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AND. Life Isn’t Simple.
by Noel and Chelsea
Realistic take on life with humor from a mindfulness point of view. Noel and Chelsea met one day and said, ”You have a degree, I have a degree, we love to laugh and discuss these things- maybe we should share these laughs and get people talking about the stuff that really matters.” The rest was herstory. This podcast is here to shine a light on the challenges, success stories, support in place, and the just funny shit about military life and how we have all figured out how to cope. And man, none of it has been simple.
Episodes
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17. Ask a Therapist 4: Attachment Styles Wrap Up
Our favorite couple's therapist, Estefi, comes back to wrap up an introduction to attachment theory by reviewing fearful-avoidant and secure attachment styles and how that shows up in relationships. This is an episode I could listen to over and over. TW: Mentions of self-harm & abuse. Resources:...
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15. The Second Part of the Tw*tswatting Fiasco
When a community starts using humor to cope with hard circumstances, what options would leadership of any sort have? What types of actions are helpful, and what types of actions make it substantially worse? We explore this on a sociological and psychological level and poke fun at situations like...
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14. The Episode That Was Here & Then Gone, & is now Quietly Back Pt. 1
The very vague discussion about a thing that allegedly happened on a base and what it even means for a community to make jokes in this way. Explicit warning: We use the term "tw*tswatted" a lot. The episode was up and then taken down, but now it's up for good.
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16. Ask a Therapist 3: Attachment Styles
No diagnose-ment going on here. A discussion on two of the attachment styles, a quiz to find out yours, and listen to Noel get a little therapy of her own. Part 2 is coming out soon, where we connect this to military lifestyles and go over the goals of learning your own attachment style.
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13. Military Life: Reddit Stories 1
We go to Reddit to get your stories, questions, and comments- and boy, do we answer. Thank you for being so patient over summer break! We hope you enjoy.
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12. Ask a Therapist 2: Military Relationships and Maintaining Connection
Back by popular demand, we have Estefanía Ospina-Alikhan LMFT on to talk about relationships, communication, and connection. We laugh, we cry, we talk about throwing elbows. A good time was had by all, and I'm so excited for you to check this out too. What is a six-second kiss, and what does it…
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11. Dependa 2: WHO IS SIX JANE?
Following our breakdown of the term "Dependa," we get into the story of Six Jane- the self-promoted face of all things active duty, shaming the Dependas of the world. But who is she? And why was everything she was doing so far beyond wrong it's almost unbelievable? Follow this journey into the…
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10. Military Myths: THE DEPENDA Part 1
This episode was so juicy we split it into TWO. In this half, we introduce the term "Dependa," where it comes from, and some of the issues that come with it. All of this to explain and set you up for a WHOLE RIDE in the next episode.
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9. The One about Mastery Motivation and Smashing the System
Would it even be us if we didn't make psychology fun and sidestep it with inappropriate stories on smashing the patriarchy? Join us for this ride, where we talk about interesting motivation theories and concepts and how it builds more effective leadership, tell stories about dragging the best out...
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8. Pure Shenanigans
The episode of embarrassing stories because the original intention turned into an embarrassing story. You'll laugh so hard you'll cry, we know we did. Back to psychology and military next week, folks. Enjoy the shenanigans.
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7. Military Myths (That are Kinda BS When you Think About it) Part 1
Man, what an easy, cushy, 1950's wives, wealthy life this military lif... WAIT. Noel and Chelsea talk about the myths, legends, and stupid sayings that go around the military community. Hate hearing you didn't come with your spouses' sea bag?? WE DO TOO. Sick of being told if you were meant to…
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6. The One With All the Cultural Experiences
Noel and Chelsea discuss different aspects of how moving so often leads to incredible exposure to many cultures and why that is important, no matter where you are. Find out the HUGE thing Chelsea fears, what kind of juice Noel was only able to get in the Middle East, and which thing Chelsea said...
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5. The Brandon Act
Noel Ross and Chelsea Evans go over the story behind The Brandon Act, and what about the Act could be really effective. We also laugh about generational differences, sniffing our significant others, and coin our term for leaders we don't particularly care for. Content Warning: Mentions of the...
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4. Bonus Episode: Ask a Therapist
Our first Ask a Therapist episode! Find out what tea we spilled, some information that will SHOOKETH some military community members, and as a bonus, what BADASS thing our favorite Therapist did to break a bone. Estefanía Ospina-Alikhan LMFT answers some listener questions and goes into some...
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3. The One Where Noel Tells Some of Her Own Stories feat. Chelsea Evans
Noel goes into some of her own dark past with humor, honesty, and a lot of side stories. Trigger warnings- talk of child abuse, mention of suicide. No over-the-top details. Bringing levity to hard things, Noel shares her experiences in hopes of bringing light to some of the things everyone misses...
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2: How to Change Everyone Else Around You (Hint: You Can’t)
Going into the definition of Mindfulness, and why it's something available to everyone. How does this effect how you relate to everyone around you? If you can't change the people you see everyday, whether family, work, or your neighbors, what can you do? Coming from a military life perspective,...
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1. Five Minute Body Scan
Typically heard at the end of a yoga class by Noel Ross, this quick body scan focuses on allowing the body to rest with affirmations of self care.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Realistic take on life with humor from a mindfulness point of view. Noel and Chelsea met one day and said, ”You have a degree, I have a degree, we love to laugh and discuss these things- maybe we should share these laughs and get people talking about the stuff that really matters.” The rest was herstory. This podcast is here to shine a light on the challenges, success stories, support in place, and the just funny shit about military life and how we have all figured out how to cope. And man, none of it has been simple.
HOSTED BY
Noel and Chelsea
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Realistic take on life with humor from a mindfulness point of view. Noel and Chelsea met one day and said, ”You have a degree, I have a degree, we love to laugh and discuss these things- maybe we should share these laughs and get people talking about the stuff that really matters.” The rest was...
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