Socially Misguided

Summer's approaching and there's nothing more anxiety-inducing, for some of us, than the thought of wearing a swimsuit in public. And that's because we've been conditioned to believe the BS that only some bodies are bikini bodies. Today, we take a deep dive into all of the misguided social norms that keep us from feeling confident at the pool. That keep us feeling like our bodies need to be fixed, especially if we want wear a swimsuit.I talk about my own body insecurities in hopes that it will inspire you to face yours. Because regardless of what "flaw" we think we have, our bodies aren't the problem and they don't need to be fixed. It's our perspective that needs to change.***Socially Misguided is taking a break over the summer and will return in August. In the meantime, feel free to send me a DM if you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or just want to connect!Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

Is it just me, or is making friends as an adult hard?As we get ready to move to a new city, I've had to face the fact that I'm going to need to put myself out there and make new friends and I'm not feeling 100% about it.It's so much harder to make friends as an adult than it was as a kid. We have less time. We're more self aware and probably more self conscious. We've been conditioned to believe that making friends "just happens", when it actually takes intentionality and effort. Also, many of us experience something called the "liking gap" which means we tend to underestimate how much people like us.So on today's episode, we cut through the BS and have a vulnerable conversation about friendship.Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

Feel like everything to do with raising kids and running the home fall on your shoulders? You're not alone and it sounds like it's time to implement the Fair Play Method.Valerie Recore is joins us for a conversation on Fair Play, what societal norms have contributed to an unbalanced distribution of labor, and tips for how to talk about fair play with the rest of your household.Valerie Recore is a productivity specialist, a time giver, and a Certified Fair Play Method Facilitator. She helps moms gain a sense of control, spend more time with their families, and end their days feeling accomplished. With a background in mental health and corporate training, she's ready to guide you toward a better relationship with time. If you're ready to start feeling more peace and accomplishment at the end of the day, she's here to help.To connect with Valerie, check out:Website:https://strideproductivity.com/about/FB: https://www.facebook.com/StrideProductivity IG: @strideproductivityPodcast: https://strideproductivity.com/schoolpickup/Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

So many of us are on a journey to untangle misguided and harmful messages about race. If you're a parent, you're likely raising yourself and your kids to be anti-racist at the same time. And that can feel overwhelming! Where do I start? What if I say something wrong?Lucky for us, Jasmine Bradshaw is here to help us on that journey. Jasmine is an anti-racist educator, educational consultant, podcaster and founder of First Name Basis, a business that specializes in giving adults the tools they need to teach kids to be anti-bias, anti-racist and inclusive. Jasmine uses her first-hand experience as a former teacher, as a mom of two young children, and as a Black bi-racial woman to inform her work. She collaborates with schools across the country to implement anti-racist curriculum and to train teachers to foster an anti-bias classroom environment. She is also the creator of multiple anti-racist educational resources, including her Ally Elementary and Ally Elementary Jr. curriculum for students and the First Name Basis Podcast.To connect with Jasmine:IG: @firstname.basisWebsite: https://firstnamebasis.org/Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

Society loves to should all over moms and it leave so many of us feeling burnt out, overwhelmed and like we've failed a system that's actually failed us.Today, I sit down with Alegre Ramos and Natascha Corrigan to share our own experiences and leave you with some practical tips for how to avoid burnout.Entrepreneurs and Educators Alegre and Natascha have fives businesses and three kids between them and are on a mission to help moms and caregivers prioritize themselves, save time, and accomplish their goals.Authors of two books and three web courses, they create actionable, accessible content based in brain science to help you get results fast.To connect with our guests, head to their website BYWDreams.com and check out their socials @bywdreams !Books Recommendations from our guests:Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American MotherhoodPay Up: The Future of Women and WorkLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

Our society needs to get over this obsession with thiness.Today, we are talking about what's it's like to live in a larger body, joy, the impact of anti-fatness and how loving yourself as you are is a radical act.Joining us for this conversation is Lindsay Johnson. Lindsay is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and founder of Fantastical Fatty and The Radical Connector. Their work with Fantastical Fatty focuses on fat joy activism and creating a community of fat baddies ready to fall in love with their fat bodies and take up space.   As The Radical Connector, Lindsay helps new entrepreneurs get clients and make money using consent-based marketing and sales strategies so they can use their business as a tool to live the life of their wildest dreams and change the world.   You can catch Lindsay on their two podcasts, Fantastical Fatty and Work Less Play More. Connect with Lindsay on TikTok and Instagram at @fantasticalfatty and @radicallinds.Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

Beauty culture's got a hold on us and I think it's harmful to our mental health.In today's episode, we talk about:France proposed law requiring influencers to disclose photo editingTikTok's Bold Glamour filterImpact of today's impossible beauty standards and the impact on our well beingHow filters/editing apps are interlinked with Whitness, cultural appropriation, classism and ageismLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

As parents, we dread the idea of having The Talk with our kids.And let's be honest, many of us don't have the best blueprint to begin with and our kids are growing up in a completely different time!Cath Hakanson is here to help take the cringe out of talking with our kids about sex, navigate this new online landscape and help us build better relationships with our kids.Cath Hakanson has been talking to clients about sex for the past 25 years as a nurse, midwife, sex therapist, researcher, author and educator. She's spent the past 15 years trying to unravel why parents (herself included) struggle with sex education. Her solution was to create Sex Ed Rescue, an online resource that simplifies sex education and helps parents to empower their children with the right information about sex, so kids can talk to them about anything, no matter what.Cath has lived all over Australia but currently lives in Perth with her partner, 2 children, and ever-growing menagerie of pets. Despite having an unusual profession, she bakes, sews, and knits for sanity, collects sexual trivia, and tries really hard not to embarrass her children in public. To connect with Cath:https://sexedrescue.com@sexedrescuehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thatparentgroupLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

Weaponized incompetence is a real issue and, despite the way it's sometimes spun online, it's not a funny one.Between gender socialization, burnout, mom rage and women shouldering the majority of domestic labor, it makes sense that weaponized incompetence is a thing. Check out this episode to hear more about what weaponized incompetence is and how we can more towards more equitable relationships.Sources:https://www.thecandidly.com/2019/look-at-all-of-this-invisible-labor-women-do-without-being-asked-and-while-working-a-full-time-job-its-staggeringhttps://www.theskimm.com/wellness/mom-guilt-mental-health-guideLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

CW: sexual assaultThis is still a pervasive problem. I don't think I know a woman who has not experienced some form of sexual harassment or assault.We need change. Change in the way we socialize individuals and more education on how to even have these kinds of uncomfortable conversations. Joining us to do that today is Dr. Liz DuBois. Dr. Liz (PhD, Conflict Resolution, MA, Sociology) is an executive coach and professional development coach who approaches her work through a trauma-informed lens. In one-on-one coaching, organizational consulting, and public speaking, Dr. DuBois helps clients ditch people pleasing and overthink, get in touch with the version of themselves they were before societal BS programming got stuffed down their throats, & craft authentic, deliciously fulfilling lives grounded in deep self-acceptance and joy.Drawing from a range of Conflict Analysis and Resolution frameworks, somatic counseling tools, and the Narrative Regression and Reframing technique she has developed, Dr. Liz's unique approach empowers clients to address trauma, codependency, and self-worth issues that are the underlying causes of many of the challenges high performers face in their personal and professional lives.Over the course of her career, Dr. DuBois has served in executive leadership of two NGOs and has been a consultant to organizations including UNICEF and USAID on a range of issues related to educational equity, gender-based violence, and women's empowerment.Dr. DuBois is a co-founder of the Center for the Study of Gender and Conflict at The Carter School for Peacebuilding at George Mason University, where she served as the foundingExecutive Director from 2013-2015. As part of her work at the Center, Dr. DuBois has conducted her own research on gender-based violence in the U.S., Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Russian Federation. She was a US Department of Education Fellow at the Faculty of Sociology at National Research University— Higher School of Economics in Moscow, Russia in 2012.Dr. DuBois' work has been published in numerous trade outlets, as well as peer-reviewed publications including Advances in Gender Research, Empowerment in Practice: Strategies and Outcomes, and Women's Political Leadership Monograph.To connect with Dr. Liz:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-liz-degi-dubois-phd-cdc-056757141/https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.dubois24https://www.instagram.com/soul.dr.liz/?hl=enResources mentioned in the show:Hot Girls Wanted Aftermath: Violence and the Remaking of Self by Susan J. BrisonLucky by Alice SeboldAnita Hill hearingsLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

We all do it and now that we have unlimited access with our phones, comparing ourselves to others is easier than ever. But when does good comparison become toxic comparison? Why do we compare ourselves to others? How can we stop doing it so frequently? Today's guest, Amber Rose West, is there to answer those questions.Amber is the confidence coach every woman needs when they are ready to become a confident public speaker. Her company, Vibrant Confidence, offers public speaking coaching designed to prepare women business owners to take the spotlight and showcase their expertise. Her main mission helps clients build confidence for speaking engagements that attract audiences and profitable opportunities. To connect with Amber, check out:FB, IG, TT: @vibrantamberrose website: www.vibrantconfidence.compodcast: www.vibrantconfidence.com/wocconfidenceLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

We've all heard this phrase but reverse racism isn't a thing and this episode explains why.Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

In continuation of tough conversations and our anti-racism work, today's episode is centered around anti-Asian racism.And today's guest, Jolene Jang, breaks down the issues the community faces and what we can do to support them.Jolene Jang is an Asian Inclusivity Consultant, who trains individuals how to be Asian inclusive. She created the Empowered Asians Facebook group  to provide a safe place for Asians and the Asian Allies Group to support Asians Americans.  Jolene believes talking  about race doesn't have to be painful and guilt-ridden. In fact, learning about different cultures can be fascinating, eye-opening and enlightening.  Jolene facilitates delicate discussions on sensitive subjects in a gamified, non-threatening way. Jolene shares videos, interviews and insights on how you can be an inclusive citizen and support the Asians that are in your networks.To connect with Jolene:Website: http://jolenejang.com/Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolenejang/Subscribe youtube.com/jolenejangOn social:  facebook.com/jolenejanghappy and @jolenejangPrograms and resources from the show:What's in a name?  https://jolenejang.com/asian-american-facts/can-i-call-you-x/5 Simple things you can do to be Asian Inclusive after the Lunar New Year Mass Murderers: https://youtu.be/tfO-t2e5NtQDear parents, do you want your children to learn about more than white history? https://youtu.be/rtaIRjV3jWE Looking Through Cultural Lenses - Diversity Presentation: https://youtu.be/3LFoLFZ5kaI The fetishization of Women - What is the impact on Asian women: https://youtu.be/dpAtPALWKukWhat can you do to Stop Asian Hate https://youtu.be/t17wd3Z3UwM Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

As we all know, representation matters. But when representation is done in a one dimensional, often stereotypical way, it can create a lot of harm to the community. Which is why, as today's guest will explain, representation needs to be responsible.Join us for an in depth conversation about representation for the LGBTQ+ community with Angel Bellon. Angel is a Senior Director of Insights & Cultural Intelligence at Paramount. A hybrid strategist + cultural anthropologist with over 15 years of experience, Angel fuses consumer insight with cultural foresight to forecast consumer behavior.  At Paramount, Angel oversees thought leadership studies to help build a culture of empathy for marginalized communities and inspire culturally-forward solutions for Paramount's advertising partners.    Beyond his role at Paramount, Angel believes in “paying it forward” by mentoring the next generation of professionals, especially those from marginalized communities.  At his first few jobs, there were only a few other minorities who would become his mentors in showing him how to navigate the corporate world.   Angel has shared his insights at several trade conferences, the United Nations and The Department of Defense. He holds a Master's in Media Studies from The New School and is a frequent guest lecturer at The University of Southern California (USC).  CHECK OUT THE ZINE:https://www.flipsnack.com/9EBEBE77C6F/lgbtq-in-america/full-view.htmlThe 75+ page zine is the editorial companion to Paramount's latest study, LGBTQ+ In America, which looks at the lived experiences of a community that has seen tremendous setbacks while also undergoing significant setbacks.  The zine explores how members of the LGBTQ+ community are navigating a heteronormative society, the unique nuances across the identity spectrum and deeper dives in topics like intersectionality within the community, religion & spirituality, drag culture and what we learned on our own travels throughout the US as part of our research.     *All opinions in this episode are of Angel Bellon, not Paramount.Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

Have you ever woke up one day and felt like you didn't know who you were outside of your career, kids, or other people's version of you?I think many of us get to a point in our lives where we want to find ourselves again and connect with who we really are.If you've ever felt that way, you aren't alone.In fact, this is pretty common and here to talk about it with us is Amrita Rose.Writer, Life & Career Coach, Amrita Rose has navigated three major career changes and recently published her first book, No Plaid Suits: How not to have a boring, normal life, to 5-Star reviews. She has garnered enthusiastic appreciation for her community-based programs of yoga, meditation, integrated art practices, and Positive Psychology, which have enhanced the lives of diverse groups of attendees. "I coach people who want to push their own edges, create more successful careers, connect their hearts with their minds, and live life like it's more than a 24/7 job. I work with clients willing to dive deep into true transformation. My clients have more fulfilling careers, earn more money, find their soulmates, maintain more harmonious relationships, healthier bodies, and live their lives feeling unstoppable."Amrita holds the following certifications: Positive Psychology Coach, SparketypeⓇ Advisor, Presence-based CoachⓇ, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, and Nonviolent Communication. Multiple certifications in yoga and meditation, and an MFA in Fine Art.  She also mentors new coaches and those seeking to deepen their coaching practices.To connect with Amrita check here out at:Website: https://anunstoppablelife.com/No Plaid Suits Book: https://anunstoppablelife.com/no-plaid-suits-book/IG:@anunstoppablelifeFB personal page: https://www.facebook.com/Amrita.Rose.AnUnstoppableLifeFB business page: https://www.facebook.com/anunstoppablelifeYouTube: youtube.com/@anunstoppablelifeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anunstoppablelife/Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

Making sustainable and ethical fashion choices can be overwhelming, confusing and time consuming!Luck for us today's guest, Maria Burgos, has created a company that makes it easy.Maria Burgos is the founder of Trendy Seconds, a company which helps women easily become responsible fashion consumers. Raised in Venezuela, a country where political and economical crisis were the norm, Maria learned to create her own opportunities while developing the resilience to keep moving forward. Over the past 20 years, Maria has started 3 companies and held corporate positions focused on Sales and Marketing, always aligned with her passion for helping others.Living in four different countries and experiencing diverse cultures made her understand that we all have more similarities than differences regardless of our origin.   Today, Maria deeply believes in the interconnection of people regardless of the place where they live because, in the end, we are all sharing this planet as our common home. She's an advocate of second chances and she was able to talk about this during her TEDx Countdown talk in Houston last October.*Trendy Seconds Discount Code*  smpodcast10 To connect with MariaWebsite: www.trendyseconds.comInstagram: @trendy.seconds     Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

The way in which we understand sex and gender today is very different than it used to be. What isn't different is the fact that these two things impact every aspect of our lives. Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Mac. Dr. Melissa MacDonald  is a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University where she earned her Doctor of Chiropractic. She then spent two years of specialty training in the Human Performance Center where she focused her research and clinical skills on specific testing and treatment protocols. She works predominately with women and non-binary athletes and is passionate about equality in the athletic field.To connect with Dr. Mac, head to:@macp_clinicAnd check out her show MAC Performance Podcast!Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

***CW: mentions of suicide*** What does fame addiction, reality tv and our obsession with social media say about society as a whole?Joining us for this conversation is Melody Murray.  Melody is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Child Mental Health Specialist who is an expert in childhood trauma, family dynamics and suicidal ideation. She has a private practice, counseling individuals 14 and up. She's had experience as a school district Mental Health Liaison for students and families in crisis. and she co-hosts relationship conversations to a local audience in Houston, TX. Her goal is normalize and validate the human experience and destigmatize mental health therapy.She completed first book, “Mourning the Living” and spent four years as a Hospital ER Mental Health Evaluator assessing homicidal and suicidal patients.  She also has experience in the entertainment industry as a former reality TV producer and director, a standup comic and as a former children's show co-host To connect with Melody:IG: @MelodyLMFTFacebook:  Melody Murray LMFT, CMHSWebsite: www.MelodyLMFT.comLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

Female rivalry, cat fights and frenemies are often made fun of in pop culture, but we rarely talk about where this comes from or how this impacts our own lives. And I think if we're being honest most of us have probably been on both ends of this at one point in time.So why is this kind of behavior so common and what are the implications?Here to talk to us about that is Dr. Amber Tichenor.Amber Tichenor, founder of To Be, Coaching + Consulting has a Ph.D. in I/O Psychology. A thought leader on the topic of female rivalry, Amber has 2+ years' experience as an Organizational consultant where she helps guide businesses through transformational change. Her book, “Behind Frenemy Lines: Rising Above Female Rivalry To Be Unstoppable Together”, published by Morgan James Publishing is on sale now.Amber's goal is to promote collaboration over competition, to empower women to find their voice, leave the rivalry behind and team up with a community of like-minded women who support each other to be unstoppable together. To Purchase Her Book:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Amber-Tichenor-PhD/author/B09FNDF473?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueTo connect with Amber:@dr.ambertichenor.phdLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

