Four Grown-Ass Women of the Apocalypse
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -We are four grown-ass women here to talk about business, relationships, social issues and joy during the pandemic and beyond.
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Season 3 Episode 4: Self-Care and Getting Lost in the Parking Lot
November 28, 2022 19:06 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIn this episode we talk about the ways we practice self-care and get a little bit sidetracked when we talk about getting lost in the parking lot every damn time we go to the store or the airport.
Season 3 Episode 3: The Action of Surrender
October 29, 2022 01:28 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBIn this episode we talk about surrender and how sometimes inaction is action.
Season 3 Episode 2: Boundary Backlash
October 07, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode we talk about how we manage the backlash that sometimes comes with setting boundaries. We also talk about Sereta’s Boob Chaps design. Now you HAVE to listen.
Season 3 Episode 1: We're Back for Season 3!
August 04, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBWe’re back for Season 3! We’re here catching up with everything that’s been going on since our last episode and we’re glad to be back!
Season 2 Episode 19: Public Response to Abuse
March 18, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode we talk about abuse in the Olympics, abuse of public figures, the public response to that abuse and how sometimes abuse happens publicly and we don’t recognize it.
Season 2 Episode 18: Junk in the Trunk
February 20, 2022 18:55 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode we talk about junking. As children we were ashamed of it but as adults we love it! We also talk about money, our experiences growing up in poverty, and society’s attitude towards people who seem to have money and people who don’t.
Season 2 Episode 17: Grief
February 11, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this episode we talk about different types of grief; the grief of the loss of a loved one, but also an opportunity you desperately wanted but lost or never got, or grieving the relationship with a parent you wished for, and how we can grieve something but still be able to be relieved it’s over. Luke: A Mary Oliver Poem: https://maryoliverpoetry.tumblr.com/post/74173019359/luke
Season 2 Episode 16: New Years Revolutions and Our Growth Goals, part 2
January 07, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIn part two of Episode 16, we talk about our growth goals for 2022 including financial goals, business goals and personal goals. EO 360 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eo-360-a-podcast-by-the-entrepreneurs-organization/id1086467228 The Secure Relationship Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship/?hl=en Start Ugly by Chris Krimitsos: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Ugly-Timeless-Innovation-Change/dp/1734016108
Season 2 Episode 16: Our Favorite Things and New Years Revolutions, Part 1
December 30, 2021 06:27 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBTraveling, downsizing, pruning, podcasting… these are a few of our favorite things. In part 1 of this two-part episode, we talk about our favorite things that happened in 2021.
Season 2 Episode 15: Deck the Halls with All the Boundaries
December 21, 2021 20:32 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB‘Tis the season for getting together with family who sometimes see us and treat us as the people we were when we were growing up instead of the grown-ass women we are. In his episode we talk about our issues with navigating those relationships during the holidays.
Season 2 Episode 14: Classy as Fuck
December 03, 2021 17:53 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this off the cuff episode we talk about social expectations of gender and behavior. We get a little off track, but we like it when we do that. We hope you do too.
Season 2 Episode 13: Trauma Informed Dentistry
November 19, 2021 17:03 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBTW // SEXUAL ASSAULT In this episode, we welcome Norman dentist Dr. Gabriel Bird to the show. He tells us how he was prompted to educate himself on trauma informed dentistry and how he approaches easing anxiety in patients who are victims of sexual assault or other trauma. Show notes: Resurrection After Rape by Matt Atkinson: https://amzn.to/3FA7vGh The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.: https://amzn.to/3DILYdC
Season 2 Episode 12: Staying Above the Fray
November 12, 2021 16:04 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss protecting your own mental health by staying out of social media debates that aren’t productive. We talk about our shortcomings in this area, and the best way to handle those situations. SHOW NOTES: LOA TODAY (Law of Attraction Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loa-today-living-our-abundance-with-the-law-of-attraction/id1169278378 Stay Above the Fray by Isaac Morehouse: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2019/07/14/stay-above-the-fray/
Season 2 Episode 11: Anissa's Story
October 02, 2021 22:29 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBTW // sexual assault. In this episode, we welcome Anissa Scott who shares her story of fighting back against sexual assault, physically, legally, and psychologically. The Women’s Resource Center: https://wrcnormanok.org YWCA: https://www.ywcaokc.org Palomar: https://palomarokc.org
Season 2 Episode 10: Even Our Thoughts Have Thoughts
September 17, 2021 21:22 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode, we talk about ADHD and how it affects each of us individually. We share some resources and we have some lightbulb moments. SHOW NOTES: What the HDHD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatTheADHD Faster than Normal Podcast: https://www.fasterthannormal.com
Season 2 Episode 9: Don't Sex with Texas
September 10, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBWe talk about the new Texas abortion law that includes an incentive for individuals to enforce the law with a $10,000 (or more) ‘bounty’ to anyone who successfully sues someone providing or assisting a woman seeking an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. We also discuss the near-total abortion ban that will go into effect in Oklahoma on November 1st and the organizations that are fighting these violations of the rights of people with uteruses. Organizations fighting for reproductive right...
