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OWT:29 – RevBedPro Feb 02, 2021

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A.Ron and Cecily are back for the first episode of 2021! Cecily talks about developing even a moment’s distraction, and A.Ron introduces us to the concept of “revenge bedtime procrastination”. After that, they discuss some feedback.

One Weird Trick is practicing what they preach and taking a brief hiatus! We hope to be able to resume posting in the summer of 2021.

SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/programs

SMART Recovery: https://www.smartrecovery.org/

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

OWT:28 - Merry Holidays Dec 16, 2020

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In this episode, Cecily and A.Ron trade tips for making your holidays the best ever! Some tips include: lights, cookies, music, movies, and specials!

OWT:27 - Hypoxia Dec 01, 2020

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In this episode of One Weird Trick, Cecily talks about the risks and benefits of working from home and A.Ron talks about trying not to get discouraged, because, shit's hard, yo.

Then, they get some feedback on procrastinating about doing something you love, finally getting into therapy, treatment, and medication, as well as putting your mask on before putting it on others. Things get dark in this one, bruh.

Articles discussed in this podcast:

Stanford Study; "DOES WORKING FROM HOME WORK?"

Harvard Business Review; Research: Knowledge Workers Are More Productive from Home

Listener Suggestions on Therapeutic Reading:

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns

How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety by Ellen Hendriksen

OWT:26 - Like Neo from The Matrix Nov 16, 2020

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On the first anniversary of One Weird Trick: A.Ron talks about personal and collective responsibility, and Cecily talks about asking the right questions.

Then, they discuss feedback from someone with a noisy neighbor, sticking with hobbies, and an update from a friend in a religious crisis.

OWT:25 - Hearts of Fire, Feet of Ice Nov 02, 2020

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In our 25th episode of One Weird Trick, Cecily talks about disagreeing to agree, and A.Ron talks about wintertime strategies to keep you warm. Then, they discuss feedback from listeners wanting advice on dating multiple people without being "a player", advice from a teacher on helping your child learning from home, advice for allistic folks, and getting your parents to go to therapy.

This week's book recommendations:

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Stephen R. Covey

Failure to Communicate: How Conversations Go Wrong and What You Can Do to Right Them by Holly Weeks

The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense by Suzette Haden Elgin

A.Ron's Certified and Approved Heating Pad: "Mighty Bliss" Large Electric Heating pad

OWT:24 - Where You End and I Begin Oct 19, 2020

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Cecily and A.Ron are back to establish some boundaries and help kids with homework. Then, they get feedback updates on being smart, beautiful, tall and intimidating but trying to make friends & date and feeling less alone in the world with your personal struggles.

Recommended reading:

Boundaries: Where You End And I Begin by Anne Katherine

OWT: 23 - Erotic Blueprint Oct 05, 2020

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This week A.Ron and Cecily are joined by sex therapist Dr. Cynthia Pizzuli! They cover everything and anything sex-related which include cheating, dysfunction, non-sex, encouragement, sex work, finding the erotic in the platonic, Tinder, and meat-cutes at the deli. Then, they discuss feedback on revenge porn and finding a partner/social circle! You can find more information about Dr. Cynthia on her website here and follow her on Twitter@DrCynPizzulli. For more information on the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists click here! Cynthia's book recommendations:

Come as Your Are by Emily Nagoski
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray

OWT:22 - Step-Pickle Sep 21, 2020

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Cecily and A.Ron are back with more weird tricks! Cecily talks about mindfulness meditation and A.Ron shares some tips on gaining financial freedom. Then they get an update from a listener as well as a request for handling a sticky situation.

Link to the app referenced in the podcast:

Mindfulness Coach App

OWT:21 - Womanizer with a Maglite Sep 07, 2020

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Amateur therapy and the usefulness of well-meaning groups, and Cecily talks about key skills for being a good listener. Then, we hear some suggestions for lint-free towels, other means of having sex for the first time, and a request for places to find sex toys!

OWT:20 - Wet A** Podcast Aug 24, 2020

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This week, Cecily talks about the various forms of consent and A.Ron talks about slip-sliding into happy sex - with the proper lubrication, of course. Feedback this week includes an update from a place where young men should NOT be going, advice on how to lose your 'virginity', and a sex therapist writes in about being good in bed.

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