Travel is a privilege but are we making the most of it? Is the shot for the 'gram more important than being fully present? Are we taking into consideration the impact we're having on the people and environment we're traveling to?Joining us for this conversation is Erica Forrest. Erica is a travel education specialist who helps curious people create more meaningful wanderings. As the founder of her travel education company, Trip Scholars, she blends over thirty years' experience in education with the discoveries made through her own journeys. She inspires others to make the most of their time before departure, allowing them to better understand their destinations and, ultimately, themselves via the LEARN Through Travel approach:L- Listen to yourselfE- Educate yourselfA- Advance your travel planning skillsR- Revitalize yourselfN- Nourish your growthErica is a best-selling author who has been a local NPR guest and published on over 55 travel sites. She has been featured in Buzzfeed, Apartment Therapy, and Authority Magazine. With her background as a certified travel education coach, a teacher, former Director of Hawaii Montessori Schools, and a founder of The Family Learning Program, Erica excels at expanding people's excitement for travel into deeper understanding and joyful discovery. She is an expert in travel planning, and she takes pride in enthusiastically sharing tips and travel skills that will empower others to master these valuable abilities for themselves. She also serves as the Seattle Director of Wanderful, empowering women around the world to travel.She and her husband craft their next adventures from their home base in Seattle, Washington where they live with their family.To connect with Erica, check out her website and socials:https://tripscholars.com@tripscholarsLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

Perfectionism is definitely something so many of us struggle with. And how could we not? Messages pressuring us to look perfect, have the perfect career and family are all around us. And women, especially, are sold the message that we can do it all (and do it all perfectly).But chasing this illusion is hurting us, leaving us to feel like we're failed. It also keeps us anxious and prevents us from being fully present. Breaking down the illusion of perfectionism, how it impacts our day to day and providing the antidote is Bianca Kesha Hughes.Bianca Kesha Hughes is setting boundaries and breaking barriers. Known for authenticity and heart-work services, Bianca is the ultimate trailblazer in the mental health and wellness field as a therapist, speaker, and podcast host, inspiring her audience to let go of the illusion of perfectionism. Bianca helps women overwhelmed with perfectionism connect to their inner selves to essentially embrace their imperfections and authentically be themselves. Her podcast, "It Didn't Break Me," creates a space for honest and vulnerable conversations. Her guests share their stories on the messy stuff they didn't think they'd come back from yet they are still here.To connect with Bianca, check out:Website: www.authenticallybeyou.comEbook: https://www.authenticallybeyou.com/shop/its-ok-to-be-imperfectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticallybeyou/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancahughes/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.authenticallybeyou.com%2FPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/authenticallybeyou/Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

We've to go protect our peace during the holidays. This means saying no to traditions, expectations and norms that don't serve us. From Elf on the Shelf, to no longer giving family members a pass to say horrible things over Christmas dinner, join us as we chat about all the things we are saying no to this year.Have a great holiday break and we'll see you in January !*We're taking a break 12/21-12/28, so our next episode will be 1/4/23. In the meantime, check out previous episodes and send your favorite episode to a friend. Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

CW: mentions the issue of abortion and domestic violenceFrom rolling back Roe v. Wade to watching in horror as the women of Iran bravely fight for their freedom, it's been a year!In this episode, we grapple with what it means to be a women in today's society as we talk with Meghan Tschanz about:exploitationdomestic violencerolling back Roe v. Wadepatriarchy in religious institutionspassing the ERAMeghan is the host of the Faith and Feminism podcast and author of the book, Women Rising.  She's passionate about dismantling harmful systems, namely patriarchy, in faith structures. She and her husband have recently welcomed their daughter into the world, so Meghan has her hands full navigating motherhood and fighting to make a better world for the next generation.To connect with Meghan:Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-and-feminism/id1438368947Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08KGRXWZP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1669217566&sr=8-1IG@meghantschanz@faithandfeminismLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

I'm so grateful to be alive for another year, surrounded by my family and friends. Yes aging means more wrinkles and more gray hair, but I'll take those along with wisdom, life experience, memories with my family and feeling more at home in my own skin.Age is leveraged against us because we're told women should be young and beautiful. And so between messages from "anti" aging commercials and lack of representation of women 30-60 in media, we feel ashamed or like we've failed when we get older and don't look the way we did 10, 20, 30 years ago. But if we take a step back, look at everything we've gained with each passing year.So that leads me to ask: when we focus on chasing the fountain of youth, what do we lose in the process?Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

How is it 2022 and there's still so much mystery and stigma around a woman's body?We need to advocate and educate ourselves on this but how? We don't know what we don't know.Lucky for us, Dr. Lj Johnson is here to guide us through the process. Dr. Lj Johnson PsyD. IHP. FDNP. IIN,CHEK, is a women's hormone coach specializing in endometriosis, PCOS and fibroids. Lj has worked in the women's health and fitness industry for over 20 years while overcoming her own diagnosis of endometriosis. Lj's passion is to empower, motivate and educate all women so they can have quality of life despite their symptoms or diagnosis. To connect with Dr. Lj Johnson:@ljs_powerhouseResources:Make your cycle your super power  https://bit.ly/3Dj9oYiWork with me https://ljspowerhouz.systeme.io/f248b1a4Lj Shopify https://ljspowerhouse.store/Free Facebook group https://bit.ly/3KvL4nEPinterest https://pin.it/3ITBLitLjs podcast  https://apple.co/3AV7QnALet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

If you only listen to one episode, listen to this one!This is a conversation we have to have, and it's our responsibility as white people to have it with each other.Today Jill Nagle joins us to talk about how to dismantle white supremacy. We talk about how important it is to push through the discomfort so that we can stop perpetuating racism for ourselves and for others. Jill and I also talk about the knee jerk reaction of wanting to disassociate with the "bad" whites who commit these awful murders, but how that's not helpful or possible because we are all connected in a sort of "dysfunctional family".  And how, in disassociating, we put off the work of anti-racism onto POC.She also touches on trying to connect with other people's humanity so that conversation around this topic can actually be transformative.Jill Nagle is a white anti-racist and interpersonal communications expert who runs workshops for white anti-racists to take leadership around dismantling white supremacy mythology, stating with having conversations with other white people.She edited Whores and Other Feminists, co-edited Male Lust: Please, Power, and Transformation, and has been published or reviewed more than 150 times in the genres of business, personal growth, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and social commentary, including American Book Review, Curve, With, The Women's Review of Books, Zendesk, and many more.She is currently seeking representations for the book-in-progress, Skin in the Game: How White People Benefit from Dismantling White Supremacy.To connect with Jill:https://www.evolutionaryworkplace.com/aboutusBooksMe and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World and Become a Good Ancestor By  Lala F. Saadhttps://www.amazon.com/Me-White-Supremacy-Combat-Ancestor/dp/1728209803White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About RacismBy Robin Diangelohttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=white+fragility+robin+diangelo&i=stripbooks&crid=3AP6P7RUH18FK&sprefix=white+bra%2Cstripbooks%2C130&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-ranker-engagementacceptance_2_9*referenced when we talked about the good/bad binary Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

