In honor of Pride month, Shayna and Kathy explore the "A" in LGBTQIA+. And no, it does not stand for "ally". We are talking all about asexuality. We tackle myths and misunderstandings. We try to see if we can identify any good representation of asexuality in media. And, of course, we discuss mental health issues related to the asexuality spectrum.

Citations, resources and credits

The Asexual Visibility and Education Network

Why is absent/low sexual desire a mental disorder (except when patients identify as asexual)?

Trevor Project research on Asexual youth-

Mental Health America- Asexuality and Mental health

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Finally- the second part to episode 45! Shayna and Kathy discuss even more psychology terms and concepts that you may be misusing or overusing. Today we tackle "toxic", triggers and trigger warnings, and the much maligned "safe spaces".

Citations and credits

A meta-analysis of the efficacy of trigger warnings, content warnings and content notes

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Shayna and Kathy had to call an emergency meeting of The Tortured Swiftie Department by bringing back several return guests to discuss Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department. You might remember Kayla and Melody from our first Taylor Swift Episode (ep 32), and Melissa from our episode on using music to help with emotional regulation (ep 22). We go through a roller coaster of emotions discussing this epic double album, and touch on things such as relationships, why people tend to be more anxious these days, and not diagnosing people you have never met.

Credits and Citations

The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science- From the Gottman Institute

Dr Bruce Perry video- Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Dr. Bruce Perry video- Early Childhood Brain Development

Artwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.com

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