Ep. 2 [INTRO MONTH]: More Introduction, Texting & Technology In This Age, Emotions, and more

*Trigger Warning: for topics regarding abuse, suicide, self-harm, and other topics surrounding these. These discussions are within our anime shows segments (OTAKU CORNER) and that STARTS at the 1 HOUR, 18 MINUTES mark. It ENDS at 1 HOUR, 40 MINUTES mark. If you don't believe you are comfortable listening to topics like these, please refrain from listening then. We want to let all of our listeners know that there are so many resources out there for you if you are struggling, there are people willing and wanting to help, and that you are not alone.  Resources are below if you are struggling or if you know someone who is struggling:  • Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24/7: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)  • Colorado Crisis Services website: http://coloradocrisisservices.org/  • Colorado Crisis Services lifeline, available 24/7/365: 1-844-493-TALK(8255) ---  For their second episode, Ian & Ivy dive a little deeper into their introductions, make important announcements and clear up confusions about the podcast.  The pair delve into their memories of high school, especially the awkward ones. Next up, Ivy brings up pathological liars vs. straight shooters and the science behind them. Ian touches on how texting practices in this day and age is so intricate where, now, context, body language, and facial expression are left out of the picture. After discussions about smart devices helping to catch criminals, a religiously-affiliated school taking taxpayer funds, and two gruesome anime shows, both contemplate what is an emotion, concluding the episode.  Use #CoffeeTalk for comments and ask the pair some questions using #AskIanIvy for their advice segment at the end of the month. Like our brand-new Facebook Page for show notes in the "Notes" tab (www.facebook.com/coffeewianivy/). If you can condense what you got in 140 characters, tweet us @coffeewianivy. We want to hear your thoughts on any of the topics we’ve discussed! Thank you so much for listening!  Segments in this episode: HEADLINES, OTAKU CORNER, & QUESTIONS WITHOUT ANSWERS