Ep.14 Fears and Phobias and the Great Depression
Hi Teamsters! Thank goodness we now have ethical practices that keep psychologists from instilling fears into young children without parents' consent; unfortunately, Little Albert was not so lucky. Carey Ann explores one root cause of fears and phobias as it relates to classical conditioning. On a lighter note, Allison recounts the causes of the Great Depression locally and worldwide. Stay tuned! Free recipes this episode that are sure to become a family favorite ... or not?
Ep.13 ECT and Last Words
Who knew that Carrie Fisher and Aileen Wuornos would end up in a podcast together? This week, Carey Ann explores the history of electroconvulsive therapy (electro-shock therapy) and how media representations may not be quite as accurate as you'd expect. Allison has researched the last words and meals of some of our favorite serial killers and inmates. Will they find intersections?
Ep.12 LGBTQ+ Adoption and Queer Media
Happy Pride Month, Teamsters!! This week is dedicated to the foundation of love and equality that we all deserve. Join Carey Ann and Allison as they discuss the history of gaybies, same-sex parenting, and queer representation in media. Are you part of the alphabet mafia? How many LGBTQ+ references could you count in this episode?
Ep.11 Feral Children and William Shakespeare
Could you live in the woods in a foreign country for eleven years, or imagine being confined to one room for your entire life? What do the stories of feral children teach us about humanity? This week Carey Ann discusses these topics and takes a close look at Marie Le Blanc, the feral child of Champagne. Allison serves a lighter topic and does a deep dive into the life and death of William Shakespeare. So many questions are left unanswered. In an episode where finding an intersection is a little tricky, what could these two stories have in common? Keep listening to find out.
Ep.10 Birth Order and Executioner Schmidt
This week, join Carey Ann for a little pop psychology fun as she unpacks and debunks the impact birth order may or may not play on your personality. Allison then explores the career of the executioner in the Middle Ages, specifically looking at Franz Schmidt, one such man. Unfortunately, no one knows his place in the Schmidt family birth order.
Ep.9 Inspiration Porn and Playboy
Starting off with "p*rn," you'd believe that intersectionality would be easy this week, and you'd be both right and wrong. Carey Ann dives deep into the topic of disability and refers to an expert, the late Stella Young. We discover that there is indeed more to disability than "a bad attitude." Allison leads us through the life and legacy of Hugh Hefner and the history of the iconic "men's lifestyle" magazine, Playboy. Aside from the obvious, what other intersectionalities can you find?
Cults Ep.2 NXIVM and Labyrinth
Welcome to the second cult episode! This month, Allison dives deep into a self-help/multi-level marketing sex cult. Spoiler alert: the heroes of this story are once again, women. Carey Ann spends the majority of the episode talking about David's Bowie, a topic she never thought she would be discussing in such a public forum. Stay tuned as they go from nerdy, to awkward, and just downright weird.
Ep.8 Stockholm Syndrome and Conspiracy Theories
This week, Carey Ann explores the origin of Stockholm Syndrome as well as the Disney movie that may have contributed to an entire generation romanticizing a buffalo. A tale as old as time, true as it is creepy. Next, Allison reminds us to continue to question everything including "dead" celebrities, birds, and if a former president was actually an alien. What is apparent is that there is more to humanity than meets the eye. Tune in for what has been called "their funniest episode yet!"
Ep.7 Mansplaining and Synoptic Gospels
In this episode, Carey Ann flies planes and is playing around with the title of her first book. Allison talks about the best-selling book of all time. Books aren't the only intersection they find in their topics. Join our heroes as they explore the complexity of the personal, political, and spiritual and follow along for useful tips for how to live by their personal philosophy: D.B.A.D. (Don't be a d*ck)
Ep.6 Conformity and Child Marriage
Hey Teamsters! What does a test about lines have to do with a lack of proper sex ed and the age of consent, listen and find out! This week, Carey Ann explores the Asch Conformity Experiment and Allison tackles the topic of Child Marriage in the United States. At the very least, tune in to hear Allison's poetry straight out of 2005; a true gift for your ears.
Content Warning: sexual assault, physical abuse, and child marriage.
Ep.5 Origin Stories: DSM and Dentistry
Join our heroes this week as Carey Ann unpacks the completely abridged and troubling history of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders complete with dialogue around gender, race, and disability. Allison explores the fear of the dentist as all of us immediately develop a new phobia around worms being pulled out of cavities. Will they find intersectionality? This one might be a stretch, stay tuned and keep listening!
Cults Ep.1 Church of Euthanasia and But Iām a Cheerleader
Surprise! Carey Ann and Allison bring you April's bonus cult-adjacent episode. Once a month, Allison will get to present first as she highlights an actual cult. Carey Ann follows up with a movie that has a cult following. What is the intersectionality? We will let you figure this one out. This episode, Allison covers the Church of Euthanasia **content warning: suicide**. After which, Carey Ann covers the cult classic movie "But I'm a Cheerleader." How many lesbian references can you find?
Ep.4 Epigenetics and The Titanic
This week, Carey Ann and Allison realize that Adverse Childhood Experiences and traumatic events are just the tip of the iceberg. Who doesn't love a good metaphor?
Ep.3 Maslow, Chakras, and Avoidable Tragedies
Join Carey Ann and Allison this week as they discuss cultural appropriation in developmental theories and all the ways that well-intentioned people could have prevented accidents. Stay tuned for a mermaid being pulled out of a hat.
Ep.2 Spoon Theory and King Tut
Hi Teamsters! This week, Carey Ann and Allison find intersectionality between their two topics with ease. Carey Ann explores Spoon Theory and the complex nature of disabilities while Allison shares the story of King Tut, a disabled pharaoh.
Ep.1 The Wandering Womb and The Boston Tea Party
In Episode 1, join the Pod Without an Aud ladies to discuss the Wandering Womb and The Boston Tea Party.