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Should Social Media Platforms Come with a Mental Health Warning Label, particularly for today's youth?  Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, in recent weeks, has said that the threat social media poses to children requires urgent action, and has suggested that Congress act to put a label on the apps as it does with cigarettes and alcohol. "The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency —...

In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss feelings of burnout with Natalie Kuhn from "The Class," Natalie is dedicated to using movement and breath to create a stronger, clearer connection to self. We also discuss the methods and mechanisms she used both successfully, and unsuccessfully during recent life events. Sign up for our newsletter, here: https://justuspod.myflodesk.com/subscribe Please con...

In this mini-episode, Margo joins her producer to answer some follow up questions around identity, imposter syndrome, internal v. external validation, and more, following the ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) Episode. Sign up for our newsletter, here: https://justuspod.myflodesk.com/subscribe Please consider supporting the justUS Podcast by joining our paid community, or by becoming a sustaining...

What are Automatic Negative Thoughts? Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) are the thoughts that often pop up automatically in the brain and cause sadness, distress, and other negative feelings. This may take the form of negative self-talk, imposter syndrome, etc. In this episode Margo & Tashira shares some of their ANTs and what they have done to manage them.  Thank you to our sponsor, JUJ: https:/...

Don't miss seeing Margo & Tashira from justUS live at Emerald City in Pittsburgh on June 5th and 6th for a live podcast recording as well as a workshop on Quitting & Reimagining Your Purpose!  Link to tickets below: Live Recording, June 5 at 6pm https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/justus-emerald Workshop, June 6 from 6:30-9pm https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/quitting-and-reimagining-your-pu...

In this episode, Margo shares her thoughts on the recent commencement address given by Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs, in which he made a number of controversial remarks with regards to women, gender roles and traditional values at Bendectine College. Thank you to our sponsor, Osea, use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% https://bit.ly/3JYAZ4x OSEA'S Hyaluronic Body Serum: https://bit.ly/3JYAZ4x...

What support systems do you have (or wish you had) when it comes to maintaining your relationships with friends, family, and intimate partners. Tashira answers this question from our e-journal: Defining Love at a Big Age, which you may purchase using the following link:  https://www.justuspodcast.com/product... Thank you to our sponsor, Osea, use code JUSTUS10 to save 10%  https://bit.ly/3JYAZ4x O...

In this special mini episode, Margo & Tashira discuss the recently released video footage of Sean "Diddy" Combs assaulting Cassie, as well as his apology and what we think is coming next... Thank you to our sponsor, Osea, use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% https://bit.ly/3JYAZ4x OSEA'S Hyaluronic Body Serum: https://bit.ly/3JYAZ4x Support justUs for $5/mo: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/support-...

In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss the topic of "Gaslighting," and how the term is used across a number of disciplines & contexts. Gaslighting typically happens very gradually in relationships; where the abusive partner's actions may seem harmless at first. Margo & Tashira discuss how to spot it when it's happening, and how to avoid it. Thank you to our sponsor, Osea, use code JUSTUS10 to sa...

Margo and Tashira discuss the paradox of being "too much" in a number of ways seemingly exclusive to women & femmes. Society tells us that we need to be pretty (but we can't be too focused on our appearance), we need to be smart (but not too smart), we need to be good parents, but if we put "too much" effort into them then we're "too involved." Support justUs for $5/mo: https://www.justuspodcast.c...

Should You Monetize Your Passion? Is it a good idea to go into business with your best friend? What are the pros and cons? Margo & Tashira dig into this topic together, and invite friend of the show, Chef Jaye from Sofull Catering to discuss her journey from side-hustle to thriving, small business: Sofull Catering. When is it safe to quit a full time career in order to pursue your passion? What ki...

In this special one-on-one episode, Margo interviews Tashira with a question from our new e-journal "Defining Love at a Big Age," with... well, unsurprising results. Tashira goes in depth on her experience releasing her trauma into the fire in a sweat hut (literally) and how she went from asexuality to try-sexuality within a very short timespan! Buy the eBook / eJournal "Defining Love at a Big Age...

In this episode, Tashira and Margo dive into non-traditional relationship structures, including discussions of polyamory, open relationships, throuples, triads, and more. Expect lots of Tashira's signature venn diagrams, and more along the way.  Disclaimer: As two geriatric millenials, neither of whom participate in polyamory or open relationships, we know our knowledge on the topic is somewhat li...

Buy the eBook / eJournal "Defining Love at a Big Age"   here ! In this mini episode, Tashira shares a personal story about the ending of a recent, long-term romantic relationship, and what it has meant to learn to love and rediscover herself at age 41. She also discusses our very exciting new eBook that is now available on the justUS website. This ebook is composed of both information & exercises...

Margo & Tashira tackle a challenging question: Are we addicted to anxiety/stress? We left our previous careers so that we wouldn't be working around the clock, only to find ourselves doing the same thing now as solo-preneurs. Buy the eBook "Defining Love at a Big Age" here ! Grab your Quinn Parfums candle using code justUS here 🕯️ Shop our Osea  faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% Sign up for...

Buy the eBook "Defining Love at a Big Age"   here ! In this mini episode, Margo joins us to talk about the very exciting new eBook that is now available on the justUS website. This ebook is composed of both information & exercises that you can use that will help you reframe, define, or perhaps redefine what love means to you through the lens of mid-life/big-age. Shop our Osea  faves and use code J...

In this mini-episode, Tashira & Margo meet up to discuss #katemiddleton and the bizarre story with regards to her disappearance from public view in recent months, as well as the recently released doctored photos from Kensington Palace. Beyond the various theories surrounding her disappearance, Margo & Tashira discuss the challenges associated with being a public figure, as well the way misogyny cr...

Margo & Tashira explore the motivations and challenges of quitting a traditional job "at a big age," the unique opportunities and perspectives this demographic brings, and the emotional rollercoaster of starting a business later in life. We'll discuss stories from women who have successfully made the leap, discussing both the "highs" of freedom and fulfillment and the "lows" of self-doubt and unex...

Margo from the JustUs Podcast joins us for another one-on-one to discuss the conservatorships of Wendy Williams (and Britney Spears) through the lens of power and control. Is the guardianship over Wendy Williams truly in her best interest, or is it about serving the interests of those who have something to gain from her? The new documentary series from Lifetime raises more questions than it answer...

The term "girl boss" was coined by Sophia Amoruso in the early 2010s, as highlighted in her book "#Girlboss." Since then, changing values and awareness of workplace norms and standards has come under scrutiny by Generation Z as they become a larger and larger slice of the workforce pie. Margo & Tashira discuss the ways "Girl Boss" culture affected them as they were coming up as young attorneys, an...

Margo & Tashira wrap up the week by sitting down and trading off hard hitting questions such as: What lies have you kept from your partners? Did you ever get a butt plug? Do You Ever Worry About Looking Like a Karen?  Sign up for our newsletter  here If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here . Get you...

How confident do you feel? Has your relationship with confidence changed over time? Margo and Tashira check in and talk about the ways that their confidence is showing up at a big age, and how resilience and other characteristics play into one's ability to own that confidence, and take up space in a patriarchal society.  Sign up for our newsletter  here If our conversation resonated with you, then...

Our Thoughts on the 2024 Grammy Awards... Margo and Tashira discuss their favorite (and least favorite) red carpet looks at the 2024 Grammy Awards, what they liked (and what they didn't) from fashion to acceptance speeches.  Sign up for our newsletter  here If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here ....

Margo shares 5 things she wishes she would have known before starting surgical menopause at age 42.  Sign up for our newsletter  here If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here . Get your justUS swag  here . Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% Get convenient and affordable therapy wit...

Bonus Episode! Margo and Tashira connect to discuss the current beef between queens of rap, Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion. Sign up for our newsletter  here If our conversation resonated with you, then consider continuing the conversation in our NEW private community! Join the justUS League here . Get your justUS swag  here . Shop our Osea faves and use code JUSTUS10 to save 10% Get convenien...