Come to learn, stay for the laughs!

Sources:

• https://www.jstor.org/stable/1513446?searchText=Binaural%20Beats&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3DBinaural%2BBeats%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3Aa719725ce2f02d6671d98aa3ee33c50b
• https://www.binauralflow.org/public/blog/how-do-binaural-beats-work 
• https://www.neurowavelabs.com/blog/binaural-beats-science 
• https://mappingtheplot.substack.com/p/binaural-beats-what-are-they-and 
• https://www.1stpersonaldevelopment.com/history-binaural-beats/ 
• https://www.dossierlabs.com/articles/an-intro-to-the-schumann-resonance-and-why-it-matters 

Challenge:

Try listening to a Binaural Beat!

Quote:

Somebody once said we never know what's enough until we know what's more than enough. - Billie Holiday

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Sources:

• https://www.facebook.com/drewbinsky/videos/7-coldest-places-where-people-live/1822126744868287/
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/Inuit-people
• https://www.pbs.org/video/how-an-igloo-keeps-you-warm-ok7s1z/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/AskACanadian/comments/1769bag/ask_an_inuk_whats_something_you_always_wanted_to/
• https://arcticwildlifetours.com/be-inspired/how-cold-is-it-in-the-arctic/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjE5qn16Jqo
• https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/high-fat-diet-made-inuits-healthier-shorter-thanks-gene-mutations-study-finds
• https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40101-025-00391-w
• https://biologyinsights.com/do-people-live-longer-in-colder-climates/
• https://wis.it.com/do-humans-live-longer-in-warmer-or-colder-climates-the-complex-link-to-longevity
• https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/weight-loss/brown-fat 
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/25452845?read-now=1&seq=3#page_scan_tab_contents
• https://scienceinsights.org/do-people-live-longer-in-warmer-climates/
• https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/health-wiki/antidiuretic-hormone/
• https:/

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Sources:

• https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1gxxpgr.14?searchText=hormones&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Dhormones%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3A323a745350efbc6faae11663f1060ef8&seq=13 
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23334-pineal-gland
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23005-adrenal-gland
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23188-thyroid
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21459-pituitary-gland
• https://neurolaunch.com/epinephrine-vs-norepinephrine/
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22566-hypothalamus
• https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/hormones-and-endocrine-function/brain-hormones 
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_human_hormones 
• https://scienceinsights.org/the-genetics-of-intersex-chromosomes-genes-and-hormones/ 

Challenge:

Look up what hormone may cause anything in your body you're concerned about.

Quote:

I believe that telling our stories, first to ourselves and then to one another and the world, is a revolutionary act. It is an act that can be met with hostility, exclusion, and violence. It can also lead to love, understanding, transcendence, and community. I hope that my being real with you will help empower you to step into who you are and encourage you to share yourself with those around you. - Janet Mock

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Maybe taken a cold shower? What an experience, right?

Well, today we explore the benefits of cold plunges and cold showers! We even talk a bit about saunas, because whats the cold without discussing some heat. Come to learn, stay for the laughs! 

Share an episode with a friend!

Sources:

• https://www.prevention.com/health/a46165202/ice-bath-benefits/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_pre_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_20739785489&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20733447543&gbraid=0AAAAADA2LlIQpAzEVDen651M7tsHMQJ9t&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrJXthdehkgMVQSKtBh1tFApoEAAYASAAEgLOqfD_BwE
• https://www.renutherapy.com/blogs/blog/traditional-use-of-cold-plunge-in-nordic-cultures?srsltid=AfmBOoph1mtbegLYxcvfa7qbtgPCossKJHcD2xv6Nf4OAbCbBJkSEi2W
• https://oregonhottub.com/unlocking-wellness-the-nordic-cycle-of-cold-plunges-and-saunas/

Challenge:

Take a cold shower! At least 15 seconds!

Quote:

Being grown up doesn't have to mean being endlessly morose and having fun isn't just for five-year-olds. No, the day I can't laugh at how ridiculous this all is, while still loving every single second of it, is the day I walk away and find a new line of work. - Bobby "Iceman" Drake of the X-Men, Wolverine & the X-Men Vol 1 24

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Sources

• https://wisconsincountyforests.com/education/products-trees/
• https://www.rta.org/why-wood/
• https://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/woodland-economics/biofuels-from-trees/
• https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/yew/
• https://www.applerubber.com/blog/how-is-natural-rubber-made/
• https://fruitslist.com/fruits-that-grow-on-trees/ 
• https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/06/13/732160949/how-almonds-went-from-deadly-to-delicious
• https://www.beside.earth/en/articles/a-short-guide-to-alternative-tree-syrups 
• https://northerngardener.org/trees-for-teas/ 
• https://pleacetree.com/essential-oils-made-from-trees/ 
• https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/healthy-living-using-wood-oils 
• https://letsgogreen.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-palm-oil/ 
• https://treecrops.org/trees-that-yield-natural-oils-profitable-and-sustainable-options/ 
• https://www.americanforests.org/article/7-everyday-items-made-from-trees/
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/palm-wine

Challenge

Try a tree fruit, tea or oil you haven't before.

Quote

Only takes one tree, to make a thousand matches.

Only takes one ma

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Sources:

• https://www.everydayhealth.com/food-ingredients/can-i-eat-tree-sap/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSch_NgZpQs
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAv17ZSB1QI

Challenge:

Look at trees around you! Maybe even hug 

one. 

Quote:

"If you're not a tree hugger, then you're a what, a tree hater?" - Doug Coupland

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Today, we talk coffins, caskets and burial practices. This episode takes a wild ride with an intriguing and surprising history of coffins/caskets to an exploration of some of the modern impacts of burial practices that are influencing the advancements in the funeral industry. 

Come for the learning and stay for the laughs. 

Sources:

https://www.overnightcaskets.com/blog/the-evolution-of-funeral-caskets-and-coffins-through-the-years/ 

https://www.zdcasketfactory.com/blog/how-do-coffins-vary-in-different-regions-of-the-world-1627.html 

https://www.funeralbasics.org/what-is-embalming/

https://inspireculture.org/cultural-awareness/arts-culture/burial-customs-around-the-world-culture-memory-and-meaning/

https://earthfuneral.com/reports/the-environmental-impact-of-funeral-choices

https://www.jstor.org/stable/48746964?read-now=1&seq=4#page_scan_tab_contents

Challenge:

Think about how you would like to celebrate the end of your time here on earth. 

Quote:

Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt  - William Shakespeare

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It’s tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime to review the past year. For our last episode of the year, join us as we reflect on the good, the bad, the ugly of what was 2025. We use the chakras to tailor the conversation and check in with the different parts of our lives to help us figure out what we’ll be doing to make 2026 “our year” as the girlies say.

Break out your journal and reflect with us!

Sources:

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/02/a-15-question-chakra-check-in-to-keep-us-attuned-to-our-intentions/ 

Challenge: 

Challenge 1) Wear the color of the chakra you want to unblock next year on New Year's Day.

Challenge 2) Journal about an area of your life that you saw growth (or didn’t) and find ways that you will keep it going (or make things better) in 2026.

Quote: 

“There is nothing magical about the flip of the calendar, but it represents a clean break, a new hope, and a blank canvas” - Jason Soroski 

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This week we talk about overconfidence! We explore some sociological theories (i.e. Dunning-Kruger Effect) and then dive into ways we can try to recognize or combat overconfidence in ourselves and each other. 

Resources:

• https://www.jstor.org/stable/20182845?read-now=1&seq=2#page_scan_tab_contents
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/45094456?read-now=1&seq=2#page_scan_tab_contents
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/43611008?read-now=1&seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents
• https://psychotricks.com/overconfidence-effect/

Challenge: Evaluate if you may be over confident in any aspects of your life. 

Quote: Self-trust is the first secret of success - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Sources:

• Beyond 50 Minutes: https://beyond50minutes.com/
  • https://mindfultherapyworks.com/
• https://www.tafwanimichelle.com/
  • Event THIS Thursday 12/4: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-my-mother-and-i-dont-talk-about-registration-1968855504815

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Challenge:

 Play a fun new game!

Quote:

 “Will is what makes us more than the sum of our fears.” - Hal Jordan, The Green Lantern

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Sources:

• https://www.amberbarrerocounseling.com/post/life-coach-vs-therapist-vs-psychologist-vs-psychiatrist-what-s-the-difference 
• https://achology.com/helping-people/the-complete-history-of-life-coaching-and-its-predecessors/ 
• https://paperbell.com/blog/history-of-coaching/ 
• https://www.iienstitu.com/en/blog/life-coaching-history 
• https://psychcentral.com/lib/history-of-psychotherapy#psychotherapy-today 
• https://time.com/6282500/ancient-roots-of-psychotherapy/ 
• https://www.verywellhealth.com/counselor-vs-therapist-5220991 
• https://psyche.co/ideas/life-coaching-is-unregulated-and-growing-rapidly-should-it-be-reined-in 
• https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/life-coaching-and-stigma-psychiatry 
• https://www.kriitmaa.com/blog/unpacking-life-coaching-debunking-myths-celebrating-successes 
• https://www.boisestate.edu/online/2025/11/06/social-work-vs-counseling-similarities-differences-and-how-to-choose-your-path/ 

Challenge:

Look up the credentials of any of the "Life Help" Professionals you may interact with even if only on social media. 

Quote:

No bird soars to high if he soars with his own wings. - William Blake

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We learned A LOT in this episode, so join us as we learn more about what’s going on in our bodies and what else our little gray hairs could be telling us!

Sources:

• https://shorten.ly/MPrJ
• https://shorten.ly/T9bp8
• https://shorten.ly/BKzz
• https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma/
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12419-vitiligo
• https://study.com/learn/lesson/mutation-dna-damage-causes-examples.html#:~:text=There%20are%20main%20five%20types,DNA%20are%20known%20as%20mutagens.
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-you-change-your-genetics
• https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-melanin

Challenge: Find ways to slow down your development of gray hair. 

Quote: “Peace is a fulltime job. It's protecting civilians, overseeing elections, and disarming ex-combatants. Peace, like war, must be waged” - George Clooney (AKA The Silver Fox)

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Share an episode with a friend. 

Resources:

• https://www.trgdatacenters.com/resource/history-of-data-centers/ 
• https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/cloud-computing/evolution-of-cloud-computing/ 
• https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/data-centers 
• https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/hyperscale-data-center 
• https://www.rankred.com/largest-data-centers-in-the-world/ 
• https://netzeroinsights.com/resources/data-centers-environmental-cost/ 
• https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/data-centers-and-water-consumption
• https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/growth-data-centers-requires-new-policies-mitigate-local-community-impacts 
• https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/01/data-centers.html 
• https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/the-data-center-balance-how-us-states-can-navigate-the-opportunities-and-challenges 
• https://centersquaredc.com/blog/the-evolution-of-data-centers 

Challenge:

Look up the nearest Data Center to you. Learn more about how it functions (i.e. what cooling technology or energetic resources does it use), how many people work there and any impact on the local community. 

