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Toxic Positivity September 2, 2020

Is your workplace "posi-vibes only!"? Are you reminded on a daily basis to "just choose happiness" or "be more grateful - other people have it worse than you?" Although they seem harmless on the surface, these phrases are really dismissive attempts to ignore a person or situation. When taken too far, they can create a culture of […]

How we're staying sane July 22, 2020

The year 2020 is pretty much a dumpster fire. What are you supposed to do?! In this episode, Ashley and Andrea share examples of what they are doing to maintain sanity and offer great ideas from our listeners. Join the conversation. What's keeping you together amidst pandemics, no school, work from home, and social unrest? Buy the book, There's a […]

Being an Ally in the Workplace: Words That Work. June 18, 2020

What is BIPOC? Can I say "trans" without offending people? How many letters are supposed to be in LGBTQIA and what do they all mean?! In honor and recognition of Pride Month, Black Lives Matter, social justice, and minority mental health, Ashley and Andrea devote this podcast to highlighting the unique struggles faced by people who identify with m […]

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