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Shaped. A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. From Amy Sumpter & Kelsie Huff Brought to you by the kates network

Shaped Podcast


    • Sep 1, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    Ep 44: Not Really - It's A Break!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 2:21


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. This is just a quick announcement to let you all know that Amy and Kelsie are taking a break. If you miss them, just re-listen to some of your favorite Shaped podcasts and make sure to follow Shaped on Instagram and Facebook for updates. Shaped will be doing some live events this September so be on the look out for that. Amy will still be hosting monthly kates shows at The Book Cellar and Kelsie will be doing The Jam TV show and Zanies this fall. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: the kates: https://www.thekates.org The Jam TV Show: http://bit.ly/2ZcbtTDTHEJAM http://bit.ly/2oEtZRjHUFFJAM Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 43: Live with Liz McArthur at CWFF

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 42:55


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this LIVE episode Amy and Kelsie talk to Chicago Women's Funny Festival co-founder and co-producer Liz McArthur (@217Liz217). They talk sketch, improv and stand-up in Chicago and thoughts on building community. Grief, the inner grandpa, and a ham cam also come up! Huge thanks to CWFF (@chiwomensfunnyfest) for hosting Shaped first live event. Shout out to Jill, Chris, Jon and Dan. Also, a donut cake was present (doritedonuts) Check out the donut celebration Shaped Podcast's InstaStories (@shapedpodcast) www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: CWFF at Stage 773: http://bit.ly/2Zm2Q5U https://www.tiktok.com/en/ Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 42: Science Says Swearing F*cking Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 34:06


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about how swearing makes the world and yourself stronger, better, and more f*cking fun. Conversation inspired by the Every Little Thing Podcast, which you SHOULD be subscribe to because it also rules (Thanks to Jess Buttery for making us listen to it!) www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Every Little Thing Podcast (@eltshow) : http://bit.ly/2T14uY9 Ben Bergen's book What the F*** CWFF at Stage 773: http://bit.ly/2Zm2Q5U Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 41: Pitfalls Of Productivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 34:12


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about how the the struggle to do "nothing" is real, and also really important. Inspired by Jenny Odell's new book How To Do Nothing. (Although Kelsie hasn't read it yet, the downside of loving the Chicago Public Library - the on hold waiting period can be LONG!) www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Shaped and The Book Cellar Instagram Giveaway, get on it! CWFF at Stage 773: http://bit.ly/2Zm2Q5U Gillian Giles article in (@RadicalBodyLove): http://bit.ly/2GJY5fk OTM Interview with Jenny Odell: http://bit.ly/33fUijw Jenny Odell (@the_jennitaur) Book: How to do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy. On the Media (@onthemedia) Brooke Gladstone - OTM host (@OTMBrooke) Aparna Nancherla (@aparnapkin) Sara Tea (@saratea) Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 40: Using The Words "Crazy" & "Insane"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 32:28


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about the use of the word "crazy" and "insane" in our everyday language. The conversation was inspired by Sandy Allen's Article in Medium - Gay Magazine. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Sandy Allen (@sealln) article "That's So Crazy" : http://bit.ly/2Kb9iYf 250 labels article: http://bit.ly/315PVW4 CWFF at Stage 773: http://bit.ly/2Zm2Q5U The Gay Magazine on Medium is Roxane Gay’s endeavor! More info: @rgay @Medium @GayTheMagazine Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 39: The Evolution Of Summer Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 32:24


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about their current and past summer breaks and summer vacations. They also realized how Sizzler still haunts their dreams! www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Paula Abdul's Opposites Attract Music Video http://bit.ly/2JyKIQV Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 38: Problems With Perfectionism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 39:50


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss Thomas Curran's Ted Talk about Perfectionism and how striving for the ideal image may be driving us all mad. Plus, is being perfect is BORING? We have some thoughts on that. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Psychology Today article by @jenniferhamady http://bit.ly/2Ljn6BT Psychology Today article by @swhitbo featuring @thocm research http://bit.ly/2LiQHeD Thomas Curran's Ted Talk http://bit.ly/2xWyQ4J School of Life Friendship Videos http://bit.ly/2XO5zZn http://bit.ly/2XHGni4 Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 37: Stranger Things, Strangest Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 30:43


