In this episode, Jacob leads by discussing how to be a good ally for our LGBTQIA loved ones when they’re coming out. Next, Sarah takes us on an Academic Deep Dive into a new study on emotional labor: “ The Psychological Toll of Emotion Work in Same-Sex and Different-Sex Marital Dyads,” written by a team led by Dr. Debra Umberson at UT Austin. Finally, Patricia brings us some relationship advice from Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok - all the social medias! We’re ready to rate it all Good or Bad, based on science!

Description of National Coming Out Day video discussed in Poppin’ Culture: here

Academic Deep Dive: here

Episode on Youtube: here