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To Read Romance Novels
Hey It's Okay
10/22/20 • 70 min
Content warning: brief historical references to rape in romance novels.
While not all of us have read Dinosaur Erotica (it's a real thing), a lot of us have probably read a romance novel whether or not we realized it. Listen as Kiwi takes Kristin gently by the hand and leads her into the world of the romance novel - a place we don't need to be ashamed to visit.
Special shout out to Alli from the SSR Podcast for her wisdom on romance in YA fiction!
What we read for this episode (full show notes here):
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To Reject Toxic Positivity
Hey It's Okay
01/21/21 • 48 min
This is the episode to listen to when you've seen one too many "choose joy" or "good vibes only" posts on Instagram and you want a constructive way to scream into the void.
What we read for this episode:
- What Is Toxic Positivity?
- Toxic Positivity During the Pandemic
- Time to Ditch Toxic Positivity, Experts Say
- Toxic Positivity: A Cultural History from Voltaire to Pixar
- Don't Always Look on the Bright Side
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Hey It's Okay If You Don't Listen to Trailers
Hey It's Okay
09/20/20 • 2 min
Introducing the Hey It's Okay podcast! Coming September 24th 2020, Kristin Vermilya and Kiwi Schloffel (you've never heard of them) take you into their worries, struggles, and breakthroughs as they navigate the minefield of societal messaging.
This is a podcast for people who are sick of feeling bad - about everything, all the time.
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To Be in Debt
Hey It's Okay
11/12/20 • 82 min
In this two-parter, Kristin and Kiwi talk with money coach Keina Newell about how elementary schools used to have class pet hamsters. And they also talk about debt. Whether you are drowning in student loan debt or you've maxed out your credit cards, please know that we think you can still have that latte.
What we read:
- Debt, the First 5,000 Years by David Graeber
- Victorian Crime and Punishment: Debtors
- The Great American Debt Boom
- How America's Love Affair with Debt Has Grown
- Pew: Young, Underemployed and Optimistic
- Minimum Wage Workers Cannot Afford Rent in Any U.S. State
- Charts: How Bad the Student Loan Debt Situation Is
Where to find Keina:
If You're Basic
Hey It's Okay
10/01/20 • 41 min
We're here to face the real issue of our time: the pumpkin spice-industrial complex.
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If You Don't Love Your Body
Hey It's Okay
01/28/21 • 50 min
Navigating how we feel about our bodies is so tough and we aren't where we want to be. This time, we explore body neutrality, body positivity, and how societal messaging from a young age shapes how we feel about ourselves.
Content warning: eating disorder recovery, weight, dieting, body image issues.
What we read for this episode:
- Forget Body Positivity, How About Body Neutrality?
- The Rise of the Body Neutrality Movement
- Body Neutrality Acknowledges the Struggles of Self-Love
- Body Neutrality
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If You Feel Stuck
Hey It's Okay
02/04/21 • 61 min
Whether fear is holding you back from taking the next step or you don't even know what you want to do in life, this episode looks at what causes us to feel stuck and how to take a baby step forward.
What we read for this episode:
- If You're Feeling Stuck, This May Be Why
- Is 30 Too Old to Start Over Again? (No.)
- Society's Obsession with Early Success
- How to Get Out of a Rut
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To Have Weird Holiday Traditions
Hey It's Okay
12/10/20 • 60 min
In our first ever listener call-in episode, we share your weirdest holiday traditions alongside some of the strangest across the globe. From how you wrap presents to Elf on the Shelf variations - y'all are weird. And we love it.
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Thank you to everyone who called in! We'd love to hear your own rankings for these traditions over on our Instagram.
PS - listen all the way past the outro music for a surprise!
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To Be Burnt Out
Hey It's Okay
09/24/20 • 61 min
Kristin & Kiwi dive into the history of burn out (featuring their boy, Dr. Herbert Freudenberger) and talk about their own experiences with wanting to set it all on fire and walk away.
What we read:
To Go to Therapy
Hey It's Okay
10/15/20 • 51 min
Would you rather have your psychologist string you up in a wicker basket or have a priest exorcise your demons away? Get yourself a therapist who can do both.
Visit the Loveland Foundation therapy fund for Black women and girls.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Hey It's Okay have?
Hey It's Okay currently has 22 episodes available.
What topics does Hey It's Okay cover?
The podcast is about Social, Culture, Society & Culture, Society, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Hey It's Okay?
The episode title 'To Read Romance Novels' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hey It's Okay?
The average episode length on Hey It's Okay is 52 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hey It's Okay released?
Episodes of Hey It's Okay are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Hey It's Okay?
The first episode of Hey It's Okay was released on Sep 20, 2020.
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