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MENTAL HEALTH 101: Finding The Right Therapist For You with LMFT Esther Boykin May 12, 2021

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It's Mental Health 101, baby! And this week we're answering the question on everyone's mind: How the heck do you find the right therapist?! Marriage and Family Therapist Esther Boykin joins us to provide some helpful tips and tricks. We discuss everything from different theoretical orientations to whether or not your therapist should be from the same cultural background as you. She also gives some money saving suggestions before diving into our new segment, Three Questions! Turns out, putting yourself first isn't selfish! Who knew! Trigger warning: There is discussion of eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and other mental health issues in this episode. Please take care while listening. Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXFDpJNcdN7YEPeFH_R4VEfGCzXW-bQiSa0CcmMTNa8/edit?usp=sharing 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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MENTAL HEALTH 101: Medication with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin May 07, 2021

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We're back with MENTAL HEALTH 101! This episode we are asking Dr. Pooja Lakshmin all sorts of questions about psychotropic medication! Do you have to be on medication forever? Can you be on medication while pregnant? When is therapy not enough!? We finish up with our new segment: Three Questions! Because even mental health professionals need to attend to their mental health! Tw: This interview contains conversation about suicide, depression, anxiety, hospitalization and sexual side effects among others. Please take care while listening! Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uOqJjKWyZoP7gk4JH0RpjCCSV4CFztefDjiYMAZhhhg/edit?usp=sharing 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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MENTAL HEALTH 101: Trauma with Dr. Shaili Jain May 05, 2021

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Welcome to our mental health focused mini-season for the month of May! Our inaugural episode focuses on trauma--Big T and little t. Trauma specialist Dr. Shaili Jain joins us to talk about how untreated trauma impacts our daily lives, historical trauma, the most effective treatments and how to live our lives through a trauma informed lens. Plus, a brand new segment. Trigger warning: This interview is about massive traumas including sexual assault/rape, violence, and PTSD. Minor mention of binary gender and of suicide. Please take care when listening. Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nuj5JV_IRPsVUDu10SWLhu2adfessUeZd9VzlCnItW0/edit?usp=sharing 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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All Things Autism with Amythest Schaber and HYPOTHETICALS Apr 30, 2021

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Gaby is battling a migraine but that doesn't stop the duo from having one of their most informative interviews ever! Amethyst Schaber, of the YouTube channel Neurowonderful, joins the pod to talk about all things autism including popular misconceptions, how to be more accommodating, the impact of misleading media portrayals and the harmful effects of ABA therapy on Autistic children.Plus, a world in which the rules always change and seem arbitrary? Amethyst has been preparing for HYPOTHETICALS their entire life. Trigger warning: This interview discusses ableism and the restraining of autistic people, which has been proven harmful to the autistic person and ABA "autism conversion therapy" Transcriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sh-OOU03gSah7OZjFFM2dmvgXfkzt5MJsmaJaBn6Wq4/edit?usp=sharing 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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How To Tell If Your Relationship Concerns Are Valid and Vaccines Apr 28, 2021

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Allison and Gaby start off with an age old debate: what is the difference between murder and assassination? They then try to help a listener who can't tell if she is self-sabotaging her relationship OR if her concerns about her boyfriend are valid. And finally, Melisa joins in to discuss the controversy surrounding Covid vaccines and what messaging needs to change to get us all to herd immunity. tw: Intro includes conversation of murder, violence, and assassination Topix includes talk of racism and experimentation on people of color, car accident Transcriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mbv-TUvI4GOZh-vIjJTapfWW3Yb1yWjqEcM35E9ZE_c/edit?usp=sharing 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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Sex Work, Kink, And Creativity with Bree Essrig Apr 23, 2021

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First, Gaby and Allison discuss when it's appropriate to ask marginalized people questions about the correct terminology and how to do that in a thoughtful and appropriate way. Then, they have a delightful conversation with comedian and sex worker Bree Essrig all about making content for OnlyFans and Patreon, getting into kink, foot modeling, and Bree and Gaby's joint experiences in sex work. Plus, Gillian Anderson is dating your partner in a dream. What would you do? tw: all of this interview is about sex work, kink, and sex Transcriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f-w2mvM72ig87W3LhiLvnW8c39VdwuZKxUurZe19r6w/edit?usp=sharing 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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Should Gaby And Allison Get Married, OCD, and Behaviors Vs. Beliefs Apr 21, 2021

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Insurance forms! Electricity bills! Plants! Are we adults? Should Gaby and Allison just marry each other at this point? We're on the fence. Then, Gaby and Allison give a listener advice about helping a friend who has severe OCD. And finally, beliefs vs. behaviors. What says more about who you are? tw: suicide 19:05- 00:19:30 suicide 20:29 - 30:00 repeating thoughts re: pedophilia 21:42 - 22:14 brief mentions of "elder abuse, dependent abuse, child abuse," suicide, homocide 33:42 - 34:00 suicide 35:41-36:25 brief mention of racism 40:03 - 40:15 cheating in a relationship 41:54 - 42:34 Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EzOJLP38mdj-oICxWkiTn829h-AK-K7R-mtfSQLhfXE/edit?usp=sharing 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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Handwriting Analysis with Graphologist Elaine Charal and HYPOTHETICALS Apr 16, 2021

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This is one for the books! Allison and Gaby have their handwriting analyzed by graphologist Elaine Charal, which is a 10/10 experience! They then learn all about the theories behind handwriting analysis and how it can help people better understand themselves. And finally, a rousing game of hypotheticals with even more alien talk than normal! Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zu3sJ67db-vCksg1WYZPXKJ7GGMUTUCqgfStlZpSSfc/edit?usp=sharing 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 "Right" Response to Heartbreak and Trigger Warnings Apr 14, 2021

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We are loopy in the intro to this one! Gaby and Allison get it together in time to discuss a listener's question about whether or not it's strange she isn't more upset following a breakup. Do you grow more cynical about love as you get older? Is it bad not to be devastatingly heartbroken by a break up? And finally, a listener writes in to call Gaby in about trigger warnings and the duo breaks down the need for them and how they'll be using them in the future. (Content warning: in Topix, we get into specifics on self harm. Please be advised.) TW 22:02 to 22:11 - mention of familial abuse 26:00 to 27:11 - a call in about transphobia 28:02 - 31:45 INTENSE discussion of self harm and suicide ideation in Allison's upcoming book 32:56 - 35:25 eating disorders, food and fat-shaming as talked about on the podcast Maintenance Phase 36:40 - brief mention of sexual assault 38:06 - 38:14 - food 39:50 - list of triggers including rape, sexual assault, eating, transphobia, homophobia 40:19 - 40:43 - abusive relationships 40:52 - 41:17 - eating, suicidal ideation as thought loops 41:49 - 41:154 - meat and food 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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Fertility Awareness and Natural Birth Control with Megan McNamara and HYPOTHETICALS Apr 09, 2021

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First, lots of food, acid reflux, and coffee talk--we are a couple of Jews about all. Then, we talk to Megan McNamara (@famtasticfertility) about fertility awareness, natural birth control, being in control of your body, and how to effectively do the Fertility Awareness Method. Plus, charting your cervical mucus and understanding your cervical mucus using cervicalmucus.org. (We love saying cervical mucus!) And lastly, erotic hand-holding and panic at a cruise ship buffet. Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14UxAAi0QtTEKRvzNFp9KoN1ohfSGZdufzX92H_vt7eo/edit?usp=sharing 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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