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about their experience with summer and middle school fashion, right in time for Netflix's Stranger Things Season 3. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Stranger Things Masterclass with Margaret Atwood Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 36: Women's World Cup WolfPack Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 29:21


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about the lessons learned from professional women in sports and how those struggles, triumphs, actions and beliefs can translate to women in business, women in the arts (comedy) and the rising up of women across the world. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Forbes Women Supporting Women Article: http://bit.ly/2WNYQxT Abby Wambach Barnard Speech: http://bit.ly/2RmXUKK Abby Wambach interview on Hello Monday: https://apple.co/2IPvp4E @abbywambach Books: http://bit.ly/2ZumdcH Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 35: Supporting Pride Beyond June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 31:14


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about the importance of supporting PRIDE in June and beyond. They also share their connections and experiences as allies to the LGBTQA+ community. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Pride History: http://bit.ly/2wZksbn Howard Brown Health Center: http://bit.ly/31HHl0Q WidyCity Times: http://bit.ly/2Xj64t3 About Face Theatre: http://bit.ly/2RqbCge BackLot Bash: http://bit.ly/2Ko2O9S MidSommer Fest/Andersonville Ch. of Comm.: http://bit.ly/2ZsVPzZ NorthHalsted/Pride Fest/Market Days: http://bit.ly/31H1ofR Blood Drives: https://rdcrss.org/2Xk6UWK Drunk History: https://on.cc.com/2IMtvSo Notes of a Native Son & Sonny's Blues by James Baldwin Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 34: Casual Summer Chats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 30:08


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie go back to the basics and just have a chat about our summer plans and summer skincare. We give a few listener shout outs as well. There is also a cameo, from Bob the Cricket, it's a thing. Hope you enjoy and laughs with us! www.shapedpodcast.com Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 33: Father's Day Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 31:03


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie chat about letting go, burning stuff, and crossing thresholds. Oh, Father's Day, we have feelings about you! Also, where can we get sand paper soap? Etsy, we are looking at you. www.shapedpodcast.com Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 32: The Happiest Demographic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 34:06


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie respond to Terry Gross' Fresh Air interview with author Mary Pipher. Mary Pipher's new book, Women Rowing North, chronicles the positive aspects of transitioning from middle age to old age: "At this life stage, women start granting themselves the power of no." www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Mary Pipher on Fresh Air: https://n.pr/2Z31ywe Mary Pipher's Books: https://marypipher.com MasterClass: https://www.masterclass.com Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 31: Puzzlin' Through Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 37:52


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie chat about anxiety and tools to cope with the "worries". This conversation was inspired by Chris Westfall's (@westfallonline) Forbes article, "Coping With Stress, Burnout Or Anxiety: The One Thing You Need To Know". The discussion was also inspired by the artist Gabby Frost www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Chris Westfall's Forbes Article: http://bit.ly/2MqwQvs Gabby Frost (GMF Designs) InstaGram Post: https://www.instagram.com/gmf.designs/ MasterClass: https://www.masterclass.com Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 30: Two Broke Girls. One Broken Ladder.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 46:43


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie respond to Shankar Vedantam's Hidden Brain NPR podcast interview with Keith Payne. Dr. Payne is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and his research asks questions like: Why does feeling poor sometimes have more powerful effects than actually being poor? Why does no one feel rich? We also have feelings. A lot of them. This is a long one, so get comfy. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: NPR's Hidden Brain Podcast: https://n.pr/2K4Sp1H The Broken Ladder by Keith Payne: http://bkpayne.web.unc.edu Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 29: Menstruation Normalization

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 31:19


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss normalizing periods and the shifting public conversations and actions we all have (or don't have) about the ol' monthly menstruation. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Lindy West http://www.lindywest.net @thelindywest Guardian Article: http://bit.ly/2J1VgZyLINDYBLEEDS Brittney McNamara @brittneymac15 Teen Vogue Article: http://bit.ly/2Y3Q4YPPERIODEMOJI Maddy Savage BBC Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47699061 Chicago Period Project https://www.chicagoperiodproject.org/ Olympic swimmer article/video: http://bit.ly/2W9ymWxSWIMPERIOD Period. End of Sentence. https://www.netflix.com/title/81074663 Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 28: The Real Cloak Of Invisibility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 37:39


