While this week’s episode is airing in a post-2024 election world, it was recorded prior to the election – so you’ll get to hear Val & Emerson’s thoughts + advice for their future selves…which is now advice for their current selves. 😵💫🤪This episode runs the gamut from Dancing With The Stars & Bad Monkey, some of Emerson’s lore, whatever TF touching grass means, and our main event – navigating dating and attachment styles in the app era.So, whether you’re looking for a good TV or music rec, want to reconnect with your own embarrassing middle school memories, or need help navigating the treacherous waters of dating apps, we’ve got you covered.This episode covers:01:20 - Val & Emerson’s pre-election thoughts + advice for their future selves05:26 - Tea & Crumpets - Dancing With The Stars & Bad Monkey on Apple TV10:39 - The Lore - Emerson’s self-proclaimed “very embarrassing and earnest story” of her first day of 6th grade14:38 - The DSM - Attachment Styles in the App Era44:07 - Now That’s What I Call…Okaaaay46:04 - Emerson’s Pick: “doomsday” by Lizzy McAlpine48:43 - Valerie’s Pick: “Control” by Poe49:50 - Wait…What? – What does the slang phrase “touch grass” actually mean?52:14 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix – The e-learning platform Flowdiary & UK researchers getting funding to create a vaccine that prevents ovarian cancerResources + Stuff Mentioned in This Episode:Bad Monkey on Apple TVDancing With The StarsDoomsday by Lizzy McAlpineControl by PoeFlowdiaryFunding has been awarded to researchers in the UK to create a vaccine that prevents ovarian cancer!Connect with Us:Send a story or ask for advice: [email protected] But For Real on IG: @butforrealpodNow That's What I Call... OKAAAAY PlaylistThe Gaia Center on IG: @thegaiacenterVal on IG: @valkaymartinThe Gaia Center website: www.gaiacenter.co DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit
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