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018: NASH-P Updates, Turd Burgling, and Middle Aged Injuries Jun 19, 2020

Amy and Andrea are back with a mixed bag, bonus episode! And well, the future of NASH-P is looking pretty damn grim. They start off the show by sharing what did and did not happen when they pitched a podcast media company. They then move on to discuss their various interactions with human poop. You’ll hear all about young Amy’s turd burgling experience. They then take a trip down memory lane and offer updates on topics NASH-P listeners know and love, like, an update from Andrea about the worst diarrhea drink ever and how Amy finally received the face diaper to fix her resting frown face. Middle aged injuries also make a comeback. Finally, they offer some thoughtful advice about getting consent before flashing your butt, your boobs, or your pom-pom pubes. And with that, they sign off from the pod for an unknown amount of time. So for now, yes, this is the end. No seriously. This is the end. Bye, bye.

Additional Resources: Ep 015: Pom-Pom Pubes, Resting Frown Face, and Imposter Syndrome Ep 016: Awkward Sex Mishaps, Mooning, and Feeling Stuck Ep 017: Constipation, The Future of NASH-P, and Self-Forgiveness

017: Constipation, The Future of NASH-P, and Self-Forgiveness May 22, 2020

This week, Amy and Andrea warm up the mics by venting about some of the things they are sick of during these “uncertain times” aka “Ew, COVID!” They then turn to a conversation about poop. Yes, another podcast episode about poop. Come on, we know it’s why you love them. Andrea shares a cautionary tale about the worst diarrhea drink...ever. Since this is the last episode of Season 2, they decided to go out with an explosive (poop) bang. 💨 Things turn serious as they discuss the unknown future of the podcast. Be sure to check back in a few weeks, they’ll have an update for you. To close out the show, they answer a question about self-forgiveness.

016: Awkward Sex Mishaps, Mooning, and Feeling Stuck May 15, 2020

Amy starts off this episode getting right into the fun and sass, by prompting Andrea to, “Tell me your awkward sex stories.” Talk of a bean bag chair sex mishap, an herbal ecstasy fail, and a pyrotechnic pillow ensues. Andrea then shares about the time she decided to moon the Vegas strip, at 10am in the morning, in broad daylight in protest of a wicked hangover.

Eventually, they get around to answering a question about feeling stuck from avid listener Jane Donut. Jane writes, “Now I feel desperately stuck. I'm so very, very clear that I need to get out, but I have no idea how, or what that looks like. Please help!”

Additional Resources: POD #287: Breaking Free From a Shitty Job

015: Pom-Pom Pubes, Resting Frown Face, and Imposter Syndrome May 08, 2020

This week, Amy and Andrea ponder the question, “What’s your quarantine shaving routine like?” Amy shares that she has been keeping up with maintenance somewhat, including shaving her delicates and leaving a landing strip for good measure, just like any self-respecting Gen-Xer would do. Andrea, on the other hand, is angry that pom-pom pubes (you know, the tufts of hair that hang out of your bathing suit) are not socially acceptable. Before they dive into a self-help question, Amy provides an update on her issue with her resting frown face. Don’t worry; she is trouble-shooting the issue. Her two-step plan to overcome frown face includes face diapers. She has everything under control. They finally answer a self-help question from one-named wonder, Vart. Vart wants to know what she can do to overcome imposter syndrome. They gotchu, Vart, they really do.

Additional Resources:Not Another Self-Help Podcast on Instagram Notanotherpod.com/adopt Tanya Geisler The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks 4 Steps To Silencing Your Inner Shit-talker [TJJS:EP298] How to Stop Feeling Like Shit by Andrea Owen

014: Vaginal Weightlifting, Milk Jug Injuries, and Top 10 To-Do’s During This Shit Time May 01, 2020

Amy and Andrea begin by sharing their thoughts on a lame podcast review (whomp, whomp!) and how Andrea is practicing some life-coaching skills by leaning into her feelings. Vaginal weightlifting is then discussed. Oh yes, that is a thing. They then move into a middle-aged conversation. So, have you ever injured your shoulder by taking off your sports bra? Welllll, one of these two ladies has, listen to find out which one. Andrea also shares about the time she threw out her back while picking up a gallon of milk. 🤦‍♀️ Amy has some middle-aged news of her own, as she finds herself doing whatever she can to avoid wearing compression socks. 🧦

They finish out the episode by sharing their Top 10 List of To-Do’s (not to be confused with their Top Ten List of To-Don’ts); to help you maneuver your way through these shit times.