Season 2 Episode 8: Hit Me Baby One More Time
August 27, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBBack from a break, we talk about advocating for your own physical and emotional space and not apologizing for things we shouldn’t apologize for. Topics include Britney Spears, Simone Biles, bedtime routines, zombie bees, animal rescue, scary pond animals, man chicken, and Emily’s weight loss journey.
Season 2 Episode 7: Are You Too Low-Maintenance?
July 02, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBThis episode begins with a discussion about how being low maintenance can have a negative effect on relationships, but quickly spirals into such topics as The Murder of Kitty Genovese and The Bystander Effect, the rise of niche sports, endorsement deals for influencers, free products from Amazon sellers in exchange for reviews, and unboxing videos. We also include many unintentional product endorsements. SHOW NOTES: Psychology Today: Are You Too Low Maintenance? https://www.psychologytoday....
Season 2 Episode 6: Fake It Till You Make It
June 18, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBIn episode 6 of season 2, we share how each of us views "Fake It Till You Make It" and whether "Faking It Till You Make It" is helpful or harmful. SHOW NOTES: Why "Fake It Till You Make It Is Bad Advice," at Bluering Design: https://www.blueringdesignllc.com/post/why-fake-it-till-you-make-it-is-bad-advice
Season 2 Episode 5: Burning Bridges
June 13, 2021 03:15 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about burning bridges in personal relationships and business, when it's necessary and when it's not a good idea.
Season 2 Episode 4: Red Flags, Green Flags
June 06, 2021 04:23 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode, we talk about what our red flags and green flags are in relationships and we share some stories about intuition. SHOW NOTES: The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker:: https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Fear-Survival-Signals-Violence/dp/0316235024
Season 2 Episode 3: Why We Do What We Do
May 28, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss our experiences as women business owners, why we have chosen this path, and how we handle conflict. SHOW NOTES; The Roar and Peace Project Episode 6: The One Where We're Not So Catty: https://soundcloud.com/user-387464025/episode-6-not-so-catty
Season 2 Episode 2: Mean Girls
May 21, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, we talk about toxic relationships among women and how we are healing as we come out of the pandemic. SHOW NOTES: Odd Girl Out by Rachel Simmons. Order here: https://www.nappyrootsbooks.com/order-books Production Music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com.
Season 2 Episode 1: Bitches Have Boundaries
May 14, 2021 22:41 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIn the first episode of Season 2, we introduce a new fourth Grown-Ass Woman and we talk about "Bitches Have Boundaries" and how setting healthy boundaries is sometimes hard for others to deal with. Production Music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com.
Episode 34: Trying to Get Your Attention In the Attention Economy
February 16, 2021 22:29 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn episode 34, we discuss the most recent Norman City Council election results. In the Podluck: How to best serve people who are unhoused, the probability that aliens have visited Earth, mental illness as a disability and the Attention Economy. SHOW NOTES: Intentional Homeless Community in Berkeley - Street Spirit (thestreetspirit.org): https://thestreetspirit.org/2016/03/09/intentional-homeless-community-in-berkeley/ Have we already been visited by Aliens? https://www.newyorker.com/magaz...
Episode 33: Biden's Foreign Policy
February 03, 2021 01:07 - 52 minutes - 48 MBOn today’s episode, we discuss foreign policy in the Biden Administration. In the Podluck: Empowerment and uplifting others, deplatforming, sexism in the brewing industry and white liberalism. SHOW NOTES: Carl Sagan: The Pale Blue Dot: https://www.loc.gov/item/cosmos000110/ Deplatforming: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/deplatforming-extremists-effective-or-dangerous-experts-weigh-n1254516 https://www.motherjones.com/media/2021/01/trump-twitter-ban-misinformation-impact-zignal-labs-...
Episode 32: Healing Through Truth and Reconciliation
January 19, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBIn Episode 32 we discuss how we can heal as a country through truth and reconciliation. In the Podluck: The concept of Hygge, which is defined as a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being, Cleta Mitchell’s shift from radical progressive Oklahoman to fringe right-wing conservative, The Joint Chief’s statement and accountability, and Dream Hoarders, how America’s top 20 percent perpetuate inequality. SHOW NOTES: Hygge: https://www...
Episode 31: Violent Insurrection
January 12, 2021 20:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBIn Episode 31 we discuss the violent insurrection that took place at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. ------------ Production Music courtesy of incompetech. Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode 30: Reading, Watching and Self-Care
January 05, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn our 30th episode we tell you what we’re reading, what we’re watching and how we approach self-care. In the Podluck: the Fuck word, the lumpenproletariat theory, normalizing talk about death, and toxic individualism in rural America. We’re nothing if not diverse in our topics. SHOW NOTES: A Brief History of the Fuck Word: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/a-fcking-short-history-of_b_3352948 The Lumpenproletariat: an explanation of why the most oppressed Americans are often the most disengag...
Episode 29: 2020 Wrap Up and The Emily Mick Show
December 29, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn Episode 29 we each talk about the events that made the greatest impact this year and we share our predictions for 2021. It's a love-fest, ya'll.