Quote:

“It must be done like lightning.” - Ben Johnson

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Quote: "Cause the bondage and liberation is our own minds....if we think we are bound, we are bound. If we think we are liberated, we are liberated. it is only when we transcend the mind that we are free from all these troubles." - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda

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Resources:

https://randomoutputs.com/random-fact-generator?quantity=12

https://smallusefultips.com/what-are-some-good-would-you-rathers/

https://wyrgame.dadangoray.com/

https://www.griproom.com/fun/172-impossible-would-you-rather-questions

https://www.griproom.com/fun/173-hard-would-you-rather-questions

https://laurenconrad.com/blog/2013/06/tuesday-ten-foods-that-fight-headaches-health-tips-lauren-conrad-june-2013/

https://thefactbase.com/people-with-allergies-can-lower-allergy-reactions-by-laughing/

https://medshun.com/article/how-can-vampire-bats-help-us-with-stroke-treatment

Quote:

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” ― Rabindranath Tagore

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If you love horror movies, join us for the chat. If you hate horror movies, stick around to see if there’s a genre you could consider. Some spoilers for some movies ahead!

Sources:

• https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/subgenres-of-horror-films-explained/
• https://hbr.org/2021/10/the-psychology-behind-why-we-love-or-hate-horror

Challenge: Watch a movie in a different genre to make the experience more scary, or less scary for you.

Quote: “... form a circle of salt to protect from zombies, witches, and old boyfriends.” - Allison from Hocus Pocus

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Ever stayed in a noisy house? And wondered why does everything creak and moan? Ever heard the infamous line, "The house is just settling"?

If so, come learn some reasons why! We talk all things that go bump in the night: house noises, night noises and maybe even some spooky noises. 

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Resources:

• https://softhandtech.com/why-do-houses-pop-at-night/ 
• https://www.godownsize.com/house-loud-popping-sounds-at-night/ 
• https://cbs2iowa.com/newsletter-daily/understanding-temperature-inversions-the-cause-of-echoed-booms-and-louder-thunderstorms 

Challenge:  

Look up any of your house noises and why they may be occurring.

Quote:

Character is a diamond that scratches every other stone. - Cyrus A. Bartol

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Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwPeOG-inH0&t=24s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qXmNBQjDvs

https://asm.org/articles/2021/december/microbial-origins-of-body-odor

https://thescentofconnection.com/#contact

https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/65780/1/scent-of-connection-can-i-sniff-out-the-love-of-my-life

Challenge: Try putting on an antiperspirant at night. See if it helps!

Quote: “I wish you would get out of my life and shut up” - Napoleon Dynamite

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Come for the laughs leave with some knowledge. 

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In the end, we take all this knowledge and see if we can find a wine(s) Christine finally can say she loves. Tune in next week to hear her feedback.

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Resources:

• https://resident.com/resource-guide/2025/02/05/how-to-read-wine-tasting-notes-like-a-pro
• https://www.mcclaincellars.com/the-definitive-guide-to-wine-tasting-notes/
• https://www.mrwheelerwine.com/journal/buying-guides/a-comprehensive-guide-to-wine-tasting-notes.htm
• https://corkednews.com/wine-grape-varieties/white-wine-grapes/gruner-veltliner-white-wine-grape 
• https://www.winemixture.com/archives/25679 
• https://www.brittanybathgate.co.uk/how-is-orange-wine-made-and-why-does-it-taste-unique/ 
• https://www.discoverbeaujolais.com/articles/about/wine-making-traditions/inside-the-bubblethe-bold-art-of-carbonic-maceration-in-beaujolais 

Challenge

1) Research how your favorite wine type is made OR 2) go to or plan a winetasting OR 3) go buy a bottle wine based only on the tasting notes and see if you pick something you definitively will enjoy!

Quote

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Challenge

Tune in to Part 2 of the episode for the challenge. 

Resources

• https://unravelingwine.com/brief-history-of-wine/
• https://winefolly.com/tips/table-grapes-vs-wine-grapes/
• https://www.scienceofcooking.com/food-and-wine/history-of-wine.html
• https://unravelingwine.com/wine-making-process-step-by-step/ 
• https://www.vinovest.co/blog/wine-making 
• https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Bible-3rd-Karen-MacNeil/dp/1523510099 

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Stay tuned if you want to be a winner!

Sources:

• https://www.thrillist.com/travel/chicago/macombopoly-illinois-largest-monopoly-game
• https://www.monopolylifesized.com/
  • https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/place/49186375-monopoly-lifesized
• Tips and Tricks to Win: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAi26NVUucw
• https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/hasbro-addresses-monopoly-free-parking-34365031
• Versions of Monopoly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZzfZcrZF0Y
• https://monopoly.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Monopoly_Games_(Board)
• https://voices.uchicago.edu/reproducingraceandgender/2020/03/11/blacks-whites-a-1970s-board-game/
• https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/8063/ghettopoly

Challenge: Play a game of Monopoly! 

Quote: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” — Angela Davis

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Stay tuned! You don’t want to miss this one.

Sources:

• https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/monopoly.asp
• https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/mobile/united-states-of-america
• Heretic Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5fW-Qjh_YY
• CBS Morning Monopoly Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqQ7h5sguXs
• https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/the-landlords-game/
• https://landlordsgame.info/games/lg-1906/lg-1906.html
• How to play Anti-Monopoly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWg3HNU0RYY
• https://monopoly.fandom.com/wiki/Anti-Monopoly

Challenge: Play a game of Monopoly! 

Quote: I worry so much. Like, 'Damn, how can I be excellent?' But it's a journey.

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Resources:

https://quizpanda.com/would-you-rather-the-ultimate-personality-quiz/

https://www.griproom.com/fun/200-extreme-would-you-rather-questions

https://wouldyouratherquestions.net/hardest-would-you-rather-questions-ever/

https://www.rectherapytoday.com/9396-lifes-toughest-choices-50-would-you-rather-questions.html

https://www.wondermind.com/article/would-you-rather-questions-for-adults/

https://www.randomfactgenerator.com/

https://www.factinate.com/things/44-myth-busting-facts-common-misconceptions/

https://oureverydaylife.com/1012071-5-dangerous-food-colorings-consumer-should.html

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Live a little; comfort a little; cheer thyself a little. - William Shakespeare

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Resources:

• https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-16964783
• https://shahalam.avisena.com.my/articles/is-needing-eight-hours-of-sleep-a-myth/
• https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/gene-identified-people-who-need-little-sleep
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/medical-myths-how-much-sleep-do-we-need#2-Daytime-naps-are-unhealthy
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6689426/
• https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/polyphasic-sleep
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319425#types-of-sleep-patterns
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526132/
• https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-deprivation/how-much-sleep
• https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1174443\

Challenge: Evaluate your sleep habits. If you have any sleep concerns, go to your GCP or your dentist to see if maybe a sleep study should be considered. 

