this week on chatty rats: menty bs, character development, and life’s ebbs and flows

• sheen and natalia’s menty b: both sheen and natalia are feeling the pressure this week.

• character development era: we explore the concept of your "character development era" and what it looks like when you're right in the thick of it.

• mental spiraling: how far can a mental spiral really go? and what it feels like when you’re caught in one and how to work your way out.

• life’s ebbs and flows: from career struggles to creative wins, we’re talking about the highs and lows that come with navigating life and success.

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Time Stamps

(00:00:00)Introduction

(00:01:35) navigating work and menty bris

(00:05:35) casa bonita

(00:07:49) social media and mourning old life paths

(00:10:39) object permanence: did everyone forget about you?

(00:11:57) lessons in patience

(00:14:14) what’s your roadblock to success?

(00:15:56) are you in your character development era?

(00:17:28) we were all Born to learn a lesson

This Week on Chatty Rats: Navigating 9-5s, Relationship Boundaries, and Childhood Joys

• ​ Sheen’s Return to the 9-5: Sheen’s diving back into the 9-5 grind, and she’s spilling on what it’s really like to job hunt in 2024.
• ​ When to Mention Your S.O.: Is there a right time to tell a stranger of the opposite sex that you have a significant other? We break down the nuances of this tricky topic.
• ​ Childhood Joys in Adulthood: We’re talking about how our childhood coping mechanisms and joys shape who we are today—and how some of the things we’re obsessed with may have deeper meaning.
• ​ Finding Belonging as an Immigrant Child: What does it mean to find a place of belonging when you’re balancing two cultures?

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:09) Back To The 9-5

(00:02:01) What Are The Corporate Girlies Wearing?

(00:04:05) Fred Again Again Again

(00:07:38) When Should You Mention Your S.O To A Stranger?

(00:13:22) Halloween Nostalgia And Defining Childhood Passions

(00:17:51) Childhood Copying Mechanisms

(00:19:08) Finding Belonging As An Immigrant Child

(00:24:55) Channeling Emotions As Adults

(00:26:08) What Prevents Us From Pursuing Our Guilty Pleasures As Adults?

(00:27:17) How Perception Is Stripping Us Of Authenticity

(00:30:26) Be Kookie, Stay Weird

This Week on Chatty Rats:

• Rich Man Fantasies: Why do some women fantasize about dating a wealthy man who can change their lives?

• The Rise of Trad Wives: What’s behind the resurgence of “traditional wives,” and why are they becoming more popular?

• "Blink Twice" and Trad Wives: We connect the dots between the film "Blink Twice" and the trad wife movement, uncovering the deeper messages behind both.

• The Downfall of Feminism?: Where has feminism lost its way? We dive into the complexities and critique where modern feminism may have faltered.

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Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:20) Never Tell Single People This!

(00:03:50) Navigating Dating Expectations

(00:08:02) Would You Go To A Billionaire's Island?

(00:10:49) The Fantasy Of A Wealthy Man And Power Dynamics

(00:14:06) The Allure of Tradwives

(00:17:19) How Feminism Has Failed Us

(00:20:07) The Struggles Of Modern Motherhood

(00:22:57) The Reality Of The Tradwive Trend

(00:26:06) How Women Are Navigating Power Dynamics

(00:30:21) How Can We Do Right By Women?

(00:32:20)The Patriarchy Affects ALL of Us

This Week on Chatty Rats:

• Natalia’s Inner Child Story: Get ready for a heartwarming story from Natalia's childhood and the full-circle moment that brought her inner child back into focus.

• Sheen’s a Failed Influencer and ChatGPT is her BFF: Hear how AI has helped Sheen apply for jobs. Is AI the secret tool to navigating today’s tough job market?

• Can Satanism Be…Good?: What is Satanism really? We’re challenging misconceptions and discussing what Satanism really is. Could it actually promote positive beliefs?

• Belief Intolerance: With society becoming more rigid in accepting different beliefs, we’re exploring how intolerance is shaping modern discourse.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:44) A Full Circle Moment

(00:05:31) Can ChatGPT Help You In Job Interview Prep?

(00:10:15) Becoming A Gym Fashion Girlie

(00:14:09) Is Satanism....Misunderstood?

(00:18:37) Have We Stopped Listening To One Another?

(00:20:49) Daring To Question Our Beliefs And Embracing New Perspectives

(00:24:16) Can We Still Be Spiritual In A Modern World?

(00:26:48) What Spirituality and Religion Are Completely Missing

(00:30:27) Why Respecting Diverse Beliefs Is Key

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This Week on Chatty Rats: Exploring Our Shadow Self and Carl Jung’s Theory:

• What Is Our Shadow Self?: We’re diving into what the shadow self really is, with real-life examples to make it relatable.

• Carl Jung’s Theory: We’re breaking down Carl Jung’s concepts of the ‘personal shadow’ and ‘collective shadow,’ and what they mean for us today.

• Living a Fulfilled Life: How can becoming aware of our shadow self help us live more fully? We’re sharing insights and practical tips.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:00) Is Joining a Luxury Gym Worth it?

(00:06:52) What Is The Personal And Collective Shadow?

(00:09:27) Understanding The Personal Shadow: Repressed and Denied Qualities

(00:12:02) Projection, Denial, And Dichotomized States: Manifestations Of The Shadow

(00:19:14) Shadow Work: Channeling, Art, And Somatic Healing

(00:23:15) Journaling and Therapy: Having Honest Conversations With Ourselves

(00:26:56) It Starts With Us: Changing For The Collective

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This Week on Chatty Rats we are talking: Microdosing, Hypotheticals, and Measuring a Life Well Lived!

• Microdosing 101: What’s it really like to microdose? We’re diving into the experience and answering all your burning questions about this topic.

• Hypotheticals from "The Measure": Sheen takes us through a thought-provoking scenario from the book "The Measure," sparking a deep discussion on life choices.

•Measuring Life: How do you measure a life well lived? Is it about the length or the richness of experiences? We’re breaking it down and sharing our perspectives.

Interested in learning more?

Huberman Lab Podcast- How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks

Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:04:27) Would You Try Microdosing?

(00:09:50) Listener Questions

(00:18:50) The Measure: Would You Want To Know Your Life Length?

(00:33:03) What Gives Life Meaning?

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Hey Rats! We're back with another juicy episode packed with insights and personal stories:


Exes as Friends: Life is messy, but does that mean there’s room for exes to be friends?

Hinge Hell: What happens when a failed first date tries to recycle you? Sheen shares her latest Hinge horror story.

Recurring Dreams: What does it mean if you’re having the same dream over and over again?

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Time Stamps

(00:00:00) Renaissance Faire Experience

(00:07:01) Are You Thinking About Plastic surgery?

(00:11:54) Can Exes Become Friends Eventually?

(00:16:47) Unhinged Hinge Messages

(00:23:15) Power Of Dreams

Hey Rats! We're back with another episode, this week we’re talking:

• Reaching Out to an Ex-Bestie: What happens when you reach out to a friend who used to be close? Natalia shares her update of reaching out to an ex-bestie with us!

• Triggers of the Week: Sheen and Natalia open up about what’s been getting under their skin this week.

• Misogyny’s Impact on Single Women: How does misogyny shape the lives of single women today? 


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Time Stamps:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:09) Recent Trips And The Olympics

(00:03:57) Reconnecting With An Ex-Bestie

(00:09:08) Balancing Friendships And Friendships

(00:20:19) Dealing With Societal Pressures On Women