Make Your Damn Bed

"The soldier is applauded who refuses to serve in an unjust war by those who do not refuse to sustain the unjust government which makes the war." Henry David Thoreau RESOURCES: https://blogs.law.columbia.edu/uprising1313/files/2017/10/Civil-Disobedience-by-Henry-David-Thoreau.pdf and   https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-David-Thoreau/Move-to-Walden-Pond DONATE : https://www.pcrf.net/...

Today we're talking: civil disobedience RESOURCES: https://datadetoxkit.org/en/home/   https://nonviolentpeaceforce.org/quick-resources/   https://www.amnesty.org/fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ACT1074712024ENGLISH.pdf DONATE : https://www.pcrf.net/   GET INVOLVED:   Operation Olive Branch: Spreadsheets + Links GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast...

Anhedonia is the lack of enjoyment or pleasure and is a common symptom of depression. Today I share some of my more negative defense mechanisms and then attempt to share some healthier ones. RESOURCE 1: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/25155-anhedonia RESOURCE 2: https://www.verywellmind.com/unsupportive-friends-and-family-1067469 RESOURCE 3: https://www.webmd.com/depression/features...

I've been dealing with depression since I was 12 and the world hasn't gotten more "fun" but that doesn't mean I'm hopeless. I'm just reminded it's time to get busier but I can't do that in good conscious without addressing a few elephants that have been in the room. CHECK OUT MY RESOURCE : https://screening.mhanational.org/content/how-can-i-be-ok-when-world-terrible/ SUPPORT MUTUAL AID IN GAZA : h...

I feel for the kids. They have been shorted so many experiences because of the pinpointed attacks on our brains from social media companies and corporations. We need third spaces. We need community. We need belonging. RESOURCE: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/21/magazine/aesthetics-tiktok-teens.html https://www.editcm.com/blog/2024/1/12/offline-oasis-why-teens-need-non-digital-third-spaces GET AN...

Let's talk about manipulation in relationships for a few. RESOURCES: https://www.reddit.com/r/everymanshouldknow/comments/29hbtj/emsk_why_the_red_pill_will_kill_you_inside/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickup_artist https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Pill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manosphere GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR C...

Manipulation to achieve a desired reaction is despicable work and it's time we talked about it. RESOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickup_artist https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Pill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manosphere GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE...

In contemporary society, women face significant pressure to adhere to beauty standards that include practices like shaving body hair and wearing makeup. These expectations are not merely personal choices but are deeply entrenched in societal norms that equate femininity with specific, often restrictive, behaviors and appearances. When women deviate from these norms, they are frequently criticized...

The world operates on a profit model that often thrives on human misery. From the moment we enter this world, we're bombarded with messages insinuating that our self-worth is intricately tied to material possessions, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, therapy, and a shitstorm of other products and services promising to alleviate our discontent. As author and activist Audre Lorde once said, "Car...

The world operates on a profit model that often thrives on human misery. From the moment we enter this world, we're bombarded with messages insinuating that our self-worth is intricately tied to material possessions, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, therapy, and a shitstorm of other products and services promising to alleviate our discontent. As author and activist Audre Lorde once said, "Car...

invisible work—a term coined by  sociologist Arlene Kaplan Daniels  to describe work that goes  unpaid, unacknowledged, and thus, unregulated —is often overlooked and underpaid. it is taxing to be expected to perform invisible labor day in and day out. The first step in overcoming these unregulated expectations, is to make the invisible labor visible . RESOURCE: https://time.com/cha...

The mental load, also known as: Invisible labor, managing a life, managing a household, cognitive work, emotional labor, scheduling, shopping lists, etc. is never ending, invisible, and boundary-less. So, we need to make a conscious choice with how we take ownership of it. Otherwise, it'll take ownership of us. RESOURCES: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/mental-load-what-it-and-how-manage-i...

all oppression is connected. get involved and speak up. RESOURCE: https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Confronting_Tyranny#Responding_to_Tyrants: GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica &...

From Wikipedia: This  digital movement  functions as an online community where women engage in open discussion about navigating and envisioning a future without men. It serves as a platform for women to vent their frustrations and concerns about living in a  conservative  society while fostering a sense of solidarity. Additionally, the platform aims to motivate and inspire wome...

The 4B movement in South Korea is a feminist initiative that emerged around 2019 and has recently gained significant attention on social media platforms like TikTok. The movement is rooted in rejecting traditional gender norms and roles that are prevalent in South Korean society, which is often criticized for its patriarchal values and systemic misogyny. The term "4B" stands for four principles: B...

Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and preserving one's well-being. Dr. Brené Brown, a research professor and author, emphasizes the importance of boundaries, stating, "Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others." By establishing clear boundaries, individuals can communicate their needs and expectat...

 Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and preserving one's well-being. Dr. Brené Brown, a research professor and author, emphasizes the importance of boundaries, stating, "Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others." By establishing clear boundaries, individuals can communicate their needs and ex...

Overall, while people-pleasers may not intend to manipulate others, their behavior can inadvertently perpetuate manipulative dynamics in relationships. By recognizing the underlying motives and consequences of people-pleasing behavior, we can work towards establishing healthier boundaries, fostering genuine communication, and cultivating more authentic and fulfilling relationships. GET AN OCCASION...

 Overall, while people-pleasers may not intend to manipulate others, their behavior can inadvertently perpetuate manipulative dynamics in relationships. By recognizing the underlying motives and consequences of people-pleasing behavior, we can work towards establishing healthier boundaries, fostering genuine communication, and cultivating more authentic and fulfilling relationships. GET AN OC...

In our modern society, time dictates so much of our lives, the ticking of the clock underscores our routines. There is always a sense of urgency for some sort of deadline looming over our heads, whether self-inflicted or fantastical, the fear of time passing us by is always there. We are taught to parcel out our days into tidy increments of hours, minutes, and seconds, striving to make the most of...

This is a rerelease and update of episode 21.   It seems like we keep getting caught up working towards something to the point where we don't appreciate that these are the days; but this is your life. You can feel all the anxiety in the world, and it is not going to change the fact that tomorrow is still coming. And you can feel all the guilt in the world, and it does not change your pas...

This is your yearly reminder that the world exists outside of your house and outside of a screen. So many of us feel this deep seated pressure to post every aspect of our life, I know friends that refuse to walk without their apple watch charged or go to brunch without photographing it. “Instagram or it didn’t happen” is a common phrase from my generation both ironically and not. At this point, it...

We're doing a deep dive on Julia Cameron's Twelve Week Process of The Artist's Way. This is week 12: "Hatching an idea is a lot like baking bread. An idea needs to rise." - Julia Cameron "Life is meant to be an artist date." - Julia Cameron https://juliacameronlive.com/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com...

We're doing a deep dive on Julia Cameron's Twelve Week Process of The Artist's Way. This is week 12: "Hatching an idea is a lot like baking bread. An idea needs to rise." - Julia Cameron "Life is meant to be an artist date." - Julia Cameron https://juliacameronlive.com/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com...

We're doing a deep dive on Julia Cameron's Twelve Week Process of The Artist's Way. This is week 12: "Hatching an idea is a lot like baking bread. An idea needs to rise." - Julia Cameron "Life is meant to be an artist date." - Julia Cameron https://juliacameronlive.com/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com...