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https://bbvproductions.co.uk/products/Faction-Paradox-The-Confession-of-Brother-Signet-AUDIO-DOWNLOAD-p389922366 The first season of the American science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things premiered worldwide on the streaming service Netflix on July 15, 2016. The series was created by the Duffer Brothers, who also serve as executive producers along with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen. This season stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, and Matthew Modine, with Noah Schnapp, Joe Keery, and Shannon Purser in recurring roles. The first season of Stranger Things received critical acclaim, in particular for its originality, homages to the 1980s, characterization, tone, visuals, and performances (particularly those of Ryder, Harbour, Wolfhard, Brown, Heaton and Modine). Premise The first season begins on November 6, 1983, in a small town called Hawkins. Researchers at Hawkins National Laboratory open a rift to the "Upside Down," an alternate dimension that reflects the real world. A monstrous humanoid creature escapes and abducts a boy named Will Byers and a teenage girl. Will's mother, Joyce, and the town's police chief, Jim Hopper, search for Will. At the same time, a young psychokinetic girl who goes by the name "Eleven" escapes from the laboratory and assists Will's friends, Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson, and Lucas Sinclair, in their efforts to find Will.[1] Cast and characters See also: List of Stranger Things characters Main cast Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers[2] David Harbour as Jim Hopper[2] Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler[3] Millie Bobby Brown[3] as Eleven ("El") Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson[3] Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair[3] Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler[3] Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers[3][4][5] Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler[6] Matthew Modine as Martin Brenner[7] Recurring Noah Schnapp as Will Byers Joe Keery as Steve Harrington Shannon Purser as Barbara "Barb" Holland[8] Joe Chrest as Ted Wheeler Ross Partridge as Lonnie Byers[9] Rob Morgan as Officer Powell John Paul Reynolds as Officer Callahan Randy Havens as Scott Clarke Catherine Dyer as Connie Frazier Aimee Mullins as Terry Ives[10] Amy Seimetz as Becky Ives Peyton Wich as Troy[11] Tony Vaughn as Principal Coleman Charles Lawlor as Mr. Melvald Tinsley and Anniston Price as Holly Wheeler Cade Jones as James Chester Rushing as Tommy H. Chelsea Talmadge as Carol Glennellen Anderson as Nicole Cynthia Barrett as Marsha Holland Jerri Tubbs as Diane Hopper Elle Graham as Sara Hopper Chris Sullivan as Benny Hammond Tobias Jelinek as lead agent Robert Walker-Branchaud as repairman agent Susan Shalhoub Larkin as Florence ("Flo") Episodes See also: List of Stranger Things episodes No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original release date 1 1 "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers" The Duffer Brothers The Duffer Brothers July 15, 2016 On November 6, 1983, in Hawkins, Indiana, a scientist is attacked by an unseen creature at a U.S. government laboratory. 12-year-old Will Byers encounters the creature and mysteriously vanishes while cycling home from a Dungeons & Dragons session with his friends Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson and Lucas Sinclair. The following day, Will's single mother Joyce Byers reports his disappearance to the police chief Jim Hopper, who starts a search but assures Joyce that almost all missing children are quickly found. The lab's director, Dr. Martin Brenner, investigates an organic substance oozing from the lab's basement, claiming that "the girl" cannot have gone far. A nervous young girl wearing a hospital gown wanders into a local diner. The owner, Benny, finds a tattoo of "011" on her arm and learns that her name is Eleven. Brenner, monitoring the phone lines, sends agents to the diner after Benny calls social services. The agents kill Benny, but Eleven manages to escape using telekinetic abilities. Joyce's phone short circuits after receiving a mysterious phone call that she believes is from Will. While searching for Will in the woods, Mike, Dustin, and Lucas come across Eleven. 2 2 "Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street" The Duffer Brothers The Duffer Brothers July 15, 2016 The boys bring Eleven to Mike's house, where they disagree on what to do. Mike formulates a plan for Eleven to pretend to be a runaway and seek help from his mother, Karen. Eleven refuses, however, revealing that "bad men" are after her. Will's brother Jonathan visits his estranged father Lonnie in Indianapolis to search for Will, but Lonnie rebuffs him. Hopper's search party discovers a scrap of hospital gown near the lab. After recognizing Will in a photograph and demonstrating her telekinesis, Eleven convinces the boys to trust her, as they believe she can find Will. Using the Dungeons & Dragons board, Eleven indicates that Will is on the "Upside Down" side of the board and is being hunted by the "Demogorgon" (the creature). Mike's sister Nancy and her friend Barbara 'Barb' Holland go to a party with Nancy's boyfriend Steve Harrington. Searching for Will near Steve's house, Jonathan secretly photographs the party. Joyce receives another call from Will, hears music playing from his stereo, and sees a creature coming through the wall. Left alone by the swimming pool, Barb is attacked by the Demogorgon and vanishes. 3 3 "Chapter Three: Holly, Jolly" Shawn Levy Jessica Mecklenburg July 15, 2016 Barb awakens in the Upside Down: a decaying, overgrown alternate dimension. She attempts to escape but is attacked by the Demogorgon. Joyce believes Will is communicating through pulses in light bulbs. Hopper visits Hawkins Lab, and the staff permits him to view doctored security footage from the night Will vanished, leading Hopper to investigate Brenner and discover his involvement with Project MKUltra and that a woman named Terry Ives alleged years earlier that Brenner took her daughter. Eleven recalls Brenner, whom she calls "Papa," punishing her for refusing to hurt a cat telekinetically. Steve destroys Jonathan's camera after discovering the photos from the party. Nancy later recovers a photo of Barb, simultaneously realizing that Barb is missing. Returning to Steve's house to investigate, Nancy finds Barb's untouched Volkswagen and encounters the Demogorgon but manages to escape. Joyce paints an alphabetic board on her wall with Christmas lights, allowing Will to sign to her that he is "RIGHT HERE" and that she needs to "RUN" as the Demogorgon comes through the wall. Believing Eleven knows where Will is, the boys ask her to lead them to him. Eleven leads them, to their frustration, to Will's house. From there they follow emergency vehicles to a nearby quarry just as Will's body is recovered from the water. 4 4 "Chapter Four: The Body" Shawn Levy Justin Doble July 15, 2016 Joyce refuses to believe that the body found at the quarry is Will's. Mike feels betrayed by Eleven until she proves that Will is still alive, channeling his voice through Mike's walkie-talkie. The boys theorize that Eleven could use a ham radio at their school to communicate with Will. Nancy notices a figure behind Barb in Jonathan's photo, which Jonathan realizes matches his mother's description of the Demogorgon. Nancy tells the police about Barb's disappearance. She later fights with Steve, who only cares about not getting in trouble with his father. Hopper has suspicions regarding the authenticity of the body found in the quarry when he learns that the usual coroner was sent home. Hopper confronts the state trooper who found it and beats him until he admits he was ordered to lie. The boys sneak Eleven into their school to use the radio, while Joyce hears Will's voice through her living room wall. Tearing away the wallpaper, she sees him. Eleven uses the radio to channel Will talking to his mother. Hopper goes to the morgue and finds that the body is a fake, and, suspecting that Brenner is responsible, breaks into the lab. 5 5 "Chapter Five: The Flea and the Acrobat" The Duffer Brothers Alison Tatlock July 15, 2016 Hopper searches the lab before being knocked out by the lab's guards. The boys ask their science teacher, Mr. Clarke, if it would be possible to travel between alternate dimensions, to which he answers that there could be a theoretical "gate" between dimensions. Hopper awakens at his house and finds a hidden microphone, realizing that Joyce was right the whole time. The boys follow their compasses, searching for a gate that could disrupt the Earth's electromagnetic field. Eleven recalls memories of being placed in a sensory-deprivation tank to telepathically eavesdrop on a man speaking Russian; while listening, she came across the Demogorgon. Fearing another encounter with the Demogorgon, Eleven redirects the compasses. Lucas misinterprets this as an act of betrayal, leading Mike and Lucas to fight and Eleven to telekinetically fling Lucas away from Mike. While Dustin and Mike tend to the unconscious Lucas, Eleven runs off. Nancy and Jonathan formulate a plan to kill the Demogorgon. While searching in the woods, they come across a small gate to the Upside Down. Nancy crawls through it but inadvertently draws the Demogorgon's attention. Jonathan unsuccessfully tries to look for Nancy, as the gate to the Upside Down begins to close. 6 6 "Chapter Six: The Monster" The Duffer Brothers Jessie Nickson-Lopez July 15, 2016 Jonathan pulls Nancy back through the gate. That night, Nancy is afraid to be alone and asks Jonathan to stay in her bedroom. Steve, attempting to reconcile with Nancy, sees them together through her bedroom window and assumes they are dating. Joyce and Hopper track down Terry Ives, who is catatonic and tended by her sister Becky. Becky explains that Terry was a Project MKUltra participant while unknowingly pregnant and that Terry believes Brenner kidnapped her daughter Jane at birth due to her supposed telekinetic and telepathic abilities. Nancy and Jonathan stockpile weapons to kill the Demogorgon, theorizing that it is attracted by blood. Steve is brutally beaten up in a fistfight with Jonathan after he insults Will and calls Nancy a slut. Jonathan is arrested and held at the police station for beating up Steve and inadvertently punching one of the responding officers in the face. Eleven walks into a grocery store and shoplifts several boxes of Eggo waffles. Searching for Eleven, Mike and Dustin are ambushed by two bullies but are rescued by her, as she uses her powers to break one bully's arm after he attempts to kill Mike. Eleven collapses and recalls being asked by Brenner to contact the Demogorgon and, in her terror, inadvertently opening the gate. She tearfully admits to Mike that she is responsible for allowing the Demogorgon to enter this dimension. Lucas sees agents, who have tracked down Eleven, preparing to ambush Mike's house. 7 7 "Chapter Seven: The Bathtub" The Duffer Brothers Justin Doble July 15, 2016 Lucas warns Mike that agents are searching for Eleven. Mike, Dustin, and Eleven flee the house. Eleven telekinetically flips one of the vans that block their path as the kids escape. Lucas reconciles with Mike and Eleven, and the kids hide in the junkyard. Nancy and Jonathan reveal their knowledge of the Demogorgon to Joyce and Hopper. Hopper also learns that Eleven is with the kids. The group contacts the kids, and everyone meets at the Byers' house. Joyce and Hopper realize that Eleven is Jane Ives. The group asks Eleven to search for Will and Barb telepathically, but her earlier feats have weakened her. They break into the middle school and build a makeshift sensory deprivation tank to amplify Eleven's powers. After telepathically entering the Upside Down again, Eleven finds Barb dead and Will alive, hiding in the Upside Down version of his backyard fort. Realizing that the gate is in the basement of the lab, Hopper and Joyce break into the lab and are apprehended by security guards. Nancy and Jonathan sneak into the police station to retrieve the weapons they purchased previously, planning to lure and kill the Demogorgon. In the Upside Down, the Demogorgon breaks into Will's fort. 8 8 "Chapter Eight: The Upside Down" The Duffer Brothers Story by : Paul Dichter Teleplay by : The Duffer Brothers July 15, 2016 Hopper, haunted by the death of his daughter Sara from cancer years earlier, gives up Eleven's location to Brenner, who in exchange allows Hopper and Joyce to enter the Upside Down to rescue Will. Nancy and Jonathan cut their hands to attract the Demogorgon at the Byers' house. Steve, intending to apologize to Jonathan about their fight, arrives just as the Demogorgon appears. Steve, Nancy, and Jonathan fight the Demogorgon and light it on fire, forcing it to retreat to the Upside Down. Meanwhile, Eleven and the boys hide in the middle school when Brenner and his agents arrive to kidnap Eleven; she kills most of them before collapsing from exhaustion. As Brenner and his remaining agents pin Eleven and the boys down, the Demogorgon appears, attracted by the dead agents' blood, and attacks Brenner and the remaining agents as the boys escape with Eleven. Hopper and Joyce enter the Upside Down's version of the Hawkins library, where they encounter several corpses of the Demogorgon's victims, including Barb, and find Will unconscious with a tendril down his throat. Hopper revives him using CPR after removing the tendril. The Demogorgon corners the kids, but Eleven recovers from her exhaustion and disintegrates it, causing them both to disappear. Will recovers in the hospital, reuniting with his family and friends. One month later, it is Christmas and Nancy is back together with Steve, and both are friends with Jonathan. Will coughs up a slug-like creature and has a vision of the Upside Down, but hides this from his family. Production Development Ross (left) and Matt Duffer, the creators of the series Stranger Things was created by Matt and Ross Duffer, known professionally as the Duffer Brothers.[12] The two had completed writing and producing their 2015 film Hidden, which they had tried to emulate the style of M. Night Shyamalan, however, due to changes at Warner Bros., its distributor, the film did not see a wide release and the Duffers were unsure of their future.[13] To their surprise, television producer Donald De Line approached them, impressed with Hidden's script, and offered them the opportunity to work on episodes of Wayward Pines alongside Shyamalan. The brothers were mentored by Shyamalan during the episode's production so that when they finished, they felt they were ready to produce their own television series.[14] The Duffer Brothers prepared a script that would essentially be similar to the series' actual pilot episode, along with a 20-page pitch book to help shop the series around for a network.[15] They pitched the story to a number of cable networks, all of which rejected the script on the basis that they felt a plot centered around children as leading characters would not work, asking them to make it a children's show or to drop the children and focus on Hopper's investigation in the paranormal.[14] In early 2015, Dan Cohen, the VP of 21 Laps Entertainment, brought the script to his colleague Shawn Levy. They subsequently invited The Duffer Brothers to their office and purchased the rights for the series, giving full authorship of it to the brothers. After reading the pilot, the streaming service Netflix purchased the whole season for an undisclosed amount;[16] the show was subsequently announced for a planned 2016 release by Netflix in early April 2015.[17] The Duffer Brothers stated that at the time they had pitched to Netflix, the service had already been recognized for its original programming, such as House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black, with well-recognized producers behind them, and were ready to start giving upcoming producers like them a chance.[15] The brothers started to write out the series and brought Levy and Cohen in as executive producers to start casting and filming.[18] The series was originally known as Montauk, as the setting of the script was in Montauk, New York and nearby Long Beach locations.[17][19] The brothers had chosen Montauk as it had further Spielberg ties with the film Jaws, where Montauk was used for the fictional setting of Amity Island.[20] After deciding to change the narrative of the series to take place in the fictional town of Hawkins instead, the brothers felt they could now do things to the town, such as placing it under quarantine, that they really could not envision with a real location.[20] With the change in location, they had to come up with a new title for the series under the direction from Netflix's Ted Sarandos so that they could start marketing it to the public. The brothers started by using a copy of Stephen King's Firestarter novel to consider the title's font and appearance and came up with a long list of potential alternatives. Stranger Things came about as it sounded similar to another King novel, Needful Things, though Matt noted they still had a "lot of heated arguments" over this final title.[21] Writing The idea of Stranger Things started with how the brothers felt they could take the concept of the 2013 film Prisoners, detailing the moral struggles a father goes through when his daughter is kidnapped, and expand it out over eight or so hours in a serialized television approach. As they focused on the missing child aspect of the story, they wanted to introduce the idea of "childlike sensibilities" they could offer and toyed around with the idea of a monster that could consume humans. The brothers thought the combination of these things "was the best thing ever". To introduce this monster into the narrative, they considered "bizarre experiments we had read about taking place in the Cold War" such as Project MKUltra, which gave a way to ground the monster's existence in science rather than something spiritual. This also helped them to decide on using 1983 as the time period, as it was a year before the film Red Dawn came out, which focused on Cold War paranoia.[14] Subsequently, they were able to use all their own personal inspirations from the 1980s, the decade they were born, as elements of the series,[14][22] crafting it in the realm of science fiction and horror.[23] The Duffer Brothers have cited as influence for the show (among others): Stephen King novels; films produced by Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, Wes Craven, Robert Zemeckis, George Lucas and Guillermo del Toro; films such as Alien and Stand by Me; Japanese anime such as Akira and Elfen Lied; and video games such as Silent Hill and The Last of Us.[21][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] With Netflix as the platform, The Duffer Brothers were not limited to a typical 22-episode format, opting for the eight-episode approach. They had been concerned that a 22-episode season on broadcast television would be difficult to "tell a cinematic story" with that many episodes. Eight episodes allowed them to give time to characterization in addition to narrative development; if they had less time available, they would have had to remain committed to telling a horror film as soon as the monster was introduced and abandon the characterization.[15] Within the eight episodes, the brothers aimed to make the first season "feel like a big movie" with all the major plot lines completed so that "the audience feels satisfied", but left enough unresolved to indicate "there's a bigger mythology, and there's a lot of dangling threads at the end", something that could be explored in further seasons if Netflix opted to create more.[32] While explaining their intentions for the show, the Duffers adamantly stated their intentions to not explain the mythology in the show so they could leave a mystery and lot for the audience to speculate over their lack of understanding by the season finale, which they accepted but asked to be explained about at the very least, which they found like a really good exercise as they spent quite a bit of time with their writers' room figuring out exactly what the Upside Down would actually consist for, writing a 20-page mythology document whose details wouldn't be clarified for the audience until the show's fifth and final season.[33] Regarding writing for the children characters of the series, The Duffer Brothers considered themselves as outcasts from other students while in high school and thus found it easy to write for Mike Wheeler and his friends, and particularly for Barbara "Barb" Holland.[21] Joyce Byers was fashioned after Richard Dreyfuss's character Roy Neary in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, as she appears "absolutely bonkers" to everyone else as she tries to find her son Will Byers.[34] Other characters, such as Billy in the second season, have more villainous attributes that are not necessarily obvious from the onset; Matt explained that they took further inspiration from Stephen King for these characters, as King "always has really great human villains" that may be more malicious than the supernatural evil.[35] Casting The Duffers cast David Harbour as Sheriff Hopper believing this was his opportunity to play a lead character in a work. In June 2015, it was announced that Winona Ryder and David Harbour had joined the series as Joyce and as the unnamed chief of police, respectively.[2] The brothers' casting director Carmen Cuba had suggested Ryder for the role of Joyce, which the two were immediately drawn to because of her prominence in 1980s films.[14] Levy believed Ryder could "wretch up the emotional urgency and yet find layers and nuance and different sides of [Joyce]". Ryder praised that the show's multiple storylines required her to act for Joyce as "she's out of her mind, but she's actually kind of onto something", and that the producers had faith she could pull off the difficult role.[36] Upon being offered the role, Ryder felt intrigued at being given the pilot's script due to know knowing what streaming was and finding it "terrifying", with her sole condition to the Duffers for accepting the role being that, if a Beetlejuice sequel ever materialized as she and Tim Burton had been discussing since 2000, they had to let her take a break to shoot it, a condition the Duffers agreed and ultimately proved to work out when Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was greenlighted years later.[37] The Duffer Brothers had been interested in Harbour before, who until Stranger Things primarily had smaller roles as villainous characters, and they felt that he had been "waiting too long for this opportunity" to play a lead, while Harbour himself was thrilled by the script and the chance to play "a broken, flawed, anti-hero character".[21][38] Additional casting followed two months later with Finn Wolfhard as Mike, Millie Bobby Brown in an undisclosed role, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, and Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers]].[3] In September 2015, Cara Buono joined the cast as Karen Wheeler,[6] followed by Matthew Modine as Martin Brenner a month later.[7] Additional cast who recur for the first season include Noah Schnapp as Will,[3][5] Shannon Purser as Barbara "Barb" Holland,[8] Joe Keery as Steve Harrington,[39][5] and Ross Partridge as Lonnie Byers,[9] among others. Actors auditioning for the children's roles read lines from Stand By Me.[14] The Duffer Brothers estimated they went through about a thousand different child actors for the roles. They noted that Wolfhard was already "a movie buff" of the films from the 1980s period and easily filled the role, while they found Matarazzo's audition to be much more authentic than most of the other audition tapes, and selected him after a single viewing of his audition tape.[15] As casting was started immediately after Netflix greenlit the show, and prior to the scripts being fully completed, this allowed some of the actors' takes on the roles to reflect into the script. The casting of the young actors for Will and his friends had been done just after the first script was completed, and subsequent scripts incorporated aspects from these actors.[32] The brothers said Modine provided significant input on the character of Dr. Brenner, whom they had not really fleshed out before as they considered him the hardest character to write for given his limited appearances within the narrative.[34] Filming The brothers had desired to film the series around the Long Island area to match the initial Montauk concept. However, with filming scheduled to take place in November 2015, it was difficult to shoot in Long Island in the cold weather, and the production started scouting locations in and around the Atlanta, Georgia area. The brothers, who grew up in North Carolina, found many places that reminded them of their own childhoods in that area, and felt the area would work well with the narrative shift to the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.[20] The filming of the first season began on September 25, 2015, and was extensively done in Atlanta, Georgia, with The Duffer Brothers and Levy handling the direction of individual episodes.[40] Jackson served as the basis of the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.[41][42] Other shooting locations included the Georgia Mental Health Institute as the Hawkins National Laboratory site, Bellwood Quarry, Patrick Henry High School in Stockbridge, Georgia, for the middle and high school scenes,[43] Emory University's Continuing Education Department, the former city hall in Douglasville, Georgia, Georgia International Horse Park, the probate court in Butts County, Georgia, Old East Point Library and East Point First Baptist Church in East Point, Georgia, Fayetteville, Georgia, Stone Mountain Park, Palmetto, Georgia, and Winston, Georgia.[44] Set work was done at Screen Gem Studios in Atlanta.[44] The series was filmed with a Red Dragon digital camera.[34] Filming for the first season concluded in early 2016.[41] While filming, the brothers tried to capture shots that could be seen as homages to many of the 1980s references they recalled. Their goal was not necessarily to fill the work with these references, but instead to make the series seem to the viewer like a 1980s film.[21] They spent little time reviewing those works and instead went by memory. Matt further recognized that some of their filming homages were not purposely done but were found to be very comparable, as highlighted by a fan-made video comparing the show to several 1980s works side by side.[14][45] Matt commented on the video that "Some were deliberate and some were subconscious."[14] The brothers recognized that many of the iconic scenes from these 1980s films, such as with Poltergeist, was about "taking a very ordinary object that people deal with every day, their television set, and imbuing it with something otherworldly", leading to the idea of using the Christmas light strings for Will to communicate with Joyce.[21] The brothers attributed much of the 1980s feel to set and costume designers and the soundtrack composers that helped to recreate the era for them.[14] Lynda Reiss, the head of props, had about a $220,000 budget, similar to most films, to acquire artifacts of the 1980s, using eBay and searching through flea markets and estate sales around the Atlanta area. The bulk of the props were original items from the 1980s with only a few pieces, such as the Dungeons & Dragons books made as replicas.[46] Visual effects To create the aged effect for the series, a film grain was added over the footage, which was captured by scanning in film stock from the 1980s.[34] The Duffers wanted to scare the audience, but not to necessarily make the show violent or gory, following in line with how the 1980s Amblin Entertainment films drove the creation of the PG-13 movie rating. It was "much more about mood and atmosphere and suspense and dread than they are about gore", though they were not afraid to push into more scary elements, particularly towards the end of the first season.[34] The brothers had wanted to avoid any computer-generated effects for the monster and other parts of the series and stay with practical effects. However, the six-month filming time left them little time to plan out and test practical effects rigs for some of the shots. They went with a middle ground of using constructed props including one for the monster whenever they could, but for other shots, such as when the monster bursts through a wall, they opted to use digital effects. Post-production on the first season was completed the week before it was released on Netflix.[14] The title sequence uses closeups of the letters in the Stranger Things title with a red tint against a black background as they slide into place within the title. The sequence was created by the studio Imaginary Forces, formerly part of R/GA, led by creative director Michelle Doughtey.[47] Levy introduced the studio to The Duffer Brothers, who explained their vision of the 1980s-inspired show, which helped the studio to fix the concept the producers wanted. Later, but prior to filming, the producers sent Imaginary Forces the pilot script, the synth-heavy background music for the titles, as well as the various book covers from King and other authors that they had used to establish the title and imagery, and were looking for a similar approach for the show's titles, primarily using a typographical sequence. They took inspiration from several title sequences of works from the 1980s that were previously designed by Richard Greenberg under R/GA, such as Altered States and The Dead Zone. They also got input from Dan Perri, who worked on the title credits of several 1980s films. Various iterations included having letters vanish, to reflect the "missing" theme of the show, and having letters cast shadows on others, alluding to the mysteries, before settling into the sliding letters. The studio began working on the title sequence before filming and took about a month off during the filming process to let the producers get immersed in the show and come back with more input. Initially, they had been working with various fonts for the title and used close-ups of the best features of these fonts, but near the end the producers wanted to work with ITC Benguiat, requiring them to rework those shots. The final sequence is fully computer-generated, but they took inspiration from testing some practical effects, such as using Kodalith masks as would have been done in the 1980s, to develop the appropriate filters for the rendering software. The individual episode title cards used a "fly-through" approach, similar to the film Bullitt, which the producers had suggested to the studio.[48] Music Main articles: Music of Stranger Things and Stranger Things (soundtrack) The Stranger Things original soundtrack was composed by Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon of the electronic band Survive.[49] It makes extensive use of synthesizers in homage to 1980s artists and film composers including Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Goblin, John Carpenter, Giorgio Moroder, and Fabio Frizzi.[50] According to Stein and Dixon, The Duffer Brothers had been fans of Survive's music, and used their song "Dirge" for the mock trailer that was used to sell the show to Netflix.[49][51] Once the show was green-lit, the Duffers contacted Survive around July 2015 to ask if they were still doing music; the two provided the production team with dozens of songs from their band's past to gain their interest, helping to land them the role.[49] Once aboard, the two worked with producers to select some of their older music to rework for the show, while developing new music, principally with character motifs.[51] The two had been hired before the casting process, so their motif demos were used and played over the actors' audition tapes, aiding in the casting selection.[51][52] The show's theme is based on an unused work Stein composed much earlier that ended up in the library of work they shared with the production staff, who thought that with some reworking would be good for the opening credits.[49] The first season's original soundtrack, consisting of 75 songs from Dixon and Stein split across two volumes, was released by Lakeshore Records. Digital release and streaming options were released on August 10 and 19, 2016 for the two volumes, respectively, while retail versions were available on September 16 and 23, 2016.[53][54] In addition to original music, Stranger Things features period music from artists including The Clash, Toto, New Order, The Bangles, Foreigner, Echo and the Bunnymen, Peter Gabriel and Corey Hart, as well as excerpts from Tangerine Dream, John Carpenter and Vangelis.[54][55] In particular, The Clash's "Should I Stay or Should I Go" was specifically picked to play at pivotal moments of the story, such as when Will is trying to communicate with Joyce from the Upside Down.[54] Music supervisor Nora Felder felt the song "furthered the story" and called it an additional, unseen, main character of the season.[56]

