Just Between Us

This is one for the books! Allison and Gaby have their handwriting analyzed by graphologist Elaine Charal, which is a 10/10 experience! They then learn all about the theories behind handwriting analysis and how it can help people better understand themselves. And finally, a rousing game of hypotheticals with even more alien talk than normal!  Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zu3sJ67db-vCksg1WYZPXKJ7GGMUTUCqgfStlZpSSfc/edit?usp=sharing   This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPri

We are loopy in the intro to this one! Gaby and Allison get it together in time to discuss a listener's question about whether or not it's strange she isn't more upset following a breakup. Do you grow more cynical about love as you get older? Is it bad not to be devastatingly heartbroken by a break up? And finally, a listener writes in to call Gaby in about trigger warnings and the duo breaks down the need for them and how they'll be using them in the future. (Content warning: in Topix, we get into specifics on self harm. Please be advised.) TW  22:02 to 22:11 - mention of familial abuse 26:00 to 27:11 - a call in about transphobia 28:02 - 31:45 INTENSE discussion of self harm and suicide ideation in Allison's upcoming book 32:56 - 35:25 eating disorders, food and fat-shaming as talked about on the podcast Maintenance Phase 36:40 - brief mention of sexual assault 38:06 - 38:14 - food 39:50 - list of triggers including rape, sexual assault, eating, transphobia, homophobia 40:19 - 40:43 - a

First, lots of food, acid reflux, and coffee talk--we are a couple of Jews about all. Then, we talk to Megan McNamara (@famtasticfertility) about fertility awareness, natural birth control, being in control of your body, and how to effectively do the Fertility Awareness Method. Plus, charting your cervical mucus and understanding your cervical mucus using cervicalmucus.org. (We love saying cervical mucus!) And lastly, erotic hand-holding and panic at a cruise ship buffet.   Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14UxAAi0QtTEKRvzNFp9KoN1ohfSGZdufzX92H_vt7eo/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog N

First, Gaby and Allison talk about vaccines, lip fillers, gender dysphoria and not putting yourself into a box. (Love to ease you in!) They then give a listener advice on being conflict avoidant and what to say when you're being called in or confronted. And lastly, Melisa, Gaby and Allison break down love at first sight and why it makes Gaby so riled up. She really hates it!  tw: 1:16 - C word 4:05 to 6:45 - gender dysphoria Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy7ONwdFpNsNQcd7L7yAgH32Pi2R1M06164-ItUaWOc/edit?usp=sharing   This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcirc

First, a fan makes an incredibly accurate parody video of the Just Between Us podcast that really tickled us. (Go check it out on @serenapalmer_ on Instagram.) PS: Make us more fan art! Then, Tony Verheyen, author of In Our Reach, joins us to talk about mental health at work and employee benefits for your physical, mental, and financial life. Plus, how the heck do you ask for a raise? Lastly, hypotheticals! Tony is very zen about whether or not his mother-in-law is an alien or rude. Very zen. Content warnings: Around the 1:30 mark, tw for brief call out of ableism, over by 1:33 40:50 talk/description of murder, ends at 41:30 Transcriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OlWgaNOBzuekMoFewM6kALDLiAvbTptV4XFmVCDcybg/edit?usp=sharing   This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube

First, some adorable stories about Allison and Gaby's attention-loving grandmothers and the tributes they deserve. They then offer advice to a listener whose self-identity is tied to her academic achievements. And finally, goals! Melisa joins in for a lively discussion of what all three hope to accomplish some day soon. The list includes paying off debt, buying a bow and arrow and not being so loud.  tw: loss of a family member, AIDS, domestic violence, weight, gun mention.  Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19_7Xsq_x6YhEO2AuAXWO5fvCbb4E2mQkQEaJQYWeM5I/edit?usp=sharing   This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Foreve

What have you been reading lately? What is time? Weren't we all babies yesterday? The girls are feeling philosophical today! Allison and Gaby are then joined by cookbook author Julia Turshen to talk about the connections between food, mental health, social justice and body image. And finally, hypotheticals! Is that a snake in your toilet?! Maybe!  tw: domestic violence, body image/weight Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RgU_rUppBMDxxpqG36WUsq84KKevNn8YS4V7a_07a5Y/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdverti

Gaby starts the episode by bringing up some nuance they'd previously ignored regarding mental illness and the pandemic, especially when it comes to high school and college students. Allison and Gaby then answer a listener's question about obsessing over a timeline of achievement and feeling like a late bloomer compared to others. And finally: re-entering society and all the anxiety, stress, and excitement that comes with it. (Allison worries about her contamination OCD raging out of control. While Gaby wants to dance to Gaga in WeHo and maybe spit in people's mouths, much to Melisa's horror.) Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DdsI78Ty2tWg4DZYozYdTsDIkp_uUOWAIdn-2NOU7f0/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/fore

Gaby's dog Beans has been acting out! Turns out dogs can get bored too! Allison and Gaby are then joined my Planned Parenthood's sex educator Dr. Sarah Flowers to discuss all things pandemic and sexual health. We're talking skin hunger, sex toys and decreased libido. And finally, HYPOTHETICALS. Sometimes your kid deserves toilet paper hanging out of their pants.  Transcriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jjBBag6unI2n_dZT-9gmyUxtOEBKBtNx3fnAi1o84xY/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries:

