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Allison and Gaby answer a listener's question regarding OCD tendencies and her family's (unfavorable) response to them. They're then joined by social psychologist Dr. Devon Price to talk about laziness (it doesn't exist) and the importance of context before judgement. And finally, found family! Who says you need to be related to be family? (Not us!)  Transcription: https://docs.goo...

Gaby and Allison answer a listener's question on how to spot and avoid toxic people. They're then joined by beekeeper and small business owner Jessica Gonzalez to talk about her CBD honey company and the intricacies of bee colonies. Finally, we discuss cultural identity, where producer Melisa D. Monts comes on to chat about how we see ourselves. tw: cheating, relationship abuse Transcripti...

Allison and Gaby try to help a listener who fears her partner isn't able to provide her the emotional support she needs. They're then joined by writer and cartoonist Ellen Forney to discuss her experience writing about and living with Bipolar I. And finally, exercise! How can we reframe it as something that nurtures our mind and body vs. a way to change how our bodies look? (tw: addiction,...

Happy 2021 Everyone! To start off the New Year, Allison and Gaby discuss a listener's email that brings attention to the existence of harmful therapy and institutionalization. They're then joined by one of the podcast's greatest guests of all time (in our humble opinion), disability activist Alice Wong to discuss ableism, covid and the importance of filling your bookshelf with diverse...

Gaby and Allison give advice to a listener who feels they can't make or keep friends because of their mental illness. Then, they chat with Caroline Rose Guiliani about being open about her liberal politics, her complicated relationship with her father Trump lawyer Rudy Guiliani, and growing up a politician's kid. And lastly, schemas. And how do they limit us? tw: suicide, transphobia Trans...

Allison reads a listener's question about navigating and sharing her gender identity with their partner and Gaby takes the opportunity to share her own gender journey. They're then joined by occupational therapist Vanessa Gorelkin to explain what the hell occupational therapy is (and provide some much needed support to Allison). And finally, education! What's wrong with it and how can...

Gaby and Allison answer a listener's question on how to battle the monotony of working from home. They're then joined by podcasting icon, Sarah Marshall, to discuss the Satanic Panic of the 1980's and its connection to QAnon. And later: can we fix the divisions in this country? Or are there more important things to worry about? Trigger warnings: homophobia, child abuse.  Transcription:...

Just Between Us is back, baby! And things are...not good. To start off, Allison shares some devastating news--her (former) fiancé decided to leave--and how she is handling it. Gaby and Allison then answer a listener's question regarding self-judgement and not feeling worthy of joy. They're then joined by Chloe from Stripper Stories to discuss sex work from many different angles. And finall...

Gaby and Allison give a listener advice about battling imposter syndrome in the male-dominated field of quantitative finance. They then have a delightful discussion with Allison’s former middle school music teacher Mirna Valerio, who has since become a FAMOUS RUNNER due to her blog Fat Girl Running. Lastly, sexism in the media. How are female politicians, celebrities and astronauts treated differe...

Hold onto your butts, this one is a wild ride! Allison and Gaby start off by answering a listener’s question about people making assumptions that she is gay when she identies as straight. Gaby’s partner, Mal Blum, also pops in to help by sharing their similar personal experience! They’re then joined by podcaster Angela Tucker to discuss transracial adoption and why we might need to rethink hypothe...

Gaby and Allison give advice to a listener newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder that worries about disclosing it to the people in their life. They then talk to BOB THE DRAG QUEEN, of HBO’s We’re Here -- and one of Gaby’s favorite people -- about political drag, online cancellation, queers turning on each other and overcoming fear in order to do on-the-ground activism. (Omg!!! So exciting!!) Lastl...

Gaby and Allison (and Tomeka!) advise an indigenous Mexican college freshman who is worried about her white roommate that only has white friends. They then talk to Bachelor Nation’s Bekah Martinez all about being a liberal on a conservative show, knowing when to speak up and what happens when you become famous very quickly. And finally, OnlyFans, celebrities and Gaby’s past experience with sex wor...

Allison and Gaby encourage a listener to tell her friend about her romantic feelings, even if it’s a risk. They’re then joined by healthcare expert Andy Slavitt to discuss Medicare vs. Medicaid, Biden’s health care plan and why America is struggling in it’s response to COVID-19. And finally, birthdays! Are they worth celebrating? (Short answer: YES!)  Listen to Just Between Us Ad-Free on Forever D...