Should I Stay or Should I Go? – A Festive SpecialChristmas has a way of amplifying everything.In this episode of Healing with Teeling, I'm speaking directly to the woman who feels unhappy, unfulfilled, or emotionally unsafe in her relationship, especially at this time of year when expectations are high and loneliness can feel louder.If you've ever found yourself wondering:Is this relationship actually right for me?Why do I feel so alone even though I'm not single?Why don't I trust him and is that my intuition or my past?Am I staying because I love him… or because I'm afraid to be alone?This episode is for you.I talk openly about:Feeling unfulfilled in a relationship that looks “fine” on the outsideStaying because the fear of being alone feels bigger than the unhappinessDistrust, anxious attachment, and how past cheating impacts current relationshipsOvergiving, people-pleasing, and losing yourself trying to make it workWhy Christmas often brings clarity you've been avoidingThe difference between gut instinct and fearA simple reflection exercise to help you gain clarity without rushing a decisionThis is an honest, grounding conversation designed to help you feel seen, validated, and supported, not pressured.Ready for clarity and support?If this episode resonated and you're feeling unsure about your relationship, you don't have to figure it out alone.My Empowerment Session is a safe, confidential space where we explore:What's really keeping you stuckWhether this relationship can changeWhy you feel anxious, disconnected, or unsafe in loveHow tmy 1:1 coaching can support you to feel safe in love, reconnect with your feminine side, and trust yourself and your gut instinct. Whether you stay or go, this session is about you, your clarity, your peace, and your next steps.

This is a PSA and reminder for us all that sometimes changing our circumstances (like through a move, leaving our job or a relationship etc) really is the most compassionate, wise, and liberating choice…and sometimes it's just changing what our suffering looks like on a superficial level. I'll share my own story of leaving Alaska for Spain and jam on how to know when it's helpful to change our environment and when it's not. Plus, we'll explore how Buddhist psychology can help us discern whether to stay or go.In this episode, you will learn://The myth of the “geographical cure,” and why moving abroad rarely delivers the fresh start people imagine// Why the mind always travels with us.// How to tell the difference between suffering created by our environment and suffering created by our internal patterns.// When changing circumstances is a wise, life-supporting choice, and when it becomes avoidance in disguise.// What Buddhist teachings on emptiness and perception show us about our relationship to place.// How trauma science and positive psychology explain the limits of “starting over.”// A simple reflection practice to help you discern whether you need an internal shift, an external shift, or both.Resources:// Episode 28: Practical Emptiness// Episode 29: Should I Stay or Should I Go?// Episode 202: The Healing Power of Emptiness// If you're new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You'll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.// Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can't wait to see you there!// Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I'd love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here  or on Spotify by clicking here.

Dr. Ramani Durvasula reveals the shocking truth that one in five people you know may be narcissistic, explaining why this personality pattern has exploded with the rise of social media and reality TV. She shares how narcissistic relationships follow a predictable cycle of love bombing, devaluation, and discarding that leaves survivors confused and blaming themselves. Through raw personal stories and decades of clinical research, she exposes why trying to fix or change a narcissist is a fool's errand, and introduces practical tools like the DEEP technique to protect yourself. You'll walk away understanding that the greatest defense against narcissism is radical self-acceptance and learning to spot red flags before you're in too deep.Dr. Ramani's books:Should I Stay or Should I Go?"Don't You Know Who I Am?"It's Not YouDr. Ramani's InstagramDr. Ramani's YouTube channelIn this episode you will:Discover why personality doesn't change and how narcissists are trapped in a cycle of self-loathing they project onto everyone around themUnderstand the DEEP technique that protects you from narcissistic manipulation without engaging in exhausting argumentsBreak free from the athlete's trap of believing you can fix any relationship if you just work harder at itRecognize the love bombing cycle that seduces you in the beginning and keeps you hoping things will return to how they wereMaster the difference between healthy jealousy and pathological jealousy that signals dangerous narcissistic patternsFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1858For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Evy Poumpouras – greatness.lnk.to/1852SCJerry Wise  – greatness.lnk.to/1747SCGabor Maté – greatness.lnk.to/1849SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Reimagining Love, we've done several solo episodes where Dr. Alexandra takes a seemingly simple and straightforward statement that folks are making about relationships. Then she pulls it apart to try to find more shades of grey, to add more complexity and layering to a phrase that she finds has gotten too simplistic. In today's episode, we are going to look at what it means when people say they've outgrown their relationship*. First, Dr. Alexandra will talk you through what she thinks people are saying when they say they've outgrown the relationship. Then she is going to look at the internal stuff - what might be going on inside of you that's shaping this feeling that you've outgrown the relationship that you're in. Then she is going to look at the relational stuff - what might be going on in the space between you and your partner that's shaping this feeling that you've outgrown the relationship. And then finally, she will talk about some strategies that you can use to bring clarity to the situation. *This episode often uses the language of intimate partnerships but much of it can be applied to other relationships, like friendships, as well.Other Solo RL Episodes that do a deep dive on a too-simplistic phrase:“I Love Them, But I'm Not In Love With Them” https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/i-love-them-but-im-not-in-love-with-them/“Right person, wrong time” https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/right-person-wrong-time/“If They Wanted To, They Would.” https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/if-they-wanted-to-they-would/Resources to support the episode:Reimagining Love episodes, Relational Ambivalence: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Part 1 https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/relational-ambivalence-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-part-1-rerelease/Relational Ambivalence: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Part 2 https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/relational-ambivalence-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-part-2-rerelease/Inviting a Reluctant Partner Into Relationship Work https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/inviting-a-reluctant-partner-into-relationship-work-re-release/Continue the conversation with Dr. Alexandra Solomon:Ask a question! Submit your relationship challenge: https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274Order Dr. Alexandra's book, Love Every Day: https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-every-day-365-relational-self-awareness-practices-to-help-your-relationship-heal-grow-and-thrive-alexandra-solomon/19970421?ean=9781683736530Cultivate connection by subscribing to Dr. Alexandra's newsletter: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/Learn from Dr. Alexandra (E-courses: Intimate Relationships 101 or Can I Trust You Again?): https://dralexandrasolomon.com/learn-from-alexandra/Learn more on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexandra.solomon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Rachel and Aaron dive into the hurricane of Donald Trump's chaos – from Jeffrey Epstein… to an unprecedented affordability crisis… to a new health care crisis… to an identity crisis for MAGA. Plus, a lesson for Democrats on how to message affordability. And another underwater poll for Donald Trump, “the dog that hasn't barked.”LINKS:* The Cycle on Substack: Should I Stay or Should I Go?* AP/NORC Survey: Trump's approval rating remains low during government shutdown* Axios: The affordability crisis, once Biden's, is now Trump's* Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own GameThe Cycle- On Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Cycle- On Substack at thecycle.substack.com/subscribe

