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The Dame Debate
by The Dame Debate
Welcome to the Dame Debate where we read widely, think critically, and dive deeply.
Episodes
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The Feminine Shadow
In our fourth episode we take a deep dive into Dune by Frank Herbert. Specifically we dig into Lady Jessica and he role as a woman, wife, and mother. How she integrates her emotions, challenges her fears, and masters herself.
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FOMO NO-MO: from jealous to joyous
In our third episode we mull over what jealousy looks like in friend dynamics, how we can be boxed out or fall away from each other. But Tyler realizes that she tends to have a negative reaction when she hears others having a positive experience without her. Why? Insecurity? What reaction would…
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Victim to Victor: Clearing the molasses
In our second episode we tackle a problem Gail has noticed popping up for her. If our friends approach us when they've been wronged by someone how can we give council and not come off as a victim blamer by leaving space for their feelings. Often times our feelings can serve as sticky molasses,...
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Why the Dame Debate pt.2
In our first episode we started to outline how we landed on the new name for the podcast and the logo. But after recording we felt like there was still more to discuss! So join us as we big a bit deeper into the symbolism and meaning of The Dame Debate. Check out our website for things we link to...
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Why the Dame Debate?
In this first episode we get into the meaning of the name "The Dame Debate" for our new podcast. Why we chose the name and what it means to us, as well as our new logo and the symbolism therein. But along the way we talk about female friendship, the relationship between women and men in a…
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The Genuine Gals are trying something new
#40 Times are changing, it's almost a new year, and everyone's lives have evolved. The Genuine Gals podcast is trying something new! Join us this episode as we bid farewell and exciting tidings to Kami and welcome in a new host, Tyler. We will cover what changes are on the horizon and give…
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How Being Disagreeable is the Genuine Way
#039 The title says it all - we really get into why being disagreeable is more genuine than being agreeable. In reality, agreeing to agree and stir something up is in no way helpful. There is a way to go about things if you are not wanting to really dig into something that you disagree with but...
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Grief: How to Deal
#038 This episode we really get into grief, death and how it's all viewed. We use the analogy from Harry Potter about the deathly hallows and the three brothers. It's a fascinating conversation where we really wrestle with viewpoints, how hard death can be, different scenarios, why it happens and...
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TGG Anniversary
#037 We can believe it's been a year! Happy Anniversary! This episode we decided to take time to reflect on how we have improved and it's a really insightful episode on how we have progressed and where we want to go. We couldn't stop smiling while we listened to this back and it really felt like…
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Genuine Gal: Chelsea Holmes - cont.
#036 We try to pick up where we last left of with Chelsea from her episode a while back. Take a listen to that if you haven't already then listen to this one - it's worth it, we promise. Chelsea is the astrology guru you've always wanted and needed in your life. We take a deep dive into Gail's...
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Rapid Fire Questions #4: Kam & Gail
#035 Such a fun episode! We talk about the artist and the muse, openness with your partner, taking things as they come and so much more! We love these rapid fire discussions because they are really off the cuff, spur of the moment and in the moment. These questions feel random in the moment but...
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Rapid Fire Questions #3: Kam & Gail
#034 This one is a fun one with similar formatting to the other Rapid Fire episodes but we go down a deep hole with the simple question of "What gets you out of a rut?". We answer the question then we continue conversing in our organic, genuine, "out to lunch" kind of way. It's a really…
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Rapid Fire Questions #2: Kam & Gail
#033 Or not so rapid fire! This is a fun one we dive into everything from first kisses to parenting. You know we love to jibber jabber but we really get into some thoughtfulness and wrestle with a few things. We have fun along the way, of course, but it'll getcha thinkin! We love it an we hope…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Genuine Gal: Bristol
#032 Let's talk about getting vulnerable and how good that can be for you and others...this episode gets to the heart of things and our dear friend Bristols lays her heart out for all to see. It's a beautiful episode full of our usual twists and turns but we really get to serious meet of what...
