Best Gabe Ever

tw: cats killing mice  Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NC3GkbSIt6yvRTNLej1RyStkV3099O3cYMJ9s1EFYns/edit?usp=sharing Gaby and Allison start off by brainstorming about Allison new fake sci-fi novel "Ooh, Spooky!" Next, they address a listener who wants to know how to not find their mom SO annoying. Then, an incredible interview with cat behavior specialist Dr. Kristyn Vitale all about feline-human relationships, wrongheaded myths about indoor and outdoor cats and the mystery of how kitties became domesticated. (Spoiler: it's so cute!) And finally, what's the deal with all the Christmas content? Noted Christian producer Melisa attempts to explain the appeal.  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pCu3CR3HvAMW3lwO2IPAKzmo_DB-fzM7jI2zoVA_gQ4/edit?usp=sharing Is Allison driving people away?? (Again?!) The duo then try to help a listener who HATES to exercise even though it's been so helpful for their mental health. Robert Hartwell then joins to talk about his years as a Broadway performer, how you keep the same show fresh and the inner workings of one of the most magical industries in the world. And finally, the Overton Window. What is it and why is it changing?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T4Ax6OTg_4z9A9VAjo6jtjrTjFakgfOvSRIoS1W7LNw/edit?usp=sharing Our guest had a power outage! So you know what that means: A TALKING EPISODE! Allison gets to share her FULL engagement story for the first time! (1000/10 proposal! Very good job, John!) Gaby, Allison and Melisa then address a listener who doesn't know how to handle people not liking them. (Gaby can relate!) We wrap it all up with a rousing game of hypotheticals! Turns out, being a parent is tricky!  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WgK685jGTia-74m3ufSWPCHka-6THemrTHwJUZqzryY/edit?usp=sharing tw: drowning, child abuse Allison relives medical trauma regarding her knee while Gaby inquires as to what AV and JV means in Allison's relationship with her fiance John. A listener then writes into the show about her AMAB (assigned male at birth) partner wanting to wear women's clothes and how his gender identity is affecting her attraction to him. Next, puppeteer David Bizzaro joins the podcast to talk about the wild world of puppeteering, how to build a grounded and iconic puppet character and why he got into it all in the first place. And finally, superstitions! Which do we believe in? And why can't you tell anyone what you wished for on that eyelash?! This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GOaKNW1i3l1EGYtgOVI4_slxraNfdNcpNerkibI34VI/edit?usp=sharing Huge reveal to start: Allison looks cute in a hat and Gaby owns a hat they never wear. The duo then address a listener who is afraid they are too emotionally dependent on their long distance partner. They're then joined by Kelli Richardson Lawson to talk about her SonRise Project which provides resources for parents of children who are struggling with mental wellness. She shares her own experience and why adjusting our expectations for our children can be so helpful. And finally, martial hatred. What the heck is that about?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

tw: abuse, sexual abuse, medical abuse Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EQX2crMQyv0v6QpA2ch21JTFuGLQRcJBWBUc-RF0UiI/edit?usp=sharing First up, Allison learns that way more people listen to this podcast than she thought! What great news for her! Next, a listener writes in needing advice about dating when penetration has been historically painful. Is it possible to date without knowing if sex is on the table? The duo is then joined by Dr. Lily Kay Ross and Dave Nickels of the Power Trip podcast to discuss their controversial journalism surrounding the hastened medicalization of psychedelics before enough ethical research has been done. And finally, revenge. Turns out, Melisa is over it and Gaby is up to a lot of questionable stuff.  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/justbetweenus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VEQ2Bu4ytif7AWk9CSYKv22SgCq2y-oDQg6jaKbiD9o/edit?usp=sharing Gaby is stressed and Allison is doing pilates! They then address a question from a listener about how to know when you are ready to purchase a house with a partner. Writer and illustrator Florence Given joins the chat to talk about her book, Women Don't Owe You Pretty, and why feminism can be a hard topic to productively talk about. The male gaze, internalized misogyny and the benefits of seeing a bunch of naked women are also covered! And finally, what parts of our personalities stand out as incongruous with the rest of us?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cCzxuVJKMPJ90oRHcEiwgBOAXlQUqe21ibSaipF51Qs/edit?usp=sharing Gaby spins a rollercoaster of a tale of how they and their partner found themselves on a stranger's yacht during a funeral that they were assured wasn't a funeral. Then, Allison and Gaby answer a listener's question about if they have to come out as asexual to everyone and why the queer community feels entitled to people's sex life details. Next, Claire and Emma from Love To See It join the duo for a hilarious and intricate conversation about the future of reality dating re: racial, disability and fat representation. Finally, quiet quitting! Is it real and why is Allison doing it? JKJK. This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1loIyup99cCltw6IEepM3LFsZ3E6PDgzE_gyTJFCXb3Y/edit?usp=sharing In a moving tribute, Gaby talks about their beloved uncle who passed away last week. The duo then answer a listener's question on whether the listener should ask for more in a situationship. (You don't ask! You don't get!) Ella Hart, digital producer and our old coworker from Buzzfeed, joins to spill all the tea about the mental health struggles that come with sharing your life and love on the Internet, behind the scenes of how the viral videos were made, going to rehab for bipolar disorder, and her very public queer romance with Youtuber Hannah Hart. It's such a good interview!! And finally, what is the fundamental attribution error and how does it impact our view of other people? This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F1O3gqJ5Yn4trBDefUFC4dYz-DF7igWdB5fRxIrMrLg/edit?usp=sharing Allison has trouble navigating her way...to the bagel shop. The duo then address a somewhat triggering question about sharing your feelings for a coworker despite being a polyamorous relationship that doesn't (yet) allow the listener to hook up with cis men. Clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani joins to talk about finding balance, combating negative thinking and her own approach to life. And finally, sick burns! When are they appropriate?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy