Best Veronica Chou Podcasts (2025)

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Fashion’s Turning Point: Rethinking materials with Veronica Chou & Roni Gamzon 32:28

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Can an industry built on waste, chemicals, and pollution reinvent itself without losing the glamour of fashion? In this episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan sits down with Veronica Chou, investor and former fashion brand executive, and Roni Gamzon, co-founder of plant-based materials startup BioFluff, to explore how new fibers and forward-t…

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Episode 90: I'd probably be a green bean. 40:47

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In this “Ask Me Anything” style episode, we answer listener-submitted questions, talk about the 36 questions that help you be more intimate with another person, and do a lightning round based on the famous Inside the Actor’s Studio questionnaire. 36 Questions https://www.reddit.com/r/dating_advice/comments/fsi1c4/36_questions_designed_to_help_you_f…

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Episode 89: Keanu movie club. 38:48

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Veronica’s upset that Sarah has never seen Pride & Prejudice, so this week, we dive into movies: favorite genres, most quotable movies, comfort movies, guilty pleasure movies, and how many of the most important movies in history we’ve seen. Grab some popcorn! Resources: American Film Institute https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Film_Institute_A…

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Episode 88: I just wanted the attention. 46:48

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In this episode, we talk about what a “pick-me girl” is, confess our former pick-me girl ways, and discuss how problematic it is to disparage other women. We then end on a positive note, with tips on how to be a girls’ girl! Resources: Wikipedia - Pickme girl https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickme_girl Diary of a reformed “pick me” girl - they don’t …

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Episode 87: Emotional pooping. 38:22

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Are there things that you just don’t do in front of others? When do you start feeling like you can be physically and/or emotionally vulnerable with new people in your life? And what do we mean when we say “emotional pooping?” Find out this week! We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at [email protected] and follow us …

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Episode 86: I just slog through it. 38:05

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We’ve been feeling a lot of growing pains lately so this week, we’re talking about when discomfort is good and when it’s bad, what anxious cues we should listen to versus push past, and how to become more comfortable with growth. Resources: Embracing discomfort can help you grow https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/embracing_discomfort_can…

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Episode 85: My uterus was just not happy. 48:06

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Women’s health is a real minefield. This week, we talk about our reproductive health journeys, the experience of both IUDs and C-sections, and what progress has recently been made with pain management for women’s health. Resources: The Retrievals Season 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-retrievals/id1691599042 Vox Article on IUDs https://…

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Seeds of Sustainable Change: Dr. Agnes Kalibata on Farming and the Collaborative Future of Food 36:30

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What if solving world hunger isn’t about more resources but about smarter, fairer food systems? In this episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan speaks with Dr. Agnes Kalibata, former Rwandan Agriculture Minister, UN Food Systems Summit Special Envoy, and past President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. From growing up on a smallhol…

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Episode 84: Did you have any Polaroids? 44:58

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We both witnessed the evolution of physical photos to digital photos, so this episode dives into it. We discuss photo albums, how many photos we have on our phones (compared to the average person), and tips for how to not get overwhelmed by constant photo taking. Resources: How many photos are taken every day? https://photutorial.com/photos-statist…

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Episode 83: I liked PARTS of high school. 45:48

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Veronica’s 30-year high school reunion is coming up, so this week, we discuss whether she’s going to go or not, why high school was so impactful, what it’s like to run into former crushes and bullies, and what we would tell our high school selves. Resources: Why I’m Going to My High School Reunion https://medium.com/@jenbilik/why-im-going-to-my-thi…

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Episode 82: No escorts or vegetarians. 46:10

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Against her better judgement, Sarah recently got back on the dating apps. This week, we’ll talk about how they work, Sarah’s various dating adventures, and what kinds of dating profiles make Veronica clutch her pearls. We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @barelyuntamed…

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Episode 81: Was that a meaningful day? 40:28

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Do you have a life’s purpose? Are you supposed to? Spoiler alert: We still don’t know! In this episode, we discuss the purpose of life, including how to uncover one and prosocial purposes versus self-oriented purposes. Resources: Episode from Hidden Brain Podcast, You 2.0: What is your life for? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id…

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Are We Designing the Energy Systems We Actually Need? Investing in a Just and Scalable Energy Future with Alicia Eastman 27:07