Gaby and Allison give advice to a listener who wants to set boundaries around her boyfriend’s friendship with a girl who tried to sabotage their relationship. (YIKES!) They then speak to journalist Phillip Picardi about his new religion podcast, Unholier Than Thou, being queer and spiritual and how his relationship to God has changed over the years. Lastly, QAnon! What the actual fuck?!  Listen to...

This week, Gaby and Allison help a listener who wants to speak more openly to her family about grief following her mother’s passing. They then speak to community advocate and city council candidate Nithya Raman about running for office as a woman of color, defunding the police and why it’s so important to care about local politics. And finally, a look at our values. Is it possible for them to alig...

Gaby and Allison give advice to a listener who is wondering if she should give up on dating apps. They then interview narcissism expert and author of “Should I Stay Or Should I Go?” Dr. Ramani Durvasula about the red flags of dating a narcissist, how to survive the toxic patterns of doing so and why expecting them to change is a waste of time and energy. And finally, body hair! Did you stop shavin...

Gaby and Allison answer a listener’s difficult question about how to let a date know you’re not interested in seeing them again. They then speak to Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law, about the long lasting ramifications of housing segregation by the American government. And finally, they discuss billionaires and boy, do they have a bone to pick! Plus, Allison’s dad, Ken Raskin, joins t...

During the first live streamed episode of the podcast, Gaby and Allison give advice to a listener who is hesitant to start medication for her mental health. They’re then joined by Brooklyn 99 star and all around bicon Stephanie Beatriz to discuss everything from wedding planning to representation inside families. And finally, normal versus common: Why word choice matters! Listen to Just Between Us...

Allison and Gaby advise a listener who thinks her “feminist” mom is stuck in the second wave and won’t accept asexuality. They’re then joined by Theo Henderson to talk about his experience being unhoused in Los Angeles and how we can all help the unhoused community. And finally, writing tips and tricks! (Content Warnings: Discussion of food issues, transphobia, acephobia and violence against the u...

Gaby and Allison give advice to a listener who doesn’t want to feel obligated to make friends at work. They then talk to author Angela Chen about asexuality, her journey toward the label and how asexuality can inform us about consent. Lastly, reframing your thoughts! How hard is it to do? How can it help you make healthier choices and have better self-worth? Listen to Just Between Us Ad-Free on Fo...

Gaby and Allison give advice to a listener wondering how to find the right support group for herself and maybe her daughter. They then talk to legendary storyteller and superstar from Reading Rainbow, Roots and Star Trek, LEVAR FREAKING BURTON, all about storytelling, politics, social media and just... everything. And finally, emotional intelligence. What is it? And how to build it? DID WE MENTION...

Gaby and Allison answer a listener’s question about how much conflict is normal in friendships. Then, they talk to documentary filmmaker Erin Carr (Mommy Dead and Dearest, Heart of Gold) about her filmmaking process, how to spot a liar and whether documentaries are entertainment or journalism. Lastly, working from home! Let’s keep doing it even after the pandemic is over. Listen to Just Between Us...

Allison and Gaby attempt to help a listener whose wealthier friends refuse to talk about money and privilege. They’re then joined by journalist Tuck Woodstock to discuss the horrors of federal troops in Portland. And finally, Gaby shares what it’s been like to officially be living with her partner! Content Warning: Discussion of race, class and police violence. Resources: Tuck on Twitter: https://...

Allison and Gaby offer advice to a listener who wants to be supportive of her friend’s upcoming wedding... but thinks she's way too young to get married. They’re then joined by Hank Green to discuss all things social media. And later, microaggressions! How to spot them and how to stop doing them! Content Warning: Discussion of racism and transphobia Listen to Just Between Us Ad-Free on Forever...

 In this week’s episode, Allison and Gaby answer a listener’s question about whether or not it’s kosher to ask your therapist if they support Trump. (Who would want a Trump supporting therapist?! Not us!) They’re then joined by "OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?" author, Ben Sheehan, to discuss... you guessed it... the constitution, and what it really says. And finally, why won’t...