

Struggle Care
KC Davis
A podcast about self-care by a host that hates the term self-care. Therapist KC Davis, author of the book How to Keep House While Drowning talks about mental health, care tasks, and more.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 56min
73: When You Have the Problem Dog with Jacqui Zakar
Dog trainer Jacqui Zakar shares great advice and expertise on coping with problem dogs. Topics discussed include the common misconceptions around dog training, the importance of assessing a dog's response to pressure, adjusting expectations for individual dogs, and making tough choices when dealing with a problem dog.

Jan 15, 2024 • 44min
72: “Breast is Best” is the Worst with Mallory Whitmore
In this episode, Mallory Whitmore, a passionate advocate for formula-feeding parents, discusses the origin of the phrase 'Breast is best' and its impact. They delve into the tragic history of formula marketing and how breastfeeding is often seen as the first failure in parenthood. Mallory also explores the skewed data behind 'Breast is best' and emphasizes the importance of a woman's bodily autonomy. They address the need for support and understanding between breastfeeding and formula feeding parents, focusing on breaking societal barriers and moral superiority.

Jan 8, 2024 • 53min
71: A Hot Fat Guy Takes on Toxic Masculinity with Alex Frankel
Formerly trapped in a fat body, Alex Frankel is now a successful plus-size model. We explore toxic masculinity and its impact on relationships, early gender segregation in schools, shifting societal values, being prepared for disasters, and unveiling the hypocrisy.

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Dec 25, 2023 • 40min
70: How to Coach Your Executive Functioning with Hannah Choi
Hannah Choi, an executive function coach, discusses the impact of stress on executive function skills. She shares tips for working with time blindness and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion. The podcast explores recognizing strengths and weaknesses and the role of failure in personal growth.

Dec 18, 2023 • 43min
69: Religion without Patriarchy with Rev Karla
Discussion on religious trauma, deconstructing beliefs, and finding spirituality outside of traditional church. Exploring fear and uncertainty in the process. Improving sleep with electrolytes and a bedtime routine device. Healing from abuse in patriarchal systems and reclaiming spiritual autonomy.

Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 7min
68: Emotionally Intelligent Dog Training with Andrew Gleason
Andrew Gleason, a dog trainer, discusses the limitations of traditional dog training methods and emphasizes the importance of addressing emotional issues in dogs. He highlights the significance of healthy boundaries and mutual respect in dog training, and the importance of effective communication and emotional well-being. Gleason also talks about his successful in-home and online coaching programs.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 5min
67: Dog Care When You Struggle (From Our Team of Experts)
This podcast episode explores the challenges and joys of owning a dog while dealing with struggles in life. It emphasizes the importance of giving a dog a good life, even if it's not perfect. The episode discusses different approaches to dog training, the complexities of dog ownership and adoption, and the challenges of prioritizing personal needs while caring for a dog. It also touches on topics like meeting a dog's needs, training priorities for coexisting with a dog, and challenges of taking care of dogs in various situations.

Dec 4, 2023 • 46min
66: The Dark Underside of Family Vlogging, Part 2 with Catie Reay
Catie Reay, an advocate for children online, discusses how family vlogging exploits children. Topics include the lack of protection for children, monetization of children's content, digital scrapbooks without consent, forced NDAs, and balancing social media and parenthood.

Nov 27, 2023 • 57min
65: The Dark Underside of Family Vlogging, Part 1
Cam, international advocate for children of influencers and family vloggers, shares her experience growing up as a child of a mommy blogger. She discusses the dark side of family vlogging, including child exploitation and lack of privacy. Topics covered: high-profile cases, oversharing, consent, ethical concerns, negative impact on children, and advocacy efforts against online exploitation.

Nov 20, 2023 • 43min
64: Love is Blind and Toxic Relationships, Part 1 with Emily Rose
In this episode, Emily Rose, an expert in relationships and a Love is Blind watcher, joins the podcast. They discuss relationship red flags seen in Love is Blind, such as teasing about appearance and fake intimacy. The hosts also explore the dynamics of relationships, the importance of bids in relationships, and the toxic thrill of control.