There's little talk or education about how our cycles are so much more than just “that time of the month”.  And there's stigma around fluctuating emotions, seasons of less productivity and a general disregard for the fact that our periods are only one part of our monthly cycle.I've definitely felt frustration with not being able to show up the same way every single day.But if we can start to think about ourselves as cyclical beings and understand the strength in each of the four phases in our cycle, we can start leveraging that power in our daily lives.  As Carrie puts it, we can "fight the patriarchy" and normalize turning away from hustle culture.Today's episode takes a deep dive into menstruation and our cyclical nature. And educating us on this topic is Carrie McKinnon. Carrie is the Chief Executive Menstruator at 28ish. Carrie lived abroad for most of her adult life, co-founding two companies in the languages sector before moving back to her hometown, Atlanta, GA in 2019. Through her journey as an educator and entrepreneur and with years of corporate experience before that, Carrie discovered the power in leveraging her monthly hormonal cycle in work, relationships, and self-care.This discovery of her cyclical nature led her to seeking training as a menstruality mentor and founding 28ish, an organization dedicated to educating women on the power of their cyclical nature and its ability to transform their lives.To connect with Carrie:http://www.28ish.comCheck out The 28ish PodcastFollow our IGFollow our TikTokLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

CW: mentions of sexual assaultShelly Snow Pordea joins us today to share her experience in growing up and leaving a religious cult. Although Shelly grew up in the context of a fundamentalist group, control and sexual abuse are common experiences for women everywhere. This episode highlights how the issues she overcame are issues many women deal with present day.Shelly's story is compelling, at times heart wrenching, and hopeful. And using her platform to help others through her writing and the #igotout movement, is nothing short of admirable.Shelly Snow Pordea is a novelist, screenwriter and self-publishing coach. Her first novel series, theTracing Time Trilogy is a story which spans three generations of women who find their way in the world while seeking to save themselves and those they love. A timely message for a planet faced with irreversible damage, this trilogy explores the potential of learning from the past in order to save our future. Her first children's book,The Hug Who Had No Arms, debuted on Amazon as a #1 bestseller in several categories. Inspired by the pandemic, this sweet story shows how our diversities make us uniquely equipped to express love. Having a bilingual family herself, Shelly's passion to have multilingual versions of this book has turned into a hug-fest series with translations currently in Romanian, Persian, and Spanish.Shelly's current projects include her Tracing Time Trilogy, a time-travel novel series, in production development for movie adaptation.Her upcoming novel is themed on witnessing the American Midwest church culture with its view and treatment of women. Shelly draws from her experiences both in a cult setting and mainstream megachurch system to create the world and story of The Cheating Wife. As a screenwriter, a fictional adaptation for a series drama of Shelly's personal story is currently in production collaboration with her brother and actor, Jon Snow. To connect with Shelly:@shellysnowpordeashelly@shellysnowpordea.comwww.thecreativu.comResources:@igotout_orgBook References:Dr. Janja Lalich's books  Take Back Your Life and Escaping Utopia (the audio book is most affordable)Steve Hassan's website is Freedom of MindLet's connect!Join our IG community @sociallymisguidedpocastLet's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

CW: mentions of self harmWhether you're experiencing burnout or just trying to deal with the realities of day-to-day life, we could all use a little help managing our stress and anxiety!If you're in the same boat, you are going to get so much out of today's episode because Lindsey Konchar is joining us to talk about her book I Got 99 Coping Skills and Being a B*tch Ain't One. Lindsey is a licensed graduate social worker turned stay-at-home mom. When her daughter was 9 months old, she found herself lost in the depths of PPA, PPD, and postpartum rage. Needing to make a change and find her way back into the light, she found a way to use the clinical skills she had developed in her practice, and hold on to the work she had loved so much by writing a book! I Got 99 Coping Skills and Being a B*tch Ain't One is a quippy, evidence-based guide to help individuals find better, healthy coping skills. We all know life can be unimaginably challenging. It brings stress and grief, anxiety and angst, but that doesn't mean we should lose hope. By using the small, simple, actionable steps in I Got 99 Coping Skills and Being a B*tch Ain't One, Lindsey helps you find what uniquely works for you to optimize your life!To purchase Lindsey's book, go to:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4SPLPGGTo connect with Lindsey:Website: copingwithlindsey.comIG: @copingwithlindseyLet's get in touch!To connect with me and to join this community, follow @sociallymisguidedpodcastAnd remember to follow the show on your listening platform so you don't miss and episode!

How many times have we heard someone refer to a dad as "babysitting" his own kids? Or, why is it that dads sometimes get praised for taking their own kids to the park?Regardless of the intent, comments like these are hurtful because they underscore the idea that dads are inherently less capable of taking care of children.  These kinds of comments also relate back to our feelings about what it means to be masculine.Joining us today to give us a dad's perspective on parenting and reframing masculinity is Gareth Nock.  Gareth is a fitness entrepreneur and has been impacting the world of health and fitness as an award winning coach and educator for the past two decades. He co-founded The Knock Academy, which is an online fitness and education platform. He is also co-hosts for a couple of podcasts, including the Start Talking podcast.To connect with Gareth, check out:https://www.flowcode.com/page/garethnockPersonal Instagram:@gareth_nockBusiness Instagram:@thenockacademyNock, Nock... Who's There? Podcast:https://www.thenockacademy.com/podcastLet's get in touch! For more Socially Misguided, follow @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you're interested in being a guest on the show or you want to connect,  send us a DM!