Brockport First Baptist sermon audio from Sunday, October 19, 2025: “Should I Stay or Should I Go?,” by Rev. Dr. Dan Brockway. Scripture reading: Genesis 31.Our mission is to embody God's love outside the walls of the church, in Brockport and beyond. SUPPORT OUR MINISTRIES: www.brockportfirstbaptist.org/giveLEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CHURCH: www.brockportfirstbaptist.org

This week on The Clockwork Cabaret, Lady Attercop is out sick, which means you're stuck with just Emmett Davenport… and a balloon taped to a chair. Two hours of strange and wonderful music, fake sponsors, and the occasional cry for help into the void. Join Emmett for a solo edition of The Clockwork Cabaret, on Mad Wasp Radio. WARNING! This show is for adults. We drink cocktails, have potty mouths and, at least, one of us was raised by wolves. The Clockwork Cabaret is a production of Agony Aunt Studios. Featuring that darling DJ Duo, Lady Attercop and Emmett Davenport. Our theme music is made especially for us by Kyle O'Door. This episode aired on Mad Wasp Radio, 09.28.25. New episodes air on Mad Wasp Radio on Sundays @ 12pm GMT! Listen at www.madwaspradio.com or via TuneIn radio app! Playlist: The Blasting Company - Potatus Et Molassus Dead Can Dance - The Host of Seraphim Unwoman - Cities in Dust Tom Lehrer - We Will All Go Together When We Go The Magnetic Fields - Nothing Matters When We're Dancing Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys - Minnie the Moocher Vermillion Lies - I Should Fly Pretty Balanced - Fall Asleep for Nuclear War Rasputina - Humankind, as the Sailor Ghost Quartet - I Don't Know Apocalypse Five and Dime - Fire It Burns Tiger Lilies - Roll Up Beirut - Cliquot The Gourds - Gin and Juice The White Stripes - Icky Thump Aurelio Voltaire - When You're Evil The Ditty Bops - Angel With an Attitude The Cog is Dead - Burn it Down Nina Simone - Sinnerman David Bowie - The Man Who Sold the World Talking Heads - Life During Wartime Nouvelle Vague - Should I Stay or Should I Go? (feat. Alonya) Tom Waits - Little Drop Of Poison Legendary Shack Shakers - Dead Bury the Dead Matt Nathanson - I Hope That Something Better Comes Alone Jonathan Coulton - Re: Your Brains MC Lars - Mr. Raven (feat. The Dead Milkmen) MC 900 ft Jesus - If I Only Had A Brain  MC Frontalot - Penny Arcade Theme Saja Boys - Your Idol

This week on The Clockwork Cabaret, Lady Attercop is out sick, which means you're stuck with just Emmett Davenport… and a balloon taped to a chair. Two hours of strange and wonderful music, fake sponsors, and the occasional cry for help into the void. Join Emmett for a solo edition of The Clockwork Cabaret, on Mad Wasp Radio. WARNING! This show is for adults. We drink cocktails, have potty mouths and, at least, one of us was raised by wolves. The Clockwork Cabaret is a production of Agony Aunt Studios. Featuring that darling DJ Duo, Lady Attercop and Emmett Davenport. Our theme music is made especially for us by Kyle O'Door. This episode aired on Mad Wasp Radio, 09.28.25. New episodes air on Mad Wasp Radio on Sundays @ 12pm GMT! Listen at www.madwaspradio.com or via TuneIn radio app! Playlist: The Blasting Company - Potatus Et Molassus Dead Can Dance - The Host of Seraphim Unwoman - Cities in Dust Tom Lehrer - We Will All Go Together When We Go The Magnetic Fields - Nothing Matters When We're Dancing Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys - Minnie the Moocher Vermillion Lies - I Should Fly Pretty Balanced - Fall Asleep for Nuclear War Rasputina - Humankind, as the Sailor Ghost Quartet - I Don't Know Apocalypse Five and Dime - Fire It Burns Tiger Lilies - Roll Up Beirut - Cliquot The Gourds - Gin and Juice The White Stripes - Icky Thump Aurelio Voltaire - When You're Evil The Ditty Bops - Angel With an Attitude The Cog is Dead - Burn it Down Nina Simone - Sinnerman David Bowie - The Man Who Sold the World Talking Heads - Life During Wartime Nouvelle Vague - Should I Stay or Should I Go? (feat. Alonya) Tom Waits - Little Drop Of Poison Legendary Shack Shakers - Dead Bury the Dead Matt Nathanson - I Hope That Something Better Comes Alone Jonathan Coulton - Re: Your Brains MC Lars - Mr. Raven (feat. The Dead Milkmen) MC 900 ft Jesus - If I Only Had A Brain  MC Frontalot - Penny Arcade Theme Saja Boys - Your Idol

Mike Tannenbaum is the Founder and Managing Partner of Key Strategies, a boutique recruitment firm that specializes in providing world-class insurance and risk management talent to Fortune 500, insurance brokerage, carrier, and consulting firms across the U.S. With over 30 years of experience in this niche market, Mike has built a best-in-class network of corporate risk managers, insurance brokers, underwriters, claims and safety directors, RIMS account managers, and risk consultants at all levels. In this live from RIMS 2024 episode, Mike answers the top questions about recruiting in the insurance industry, from how often is acceptable to switch positions, what the total compensation package looks like, and whether the non-compete agreement is still an issue in the industry.   Key Takeaways: ● Mike shares the work that he does at Key Strategies and his podcast Should I Stay or Should I Go? ● Mike's path to becoming a career risk management recruiter started at a beach club. ● As a recruiter, Mike builds relationships with both candidates and companies. ● The importance and challenge of confidentiality in risk management recruiting. ● Why should you have conversations with a recruiter if you're not interested in changing jobs? ● Connecting candidates and employers in a pre-LinkedIn world. ● The evolving work of Key Strategies utilized LinkedIn as an effective tool. ● Addressing the talent shortage and inflation in the insurance industry. ● It's not only about salary — the importance of considering the total compensation package and the career opportunities. ● What is the acceptable timing to transition from one position to another? ● Is the non-compete agreement no longer an issue in the insurance industry? ● The most meaningful advice that Mike has learned in his career.   Mentioned in This Episode: Mike on LinkedIn Key Strategies   Tweetables:   “A good risk manager really needs to understand their company and how they operate in every little detail to be able to provide the right insurance and advice.”   “There's nothing wrong with being open to having those introductory conversations with a recruiter.”   “LinkedIn has presented some great challenges and some great opportunities in recruiting.”   “If you want people to believe in the mission, you have to sell them on the mission.”   “If you have your superstar employees, or anyone that you really value, you have to give them a reason to want to stay.”  

"Should I Stay or Should I Go?"... sang The Clash all the way back in 1982. Let's say you have been debating this same question at your job... and ultimately conclude: I'm so done here.As an executive coach, I have been in a number of conversations with individuals who can relate. I sometimes then find myself in a "how do I quit?" discussion. I hope my advice here helps if you find yourself in this sticky situation.

People-pleasing isn't a personality flaw—often it's a nervous-system strategy. Licensed Professional Counselor and ADHD-CCSP Anita Sandoval joins Eric to unpack how the fawn response shows up with ADHD, trauma, and RSD; how it differs from masking and conflict avoidance; and what real change looks like. We cover Anita's “Empower → Resilient → Authentic” model, ADHD-friendly EMDR adaptations, and the messy-but-worth-it work of boundaries (including with narcissistic family dynamics). Resources, Anita's links, and a quick survey about a potential evening coaching group are in the full notes at ADHDreWired.com. Guest: Anita Sandoval, LPC-S, EMDR-Certified, ADHD-CCSP — therapist, supervisor, and author of Broken Chains (English & Spanish). Host of Empowering Women in Conversations and creator of Empower Her Pathways. We cover: People-pleasing as a neuro-adaptive response (fight/flight/freeze/fawn) People-pleasing vs. conflict avoidance vs. masking ADHD & RSD: why “neutral” feedback stings and how regulation shifts it Differentiating from personality disorders (dependent/BPD) Hypervigilance, ACEs, and emotional regulation circuits Boundaries with narcissistic dynamics (including the “victim narcissist” pattern) Anita's staged model (Stages of Change × grief work): Unaware → Aware → Ready → Action → Maintenance → Integration (Empowered → Resilient → Authentic) Therapies that help ADHD brains: EMDR with resourcing, IFS/parts work, polyvagal-informed regulation Eric's EMDR story: from trigger spirals to co-regulation Try this: Notice your next automatic “yes.” Ask: Is this aligned with my values, or is my nervous system chasing safety? Then practice one tiny boundary this week and track before/during/after. Resources mentioned: Anita Sandoval — (course: Empower Her Pathways) Broken Chains (English/Spanish) Dr. Ramani's work on narcissism (Should I Stay or Should I Go?) Modalities: EMDR, IFS/Parts, Polyvagal-informed approaches Coaching & community: Evening Coaching Group — interest survey We're exploring a fall evening section (proposed Wed, Sept 18 • 5pm PT / 8pm ET) led by ADHD reWired Coach & LCSW Kristin Marts, at a budget-friendly rate (starting at $999) if we move forward. Deadline to weigh in: Aug 15. Take the short survey at .  Complete the survey to enter to win 6 months free in our Alumni community ($240 value) or 1 year free of Adult Study Hall ($240 value). Adult Study Hall (ASH) — virtual co-working & body doubling. Free 1-week trial, then $19.99/mo or $150/yr at . Connect with Anita:  | Podcast: Empowering Women in Conversations

Have you ever had that quiet, unsettling feeling that your role no longer fits? Like you're still showing up, doing the job—but something inside has shifted? In this solo episode, I explore the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that you might have outgrown your role.I share a personal story from an industry awards dinner that made me realise I no longer belonged in the world I once felt part of. From there, we look at five key signs that often show up when it's time for change—whether it's feeling underused, disconnected from purpose, or quietly dreading Monday mornings.This isn't about making a sudden leap. It's about paying attention to the signals, following your curiosity, and starting to explore what might come next.I'll also share three practical things you can do if any of this resonates—including how to get hold of my free Should I Stay or Should I Go? guide.Whether you're at the start of this feeling or deep in the middle of it, this episode is here to help you reflect, reconnect, and take a step forward.Thanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk

Episode #1003 Feel stuck in your relationship and not sure whether to work on it or walk away? In this episode, Doug Holt and Coach Mark Smith break down the tough questions men face when their marriage or partnership feels off. No fluff—just real talk about what it means to lead in your relationship, how to stop avoiding the hard conversations, and a simple framework to help you decide if it's time to recommit or move on. If you've been feeling disconnected, unheard, or unsure whether there's still love left, this one's for you. The guys talk about how to be the best version of yourself for 30 days, what to actually say when you're ready to speak up, and what to look for to know if your partner's still in the fight with you. Whether you're on the fence or already drifting apart, this episode will help you see the path forward—with clarity and courage.

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Happy Ever After! She's back! Join me in welcoming the incredible Kate Anthony for her 4th appearance on Divorce Doesn't Suck! This time, she's sharing her Happy Ever After Story—and trust me, you won't want to miss it. Kate is the host of the NYT-recommended Divorce Survival Guide Podcast, a certified coach, and a powerhouse advocate for women navigating divorce—especially moms coming out of toxic or abusive relationships. She's been where you are, and she's here to help.Find Kate here:Web: kateanthony.comIG: @thedivorcesurvivalguideFB: Your Divorce Survival Guide with Kate AnthonyFB: Should I Stay or Should I Go? with Kate AnthonyTikTok: @ thedivorcesurvivalguid

We invented a game called Should I Stay or Should I Go, where we get drunk and judge whether his weird little habits are green flags or a reason to run. From clapping when the plane lands to knowing way too much about astrology, no man is safe and some of our “stays” might shock you. PS: We're dropping two episodes a week all May. See you on Tuesdays and Thursdays ♥️Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chloe⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alexa⁠⁠⁠

Thinking about divorce but paralyzed by fear? In this episode, we dive deep into knowing when to stay, when to leave, and how to reclaim your strength if you're facing coercive control, financial manipulation, or emotional chaos. Family law expert Lois Liberman joins Erica from The Crazy Ex-Wives Club Podcast to break it all down.In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, I sit down with powerhouse divorce attorney Lois Liberman—who brings more than 30 years of wisdom, grit, and heart to one of life's most daunting crossroads: deciding whether to stay or leave. Lois shares her real-talk insights on navigating the emotional and financial maze of divorce, from spotting the signs of coercive control to reclaiming your power when fear tries to keep you stuck. 

After betrayal, both partners can find themselves stuck in overwhelming thoughts. The betrayed partner may struggle with replaying painful memories and fearing the future, while the partner who acted out may feel shame, regret, and self-doubt. In both cases, the emotional brain (limbic system) can hijack the logical brain, making it hard to make choices based on values, integrity, and true healing.In this episode, we'll explore how to shift out of the mental chaos and into heart-centered clarity, so both partners can make intentional, healing choices. You'll learn:✅ Why betrayal puts your brain into survival mode (and how to shift out of it) ✅ How fear, shame, and guilt can drive reactive, unhelpful behaviors ✅ The power of tuning into your body as a guide for healing and connection ✅ How to make values-based decisions instead of emotionally driven ones ✅ Practical tools for both partners to rebuild trust and stay groundedWhether you're the betrayed or the one who betrayed, this episode will help you get out of your head, reconnect with yourself, and create space for true healing—individually and as a coupleThank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise.Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal:Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM CandidateRead Hali's BioBook with HaliStephanie Hamby- MCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM CandidateRead Stephanie's BioBook with StephanieEmail Stephanie: stephaniehambycoaching@gmail.com Contact us:  info.choosingtostay@gmail.comChoosing To Stay Webinar: Free monthly webinar with Hali for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal.Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication and gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship. Led by Hali. Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - A betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community. Led by Hali.Healing Hearts Couples Group - A supportive community for couples seeking healing after betrayal and infidelity, emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy, offering practical tools, skills, and a nurturing community to navigate challenges and foster relational growth. Led by Stephanie. Choose Renewal Group: For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Our focus is on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out. This group aims to provide a safe, nurturing community where women can find support and guidance on their journey towards renewal. Led by Stephanie. Healing Hearts Self-paced Course: A 15-week course for couples healing from betrayal, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy while providing practical tools for relational growth. Each partner takes the self-paced course separately, with weekly lessons, journaling, and note-taking sections.More from Choose Recovery Services:Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for womenChoose 90 for Men Choose 180 for MenChoose 360 for Men Road to Recovery Should I Stay or Should I Go? Empowered Divorce Q&A The Empowered Divorce Podcast Choose Recovery on Instagram

Our most popular and listened to guest for over a decade! Join Christine Louis de Canonville for a discussion about her newest book, The Ghost in the Machine: Unmasking the Hidden Psychology of Narcissistic Abuse. This will be done as a series for this podcast and also for Christine's YouTube channel. Today we go in depth on Chapter 2: DECODING THE DILEMMA AND TAKING CONTROL:              Navigating "Should I Stay or Should I Go."     Christine Louis de Canonville, B.A. (Hons) Theology & Psychology, MIACP, MSIACP, CMH, CHyp, MPNLP. Christine is a recently retired psychotherapist and clinical supervisor living in Dublin, Ireland. She is also an author, a professional trainer, and international speaker, a lecturer, workshop facilitator and was an external examiner. She worked in the area of mental health and trauma recovery for over 35 years, providing psychotherapy to children and adults for a range of life issues, including Addictive Behaviours, Anxiety, Anger, and Relational Issues. For 5 years, she worked in the Trauma Unit of St. Brendan's Psychiatric Hospital under the watchful eye of the eminent Professor Ivor Browne. In 1995 she set-up her own private clinical practice where she now specialises in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

In this episode, Lundy Bancroft, a renowned expert on narcissism, abusive relationships, and the family court system, reveals how abusive men manipulate both their partners and the legal system to maintain control. With over 30 years of experience working with abusers and training professionals, Lundy exposes the subtle and overt tactics used by high-conflict individuals to gain power in custody disputes and other legal battles. He shares eye-opening insights from his books, Why Does He Do That? and The Batterer as Parent, highlighting the systemic failures in family courts that often work in favor of abusers, despite clear evidence of harm. Lundy explains why survivors of abuse find themselves in difficult, uphill battles when trying to protect their children and the emotional toll this takes. Lundy also provides practical advice for mothers navigating high-conflict divorces and custody disputes, outlining critical steps to level the playing field and protect children from further harm. He dives deep into the biases within the legal process that enable dangerous individuals to gain access to their children, even when their behavior is abusive. Through this conversation, Lundy offers a powerful look into how the family court system operates, how survivors can reclaim their power, and the ways in which we can push back against a broken system. This episode is an essential listen for anyone dealing with narcissism, abuse, and the complexities of high-conflict divorce and custody battles.   Connect with Lundy: Book - Not To People Like Us: https://www.amazon.com/People-Hidden-Abuse-Upscale-Marriages/dp/B0009K75UO Book - When Dad Hurts Mom: https://www.amazon.com/When-Dad-Hurts-Mom-Witnessing/dp/0425200310 Book - The Batterer as Parent: https://www.amazon.com/Batterer-Parent-Addressing-Domestic-Violence/dp/1412972051 Book - Should I Stay or Should I Go?: https://www.amazon.com/Should-Stay-Relationship-Can-Should-be/dp/042523889X Book - Daily Wisdom: https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Wisdom-Does-That-Encouragement/dp/0425265102#:~:text=Book%20details&text=Lundy%20Bancroft%20expands%20on%20his,what%20is%20happening%20to%20you. Book - The Joyous Recovery: https://www.amazon.com/Joyous-Recovery-Approach-Emotional-Wellness/dp/0578464691 Book - In Custody: https://www.amazon.com/Custody-Carrie-Green-Novel/dp/B09BGLY3P8 Website: https://lundybancroft.com/ Listen to Lundy's BorderlinerNotes YT episode: https://youtu.be/ywsTdzkiPF0?si=TUOmWrBy1pH8u7n1   Journey Beyond Divorce Resources: Follow JBD on Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com  Join the High Conflict Divorce Support Group: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/hcdsg A word from our sponsor: TalkingParents provides a comprehensive platform designed to simplify co-parenting and enhance communication between parents. With secure messaging, a shared calendar, and features for tracking parenting time, TalkingParents ensures that all important details and agreements are documented and accessible.  We're grateful for TalkingParents' support in simplifying co-parenting and enhancing communication for our listeners. Discover how TalkingParents can bring clarity and organization to your co-parenting journey at www.talkingparents.com/jbd

Matt Berninger (The National) regresa, en solitario con "Get Sunk", su segundo disco, que abre con la luminosa y potente "Bonnet of Pins", portada de este podcast. Escuchamos también a These New Puritans con "Industrial Love Song", la mitad del doble single que acaban de publicar par su próximo disco, "Crooked Wing", que llega con la colaboración de Caroline Polachek. Aparte, adelantamos la versión que The Killer Barbies han hecho de "Should I Stay or Should I Go", de The Clash, convertida en ·"Si Me Quieres O Si No", el homenaje que Los Bengala han hecho a Los Sirex con su revisón de "Yo Grito" y a Shego con "Te Mataré", que se publicará mañana.  MATT BERNINGER - Bonnet Of PinsVIVA SUECIA - Dolor y GloriaMELIFLUO - La Corona del ReyLOS BENGALA - Yo Grito (Los Sirex cover)THE KILLER BARBIES - Si Me Quieres O Si NoTHE CLASH - Police On My BackBIZNAGA - El Futuro Sobre PlanoTHESE NEW PURITANS - Industrial Love Song (featuring Caroline Polachek)CAROLINE POLACHEK - Bunny is a RiderEVA RYJLEN - Como Un TornadoSHEGO - arghHhh!SHEGO ft AIKO EL GRUPO - Te MataréRUFUS T FIREFLY - Canción de PazBUNBURY - Las chingadas ganas de llorarANDRÉS CALAMARO - FlacaKERALA DUST - BellEscuchar audio