Quote: “You are never too small to make a difference” - Greta Thunberg

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Sources:

https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/story-structure/

https://www.tlu.ee/~rajaleid/montaazh/Hero%27s%20Journey%20Arch.pdf

https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-make-a-short-film/

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Film-Industry-Salary

https://www.nycastings.com/actor-pay-a-guide-to-compensation-in-the-entertainment-industry/

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/high-paying-film-industry-jobs

Challenge: Stay until the credits!

Quote: “I think it is very important that films make people look at what they’ve forgotten" - Spike Lee

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There was so much information, we needed to split this into two parts! On this episode, we discuss the roles within the film production from the director all the way down to the catering table. Next week, we talk about the process and the steps you have to take to be successful.

Sources:

https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/story-structure/

https://www.tlu.ee/~rajaleid/montaazh/Hero%27s%20Journey%20Arch.pdf

https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-make-a-short-film/

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Film-Industry-Salary

https://www.nycastings.com/actor-pay-a-guide-to-compensation-in-the-entertainment-industry/

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/high-paying-film-industry-jobs

Challenge: Tune in next week for the challenge!

Quote: Tune in next week for the quote!

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Sources:

• https://trueandco.com/pages/20-bra-types-for-every-woman
• https://www.history.com/articles/bra-inventions-timeline
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ceLFNKy-n0
• https://runwaymagazines.com/the-first-bra-in-history-of-herminie-cadolle-1898/
  • CORRECTION: It was Herminie who fled to Buenos Aires, NOT Mary!! When you get to that part of the episode, take a look at this link!
• https://www.ataleisnikmd.com/how-to-prevent-breast-sagging-as-a-runner/
• https://www.thoughtco.com/chinese-clothing-dudou-687371

There’s so many more resource links! If there’s a specific topic in the episode you want to explore and want the starting point, let me know! I’ll send the full list.

Challenge: Pick one! 1) If you typically always wear a bra, try a day (or two) without wearing one! How did it feel? I want to know! 2) Try a different kind of bra! Ditch the T-shirt bra, let’s go racer back. 3) Check your bra size! Measure yourself or get yourself measured and see if anything changed.

Quote: “Feelings are just visitors, let them come and go” - Mooji 

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Resources:

https://libguides.humber.ca/2SLGBTQ/Sexuality-Romance 

https://www.healthline.com/health/different-types-of-sexuality#a-c

https://orientation.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Romantic_Orientation

https://www.infiheal.com/personality-test/allosexual/test

https://www.infiheal.com/personality-test/asexual/test 

Challenge: Read the resources or take the quizzes in the links under resources within the show notes. 

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• With LOVE from Christine & Jacoby

Article Links:

• https://animemotivation.com/the-history-of-manga-and-anime/
• https://www.ranker.com/list/how-anime-has-changed-and-evolved/anna-lindwasser
• https://anidreams.com/history-of-anime-secrets-of-japans-masterpiece/ 

Other References:

• https://www.themarysue.com/anime-we-did-not-know/
• https://cartoonvibe.com/cartoons-shows-inspired-by-anime/ 

Challenge:  Think about your favorite cartoon or animated movie and then go look up if it has any anime influences (or if it influenced any animes)!

Quote:  “If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” ― Margaret Atwood 

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Sources:

• The Birth of Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10C-Q3NIlzU
• https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/celebrating-black-music-month
• https://apnews.com/article/black-music-month-kenny-gamble-e15dc4adc89cf69288c16a09e4a812e6
• https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2018/04/16/602948758/kendrick-lamars-damn-wins-historic-pulitzer-prize-in-music
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVwlW3xFAZM
• https://www.iconcollective.edu/the-history-of-house-music
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InHc8z6Fejc&t=6282s

Challenge: If there’s any artist you heard that you did not recognize, go listen to some of their music!

Quote: “Everyone's got to be different. You can't copy anybody and end up with anything. If you copy, it means you're working without any real feeling. And without feeling, whatever you do amounts to nothing”

― Billie Holiday, Lady Sings the Blues

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Article Links:

• https://burntbeech.com/blogs/news/the-history-of-incense 
• https://neocandle.com/history-when-invented-who/ 
• https://aromacountry.com/blogs/notes-of-aroma/history-of-home-fragrance 
• https://www.scentsnob.com/2024/11/scented-candles-history-of-candles-scented-candle-origins-cultural-significance-of.html 
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8548258/ 
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10783381/ 
• https://www.inverse.com/health/are-candles-bad-for-health-carcinogenic 
• https://www.health.com/burning-candles-how-they-impact-your-health-8717704 
• https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/a42318715/are-candles-bad-for-you/

Other References:

• https://www.pairfum.com/history-of-perfume/

Challenge: Evaluate your use of home fragrances. Have you chosen the best home fragrance tool for your health and home?

Quote: “The past is always present” - Various People

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Sources:

• https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=8eb597672a3c4a62a569c8ad650f4258d0f61123
• https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1967-13584-001?doi=1
• https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/self-perception.html

Challenge: Go over the self-perception questions and journal your responses. Are the responses what you want for yourself?

