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Combating Negative Thoughts with Dr. Monica Vermani, Can You Tell Your Coworker You Like Them, and Sick Burns Oct 05, 2022

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Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F1O3gqJ5Yn4trBDefUFC4dYz-DF7igWdB5fRxIrMrLg/edit?usp=sharing Allison has trouble navigating her way...to the bagel shop. The duo then address a somewhat triggering question about sharing your feelings for a coworker despite being a polyamorous relationship that doesn't (yet) allow the listener to hook up with cis men. Clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani joins to talk about finding balance, combating negative thinking and her own approach to life. And finally, sick burns! When are they appropriate? This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News
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Queer Paradise with Mitra Kaboli, Having No Romantic Experience and Safe Injection Sites Sep 28, 2022

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Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G4bnk-GEYJbiTSzQsSwSgJiB6Nw5lZFfA80vxqfwB2w/edit?usp=sharing Gaby starts off by questioning their therapist's professionalism. What is and isn't allowed?? The duo then address a listener who worried their lack of romantic experience means they are doomed or broken. Podcaster Mitra Kaboli joins the chat to talk about spending a summer in Provincetown and what it taught her about queer community, queer hierarchies and her own needs. And finally, safe injection sites. How do they work and why are they so controversial? This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News
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SPIDERS with Catherine Scott, Gendered Wedding Dress Codes and Scandalous Dancing Sep 21, 2022

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Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13yCD5WYFXsFJ2h5Cz2iwTxgMIpXKNKAtWXjjvBRMJJ4/edit Gaby starts off by defending why it's okay that they don't respect their partner's boundaries. (Spoiler: it's not!) The duo then address a trans listener who isn't sure how to dress appropriately for their friend's wedding given their gendered instructions. Arachnologist, Catherine Scott, joins the chat to blow our mind about all things spiders! Did you know they can talk to each other through vibrations and have elaborate mating rituals? Now you do, baby! And finally, why is it so scandalous to dance (when you are a female politician)? This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News
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Getting Unstuck with Britt Frank, When Your Friends Cheat and Niblings Sep 14, 2022

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Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APOGbMf6r8irSodFzbMQUpTuXCGKqcu1GkSUi2sFq5o/edit?usp=sharing tw: in IQ, discussion of cheating, attempted sexual assault Gaby is back in LA and reminiscing about their road trip to Allison's DREAM destination. The duo then address a listener who feels uncomfortable because their friends keep cheating on their significant others in front of her. Therapist Britt Frank joins the chat to talk about her balanced approach to mental health, the importance of understanding how our brains work and what roles dissociation plays in our lives. And finally, niblings! Why are we so obsessed with our nieces and nephews? This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News
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The Mental Toll of Knee Surgery with Kaegan Hadley , Hating Your Friend's Partner and Celebrity Breakups Sep 07, 2022

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Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12gxaEGmE3DTVLd3g-k10f_qKa5rXuj_peRxLcYKYhE8/edit?usp=sharing Allison's new hair color sparks a surprising confession from Gaby. They then address a listener who hates their friend's boyfriend and doesn't know if they should say anything. (Relatable!) During this convo, a past incident comes up that DERAILS the podcast and is very much worth listening to even though Allison is mortified. (Gaby's fiance Mal joins the confrontation. Oh boy.) Occupational therapist Kaegan Hadley joins the chat to talk about the psychological toll of knee surgery, the importance of "why" when it comes to recovery, his own mental health journey and why it's so frustrating that Allison still can't crouch. Finally, celebrity breakups! How much are we entitled to know? Even if we want to know EVERYTHING! This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News
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Friendship Coaching with Danielle Bayard Jackson, Sensory Problems, and Investigating A Former Head of State Aug 31, 2022

