I've Been Thinking

Thinkers! In this episode, my sweet friend Ellie Simms and I discuss our similar upbringings in conservative, small towns/families and being the black sheep. This is such a good, healing talk y'all. If you're looking for inspiration to eschew the box someone else has tried to put you in; if you're looking for PERMISSION to be who you want to be in spite of the expectations put on you; if you're in...

WELCOME BACK THINKERS! That hiatus was refreshing, but I sure missed you guys. Did you miss me? Well we are coming back in HOT with this awesome episode with our fave Appalachian witch, Kasey, to discuss the Celtic/Pagan festival of fire, spring and the return of the sun. What does this have to do with YOU, you might ask? Our discussion gives some really insightful perspectives into how this ancie...

Happy New Year, y'all! Today's episode comes with some big time feelings and reflections, some thoughts you might relate to, and a huuuuuuge announcement. CW: suicidal/death, depression, anxietyfollow us:@ivebeenthinkingpodivebeenthinkingpod.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***don't let your children listen to this episode***A quality exploration into the history of St Nicholas and the creation of the idea of Santa Claus; plus, why I, as a 26 yr old woman, believe in Santa. Follow us and check the blog for sources:ivebeenthinkingpod.com@ivebeenthinkingpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Following through with our *Halloween Around the World* episode, today we bring you Christmas traditions from around the world; including European countries, Japan, and Mexico! Some awesome, and really interesting, stuff in today's episode, PLUS some major tie-ins to next week's ep!!! Check out the blog for sources, and links to the other content I mentioned. <3https://ivebeenthinkingpod.com/bl...

Listen to highly stressed, mid-move, over-caffeinated host Alanna Grayce discuss Nelson Mandela's role in overthrowing apartheid South Africa's legislated segregation, the context of Mandela in Cold War Era (and the years that followed) American Politics, and also string theory. Also, what does "apartheid" mean? Also, hold on, what does string theory have to do with Rick and Morty? Literally every...

Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale was my #1 lockdown love affair, and you just really need to read it to understand why. In this December *book of the month* episode, I'm giving us a quick intro to ideas of gender, identity and social expectations as explored in the novel. Vianne and Isabelle are the perfect sister duo to explore this with; we bow down to Kristin Hannah for creating them so vividly...

Oh, happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Americans- or, rather, Truthsgiving. Today I tell you a little story about the history of this "holiday"- and I explain why the context is so important to our observance. I'm not telling you not to celebrate the "holiday", don't worry. I am telling you why it's important to be aware of the context around these things we celebrate. I am also encouraging you t...

Adam guests on this episode as we tell some incredible holiday-centric family HORROR stories (listen to the episode to see why I keep capitalizing HORROR). Tune in for (CW) vomiting, finger pointing, drug addicts and why Alanna is allowed to get secretly drunk at her Baptist family functions. Is it still a secret now? Idk. ANYWAY, you'll also get some classic Alanna/Adam banter aaaaaand references...

On this episode, I called up my old pal Henry Kramer to bring y’all some incredible insights. Henry (they/she/he) and I talk all about confidence and the importance of saying things OUT LOUD- speaking them into reality. We talk about Henry’s experiences with exploring fashion, a little bit about mental health (because when do I not bring it back to that) and how not everything has to be soooo prof...

HAPPY GUY FAWKES NIGHT Y'ALL! In celebration of one of Britain's favorite fall parties, I am telling you about a movie themed around the whole thing- and about its major themes, and kind of what it stands for. There's a lot. I hope y'all love it!!!CONTENT WARNING: racial supremacy, fascism, explosionsfollow us on Insta (and be on the lookout for our GIVEAWAY with Cincy by the Pint): @ivebeenthinki...

happy Samhain my sweet loves! to celebrate- Halloween celebrations across cultures, across the world. Enjoy, learn, and giggle at some of the... differences between the perspectives on the holiday, we'll say. ILY guys, happy Halloween, blessings on you and yours! don't forget to put your costume on so the bad spirits don't find you!!For history on Halloween as a holiday, listen to Episode 27!@iveb...

This week's episode is brought to you by the stein behind Cincy by the Pint- Merrell Wood. This episode is a whole lot of Cincy goodness, talking about beer traditions, how Cincy by the Pint got started, and how Merrell and another Cincy beer blogger planned a whole beer festival (that we are giving away tickets to!!!) in six months. That's wild. Listen for a whole lot of fun, and a few controvers...

Continuing the spooky season vibes, we have genuine, bonafide RESEARCH on the connection between major tragedies and upticks in reports of the paranormal- from the Spanish Influenza to Covid, and a handful in between. If you want some spooky scary history facts to send shivers down your spine, this is the episode for you ;)to stay up to date, visit our instagram; for sources, click the link to our...

In one of my favorite episodes to date, real-life witch and (fellow) proud Appalachian Kasey Carroll and I discuss the intricacies and intersectionality of Appalachian culture, the way witchcraft has been passed down through the generations, and the magic of our hills. Kasey is a business owner, a lifetime Eastern Kentuckian, and a tiktok babe. We love the multi-facets. Give this episode a listen...

Y'all asked for a spooky doc for this month's book/movie of the month, so I did my best to bring you one that was new to both of us. This one has some compelling evidence of a poltergeist haunting at a Michigan farm house... well, listen to the episode and you'll get all the info you need. Follow the podcast: @ivebeenthinkingpodLink to watch the doc on my blog, http://www.ivebeenthinkingpod.com/bl...

This episode with Chris Johnson from Passion Pod is wild- so we talk about his podcast of course, and how CRAZY it has gotten. Like Chris is a RISING STAR!!! Y'all need to check it out. But, we also talk about him travelling to Croatia during the pandemic, what that was like and why he chose to do it, we talk about GETTING COVID while in a foreign country, and about meeting random people and how s...

On this episode, influencer/badass/dancing queen COURTNEY HILL joins us to discuss age-gap relationships, advice she would give to anyone thinking about getting into a relationship with an older partner, and how important mental health and therapy were for her to be able to be in a successful relationship. PLUS we theorize about why there's a negative taboo around it, especially for *certain* peop...

On this sacred weekend, we remember those we lost 20 years ago in the September 11th terrorist attacks. I wanted to discuss something related, but ideally not something that would make me cry- so I give you, how 9/11 affected country music. Also, my thoughts on what's wrong with country music. The two are related. PS, no this is not just made up in my head.@ivebeenthinkingpodwww.ivebeenthinkingpod...

I called this one "interview with an author" because it makes me giggle. Like Interview with a Vampire? Get it? ANYWAY, this month is getting a lil mix up, and instead of featuring a book I decided to invite Kaitlyn on to tell you all about her journey to becoming an author, the specifics of the publishing industry, and the work that goes into finding the courage to call yourself an author. Plus,...

EPISODE 70!? Wild. Ok, don't' worry y'all, this is one current events round up that WON'T make you depressed at the state of the world. This episode is highlighting some lesser known news that isn't making the 24hr news cycle headlines; we're talking sharks, an animal rescue that NEEDS your help, giant ice submarines and a nekkid baby lawsuit. And a few more. Visit the blog for links to these arti...

You know how there's like, a lot of ish we aren't taught in school? And there's like, a lot of stuff that's linked that they don't put the effort in to teaching us about? Well, welcome to a lesson. Prohibition and the Women's Suffrage movement are absolutely linked to one another. PS recommend us to a friend!@ivebeenthinkingpodhttps://www.ivebeenthinkingpod.com/blog Support the show (https://www.p...

Elliana, of @helloelliana joins us today for a discussion- HOW she got into spirituality, tarot, and manifestation, as well as some awesome examples of intention setting and how to use daily habits to your advantage. hope you love our CHAT! resources can be found on the blog!!!@HELLOELLIANA@ivebeenthinkingpodwww.ivebeenthinkingpod.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) L...

y'all I think this is the longest solo episode yet... am I getting comfortable behind the mic? Finally!? It didn't even require alcohol!!! August's movie of the month is the Disney HIT "Moana"- one of my favorite Disney movies ever. We have INSIGHTS, we have NAME CALLING, we have THEORIES- you will not want to miss this. @ivebeenthinkingpodhttps://www.ivebeenthinkingpod.com/ Support the show (http...

Y'ALL I KEEP SEEING these tiktok videos and memes about how JP Morgan had the Titanic sank to eliminate his competition... so I thought I would address it. If you love a good conspiracy theory, history, or the Titanic, this is def the episode for you. But... is this really a "good" conspiracy? Listen to find out. @ivebeenthinkingpodhttps://ivebeenthinkingpod.com/blog Support the show (https://www....