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Clean energy isn’t just about addressing climate challenges, it’s a chance to build a more prosperous, equitable future for everyone. In this debut episode of Line of Sight, host Charlotte Kan sits down with Alicia Eastman, co-founder of InterContinental Energy and a trailblazer in global renewables, cleantech, and decarbonization to explore the fu…

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Episode 80: Neighbors being neighborly. 50:16

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What does having a community mean to you? In this episode, we discuss that question, why neighborhood communities seem to be a thing of the past, individualism versus collectivism, and tips on how to build community. Resources: Wikipedia - missing middle housing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_middle_housing How To Build Community https://www…

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Episode 79: People are getting dumber. 37:39

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AI is coming for all of us, so in this episode, we dive into it. We discuss how we’re trying to embrace AI more, where we’re currently at with it, and we cover concerns about AI scams and misinformation. Resources: AI Is Lying to You https://thepreamble.com/p/ai-is-lying-to-you What is AI https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-artificial-intelligen…

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Introducing Line of Sight – the podcast brought to you by Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 1:24

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Line of Sight takes listeners on a journey through the cutting-edge ideas and actions of sustainability leaders from around the world. Each episode uncovers how these experts are finding the clear path toward a more resilient and sustainable world, honing in on the most effective solutions and strategies. The conversations serve as our line of sigh…

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Episode 78: The literal birds & the bees. 43:56

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This week, we’re finally diving into the most awkward topic: sex! We discuss our relationships with sex and physical intimacy, funny bedroom mishaps, and how sex over 40 changes, including tips & tricks from more certified professionals than us. Resources: Sex After 40: 8 Questions Answered https://www.aarp.org/family-relationships/sex-over-40-stud…

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Episode 77: Too much socialness. 38:39

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Does your social battery feel low? Ours, too. In this episode, we talk about our current levels, whether we’re more introverted or extroverted, what to do when your social battery is low, and how to recharge it. Resources: Medical News Today https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/social-battery#summary We want to hear from you! Seriously, connec…

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Episode 76: Best Traveler Award. 48:14

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We’ve been traveling a lot recently, so we want to talk about some new travel woes, including the reclining of airplane seats, horrible plane seatmates, and the price of food in airports. Resources: The ‘Rawdogging’ Flights Trend, Explained https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanyanas/2024/08/26/the-rawdogging-flights-trend-explained/ We want to hear …

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Episode 75: Work balls. 45:03

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This week, we’re talking about the conundrum of work/life balance, including whether it’s an employer’s problem or an employee’s problem, if it’s okay to be a “C student,” and if it’s possible to have work/life balance and still move up the ladder. Resources: Diary of a CEO Interview with Emma Grede https://youtu.be/EdlXcVu1CTs?si=ncHrqE35eSo5jwvm&…

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Episode 74: Newspaper classifieds? 48:24

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One of us is starting a new job, so this week, we’re talking about the modern job search, including getting past the AI screener, grueling interview processes, asking applicants to complete an assignment, and increasingly awful employment scams. Resources: Ghost jobs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_job How To Not Lose Hope When Looking For A Jo…

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Episode 73: Consistency, man. 39:26

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In this episode, we talk about getting back to basics: how to recognize when you need to address a problem, what the stages of change are, and how to start (or restart, or restart again). Resources: Getting back on the bandwagon https://partably.com/back-on-the-bandwagon/ Behavior Change https://www.verywellmind.com/the-stages-of-change-2794868 We …

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Episode 72: But that's the rule! 39:39

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Are you a rule follower or a rebel? This week, we discuss which rules we follow, which rules we break, how we react to rule breakers, how to teach kids to follow rules (or not), and the difference between a rule and a social norm. Resources: Social norm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_norm Why following rules is dangerous to your career https:…

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Episode 71: Can you chew any louder?! 33:28

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You can’t live in this world without other people annoying you, so in this episode, we talk about our individual pet peeves, why some pet peeves are universal and some are individual, and cultural differences of social norms. Resources: Pet Peeve https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_peeve Misophonia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misophonia We want to …

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Episode 70: An open bar at every wedding. 47:13

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It’s wedding season, so let’s talk about it! In this episode, we talk about our own weddings, what we’d do differently now, renewal of wedding vows, how huge weddings have gotten, and some current wedding trends. Resources: Weddings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding 4 tips to save as a guest this wedding season https://theweek.com/personal-fina…