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Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hzLM-qC4D0-u0dA_iydadNUoJ_i0ahEuXJAPcczf9Zw/edit?usp=sharing Gaby is six months sober! And Allison doesn't want to drink a mushroom! After these equally huge announcements, the duo answer a listener's question about what to do when her boyfriend wants the room hot, and she wants it cold. How do they sleep?! Plus what is fox fur? Next, they're joined by friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson who discusses navigating conflict in adult friendships, how to make sure you have quality relationships and connections, and the health risks of loneliness. During hypotheticals, we learn a lot about martyring moms. And finally, what precedent does it set that the FBI is investigating former head of state Donald Trump? And is it a good one? This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News
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Keeping Romance Alive with Kristen Meinzer & Jolenta Greenberg, Leaving A Stressful Job and Updating Our Language Aug 24, 2022

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TW: In Topix, some slurs for gay people, disabled people, little people, and others are discussed Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YcldSlYQGf4NF39s_iKEUgiAseKEPb9c6Bk508FJCpU/edit?usp=sharing First, Allison tries to explain to a newly engaged Gaby why marriages can bring out a lot of emotions and complicated family dynamics. (Gaby remains confused.) The duo then address a listener's question about potentially leaving a hard job behind for a lower salary but a happier existence. Next, Romance Road Test's Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg join the podcast to talk about publicly trying all kinds of romance advice with their husbands. Does any of this stuff actually help? Also, is it bad etiquette to orgasm in an escape room? And finally, why is it so hard for people to change the way they talk even after learning certain words are hurtful? This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News
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Destroying the Path to Youth Incarceration with Armand King, Being Alone After A Break Up and Our Worst Takes Aug 17, 2022

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Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WwD1AY4m_GcGMffJq7YyIP31YMDx5MZbqFpkQ6aWaik/edit?usp=sharing The duo comes out of the gate with some strong points on nihilism and the purpose of life. (NBD!) They then attempt to answer a listener who wonders if she needs to "be alone" in order to have a healthy relationship in the future. Armand King joins the conversation to talk about his work helping kids avoid going down bad paths by pulling from his own experience. What did he wish he knew when he was younger? And why is prevention so important? and finally, our worst takes over the years. Eep! To donate to Armand's program click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/walkwithmeimpact/walk-with-me-impact?ref=discovery This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News
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Bad Sex with Nona Willis Aronowitz, Being Uncomfortable Networking, and Gaby and Mal's Engagement Story Aug 10, 2022

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Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0GFKGq2wzQFkVse4lawy2kPJjjZ83YWTo44_HGq-xo/edit?usp=sharing Gaby is engaged!!! Allison and Gaby are sad to not be in person for this monumental moment! But they carry on with gossiping about their families anyway. A listener asks a question about being uncomfortable networking post-college. Allison tells a wild story about working for a man who was in the Swedish mafia. The duo talk about running yourself ragged to meet the right people and how to handle post-college stress when looking for a job in the entertainment industry. Then, BAD SEX author Nona Willis Aronowitz joins to talk about diving into her famous mother's personal life for her book, her own marriage's tumultuous ending, and what she uncovered about the feminist movement and sex. Finally, Mal Blum grabs a mic to talk about their and Gaby's recent engagement!! We get the story and also some details they haven't shared anywhere else. Exclusive stuff!! This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News
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Finding The Funny In ADHD with Blaire Postman, Friends Who Won't Accept Help and Gifts Aug 03, 2022

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Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pphc_yTebWCUAIiG84lKOeK4lpBq9eKwPU4oaLUQPgA/edit?usp=sharing The duo is LOOPY in the intro. Allison drinks blood. The anti-depressant pills are too big to swallow. And Mafioso names are discussed. Allison and Gaby eventually get it together to answer a listener's question about how to deal with a friend who won't accept help despite being in a bad situation. ADHD comedian Blaire Postman then joins the pod for a hilarious and insightful conversation about getting an adult ADHD diagnosis, starting to pursue her dreams "later in life," and capitalism's standards for "work success." Finally, what makes a good gift giver and what counts as a good gift? Plus, Melisa wants her goddamn Easter bunny! This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, Tracy Soren To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News.
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