Cryin' & Tryin': The Comprehensive Guide to Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a F*&%ed Up World

April is Autism Acceptance month. Ally works with many autistic people on a daily basis and will be taking the lead to help us understand what autism is and some controversial topics within the community.  Resources from today’s episode:  😭 " Autism Speaks Facts " from Autistic Advocacy  😭 “The biggest autism advocacy group is still failing too many autistics” by Sara Luterman 😭...

Lexi gets vulnerable and shares their feelings during and how they were able to get out of a recent depressive episode.  FYI - Ally has since left the show and Lexi is now the sole host. ----- Resources from today’s episode:  😭 Safety Plan  😭 “The Golden Child” post by @the.holistic.psychologist  -----  If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get h...

Sam returns to the pod to continue discussing what makes boundaries, especially those with work and family, so challenging to set and stick to, and why tahini is so important. FYI - Ally has since left the podcast and Lexi is now the sole host. ---- Resources from today's episode: 😭 DBSA Boundaries Resource 😭 " Setting Boundaries with Yourself: An Essential Form of Self Care" by Sharon Martin --...

In this episode, Lexi and Ally break down where you start if you’re interested in trying therapy. They discuss their own therapy histories as well as some of their advice for finding the “right fit” therapist for you! TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss suicidal ideations at 6:45, sexual assault at 17:07, and self harm at 31:08. FYI - Ally has since left the show and Lexi is now the sole host. ----- Resou...

Ally, Lexi, and their best friend Sam contemplate the question: “What the F are boundaries and why do we need them?” They discuss why boundaries are so difficult and some tips for setting your own with yourself. FYI: Ally has since left the show and Lexi is the sole host. ----- Resources from today's episode: 😭 Boundary Definition 1 , 2 (DBSA Boundaries Resource) 😭 " Setting Boundaries with Your...

Ally and Lexi dive deeper into understanding emotional intelligence with some real life examples of how to utilize the RULER method. This episode's focal question is "how can I actually use the RULER method?" They also introduce two tools often used for recognizing emotions: the mood meter and the feelings wheel. FYI - Ally has since left the show and Lexi is now the sole host. ----- Resources fro...

This week, Lexi and Ally discuss the fundamental question “What is the key to understanding the self, improving communication, and having healthy relationships?” We explore emotional intelligence, one method you can use to strengthen this skill, and discuss barriers to accessibility for implementing this across society. FYI - Ally has since left the show and Lexi is the sole host. ----- Resources...

Lexi and Ally introduce who they are and set the stage for the podcast. We ask the fundamental question: Why are we here and why should you listen to us? FYI - Ally has since left the show and Lexi is the sole host. ----- If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US. 😭 Suicide Prevention Hotline : 988 or 1-800...