If ever an episode needed a warning for explicit content, this one is it!! Michelle and Sarah dive deep into the complex world of the word "bitch," from its historical roots as a mere descriptor for a female dog to its evolution as a derogatory term and into its modern reclamation for female empowerment. What does it mean to call someone a "bitch" today? Is it ever acceptable, or does it always carry a negative connotation? Michelle and Sarah unpack the nuances of this controversial term.

We would love to hear from you! Were we spot on or totally off base? Do you use the word bitch? Comment here or email us: thingswedonttalkabt@gmail.com

Sources: https://www.etymonline.com/word/bitch https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/184484/etymology-origin-behind-using-bitching-in-a-positive-sense#:~:text=bitching%20(adj.),in%20some%20inverted%20sense Meredith Brooks Song - Bitch 1997

https://open.spotify.com/track/3i6qNxyVgIdUZTTi5m25EM?si=ruF_a4J1Q6GjpNSoXd2ePQ Netflix - History of Swear Words

Lucille Bogan - Till the Cows Come Home (WARNING VERY EXPLICIT!)

https://open.spotify.com/track/6lYqtOrLowtnslyKpyJQqe?si=qPkVKjeLSlmv9TvNBMCEWw

Correction: In this episode Sarah says bitch is one of the 7 dirty words George Carlin recites you can't say on television. However, this is not one of the words. Nevertheless, bitch was not used on television until 1979 and is still regulated by the FCC's rules of obscenity.

If you’ve ever said dating sucks, you are not alone! Michelle and Sarah talk about their dating misadventures, the struggles with navigating online profiles, and the often-unspoken pressures they face. From awkward first dates to the search for genuine connection, they explore the unspoken rules and emotional rollercoasters that come with trying to find partnership and connection.

We would love to hear from you and your dating experiences! What do you think of the pitfalls and triumphs we shared? Were we spot on or totally off base? Comment here or email us: thingswedonttalkabt@gmail.com

Sources:

Dear Ijeawele by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie https://www.chimamanda.com/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiA2E-DpAe6/?igsh=MTJybDlrbGgzNGpz

Just Be Nice - if you're a woman you’ve 100% heard this before. Michelle and Sarah talk about how being told to be nice limits women as well as all the rules we are taught from a young age but never talk about - rules shaped by misogyny and societal expectations. They share how these rules have impacted their lives and explore the “what ifs” of what life could’ve been if they hadn’t been so constrained. As always we would love to hear from you: email: thingswedonttalkabt@gmail.com

Sources:

Untamed by Glennon Doyle https://momastery.com/

Dear Ijeawele by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie https://www.chimamanda.com/

Athlete Ilona Maher https://www.instagram.com/ilonamaher

Reel Sarah mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9o2ocWMyic/?igsh=OW93cGJjdnR3ZGtm

Last week we spoke about the practical strategies of finding calm, comfort, and inspiration amidst life’s challenges and the very difficult times we find ourselves in. This conversation left us wondering why and how these strategies work? So we delved into the science of it all, and now we're back to share the science with you. Find out why our favorite practices work. We're here for you. Reach out at thingswedonttalkabt@gmail.com

Sources: https://e360.yale.edu/features/ecopsychology-how-immersion-in-nature-benefits-your-health#:~:text=These%20studies%20have%20shown%20that,reduce%20anxiety%2C%20and%20improve%20mood https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/biophilia#:~:text=Biophilia%2C%20which%20literally%20translates%20to,such%20as%20animals%20and%20plants https://healthyline.com/pages/health-benefits-negative-ions#:~:text=One%20natural%20producer%20of%20negative,revitalized%20when%20after%20taking%20one https://www.physio-pedia.com/Vagus_Nerve#:~:text=gastrointestinal%20secretions.%20..-,Course,to%20the%20internal%20jugular%20vein https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-happens-to-your-body-during-the-fight-or-flight-response https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/shame#:~:text=Reviewed%20by%20Psychology%20Today%20Staff,or%20inadequate%20as%20a%20result https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3505409/

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Welcome to this enlightening episode where we delve into the depths of finding calm, comfort, and inspiration amidst life’s challenges and the very difficult times we find ourselves in. This episode explores practical strategies and heartfelt stories that illuminate paths to personal growth and resilience. Whether you’re facing uncertainty, struggling with inner doubts, or simply seeking a spark of positivity, this conversation offers valuable tools to help you shine through adversity.

We're here for you. Reach out at thingswedonttalkabt@gmail.com

Binaural Beats We Like:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWYILo9WhOOw6?si=LCrMF-AhQ4OfBH2Jp0y5fA&pi=u-HfRRmnkoQs-R

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWSrtCzTmPimJ?si=vnjC1nCrSxOAlB7tMkLoHg&pi=u-X0Vs6oCTSnmq

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5L0pZc5oNutFxMY1xOss84?si=3QcQ02bXT9SpFjKb7zkCpw&pi=mn1V6kEoTeizE

https://open.spotify.com/track/5G9VfdcCt9IMzzKnnaV24h?si=6TOAt-6NQ_SkeWWPEMvztw

What are beauty standards? How do they affect our minds, lives, finances, and wellbeing? Michelle and Sarah continue the conversation from last week moving from pretty to beauty standards. As always we would love to hear from you: email: thingswedonttalkabt@gmail.com IG: @thingswedonttalkabt Sources: Tits Up by Sarah Thornton (https://www.sarah-thornton.com/) Beauty Sick by Renee Engeln, PhD

Reel explaining the link between skinny beauty standards and feminist becoming a threat is by Ash Molloy

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8H8ZYeusJf/?igsh=azdveWRwMDRhazY3

We've all been there. That moment when no matter what we do we just don't feel Pretty. This week Michelle and Sarah talk about Pretty. What is pretty? What makes us feel pretty or not pretty? Why is it even important?

As always we would love to hear from you: email: thingswedonttalkabt@gmail.com

Correction: Cellulite cream was invented in 1968 NOT 1975 like I incorrectly stated in this episode.

Sources:

Taryn Delanie Smith @taryndelaniesmith The post Sarah referred to - https://www.instagram.com/p/C8n9XF0g5zy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://wahawkinsider.com/6471/opinion/what-does-it-mean-to-be-pretty/

Tits Up by Sarah Thornton (https://www.sarah-thornton.com/)

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/what-is-cellulite-definition-fat-shaming-history

The real, honest, vulnerable conversations continue as Michelle and Sarah expand their conversation from last week on motherhood and turn to Sarah's questions about whether she should join the mom team or not. Join us and find out: will Sarah have a kid or remain childfree???

Please share your thoughts on the motherhood vs childfree question: thingswedonttalkabt@gmail.com

Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YIz9jZPzvo&list=PLsqDl9Mqyqxy5UXgvWGt59o953Ge4RJ44&index=2&t=188s https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/11/03/millennials-only-children/ https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/11/19/growing-share-of-childless-adults-in-u-s-dont-expect-to-ever-have-children/?utm_content=buffer41cf7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality/2022/maternal-mortality-rates-2022.pdf https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/01/24/parenting-in-america-today/