Additional Resources:

Not Another Self-Help Podcast on Instagram Notanotherpod.com/adopt Kim Anami on Instagram Episode 325: How to Cope in Uncertain Times Episode 326: How to Cope in Uncertain Times, Part 2 Episode 328: What do you want your behavior to be? Episode 330: Your Best Work Happens in the Dark Ew, Covid! How To Cope With The Pandemic Without Losing Your Shit [TJJS:EP 340] 30+Uplifting + Inspiring Stories To Boost Your Mood During This Shit Time [TJJS:EP 341] How To Win At Life When Shit Hits The Fan [TJJS:EP 342] More Uplifting + Inspiring Stories To Boost Your Mood During This Shit Time [TJJS:EP343]Unlocking Us with Brené Brown Brené on Comparative Suffering, the 50/50 Myth, and Settling the Ball David Kessler and Brené on Grief and Finding Meaning Some Good News with John Krasinski

013: Varts, Tampons, and Constant Comparison Apr 24, 2020

This week, Amy and Andrea begin by confessing their adoration for NASH-P listeners who have shared their period poop stories with them. Awww…..they love you and your stories! Then, a conversation about vaginal flatulence, aka varting, is revisited, which leads to a more in-depth discussion about tampons. That’s when Andrea realizes, with the help of Amy and a WikiHow article, that she has been inserting tampons all wrong for 30-years. 🤦‍♀️ Amy talks about that one time when she had to wear compression garments and how it led to the creation of obstacle-free pooping. And yes, of course, they eventually do answer a personal development question - about constant comparison. Additional Resources:Not Another Self-Help Podcast on Instagram Vaginal Flatulence on Wikipedia Notanotherpod.com/adopt

012: Horse Laughing, Vaginal Flatulence, and Self-Worth Apr 17, 2020

Amy and Andrea begin with a game of, “Guess what’s my favorite?,” and discuss some of their favorite listeners' submitted feedback. Then, Andrea starts a conversation about farting during sex: find out who has done it and who has not. Oh, Amy and Andrea also get schooled by Siri on the topic of vaginal flatulence. Hilarity ensues...because vaginal flatulence. Amy interviews Andrea about her various peeing methods; including an in-depth discussion on how to pee in the wild (you’re welcome). They finally stop talking about pee and farts and start talking about personal development. This week, they answer a question about self-worth.

011: Botox, Peanut Butter Dick, & Embarrassment Apr 10, 2020

Amy and Andrea warm up the mics with a few middle-aged conversations about aging skin (ugh), resting frown-face, and the complexities of TikTok challenges as 40-something-year-old women. Later Andrea wonders why nipple clamping is a thing, which leads to a discussion about sex fetishes. Talk of peanut butter dicks, toe-licking, and “fruit roll-up” condoms ensues. Keeping up with the sex-theme of this episode, they answer a self-help question from Jesus Condom (not of the “fruit roll-up” variety) on making peace with embarrassment.

010: Butthole Coughing, Vaginas, and Your Future Self Apr 03, 2020

Amy and Andrea are back! They start off Season 2 by sharing their Top Ten List of To-Don’ts During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Including, don’t cough in each other’s buttholes, don’t buy any coronavirus test kits from Craigslist, and don’t cut your bangs (seriously, don’t even think about it). Amy then throws back to Episode 1 and provides an update about her blue dildo, “Hey Mr. DJ.” Andrea uses Amy’s story to segue into a conversation about vagina candles and vaginal boogers. This is a class-act show, people. Class-act. They finally (eye-roll) offer empty-nester, Ms. Jen Good-ChisChis, some advice on how to focus on where she wants to go and what she wants to do with her life.

Resources:

How to Stop Feeling Like Shit

The Joy Junkie POD #311 - How to Manifest Shit

You’re A Badass At Making Money

Bonus: Reminiscing, Glory Holes, and Farts Feb 28, 2020

Amy and Andrea reminisce over Season 1, including topics like spina bifida, long vaginal canals, and you guessed it, period poop! In this bonus episode they also answer listener questions of the non self-help variety. Questions like, “Why did Amy move to North Carolina?” or “Have you ever seen a legit glory hole in person and if so, did you interact with it in any way?” or “If you could wake-up tomorrow having gained any quality or ability, what would it be?” Plus, they answer some infrequently asked questions submitted by one of their biggest fans. And if you loved Season 1, hang tight because Season 2 will be coming later this Spring!

Additional Resources:

Spina Bifida Association Molly Jensen voice talent Subscribe to NASH-P

Juvenile Delinquents, Streaking, and Uncomfortable Conversations Feb 21, 2020

In the final episode of Season 1 (but don’t worry, a bonus episode is in the works), Andrea and Amy share their most “juvenile delinquent” stories from their teenage years; including Andrea’s pool hopping and Amy’s naked run through the Redlands. Plus, Amy recollects a story that includes her husband (aka Mr. Smith), a Vespa and some lotion. Oh, period poop talk makes a quick comeback (and honestly, it’s probably not the last time). Eventually A + A get around to answering a question about how to have hard or uncomfortable conversations with friends.

Also, Andrea and Amy tell you how you can join one or both of their coaching programs. Their programs are real and life-changing; but sadly, there is no talk of period poop unless that’s one of your life challenges and you need some coaching on it. Additional Resources: Andrea’s Mentorship Masterclass Amy’s Deep, Down, and Dirty EP #006: Period Poop (Again), Hemorrhoids, and Familial Boundaries

Toes, Poop Nuggets, and Motivation Feb 14, 2020

If you enjoyed Amy and Andrea’s hit, “She’s a Bad Mammogrammer,” then you are going to love Andrea’s followup song about tennis, which debuts in this episode. After they have a riveting conversation about toes, Amy shares a heartfelt ode to her beloved dog, Bianca. They eventually get around to answering a question from Anita Hump about how to overcome the ‘All or Nothing’ mentality.

