You can’t live in this world without other people annoying you, so in this episode, we talk about our individual pet peeves, why some pet peeves are universal and some are individual, and cultural differences of social norms.

Resources:

Pet Peeve

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_peeve

Misophonia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misophonia

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It’s wedding season, so let’s talk about it! In this episode, we talk about our own weddings, what we’d do differently now, renewal of wedding vows, how huge weddings have gotten, and some current wedding trends.

Resources:

Weddings

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding

4 tips to save as a guest this wedding season

https://theweek.com/personal-finance/wedding-guest-save-money

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In this episode, we talk all about toxic communication, including making it all about yourself, frequent interrupting, rambling, opinion-jacking, and how to be a better communicator.

Resources:

How to be a better listener in 7 steps

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-be-a-better-listener

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We all want to be more attractive, but the question is why? In this episode, we dive into studies about attractiveness, what the advantages of attractiveness are, and tips for how to buck cultural beauty standards.

Resources:

5 ways to rebel against society’s body standards

https://recoverywarriors.com/reclaim-body-image/

Physical attractiveness

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_attractiveness

Physical attractiveness stereotype

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_attractiveness_stereotype

Body privilege

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_privilege

Lookism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lookism

Ugly law

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugly_law

Halo effect

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_effect

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This week, we talk about luxury brands and why some people (including Veronica!) are so drawn to them. We also talk about luxury brand dupes, the quiet luxury trend, and if we buy generic at the grocery store.

Resources:

Luxury Goods Statistics

https://www.news.market.us/luxury-goods-statistics/

Quiet luxury isn’t just a trend

https://www.fastcompany.com/90967767/quiet-luxury-isnt-just-a-trend-its-a-clever-business-model

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In this episode, we share our childhood memories of libraries and discuss what libraries are like now, why libraries (and librarians!) are so important for communities, the crisis that libraries are currently facing, and how we can help.

Resources:

How to support your local library

https://www.libbylife.com/2024-02-12-love-the-library-here-s-how-you-can-support-your-local-branch-

Libraries in the U.S.

https://www.statista.com/topics/1469/libraries/#topicOverview

The Quiet Crisis Facing U.S. Public Libraries

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/95383-the-quiet-crisis-facing-u-s-public-libraries.html

Does the Library of Congress have every book?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiYtEpUlFVY

Libraries

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library

Library of Alexandria

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Alexandria

Library of Congress

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress

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This week, we’re lamenting all the midlife doctors and appointments you suddenly have to start going to, including preventative healthcare like colonoscopies and mammograms. Aging is not for the faint of heart!

Resources:

A User’s Guide to Midlife: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/06/24/well/live/midlife-health-body-changes-guide.html

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In this episode, we dive deeper into our religious upbringings and how we feel about religion now, including concerns about control, agnosticism vs. atheism, and some tips if you’re struggling with organized religion.

Resources:

Agnosticism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnosticism

Atheism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheism

6 Ways to Cope with Religious and Spiritual Struggles

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-pursuit-of-peace/202403/6-ways-to-cope-with-religious-and-spiritual-struggles

How to Thrive After Leaving Your Religion and Emerge Stronger

https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-thrive-after-leaving-your-religion-and-emerge-stronger

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