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I think that, if anything, we as a nation and as individuals have not mourned or eulogized our pandemic dead enough.  I don't think we've processed the great numbers of loss, or the compound sadnesse…

I talk about the Masking performed by many Neurodivergent individuals.  But this masking is occurring in a society where general personality masking - i.e. 'hiding' your 'bad feelings' (sadness, frus…

How have religious views towards self-harm affected our greater societal views - and in some places, even the laws? Isn't it better to offer support and comfort to someone who is struggling? This epi…

Happy winter holidays!  Did you know that many different cultures celebrate the winter solstice? There are so many holidays this time of year - but Christmas is one of the most popular, with holiday …

Special interview!!! The Humanity Pages (thehumanitypages.net) is a new blog that is "dedicated to helping ourselves grow, learn, and evolve through the sharing of stories, thoughts, ideas, or inspir…

A more inclusive world is a better world for all, yes?  But how, exactly, can we be “more inclusive”? This episode discusses normalizing and positive consequences, and what the backfire effect is and…

DonorsChoose.org is an organization that allows you to give directly to classrooms in need.  This special, short episode gives you all the information you need to know about how to make a teacher's d…

1 in 5 American adults will experience mental health challenges, yet more than half will not seek treatment.  This is partially due to stigma affecting how we collectively view mental health.   This …

Sexism is wrong.  It's pervasive, but it's wrong.  Call it out with me, won't you?  Whether it's using humor to reframe old, nonsensical stories about a made-up woman, or telling a child that the len…

If you've left a belief system, at some point you may hear from someone you know, who feels compelled to share their concerns about your life choices.  This episode provides options for how to reply …

There is no "wrong" way to express your gender - there just isn't.  Language is arbitrary, and changes over time.  Gender constructs differ around the world, and also change over time.  The way in wh…

Bonus content!  Hear more from the fantastic thoughts of both Melinda Wertz and C.S. Roberts.  This is the companion episode to the Importance of Rituals.

As we move out of the COVID-19 pandemic, what rituals can we create to help us honor the ones we've lost, bring closure to the worst of the crisis, and step into what comes next?  Why are rituals imp…

If you or a loved one has recently left a harmful community, then know that you are loved and valuable.  I wish you well, and wish you strength to move through this transition.  This episode examines…

Special episode only available temporarily.  Learning about the upcoming Conference on Religious Trauma and access a discount code. 

The anti-choice, anti-woman, anti-abortion ideology corrupted the term "pro life" in reaction to Roe v. Wade in 1973.  This episode describes the gross misuse of the term from a religious point of vi…

This special episode talks about donating items we no longer want to keep - and how to know whether we are doing this with the greatest impact. Donations can be a way to help others - but can also tu…

Don't take our word for it! Learn about the science and psychology reinforcing why amplifying positive news has such great benefits.  Hear one of our favorite stories which occurred just this past wi…