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DEFIANT: With Amie Archibald-Varley

Written by: Amie Archibald-Varley & Jordan Varley
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  • Things have been extremely difficult. A pandemic, divisive politics, climate change, a war, women’s rights & Civil Rights, wealth inequality, housing, inflation, relationships, Social Media…The list can go on and on. We have focused on all these important issues but neglected the most important issue. Our mental health. People aren’t ok…. Social media is FAKE. We tend to show the best sides of ourselves—the truth or rawness of emotion/reality is rarely shown. When those of us no longer fit the “idea or concept of normal,” “status quo” or society’s ablest viewpoints, we often face stigma and marginalization. We are demonized, ostracized, and othered. We internalize this abuse in our own minds and turn on ourselves. You are not alone. YOU ARE DEFIANT. We can talk about mental health. We can advocate for mental health. We can change our mental health. Join us as we shine a light into the darkest recesses of our minds by discussing our own experiences, perceptions, and popular culture. There will be laughter, maybe some tears and defiantly thought-provoking moments. We can break down barriers, discussing mental health, wellness and living – just being here, being defiant together.
    2023
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Episodes
  • Dealing with Hopelessness: Should we shove those feelings all the way down?

    Dealing with Hopelessness: Should we shove those feelings all the way down?
    Mar 29 2023

    In this episode, Amie and Jordan talk about their feelings of hopelessness and how they manage or don’t manage, to deal with the constant onslaught of tragic news being reported on by the media. 
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    40 mins
  • Fertility, Fatigue and Family: DEFIANT Family

    Fertility, Fatigue and Family: DEFIANT Family
    Mar 2 2023

    In this episode, Amie and Jordan continue to talk about their journey through life by focusing on their fertility journey, having twins and how their marriage has changed over time. There are a lot of lessons and insights to be gleaned from these experiences, lots of tears and laughs. 

    Don't forget to listen all the way to the end....kind of like a marvel movie...
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    17 mins
  • Red tube dress, Coco-buttered legs, and the friend-zone: Our Love Story

    Red tube dress, Coco-buttered legs, and the friend-zone: Our Love Story
    Feb 15 2023

    Amie and Jordan take you through their love story, explaining the trials and tribulations of dating, becoming engaged and getting married in a relationship between a neurotypical woman and an autistic man. So, what do impressions, a red dress, coco-buttered legs, and the friend zone have to do with it? Tune in and find out. Youtube @defiantpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OrAaelKOTyPpPLI00MyuA Twitter @amievarley Gmail: bedefiantpodcast@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/defiantamie/ @defiantamie
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    35 mins
Social Sciences Psychology Hygiene & Healthy Living
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