Today is a very special episode because we are celebrating one year of No, You're Not Dying!! Time has both flown and moved at an exceedingly glacial pace, and we're recapping and reflecting on the last 365 days: what we've learned, what has surprised us, what's been left on the cutting room floor, and what we hope for the next year.

In the spirit of our podcasting anniversary, we're then getting into how to know when to break away from the status quo and what you're told you should do/be, and go after what you want. We talk about the consequences of leaving what you 'should' do behind, how to figure out what you like when you've never thought about it, and why we can lose our sense of self when we live by other people's expectations.

We also discuss how jealousy and judgement can point us in the right direction, when to listen to outside noise and when to tune it out, how to align your shoulds/wants and why sometimes all you need is a change of setting, and what to do instead of acting on impulse.

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Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages.

Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out.

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This week we're having an honest conversation around body image in a time where it seems like everyone is getting smaller. We're sharing our thoughts on the shift from 'health at every size' to 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels' and the whiplash that comes with it, the fundamental misconception that it's everyone's goal to lose weight, and how we place too much value on what we look like versus who we are.

We also discuss the marketing of weight-loss medications and its implications, the pressure we can feel to change ourselves even if we've worked hard to feel comfortable in our own skin, how we deal with toxic thoughts, and why 'losing 5 pounds' might not be the ultimate answer.

Plus, our takes on how celebrity weight-loss influences the public, thin privilege, and the limitations of plus-size fashion.

About Your Hosts:

Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages.

Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out.

Note:

Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help.

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Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcast

This week, we were inspired by a video we saw from @sarahcha.d on Instagram where she mentioned that we are all one step away from being unable to afford food. It got us thinking about our own vulnerabilities, the fragility of life, and how that awareness promotes empathy.

We dig into why people distance and create an 'other' mentality when they want to avoid difficult things, how we take our standing in life for granted, and why a little compassion can go a long way.

We also discuss why the blame game has no purpose when people are actively struggling, how isolationism interferes with empathy, and why we all need to remember that nothing lasts forever (good, bad, or otherwise).

About Your Hosts:

Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages.

Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out.

Note:

Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help.

Other Stuff:

Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcast