Victoria Kress and Rachel O’Neill discuss non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and the importance of reframing attention seeking as a way to seek connection. They explore harm reduction strategies, the use of motivational interviewing (MI), and narrative therapy. Basic counseling skills and the strength of partnership in working with NSSI are also highlighted. The conversation wraps up with future plans including increasing daily steps and getting involved in child advocacy.

Dr. Rachel O'Neill, expert in mediated intimacy, masculinity, and the perils of the seduction industry, discusses the importance of masculinity studies within gender studies. They explore the financial aspects and mindset of the pick-up artist industry, as well as attraction, control, and contradictions in relationships. They also navigate expectations and assumptions in sexuality research and discuss intersectionality in the pick-up artist community. The podcast concludes by exploring accumulation versus experience in relationships and critiquing gender stereotypes.