Storytime! Allison suffered a massive knee injury in an airport bathroom and learned the extent of her resilience. A listener then asks for advice on whether they can continue watching The Bachelor despite its racism and toxicity. This causes Gaby, Allison and Melisa to go over their own problematic faves and whether or not to keep watching, listening or reading art by problematic people. Finally, the kindness of strangers and the thrilling conclusion of Allison's terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day. Also, one time Allison and Gaby saved a stranger's life. (No they didn't.)  *Recorded before “The Bachelor” finale. tw: discussion of rape or pedophilia by problematic artists, racism, sexual assault Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V2kgTkkguw0eJtqGTaewzctonT9Pipc_qqSHj069Id8/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever D

First, personality tests. What's our enneagram number? What's our Myers-Briggs? Are personality tests even useful? Then, they're joined by relationship expert, columnist, and love coach Damona Hoffman who talks all about what makes a great, effective online dating profile, the skills you need to go from pre-date to pre-marriage, the racial biases of dating app data, and how to find exactly what you're looking for. Plus, hypotheticals starring a girlfriend in a coma and an alien who needs to make sure you're not wearing sandals.   This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https:/

Bangs or no bangs, that is the question? The girls start off the show with a VERY important hairstyle discussion. Allison and Gaby then advise a listener who feels guilty that she doesn't enjoy being around her partner's nine year old. And the episode wraps up with a lovely discussion of who we should or shouldn't judge. (Basically only people who aren't taking Covid seriously. WEAR A MASK PEOPLE.)  Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jy-ik0N3yZazGNVvm8tUqsi70LlrSOd_zc_kfr9RWpM/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-bet

Allison and Gaby are joined by bat expert and lover Merlin Tuttle. Merlin shares his own experiences with these incredible animals and explains why they don't deserve their bad reputation. He then plays an epic game of hypotheticals, which is almost as shocking as his bat facts!  Merlin's famous bat portraits: https://merlintuttle.smugmug.com/Low-Resolution/Portraits/ Here's the video of a little woolly bat trying to train Merlin: https://youtu.be/zRSZjjubVe0 Of Agaves and Bats Film - https://vimeo.com/277755110 Importance of Bats video - https://youtu.be/nDNhrqATZTQ  The truth about Covid-19 and bats - https://www.merlintuttle.org/resources/covid-19-impact/ The truth about bats and disease - https://www.merlintuttle.org/resources/exaggerated-disease-warnings/   Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CqbHdbPCDNSkOejedx-10pU8EQWyPvFc6k7Oxs332ew/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ram

It's our 100th episode of the podcast, baby!! Gaby and Allison give a listener their thoughts on how to compassionately break up with someone who is still in love with them AND how to get back in touch with an old flame. Then, in honor of this special milestone, they share the best advice they've given and received and how that advice has allowed them to grow and change over time. Plus, Allison bought Melisa a Hinge Premium account for her birthday and we're all too invested in Melisa's love life. Thank you all for joining us on this wild ride! Here's to a hundred more!  Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_XgMTlOyBtXbLETSth36SgCoIP4r8pBKuld19OkA87I/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And ma

A second hit of JBU?! How did you get so lucky! This Friday, we interview our highly esteemed guest, education activist Fatima Iqbal-Zubair. We discuss the history of inequalities in schools, the continued unfair disadvantages of schools in low-income communities, and what we can do to desegregate schools. Fatima then joins us for HYPOTHETICALS and RATINGS! That's right, we are making the guest rate the episode and it is uncomfortable!  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-O

Surprise! Just Between Us is now on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Twice a week, baby! On Wednesdays, we have international questions and topix. On Friday, our interview with a highly esteemed guest. Amazing! In this inaugural Wednesday episode, Gaby and Allison give advice to a listener who wants to maintain a friendship with her friend's ex and they get way too personal about their own break ups. Then, they talk about narrative therapy, the language we use to describe ourselves, and reframing our beliefs about who we are. (tw: domestic violence, fat-shaming, alcoholic parent). Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GzikiCRo9bEtIzhaRIwFeOmTI9sU_plb1cAsbTbvvW0/edit?usp=sharing   This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to

How do you know what to do with your life? How does work affect mental health? Are we more than JUST our jobs and education? Global Career Guy Brian Hutchison joins Gaby and Allison to discuss modern job counseling, prioritizing your health, and crossing your skills over into multiple career paths. But first, they give advice to a listener who is worried about bringing old baggage into new relationships. And finally, happiness! Does it exist?! Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ylymnhomgj_6sq3D8AYQmpXtlhsjf90oHu80TpD-w70/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — h

Allison and Gaby try to help a listener who thinks she might be too self-aware for therapy to be helpful. They're then joined by Janet Hardy, the coauthor of The Ethical Slut, to talk all about kink, polyamory and word choice. And finally, fact vs. opinion. Why can no one seem to tell the difference anymore? (tw: d*ke and f*g usage during interview discussion). Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjVv8nXxQTQvLRJwowUzWIkrG0YbM-ZbOFQoG5M3k8M/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

Allison and Gaby answer a listener's question regarding workplace activism and burnout. They're then joined by music writer Darryl W. Bullock (David Bowie Made Me Gay, The Velvet Mafia) to discuss queer music history and the impact queer people have had on all things music (in front and behind the scenes). And finally, memories! What do we remember and what do we wish we could forget?  Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kmqHT6RlQgk_yGFr_cSeSMxNWvE-0rllfMFXUBXFPvo/edit?usp=sharing   This has been a Forever Dog production  Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https:/

Allison and Gaby answer a listener's question regarding OCD tendencies and her family's (unfavorable) response to them. They're then joined by social psychologist Dr. Devon Price to talk about laziness (it doesn't exist) and the importance of context before judgement. And finally, found family! Who says you need to be related to be family? (Not us!)  Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17mBt9rWtbbDFFZwXDS9uvzXdVDIxxWuEfHIPfy3gK9g/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy