Feminist Survival Project
Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
A podcast for feminists who feel overwhelmed and exhausted by everything they need to do, and still worry that we're not doing enough - hosted by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, authors of BURNOUT: the secret to unlocking the stress cycle.
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Nov 3, 2019 • 31min
03: Human Giver Syndrome
Dive into the cultural barriers that hinder feminists from managing stress effectively. Discover 'Human Giver Syndrome,' which compels individuals, especially women, to prioritize others over themselves, leading to emotional exhaustion. Explore the unique pressures on childless women and the importance of community support. Celebrate the need for rest amid activism, and tackle how systemic biases shape our views on marginalized groups. This thought-provoking discussion encourages reclaiming agency and fostering mutual care for healthier relationships.
Nov 3, 2019 • 40min
02: Complete the Stress Response Cycle
So if solving actual stressors isn’t enough to deal with the stress in your body, what does deal with it? How do we complete the stress response cycle? This episode is a catalog of a dozen concrete, specific, evidence-based strategies for doing just that.
Nov 3, 2019 • 25min
01: Separate the Stress From the Stressor
Wellness is a state of action. The cure for burnout isn’t self-care, it’s all of us caring for each other. And when we embrace those things, we’re not taking a break from fixing the world, we are already fixing the world.
Oct 28, 2019 • 5min
Introduction
What is the Feminist Survival Project 2020?
Emily and Amelia Nagoski explain the project and how you can help.