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss their own experiences with aging and female invisibly. Inspired by Akiko Busch's - The Invisibility of Older Women - article in The Atlantic. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Akiko Busch's Atlantic Article: http://bit.ly/2VQkIYk Briefly mentioned a Terry Gross podcast but then didn't talk about it. D'Oh! We will do a whole podcast about this soon. Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 27: Netflix And Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 34:51


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss Dr. Brene Brown's new Netflix special - The Call to Courage www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Dr. Brene Brown @brenebrown https://brenebrown.com Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 26: Aging GRAYcefully

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 32:49


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss the celebrations and struggles with grey hair. This conversation was inspired by Rachel Lubitz's article - Stop Telling Me What To Do With My Grey Hair (and amazing photos by Lee O'Connor) in Refinery 29. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Rachel Lubitz @rachellubitz Refinery 29 Article: http://bit.ly/2Vht3UpGREY Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 25: Our Experiences With Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019 36:57


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss their own experiences with religion and discuss how unbalanced male power in any organized religion will lead to oppression. Inspired by Sady Doyle's - Misogyny Is the Catholic Church’s Original Sin - article in Medium. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Sady Doyle @sadydoyle Medium Article: http://bit.ly/2VXQwqGDOYLE John Ortberg Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 24: What To Say To Your High School Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 31:00


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss what they would say to their high school selves. What advice, thoughts or words of wisdom would you share with you? www.shapedpodcast.com Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 23: Responding To Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 28:26


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss grief and how we respond and how others respond to us while we are grieving. Inspired by Jessica Fay-Carrano's article is USA TODAY. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Jessica Fay-Carrano @jessicarfaylcswllc USA Today Article: http://bit.ly/2V4Kswk John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz Everyone is Grieving Article: http://bit.ly/2THniL2 Grief Over Time Video: http://bit.ly/2uSUKUO Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

    Ep 22: Dreams - Dumb Or Deep?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 25:11


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss dreams. Is your subconscious giving you clues and direction or is it just a bunch of "malarkey" www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Best Dream Books: http://bit.ly/2uDk94S Science of Dreams: http://bit.ly/2uzPm8T CG Jung Institute of Chicago http://bit.ly/2U6LJ9J Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com

    Ep 21: Sliding Out Of Seasonal Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 27:40


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss how they are dealing with the never ending Chicago winter. What are you trips and tricks when it comes to combatting seasonal depression? www.shapedpodcast.com Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com

    Ep 20: "The Purge" AKA St. Paddy's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 32:44


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie breakdown drinking culture, immigration, religion, cultural appropriate...you know all the easy topics...all in time for St. Paddy's Day in Chicago. www.shapedpodcast.com 40 Days of Kindness https://40acts.org.uk Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com

    Ep 19: The Caffeinated Competition Tangent Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 43:29


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie drink way too much caffeine and talk (more like ramble)about how an unbalanced competitive world makes for a broken game. www.shapedpodcast.com Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com

    Ep 18: The Ebb & Flow of Female Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 46:24


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about navigating the joys and challenges of friendship and delve into the ups and downs of their own relationship history. www.shapedpodcast.com Book: The Friend Who Got Away: Twenty Women's True Life Tales of Friendships that Blew Up, Burned Out or Faded Away by Jenny Offill and Elissa Schappell Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) liveoakchicago.com

    Ep 17: Predators (Not the movie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 37:16


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about R. Kelly and other sexual predators in our society. Issues with over sexualizing women (children) of color, calling out celebrity and recognizing child abuse in all communities. Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) https://liveoakchicago.com www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 16: Money and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 26:26


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about their struggles with finances and mental health. How do you take care of yourself in a system that values money over emotional care? www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 15: Valentine's Day Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 44:42


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about Valentine's Day. Hallmark forced chocolate holiday or not, Cupid's day can trigger a lot of freaking feelings. We have some thoughts about the internal struggle and external expectations of romantic love. (And Walgreens, we will be getting those 1/2 off Snickers on the 15th!) www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 14: Beyond The Big Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 32:15


