Talking Shoppe with Deming-Rivers Social Club

In this episode, Emily and Essence explore the delicate balance between prevention and intervention in addressing complex social problems like homelessness. They discuss how organizations can shift from reactive support to proactive solutions, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives and systemic understanding. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Pride reflections 01:07 - Work Wife, Work Overl...

Essence and Emily dive deep into the often misunderstood concepts of validation and emotional regulation, offering tangible ways to improve your relationships and self-awareness. They kick off the episode by breaking down the crucial differences between hearing, listening, and true validation, while calling out the common, superficial phrases that usually backfire. Together, they explore how valid...

Essence and Emily continue to celebrate Pride and open episode nine with a “work wife, work overlord, work nemesis” game They then discuss research they conducted on queer icons. Essence shares facts about Marsha P. Johnson, including her “Pay It No Mind” middle initial, early gender expression, moving to New York at 18, Christian faith, activism connected to Stonewall, and co-founding STAR and ST...

In episode eight of Talking Shoppe, psychologists and consultants Essence and Emily open by wishing everyone a happy Pride Month and playing “Work Wife, Work Overlord, and Work Nemesis”. They then discuss why Pride Month matters at work and in society, addressing polarization, corporate “rainbow washing,” and how celebrating marginalized identities can be misconstrued as taking space from others....

In Episode 7 of Talking Shoppe, Essence and Emily discuss busy weeks, and do their “work wife, work overlord, and work nemesis” segment. For their last Mental Health Awareness Month episode, they focus on why awareness without accurate education and application falls short, noting there’s no formal channel for learning mental health outside training for becoming a therapist. They connect workplace...

In episode six of Talking Shoppe with Deming-Rivers Social Club, Essence and Emily open with their “work wife/work overlord/work nemesis” game. They continue their Mental Health Awareness Month revamp and focus on connection and community-building, prompted by a comment from a viewer. They discuss identity, values, code-switching, and how safety must be explicit, highlighting finding an affirming...

Emily and Essence return to Talking Shoppe noting that they skipped recording last week to protect their mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month. After a “work wife, work nemesis, or work overlord” game. They discuss how awareness months often stop at posts and slogans without creating foundational change. They debate whether “stigma” is overstated compared to lack of access, citing bar...

Emily and Essence are back for Episode Four of Talking Shoppe! After “Work wife, Work Nemesis, and Work Overlord” segment, they unpack the concept of self-care as well as the misconceptions of self-care. They discuss how hormone fluctuations can affect productivity and emotion regulation, critique workplaces offering “self-care” when people are already at a breaking point, and distinguish proactiv...

Essence and Emily introduce their weekly “Talking Shop” podcast and a recurring segment choosing a work wife, work overlord, and work nemesis. They discuss trauma-informed care in organizations, highlighting that many workplaces stop at acknowledging trauma and struggle to build skills and systems as well as the psychological safety needed to support people under pressure. They define trauma and d...

In episode two of Talking Shoppe, Essence and Emily talk about their interests, new discoveries, and the struggles of setting up audio equipment. They introduce a game segment, “Work Wife, Work Overlord or Work Nemesis,” using nostalgic TV shows, and briefly reflect on awkward coworker invitations. The main topic is psychological safety, defined (via Amy Edmondson) as the belief that one won’t be...

Get to Know Essence and Emily: Why We’re Starting This Podcast Essence and Emily, psychologist, wives, and organizational culture consultants behind Deming-Rivers Social Club, introduce their new podcast as a way to share the raw, unfiltered conversations that don’t fit in typical social media content. They describe their work split between therapy and consulting with nonprofits and human services...