We discuss the complicated and often toxic diet, fitness, and “wellness” culture that feeds us the myth that in order to be our best selves, we have to lose weight, get into shape, and achieve our dream bodies. In our pursuits to be “healthy” (meaning thin), we end up doing a lot of unhealthy (and […]
Episode 10. “Destigmatizing Mental Health (Self-Care Part 2)”
In a follow-up to Episode 2 “Self-Care as Self-Preservation,” we take on the topic of mental health. It’s something most of know we need to pay attention to in our own lives, and yet there are a lot of barriers to accessing quality care, especially when we need it most. If you’ve ever wanted or needed […]
Episode 9. “What It Means to be White”
What does it mean to live in the world as white Christian women? We resist the urge to turn away from the discomfort of talking about whiteness and dive into the very real privileges of living as white people. We consulted a lot of articles and experts for this episode, so be sure to check […]
Episode 8. “The Real Cost of Emotional Labor”
What does it mean to bear the burden of emotional labor? This unpaid, unending work falls disproportionately to women, and it can be hard to define because it depends on the context. At work emotional labor includes adjusting the expressions of your emotions to benefit a colleague or client in a positive way (i.e. “service […]