Feminist Survival Project

Frustration is a universal experience that everyone grapples with. The speakers explore the brain's 'monitor' mechanism, revealing how it impacts our expectations. They share insights on navigating personal goals, societal pressures, and emotional roadblocks. The metaphor of a squirrel gathering acorns illustrates the dilemma of staying or moving on. Plus, turning music recording challenges into joyful goals shows how creativity can thrive in a supportive environment. It's all about redefining success and nurturing your inner voice.

It's almost Thanksgiving here in these United States. Emily and Amelia discuss their strategies for dealing with people you disagree with during the holidays. In the words of Luke Skywalker, "This is not going to go the way you think."

Impeachment has begun. What's your relationship with the news right now? Emily and Amelia discuss their strategies. Spoiler alert: It's OK to dial it back and take care of yourself.

There's a lot of research that says meaning and purpose is good for your mental health. But how do we define that? Emily, Amelia, and Moana are here to figure that out.

Delve into the emotional depths of self-awareness as the speakers share their childhood struggles with societal expectations. They confront the abyss of body image and identity, discussing the healing that comes from embracing authenticity. The importance of revealing insecurities to create genuine connections is highlighted in their fight against feelings of inadequacy. Collective action and community support are championed as essential for personal transformation and resilience, advocating for shared goals over individualistic self-care.

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.

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.

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.

What is the Feminist Survival Project 2020? Emily and Amelia Nagoski explain the project and how you can help.