Millennial Versus

Have you ever heard of the White Savior Complex? From films such as the Blind Side and the Help, to real life experiences such as missionary work. While the work done by people may be well-intended and kind-hearted, the execution of the help offered is being debated. While the Disclaimer: This is not an attack on any group (religious, race, etc.). This is an observation and discussion of a complex.

Is there a correlation between religion and toxic positivity?  What are some of the positive qualities of religion on mental health? What improvements can be made to remove the stigma of mental illness in religious communities? Join the MV team for this very special and authentic episode!

There has been an increase of open relationships in recent years. Could you ever be in an open relationship? Is it possible to be in an open relationship long-term or is it the beginning of the end of the relationship? Join the MV team for this fun and intriguing discussion about their take on open relationships!

How do you properly balance your work and social life? Have you found the balance, or are you still searching for it? What steps do you take to maintain that balance? Join the MV team as they discuss their versions of work/life balance and how they maintain them!

Have you ever had had a friendship breakup that was difficult to work through? What are some of the signs that a friendship is over? Can a friendship breakup be just as devastating as a breakup from a romantic relationship? Join the MV team for their most transparent and personal episode yet. 

How did you cope with the academic pressures of school? What about higher education?  How can your mental health affect your academic career? How should colleges address mental health concerns? Join the Millennial Versus team as they answer these questions and more!

Trigger Warning:  This episode contains discussion of drug abuseJoin the Millennial Versus team as they navigate through the difficult topic of addiction. Would you consider addiction a mental health concern? How do you help someone with struggles with addiction? How can the Criminal Justice System improve the incarceration rates of inmates with substance use disorders. *Disclaimer: We (the members of Millennial Versus) are not experts, we are only here to share our collective experiences.*

Have you been able to successfully maintain a platonic friendship with an ex? Are there new boundaries that must be created to maintain this friendship? Is it appropriate to follow your exes or like their pictures on social media when you are in a new relationship? Join the MV team as they attempt to answer these questions and more!

Have you ever been body shamed? From your weight, to your hair? How does it affect the way you view your body today? What are the differences in body standards in gender? Has body positivity in the media changed the way you view your body? How do you learn to love the skin you're in? *Disclaimer: We (the members of Millennial Versus) cannot tell you what is considered healthy for you. We are only here to share our own personal experiences. Please contact your doctor to find out what is considered healthy for you.*

What is your definition of a toxic work environment? What are some changes that should be implemented in the workplace? From Discrimination and harassment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join the Millennial Versus team as they discuss their experiences in a negative work environment as well as ways to cope if you cannot quit. 

Have you ever been ghosted? How did you move on? Is there an appropriate time to ghost someone? What about ghosting a friend? Join Keenan, Laura, Tolli, and Amelia as they discuss their experience with being ghosted as well as ghosting others.

Have you ever felt  unworthy of the success that you have? Do you have a problem with accepting positive feedback, such as a complement on your outfit? Has a moment of self-doubt caused you to miss out on a life-changing opportunity? Join the MV team as they discuss how they have learned to cope with their moments of self-doubt as young professionals, creators, and individuals. 

What is your definition of a situationship? Is it similar to a Friends with Benefits relationship? Is there a difference? Have you ever been in a situationship? What was it like? What are some of the red flags and green flags of a situationship? Join the MV team as they discuss their different definitions and perspectives on how to navigate this challenging relationship!

Is it okay for women to propose to men? Is it okay for men to be stay-at-home dads? What about boys playing with dolls? Are gender roles important or even relevant in today's society? How does representation of gender in the media effect gender norms? Join the MV team as they discuss these questions and more!

During part two of the Cancel Culture conversation, the Millennial Versus team discusses more instances of cancelations. We discuss whether or not we should have canceled those Dr. Seuss books or kept them in use due to them being children's books. Was only canceling the books the right step to take or should we have canceled all of his books? What about Kevin Hart? Should he have been removed as the host of the Oscars for an inappropriate joke that he made almost a decade prior? Should someone be canceled for something they did or said before they were famous? What about if an apology has been issued? Not only do we have a bonus conversation about Nicki Minaj's newly infamous Covid-19 vaccination tweets, but we also answer your questions posted on the Millennial Versus Instagram page!

What are your thoughts on "Cancel Culture"? How do we as a society determine who is worthy of being canceled and who is not? Can everyday people be canceled as well or is it exclusively for celebrities and public figures? Can you be "uncanceled"? From DaBaby to the Kardashians, as well as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, and Justin Timberlake, we discuss society's influence on "Cancel Culture" and how long it has been around. 

Do you know your love language? Does your loved ones? Do you know why your top love language is the most important to you? How important is it for you to know your partners love languages? Join the MV team as they explain what their love languages are and discuss the importance of knowing what your love languages are. 

Would you be able to forgive your significant other if they cheated on you? Is it a deal breaker? What is your definition of cheating? Is it only physical? Is an emotional affair a deal breaker? Join the MV team as they discuss and answer the complexities of cheating and forgiving. 

Join the Millennial Versus team as they debate the option of intentionally having children as a single parent. Laura, Tolli, Amelia, and Keenan navigate the different avenues of having children. From adoption, to surrogacy, to IVF. The discussion of the limited options available for men as well as the potential difficulties for men with adoption is also considered. 

What is a soulmate? Does everyone have a soulmate? Do you? What are characteristics of a soulmate? Join the Millennial Versus team as they attempt to answer these questions and more for this fun, yet thought-provoking conversation!

Join the Millennial Versus team as they discuss "Toxic Positivity". "Toxic Positivity" is defined as the idea that you should always remain positive. Any negative emotions such as sadness, anger, and grief are to be ignored. Laura, Tolli, Ameila, and Keenan discuss their perspectives on how detrimental this concept can be to one's mental health, as well as sharing their own experiences with this mindset.

Join the Millennial Versus team as they tackle yet another difficult topic, "Homophobia in the Christian Community". This conversation is not about attacking Christians, but addressing issues regarding the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. This conversation, while controversial, is about love, growth, and accountability. While we do not have all the answers, we hope to use our collective perspectives as a way to make a positive change for this issue.

During this episode of Millennial Versus, the MV team navigates the complexities of having a close friend of the opposite sex. Can this type of relationship work? Does the relationship change between these friends when one, or both of them enter into a romantic relationship? Are boundaries more important with an opposite sex best friend than they are for two best friends of the same sex? Join us as we discuss our collective perspectives!

For the fourth episode of Millennial Versus, the MV team tackles their most difficult and controversial topic yet, cultural appropriation. While we all have different perspectives on how to find a solution to this problem, we use our collective voices to find common ground and do just that.

During this episode of Millennial Versus, the MV team discusses the topic of Trauma Bonds. A trauma bond is described as an emotional attachment developed from repeated cycles of abuse, devaluation and positive reinforcement. We also discuss how common a trauma bond is and if we have ever experienced this type of bond in our own life. 

For our second episode, we tackle the importance of generational patterns. We explore why these patterns need to be discussed and what we have noticed within our own families that we plan to address in the future.

Welcome to our very first episode of Millennial Versus! Today, the team will be discussing "Mental Health during Covid". We talk about some of the struggles we have dealt with over the past year, and what tools we have used to cope during this stressful time.