DON’T BE A D!CK the podcast

In this episode of Don’t be a Dick! Ivie and Lindsay navigate how to deal with family pressures and difficult relationships during the holidays.  They discuss setting boundaries, meeting people where they are at, and when it is appropriate to just leave.     Family can be difficult, but you are not the only one struggling.  Tune in to get some good tips on how to respond to inappropriate comments,...

On this episode of Don’t be a Dick! Ivie and Lindsay discuss navigating the holidays without falling prey to overconsumption.  What are the traditions that we value?  Where does holiday joy come from?  And why is it important that we limit our spending this time of year? Join them to fall into the magic of the winter holidays, and the nostalgia that goes along with it-- from circling the best Blac...

Hosted by Lindsay Mattes & Ivie Van Lent In this lively and unfiltered episode, Lindsay Mattes—author, speaker, and founder of Pioneer HR—and her eldest daughter, Ivie Van Lent—queer activist, leftist, and certified witchy weirdo—dig into the origin and meaning behind their bold podcast title: Don’t Be a D!ck. Lindsay shares the hilarious moment a harassment prevention training turned unforget...

Lindsay Mattes and Ivie Van Lent kick off the Don’t Be a D!ck podcast with a candid conversation about kindness, ethics, activism, and navigating a complex world with empathy and humor. From HR dilemmas to feminist roots and political perspectives, this intro episode sets the tone for real, thoughtful, and sometimes weird discussions on how to make better choices without being a d!ck.