We return from an unplanned break and catch each other up on the chaos that is the world right now. Topics include traumatic dreams, body neutrality, crackdowns on harm reduction, and an unexpected houseguest. Enjoy!

References:

* SAMHSA's response to new executive order

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* Lauren's personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

We respond to a voice message left by a concerned listener. Tangents include retraumatization, rock bottom, and a new roommate. Enjoy!

The quiz we took: I Can Guess Your Exact Birthday By Which Of These Polarizing Foods You Like

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

We’re back with more updates, trauma, and dark humor! Lauren shares a startling new development in her dog saga, Christina laments a bout of relocation depression, and we take a quiz. Tangents include ADHD-friendly jobs, library cards, and Michigan. Enjoy!

The quiz we took: What Should You Major In At College?

Books we referenced:

* Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

* American War by Omar El Akkad

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* Lauren's personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

As the title suggests, we wanted to make an episode where we share what’s been going on in our lives. Topics include onions, a new mascot, moving, and death. Enjoy!

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* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper

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* Lauren's personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

We share listener responses to the questions “Have you ever been betrayed? Have you ever betrayed yourself?” Unsurprisingly, we spend most of the episode talking about childhood shame and religious trauma. Enjoy!

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* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper

* Christina's Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com

* Lauren's personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

We pop in for a brief moment to announce upcoming changes to the podcast. Tangents include Chiweenies and a goth skate party. Enjoy!

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* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper

* Christina's Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com

* Lauren's personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

Lauren presents Christina with a series of questions that make everyone spiral. Topics include backstabbing besties, roommates gone wrong, getting ghosted, when your family thinks you’ve betrayed them, and feeling like a traitor in your body. Enjoy!

Poll due 7/25: How have you experienced betrayal? how have you betrayed yourself? How do you respond?

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* Christina's Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com

* Lauren's personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

We share listener responses to the question “How does unhappiness serve you?” Along the way, Christina reveals a disturbing new development and Lauren continues to face a painful predicament. Luckily our listeners lift the mood and we’re (almost) able to laugh about it. Enjoy?

We’d love to hear from you! Here’s how to join the conversation:

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* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper

* Christina's Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com

* Lauren's personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last