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****Content Warning: Mentions of violence, depression, self harm, suicide. PLEASE listen with caution.****

This week, Ana and Eric trace the roots of the mental health movement in the US, both good and bad. There were several steps to where we are now as a society, and so much more we could discuss on this topic and how it affects so many people. When examining the mental health statistics, we are left wondering what we can do better as a society to prevent needless misery and destruction.

There is no concrete answer for solving our mental health crisis. However, leading a new world of compassion, love, and understanding is a great start. 

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Text line: HOME or HELP to 741741
LGBTQ+ Support (Trevor Project): 1-866-488-7386
Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
betterhelp.com

CW: mentions of violence, sex

On this weeks episode, Ana and Eric explore the origins of the Marxist-feminist perspective, and how it evolved over time to exist as the movement we desperately need today, for all members of the gender spectrum.
This rejection to all things "feminine" - emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and empathy - has created a culture of hyper masculinity that is both dangerous and damaging to the oppressed, and the oppressor.
Male-assigned folks have had their time to be in charge, and it has not served them well in the areas where it matters - love, happiness, and vulnerability. It is past time to uplift the voices of those who have been held under society's boot for far too long.  

Content Warning: mentions of violence

The struggle of the working class in the American capitalist system was already present, but has been immensely highlighted by the COVID-19 epidemic. With millions out of work, 30+ million workers are wondering where their next meals will come from. On the other hand, millions of underpaid, underappreciated, often impoverished workers are being forced into dangerous working conditions, having to decide between their health and their bank account. Rounds of applause and empty platitudes don't put food on the table. 

How did we slowly descend into apathy? And how is this apathy further pushed for and encouraged by the elitist class? Is productivity worth dying for?
Ana and Eric try to make sense of the ever-evolving world of work. 

For episode 2, we are jumping right in: Sex. Why does society imply that we exist in a binary? Why are some things seen as "good" and others "bad" according to imaginary standards imposed on us by society? How does sexual identity affect our relationships? 

We don't have all the answers, but we sure have a lot of questions. 

Long story short, get out there.

For our first episode (sorry it's rough and a tad windy), we examine and challenge the injustices against the disabled/differently-abled communities, and how the exact systems they have been fighting tooth and nail for have been instantly created for able bodied folks during the COVID-19 crisis.

Why do we allow our vulnerable communities to be deeply neglected, but turn a blind eye when infrastructure is created solely for the attempted continuance of the dying Capitalism empire? What can we do better going forward? 

Ana and Eric attempt to find out. 

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