Quote:

 “You're not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who says it” - Malcolm X

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Resources:

• http://ndl.ethernet.edu.et/bitstream/123456789/19379/1/1768.pdf#page=250
• https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/10/21/lake-shore-drive-signs-now-have-its-new-name-dusable-lake-shore-drive-honoring-citys-black-founder/
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/Haitian-Revolution
• https://www.haiti.org/flag-and-coat-of-arms/
• https://liorscafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Haitian-Heroes.pdf

Challenge: Find a culture you’d like to celebrate and do so through music, food, language during its heritage month.

Quote: "Abandoned is not a feeling, its an interpretation of events." - Charif Shanahan

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Article Links:

• https://medium.com/parallax-visions-altering-the-angles-of-reality/what-is-biohacking-fddcfd36676e 
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/48813009?read-now=1&seq=2#page_scan_tab_contents 
• https://www.rsb.org.uk/biologist-features/focus-on-biohacking  
• https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/06/stanford-explainer-crispr-gene-editing-and-beyond#what-CRISPR 
• https://mynucleus.com/blog/biohacking-diet

Other References:

• https://www.smith.edu/news-events/news/debate-over-transhumanism 
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/transhumanism 

Challenge:  

Look into healthy, scientifically proven or culturally/traditionally demonstrated and holistic ways to address anything which may be impacting your health or habits.

Quote: “Confess you were wrong yesterday; it will show that you are wiser today”

 - Proverb

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Challenge: Share your favorite moments from Sinners. Try and catch it in IMAX/70mm

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Come to learn and leave with a new perspective and some laughs.

Resources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html 

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0146167297234003 

Challenge:

Take the questionnaire with anyone you want to be closer with (does not have to be in a romantic context).

Quote:

You must be the change you wish to see in the world. - Gandhi 

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Whether you're a record-holding legend or just someone who can’t look away from human extremes, this episode is full of jaw-dropping stats, behind-the-scenes stories, and a little inspiration to chase your own quirky goals.

Links:

• https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/about-us/our-story
• https://the70s80s90s.com/2024/06/22/the-murder-of-ross-mcwhirter/
• https://www.facebook.com/GuinnessWorldRecords/videos/how-i-lost-the-worlds-longest-fingernails-guinness-world-records/996588108051971/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@samramsdell5?lang=en
• https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/about-us/our-story/timeline
• https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4797/guinness-game-of-world-records
• https://recordbreakerrush.com/

Challenge: 

Try to break a world record! Or create a new world record and see if anyone can beat you. Record it and share it with us!

Quote: 

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” - Buddha

Attributions:

• Wrong Answer by -Andreas -- https://freesound.org/s/648462/ -- License: Creative Commons 

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Article Links:

• https://lydianaturals.com/soap-history-facts-and-folklore-from-ancient-days/
• https://www.wilsonquarterly.com/quarterly/winter-2008-the-coming-revolution-in-africa/what-it-means-be-clean-and-how-thats-changed-over-time 
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2542893/ 
• https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000003243.08
• https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/understanding-products/why-clean/soaps-detergents-history
• https://envirospec.com/man-vs-dirt-a-history-of-cleaning-chemicals/
• https://homescale.net/why-was-laundry-detergent-made/
• https://www.lovetoknow.com/home/cleaning/laundry-detergent-history
• https://blndedbliss.com/blogs/blnded-blog/the-comprehensive-history-of-soap-and-lye-from-ancient-babylon-to-present?srsltid=AfmBOooZ-uA5FpYh7Fzerp6KHFpOneh0gNuQwcZK-5tecORK3eq5g4CE
• https://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/article483816.html

Challenge: 

Evaluate if the chemicals you use to clean (home and body) are good for the environment. If not, consider alternatives. 

Quote:

The Happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.

- Marcus Aurelius 

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https://bechdeltest.com/

https://dykestowatchoutfor.com/the-rule/

Challenge: Watch a movie and see if you can figure out if it passes the Bechdel-Wallace Test.

Quote: "One way or another: atoms or unity. If it's God, all is well. If its arbitrary, don't imitate it." - From "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius translated by Gregory Hayes

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Come for the conversation, leave wondering about our potential deeper connections to numbers. Join the conversation by giving us a like or comment on instagram @Venn.Dialogues. And dont forget the weekly challenge below!

Resources below in case you're curious to learn more. 

Challenge: Calculate your birthday, full name (vowel & consonant), and whole number (birthday + full name number) and share with us!

Quote: The entire Phenomenal Woman Poem - Maya Angelou

Article Links:

• https://www.numerologistpro.com/chaldean-numerology/the-different-numerology-systems/ 
• https://cybernumerology.com/what-is-chaldean-numerology/
• https://cybernumerology.com/role-of-pythagoras-in-western-numerology/\
• https://cybernumerology.com/chaldean-vs-pythagorean-numerology-key-differences/

Other References:

• Numerology & Your Future by Dusty Bunker

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This week we’re discussing the new Hulu Original series Paradise starring Sterling K. Brown (and that ass of his!). Don’t let us spoil the series for you, so make sure you watch before you listen! If you don’t care about spoilers (or won’t be watching) join us in the conversation.

Challenge: Comment your favorite moments in the show on the episode release post!

Quote: “Any great art is meant to illuminate the human condition.” - Sterling K. Brown

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These are traditional greetings for Ramadan which translate to “generous Ramadan” & “blessed Ramadan” respectively.

Today we talk Ramadan and a bit of fasting. Come for the knowledge, stay for the laughs!

Join us in the “Two in The Think” Segment where we explore our thoughts on fasting, the difference between Islam & Muslim and our general knowledge of Ramadan. 

In the “What's Facts Got to Do With It? Segment” we explore the meaning and background of Ramadan and Jacoby's preparation going into observing Ramadan in solidarity with the Muslim community this year. 

Resources:

• https://www.vox.com/2017/5/25/11851766/what-is-ramadan-muslim-islam-about
• https://knowmyislam.com/a-history-of-ramadan-in-islam/
• https://studioarabiya.com/ramadan-rules-for-beginners/ 

Additional References:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsj3aWXO3Ok
• https://perfectketo.com/the-5-stages-of-fasting/
• https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work 

Challenge: Support Ramadan participants in your life (coworkers, friends, family, strangers).