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Rapid Fire Questions #1: Kam & Gail
#031 Rapid fire or not so rapid fire...we will let you decide! Since we haven't answered our own rapid fire questions, we decided to take some time to do so. We have some debate and add in some additional questions that get's Kam in a bit of a tizzy but we work through it. Rapid fire questions…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Genuine Gal: Kate Tichelkamp
#030 We are so excited for you to meet our friend and genuine gal, Kate Tichelkamp! We talk about life, work, our younger selves, the future, politics, and Kate's various areas of expertise. Kate lives in St. Louis, MO and is heavily involved in the nonprofit world. We learned so much from Kate…
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Change, pt. 1
#029 I bet you are thinking "change is an awfully broad topic, what do you mean by 'change'?" Well you are correct - it is a broad topic! We simply converse opening about the topic of change and I am sure we will approach the topic again. We get into it in terms of work, personal life…
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Shame vs Guilt
This one is a thinker and we are intrigued by it - Shame and guilt, are they good for us? What should we look out for? Is there a difference? We really look at it but we of course take some turns that are unexpected and getcha thinkin! We get into how Brene Brown really has a handle on this one…
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Owning Your Mistakes & Other Things
To start the new year off with a bang, we talk about owning your shit ...and some other stuff, as usual! When looking at mistakes, we pose the question of 'What's a healthy level of looking at the mistake and analyzing it?". We veer a bit off topic (but it's worth while) and we really take a dive...
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Self-Compassion (cont.)
#026 We revisit the self-compassion topic and dig around a little further on the topic. We felt we needed to circle back on the topic and continue the discussion. There are many view points on this topic and circle up on the book Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin, MD. We get into the psychological...
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What Does It Mean To Be A Genuine Gal: Chelsea Holmes
#025 WOW! That was our initial reaction when we finished this conversation with our friend Chelsea! Chelsea is an astrologer, tarot card reader, life coach and friend. Kami met Chelsea at a previous job and have stayed connected ever since. Chelsea is full of knowledge, compassion and a genuine...
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Division of Labor
#024 We really tried to get into the nitty gritty of the topic of the division of labor within a household - leave it to us to really trail off on some side tangents. Our conclusion is it's important and hold firm that it comes down to personal preference and communication. We really encourage…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Genuine Gal: Sammy Barranco
#023 Today Gail sits with our good friend, Sammy Barranco, formerly Sammy Stevens! We both know Sammy from college and really admire her for her attention to detail and intentionality she portrays in every area of her life. Gail does a great job doing this interview solo and really digs in with...
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Starting a Family
#022 Well we have touched on this before but we really thought it was important to talk more about this topic - starting a family, the fertility journey and getting pregnant. Life is hard and there are things that make it even more difficult but for good reason, like having kids. While the female...
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Genuine Convo
#021 Well this one has so many rabbit holes that we go down that we are chalking it up to a "Genuine Convo" also known as "A Mixed Bag of Tricks". We start with social media and how it can impact us. Then we move into celebrities, our attachment to them, and the psychology behind being an...
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Mate Value
#020 Well leave it to us to go down some rabbit holes! Today we get into the theory of Mate Value and why, as genuine women, we try to alter our appearance and our minds to be a certain way. Everything from fake lashes (seemingly harmless, right?) to our beliefs. Through this journey we take a…
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Self-Compassion
#019 We dive into the aspect of self-compassion as it's described in the book Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin. The approach we take is how we look at this for ourselves and for each other. The book lists three different parts of self-compassion and we really look at them, ask the hard questions...
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What Does It Mean To Be A Genuine Gal: Tyler Rodrigues
#018 Today we sit with our good friend, Tyler, who is a female by the way, and we get into everything from how to handle sticky situations and conversations to why we are the way we are. We bounce all over the place but it's a true, genuine, fun time and I think you're really going to love it!...
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Living a Purposeful Life
#017 This episode really digs into what it means to live a purpose driven life, the questions we sometimes ask ourselves in regard to the purpose of our life here on earth and just overall how we handle the ebbs and flows of life. We believe there is a reason for our existence but sometimes we...
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Envy vs. Happiness For Others
#016 This episode we get into our thoughts on if we are able to show pure happiness for someone upon hearing some exciting news - for example, someone you know well announces they get a new job, are you immediately happy for them or do you resort to envious emotion of wanting what they have or do...