Today we have Krista Lockwood back on the show because we can't talk about consumerism without talking about waste.The reason this is so important to talk about is because even though we may have the best intentions, the hard truth is that our recycling and donating efforts aren't enough to offset the sheer amount of waste we produce! We end up pushing off our discarded stuff onto third world countries, and most makes its way to the landfill.And if we can get a better understanding of how much waste we produce and where that waste is actually going, hopefully we'll be more motivated to consume less in the first place. To connect with Krista, follow her on social at:@motherhood_simplifiedMS groupTo check out her course and website, go to: https://motherhoodsimplified.comFor more Socially Misguided, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastAlso, if you know someone you feel would be an amazing guest for our show, please DM me or shoot us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.com!

CW: mentions of racism, colorismAmber Gardner joins us for a compelling conversation about the impact of Eurocentric beauty standards on WOC.We talk about representation in media, how racially ambiguous celebrities have co-opted Black features, the controversy surrounding the casting of The Little Mermaid and hair discrimination. Amber Gardner was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. As an outspoken, honest believer, she is known to press forward in sharing the love of God through song, writing, and speaking. After receiving her Bachelor's from Hampton University she continued to help local, urban youth as a Project Discovery Board Member, while publishing her first book and developing her brand. She currently resides in Hampton, VA where she hosts her podcast. To connect with Amber, visit linktr.ee/officialbtmpodcastOr find her on:IG: @theofficialbtmpodcastFB: Facebook.com/theofficialbtmpodcastTikTok: TikTok.com/@theofficialbtmpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/officialbtmpodFor more Socially Misguided, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpocast

Why do we buy so much stuff? Are we trying to keep up with our friends? Is our compulsion to buy coming from a scarcity mindset?Joining us for this conversation is Krista Lockwood. Krista is a mom of 5, whose passion is to teach families how to declutter without becoming a full blown minimalist. She is the creator of Motherhood Simplified, which is a company designed to help families find a balance between having enough, without being overwhelmed. Today we do a deep dive into consumerism, why we feel compelled to buy so much, and how it's impacting our lives. If you feel overwhelmed by the urge to shop for things you don't need, the sheer amount of things in your home and the toll it's taking on you mentally, then this episode is for you!To connect with Krista, follow her on social at:https://instagram.com/motherhood_simplifiedMS groupTo check out her course and website, go to: https://motherhoodsimplified.com

Today, we talk about entrepreneurship, discrimination, life and accessibility with Keta Young.Keta is the founder of Broskiiz Watersports and after a bad experience water sporting with her family, she was inspired to start her own company to create experiences for POC. Not only did she want to make water sports accessible to everyone, she wanted to cultivate an environment where people could feel comfortable to show up as themselves. To connect with Keta, follow her on IG@broskiiz_watersports @_focuson4evaWebsite:Broskiizwatersports.com For more Socially Misguided, follow along on IG @sociallymisguidedpocast

CW: mentions of sexual assultDoes the fact that sexism and sexual harassment are seen as a normal part of life make your blood boil?Sexist ideas lead to bigger problems. So, instead of being told to "take a joke", we need to talk about this openly and to call out problematic behavior.Join me today as I talk about my personal experiences with harassment and sexism and how it's going to take a cultural shift to change this issue.For more Socially Misguided, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcast.

Have you ever felt like you were living a life or traveling down a path that was different from everyone else? Maybe it was deciding you didn't want to have kids, or maybe after climbing the corporate ladder for the past decade, you decided you wanted to completely change your career.Society has so many ideas about how we *should* live our lives. We're expected to follow the conventional path and check the boxes, but what if that path isn't the right one for you? It's hard to make that leap, to defy other's expectations for YOUR life.So, if you've ever felt this way, then this episode is for you because today we're talking to Jessica Clerke about finding confidence in an unconventional life path. Jess Clerke is a Confidence Coach and Podcaster who is passionate about guiding women to grab the mic, speak their truth and live a truly aligned life.To connect with Jess, go to: https://jessicaclerke.comOr follow her on IG: @jess.clerkeTo check out her show, Selfish Confidence, click here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-ish-confidence/id1590737249For more Socially Misguided, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcast.

On today's episode, Chrysty Lockhart joins us to talk about body image. She openly shares about her own struggles with body image and what it's like to parent a teenage daughter through this in the age of social media.Chrysty is a wife, bonus and bio mama, teacher, and host of the Start Scared podcast. She's an Enneagram 6 who used to be bound by what she thought she was supposed to say, do or be. So much so, that she lost herself in the chaos of everyday mom-life and she is trying to discover who she is in real time! Chrysty is passionate about empowering and motivating other mamas to cut through the BS stories they tell themselves and find clarity to start scared on putting themselves first, because who they are outside of being a Mama still matters!To connect with Chrysty, follow her on IG @chrystylockhart!Check out her podcast, Start Scared here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-scared/id1554599348Let's get in touch! Follow the show on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcast.

Our society is obsessed with being thin and it can be an extremely hostile place for people in larger bodies.Join us for today's conversation as we talk about the history of anti-fatness, the issue with BMI and the realities faced by those living in larger bodies. For more Socially Misguided, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastSOURCEShttps://www.vox.com/2016/4/6/11377158/bmi-flaws-tessa-embry https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106268439https://www.insider.com/guides/health/is-bmi-accurate  https://elemental.medium.com/the-bizarre-and-racist-history-of-the-bmi-7d8dc2aa33bbhttps://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/fat-is-not-the-problem-fat-stigma-is/https://www.self.com/story/anti-fatness-fitnesshttps://www.vox.com/22697168/body-positivity-image-millennials-gen-z-weight