Additional Resources: Andrea's Mentorship Masterclass Amy's Deep, Down, and Dirty

Period Poop (Again), Hemorrhoids, and Familial Boundaries Feb 07, 2020

Amy and Andrea begin with a random chat about their first cars. They then revisit their conversation about period poop (which first surfaced in Episode 1). Andrea is very concerned about the cleanliness of pooping with a tampon inserted and Amy is just fascinated by the entire conversation. And, yes, they eventually answer a question about honoring boundaries around toxic family members.

Additional Resources:

Is Period Poop a Thing?Not Another Self-Help Podcast on Instagram The Joy Junkie POD #267 - Why Hope is a Four Letter Word

Nose Hairs, Lady Lumps, and Healing from Break-ups Jan 31, 2020

Andrea and Amy start things off by sharing some takeaways from the first four episodes of the podcast; including what’s up with “heavy breathing” and fart sounds? They also discuss some of their fears and phobias, like Amy’s phobia of things with holes (aka trypophobia) and Andrea’s fear of shower drains, pool drains… well, basically allthe drains. Middle Age Conversations makes a comeback for a quick chat about lovely lady lumps and nose hairs. Annd, they do get around to a self-help topic about healing from a broken relationship.

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Rethinking Narcissism: The Bad-- and the Surprisingly Good-- About Feeling Special by Dr. Craig Malkin

Toilets, Overactive Bladders, and Emotional Boundaries Jan 24, 2020

Amy and Andrea jump into this episode with a conversation about toilet paper. Specifically, on toilet paper “bunchers” and “folders.” Sooo, which are you? The toilet talk continues as they share some of their public restroom habits too, Yeah, yeah, self-help does come up too. They offer advice on how to best protect yourself from carrying the weight of others and how to create emotional boundaries.

Additional Resources: Flying Wish Paper

Drunk Stories, Roadkill, and Inviting Conversation Jan 17, 2020

Amy and Andrea are back! This week, Andrea shares a drunk story about how she felt flat on her face in a bar. Amy ponders the question, “Is roadkill really a thing?” And they answer a question about how to offer and invite conversation about polarized topics such as white privilege or the patriarchy.

Additional Resources:

Why It’s So Hard to Talk to White People About Race?

So You Want To Talk About Race?Dr. Tee Williams

Foundations of Social Justice

Critical Thinking of Social Justice

Navigating the Online Social Justice Space

Dr. Tee on Instagram

Everyday Action Facebook Group

Beyond Guilt, Beyond Shame: White People Processing Racism

White Fragility, Robin DiAngelo I’m Judging You: A Do-Better Manual by Luvvie Ajayi

A Blue Dildo, a “Back Massager” and How To Be Nice Jan 10, 2020

Amy and Andrea start things off with an awkward-ass story about a sex toy purchase. Then, Andrea shares a story about her mother’s vibrating “back massager.” They also dig into self-help question. This time they answer a question from Claire Dickshit. She asked how she can be nice to people, especially working retail where she needs to have her game face on all.the.time.

Additional Resources:

Visit http://notanotherpod.com/episode002 for the screenshot images from our text conversation about the blue dildo! Shit Life Coaches Say

First Impressions, Period Poop, and Friendships Jan 03, 2020

Amy and Andrea recollect on how they first met and talk about their hilarious first-impressions of each other, which include camo maternity pants and bug earrings.

Amy also talks about her excitement over yielding a “fruitful” friendship and Andrea shares her awkward uncomfortableness with the situation. Plus, they have a middle-aged conversation about perimenopause and period poop. Oh yeah, and they do answer a self-help question. Tune in to hear their take on relational aggression and adult female friendship triangles.

Shit Life Coaches Say Frientimacy by Shasta Nelson

Expectations, Bad Reviews, and a Sneak Peek Dec 12, 2019

Coming soon to a smartphone or device near you, it’s Not Another Self-Help Podcast! [Insert raucous audience applause 👏👏👏] In a world where life is hard (UGH!), Amy E. Smith and Andrea Owen dish up no-BS life advice to their listeners with a side dose of comedy.

In the inaugural trailer episode, Amy and Andrea talk about expectations: including what you can anticipate from the show and what they expect when it comes to podcast reviews; the good, the bad and the ugly. Plus, our podcast producer (who will now be known as Jessica Grossweiner) has put together some highlights from the first few episodes for your listening pleasure.

This isn’t your average self-help podcast. I mean… come on, isn't it more fun to listen in and laugh along with your hosts, all while learning about things like establishing boundaries, shifting your negative self-talk, and dealing with those pesky nose hairs? Of course it is.

Molly Jensen voice talent

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