Nuance Needed

• 74. When to Stay, When to Go, & How to Know (Sam's Moving!!)

  We started talking about building community but ended up discussing personal transitions, knowing when to make big changes, and trusting yourself through those decisions.In conversation, we explore:* Sam's announcement: she’s moving just one year in Florida* How everyone’s a critic these days, and its easy to critique, but being in community and doing other hard things requires being vulnerable and actually showing up* "Which option feels most expansive?" - the question that changed Sam's decision-making* The difference between forcing something to work and being in the wrong place* "Throwing your hat over the wall" - why committing before you're ready creates momentum* When your inner knowing conflicts with what you think you "should" want* The radical acceptance needed to say "I've done enough trying here"* Building self-trust by doing things that require trustWe are really working on trying to the grow the podcast so we can get advertisers, if you’d like to support the show one of the best things you can do is leave us a review and share the pod! THANK YOU! We have some incredible BONUS episodes on our SUBSTACK! nuanceneeded.substack.comTo learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.Want to join the conversation? Or offer us a correction? You can email us [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!

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• 73. Sabrina Carpenter: Are We Critiquing Art or Policing Women?

  We're unpacking the internet's reaction to Sabrina Carpenter's "Man's Best Friend" album cover - which sparked intense debate about feminism, sexuality, and artistic expression.In conversation, we explore:* The disconnect between the provocative album cover and the actual music (and whether that matters)* An interesting discovery: women say she's pandering to men, but men apparently find her "trying too hard"* The complexity of critiquing art without making it a moral panic* How conversations about kink and power dynamics got simplified into "is this harmful?"* How our reactions to art can teach us about ourselves* Whether we're accidentally reinforcing conservative ideas while trying to be progressiveWork Cited- https://thedigitalmeadow.substack.com/p/men-dont-even-like-sabrina-carpenter?r=uc664&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=trueWe are really working on trying to the grow the podcast so we can get advertisers, if you’d like to support the show one of the best things you can do is leave us a review and share the pod! THANK YOU! We have some incredible BONUS episodes on our SUBSTACK! nuanceneeded.substack.comTo learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.Want to join the conversation? Or offer us a correction? You can email us [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!

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• 72. Stop Fighting Your Anxiety (What to Do Instead)

  If you want to feel less anxiety, the key is acceptance and tolerance rather than trying to eradicate it!In conversation, we discuss* The difference between feeling anxious and having generalized anxiety disorder* Why your brain isn't designed for happiness - and how accepting this changes everything* The white polar bear problem: why "don't think about it" is terrible advice* How mental compulsions (checking, reassurance-seeking, ruminating) keep you trapped in anxiety cycles* Why some of you need to push harder while others need to rest (and how to know which)* How we actually manage our own anxiety without letting it run our lives* The case for adding "good friction" back into your frictionless life* Real strategies that work because they stop the fight, not fuel itWe are really working on trying to the grow the podcast so we can get advertisers, if you’d like to support the show one of the best things you can do is leave us a review and share the pod! THANK YOU! We have some incredible BONUS episodes on our SUBSTACK! nuanceneeded.substack.comTo learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.Want to join the conversation? Or offer us a correction? You can email us [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!

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• 71. Messy Consistency: The Antidote to Perfectionist Paralysis

  Tired of analyzing your way to nowhere? In this pep talk with Sam she shares about the concept of messy consistency aka how to break free from perfectionist paralysis and actually start building the life you want.Sam explores:* Why perfectionism traps you in endless planning without action* How "analysis paralysis" keeps you stuck in the same place year after year* The impossibility of analyzing your way to success (especially with algorithms)* Why showing up imperfectly beats not showing up at all* How to do weekly check-ins that honor your actual energy levels* The difference between sprint mentality and marathon mindset* Why small, consistent wins build confidence better than perfect execution* How to show up for your life even when you don't have all the answersThe core message: Stop waiting for the perfect plan and start taking messy action. You can't predict your way to progress—you have to build it one imperfect step at a time.We are really working on trying to the grow the podcast so we can get advertisers, if you’d like to support the show one of the best things you can do is leave us a review and share the pod! THANK YOU! We have some incredible BONUS episodes on our SUBSTACK! nuanceneeded.substack.comTo learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.Want to join the conversation? Or offer us a correction? You can email us [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!

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• 70. The Antidote to Political Doomscrolling: Building Hope and Community with Amanda's Mild Takes

  Feeling overwhelmed by the political moment and unsure how to channel your anxiety into meaningful action? In this conversation with political content creator Amanda Nelson (@amandasmildtakes), she and Sam explore how to move from paralyzing fear to sustainable resistance.In conversation, we tackle:- Why historical perspective matters- The difference between being informed and doom scrolling yourself into paralysis- How to get involved in local politics- The collapse of community and why building coalition requires tolerating disagreement- Why action is the most effective antidote to anxiety- How to filter your media consumption to stay informed without losing your mind- The importance of hope as a strategic choice, not naive optimismAmanda Nelson shares her journey from abortion clinic escort to political commentator, offering practical advice for sustainable political engagement and community building. A conversation about finding your lane, protecting your mental health, and remembering that democracy requires participation!We are really working on trying to the grow the podcast so we can get advertisers, if you’d like to support the show one of the best things you can do is leave us a review and share the pod! THANK YOU! We have some incredible BONUS episodes on our SUBSTACK! nuanceneeded.substack.comTo learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.Want to join the conversation? Or offer us a correction? We are imperfect and make mistakes. You can email us [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!

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