Check out our review of ‘The Monkey' by Osgood Perkins, based on the short story by Stephen King. We'll also share our reactions to the 2025 Academy Awards and our overdue top-10-movies list of 2024. Beforehand, we'll discuss the week's top entertainment news during our signature segment: the Toms. This week's stories include Zendaya joining the cast of ‘Shrek 5'; John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter series; Kathleen Kennedy may or may not be leaving LucasFilm; and more! Enjoy!TIMECODES… Intro (0:00)The Toms: Entertainment News (2:03)‘Shrek 5' Casting Reveal (2:34)R.I.P. Gene Hackman & Michelle Trachtenberg (4:22)Our 2025 Oscar Reactions (8:27)John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in HBO series (28:23)Kathleen Kennedy: Should I Stay or Should I Go? (30:07)‘The Punisher' is getting a Disney+ special (32:46)Warner Bros. Games shuts down several studios (34:19)Holden's Top 10 Movies of 2024 (36:44)Jimmy's Top 10 Movies of 2024 (56:35)Holden's 10 Worst Movies of 2024 (1:03:12)Non-Spoiler Review of ‘The Monkey' (1:14:03)*SPOILER REVIEW* of ‘The Monkey' (1:24:03)What Are Ya Doin'? (1:34:57)SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS...Email: tomppodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2jjOm3gwTu2TVDzH_CJlwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/That-One-Movie-Podcast-535231563653560/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOMPPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/tomppodcastINTRO MUSIC... "Constellation" by Brian Hanegan

Welcome to Unpacked Minis, our new Unpacked series. Throughout the year, over the course of four bite-size episodes, we'll dig into the biggest themes in travel. This month, we're tackling cruising, specifically those who are new to cruising—or think it's not for them. In our inaugural episode, Michelle Baran—Afar's deputy news editor and resident cruise expert—sits down with host Aislyn Greene, a former cruise skeptic, to unpack the surprising world of modern cruising. Whether you're new to the world or you're cruise-averse for environmental, cultural, or other reasons, you'll discover unique cruise experiences that will help you rethink this growing travel industry.  From cruise recommendations for adventurous travelers to the ways that cruising is adjusting to concerns about sustainability and travel limitations, here's how to dive in. Should I Go on a Cruise? In this episode you'll learn:  Why river cruising could be the ideal cruise type for novices and skeptics.  The advantages and disadvantages of cruising.  How cruise lines are adjusting to concerns about sustainability and limited options.  Busting Cruise Stereotypes One-By-One Don't miss these memorable moments:  [01:52] The experience that changed my mind about cruising. [05:49] What about wind? Sustainability and sailing ships.  [ 00:00] Destinations you can only reach by water.  Resources:  Explore our recs for river cruises, how to pick the best polar cruise for you, and more Afar cruise content.  Read other work by Michelle Baran. Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Travel Tales, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us. ** What's one tricky travel topic you want us to unpack? Send us a voice message here, for a chance to weigh in and be featured in an upcoming episode. **

In this episode of Top Self, Shanenn sits down with Dr. Rachel Glik, a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience as a couples and individual therapist. Dr. Glik shares insights from her new book "Soulful Marriage: Healing your Relationship with Responsibility, Growth, Priority, and Purpose," offering her thoughts on how to nurture lasting love and embrace conflict as an opportunity for growth.Golden Episode Nuggets:

Send us a textIn this powerful and deeply insightful episode, we're joined by Sallyanne Hartnell, a multi-award-nominated divorce coach and strategist who specializes in guiding individuals through the complex terrain of relationship transitions, from separation to divorce and beyond. Sallyanne shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling life after divorce, addressing financial and emotional barriers, and setting up sustainable pathways to independence—especially for mothers navigating the dual challenges of leaving a partnership and building a business.Key discussion points include:Why Women Are Leading the Shift in Relationship Dynamics: Sallyanne shares trends in cis-hetero relationships, where women are increasingly initiating separation and reasons for this. The Inner Conflict Around "Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Sallyanne supports clients with this challenging, often stormy period of indecision. She shares how to think about your values and future when you consider the best choice for yourself.Strategic Preparation for Leaving: Learn how to build a financial and emotional safety net before exiting a relationship, from ensuring visibility of shared assets to starting or scaling a flexible business that honors family priorities.Overcoming Financial and Emotional Challenges: We dive into the fears many mothers face when leaving a partner—lost autonomy, parenting as the primary caregiver, and managing finances alone—and explore actionable steps to navigate these hurdles confidently.The Role of Self-Care and Clarity: Sallyanne emphasizes the importance of self-regulation, understanding personal values, and staying grounded during high-conflict negotiations. She also discusses how clear boundaries and compromises can ease separation processes while protecting your emotional well-being.Reframing Guilt and Motherhood: We discuss the pervasive guilt mothers feel about choosing themselves, revealing how prioritizing self-fulfillment can ultimately create a healthier environment for both mothers and their children. Sallyanne shares touching reflections from her adult daughter, who expressed pride and admiration for her mother's decision to choose herself. This candid exchange highlights how modelling self-respect and resilience can have a lasting positive influence on children and offers a reframe for this motherhood guilt.Finding the Strength to Leave: For mothers wrestling with the decision to stay or go, Sallyanne provides reassurance that choosing oneself is not inherently selfish but a path to creating a more fulfilling and stable future for the entire family. There are ways to shape-shift what "family" looks like and re-write the rules for yourself. Practical Advice for Navigating Separation: From managing emotions to setting boundaries, Sallyanne shares actionable strategies to approach With love,Robyn xoP.S. If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.comClick here to book your call anytime!

This week, we're diving into an essential topic for these times - how to stay through difficult experiences with others. I'll talk about the importance of staying with discomfort for the benefit of our community and the more-than-human world around us. Plus we'll talk about the key elements we need to help stay through the challenging times as well as when to say, “Thanks but no thanks!” and leave with integrity.You will learn:// Why discomfort is inescapable in any community… and how it's a GOOD thing// Why it's important to stay present through the discomfort if we want fundamental change// The difference between staying through discomfort and tolerating bullshit// When to  LEAVE// The key elements we need to cultivate so we can stay through the challenging momentsResources:// Episode 1: Why we tolerate and how to stop// Episode 29: Should I Stay or Should I Go?// Episode 37: How to Disagree Like a Buddha// If you're new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You'll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.  // Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can't wait to see you there!  // Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I'd love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here.

About Kate: Kate Anthony, author, critically acclaimed podcast host, and high conflict divorce coach, is not afraid to initiate tough conversations about relationships, domestic violence, and the cultural implications of our patriarchal society. In her book, The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, Kate dives deeply into the importance of self-work and the cultural understanding of marriage in order to sustain healthy interpersonal relationships. She serves clients across the globe through her private coaching, group programs, and her wildly popular online program,“Should I Stay or Should I Go.” Kate equips her clients with the tools they need to identify abusive relationships, and feel empowered to make decisions for themselves and their children while feeling validated and supported. Her number-one-ranked podcast, The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast, recommended by the New York Times, has reached over three million downloads and Kate has been featured as an expert in The New York Times, Forbes, Newsweek, and Pure Wow Summary: In this episode of the Better Divorce podcast, host Paulette Rigo and guest Kate Anthony delve into the complexities of divorce, sharing personal stories and insights on the decision-making process. They discuss the emotional turmoil surrounding the decision to divorce, the aftermath of separation, and the importance of self-discovery in the journey towards healing. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding one's own needs and desires post-divorce, encouraging listeners to embrace new beginnings and prioritize their happiness. In this conversation, Kate Anthony and Paulette Rigo explore the journey of self-discovery and empowerment following divorce. They discuss the importance of reconnecting with one's inner guide, rediscovering joy and interests, embracing change, and finding happiness in being single. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of personal growth and the freedom to explore new experiences, ultimately encouraging listeners to take charge of their lives and pursue what truly makes them happy. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Divorce Season 06:59 The Decision-Making Process 17:01 Embracing New Beginnings 24:30 Self-Discovery After Divorce 30:16 Connecting with Your Inner Guide 36:36 Embracing Change and New Experiences 41:58 The Journey of Self-Discovery SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/ WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services : https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademy Buy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/ RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso... AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div... Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca... #divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

Rebuilding After Betrayal – An Invitation to Heal Together⁠ I'm excited to introduce the Healing Hearts Live Group, a coaching program designed specifically for couples ready to move from surviving to thriving after betrayal. Why healing after betrayal feels overwhelming and how to take the first steps. The power of group coaching in providing tools, guidance, and shared learning. What makes the Healing Hearts Live Group different from traditional approaches. Practical tools and strategies to rebuild trust, foster communication, and create emotional safety. If you're ready to stop feeling stuck and start making relational progress, this episode is for you. ⁠Join the Healing Hearts Live Group: Registration & Info⁠ Thank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise. Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal: Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Hali's Bio Book with Hali Stephanie Hamby- MCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM Candidate Read Stephanie's Bio Book with Stephanie Email Stephanie: stephaniehambycoaching@gmail.com  Contact us:  info.choosingtostay@gmail.com Choosing To Stay Webinar: Free monthly webinar with Hali for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal. Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication and gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship. Led by Hali.  Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - A betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community. Led by Hali. Healing Hearts Couples Group - A supportive community for couples seeking healing after betrayal and infidelity, emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy, offering practical tools, skills, and a nurturing community to navigate challenges and foster relational growth. Led by Stephanie.  Choose Renewal Group: For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Our focus is on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out. This group aims to provide a safe, nurturing community where women can find support and guidance on their journey towards renewal. Led by Stephanie.  Healing Hearts Self-paced Course: A 15-week course for couples healing from betrayal, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy while providing practical tools for relational growth. Each partner takes the self-paced course separately, with weekly lessons, journaling, and note-taking sections. More from Choose Recovery Services: Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for women Choose 90 for Men  Choose 180 for Men Choose 360 for Men  Road to Recovery  Should I Stay or Should I Go?  Empowered Divorce Q&A  The Empowered Divorce Podcast  Choose Recovery on Instagram

