Many people argue that kids these days aren’t as strong because they all receive “participation” ribbons or trophies.  They say that if there isn’t a clear “winner”, kids will grow up weak and will be less inclined to work hard. In this episode we share some recent tough parenting moments that illuminate some of the problems with this argument.

Many people argue that kids these days aren’t as strong because they all receive “participation” ribbons or trophies.  They say that if there isn’t a clear “winner”, kids will grow up weak and will be less inclined to work hard. In this episode we share some recent tough parenting moments that illuminate some of the problems with this argument.

Join us on a ridiculously fun journey that celebrates not only our unique stories but also the little imperfections & mistakes that make us human. The show you’re too shy to ask for!  

Join us on a ridiculously fun journey that celebrates not only our unique stories but also the little imperfections &amp; mistakes that make us human. The show you’re too shy to ask for!

Cynthia and Josie's Unmentionables

In Defence of The Participation Ribbon

So last episode on home vs hospital births inspired a lot of heated conversations! Many of you expressed how surprising it was to hear close friends completely disagree with each other. With that in mind, we decided to try to unpack some of the reasons why it often feels like everyone is fighting these days (even with those who share the same views!). We also discuss how fear and trauma impacts our ability to listen deeply and why we should all start assuming the best instead of the worst of each other. 



More information about Daryl Davis: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/accidental-courtesy/



NYT ARTICLE: What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/style/loretta-ross-smith-college-cancel-culture.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb

So last episode on home vs hospital births inspired a lot of heated conversations! Many of you expressed how surprising it was to hear close friends completely disagree with each other. With that in mind, we decided to try to unpack some of the reasons why it often feels like everyone is fighting these days (even with those who share the same views!). We also discuss how fear and trauma impacts our ability to listen deeply and why we should all start assuming the best instead of the worst of each other. 
 
More information about Daryl Davis: <a href="https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/accidental-courtesy/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/accidental-courtesy/</a>
 
NYT ARTICLE: What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In?
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/style/loretta-ross-smith-college-cancel-culture.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&amp;referringSource=articleShare&amp;sgrp=c-cb" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/style/loretta-ross-smith-college-cancel-culture.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&amp;referringSource=articleShare&amp;sgrp=c-cb</a>

Yes, You Can Be Friends (or at least, friendly) With People You Don’t Always Agree With

We generally get along about most things. But once we had a discussion and realized that there is a topic we totally disagree on: where to give birth. We unpack our radically different birth stories and debate the pros and cons of home vs hospital births on this heated episode (proving you can still be friends with people you don’t always agree with!)



For more information on Hypnobirthing if you’re interested: https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/hypnobirthing#methods



For more information about Elaine Welteroth and her charity, follow @birthfund



Here’s also an article written by her on Black maternal health: https://time.com/6249274/elaine-welteroth-midwifery-care-maternal-health/



And if you’re interested, check out episode 5 of For The Culture, called “The Standard Of Care”: 

https://gem.cbc.ca/for-the-culture-with-amanda-parris

Lancet Article : Home birth—proceed with caution

Home Births Proceed With Caution

We generally get along about most things. But once we had a discussion and realized that there is a topic we totally disagree on: where to give birth. We unpack our radically different birth stories and debate the pros and cons of home vs hospital births on this heated episode (proving you can still be friends with people you don’t always agree with!)
 
For more information on Hypnobirthing if you’re interested: <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/hypnobirthing#methods" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/hypnobirthing#methods</a>
 
For more information about Elaine Welteroth and her charity, follow @birthfund
 
Here’s also an article written by her on Black maternal health: <a href="https://time.com/6249274/elaine-welteroth-midwifery-care-maternal-health/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://time.com/6249274/elaine-welteroth-midwifery-care-maternal-health/</a>
 
And if you’re interested, check out episode 5 of For The Culture, called “The Standard Of Care”: 
<a href="https://gem.cbc.ca/for-the-culture-with-amanda-parris" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://gem.cbc.ca/for-the-culture-with-amanda-parris</a>
Lancet Article : Home birth—proceed with caution
<a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673610611658/fulltext">Home Births Proceed With Caution</a>

The Only Fight We Got Into:  Home vs Hospital Births

Psychologists are increasingly saying that focusing on yourself is more likely to lead to a happy life. So what if instead of trying to find your “other half” you instead decide to make yourself whole. In this episode we chat with Andrea Bain, author of Single Girl Problems: Why Being Single Isn’t A Problem To Be Solved about how to reframe and embrace solo living. 



To get a copy of Andrea’s book, click this link: https://www.amazon.ca/Single-Girl-Problems-Problem-Solved/dp/1459739094



If you are interested in Othership, the fine folks there have offered our listeners 11% off credit packages by using the Code: PLEASURE.  **This can only be used on credit packages & one time per person.  Just download the booking app https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/othership-booking-app/id1604297378



And if you can share your favourite podcasts with your network or community- we would be forever in your debt. And if you send us a nice note we will show it on social media! 

Psychologists are increasingly saying that focusing on yourself is more likely to lead to a happy life. So what if instead of trying to find your “other half” you instead decide to make yourself whole. In this episode we chat with Andrea Bain, author of Single Girl Problems: Why Being Single Isn’t A Problem To Be Solved about how to reframe and embrace solo living. 
 
To get a copy of Andrea’s book, click this link: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Single-Girl-Problems-Problem-Solved/dp/1459739094" data-auth="NotApplicable">https://www.amazon.ca/Single-Girl-Problems-Problem-Solved/dp/1459739094</a>
 
If you are interested in Othership, the fine folks there have offered our listeners 11% off credit packages by using the Code: PLEASURE.  **This can only be used on credit packages &amp; one time per person.  Just download the booking app https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/othership-booking-app/id1604297378
 
And if you can share your favourite podcasts with your network or community- we would be forever in your debt. And if you send us a nice note we will show it on social media!

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