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SMNTY Classics: Black Swan and the Horror of Perfectionism
What's the cost of being perfect? Of losing yourself in the name of performance? Why do we applaud women's pain? The film Black Swan sets the stage for a conversation around the line between art and life, toxic mother-daughter relationships, mental health, symbolism, doppelganger ... Show More
46m 50s
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SMNTY Classics: What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby tell Us
In the wake of Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he and his cronies attacked two Black women poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, baselessly claiming they had tampered with votes. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd breaks down why this was so effective, the online eco-sy ... Show More
58m 53s
Jun 2024
2207: Making Love Last by Learning to Love by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Creating a Successful Relationship
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2207: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores the dual nature of love as both a feeling and an action, emphasizing that true love is de ... Show More
10m 43s