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Have you ever reflected on your relationships and wondered - Is this toxic? Sure, many of us have experienced toxic friendships, romantic relationships, or family members. But what about your relationship between you and your phone? You and your favorite Pop Star? The relationship between your cat and that one blue jay who won't stop dive-bombing him in the back yard? (That one's probably toxic.)
After detoxing from a nightmare boss, and a toxic work environment, voice actors Ivy Hensley and Katie Boothe weigh in on relationships of all kinds. What do you need to detox from?
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Send us a text Ivy and Katie talk about one of Ivy's favorite shows growing up, The Facts of Life. But Katie's never seen it! How does the show age? Like fine wine? Like a school milk carton left in a locker over winter break? Icebreaker: Haunted Houses. TRIGGER WARNING: Racism, age gap dating, abortion
Send us a text Katie shares some of her highlights (or lowlights) from her slog through online dating. Some of the worst offenders are put on blast (anonymously), and Katie recounts all that she learned about herself and the dating process. Icebreaker: Caffeine
Send us a text Katie and Ivy have very different dating histories. Ivy met her man "as a child" as she often says, and Katie waded through the online dating swamp for nearly 15 years before she finally found the right guy. Katie explains what that experience was like in this two part episode. Icebreaker: Sports
Send us a text Are you new to the area, and you're looking to make new friends as an adult? It's insanely difficult and awkward! Katie and Ivy talk about their experiences making friends online, and offer some more delightful advice on how to go about finding friends online, safely!
Send us a text This week, Ivy and Katie discuss going "no contact" with family members. It seems to be an occurrence that's growing in frequency, which is not great...but when there's no other option, do you owe it to yourself? Is it toxic to ghost a family member?
Send us a text With everyone so quick to point out the bad in people and spotting red flags, Katie and Ivy decide to chat about the green flags in relationships. We will go over the ridiculous 8 possible flags and laugh about the lack of flags in the past. Hear about the flags we saw, or didn't see, and decide if this episode was non-toxic, toxic-ish, or if it was just a toxic waste of time!
Send us a text Katie and Ivy continue our conversation about humans' relationships with AI, including AI induced psychosis, chatbots, creativity and copyright. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about psychosis, self-harm, and suicide. Sound effects provided by Zapsplat.
Send us a text Katie and Ivy talk about humans' relationships with AI, including AI induced psychosis, chatbots, creativity and copyright. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about psychosis, self-harm, and suicide. Sound effects provided by Zapsplat.
Send us a text This week, Ivy and Katie continue their conversation about toxic relationships in media, focusing on music, musicals, and social media.
Send us a text Ivy and Katie had some messed up conceptions of what relationships were supposed to be when they were young. They mostly blame the media...In this episode, they call out some of the books, movies, and TV shows that had a major impact on what we thought to expect from future relationships. Spoiler: TV isn't real!
Send us a text From our first crushes in Teen Beat, to Beatlemania and Stan, Ivy and Katie discuss what a parasocial relationship is, and how they can be both beneficial and harmful to us. But are they toxic? And how do we know when we need to come back to Earth?
Send us a text In this lighthearted episode, we chat about our relationships to animals of all kinds. Whether they offer us emotional support, or they bite the shit out of us...or both, pet ownership has increased dramatically post pandemic. And we can see why!
Send us a text Are Boomers really hopeless at technology? Is Gen Alpha the sticky iPad Generation? We break down what supposedly defines recent generations' relationship to changing technology, and share our hottest takes. sound effects provided by zapsplat.com
Send us a text Ever wondered where the tipping point is? At what point does a relationship officially become toxic? What about your friendships? Romantic relationships? Your obsession with your favorite K Pop group? Hosts Ivy and Katie break down what makes a relationship toxic - according to scientific and psychological research, as well as our own opinions.
Send us a text Since we have both fully detoxed from our toxic work experiences, and are now self-proclaimed detox experts, we are broadening our horizons and talking about relationships of all kinds. We'll break down our opinions on whether a relationshop is toxic, or just a waste of time. Join us for Season 2 of our podcast, for more snark, sass, and hot takes! We've missed you! sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com
Send us a text We started this podcast with a goal: detox from rotten work scenarios! Mission accomplished! so, instead of beating a dead boss, we agree that we are fully detoxed and want to move on! So, in this final episode of Season one, Katie and Ivy discuss what they've learned from having and leaving toxic workplaces and where to go from here. We will return in a few weeks with a brand new direction!
Send us a text Wouldn't it be great it we could all make money from playing some dumb game on our phones? We'll compare some new school and old school get rich quick schemes and scams. What's the real deal with all these online courses? Can you really make big bucks with "no experience necessary?" Spoiler: Nope.
Send us a text This week we're digging up some dirt on bosses who weren't mircomanaging narcissists, but they were actual criminals. A nun who embezzled almost a million bucks, a med-tech blonde billionaire, a dentist who was an actual legendary drug kingpin, and donuts. Very special donuts. TRIGGER WARNINGS: S*xual assault, not detailed but mentioned.
Send us a text Ever feel like saying "no" at work is career suicide? In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth that being a team player means being a doormat. From dodging weekend emails to surviving boundary-busting bosses, we're serving up real talk on how to protect your time, energy, and sanity—without setting the whole office on fire. Because sometimes the most professional thing you can say is a polite, "Absolutely not."
Send us a text In this Pride Month episode, we're diving deep into the rainbow-washed waters of corporate LGBTQ+ support. From glittery ad campaigns to colorful logos, many companies show up big in June—but how many are actually walking the walk year-round Whether you're feeling skeptical or hopeful this Pride, this episode will challenge your perspective and spark conversations that matter. 🌈 Sources: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/finding-lgbt-friendly-workplaces&nb...
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