Quote: “Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing” - Laurie Buchanan

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What do YOU know about Black History Month? Are you still celebrating it as much as you did during your school career? What do you do to keep black history a part of everyday history? Join us as we discuss Black History Month and discuss so many amazing black innovators that you may have never heard of!

Follow us on all social media (see tags at the bottom of the show notes). Share an episode with a friend!

Challenge: Get ready for the 100th year of celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans in History! Take a look at the last 98 themes and find some people that speak to you and the impact you want to leave in the world. Find a new muse/someone to inspire you.

Quote:  “Demand that your voice is heard, don’t ask.”  - Sophie Ming

Resources:

• Historical Significance  of Black History Month - https://www.jstor.org/stable/44214670 
• Learn about this years theme and all the previous BHM themes - https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/
• Subscribe to the Newsletter. Tell them Christine sent you! - https://www.28daysofblackhistory.com/
• President Proclamations Database (Obama’s Proclamations from 2009) - https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2010-title3-vol1/CFR-2010-title3-vol1-proc8345/context

Additional Resources:

• https://dosomething.org/article/11-young-black-activists-changing-the-world
• https://dosomething.org/article/young-black-americans-making-history-right-now 

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This episode we dive into dating and the history of how it developed to what we experience in our modern time. As usual it was a journey and a lot of good nuggets of information were shared and learned. Join the conversation online by using #CallingToSwiping

Follow us on all social media (see tags at the bottom of the show notes). Share an episode with a friend! See the list of resources below. 

Article Links:

• https://www.ucpress.edu/books/the-dating-divide/paper
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/25163698?mag=the-complex-history-of-american-dating&seq=4
• https://hankeringforhistory.com/the-history-of-dating-and-romance/
• https://www.huffpost.com/entry/timeline-online-dating-fr_b_9228040
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/ztrptrd
• https://ldhi.library.cofc.edu/exhibits/show/hidden-voices/enslaved-women-their-families/courtship-and-marriage 
• https://decidetocommit.com/a-review-of-the-dating-divide-race-and-desire-in-the-era-of-online-romance/ 

Other References:

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/202406/the-record-setting-rise-of-single-living-in-the-us 
• https://nypost.com/2016/05/15/the-fascinating-history-of-how-courtship-became-dating/ 

Challenge:  

Look up the dating history of your ethnic group and/or sexuality. How did they date throughout history, what were the customs - dig deep!

Quote:

Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes. - Douglas McGrath

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This week we discuss how unreal time actually is. From the various number of calendar systems we use, to the 2012 doomsday fiasco, and how the hell did we lose 10 days in 1582?! Join us to learn more!

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Challenge: Your week doesn’t have to start on Sunday or Monday and your month doesn’t have to start on the 1st of the month; create a schedule that works for you! 

Quote: “Keep your face always towards the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you.” - Walt Whitman

Resources:

• https://climate.nasa.gov/news/815/beyond-2012-why-the-world-wont-end/
• https://maya.nmai.si.edu/calendar/maya-calendar-converter
• http://multifaiths.com/pdf/calendarshistory.pdf

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Join us while we explore the traditions, history, and zodiacs based on Chinese New Year.  

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Challenge: Explore other non-American holidays occurring this year and find traditional practices that resonate with you that you may want to follow.

Quote: "The time is always right to do what is right." - Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Resources:

• https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/chinese-new-year-spring-festival.htm
• https://billingslibrary.org/DocumentCenter/View/7232/Chinese-Zodiac?bidId=
• https://www.bendigojosshouse.com/zodiac-calendar/
• https://literacyonline.tki.org.nz/content/download/42088/467737/file/RTR-Chinese+New+Year-Online.pdf
• https://lammuseum.wfu.edu/education/teachers/chinese-new-year/history-of-chinese-new-year/

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In the “What's Facts Got to Do With It? Segment” we explore the history of recycling in the USA and what a journey we are still on. See resources below. Let us know what you think.

Challenge:

Learn about your nearest landfill - where is it? How big is it? Are recycling efforts utilized there?

Quote: Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. - Maya Angelou

Article Links:

• https://glescrap.com/blog/history-of-recycling-and-how-it-evolved/
• https://collectandrecycle.com/the-history-of-recycling/
• https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/02/does-recycling-actually-help-the-climate/
• https://ncse.ngo/climate-change-literacy-action
• https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2020/03/13/fix-recycling-america/
• https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/158158/world-waste-statistics-by-country 
• https://www.todayyoushouldknow.com/articles/what-do-our-recyclables-become 

Other References:

• https://projects.bettergov.org/2018/recycling-chicago/
• https://chicagohealthonline.com/recycling-is-complicated-and-controversial/
• https://www.bustedcubicle.com/outside/top-american-cities-recycling
• https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/discovery-of-global-warming/
• https://www.rts.com/blog/10-cities-with-forward-thinking-recycling-programs/

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Challenge: Take the quiz to find out your comfort language!