Today, we are talking about chronic illness and ableism with special guest, Felicia Distad.Felicia is a multi passionate, wife, mom, spoonie, red wine-lover, and advocate. After years of watching friends not get the help they need, fighting insurance for hours, dealing with medical gaslighting, and realizing none of these professionals understood the mental health journey, she decided to take action and focus her support towards the Chronic Illness Community. As a social media manager, Felicia works with holistic healers, hosts  the Team Vasculitis podcast, and is building an awareness community also called Team Vasculitis. She runs a group coaching program called, Hack Your Health, which teaches people who are chronically ill to take control of their care and take back their life.To connect with Felicia, follow on Instagram at:Felicia Distad https://www.instagram.com/feliciadistad/Team Vasculitishttps://www.instagram.com/teamvasculitis/To learn more about Felicia's programs, check out her websites:Felicia Distadhttp://feliciadistad.comTeam Vasculitishttps://teamvasculitis.com/blogHack Your Healthhttps://felicia-distad-85c6.mykajabi.com/cisk-purchase-pageFor more Socially Misguided, follow on Instagram @sociallymisguidedpodcast

As we approach back-to-school season, I thought it was the perfect time to talk about dress codes.I don't know about you, but I remember being called out on many occasions for wearing something deemed "inappropriate". And the fact is, most dress codes focus more heavily on monitoring girl's clothing than boy's clothing. This has been a hot topic over the past few years as students push back and demand dress codes that don't discriminate and we are here for it!For more Socially Misguided or to add to the conversation, join us on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastTo learn more about today's topic, see my list of sources below.SOURCEShttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/04/us/politics/mask-dress-code-protest.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/07/17/534448313/when-black-hair-violates-the-dress-codehttps://kappanonline.org/pavlakis-roegman-dress-codes-gender-race-discrimination/https://www.edweek.org/leadership/do-school-dress-codes-discriminate-against-girls/2018/08https://19thnews.org/2022/01/school-dress-code-challenges/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/30/texas-school-districts-dress-code-policy/

Hi! We've had a busy month of change over here!If you've been following along on social media, you know we ran into another entity wanting  Pretty Unfiltered, so we decided to move forward with another name. Going forward, we'll be (drumroll, please...) the Socially Misguided podcast!  So, I wanted to put out an episode explaining the change in case you missed it on IG.The content will be the same and new episodes will continue to drop every Wednesday.Thanks for tuning in and make to sure follow the show so you don't miss an episode!And, as always, thanks for your support!Let's get in touch! Follow along or send me a DM on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcast.

On today's episode, I talk with fellow podcaster and mom, Deena Harari about how stereotypes, unrealistic expectations, double standards and the reality of primary parenting can leave one parenting feeling like they got the short end of the stick.Deena Harari is the creator and  host of Now What? A Parenting Podcast which is a podcast that tries to answer all the questions every parent is googling at 2 AM. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Bachelor's in Child Development and Psychology. She's worked multiple jobs centered around mental health and children and specializes in Early Childhood Development. She has recently been a SAHM for a year and in the past few months, has transitioned into working out of the home as an Early Childhood educator. Deena understands the juggling act it takes to be a parent and says she is currently working on finding the balance between her roles as wife, mother, podcaster and human. (Something I think we can all relate to, right?!) Her passion is helping others create happy, healthy families. And when she has a moment of "free time", she is binge watching TV shows, cooking, and of course, listening to podcasts. To connect with Deena, follow her on IG @nowwhat_parentingpodcast and you can check out her show, Now What? A Parenting Podcast, on Spotify.Let's get in touch! To connect, follow along or send me a DM on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcast.

Today's episode is a juicy one and definitely not one for the kids because we are going to talk about all things Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.If you haven't seen this movie (written by Katy Brand and directed by Sophie Hyde) you need to!This movie challenges social norms and stereotypes about: age, power dynamics, s*x work, female pleasure and sexuality and we are here for it!Remember to follow the show so you don't miss upcoming episodes. New episodes drop every Wednesday.Let's connect! Follow along or send me a DM on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcast.

Our obsession with beauty is woven in to the fabric of our society. Women have always been valued for the way they look and because of that, we have been willing to do whatever it takes to achieve the goal of being beautiful.It's easy to roll our eyes at the beauty rituals from the past, believing that we would never go to such extremes, but our obsession with beauty hasn't gone away, it's just evolved with the times!In today's episode, we explore the idea of beauty at any and all costs. We talk about how this has played out through time and the negative impact this has on our wellbeing today. Let's connect! Follow along or DM me on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcast.

Tune in today to hear special guest, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, talk about the importance of raising a generation of feminist boys. Dr. Wegner is mom of three, clinical psychologist, lecturer at Harvard, author, international speaker, and cofounder/ceo of Groops. She's the author of the book, Raising Feminist Boys: How to Talk With Your Child About Gender, Consent & Empathy. And in this era of #metoo movement, countless mass shootings, gender bias, toxic masculinity, and general disconnect from others, I can't think of anyone better to guide us as we raise our kids.On this episode, we cover topics ranging from redefining masculinity to talking about sexuality and consent from an early age. To Connect with Dr. Wegner:(website) bobbi.w@joingroops.com(IG) @bobbiwegner Grab a copy of her book here:https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Feminist-Boys-Consent-Empathy/dp/1684036674/ref=asc_df_1684036674/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564641475597&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15841863647356820753&hvponeResources:(Groops) https://www.drbobbiwegner.com/groops(Making Caring Common) https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu(Recommended book) White Fragility by Robin DiAngeloFor more Socially Misguided, follow on IG https://www.instagram.com/sociallymisguidedpodcast/

How do you feel about social labels? In high school, maybe your label elevated your social status, or maybe it made you feel like you weren't part of the group.But if we assign too much significance to labels, even the seemingly positive ones, they can become limitations.Today, we look at how labels play out in society, how labelling someone prevents us from seeing the whole picture, and how we can crumble under the pressure of living up to these labels. To connect, follow along on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcast.

