One Weird Trick!

OWT:29 – RevBedPro Feb 02, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

OWT:19 - The Jackal and the Giraffe Aug 10, 2020

In the 19th episode of One Weird Trick, A.Ron talks about the basis of good relationships with your sexual partner, and Cecily talks about positive affirmations and how they can improve your mental outlook. Then, they discuss feedback from an employee facing a high-risk Covid work situation, updates on surviving conversion therapy, a listener's weird trick on nonviolent communication, and having your kids do chores when the standards are high.

OWT:18 - Taco Sl*t vs. Burrito Gorge Jul 27, 2020

Cecily explores the differences between love and hate. Then, A.Ron breaks down resentment, covert contracts, and enlightened selfishness.

OWT:17 - Mask On, You First Jul 13, 2020

In the 17th episode of One Weird Trick, A.Ron talks about anger and Cecily breaks down exactly what "emotional labor" means. Then, they discuss feedback, which includes sharing personal stories of understanding, staying sane in the time of COVID, being single late in life, and undervaluing premium content.

OWT:16 - Reduce the Spread Jun 29, 2020

In this week's episode of One Weird Trick, Cecily talks about predatory men, supporting women, and shares a personal story; and Aron's in part three of his weird tricks for building social skills. Then they discuss feedback from someone wanting to know what's creepy, a suggestion on supporting local business, taking vacations during a pandemic, reconsidering a relationship, and being anti-racist.

OWT:15 - Small Talks Jun 15, 2020

In this episode of #OWT, A.Ron gives us advice on working on social skills and Cecily gives us tips on how to educate yourself on, and support, the Black Lives Matter Movement. Then, they discuss emails about workplace documentation and training, conflicting feelings about Father's Day, and understanding your own sexuality when you're already in a relationship. See the show notes on our website for resources: http://swizzbold.com/owt:15-small-talks/

OWT:14 - Safety Dance Jun 01, 2020

On this episode of One Weird Trick: Cecily discusses using safe words in sex, love, and life in general. A.Ron gives us ways that you can strengthen your social skills so you'll be a social beast once we're done with social distancing.

OWT:13 - Stupider Biases May 18, 2020

Cecily discusses her favorite cognitive biases and A.Ron talks about pathological video gaming. Link to PsyPost article on Pathological Gaming (https://bit.ly/3cHgG9J) and the study it discusses. (https://bit.ly/2AwfhV8) Read the full "Cognitive bias cheat sheet" article here: https://bit.ly/2zKFeQv Buy a poster with all of the cognitive biases in a neat infographic here: https://www.designhacks.co/products/cognitive-bias-codex-poster Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/swizzbold/

OWT:12 - Ready Player Two May 04, 2020

In this episode of One Weird Trick, Cecily talks about sharing interests with your partner and helping them feel seen and understood, then A.Ron makes some suggestions about games to play in quarantine. To find the affirmation deck that Cecily uses, look here: https://knockknockstuff.com/products/affirmators-50-affirmation-cards-help-help-without-self-helpy-ness

OWT:11 - Vanguardians of Sex! Apr 20, 2020

A.Ron discusses the concept of intermittent fasting, and Cecily talks about recognizing, reaching, and retreating from your saturation point. Also, help with our past topic on procrastination, being open about your sex life without your family and friends judging, and an asexual talks about their unique experience with the world. If you want to check out the book Josh from Indy was recommending about procrastination, it is "Long Term Person, Short Term World"!

OWT:10 - Pro-crastinators Apr 06, 2020

In our 10th episode of One Weird Trick, Cecily fights the fight-or-flight reflex in order to feed-and-breed, and A.Ron tries fighting procrastination with the help of IBSR. If you're interested in reading more about Inquiry Based Stress Reduction A.Ron talks about, you can read about the study here or download a sample questionnaire to guide you through the process here.

OWT:9 - Despair, but Make it Art Mar 23, 2020

Cecily and A.Ron are back to offer more weird tricks - A.Ron fills us in on a few more types of "reply guys", Cecily fully embraces Dadaism, and they hear a little bit from the listeners.

OWT:8 - The Ring Theory of Reply Guys Mar 09, 2020

On this week's #OneWeirdTrick, Cecily and A.Ron discuss Dr. Susan Silk's Ring Theory, and A.Ron mansplains a few of the types of "Reply Guys" to us. After that, they offer some weird tricks on those dealing with finding a psychotherapist, being affectionate, doing it all, and raising a child in a secular household.

OWT:7 - Micro-hangs Feb 24, 2020

A.Ron catches us up on his attempts to keep in touch with his friends, and Cecily extols the virtues of not washing your hair. Then, they give some advice to neighbors who are trying to avoid bible study in an otherwise happy life; what to do with your life; an update on the royals; how to be unassuming when people make lots of assumptions; an update on holiday depression; and more advice on finding a new therapist.

OWT:6 - These Buttons are HOT Feb 10, 2020

In this episode, A.Ron discusses how men can make women feel safer in spaces, Cecily discusses complicated feelings about celebrities passing, and they both denounce crime. They also offer advice on finding new friends, moving on from old friends, and long-distance relationships.

OWT:5 - Battle of the Flexes Jan 27, 2020

In this episode of One Weird Trick, A.Ron puts the rap game in a chokehold by discussing Cardi B's hustle; and Cecily encourages everyone to find meaningful friendships. They offer advice on managing anger in yourself and others, continuing traditions for your children, wielding happiness responsibly, and finding a good therapist.

OWT:4 - The AristoCATS Jan 13, 2020

New Year, New Tricks! Cecily and A.Ron discuss traditions over resolutions in the new year. They also discuss the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's big announcement (hint: it's not a baby this time) as well as the definitive and only Cats movie you should be watching. For “Anon AL-Anonymous”, here is a list of AA-alternatives that don’t follow the 12-step program.

OWT:3 - Carton Capers Dec 16, 2019

Cecily and A.Ron discuss the holly, jolly effects of depression and overcoming, or at the very least, managing it. They also debate the ethics of drinking directly out of the carton.

OWT:2 - Council of Tigers Dec 02, 2019

Cecily and A.Ron are back to discuss the idea of a potential secular non-religion modeled on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Then they offer advice on exploring different kinds of relationships, anchor babies, navigating middle management, supporting friends through domestic abuse and carrying mothers through depression. We'll be back in two weeks for more thoughts to share. Looking for some advice of your own? Bend our ear at owt@swizzbold.com!

OWT:1 - Introduction! Nov 18, 2019

Welcome to One Weird Trick, a podcast about life, love, jobs, kids, and more! Cecily and A.Ron introduce themselves and talk about their unique histories and life experiences as well as talk about what OWT is all about. Then, we offer some advice on a few tricky situations; how to deal with meddling co-workers and losing one's religion. We'll be back in two weeks for more thoughts to share. Looking for some advice? Bend our ear at owt@swizzbold.com!

Announcing One Weird Trick! Nov 04, 2019

A.Ron and Cecily have been around the block a time or three and have made their share of mistakes. But at the end of the day, everybody wants what we have; a good time where ever we go! Join us for a semi-weekly advice show podcast on life, love, money, careers, relationships, sex, and more. If we get stumped, we’ll call on our friends and fellow travelers from around the globe to get you find the right perspectives on living! Sound good? Email or tweet us #OWT!

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