In this episode of Choosing to Stay After Infidelity and Betrayal, we explore why consistency is essential for relational repair, whether you're the betrayed partner or the one working to rebuild trust. Learn how consistency transforms intention into real change and supports healing for both partners. Thank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise. Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal: Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Hali's Bio Book with Hali Stephanie Hamby- MCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM Candidate Read Stephanie's Bio Book with Stephanie Email Stephanie: stephaniehambycoaching@gmail.com  Contact us:  info.choosingtostay@gmail.com Choosing To Stay Webinar: Free monthly webinar with Hali for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal. Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication and gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship. Led by Hali.  Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - A betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community. Led by Hali. Healing Hearts Couples Group - A supportive community for couples seeking healing after betrayal and infidelity, emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy, offering practical tools, skills, and a nurturing community to navigate challenges and foster relational growth. Led by Stephanie.  Choose Renewal Group: For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Our focus is on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out. This group aims to provide a safe, nurturing community where women can find support and guidance on their journey towards renewal. Led by Stephanie.  Healing Hearts Self-paced Course: A 15-week course for couples healing from betrayal, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy while providing practical tools for relational growth. Each partner takes the self-paced course separately, with weekly lessons, journaling, and note-taking sections. More from Choose Recovery Services: Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for women Choose 90 for Men  Choose 180 for Men Choose 360 for Men  Road to Recovery  Should I Stay or Should I Go?  Empowered Divorce Q&A  The Empowered Divorce Podcast  Choose Recovery on Instagram

I'm excited to welcome Kate Anthony to the show today, "America's top divorce coach." Kate Anthony, author, critically acclaimed podcast host, and high conflict divorce coach, is not afraid to initiate tough conversations about relationships, domestic violence, and the cultural implications of our patriarchal society. In her book, The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, Kate dives deeply into the importance of self-work and the cultural understanding of marriage in order to sustain healthy interpersonal relationships. She serves clients across the globe through her private coaching, group programs, and her wildly popular online program,“Should I Stay or Should I Go.” Kate equips her clients with the tools they need to identify abusive relationships, and feel empowered to make decisions for themselves and their children while feeling validated and supported. Her number-one-ranked podcast, The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast, recommended by the New York Times, has reached over three million downloads and Kate has been featured as an expert in The New York Times, Forbes, Newsweek, and Pure Wow. Kate is a survivor of domestic abuse herself, and overcame many of her own challenges with navigating divorce with a child to consider. She believes that in order to uncover the root of marital issues we must look deeply at the patriarchal systems that underpin cis-hetero relationships in the 21st century. Kate understands how these systems affect men's behavior, marriage, violence in America and even divorce legislation in the US. This has inspired Kate's involvement with family court reform through organizations such as the National Safe Parents Organization (NSPO) and her advisory board membership with the Divorce Coalition. We discuss navigating toxic relationships, recognizing the signs of abuse, and empowering women to make the difficult decision of whether to stay or go. This is such an important topic that I know so many of our listeners are grappling with. Let's jump right in.   Connect with Kate: http://www.KateAnthony.com   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T"  Essential Formulas

In the final episode of our When the Holidays Hurt series, we focus on how to heal and find joy amidst the chaos, especially when betrayal or family conflict has left emotional scars. The holidays can feel especially heavy during times of hurt, but we discuss how creating new traditions—no matter how small—can offer moments of peace and joy. We explore how stepping out of old traditions that no longer serve you can be a powerful act of self-care, and how to build a holiday season that feels right for you and your family. Plus, we dive into the unique challenges of navigating these shifts when you have children at home and how to find balance between your own healing and supporting their needs. Thank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise. Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal: Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Hali's Bio Book with Hali Stephanie Hamby- MCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM Candidate Read Stephanie's Bio Book with Stephanie Email Stephanie: stephaniehambycoaching@gmail.com  Contact us:  info.choosingtostay@gmail.com Choosing To Stay Webinar: Free monthly webinar with Hali for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal. Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication and gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship. Led by Hali.  Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - A betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community. Led by Hali. Healing Hearts Couples Group - A supportive community for couples seeking healing after betrayal and infidelity, emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy, offering practical tools, skills, and a nurturing community to navigate challenges and foster relational growth. Led by Stephanie.  Choose Renewal Group: For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Our focus is on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out. This group aims to provide a safe, nurturing community where women can find support and guidance on their journey towards renewal. Led by Stephanie.  Healing Hearts Self-paced Course: A 15-week course for couples healing from betrayal, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy while providing practical tools for relational growth. Each partner takes the self-paced course separately, with weekly lessons, journaling, and note-taking sections. More from Choose Recovery Services: Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for women Choose 90 for Men  Choose 180 for Men Choose 360 for Men  Road to Recovery  Should I Stay or Should I Go?  Empowered Divorce Q&A  The Empowered Divorce Podcast  Choose Recovery on Instagram

The holiday season can be full of joy—but it can also be a time of deep emotional strain, especially if you're navigating grief and betrayal. In this second episode of our When the Holidays Hurt series, we dive into how to protect your peace during this challenging time. We explore the importance of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with yourself and others, and how to create emotional safety in your own heart. By tuning into your needs, learning to honor them, and embracing self-compassion, you can move through the holidays with a sense of calm and resilience, even amidst difficult circumstances. Thank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise. Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal: Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Hali's Bio Book with Hali Stephanie Hamby- MCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM Candidate Read Stephanie's Bio Book with Stephanie Email Stephanie: stephaniehambycoaching@gmail.com  Contact us:  info.choosingtostay@gmail.com Choosing To Stay Webinar: Free monthly webinar with Hali for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal. Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication and gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship. Led by Hali.  Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - A betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community. Led by Hali. Healing Hearts Couples Group - A supportive community for couples seeking healing after betrayal and infidelity, emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy, offering practical tools, skills, and a nurturing community to navigate challenges and foster relational growth. Led by Stephanie.  Choose Renewal Group: For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Our focus is on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out. This group aims to provide a safe, nurturing community where women can find support and guidance on their journey towards renewal. Led by Stephanie.  Healing Hearts Self-paced Course: A 15-week course for couples healing from betrayal, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy while providing practical tools for relational growth. Each partner takes the self-paced course separately, with weekly lessons, journaling, and note-taking sections. More from Choose Recovery Services: Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for women Choose 90 for Men  Choose 180 for Men Choose 360 for Men  Road to Recovery  Should I Stay or Should I Go?  Empowered Divorce Q&A  The Empowered Divorce Podcast  Choose Recovery on Instagram

In this episode of Choosing to Stay After Infidelity and Betrayal, we're diving into a topic that can bring up deep emotions for many—navigating the holiday season after the pain of betrayal. This episode offers guidance for those who are facing this season with new and complex challenges, helping you find ways to care for yourself, set realistic expectations, and create safe spaces for connection. Thank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise. Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal: Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Hali's Bio Book with Hali Stephanie Hamby- MCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM Candidate Read Stephanie's Bio Book with Stephanie Email Stephanie: stephaniehambycoaching@gmail.com  Contact us:  info.choosingtostay@gmail.com Choosing To Stay Webinar: Free monthly webinar with Hali for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal. Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication and gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship. Led by Hali.  Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - A betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community. Led by Hali. Healing Hearts Couples Group - A supportive community for couples seeking healing after betrayal and infidelity, emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy, offering practical tools, skills, and a nurturing community to navigate challenges and foster relational growth. Led by Stephanie.  Choose Renewal Group: For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Our focus is on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out. This group aims to provide a safe, nurturing community where women can find support and guidance on their journey towards renewal. Led by Stephanie.  Healing Hearts Self-paced Course: A 15-week course for couples healing from betrayal, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy while providing practical tools for relational growth. Each partner takes the self-paced course separately, with weekly lessons, journaling, and note-taking sections. More from Choose Recovery Services: Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for women Choose 90 for Men  Choose 180 for Men Choose 360 for Men  Road to Recovery  Should I Stay or Should I Go?  Empowered Divorce Q&A  The Empowered Divorce Podcast  Choose Recovery on Instagram

In this episode, we explore the delicate balance of prioritizing your own healing in the wake of betrayal when your spouse is struggling. We discuss strategies to maintain your well-being while supporting your partner, emphasizing the importance of self-care, communication, and setting boundaries. Thank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise. Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal: Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Hali's Bio Book with Hali Stephanie Hamby- MCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM Candidate Read Stephanie's Bio Book with Stephanie Email Stephanie: stephaniehambycoaching@gmail.com  Contact us:  info.choosingtostay@gmail.com Choosing To Stay Webinar: Free monthly webinar with Hali for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal. Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication and gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship. Led by Hali.  Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - A betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community. Led by Hali. Healing Hearts Couples Group - A supportive community for couples seeking healing after betrayal and infidelity, emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy, offering practical tools, skills, and a nurturing community to navigate challenges and foster relational growth. Led by Stephanie.  Choose Renewal Group: For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Our focus is on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out. This group aims to provide a safe, nurturing community where women can find support and guidance on their journey towards renewal. Led by Stephanie.  Healing Hearts Self-paced Course: A 15-week course for couples healing from betrayal, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy while providing practical tools for relational growth. Each partner takes the self-paced course separately, with weekly lessons, journaling, and note-taking sections. More from Choose Recovery Services: Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for women Choose 90 for Men  Choose 180 for Men Choose 360 for Men  Road to Recovery  Should I Stay or Should I Go?  Empowered Divorce Q&A  The Empowered Divorce Podcast  Choose Recovery on Instagram

Guest: Mindy Diamond, the founder and CEO of Diamond Consultants and the author of a fantastic new book called Should I Stay or Should I Go? In a Nutshell: Between the competition for top talent at large firms and the proliferation of smaller lifestyle RIAs, many advisors feel like they need to be constantly evaluating their career options. But the grass is not always greener, and FOMO should never be the lead driver of a major career decision. Instead, advisors should follow their internal compass towards opportunities that will help them accomplish what matters the most to them in their lives and work. On today's show, Mindy Diamond shares the process she uses to help advisors clarify their goals and make the right decision for their careers. We also explore the concept of living your best business life and how aligning your personal values with your professional environment is a key to long-term success. Mindy offers practical advice for advisors at any stage of their careers on assessing your options, asking the right questions, and understanding when it's time to stay put or make a move.