We need more diversity in clinical research. In order to create innovative new medications and cutting edge treatments for disease, we have to ensure that diversity is represented on both the clinical and participant side. On today's episode we talk with special guest, Bridget Chapital, about how when males are the default participant, and represent the majority of researchers on a given project, we only get half the picture. Sex, gender, body size, race, age and medical history impact how we react to medication/treatment in terms of side effect, efficacy and dosage. So if we want to make advances in medicine for the general public, we need diversity and representation across the board. We also discuss how pregnant women are largely left out of clinical trials and how that is a disservice to that population, and how important it is for young kids to be exposed to education about careers within the research field.Bridget, a mom of three, is a clinical research professional with two decades of industry experience. She has her Bachelor of Science degree from Baylor University and a Master's degree in Health Education from the University of Houston. She strives to close the cultural and communication gaps to increase diversity in medical research.Bridget is also passionate about mentorship and education, which is why in 2019, she founded the Hypothesis Haven Science Club. This is the first and only medical science program for elementary aged children that provides early exposure to life science careers. In this program, kids are taught about the steps that scientists take to discover, treat, and cure illnesses.To connect with Bridget, follow along on social @clintrialsladyTo learn more about the Hypothesis Haven Science Club, check out:Instagram @HHSciClubFacebook/twitter @HypothesisHavenhttps://lnk.bio/HHSciClubFor more Socially Misguided, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcast.

Have you ever wondered why is it ok for women to express emotions like vulnerability and sadness but not rage? Why are men expected to suppress most of their emotions? And, what's the downfall of being able to express only a handful of emotions rather than the full spectrum?Today, we explore all of these questions with special guest, Dr. Christine Jehu. Dr. Jehu is a coffee obsessed clinical sport psychologist and podcaster, with a PhD in psychology and a black belt in karate. Her podcast is Beyond the Couch, where the mission is to break the stigma of mental health and normalize help seeking by leaving the psychobabble at the door. Dr. Jehu believes it's important to speak openly about our growth and struggles, challenge the status quo, and dive deep into self exploration in all areas of our health and wellness, because all roads lead back to our mental health. On today's episode, we discuss everything from "emotional constipation" to how if you don't allow yourself to experience the entire emotional spectrum, you lose out on your ability to truly connect with other people.*If you have kids running around, you might want to pop in some ear buds because there's some adult languageI hope you enjoy the conversation and thanks for listening!To connect with Dr. Jehu- follow her on IG @therealdrjehu- check our her podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-couch-with-dr-christine-jehu/id1552123698For more Socially Misguided, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcast.

TW: Gun violence, sexual assaultDear America, get well soon. We live in a country that doesn't pay a livable wage, where people don't have access to affordable health and mental health care, where early childhood programs cost more than caregiver's salaries, and where guns are more accessible than baby formula. And because of all that, we have a gun violence epidemic.Today's episode is in response to the Uvalde, TX school shooting and it is a difficult one. On this episode we talk about the multilayered, contributing factors to gun violence in our country. Wide spread gun violence is possible because of weak gun control laws, and it is a symptom of our country's broken systems and misplaced priorities. To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpocast.RESOURCESeverytown.orghttps://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2021/08/30/407291/here-are-the-new-texas-gun-laws-going-into-effect-on-sept-1/CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVEhttps://www.apa.org/advocacy/guide/phone-callSOURCEShttps://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/gun-violence.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/fastfact.htmlhttps://www.rainn.org/statistics/scope-problemhttps://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/06/texas-gun-laws/https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/24/us/uvalde-texas-elementary-school-shooting/index.htmlhttps://medium.com/technology-taxes-education-columns-by-david-grace/guns-america-in-1791-were-worlds-away-from-guns-america-today-e1f502674d4ahttps://www.npr.org/2022/05/18/1099680643/new-york-has-tough-gun-laws-but-that-didnt-prevent-buffalos-mass-shootinghttps://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2022/05/25/social-media-increasingly-linked-with-mass-shootings/?sh=2232a3cb3c73https://www.npr.org/2022/05/15/1099008586/mass-shootings-us-2022-tally-number

CW: Eating DisordersToday we're exploring disordered eating with special guest, Bria Wannamaker. It seems like we're at a place in society where it's normal and encouraged to do things like: over exercise to change your body shape, restrict food to maintain an ideal weight, and obsess over the way we look in general.And this all of this is causing most of us to have a difficult relationship with our body —which for some, can manifest into disordered eating and, ultimately, an eating disorder.Bria is the perfect guest for this topic. Not only is she  a registered psychotherapist, but she is a former personal trainer who candidly talks about her personal experience with an eating disorder.On today's episode, we talk about:Workout hustle cultureThought awareness Balanced relationship with exerciseExplaining ED/disordered eatingThe need for self acceptance*This episode isn't meant to diagnose or replace mental health treatment. If you are struggling with mental health, please seek help from a mental health professional.Bria's Book Recommendation:https://www.amazon.com/Rehabilitate-Rewire-Recover-Anorexia-determined-ebook/dp/B07B8SYKJ4Instagram: @bria.wannamakerWebsite: briawannamaker.com

Today, we are taking about sustainability in the fashion industry with special guest, Stefanie Barkman. Stefanie has over a decade of experience working in the fashion industry, and is now an entrepreneur and founder of TrvlPorter. Passionate about the social and environmental impact of fashion brands, she has focused on sustainability and is going back for her master's in Sustainability Science.On this episode, we talk with Stefanie about fast fashion's impact on the environment, greenwashing, sustainable brand practices, and practical tips for how we can make better choices as consumers. We learn that from rental clothing to buying carbon offsets, there are many different ways we can make decisions that positively impact the environment. With Stefanie's recommendations for sustainable brands, as well as a list of resources we can access to help us navigate better buying habits, I'm confident making this change is more doable than we might think.As always, I'm right here learning with you, so let's do our part to move towards a more sustainable future, together.For more on Stefanie Barkman, follow her on IG @stef.barkman, and @trvlporterTo connect, follow along on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcast.BRANDSAllbirds, Patagonia, Tentree (b - certified), Vetta capsule, whimsey + row, Boyish, Madewell, Outerknown, Christy DawnRESALEPoshmark, ThredupRESOURCES:https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corpGood on you (App)Shop (App)cooleffect.org