In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with director, screenwriter, and producer, Steven Canals, about Oprah interviews, traveling to France, and never dimming his light.
Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week: The mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas that killed 19 students and 2 teachers and left at least 17 others injured.
Amy and Grace share ways you can support the victims of recent mass shootings and urge lawmakers to step up to end gun violence.
You can donate to:
The Texas Elementary School Shooting Victims Fund, organized by Victims First.
The Buffalo 5-14 Survivors Fund organized by The National Compassion Fund
You can Send a letter through Everytown USA to your senator to
prioritize gun legislation.
You can text ACT to 644-33 which connects you to Everytown USA.
Amy and Grace also share their antidotes for the week, which include a bathroom spa day and a hot toddy.
This week’s Creative Tap-In:
“Trust that still, small voice that says, This might work and I’ll try it.”
- Diane Mariechild
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Amy The world is a dumpster fire. I'm Amy.
Grace And I'm Grace.
Amy And we want to help. And fair warning. Our help comes with some strong language attached. And you should know the drill by now. We're at like episode ten, get your kids out of here, because we're about to say some things.
Grace As a reflex to the f---ing madness on the news. We're keeping it positive, uplifting, but opinionated.
Amy We talk about cultural moments we love.
Grace Talk to people we adore.
Amy Crushes we have.
Grace Self-Care we stan.
Amy During hese trying times. We all need a show that focuses on joy.
Grace This is The Antidote. Hi, everybody. Welcome to another episode. And you know what? It's been a week. I think we all know what I'm talking about, though. You know, usually we give a little chitchat at the top of the show, but, you know, we're going to go straight into the bummer news this week.
Amy And, you know, trigger warning. We're going to be talking about mass shootings and gun violence. So if you'd rather skip the segment and protect your peace, we completely understand. Feel free to