Just Between Us

tw: mentions of dying/depression in the intro, ableism in the IQ Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h-ofhpXbsNnjpz5N5_KrGEgCVj9d9zWrIL8shvzqwLY/edit?usp=sharing Allison is a winter, Gaby is a summer. And they each have problems with the other season's clothing options. Old Navy, please sponsor us. First, the duo answer a listener's very kind and thoughtful question about how to be there for a younger relative in crisis without overstepping their bounds. Then, midwife and "Queer Conception" author Liam Kali joins the podcast for a life-affirming conversation about the differences between a midwife, an OBGYN, and a doula, the specific gender and sexuality needs of queer and trans fertility and pregnancy, and how to make childbearing more comfortable and inclusive for everyone. Plus, is it bad to keep your kid who won't go to bed up all night using an air horn? Gaby says no. This game of Hypotheticals has DEPTH. And finally, compromise. Allison talks about flexibility in rel

tw: surgery Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hw4xrVQqJPrgNIzLnSG-HqP4JxeycehhwuAayrnlhEQ/edit?usp=sharing Gaby and Allison start off with a lively discussion about Raskin pranks and bachelorette party fantasies. The duo then answer a listener's question about how to get over feeling uncomfortable about a co-worker's past inappropriate jokes. When do you need to move on and when do you need to address it? Next, K-pop star and Amatuer Hour host, Denise Kim, joins the pod to talk about the cutthroat grind of being a South Korean pop star, the business of turning teenagers into overnight idols and her experiences going solo. This interview is WILD, y'all! And finally, Gaby talks about their top surgery aka gender affirming chest surgery and their journey to this big day! This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpod

tw: cats killing mice  Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NC3GkbSIt6yvRTNLej1RyStkV3099O3cYMJ9s1EFYns/edit?usp=sharing Gaby and Allison start off by brainstorming about Allison new fake sci-fi novel "Ooh, Spooky!" Next, they address a listener who wants to know how to not find their mom SO annoying. Then, an incredible interview with cat behavior specialist Dr. Kristyn Vitale all about feline-human relationships, wrongheaded myths about indoor and outdoor cats and the mystery of how kitties became domesticated. (Spoiler: it's so cute!) And finally, what's the deal with all the Christmas content? Noted Christian producer Melisa attempts to explain the appeal.  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make su

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pCu3CR3HvAMW3lwO2IPAKzmo_DB-fzM7jI2zoVA_gQ4/edit?usp=sharing Is Allison driving people away?? (Again?!) The duo then try to help a listener who HATES to exercise even though it's been so helpful for their mental health. Robert Hartwell then joins to talk about his years as a Broadway performer, how you keep the same show fresh and the inner workings of one of the most magical industries in the world. And finally, the Overton Window. What is it and why is it changing?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-be

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T4Ax6OTg_4z9A9VAjo6jtjrTjFakgfOvSRIoS1W7LNw/edit?usp=sharing Our guest had a power outage! So you know what that means: A TALKING EPISODE! Allison gets to share her FULL engagement story for the first time! (1000/10 proposal! Very good job, John!) Gaby, Allison and Melisa then address a listener who doesn't know how to handle people not liking them. (Gaby can relate!) We wrap it all up with a rousing game of hypotheticals! Turns out, being a parent is tricky!  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WgK685jGTia-74m3ufSWPCHka-6THemrTHwJUZqzryY/edit?usp=sharing tw: drowning, child abuse Allison relives medical trauma regarding her knee while Gaby inquires as to what AV and JV means in Allison's relationship with her fiance John. A listener then writes into the show about her AMAB (assigned male at birth) partner wanting to wear women's clothes and how his gender identity is affecting her attraction to him. Next, puppeteer David Bizzaro joins the podcast to talk about the wild world of puppeteering, how to build a grounded and iconic puppet character and why he got into it all in the first place. And finally, superstitions! Which do we believe in? And why can't you tell anyone what you wished for on that eyelash?! This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Ch

