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We're talking this week about a heavy topic - domestic violence. It's much more prevalent than you think, and we'll discuss that latest statistics, victimology and the power and control wheel. And of course we will provide information on how to safely leave the relationship if you or someone you know is a victim of abuse.

Our brain is a wild place, so listen in as Annie regales us with stories of memory oddities, cognition quirks and STRANGE stories from people who have had crazy disturbances in their mind and brain functioning!

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a complicated one that a lot of people struggle with, including our co-host Ellen. She'll explain how she developed it, what it looks like in her daily life and ways to overcome it. Life is short and we all deserve to love ourselves through it, so let's make that happen for you! Then, we'll take a deep dive into the wild world of fandoms! From K-POP, One Direction and Harry Potter fans to Outlander, Wattpad, and everything in between, we'll rank them all!

We're breaking down the greatest personality test of ALL TIME. It's called the Process Communication Model and you've probably never heard of it. We'll tell you all about it and how you can take it! Then we get into a long talk about our least favorite kind of personality - the TOADIE. They're running rampant and you need to avoid them at all costs! From Selling Sunset, Vanderpump Rules, Pride & Prejudice, and Hamilton - toadies are on the LOOSE!

The biblical signal of impending doom to the end of...your relationship. In this episode, we are talking about famous psychologist Dr. John Gottman's famed "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness and Stonewalling. Used individually between you and your partner , they spell trouble. Joined together, you better RUN for the hills! Better yet, you better RUN to the antidotes that heal each one, which we'll explain, too! If you are in a relationship, you HAVE to listen to this episode! Then, in the second half of the episode, we're diving into Taylor Swift, who probably has had a run in or two with some of the horsemen in her past relationships. We're talking her iconic new album Folklore, why we love her, why we didn't always (!) and, finally, Ellen explains her magnum opus theory: that "I Knew You Were Trouble" is not and logically cannot be about Harry Styles.

You've probably heard the term "the male gaze," but in this episode, we break down even more what life is like for women in a patriarchal society, AND how you might be contributing to it without even knowing that you are! Calling out faux feminists like Emily Ratajkowski, discussing ways to support our trans friends who are extremely subjected to the male gaze, and seeing how it all links to fatphobia -- this episode has it ALL!

You probably have heard the term 'fatphobia,' but do you know what it really means? In your everyday life? In your own thoughts? On your Instagram feed? We'll break it down for you because we've GOT to talk about this. Then, we swap stories about our craziest neighbor encounters in Los Angeles. Trust us, these are INSANEEE!

Can you be addicted to exercise? You sure can, and Annie breaks down her past exercise addiction and how dealing with it head on was essential to her overall eating disorder recovery. You may completely rethink your own relationship with exercise after listening to this. And then we switch gears and Ellen shares her favorite gossip and wild stories from Old Hollywood. Big stars, Tragic deaths, hot hookups and everything in between!

Ever heard of Internal Family Systems? We're breaking down this treatment modality that Annie specializes in. Prepare to get in touch with your inner exiles, managers, firefighters and PATRICIA'S! Then we get into what in the hell is going on with the Royal Family. With all these wacko rules that the Queen enforces, maybe Meghan and Harry had the right idea to leave all along...

Roles on roles! How does your birth order affect your personality? What type of traditional archetype do you identify with? What about your friends, family or significant other? Are they compatible with you or in direct conflict? Find out in this episode! Then come with us as we take you to a place filled with strange people and gross professors... that's right, we're talking about all the weird people we encountered while at notorious party school Arizona State University.

Our guest on the podcast today is our friend and therapist Evelyn Robarts! We talk with her about what makes a good therapist (and bad!) therapist, and what to look for when trying to find your own. Then we read our favorite gossip column, the back of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists magazine that lists all the bad behavior from therapists in the state. Drinking during sessions and having sex with clients -- that's just the start!

With social distancing and stay at home orders in full effect during the coronavirus pandemic, we are now isolated more than ever. But isolation has actually been trending for Americans over the past few decades. We break down why that is, as well as the emotional, physical and mental effects of isolation and some great coping tools to help you stay connected! Then it's time for a good old-fashioned LITERARY BOYFRIEND BATTLE. Who will take the top prize of the best male character in literature? Edward Cullen? Rhett Butler?! Mr. Darcy???!!!!

Single, dating, in a relationship, married? We talk about how coronavirus and social distancing is affecting relationships of all types. From virtual dates to quarantining with someone you just started dating to being around your spouse or significant other 24 hours per day, love has changed in this crazy time of corona! Then we give our unsolicited opinions on the best show that happened to us in 2020 - Love Is Blind! Is Mark just as crazy as Jessica? YES. Is Damian the creepiest person ever? Also YES. Listen in for more of our hot takes!

With the world on lock-down due to COVID-19, we discuss the toll this takes on anyone with an eating disorder. The isolation, food scarcity and fear is also causing a lot of disordered eating habits to show up. Let's talk about triggers and other behaviors to look out for, as well as coping skills and ways to feel better during this tough time. After that, we take a trip down memory lane to remember how good life was in the 90s. What were your favorite and least favorite snacks, movies, tv shows and toys? We'll tell your ours! Interested in joining our new online support groups while you're quarantined? Reach out to us at www.gemmed.ngo

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can take many forms, so let's talk about them! Ellen has been diagnosed with OCD. so she shares her diagnosis history and former compulsions around numerology, magical thinking and checking. Then we explain our term "success charlatans" and why you've probably encountered many of these personality types in real life or on your Instagram feed. Does the term "Rise and Grind" instantly annoy you?! Yeah, same here....

Curious about what it means to be "codependent"? It's certainly been a buzzword lately, so we break down what codependency looks like, acts like and how it may be manifesting in your everyday relationships. Then we dive into the wild, wonderful world of Disneyland. We are Disneyland-obsessed but aren't too proud to admit that there are some STRANGE adults who go to Disneyland and maybe take things too far?! 

Hinge, Tinder, Bumble, Grindr -- they are all TERRIBLE right now. We discuss in-depth why that's happening, what to be on the lookout for and how to protect your heart and mind when entering this wild world of swiping and ghosting. Then we discuss the do's and dont's of etiquette around pregnant people, crazy gender reveals and Ellen's list of baby names that horrify her family!

Welcome to our flagship episode! For our "psychobabble" of the day, we're taking a deep dive into "the modern eating disorder" (Part 1 - more to come!).  What is Orthorexia? Why are things like "fit teas" more popular than ever? Why is the "clean eating" movement potentially harmful and fatphobic?  And for our "other sh*t" segment, come with us on a journey into the world of people who solely date comedians. They call themselves.... well you'll just have to tune in to hear! Plus, Ellen reveals her major crush on comedian and actor Ramy Youssef and Annie finds out that she is neighbors with half of the cast of our favorite reality show "Vanderpump Rules"!