Livid Ladies the Podcast

08/12/2021

We're back with a new episode! This time, Jane & Julie discuss the potential medical, psychological, and overall health benefits of ma*****na. They also share their personal experiences with skunky college w**d vs. medical-grade cannabis and discuss the pros and cons of w**d as outlined in current scientific research. Plus, as always, the Ladies share what they are livid about and living for. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960


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‎Health & Fitness · 2021

07/14/2021

Hello! Some s**t came up (which I'm sure we'll talk about on the pod) but the long and short of it is, we have no episode for you this week. We're not sorry, we're just LIVID af. 🤬🥺😤 Get livid with us by listening to any of our other 44 episodes (!) from our library on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and well, really most places.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960

07/06/2021

From getting a driver's license, to s*x before marriage, to calling out their codependent relationships, Jane & Julie reflect on their own journeys to independence.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960

‎Health & Fitness · 2021

06/29/2021

Jane & Julie wrap up their Pride Month Miniseries by exploring the small (but hopefully expanding) community of people who are LGBTQ+ affirming within the Orthodox Christian Church. Also, Julie reads two LGBTQ+ affirming articles from Orthodoxy in Dialogue, an independent Orthodox blog. If you are Orthodox and Q***r, you are not alone.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960

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‎Health & Fitness · 2021

06/23/2021

NEW EPISODE! Jane & Julie discuss the gender spectrum and the s*xual orientation spectrum. They also explore different gender identities (e.g., non-binary identities) and the plethora of existing attraction types (e.g., s*xual, romantic, aesthetic). The Ladies even share their own hangups and self-identified areas of growth. Join in on a candid and vulnerable discussion, and please reach out with any comments or feedback! The Ladies are always looking to learn.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960

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06/18/2021

In honor of Pride Month, Jane & Julie discuss how the LGBTQ+ community is seen in the (Orthodox) Christian Church. Is "homos*xuality" a "sin?" What does the Bible REALLY have to say? And what the heck is "arsenokoitai??" Explore these questions and more on this episode of the Livid Ladies! Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960

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‎Health & Fitness · 2021

06/09/2021

Jane and Julie explore their Post-Pandemic Bucket List. From getting a new watch battery to taking a creative writing class to going to a Miley Cyrus concert together, the Ladies get excited about the future, reflect on lessons they've learned over the course of a year in quarantine, and make predictions about how the pandemic will change daily life.

06/02/2021

New episode! This week, Jane & Julie discuss Obsessional OCD (aka "Pure O OCD") -- a disorder marked by intrusive thoughts and mental compulsions. They talk about the origins and symptoms of this disorder and reflect on its possible connection to religion. The Ladies also explore effective treatment modalities for Pure O (what's that about holding knives to throats!??) and share their own successes in managing anxiety. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960

05/26/2021

New Episode! Jane & Julie get livid as they discuss society's unhealthy perspective on sleep, the "Sleep Crisis", some eye-opening science about sleep, the connection between sleep problems and anxiety and depression, tips for falling and staying asleep, and how daylight savings time is killing people.

05/18/2021

New Episode Alert!! Jane & Julie discuss the difference between guilt and shame, shame's impact on mental health, the unique ways in which women experience shame, and the ways in which religion and culture perpetuate shame. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960

05/12/2021

NEW EPISODE! Jane & Julie delve into distress tolerance and the world of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). They talk about helpful and unhelpful ways to deal with unpleasant emotions and share their favorite distress tolerance skills. Other topics of discussion include Borderline Personality Disorder, being triggered by family members (and husbands!), and practical ways to manage emotions (spoiler: you don't have to pick up the phone every time mom calls). Listen here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960

05/05/2021

NEW EPISODE! Jane & Julie discuss Orthodox Easter (aka Pascha), which falls on May 2nd this year. Jane explains why Pascha is on a different day than "regular" Easter, and the Ladies share childhood memories of the Feast Day. Topics of note include church cliques, hours-long midnight services, and fasting from water. The Ladies also reflect on creating their own Easter traditions. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960

04/27/2021

NEW EPISODE! Jane & Julie define the term "values" in the context of mental health and check in with each other about their progress in that work. Jane acknowledges some mental blocks brought on by her religious trauma, and Julie shares what led her to start taking antidepressants. Plus the Ladies discuss why the world seems to be on its period. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960

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04/21/2021

NEW EPISODE! Jane & Julie discuss the power of positive affirmations and their ability to encourage self-soothing and address unhelpful thoughts. The Ladies also discuss antidepressants, The Inner Critic, and religious origins of the negative default of our brains. They also share some of their own favorite affirmations and mantras.
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/livid-ladies/id1530091960
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04/14/2021

NEW EPISODE! The Livid Ladies are finally concluding their miniseries on the Seven Deadly Sins, and they saved the best for last. In this episode they talk about a sin that is near and dear to their hearts: WRATH! Is anger a sin? What does helpful vs. destructive anger look like? Find out on this episode of the Livid Ladies!

04/07/2021

NEW EPISODE! Jane & Julie discuss the penultimate Deadly Sin of gluttony. Julie teaches Jane about binge eating disorder and shares some of her own experiences with it. The Ladies also dig into the topics of overconsumption, stress eating, and the problematic concepts they were taught as kids about fasting, sin, enjoyment and suffering.

03/31/2021

We're still livid about our recent tech issues, but we're back to our Seven Deadly Sins Miniseries with a new episode about sloth -- not the cute, furry animal, but ~laziness~. Topics of discussion include depression, excessive comfort, the pros and cons (mostly cons) of the monastic life, suffering versus enjoyment, and how identity is tied to the goals one sets for oneself.

03/24/2021

Jane & Julie take a break from their regularly scheduled programming to go off on a RANT consisting of topics such as difficult family dynamics, mental health and psychosis, setting healthy boundaries, and self-care. You don't want to miss this! Please note: the end of this episode features some echoing on Jane's voice. We're not sure what caused this issue, but we are working on a solution. We apologize for any distress this causes your ear holes.