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GOaKNW1i3l1EGYtgOVI4_slxraNfdNcpNerkibI34VI/edit?usp=sharing Huge reveal to start: Allison looks cute in a hat and Gaby owns a hat they never wear. The duo then address a listener who is afraid they are too emotionally dependent on their long distance partner. They're then joined by Kelli Richardson Lawson to talk about her SonRise Project which provides resources for parents of children who are struggling with mental wellness. She shares her own experience and why adjusting our expectations for our children can be so helpful. And finally, martial hatred. What the heck is that about?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at F

tw: abuse, sexual abuse, medical abuse Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EQX2crMQyv0v6QpA2ch21JTFuGLQRcJBWBUc-RF0UiI/edit?usp=sharing First up, Allison learns that way more people listen to this podcast than she thought! What great news for her! Next, a listener writes in needing advice about dating when penetration has been historically painful. Is it possible to date without knowing if sex is on the table? The duo is then joined by Dr. Lily Kay Ross and Dave Nickels of the Power Trip podcast to discuss their controversial journalism surrounding the hastened medicalization of psychedelics before enough ethical research has been done. And finally, revenge. Turns out, Melisa is over it and Gaby is up to a lot of questionable stuff.  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our pod

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VEQ2Bu4ytif7AWk9CSYKv22SgCq2y-oDQg6jaKbiD9o/edit?usp=sharing Gaby is stressed and Allison is doing pilates! They then address a question from a listener about how to know when you are ready to purchase a house with a partner. Writer and illustrator Florence Given joins the chat to talk about her book, Women Don't Owe You Pretty, and why feminism can be a hard topic to productively talk about. The male gaze, internalized misogyny and the benefits of seeing a bunch of naked women are also covered! And finally, what parts of our personalities stand out as incongruous with the rest of us?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cCzxuVJKMPJ90oRHcEiwgBOAXlQUqe21ibSaipF51Qs/edit?usp=sharing Gaby spins a rollercoaster of a tale of how they and their partner found themselves on a stranger's yacht during a funeral that they were assured wasn't a funeral. Then, Allison and Gaby answer a listener's question about if they have to come out as asexual to everyone and why the queer community feels entitled to people's sex life details. Next, Claire and Emma from Love To See It join the duo for a hilarious and intricate conversation about the future of reality dating re: racial, disability and fat representation. Finally, quiet quitting! Is it real and why is Allison doing it? JKJK. This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreve

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1loIyup99cCltw6IEepM3LFsZ3E6PDgzE_gyTJFCXb3Y/edit?usp=sharing In a moving tribute, Gaby talks about their beloved uncle who passed away last week. The duo then answer a listener's question on whether the listener should ask for more in a situationship. (You don't ask! You don't get!) Ella Hart, digital producer and our old coworker from Buzzfeed, joins to spill all the tea about the mental health struggles that come with sharing your life and love on the Internet, behind the scenes of how the viral videos were made, going to rehab for bipolar disorder, and her very public queer romance with Youtuber Hannah Hart. It's such a good interview!! And finally, what is the fundamental attribution error and how does it impact our view of other people? This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at fo

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F1O3gqJ5Yn4trBDefUFC4dYz-DF7igWdB5fRxIrMrLg/edit?usp=sharing Allison has trouble navigating her way...to the bagel shop. The duo then address a somewhat triggering question about sharing your feelings for a coworker despite being a polyamorous relationship that doesn't (yet) allow the listener to hook up with cis men. Clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani joins to talk about finding balance, combating negative thinking and her own approach to life. And finally, sick burns! When are they appropriate?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcas

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G4bnk-GEYJbiTSzQsSwSgJiB6Nw5lZFfA80vxqfwB2w/edit?usp=sharing Gaby starts off by questioning their therapist's professionalism. What is and isn't allowed?? The duo then address a listener who worried their lack of romantic experience means they are doomed or broken. Podcaster Mitra Kaboli joins the chat to talk about spending a summer in Provincetown and what it taught her about queer community, queer hierarchies and her own needs. And finally, safe injection sites. How do they work and why are they so controversial?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsS

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13yCD5WYFXsFJ2h5Cz2iwTxgMIpXKNKAtWXjjvBRMJJ4/edit Gaby starts off by defending why it's okay that they don't respect their partner's boundaries. (Spoiler: it's not!) The duo then address a trans listener who isn't sure how to dress appropriately for their friend's wedding given their gendered instructions. Arachnologist, Catherine Scott, joins the chat to blow our mind about all things spiders! Did you know they can talk to each other through vibrations and have elaborate mating rituals? Now you do, baby! And finally, why is it so scandalous to dance (when you are a female politician)?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instag

