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After 6 years straight of weekly episodes, this is our final This Is Why podcast (!). We get updates on how the show has affected people's lives, read mushy gush farewell messages and answer two last listener questions. In the news we discuss vaccinations & spending time with people who have different political views. Angela talks about her bridal shower venue getting double booked and Laura talks about getting yelled at by an old man. Thank you listeners for hanging out with us for the last six years and sharing your lives and listening to ours. What a wild ride! This week's episode is brought to you by:Coors LightItalic (offer code: THISISWHY)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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It's our 6-Year Anniversary and we drop some BIG NEWS! We look back at our top episodes, the past 6 years and feel the feels. Then we answer your listener questions including a follow-up from a listener who went against our advice and now has a new problem and another listener who is a COVID bride and doesn't know what anniversary to celebrate. In the news we discuss why more couples are sleeping apart & Pinterest bans all weight loss ads. This week's episode is brought to you by:Italic (offer code: THISISWHY)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we talk all about postpartum care, babies and doulas! We welcome Devon Clement, a postpartum doula, parenting guide, baby sleep coach and owner of the agency Happy Family After. We answer your listener questions including what to do when your partner doesn't want more kids and when to bring up kids when you're dating. In the news we discuss a summer baby boom & a new Gerber Baby. This episode is brought to you by:Care/Of (offer code: THISISWHY50)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following the news that 215 unmarked graves in Kelowna and then 751 unmarked graves on Cowessess First Nation near sites of Indian Residential Schools, more Canadians have had to reckon with the country's history of residential schools, including calls for schools named for architects of the system to be renamed. On this episode of This Is Why, we look at the process the country is going through to reckon with that history. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @dmcivor770 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Sean Carleton, assistant professor in the Department of History and Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of our most anticipated episodes: Angela got married!!! We hear all about it: the rain! the tears! the trash bags! We answer your listener questions including one listener who hates her best friend's fiancé and another listener who is worried about bridesmaid etiquette. In the news: low-rise jeans are actually back & Gwen Stefani might have had a secret wedding. Angela's dad wears jeans to her wedding and Laura learns about scar massage.This week's episode is brought to you by:Squarespace (offer code: SINGLE)BetterHelpAdvertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On July 1, 2021, Alberta will become the first province to fully reopen following the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination effort.  On this episode of This Is Why, we look back at why some are feeling stress surround what has been termed a "return to normal." Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Keith Dobson, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Calgary Lauren Florko, talent management consultant Episode Resources: "More than half of Canadians anxious about return to ‘normal' after COVID-19: survey" on GlobalNews.ca "The Stress of Returning to Work" by Lauren Florko on Psychology Today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura's back on the show after a 1 month maternity leave! She's joined by baby daddy, producer, talented artist and husband Nic Rad to talk all about the c-section birth, being parents and what life's been like. We answer your listener questions including a question about a partner's social media use and having bedbugs. In the news we discuss the best staycation cities & why you should spend time apart from your partner. This week's episode is brought to you by:BetterHelpCoors LightAdvertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fmPrivacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

This week's episode is called How to Know You've Found “The One.” It's Ian's final week as a guest host before Laura's triumphant return! We talk about how you have to go on lots of "meh" dates to know when it's a good one and how important it is to feel comfortable with someone. We also answer your listener questions, including a listener who has never met her long-distance boyfriend IRL and another listener who wants to know how to not go crazy while waiting on a proposal. Then we talk about what's in the news: Gen Z thinks millennials are “cheugy” & a Tennessee hat shop sells insanely offensive ‘not vaccinated' badges. Angela prepares for a rainy wedding day, and Ian takes therapy in his hot car. This week's episode is brought to you by:Squarespace (offer code: SINGLE)Care/Of (offer code: THISISWHY50)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

On June 5, 1981, the US Centers for Disease Control published a report about a rare type of pneumonia affecting gay men in Los Angeles, CA. It would be the first reports of HIV and AIDS in North America. On this episode of This Is Why, we look back at 40 years of science around HIV/AIDS and where treatment and policy has progressed for that pandemic. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Gary Lacasse, executive director of the Canadian AIDS Society Episode Resources: "40 years of HIV/AIDS: a painful anniversary" in The Lancet "Forty years on and new UNAIDS report gives evidence that we can end AIDS" from UNAIDS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With wildfire season underway, perennial concerns about forest fires have returned. And as the effects of climate change worsen, research is underway to understand the relationship between forests, forest fires and carbon in the atmosphere. On this episode of This Is Why, we dig into how a century of forest practices has made the problem worse, and a possible way forward for forests, the atmosphere and humanity. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Dr Carly Phillips, researcher in residence at the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions at University of Victoria Episode Resources: "How wildfires affect climate change — and vice versa" on The Conversation "The Language of Climate Change" from TEDxBearCreekPark See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all become familiar with the term 'pandemic,' and may know what an 'epidemic' is, but the term 'endemic' is maybe less widely known. But it's certainly widely-experienced. On this episode of This Is Why, we look at the factors at play that could turn COVID-19 from a pandemic into an endemic disease. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Cynthia Carr, epidemiologist and founder of EPI Research Inc. Episode Resources: "Canada to face COVID-19 like yearly endemic flu due to variants, expert says" on GlobalNews.ca "‘When will it end?': New data suggests COVID-19 could become endemic" on GlobalNews.ca "The coronavirus is here to stay — here's what that means" from Nature See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more jabs going into arms and the potential of some Canadians choosing between the AstraZeneca-manufactured viral vector COVID-19 vaccine and an mRNA-based shot from companies like Pfizer or Moderna, the advice from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) that seems to favour one or the other seems to fly in the face of the overall vaccination effort. On this episode of This Is Why, we explore what happened with the NACI recommendations and why clear communication about vaccines is vital to fighting any disease. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guest: Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode is called Making New Friends as an Adult. Ian is back as guest host while Laura continues her maternity leave. We talk about times we've seen people make friends by sliding into DMs and walking dogs. We answer your listener questions, including one listener who is struggling to make work friends and another who had to end a friendship over too much negativity. Then we talk about what's in the news: why sunlight is good for you & why we're about to enter a “YOLO economy.” Angela gets a taste of her own medicine when Ian talks about her on another podcast and Ian drinks whiskey at his new barber shop.This week's episode is brought to you by:BetterHelpStitch FixAdvertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week's episode is called Keeping Arguments Respectful. Laura is still on maternity leave, so Ian returns as guest co-host. We talk about recent arguments we've had and how we keep it kind (after yelling a bit, of course). We answer your listener questions, including one listener whose boyfriend has gained weight and another listener who is dealing with some resentment after moving in with her boyfriend. Then we’re talking about what’s in the news: the COVID vaccine is affecting people’s periods & some people are skipping their second dose. Angela gets her first dose of Moderna and has a wacky period and Ian adjusts to post-vax life. This week's episode is brought to you by:Osea (offer code: THISISWHY)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week's episode is called Lessons from Pandemic Wedding Planning. Laura is on maternity leave, so Angela's fiancé, Ian, fills in. We talk about how we knew rescheduling the wedding (3x!) was the right move and how you need to do what you're most comfortable with. We answer your listener questions, including one listener who wants to know how we knew when we wanted to go from dating to relationship and another who wants to know how to make the best of quarantine time spent with her fiancé. Then we talk about what's in the news: TikTokers are smoking flowers & Gen Z isn’t watching TV. Angela claps back at Ian when he tells her not to wear too much makeup at the wedding and Ian embarrasses himself at the eye doctor. This week's episode is brought to you by:Coors LightBetterHelpAdvertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week we welcome registered dietician and co-author of the new book "The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler" Whitney English Tabaie to discuss all things nutrition and diet. We break down myths and discuss the health (and moral!) benefits of eating more plants. Then we answer your listener questions, including one about plant-based protein options and another about nutrient deficiencies. In the news, we discuss how foods affect sleep & the happiest cities in America. This week's episode is brought to you by:Squarespace (offer code: SINGLE)Finding YouStitchfixAdvertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

As the world begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with shots going in arms, a growing sense of jollity is coming over more and more vaccinated people. There's an interesting parallel between the end of this pandemic and what could follow with the end of the 1918 influenza pandemic and the 1920s. On this episode of This Is Why, we discover the similarities and differences between the two eras, and why the 2020s might not be a repeat of a century earlier. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Agnes Arnold-Forster, health care and medicine historian Episode Resources: "Will the end of the COVID-19 pandemic usher in a second Roaring ’20s?" on The Conversation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about what to do when you miss your ex and how to distinguish between missing your ex and missing being in a relationship. Then we answer your listener questions including a listener who misses being silly with her ex and another listener who wonders why exes come out of the woodwork when you’re newly single. In the news we discuss 'The Bachelor' looking to cast senior citizens & scientists want to send sperm to the moon. Angela's feeling all the feels seeing people out and about and Laura gets a surprising DM response from another author.Care/Of (offer code: THISISWHY50)BetterHelpAdvertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

