Feminist Survival Project

Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
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Mar 12, 2025 • 47min

Goals 101: Why Amelia Failed No Buy Low Buy

Let’s talk about what makes a good goal. Amelia kind of biffed on No Buy Low Buy, but in the service of owning enough clothing to leave the house without looking like a hobo. Maybe it’s OK to not be a minimalist in all things? Definitely stick around to the VERY end.PS: Amelia is still going live on Youtube on Fridays @4pm eastern:https://www.youtube.com/@feministsurvivalprojectDana K White - A Slob Comes CleanDawn the Minimal MomIndyx appAre you Ready Dot Gov?Nicholas Boulton on CameoMaria Bamford on Cameo
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Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 29min

The Problem With Hope

If hope is your reason to do nothing, that’s delusion. But what is hope? Do you need it? The second half of the episode gets a little dark, but hopefully it’ll be helpful to hear. Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK - websiteTrans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 - websiteLinks:FSP 2025: We're Stronger Than the FireIs This a Coup?An Alternative to Hope: Or, The Secret Medicine for When the Thing With Feathers Stop Singing (Emily on Youtube)Monty Python - Dead Parrot (Youtube)FSP 2020 episode 8: The MonitorNo Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz, PHD (book)Rae McDaniel
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Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 11min

Decluttering Momentum and the Doom Box

Do you have a box of stuff you've carried between moves and never dealt with? Yeah, I totally don't have 100 of those. This week, Amelia declutters a Dreaded Doom Box. And then Emily and Amelia go a little deeper on decluttering.Today! Amelia is going live on Youtube on Fridays starting, February 21 @ 4pm eastern. Follow here: https://www.youtube.com/@feministsurvivalproject****Links:Dana K White - A Slob Comes Cleanhttps://www.aslobcomesclean.comThis Is Your Brain on Music: THE SCIENCE OF A HUMAN OBSESSIONBy Daniel J. LevitinTake Your House Back CourseKay Patterson - The Organized Soprano
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Feb 14, 2025 • 1h

No Buy Low Buy

Emily and Amelia are both doing some variation on low-buy/no-buy this year. There are many good reasons to do so, and many good ways to make it work for you. All that and bonus toaster oven and kitchen counter commiseration! Amelia is going live on Youtube starting next Friday, February 21 @ 4pm eastern. Follow here.Links:Project for AwesomeWax Oil Wick
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Feb 5, 2025 • 51min

Elon Musk Does Not Have Asperger's and Neither Do We

Amelia takes the lead this week with a history of Autism and how it’s intertwined with Fascism. It gets dark, but not explicit. Links: Asperger's Children: The Origins of Autism in Nazi Vienna FSP 2020 Episode 03: Human Giver Syndrome This American Life: 81 words Hannah Gadsby: Douglas Emily’s NYT profile
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Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 18min

Introduction to Decluttering and Cozy Spaces

Discover how to transform your cluttered space into a cozy haven. Dive into the emotional ties we have with our belongings and learn to identify items that truly spark joy. Explore practical decluttering methods like Dana K. White's approach and the container concept to manage what you keep. Delve into the psychological impacts of non-ventral objects and the importance of creating a supportive home environment. Plus, hear tips on dealing with emotional barriers when letting go of sentimental items.
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Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 23min

Mask Off

Everyone masks to make it easier to live in the world. Emily and Amelia discuss theirs, and have some insights about times when things were particularly difficult. Content warning, there are some dark thoughts and mentions of suicidal ideation in the form of a Zombie Leprechaun around the 50 minute mark. No one was harmed. Please take care. Editor’s note: There is some extremely cathartic laughter at the end. Amelia’s video from the beginning of this episode Follow Amelia's Youtube channel here Autistic masking Cat-Q Scale Charles Entertainment Cheese FSP 2020 Episode 04: The Abyss The Come As You Are podcast Apple Podcasts • Spotify
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Jan 2, 2025 • 56min

Take Your Time

Who in your life gives you the permission and support to take the time that you need? If you can’t think of anyone else, let it be us. Links: Cynthia Erivo sings I'm Here - The Color Purple (The pose is at about 4:40) Cynthia Erivo sings "I'm Here" for the final time on Broadway Emily’s TED talk - The truth about unwanted arousal Confidence and joy are the keys to a great sex life | Emily Nagoski | TEDxUniversityofNevada The Burnout workbook (Did you know there's a workbook??) The Burnout workbook audiobook (and an audiobook of the workbook??) Dana K. White - How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind FSP 2020 Episode 33: Because: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - ten seconds at a time Shrinking (apple tv+) Laura Vanderkam - Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done FSP 2020 Episode 05: What's Your Something Larger?
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Dec 23, 2024 • 48min

Enough tho

You are enough. Because all you can be is 100% of who you are. But you’re also filled with tiny organisms that fart. Links: Burnout (our book) Starling murmuration 2020 (youtube video) High Conflict by Amanda Ripley My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem Coca-Cola's 'Hilltop' Ad ("I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing") (youtube) Brandon Sanderson's "The Stormlight Archive" series (Amelia's excerpt is from book 5.) The Bubble of Love (FSP2020 episode 11)
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Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 7min

Polyvagal 101

Dive into the fascinating world of polyvagal theory and discover how your nervous system defines your sense of safety. Learn how hospital environments can impact healing and the importance of self-compassion in overcoming emotional struggles. Explore the power of play in fostering social connections and mitigating conflict. Gain insights on navigating emotional states through mindfulness techniques like 'glimmers and glows.' Unlock the potential for healing old emotional wounds with kindness and compassion.

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