Shiny Things

Shiny Things
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Two crows picking out the shiny things in life. Tune in to explore various treasures and trash we discover each week. Follow us on instagram and twitter: @shinythingspod Check out all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/shinythingspod

  1. 11/29/2022

    Shiny Things 15: Sitting with Undefined Standards

    This week on Shiny Things our guest Maddie from the previous episode returns for another hour to talk about social categories in the world of academia and how that felt growing up in an affluent city as someone of lower economic status.  Possibly triggering topics: burnout, alcohol, explicit language, relationships with food, stranger danger and strange behavior, parenting choices with academics, and economic status.

    1 hr

  2. 11/08/2022

    Shiny Things 14: Spectrums and Spooky Spermies

    Welcome back to Shiny Things! (*This episode was recorded Halloween weekend*) Thank you for your continued patience with the production of each episode. This is an amateur podcast with the intentions of reflection and entertainment, not education (although sometimes educational resources are provided). Because this is not a professional podcast, production times have been and will continue to be inconsistent due to priorities of mental health, academia, jobs and other activities.  This week, a new guest is introduced and discusses social institutions, their meaning and how they have impacted our experiences in life.  Possibly triggering topics: Binary institutions, comprehensive and accessible healthcare , reproductive healthcare, racism (with brief mentions of slavery), homophobia, relationships and feelings toward food, U.S National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance, capitalism, family relationships, explicit language As always, if you have comments or concerns, please reach out via Instagram, Twitter, email, or any of the submission forms on our LinkTree.

    1h 30m

  3. 10/10/2022

    Shiny Things 13: Mini Episode with Jax!

    This week solo host Jackie dives into 3 ethical issues that exist within the entertainment and film industry, addressing topics such as recent murder series, sexual harassment, and age discrepancies between actors in romantic roles. Stay through the end to hear about voting season as well! Possibly triggering topics: murder, Jeffery Dahmer, sexual harassment, sexual assault, r*pe, abortion, pedophilia, body image, body dysphoria,

    28 min

  4. 09/19/2022

    Shiny Things 12: This May Feel Uncomfortable

    This week we brought Bei back to talk with us about the world of diet culture; what that may look like and definitions and stereotypes we may have come across in our lives. We talk about the idea of body positivity; who that impacts and the benefits and challenges that rhetoric brings to specific communities. Bei also brings with her personal anecdotes and experience as well as material she has learned from resources such as the National Eating Disorder Association (referred to as NEDA). Also discussed are the very real and dangerous effects of disordered eating, and with that discussion we offer our support from the Shiny Things team as well as the NEDA hotlines (online, call and texting options are available and provided in the following link: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline The number to call is: (800) 931-2237 (Monday—Thursday 11am—9pm ET, Friday 11am—5pm ET) Other resources, such as a reading material about how to have a healthy relationship with food (provided by NEDA) will be available on our link tree. Possibly Triggering topics: Eating disorders, weight gain, weight loss, diets, fat shaming, death and suicide, isolation, pandemic, body positivity and body neutrality, bullying, mental health, recovery, swearing.

    1h 19m

  5. 09/05/2022

    Shiny Things 11: I Found What I Was Looking For!

    The most recent guest walks us through their journey between academia and how that shaped their career choices. We discuss the reality of burnout with an example from their working experience and what that might look like on a larger scale. We end with our usual bits and bites with our important music from the week. Possibly triggering topics: Weed, separation anxiety, burnout, economy and CNA related safety and ethics.

    1h 8m

  6. 08/22/2022

    Shiny Things 10: Holy Sh*t, Everybody Knows Each Other!

    In the latest interview, our newest guest invites us into their story of moving cross country and how factors such as the pandemic and "high school identities" (i.e sports) impacted that transition. We also discuss the importance of learning and knowing safety plans for your pets, especially small animals, as well as some helpful hints when indulging in 21+ substances. We finish as always with bits and bites. Possibly triggering topics: Weed related conversation, pandemic, moving, competition trauma,  and brief mention of dog attacks.

    58 min

  7. 08/17/2022

    Shiny Things 9: That's Not Necessarily the Case!

    This week we introduce another new guest who indulges in conversation about the Human Services program at WWU and the ABA field of work and study. We have an honest conversation about privilege, cultural competency, and marginalized communities and how that has impacted our identities as students and human service professionals.  Possible triggering topics: burnout, welfare/ other government aid services, grad school, privilege, culture

    1h 10m

  8. 07/18/2022

    Shiny Things 8: I'm Your Friend For Life!

    In this episode we introduce a new special guest while Jay is still away for study abroad. During the hour we talk about our childhood and present day experiences including social groups, school and jobs. We also have an honest conversation about bias and privilege while discussing the housing crisis and those that are impacted. As always we end with snippets of shiny songs and food. Possibly triggering topics include: explicit language, Roe v. Wade, brief mention of death (including killing and stabbing), Slender Man games, the Greek system, academics, homelessness, capitalism, racism, sexism, financial stability, LGBTQIA+ rights

    1h 9m
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Two crows picking out the shiny things in life. Tune in to explore various treasures and trash we discover each week. Follow us on instagram and twitter: @shinythingspod Check out all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/shinythingspod

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