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about the other side of Sunday's big game. Beyond the million dollar commercials and shiny rings lies a darkness - sex trafficking, exploitation and racism. How do you enjoy corporate sports within a broken system? What have you learned from playing sports yourself? www.shapedpodcast.com Erin Foley's Sports without Balls Podcast http://www.erinkfoley.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-without-balls/id635036320?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

    Ep 13: Period Paradox (The Early Years)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 32:02


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk periods, not the punctuation kind. Why is the topic of menstruation still so polarizing and why the heck can't women publicly talk about it?! www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 12: Size vs. Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 35:32


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk body image vs. mental health. How do you love and accept your body when external and internal forces are constantly telling you that you aren't enough? www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 11: Women's March

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 30:56


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about their activism participation and anxieties. What will you be doing this January 19th for the Women's March? www.shapedpodcast.com Links mentioned in this episode Screen Prism Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFYNh2zj0o ABC Women’s March Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWv_8S3lM1E http://womens121marchonchicago.org Women's March Operation Activation Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjvG5cbCmfbhYycNc7z_yCCvpcJOMrXNOuhuw11K6TCV8XUw/viewform https://www.sisterdistrict.com/teams/illinois/greaterchicago/ https://studybreaks.com/news-politics/women-political-organizations-run-office/ https://www.thekates.org/outreach.html

    Ep 10: Basic Instincts (Not the movie!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 34:30


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about human survival, be it emergency poops at Walgreens or choking on delicious free tacos. The will to survive is strong within us. www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 9: New Year's Resolutions - To Do or Not To Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 38:50


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk New Year's Resolutions. Do you set goals? Do you shy away from them? Let us know in the comments below. (Also there is some heavy breathing in this episode, we have winter sickness. OOPS! And we are still working on the tech. Thanks for you patience.) www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 8: Birthdays...Face Masks Are A Lie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 40:51


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie address birthdays and how aging is confusing AF. How do you deal with your birthday? www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 7: Holidays & Hard Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 28:51


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss the challenge of hanging with family during the holidays. How and when do you have difficult conversations during the "festive" season? www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 6: Attachments vs. Cleaning House

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2018 33:32


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss the "power" of holding on to thoughts and objects verses having a nice clear out. www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 5: Triggers - Release The Dragon Puss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 32:07


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss the aftermath of Crappy Ass Kavanaugh and the public "debate" over sexual assault. www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 4: Anger...This is about your Dad isn't it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 36:13


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie try to talk about musical theatre but it quickly takes a turn straight into anger. How do you deal with this emotion? www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 3: Rewire, Reflect & Riot (Fest)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 32:18


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. Chicago based comedians Amy Sumpter and Kelsie Huff break down their therapy sessions, for public consumption. They explore self-care, self-help and personal challanges on this half-hour comedy podcast. Just two adult-ish females trying to figure out emotional maturity, together. In this episode Amy and Kelsie chat about music as inspiration. What inspires you? www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 2: Have Confidence: Also, Don't Tell Us What To Do!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 34:39


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. Chicago based comedians Amy Sumpter and Kelsie Huff break down their therapy sessions, for public consumption. They explore self-care, self-help and personal challanges on this half-hour comedy podcast. Just two adult-ish females trying to figure out emotional maturity, together. In this episode Amy and Kelsie break down what confidence has meant in their lives and how they struggle with confidence, acceptance and authority. And also cicadas. They can't be told what to do! www.shapedpodcast.com

    Ep 1: Laugh Til You Fart Cry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2018 31:42


    Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals who can't help themselves. Chicago based comedians Amy Sumpter and Kelsie Huff break down their therapy sessions, for public consumption. They explore self-care, self-help and personal challenges on this half-hour comedy podcast. Just two adult-ish females trying to figure out emotional maturity, together. In this first episode Amy and Kelsie break down their podcast goals and tell their therapy origin stories. Like A Hero with a Thousand Faces but with more anxiety, addiction and depression. FUN! https://www.shapedpodcast.com

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