• Quiz - Thanks to Opinion Stage

Resources:

• How to comfort somebody with the five comfort languages - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mswQdZed51M (Video)
• The Idea of Comfort - https://www.jstor.org/stable/1511452
• How Does the Comforting Process Work? An Empirical Test of an Appraisal-Based Model of Comforting  - https://www.academia.edu/download/46681186/How_Does_the_Comforting_Process_Work_An_20160621-17953-qwhmvt.pdf
• ADEC Forum: The Art of Condolence - https://www.krsf.com/pdf/adec-forum-oct-13-the-art-of-condolence.pdf
• There is No Good Card for This: What to say and do when like is scary, awful, and unfair to people you love - Emily McDowell and Kelsey Crowe (Book)

Other Resources:

• The Art of Comforting - Val Walker (Book)
• Find out your Love Language (Quiz)
• Find out your Apology Language (Quiz)

Quote: Would you stop thinking about what everyone wants? Stop thinking about what I want, what he wants, what your parents want. What do you want? - NOAH from the Notebook (not Jack - got my romantic drama leads confused during the episode)

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• What are your perceptions of crystals?
• Do you own any crystals? If so, what do you use yours for? Decoration, decor, self-care?
• If you could have a crystal for any purpose - what would you want it for?
• Do you know what your birthstone is?
• Where do you think the use of crystals originated?
• Do you know the meaning of any crystals by heart? Do you believe they have any use of significance?
• Do you believe in mind over matter?
• Have you ever heard of the placebo effect?

Challenge: Think about what you need lately and look up which crystal is recommended to help with that need. 

Quote: “If all you can do is crawl, start crawling” - Rumi

Article Links:

• https://sciencing.com/what-crystal-how-does-form-4925052.html
• https://www.allcrystal.com/articles/history-of-crystals/ 
• https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2018/08/understanding-peoples-obsession-crystals
• https://www.bluestreakcrystals.com/blogs/news/history-of-crystals
• https://www.miamibeachcwc.com/traditional-chinese-medicine-tcm-treatments#:~:text=Gemstone%20medicine%20uses%20the%20energy,been%20made%20from%20stone%20needles.
• https://time.com/4969680/do-crystals-work/
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/43766982?read-now=1&seq=2#page_scan_tab_contents
• https://time.com/4053881/antidepressant-placebo-effect/ 

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Two in the Think:

• How do you prepare for the new year? (Resolutions? Vision Board? Letters to self?)
• Do you tend to fail or put your goals on pause? Why?

We also recap 2024 with a few reflection questions. Below are the questions if you’d like to do your own self-reflection before the ball/apple/peach/or whatever your city drops before the new year begins!

• What’s the biggest life lesson you learned in 2024?
• Something you accomplished you’re proud of?
• Something you didn’t accomplish you will do next year?
• Was 2024 a good year to you?
• Were you good to the year 2024?
• What do you want to start doing this coming year?
• 5 years since the pandemic, what has changed for you
• Word/mood for the year 2025

Additional Questions:

• Biggest lesson you learned about yourself in 2024?
• What did you do in 2024 that made it stronger than 2023
• What do you want to continue doing?
• Have your priorities changed? How?
• What did you learn about yourself?
• Best purchase of 2024?

Challenge: Determine how you want to document/reflect upon your next year (2025) as it progresses?

Quote: The longer I live, the more deeply I learn that love–whether we call it friendship or family or romance–is the work of mirroring and magnifying each other’s light. - James Baldwin

References:

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decisions-and-the-brain/202212/the-psychology-behind-new-years-resolutions-that-work
• http://www.mariotestani.com/download/The%20New%20Quitter.pdf

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In the “What's Facts Got to Do With It? Segment” we share some creation stories, and further discuss the narrative/purpose of these creation stories and their potential impact on our society.

Article Links:

• https://www.historyworld.net/history/Creationstories/367
• https://historycollection.com/16-incredible-ancient-creation-stories-from-around-the-world
• https://www.oldest.org/culture/oldest-creation-myths-in-the-world/
• chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://intapi.sciendo.com/pdf/10.1515/ebce-2017-0014 
• https://worldhistoryconnected.press.uillinois.edu/6.3/benjamin2.html 
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_History 
• chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://mhcc.pressbooks.pub/app/uploads/sites/28/2021/02/ENG250_IroquoisCreationMyth.pdf 
• https://mythsandlegend.com/pan-gu-chinese-creation-story/
• https://cosmology.info/models/non-expanding-cosmologies/australian-aborigine-creation-myth/ 

Additional References:

• https://tworowtimes.com/arts-and-culture/skywoman-story-time/ 
• https://www.cs.williams.edu/~lindsey/myths/myths_12.html 

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In the “What's Facts Got to Do With It? Segment” we share some creation stories, and further discuss the narrative/purpose of these creation stories.

Article Links:

• https://www.historyworld.net/history/Creationstories/367
• https://historycollection.com/16-incredible-ancient-creation-stories-from-around-the-world
• https://www.oldest.org/culture/oldest-creation-myths-in-the-world/
• chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://intapi.sciendo.com/pdf/10.1515/ebce-2017-0014 
• https://worldhistoryconnected.press.uillinois.edu/6.3/benjamin2.html 
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_History 
• chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://mhcc.pressbooks.pub/app/uploads/sites/28/2021/02/ENG250_IroquoisCreationMyth.pdf 
• https://mythsandlegend.com/pan-gu-chinese-creation-story/
• https://cosmology.info/models/non-expanding-cosmologies/australian-aborigine-creation-myth/ 

Additional References:

• https://tworowtimes.com/arts-and-culture/skywoman-story-time/ 
• https://www.cs.williams.edu/~lindsey/myths/myths_12.html 
• https

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• https://haeshealthsheets.com/pcos/
• https://www.londonwomenscentre.co.uk/info/news/difference-ovarian-cysts-pcos
• https://interactadvocates.org/faq/#whatis
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987706007754
• https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/cen.14757

Challenge: Talk to someone about PCOS (bonus points if it's a guy).

Quote: “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome.”
- Maya Angelou 

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In the “What's Facts Got to Do With It? Segment” we explore the history of Plastic Surgery and some of the quirkiest procedures you can have done, their origins in our society, their modern day uses and the evidence behind their use.  See our resources for the conversation below.

Join the conversation by using #PrettyHurts on all socials. Got something you want to tell us directly, send us a text through the "Join the Conversation" link at the bottom of our show notes!

