Phone Sober-ish

Shuffle ball CHANGE IT UP. One group outing to a dance class at "Tap with Howard" and the Rage Pod is changed. In this episode, we talk about how sometimes being childish is the best way to adult and work through some untapped rage. Also, we discuss our "Play Personalities" and thoughts on the book PLAY by Stuart L. Brown and Christopher C. Vaughan which some of us read more thoroughly than others.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often do you say "I’m Sorry"? The Rage Pod self experimented with I’m Sorry restraint…for one week. Our conclusion? I’m sorry, you’ll have to watch and listen.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the World Health Organization, there are no formal treatment guidelines for 40% of priority conditions related to postpartum health. We are not math people, but that sounds like a SIGNIFICANT GAP; especially considering over a third of women have persistent symptoms after giving birth. The Rage Pod decided to do their part to learn more. We read ONE article. But two of us are moms with their own experiences and one of us is armed with curiosity on the topic. Show notes:Matrescence, and the Transformation of Motherhood - Anna Russell, The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/matrescence-and-the-transformations-of-motherhoodMatrescence: On Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood, by Lucy Jones.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No phones. 1 Week. Only for 12 hours at a time (I know we look like Buddhist monks but spoiler we’re not). On this podcast we combat our ever-present rage by challenging ourselves to try new activities, experiment with habit breakers, get educated and take that tap class we keep talking about. Find out what we learned from our smart phone detox.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are toddlers an international threat level 10 to our emotional security? Yes. But it turns out there’s more to them than being terrorists. On this episode, we chat with neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Tetrault and psychotherapist Jennifer Cox, to unpack what’s happening in the brains of these tiny tyrants. Also, Tara learns that scissors are, in fact, sharp, Ebar has a near miss with tetanus, and the rage hotline delivers, as always.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanity is better left as a spot to do your makeup or perform a mole check. Whether you're over-focusing on how someone looks (especially if it's yourself) or you're over-focusing on how hot and cool your S.O. appears out in public, you're likely spending way too much time on surface sh*t. And that's why in this episode, we look at people living their most fulfilling and authentic lives: reality stars. Whether it's Love Overboard or Laws of Attraction, Tara relays to Ebar the latest rage trigger from a show that Ebar has never and will likely never watch.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakups are hard, sometimes weird and awkward, even the amicable ones. And everyone has been unhinged over one. If not, congrats, you're perfectly actualized and we would like your recipe for existence. This episode, we talk rage over being blindsided, not being listened to for the 800th time, or being accused of emotional warfare you had no idea about. Along with getting into our own breakup rage, we also explore the science behind why it literally hurts and review some do's and don'ts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miscommunication is basically a personality trait at this point. People say they want honest communication, but do they really? This episode is a full rant on bad communication, wild assumptions, and how people will literally ruin a relationship instead of asking one clear question.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we make romantic relationships work? Does it matter if they snore? (Yes). Does it matter if your cat hates them? (Also, yes.) We get into the nuance of committed relationships and what works for us and what doesn't, what we can live with and what we can't and how Tara might marry you, but she will never, under any circumstance, live with you.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a break from politics and dive headfirst into pop culture chaos. From Britney’s DUI to Tyra Banks and America’s Next Top Model, to the ultimate rage debate: what’s worse? A fully vegan wedding (no substitutions) or one with no alcohol? (You already know where we land.)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.