Feminist Survival Project

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

You probably have too much stuff. Most of us have too much stuff. And that’s not even taking into account the emotions we feel about having too much stuff. Luckily, Emily has done the research. Let’s make your space more ventral. Links: Saturn Ion (Wikipedia) FSP 2025 Season 2, Episode 4: Polyvagal 101 Freshwave (the stuff in the buckets) Dana K. White Cas Aarssen (Youtube) Kay Patterson (Youtube) Goodbye, Things (the silent to do list) KonMari method FSP 2020 Episode 41: The Bikini-Industrial Complex

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

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?

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)

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.

Unpacking the fascinating journey of gender, the discussion reveals how identical twins can experience gender differently. The historical bonds between autocracy and gender roles are explored, alongside the misogyny entrenched in authoritarian regimes. Parenthood choices are examined, highlighting insights from those opting to remain childfree. Myths linking women’s workforce participation to economic decline are challenged, and the non-binary nature of gender is celebrated, advocating for a broader understanding of identity within societal norms.

Let it burn. Links: Paradise Square (musical) Joaquina Kalukango – "Let It Burn" (75th Tony Awards Performance) on Youtube (This is the performance we talk about in the episode.) New York City draft riots The "This is Fine" dog by KC Green, who is a real person who actually created the cartoon. KC sells official "This is Fine" dog stuff on Topatoco Coleman Barks Rumi translations

Emily and Amelia are back. Maybe this will help you like it helps them. Links: Finding steady ground Nothing Much Happens podcast: Softly Softly Sleep Sound with Richard Armitage (Audible) Words to Win By podcast The New Jim Crow (book) A Force More Powerful Bringing Down a Dictator In 2017, “Joy Policing” Can Go Fuck Itself by Emily BURNOUT: Do You Feel Half Alive? We Can Do Hard Things - Apple Podcasts

Explore the complex perceptions of hope and despair and how they affect mental well-being. Discover a personal journey of resilience that introduces the idea of 'unimaginable hope' amid uncertainty. Learn about faith rooted in justice, collective imagination, and how participants can shape a better future. The concept of 'secret medicine' offers alternative coping strategies for those facing depression. Join the conversation on transitioning from fragile hope to a powerful, purposeful faith.