There's only so much carbon humans can put into the atmosphere before the earth's average temperature will rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, a point at which major climate change will happen -- that's the opinion of the panel of scientists at the IPCC. Broken out into a worldwide carbon budget, Canada's share of emissions is easy to determine. On this episode of This Is Why, we find out why Canada's oil and gas sector is threatening not just Canada's but the international carbon budget and why policy is falling short. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Truzaar Dordi, a PhD candidate currently studying at the University of Waterloo, and author of "Correcting Canada's 'one eye shut' climate policy" Episode Resources: "Correcting Canada’s “one eye shut” climate policy" - Cascade Institute (PDF) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calgary, like other cities across the country are seeing spikes in mental health calls, with the problem only being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. But the City of Calgary has formulated a plan, and it's sharing that plan with other Canadian cities. On this episode of This Is Why, we find out how Calgary's mental health and addictions plan came together and why it could make a difference. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi Karen Gosbee Episode Resources: Calgary’s Mental Health and Addiction Strategy Obituary of George Gosbee Mental health supports across Canada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Canada in the grips of the third wave of the pandemic, seemingly fueled by growth of COVID-19 variants, the calls for more provincial governments to adopt a "Covid Zero"  On this episode of This Is Why, we find out why scientists think the only successful COVID-19 strategy is to have no COVID. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Lauren Vogel, news editor at the Canadian Medical Association Journal Dr. Malgorzata Gasperovich, developmental biologist at the University of Calgary Episode Resources: Zero Covid Canada's letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With climate change continuing almost unabated, more and more places around the world are seeing the effects. But one corner of Canada that has a unique confluence of habitats, wildlife, civilization and tourism has a front seat to the effects of global warming. On this episode of This Is Why, we find out how climate change is affecting Churchill, MB, and what the people of Churchill are doing in response. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Sarah Lawrynuik, Winnipeg Free Press climate change reporter Episode Resources: "Bearing North" series in the Winnipeg Free Press See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome OB and high-risk specialist Dr. Nathan Fox to answer all of our burning pregnancy questions. We cover everything from COVID to sushi (yes you can eat it!) and more! We answer your listener questions including fertility preparation tips and getting pregnant over 40. Then we talk about what’s in the news: Prince Harry & Megan Markle’s pregnancy shines light on pregnancy after miscarriage & why evictions are linked to adverse birth outcomes. For even more great info on pregnancy check out Dr. Fox's two podcasts: High Risk Birth Stories and the Healthful Woman Podcast! This week's episode is brought to you by:BetterHelpSpectacle Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week's episode is called Hitting a Covid Wall with Your Partner. We talk about tips to keep the spark alive and not bore the crap out of each other when you see each other all of the time. We answer your listener questions including one listener who is running out of things to say to her partner and another who is having less sex with her fiancé lately. Then we talk about what’s in the news: sex between married couples is down & a new Harry Potter video game will allow users to create transgender characters. Angela cancels her wedding again and Laura gets a famous new neighbor she tries to befriend with no luck.This week's episode is brought to you by:Squarespace (offer code: SINGLE)Care/Of (offer code: THISISWHY50)Brightline Health (offer code: THISISBRIGHT50)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

More than a year has passed since the coronavirus pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization. For some, it's felt like COVID-19 arrived yesterday. For others, it's felt like an eternity. On this episode of This Is Why, we find out why crises play with our sense of time and why a prolonged crisis like a pandemic has different effects. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Dr. Peter Graf, professor of psychology in the Department of Psychology at UBC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A passport is a way to see the world beyond your country's borders, and a vaccine passport is seen by some as a way to travel freely during the coronavirus pandemic. On this episode of This Is Why, we find out why vaccine passports are an ethical minefield for countries and companies alike. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Francoise Baylis, university research professor at Dalhousie University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada faces a real conundrum in its post-pandemic recovery -- our population is set to shrink without outside help. On this episode of This Is Why, we find out why increased immigration will be increasingly important in the years following the coronavirus pandemic. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Adwoa Buahene, CEO of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of Uber newsOpal card to extend to Uber, taxis and share bikesNSW is letting commuters pay for Ubers, Lime bikes, taxis and ferries with their digital Opal card in a new trial FYI - uber pool is back in Sydney & Perth How to cut costs on your ride: Uber pools riders back together For anyone hoping 2021 would see a return to travel… WWDC 2021 officially announced, iOS 15 expectedWWDC was one of the better virtual confs i attended last year WWDC is Apple's developer conference, where they announce the developer beta of the latest operating systems for the Mac, iPhone, Watch and iPad The focus is on software usually, but Apple often announces hardware too, while the world's media is paying attention Do you have any changes you'd like to see in software? LinkedIn Making a Clubhouse Rival LinkedIn confirms it's working on a Clubhouse rival, tooNFTs go missingPeople's Expensive NFTs Keep Vanishing. This Is Why See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More people spending time at home means more chores to do! This week we talk about how to keep things feeling fair between your partner or roomies when it comes to domestic crap. We’ll be answering your listener questions including one listener whose partner isn’t great at helping with tasks and our listeners try to help name Laura’s baby. In the news we discuss what to wear to your first job & the most popular dog names in history. Angela goes viral for her comment on Britney Spears. And Laura does hypnosis to try and flip her baby.This week's episode is brought to you by:Coors LightOrganifi (offer code: THISISWHY)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