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APOGbMf6r8irSodFzbMQUpTuXCGKqcu1GkSUi2sFq5o/edit?usp=sharing tw: in IQ, discussion of cheating, attempted sexual assault Gaby is back in LA and reminiscing about their road trip to Allison's DREAM destination. The duo then address a listener who feels uncomfortable because their friends keep cheating on their significant others in front of her. Therapist Britt Frank joins the chat to talk about her balanced approach to mental health, the importance of understanding how our brains work and what roles dissociation plays in our lives. And finally, niblings! Why are we so obsessed with our nieces and nephews? This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, insta

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12gxaEGmE3DTVLd3g-k10f_qKa5rXuj_peRxLcYKYhE8/edit?usp=sharing Allison's new hair color sparks a surprising confession from Gaby. They then address a listener who hates their friend's boyfriend and doesn't know if they should say anything. (Relatable!) During this convo, a past incident comes up that DERAILS the podcast and is very much worth listening to even though Allison is mortified. (Gaby's fiance Mal joins the confrontation. Oh boy.) Occupational therapist Kaegan Hadley joins the chat to talk about the psychological toll of knee surgery, the importance of "why" when it comes to recovery, his own mental health journey and why it's so frustrating that Allison still can't crouch. Finally, celebrity breakups! How much are we entitled to know? Even if we want to know EVERYTHING!  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to th

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hzLM-qC4D0-u0dA_iydadNUoJ_i0ahEuXJAPcczf9Zw/edit?usp=sharing Gaby is six months sober! And Allison doesn't want to drink a mushroom! After these equally huge announcements, the duo answer a listener's question about what to do when her boyfriend wants the room hot, and she wants it cold. How do they sleep?! Plus what is fox fur? Next, they're joined by friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson who discusses navigating conflict in adult friendships, how to make sure you have quality relationships and connections, and the health risks of loneliness. During hypotheticals, we learn a lot about martyring moms. And finally, what precedent does it set that the FBI is investigating former head of state Donald Trump? And is it a good one?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts

TW: In Topix, some slurs for gay people, disabled people, little people, and others are discussed Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YcldSlYQGf4NF39s_iKEUgiAseKEPb9c6Bk508FJCpU/edit?usp=sharing First, Allison tries to explain to a newly engaged Gaby why marriages can bring out a lot of emotions and complicated family dynamics. (Gaby remains confused.) The duo then address a listener's question about potentially leaving a hard job behind for a lower salary but a happier existence. Next, Romance Road Test's Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg join the podcast to talk about publicly trying all kinds of romance advice with their husbands. Does any of this stuff actually help? Also, is it bad etiquette to orgasm in an escape room? And finally, why is it so hard for people to change the way they talk even after learning certain words are hurtful?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To liste

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WwD1AY4m_GcGMffJq7YyIP31YMDx5MZbqFpkQ6aWaik/edit?usp=sharing The duo comes out of the gate with some strong points on nihilism and the purpose of life. (NBD!) They then attempt to answer a listener who wonders if she needs to "be alone" in order to have a healthy relationship in the future. Armand King joins the conversation to talk about his work helping kids avoid going down bad paths by pulling from his own experience. What did he wish he knew when he was younger? And why is prevention so important? and finally, our worst takes over the years. Eep!  To donate to Armand's program click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/walkwithmeimpact/walk-with-me-impact?ref=discovery This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts o

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0GFKGq2wzQFkVse4lawy2kPJjjZ83YWTo44_HGq-xo/edit?usp=sharing Gaby is engaged!!! Allison and Gaby are sad to not be in person for this monumental moment! But they carry on with gossiping about their families anyway. A listener asks a question about being uncomfortable networking post-college. Allison tells a wild story about working for a man who was in the Swedish mafia. The duo talk about running yourself ragged to meet the right people and how to handle post-college stress when looking for a job in the entertainment industry. Then, BAD SEX author Nona Willis Aronowitz joins to talk about diving into her famous mother's personal life for her book, her own marriage's tumultuous ending, and what she uncovered about the feminist movement and sex. Finally, Mal Blum grabs a mic to talk about their and Gaby's recent engagement!! We get the story and also some details they haven't shared anywhere else. Exclusive stuff!!      This has been a Forever