Article Links:

• https://imss.org/2019/10/plastic-surgery-of-past-and-present-part-1/ 
• https://core.ac.uk/reader/78853073?utm_source=linkout
• https://katiecouric.com/health/wellness/weird-crazy-plastic-surgery-trends/
• https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-plastic-surgery-procedures/swiperight 

Other References:

• https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/the-evolution-of-plastic-surgery-from-reconstruction-to-aesthetic-enhancement
• https://www.woodlibrarymuseum.org/history-of-anesthesia/
• https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures 

Challenge: Lean into accepting a part of you you feel insecure about. Listen to TLC - Unpretty <3

Quote: “If you wish for flowers, don’t be upset when it rains.” - Anonymous

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In the “What's Facts Got to Do With It? Segment” we explore the history of Coupons and its origins in our society. See the resources from the conversation below. 

Tap into the conversation - use #KillerCoupons on social media or send us a text at the “Join the Conversation” link below if you have anything to add to the conversation. 

Also consider participating in Giving Tuesday on December 3, 2024. You can find more information at: https://www.givingtuesday.org/ 

Quote: Everything in excess is opposed to nature. - Hippocrates

Challenge: Try couponing in any form!!

Resource Links:

• Coupon Fraud - https://couponinformationcenter.com/coupon-information-center-featured-on-abcs-the-con/
• Pricing Preference - https://freemanmag.tulane.edu/2024/01/04/new-study-sheds-light-on-consumers-retailer-pricing-strategy-preferences/
• History - https://www.retailtouchpoints.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-the-coupon-and-its-future
• Consummerd Behavior - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326501432_Consumer_Willingness_to_Use_Digital_Coupons_A_Case_of_Karachi_Market_in_Pakistan
• Digital Couponing - https://www.techloy.com/the-rise-of-digital-coupons-how-technology-is-transforming-the-couponing-experience/
• Big Data - https://www.iplocation.net/how-big-data-analytics-is-revolutionizing-coupon-targeting

Other References:

• YouTube Channels:
  • couponwithStar
  • Sister's Saving U Cents
  • Krys the Maximizer
• Podcasts: 
  • Carb Face - Episode: Coupons Will Kill You
  • C.Q.P (Coupon Queen Pin) Moments - Episode: Coupons Are Back!
  • Money Mastermind Show - Episode: Can Coupons Really Help Me Save?
• Coup

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In the “What's Facts Got to Do With It? Segment” we explore the history of Thanksgiving and its origins in our society. See the resources from the conversation below. 

Tap into the conversation on social media by using #MarysLittleLamb OR send us a text at the “Join the Conversation” link at the bottom of the show notes if you have anything to add to the conversation. 

Also consider participating in Giving Tuesday on December 3, 2024. You can find more information at: https://www.givingtuesday.org/ 

Quote of the Week: We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them - Albert Einstein

Challenge: Look up what Native American/Indigenous lands you’re on. Acknowledge it for the week.

Resource Links:

• https://www.history.com/news/thanksgiving-timeline
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/Thanksgiving-Day
• https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1646/thanksgiving-day-a-brief-history/
• https://www.fairbankshistory.com/colonial-history/puritan-days-of-thanksgiving-and-humiliation-and-the-first-postmaster-in-the-colonies-richard-fairbanks
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/gfc.2003.3.4.79?read-now=1#page_scan_tab_contents

Other References:

• https://www.history.com/news/black-friday-thanksgiving-origins-history

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We dig into the background of Daylight Saving time, what the original purpose was, and whether or not this will end!

Let’s see if you can answer the multiple choice question Christine asked Jacoby:

What was the reason for the start of Daylight Savings Time? 

1. War
2. Energy
3. Farming
4. The Sun

Before you listen to the episode, let us know your answer using the hashtag #WhatTimeIsIt on our latest post. Tune in to find out the real answer!

• https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/the-history-of-daylight-saving-time
• https://www.transportation.gov/regulations/daylight-saving-time
• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stanley-Coren/publication/14603143_Daylight_Savings_Time_and_Traffic_Accidents/links/554d16930cf21ed2135f5d55/Daylight-Savings-Time-and-Traffic-Accidents.pdf
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301421507002273
  • The actual .pdf link unfortunately can’t really be shared?
  • https://www.academia.edu/download/3436941/Effect_of_Daylight_Saving_Time_on_Lighting_Energy_Use_A_Literature_Review.pdf
• https://greenwichmeantime.com/countries/ 
• https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/10/26/most-countries-dont-observe-daylight-saving-time/

Quote: “I would not have you descend into your own dream. I would have you be a conscious citizen of this terrible and beautiful world.”

― Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me

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• What does an open conversation look like for you?
• How do you feel about initiating a difficult conversation?
• Do you consider yourself a good listener?
• What do you think about anger? Do you see anger as a "destructive" behavior?
• What do you think (if any) are some natural inhibitors of open communication/dialogue?
• Ever considered what an open conversation might look like for someone who is disabled or impaired? 

In the “What's Facts Got to Do With It? Segment” we explore some social psychology concepts related to active listening and common pitfalls that may inhibit an open conversation. See some of the references below. 

The Weekly Challenge:

Challenge yourself to try active listening this week! Let us know how it goes with #IHeardYou on all socials!

Article Links:

• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233391378_Listening_as_Positive_Communication 
• https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/role-social-interactions-psychology-isaac-danlope
• https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10904018.2013.813234?scroll=top&needAccess=true
• https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10904018.2013.813234?scroll=top&needAccess=true
• https://www.huffingtonpost.com/karen-hough/yes-but-the-evil-twin-to-_b_5669640.html

Other References:

1. Julian Treasure’s “5 Ways to Listen Better” TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better/transcript?subtitle=en
2. Wired for Love by Stan Tatkin
3. “When marital interaction and intervention researchers arrive at different points of view: the active listening controversy” by McArthur Hafen Jr. and D. Russell Crane 

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