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Episode 69: What's wrong with you? 48:03

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In this episode, we talk all about toxic communication, including making it all about yourself, frequent interrupting, rambling, opinion-jacking, and how to be a better communicator. Resources: How to be a better listener in 7 steps https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-be-a-better-listener We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us…

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Episode 68: Your one beauty. 49:09

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We all want to be more attractive, but the question is why? In this episode, we dive into studies about attractiveness, what the advantages of attractiveness are, and tips for how to buck cultural beauty standards. Resources: 5 ways to rebel against society’s body standards https://recoverywarriors.com/reclaim-body-image/ Physical attractiveness ht…

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Episode 67: I loved Tiffany. 36:48

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This week, we talk about luxury brands and why some people (including Veronica!) are so drawn to them. We also talk about luxury brand dupes, the quiet luxury trend, and if we buy generic at the grocery store. Resources: Luxury Goods Statistics https://www.news.market.us/luxury-goods-statistics/ Quiet luxury isn’t just a trend https://www.fastcompa…

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Episode 66: Save the librarians! 40:20

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In this episode, we share our childhood memories of libraries and discuss what libraries are like now, why libraries (and librarians!) are so important for communities, the crisis that libraries are currently facing, and how we can help. Resources: How to support your local library https://www.libbylife.com/2024-02-12-love-the-library-here-s-how-yo…

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Episode 65: I need to do an actual physical. 35:38

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This week, we’re lamenting all the midlife doctors and appointments you suddenly have to start going to, including preventative healthcare like colonoscopies and mammograms. Aging is not for the faint of heart! Resources: A User’s Guide to Midlife: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/06/24/well/live/midlife-health-body-changes-guide.html We wa…

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Episode 64: Say ten Hail Marys. 44:10

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In this episode, we dive deeper into our religious upbringings and how we feel about religion now, including concerns about control, agnosticism vs. atheism, and some tips if you’re struggling with organized religion. Resources: Agnosticism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnosticism Atheism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheism 6 Ways to Cope with R…

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Episode 63: WHAT DIED? 33:15

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Sometimes our bodies are a little bit gross, especially as we age, so let’s talk about it! In this episode, we dive into sweat, body odor, farts, and more. After all, everybody poops, right? Resources: Body odor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_odor The WASH Foundation https://thewashfoundation.org We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect wit…

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Episode 62: Sock, shoe, sock, shoe. 39:25

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In this episode, we’re talking about habits: good, bad, and ugly! We get into the difference between habits, routines, and addictions, how to build up good habits, how to break bad habits, and why it’s so hard to do either. Resources: Habit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habit We want to hear from you! Seriously, connect with us. Email us at barelyu…

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Episode 61: I don't want more friends. 39:11

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This week, we talk about loneliness, finding contentment in solitude, how the structure of our society has made us more lonely, why we feel so lonely even when surrounded by people, and how to build connections within our communities. Resources: The Anti-Social Century https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/02/american-loneliness-persona…

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Episode 60: Did you hear? 38:43

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On this episode, we talk about gossip, including if gossip is ever okay, what to do when you find out people have been gossiping about you, and how to stop gossiping when it feels so good to do it. Resources: Gossip https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossip 6 Ways to Stop Yourself from Gossiping https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/philosophy/6-ways-to-…

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Episode 59: I'm a freezer. 34:08

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If you’ve also been feeling generally overwhelmed lately, then this episode is for you. We talk about the long January we all had, why we get so sucked into bad news, and coping mechanisms for when you just can’t take one more thing. Resources: Stress Response https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-does-fight-flight-freeze-fawn-mean Media overloa…

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Episode 58: Is that pool tainted? 42:48

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It’s Valentine’s week, so we’re talking about dating! Specifically, dating over the age of 40 (and after divorce!), the toxicity of dating apps, the dating pool as you get older, and why you only get three wishes for your future partner. Resources: The Science of Happily Ever After https://www.amazon.com/Science-Happily-Ever-After-Enduring/dp/03738…

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Episode 57: You beat 'em to the punch. 35:53

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Do you ever feel like an imposter? We do all the time! This week, we talk about imposter syndrome, self-esteem, confidence, self-love, and tips about how to become more confident and how to build up other people. Resources: Imposter Syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome You’re Not an Imposter. You’re Actually Pretty Amazing. http…

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Episode 56: I'm a horse. 35:04

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In this episode, Veronica teaches Sarah about Chinese New Year and her family’s merging of Filipino and Chinese cultural traditions, and we have a larger conversation about both genetics and cultural appropriation (and how to not do it). Resources: What is cultural appropriation? https://youtu.be/VQgF1f557YY?si=KSb5Pr-ljt0mo9WL We want to hear from…

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Episode 55: DING! I'm awake! 40:59

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They say you spend 1/3 of your life sleeping (or you should), so in this episode, we talk about sleep hygiene, our getting-ready-for-bed routines, sleeping in the cold, and snoring, plus we break down circadian rhythms and the stages of sleep. Zzz… Resources: Sleep Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep Facts About Sleep https://www.sle…

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Episode 54: I've fallen off the mindfulness wagon. 33:04

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In this episode, we get reflective about how fast time is slipping by and how resistant we are to change. We talk about seasons of life, knowing a big shift is coming and dreading it, and how we can deal with changes better. Resources: Roots of the midlife crisis https://www.reachlink.com/advice/roots-of-midlife-crisis Dealing with change https://w…

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Episode 53: Everything hurts. 30:24

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We both recently had silly accidents and injured ourselves, so in this week’s episode, we talk about clumsiness, living in your head versus living in your body, and the intricate connection between our bodies and our brains. Resources: What is proprioception? https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/clumsiness-whats-happening-in-the-brain Psycholog…

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Episode 52: We eat grapes at midnight. 40:11

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How is it 2025?! In this episode, we talk about New Year’s traditions, what we want to focus on this year, and resolutions, including the history of them and how to set a realistic resolution that we might actually have a chance of completing. Resources: New Year’s Resolutions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_resolution Goal Setting Techn…

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Episode 51: Santa needs to know. 50:40

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Merry Christmas! This week, we ramble about how we celebrate the season, the origins of some Christmas traditions, the religious side of the holiday, and how to handle the stress that comes with the merriment. Resources: Krampus parade in Norway https://www.tiktok.com/@_false_face/video/7441658882050510110 Origin of Krampus https://en.wikipedia.org…

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Episode 50: True crime is the main genre I listen to. 40:48

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To celebrate our 50th episode, we’re talking all things podcasts, including how we got into podcasts, which ones we like, what our thoughts are now that we’re 50 episodes deep, and we make a special announcement about our first ever merch! Here are some of our favorite podcasts: My Favorite Murder: @myfavoritemurder Optimal Living Daily Buried Bone…

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Episode 49: You think I'm a loser, too? 43:17

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Sometimes you lose and it totally devastates you. In this episode, we talk about what we do when we don’t get something we want, how to get out of the mental spiral the loss causes, the importance of developing grit as a trait, and tips for moving on. Resources: Grit & Resilience: Qualities Everyone Needs For Life’s Curveballs https://www.forbes.co…

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Episode 48: You can't sit with us at lunch. 39:05

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Bullying sucks, and in today’s episode, we talk all about it. We dive into our own experiences with bullying, bullying in adults and in the workplace, family bullies, the cruelty of indirect bullying, and how to handle bullies. Resources: 11 Facts About Bullying https://dosomething.org/article/11-facts-about-bullying How Bullying Manifests at Work …

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Episode 47: Amorphous buffet grazing thing. 39:57

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In this episode, we get ready for Thanksgiving! We discuss our Thanksgiving traditions, Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales chaos, the myth and probable reality of the first Thanksgiving, and how to avoid (or deal with) family conflict over the Thanksgiving holiday. Resources: How to talk about politics with family this Thanksgiving https://thehill.c…

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Episode 46: Everything except country. 37:18

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In this episode, we talk about all things music, including the emotional impact of music, what kind of music we listen to, our favorite sad music, our favorite rage music, music therapy, how the music industry has changed, and when it’s okay to listen to Christmas music. Resources: Music as Therapy https://www.alz.org/blog/alz/february_2012/caregiv…

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Episode 45: How many beds are in the room? 1:03:48

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What better time to talk about traveling with friends than when we’re on a road trip? In this episode, we discuss how to find someone who travels well with you, tips for traveling in groups, our favorite road trip snacks, and what the heck we’re doing in Death Valley. Resources: Tips on Traveling with Friends https://carlyahill.com/tips-on-travelin…