On this week’s episode we welcome Alexi Pappas, an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and Olympic athlete who wrote the new book "Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas." We talk about mental health and how she found help after struggling following the 2016 Olympics and her inspiring life, career and journey. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener who feels like she’s her boss’s therapist and another listener who is newly dating someone struggling with their mental health. In the news we discuss making friends during a pandemic & another stupid gender reveal goes wrong. This week's episode is brought to you by:Organifi (offer code: THISISWHY)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

There's a lot of big stuff happening in the world but as long as you have perspective, it's okay to sweat the small stuff every now and then! We talk about how to let things go and when it's okay to honor your feels! Then we answer your listener questions including one listener who hates her boyfriend’s ex wife and another who is nervous about her future as a nurse. In the news we discuss Dolly Parton turning down an honor & J-Lo and A-Rod on the rocks. Angela goes on a Colin Firth movie marathon and Laura accidentally gets cc'd on an email meant for Netflix executives.This week's episode is brought to you by:Squarespace (offer code: SINGLE)Care/Of (offer code: THISISWHY50)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

A symbol connected to white nationalist and white supremacist movements has made its way into two back-to-back anti-lockdown protests in two Canadian cities. On this episode of This Is Why, we find out why mobs carrying torches is a sign of intimidation with racist overtones. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Irfan Chaudry, director of the Office of Human Rights Diversity and Equity at MacEwan University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we chat about vibrators, gynos, lasers and how we find other TMI providers. We’ll be answering your listener questions including one listener who wants advice on finding a good couples vibrator and another listener looking for advice on finding a good birth center or midwife. In the news we discuss why Queen Elizabeth is in ‘good fettle’ and what that means & how to write socially acceptable emails during a pandemic. Angela's talks about her wedding updates and Laura gets an email from a crazy. This week's episode is brought to you by:Slumber Party PodcastAdvertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

With public health orders mandating everyone shelter in place, more and more Canadians have been looking at their shelters in a new light. And that's caused a run in real estate markets across the country. On this episode of This Is Why, we find out what surprising real estate trends emerged during the pandemic and why. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Rachelle Younglai, real estate reporter, The Globe and Mail See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vaccines for the novel coronavirus are being rolled out around the world, addressing the most vulnerable members of society first. But the risk they pose to pregnant and lactating women is currently unknown.  On this episode of This Is Why, we learn about why the study of vaccines on pregnant women has largely been unaddressed and how that is changing. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Carleigh Krubiner, policy fellow at the Center for Global Development and I'm also associate faculty at the Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode is all about identifying energy vampires: those people in your life who drain your emotional energy. We talk about how to spot them and how to get rid of them! Then we answer your listener questions including one listener who has a difficult time trusting other women and another who found out something disturbing about her fiance’s family. In the news we discuss apology languages & why the "Sex & the City" reboot will cover COVID. Angela sees a psychic with her partner and Laura gets an email from a long lost co-worker.This week's episode is brought to you by:Squarespace (offer code: SINGLE)Coors LightAdvertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week we talk about the big and small things that stress us out and what we do to cope. We answer a question from a listener who is separated from her husband overseas and read an update from another listener who found love thanks to our podcast. In the news we discuss whether or not Prince Harry is sporting a ponytail & SATC returns to HBO without Samantha. Angela's bedtime routine turns creepy and Laura learns how to say no to an exciting work project that stopped being fun.Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week we talk all about losing motivation and how to get it back. We answer your listener questions including one listener who is struggling sharing space with her parents. In the news we discuss Armie Hammer's dark side, Charles Barkley claiming athletes should cut the vaccine line & Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas break up. Angela's therapist says something outrageous during their session and Laura's therapist of four years says she won't accept insurance anymore!This week's episode is brought to you by:Care/Of (offer code: THISISWHY50)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

Pastor Matt finishes out our two-part series on how to love your neighbor called This Is Why and How We Do It.