In this episode, we dive deep into the nuances of healing after infidelity and betrayal, exploring why individual growth alone isn't sufficient for restoring a relationship. Join us as we discuss the importance of moving beyond mere checkbox recovery, peeling back the layers of inner work, and fostering a sense of community while avoiding isolation. We'll also touch on the significance of patience and understanding in the healing process as you focus on intentional consistency over time.  Thank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise. Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal: Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Hali's Bio Book with Hali Stephanie Hamby- MCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM Candidate Read Stephanie's Bio Book with Stephanie Email Stephanie: stephaniehambycoaching@gmail.com  Contact us:  info.choosingtostay@gmail.com Choosing To Stay Webinar: Free monthly webinar with Hali for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal. Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication and gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship. Led by Hali.  Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - A betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community. Led by Hali. Healing Hearts Couples Group - A supportive community for couples seeking healing after betrayal and infidelity, emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy, offering practical tools, skills, and a nurturing community to navigate challenges and foster relational growth. Led by Stephanie.  Choose Renewal Group: For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Our focus is on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out. This group aims to provide a safe, nurturing community where women can find support and guidance on their journey towards renewal. Led by Stephanie.  Healing Hearts Self-paced Course: A 15-week course for couples healing from betrayal, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy while providing practical tools for relational growth. Each partner takes the self-paced course separately, with weekly lessons, journaling, and note-taking sections. More from Choose Recovery Services: Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for women Choose 90 for Men  Choose 180 for Men Choose 360 for Men  Road to Recovery  Should I Stay or Should I Go?  Empowered Divorce Q&A  The Empowered Divorce Podcast  Choose Recovery on Instagram

In this exciting episode of Choosing to Stay, co-hosts Hallie and Stephanie dive into Stephanie's latest project—her new podcast, Renewed Restored. Stephanie shares how this new venture focuses on whole-person healing: addressing mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical recovery, especially for those who have experienced betrayal trauma and those working on sexual integrity. Listeners will hear how Stephanie's pastoral background, coaching expertise, and personal experiences have shaped her vision for Renewed Restored, creating a space for individuals to find healing and growth. With professional guests, insightful topics, and a focus on faith-based transformation, Renewed Restored is set to guide listeners through recovery with compassion and clarity. If you're seeking tools for both personal healing and spiritual renewal, this is the podcast for you! Tune in to hear more about how Renewed Restored complements the work being done in Choosing to Stay and offers an additional resource for those on their path to wholeness. Email Stephanie info.renewedrestored@gmail.com Thank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise. Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal: Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Hali's Bio Book with Hali Stephanie Hamby- MCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM Candidate Read Stephanie's Bio Book with Stephanie Email Stephanie: stephaniehambycoaching@gmail.com  Contact us:  info.choosingtostay@gmail.com Choosing To Stay Webinar: Free monthly webinar with Hali for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal. Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication and gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship. Led by Hali.  Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - A betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community. Led by Hali. Healing Hearts Couples Group - A supportive community for couples seeking healing after betrayal and infidelity, emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy, offering practical tools, skills, and a nurturing community to navigate challenges and foster relational growth. Led by Stephanie.  Choose Renewal Group: For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Our focus is on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out. This group aims to provide a safe, nurturing community where women can find support and guidance on their journey towards renewal. Led by Stephanie.  Healing Hearts Self-paced Course: A 15-week course for couples healing from betrayal, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy while providing practical tools for relational growth. Each partner takes the self-paced course separately, with weekly lessons, journaling, and note-taking sections. More from Choose Recovery Services: Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for women Choose 90 for Men  Choose 180 for Men Choose 360 for Men  Road to Recovery  Should I Stay or Should I Go?  Empowered Divorce Q&A  The Empowered Divorce Podcast  Choose Recovery on Instagram

Amy Dixon is the author of three picture books—Maurice the Unbeastly, Sophie's Animal Parade, and Marathon Mouse, as well as a middle-grade novel, Annie B., Made for TV. When she's not writing, she is editing and marketing other people's books. She writes from her home in Clovis, CA, where she lives on a steady diet of popcorn and coffee.   Rob Dixon is the author of Together in Ministry: Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships. In addition to serving on InterVarsity staff for more than twenty-six years, Rob teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary and Fresno Pacific University. In his free time, Rob enjoys pickle ball, long runs, and cheering for the LA Dodgers (boooo).   Along with illustrator Jennifer Davidson, Amy and Rob have written a beautiful picture book entitled, Penny Preaches.   Articles mentioned: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Guidance for Egalitarians in Complementarian Contexts   Raising Up Allies: A Standardized Pathway for Developing Men into Allies to Women

In this episode of Choosing to Stay After Infidelity and Betrayal, we explore the painful dynamics that occur when a betrayed spouse feels dismissed, minimized, or unheard by their partner. After the trauma of infidelity, it's crucial for both partners to validate each other's feelings to heal and rebuild trust. But when the pain is downplayed, dismissed, or ignored, it deepens emotional wounds, creates feelings of unsafety, and prolongs the healing process. Thank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise. Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal: Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Hali's Bio Book with Hali Stephanie Hamby- MCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM Candidate Read Stephanie's Bio Book with Stephanie Email Stephanie: stephaniehambycoaching@gmail.com  Contact us:  info.choosingtostay@gmail.com Choosing To Stay Webinar: Free monthly webinar with Hali for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal. Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication and gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship. Led by Hali.  Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - A betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community. Led by Hali. Healing Hearts Couples Group - A supportive community for couples seeking healing after betrayal and infidelity, emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy, offering practical tools, skills, and a nurturing community to navigate challenges and foster relational growth. Led by Stephanie.  Choose Renewal Group: For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Our focus is on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out. This group aims to provide a safe, nurturing community where women can find support and guidance on their journey towards renewal. Led by Stephanie.  Healing Hearts Self-paced Course: A 15-week course for couples healing from betrayal, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy while providing practical tools for relational growth. Each partner takes the self-paced course separately, with weekly lessons, journaling, and note-taking sections. More from Choose Recovery Services: Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for women Choose 90 for Men  Choose 180 for Men Choose 360 for Men  Road to Recovery  Should I Stay or Should I Go?  Empowered Divorce Q&A  The Empowered Divorce Podcast  Choose Recovery on Instagram

Have you been in a relationship and wondered, "is this abuse?" This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack welcomes back podcast host & author Kate Anthony to discuss what abuse looks like and when it is time to leave an unhealthy marriage. Kate opens up to Michelle about her "frog in boiling water" analogy and how you can leave a relationship before staying for too long. In this informational episode, Michelle and Kate will cover: How to break the cycle and leave an unhealthy marriage Understanding that having empathy does not make you responsible for someone's feelings Giving yourself compassion It is not your responsibility to heal your partner's trauma AND SO MUCH MORE Kate Anthony is the author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? which helps women make the most difficult decision of their lives using coaching tools, relationship education, geeky neuroscience, community support, and deep self-work. Kate empowers women to find their strength, passion, and confidence even in the most disempowering of circumstances and helps them move forward with concrete plans set on a solid foundation, putting their children at the center (not in the middle) of all their decisions. Kate is trained in various coaching modalities with two of the top coach training organizations in the world. Additionally, Kate is certified as a Domestic Violence Victim's Advocate by the state of California, as a Co-Parenting Specialist by the Mosten Guthrie Academy, and as a High Conflict Divorce Coach by Tina Swithin's High Conflict Divorce Coaching Certification Program. In addition to her online programs, Kate works privately with clients all over the world.  Kate lives in Los Angeles with her teenage son, whom she lovingly co-parents with her ex-husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to revisit the topic of narcissism, as Jameela re-releases one of the most appreciated episodes from the I Weigh archive. Join Clinical Psychiatrist and author Dr. Ramani Durvasula who helps Jameela break down the ins and outs of narcissism. They cover what it is, the different forms it takes, how the world encourages narcissism in its leaders, how to recognize narcissism in a relationship, the ways narcissism is nurtured, how to survive in a relationship with a narcissist, and more. Check out Dr. Ramani Durvasula's books on narcissism, Don't You Know Who I Am and Should I Stay or Should I Go wherever books are sold.  You can follow Dr. Ramani Instagram @doctorramani  If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSend what you 'weigh' to iweighpodcast@gmail.comJameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh's Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh

This week on The Broski Report, Fearless Leader Brittany Broski shows off her new stim toy collection, researches BPAs and other environmental health concerns, discusses the Despicable Me universe, and discovers the etymology subreddit. 

Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss what gives guys the ICK, Love Island UK & US drama and JW thought her boyfriend died?? Then the girls discuss the ‘For You' theory, if comfort in their relationship ever scares them & if it's ok to date your friends ex. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - The Demure Trend 00:04:25 - Screen Time and Parenting 00:08:53 - An Anxious Wait 00:13:19 - Love Island and the Kardashians 00:17:26 - Love Island's Breakup 00:21:30 - The Reality of Situations 00:25:32 - The Debate Over Booth vs Chair Seating 00:29:36 - Pregnancy Nesting 00:34:23 - Living Conditions in Fraternity Houses 00:38:29 - Comfortable but Anxious in a Stable Life 00:42:57 - Embracing the Chaoticness 00:47:06 - Choosing what works for you 00:51:11 - Dogs' Unconditional Love 00:55:22 - Toned Deaf Response to a Sensitive Topic 00:59:22 - Navigating the Past with an Ex-Friend 01:03:30 - Should I Go on a Second Date? 01:07:38 - Introduction to the Mean Girl Pod ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff ------------------------------------------------------------------ Presented By Monster Energy #MonsterEnergyBrandPartner #MonsterUltra https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ Thank you to our partners this week: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/MEANGIRL to get 10% off your first month and to get on your way to being your best self. Cozy Earth: Upgrade your nights and transform your days with Cozy Earth. Get up to 40% off at https://www.cozyearth.com/MEAN using code MEAN. AND don't forget to tell them we sent you in the post-purchase survey to get FREE socks! Anytime Fitness: To claim your FREE Anytime Fitness trial pass, visit: https://www.anytimefitness.com/try-us-free/?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=audio-meangirlpod to and get yours today! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Edited & Produced by: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For your listening pleasure while you fire up the grill and align your fireworks today or over the weekend, the gang assembled for a special July 4 edition of the 3WHH, with extensive discussion—and disagreement—about whether President Biden will step aside and whether Kamala Harris will replace him. Steve says Yes, John says no, Lucretia is simply horrified at the whole scene. Meanwhile, there's a good dad joke going around (so naturally Steve told it, but you'll have to listen to catch it—this is a no-spoiler show note zone man!) that sets up a pivot to the last couple of decisions of the Supreme Court term just ended, especially the case involving presidential immunity. John explains why both sides of the issue are getting it wrong, while Steve and Lucretia trump John's legalese with some good old political philosophy, enlisting as an expert witness Harvey Mansfield.Picking exit music this week was a no-brainer, given the main topic: The Clash (fits, no?), "Should I Stay or Should I Go?"Should I stay, or should I go now?Should I stay, or should I go now?If I go, there will be troubleAnd if I stay, it will be doubleSo come on and let me knowThis indecision's bugging meIf you don't want me, set me freeExactly whom I'm supposed to beDon't you know which clothes even fit me?Come on and let me know Should I cool it, or should I blow?

Lynette and Stefanie welcome divorce coach Kate Anthony to the show for this week's guest episode. Kate Anthony is the author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? which has helped hundreds of women make the most difficult decision of their lives using coaching tools, relationship education, geeky neuroscience, community support, and deep self-work. Kate is certified as a Domestic Violence Advocate, a Co-Parenting Specialist, and a High Conflict Divorce Coach. For more on Kate Anthony:WEBSITE: KateAnthony.comINSTAGRAM: @TheDivorceSurvivalGuidePODCAST: The Divorce Survival GuideBOOK: The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage Follow us on all social media channels @FCOLpodcastWatch guest episodes on Youtube: Youtube.com/@FCOLpodcastJoin our Patreon page for an additional episode every week: Patreon.com/FCOL