Episode 28: Disappointments Listed
December 22, 2020 20:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBIn Episode 28, we focus on disappointments on the local, state and national level. In the Podluck: Why white women voted for Trump, Joseph Epstein’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal claiming that Dr. Jill Biden’s title is “fraudulent” because she’s not a medical doctor, to Santa or not to Santa, and the Covid pardon. Note: If you are listening with children, not only will they hear the fuck word, they will also hear Santa spoilers. SHOW NOTES: White women and Trump: https://tinyurl.com/y6...
Episode 27: Local Government Gets Shit Done.
December 15, 2020 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn episode 27, we discuss the importance of local government, why you should pay attention and how you can get involved. In the Podluck: The Supreme Court lawsuit from Texas, prisoners receiving priority access to COVID-19 vaccines, ghosts, and The Queen's Gambit. Note: This episode contains spoilers for The Queen's Gambit. SHOW NOTES: Explaining the Supreme Court lawsuit from Texas: https://tinyurl.com/y5yxk2ee Should prisoners receive priority access to COVID-19 vaccines? https://nyti.ms...
Episode 26: Left of Center
November 29, 2020 23:58 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this episode we talk about our businesses, how they began, where they are going, and a new venture for us as a team. SHOW NOTES: Annie's Ruff House: http://anniesruffhouse.com Yellow Dog Coffee Company: https://www.yellowdogcoffeecompany.com Cool Beans Coffee: https://www.coolbeansnorman.com Equity Brewing Company: https://www.equitybrewingco.com
Episode 25: Taking a deep breath
November 18, 2020 08:15 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode we talk about the conclusion of the 2020 election.
Episode 24: Countdown to the Election
November 02, 2020 06:07 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode we talk about the 2020 election, including polling and psychology and how healthcare and the pandemic will affect the election. And Sereta has some mimosas. This episode was recorded via Google Hangouts due to the ice storm power outage at The Third Space.
Episode 23: Schrödinger's Riot
October 22, 2020 17:06 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode of Four Grown-Ass Women of the Apocalypse, we talk about Norman City Council's vote against accepting a grant that would provide riot gear to the Norman Police Department and our thoughts on Vice Presidential Debate.
Episode 22: The Shit Show
October 12, 2020 16:24 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThis episode of Four Grown-Ass Women was recorded shortly after that presidential debate and we discuss the shit show the ensued.
Episode 21: "It Could Happen Here."
October 08, 2020 06:11 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the podcast "It Could Happen Here," about the next American civil war.
Episode 20: State of the Recall Effort
September 30, 2020 07:29 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBHint: It's not looking good for Unite Norman.
Episode 19: Masterbahack
September 20, 2020 08:42 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about how local government could have responded better to COVID-19 had the president not kept the truth from the American public, how local government is held to a different standard, the first OU game day and we introduce a new hacking term.
Episode 18: Kenosha
September 01, 2020 14:52 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode we talk about the events in Kenosha, Wisconsin and the role social media plays in bringing white people into the fight for racial justice.
Episode 17: WTF with all the Cognitive Dissonance?
August 22, 2020 02:10 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBOn this episode we talk about cognitive dissonance and making America "great" again.
Episode 16: Resignation, the War on Drugs and Amazon's Penis Extender
August 03, 2020 23:05 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this episode we talk about Sereta’s resignation from city council, the constraints the United States government has placed on state and local governments to respond to crisis and the importance of shopping local and how corporate welfare has made it difficult and expensive to support local businesses as much as we would like to.
Episode 15: Oklahoma is #1!
July 25, 2020 02:47 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode we talk about Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt’s non-response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and what is really behind the Norman mayor and city council recall effort.
Episode 14: Five Grown-Ass Women. Nikki Nice and the City Council Experience
July 18, 2020 20:45 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode we welcome Oklahoma City Council person Nikki Nice to talk about the challenges of serving on City Council and what the public can do to support City council members during these turbulent times.
Episode 13: Coronavirus - Why are Americans so dumb?
July 11, 2020 03:06 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode we talk about the ongoing COVD-19 pandemic and mask ordinances and how this affects our personal liberty and freedoms.
Episode 12: Featuring Hegel and Overton
June 25, 2020 21:11 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode, we talk about the Norman City Council meeting that concluded with the council decreasing the increase to the police budget in Norman. We also get a mini lesson on the Hegelian dialectic and the Overton Window.
Episode 11: Police Culture and Defunding
June 14, 2020 21:41 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBOn this episode we talk about problems with police culture, defunding police departments, what that means and what it might look like. And we try with all our might to end with joy.
Episode 10: Protests and the Constitutional Sheriff Movement
June 12, 2020 21:11 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode we talk about the difference in the police presence at the recent Oklahoma City and Norman protests and the constitutional sheriff movement, what it really means and why it’s dangerous.
Episode 9: George Floyd
June 07, 2020 23:11 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBEpisode 9 was recorded shortly after the video of George Floyd’s murder was released. Much has happened since then, but we are publishing this outdated discussion because we have to continue to speak out against the systemic racism that plagues the institution of American policing and our country as a whole.