Happy Valentine’s Day! This week we are talking about how we like to spend V-Day, the gifts we asked for and giving tips on how to safely spend the day of love. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener struggling to get on the same financial page as her boyfriend and another listener who isn’t sure if she is celebrating V-Day with a new guy. In the news we discuss the history of V-Day & how Martin Shkreli dumped his journalist girlfriend from prison. Angela talks about weird posts she gets tagged in on Facebook and Laura writes an angry email to her old doctors.This week's episode is brought to you by:Squarespace (offer code: SINGLE)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week we talk all about the decision-making process behind wanting or not wanting children: how to chat with your sig other (if you have one) and what questions to ask yourself. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener who has a different vision for the future than her boyfriend and another whose husband wants her to cut back hours at work to take care of their kids. Then we talk about what's in the news: The Wall St Journal doubles down on their sexist op-ed about Dr. Jill Biden & Business Insider questions whether Taylor Swift’s new albums are actually about the retail apocalypse. Angela's friend accidentally texts a coworker about a dildo and a thief steals Laura's lube.This week's episode is brought to you by:Squarespace (offer code: SINGLE)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week we talk about what it means to have people in your life who you don't really like as an adult. How to deal with them, how to avoid them and how your relationship came to be in the first place. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener looking for comedy class advice and another listener who wants to know about moving in with her partner. In the news we discuss why Ivanka probably isn’t welcome back in New York & controversial virginity tests happening in the UK. Angela has another therapist breakup and Laura's dog gets vagina surgery.This week's episode is brought to you by:Care/Of (offer code: THISISWHY50)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week we talk all about the benefits and pitfalls of group chat with friends including etiquette, structure, when it works and when it does. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener who wants to know how to convince a friend to seek out therapy and another who is tired of unsolicited advice from friends. In the news we talk about how Trump delayed coronavirus vaccine distribution & Ariana Grande’s gift for Katy Perry’s baby. Angela has an awkward encounter at the UPS store when she tries to ship vibrators and Laura attends one of her favorite press events in a longtime: a hilarious and puberty pun-filled Zoom meditation with Nick Kroll, Maya Rudolph and other comics to launch Big Mouth's new season on Netflix.This week's episode is brought to you by:Squarespace (offer code: SINGLE)Coors LightHot Take PodcastAdvertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week’s episode is our annual New Year, New You where we reassess the past year, go over last year's resolutions and then make new ones for the next year. We answer your listener questions including one listener who is struggling with her future in-laws and another listener worried about moving in with a couple. Then we talk about what’s in the news: what you don’t need to waste your money on to get healthy this New Year & questions to ask yourself before the New Year. Angela finds herself a new therapist and Laura struggles with choosing a baby name.This week's episode is brought to you by:Magic Spoon (offer code: THISISWHY)GoDaddyAdvertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week we welcome reporter and author Hilary Sheinbaum whose book, “The Dry Challenge. How to Lose the Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month" comes out Dec. 29th. We talk about all of the benefits of going sober including, better skin, better sleep, saving money, saving time and less anxiety! We discuss dating sober, sober activities and how to prepare for your dry month challenge. Then we answer your listener questions including logistics about a woman proposing to the guy and another wondering whether you can date someone who drinks if you’re sober. In the news we discuss a famous broadcaster who gave up booze for his work schedule & more kombucha brands are extracting the alcohol.This week's episode is brought to you by:A Podcast by GoDaddyBetter Help Green Chef (offer code: THISISWHY80)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

This week we talk all about our own personal tips for mental and physical well-being: books that have helped us, tips from our therapists, tips from our moms and lists we suggest making. We answer your listener questions including one listener who wants to boost her co-worker’s confidence and another listener who is struggling with her diet. Then we talk about what’s in the news: a Philadelphia sports mascot becomes the standout star of the 2020 election & McDonalds is adding plant-based items to their menu. Angela and Laura share the up and down week of the joy of finding out Biden one the election, parental health scares and a family pet dying.Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fmThis week's episode is brought to you by:EliteMDCoors LightNative (offer code: THISISWWHY)Sheets & Giggles (offer code: THISISWHY)

This week we talk all about the uncertain future and how anxious it makes us not being able to plan. We give tips on coping with anticipatory grief. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener who is wondering how to become a caretaker for her parents and another who is afraid to have kids because of global warming. In the news we discuss Youtube’s most viewed video ever & experts weigh in on if it’s safe to dine in a tent. Angela talks about how Long Island is another dimension and Laura talks about her chiropractor always being late.This week's episode is brought to you by:Squarespace (offer code: SINGLE)MVMTBetter HelpAdvertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm

How to Have the Best Christmas   0:45 What People Really Want This Christmas 7:59 Always Running Out of Time? This Is Why. 17:07 Why Slowing Down Is So Important Resources Christy's New Devotional - Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to YouGet back to you with my brand-new devotional, Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You, that will help you break through the busyness of life and build the confidence you need to embrace the person you want to be. Get your copy today: https://bit.ly/2UEwRgM Christy's 5-Day Confidence Boost Sign up for Christy’s free 5-Day Confidence Boost. You’ll receive five days of encouragement focused on helping you become a more confident you! https://bit.ly/2UAMpC0 We want to hear your feedback about The Christy Wright Show! Email us at hello@christywright.com to let us know what you think of the show.   The very best gift that you can give others and yourself this Christmas is your presence, your attention and your eye contact. So, today on the show, I’m talking about one of the biggest distractions we all struggle with: our phones. Then, I want to unpack some wisdom from John Mark Comer’s book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. Finally, I’ll leave you with a few questions that will help you really apply this to your lives. Let’s jump in.   What People Really Want This Christmas Every single human being has a need to feel seen. That’s why the very best gift you can give others and yourself this Christmas is simply your presence, your attention and your eye contact. And let's be honest. We all struggle with how much time we spend on our phones. It steals our moments and our ability to be present for the people who matter the most. When you start intentionally putting your phone down and engaging the person in front of you, you start to realize the gift is not just for the other person—it’s a gift for you as well. If you want a great Christmas, you have to show up for it and actually experience it yourself. Believe me: You won’t be disappointed.   Always Running Out of Time? This Is Why. I’ve been reading an incredible book by John Mark Comer called The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. In the book, John talks about the impact our technology is having on our lives and even our attention spans. So, I want to share some of that research with you: In the year 2000, before the digital revolution, our attention span was 12 seconds. It has dropped to eight seconds, to put things in perspective. A goldfish has an attention span of nine seconds. Yeah—we're losing to goldfish. If we can understand the dangerous, addictive nature of technology, screens, apps and notifications, we can guard against it. We can put boundaries and guardrails around our use of technology to help us focus on what matters most. So, if your phone isn’t the most important thing in your life, then stop acting like it is. Stop giving it that much of your attention, your eye contact, your energy and your time. What if you just let yourself live in the moment and experience things in real time? What if you looked up, made eye contact, and were actually present for the people and the moments that mattered the most to you? I think, if you’d do that, you’d completely change how you experience your own life.   Why Slowing Down Is So Important “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 (NIV) A lot of us have this inner drive—this pull—to be everything to everyone. And if I'm honest, a lot of my hurry and rushing and activity and need to do all the things all the time for all the people comes from this deeper need to be the hero and to save the day. I have this Mother Teresa complex. Like, Well, if I don't do it, who will? If I don't do it, it won't get done. As if, somehow, the world hangs on my shoulders (which is laughable). We're busy, we're burned out, and we're running ragged. We're running ourselves to the ground. This verse doesn't ask us to be still. It's not a suggestion. It's a command. It says “Be still.” Be still and be quiet. Don't look at your phone. Don't even listen to music. Stop the noise. Stop the rushing. Stop the running. Stop trying to perform. Stop trying to keep up. Just stop. Be still. This verse is a beautiful reminder and invitation for me and you to be still and know that God is God and we are not. Take some time to answer these questions as you think about this: In what area (or areas) of your life do you feel the need to be a hero? What would need to happen for you to stop? What must be true for you to be still and rest? How could you be still, even in the chaos?

Angela gets the day off and Laura is joined by her baby daddy and painter by day, producer by night, Nic Rad, to talk about what it's like expecting baby #2 in their family (the puking, the nerves, the high risk pregnancy). We answer your questions including a listener dating a guy who is on a visa and another from a listener worried her sister in law will be jealous of her engagement. In the news we discuss how to tell an amazing bedtime story and what another podcast host had to say to Laura's parenting question!This week's episode is brought to you by:Coors LightMVMTNative (offer code: THISISWWHY)Advertise on This Is Why via Gumball.fm