Welcome to the FIRST EPISODE of But For Real! In this episode, you get to know both Valerie and Emerson a bit more, as well as getting acquainted with all of the segments of the show โ and of course, as the title says, dive into the rabbit hole ๐ This episode covers: [02:00] Emersonโs experience growing up abroad, her US citizenship journey, what being Gen Z means to her, and her favorite thing about being a therapist [12:30] Valโs podcasting history and why she started But For Real, how The Gaia Center started, what being an elder millennial means to her, and her favorite thing about being a therapist [20:17] Valerieโs Tea & Crumpets for the week - the movie Hitman [23:00] Emersonโs Tea & Crumpets for the week - learning ASL! [26:00] Step Into My Office - How to fight the Sunday Scaries [33:11] The DSM (Dysfunction, Spiraling, & Meltdowns) - The difference between healthy rabbit holes and ruminating + how to keep your rabbit holes healthy [48:15] Now Thatโs What I Callโ OKAYY! - Viva Forever by The Spice Girls and Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl by Chappell Roan [56:00] Wait, What? - What is the current obsession with Demure??? [01:00:14] Fire Dumpster Phoenix - Texas teacherโs emergency delivering a baby at school + Dr. Marie Marcelle-Deschamps in Haiti Resources + Stuff Mentioned in This Episode: Hitman Viva Forever - The Spice Girls Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl- Chappell Roan NYT Demure Article Texas teacherโs emergency delivering a baby at school! Dr. Marie Marcelle-Deschamps in Haiti Now That's What I Call....OKAAAAY Spotify Playlist Connect with Us: Send a story or ask for advice:
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