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What Does It Mean To Be A Genuine Gal: Adrian Lovett
#015 OUR FIRST GUEST! Adrian Lovett - from Dallas, TX living in Oklahoma City, 29, married and a dog mom! We are so excited for you to hear Adrian's perspective on being a genuine person, what it means to her, how she learned to be this version of herself, our take on some of her view points and...
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Perception
#014 Perception is such a big topic for us and we could have definitely taken this episode into many episodes and we may even circle back on it in the future. Perception is a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something - a mental impression - and sometimes people perceive things...
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The Fear of Failure
#013 We decided it was time to dig into the big topic of fear and failure, the fear of failure, what fear means and why failure is something we fear. We talk ourselves in circles while also making perfect sense. We give examples, we touch on imposter syndrome and we even talk more into childhood...
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Narcissistic Tendencies
#012 This episode really gets into narcissism - we look into how the majority of people have tendencies, the origin of the word and degree of severity. We talk about how to identify a narcissist and determine if you are being manipulated in work, friendships, family or a romantic relationship.…
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The "Let Them" Theory
#011 We dive into the "Let Them" theory, from Mel Robbins. We look at the positives and negatives of the theory, how best to apply it and some exceptions to the rule. The theory is backed by the way to achieve peace in life. We consider it a fascinating way to approach situations in life but not...
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Love, Pain & Everything In Between
#010 We are looking at the quote "Love does not hurt.Stop convincing yourself that you'd rather be in pain with someone than be in pain without them." This is our last episode of this series where we analyze specific self help quotes - the good and the bad - and tweak them a little bit to capture...
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Thinking Differently Than Others & Communication
#009 We dive into the quote "Not everyone thinks like you. What makes sense to you doesn't necessarily make sense to someone else. Communicate." We see this as more of a reminder and think through all of the times we thought others should think like us. It's a simple thought that we have to…
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Understanding Other People's Potential
#008 This is a solo Gail episode where she comes at this weeks quote from every angle possible. The quote: "Falling for the potential of who someone could be instead of who they actually are will cause you grave pain and disappointment. The sooner you let go. The faster you'll heal." Everything...
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Expectations & Working For What You Want in Life
#007 Looking at another life motto: "No one owes you anything. You are the leader of your own life. Work for what you want. That makes you the most powerful person you can be." We dive into what this phrase really means, how it pertains to our own lives, what it could mean for yours and analyzing...
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Happiness & Being the Leader of Your Own Life
#006 Well nothing new here, we dive deep into some key phrases people like to throw around as motivation and encouragement. The two sayings are "It's no one's responsibility to make you happy. Stop giving up your power by expecting someone or something to change your life." and " No one owes you...
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Selflessness, Selfishness & Humility
#005 We are diving into the world of selflessness this episode. What does it mean? Are there good sides to selfishness? And what is the true definition of humility? We go down some rabbit holes of things we are dealing with in life, currently, and we are interested on your take! Things like…
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Moving Between the Stages of Agreeableness
#004 WOW! We really get into so many hot topics and it gets real - people pleasing, the agreeability spectrum, the hierarchy of needs, successful aging, desperate energy, and how we really need to self please rather than people please - to name a few. We talk about reality tv, romance books and...
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Optimal Growth Zone
#003 We talk a lot about growth and this episode we focus on what that means to us, the research we have done on the topic, the Zone of Proximal Development, how we experience growth and proven ways to understand ourselves better. We get into the psychology behind journaling and understanding our...
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Truth & Resilience
#002 Today we get into truth telling, resilience, healing, practice makes perfect, exposure therapy and how you are the only one you can control. This truly is an episode that goes through a lot of topics like a friendly conversation. We really get into it and talk through some vulnerabilities we...
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Intro, Balance, & Reflection
#001 Welcome to our first episode where we introduce ourselves, dive into the why behind the podcast, the explanation of the Yin & Yang significance and reflection on cultivating meaningful friendships with others who are both like minded and have opposing views to our own. In the discussion…
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