This is NOT a professional therapy podcast. This is simply the view of the world through the lens of someone who happens to be a clinical psychologist. It is not polite, it is definitely not professional, but it IS real.
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There are so many things we've been told we can't talk about in polite society. The things your mom told you never to ask about: Sex. Money. Poop. Death. The things that make normal people uncomfortable. But if you're curious about the truth behind our deepest societal taboos, we're your gals. We dig into the history, science, and straight up weird truths behind these off-limits topics and give you the answers you never knew you needed.
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Sometimes assholes have "okay" opinions.
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Questioning popular opinions & narratives of control. Demetra's bio: Somehow at the ripe young age of 32 I have lived many lives inside of just this one. Among other things I have been a yoga studio owner, “feminist instigator,” internet provacteur, poet, and a sex & relationship coach… before I fell into a spiritual “feminine business” cult from 2020-2022. I shut my business down, blew the whistle on that cult, and took the next couple years to heal and sort through that experience. I'm a f ...
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Hosted by St. Louis Comedian, Yale Hollander. Always fresh, sometimes bitter, Impolite Coffee Break focuses on the art and business of comedy and other leisurely pursuits. Come for the unpredictable cold opens; stay for the weekly rundown of the best independent comedy shows St. Louis has to offer.
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A weekly politics and religion podcast hosted by Nish Weiseth (Cosmopolitan, The BBC, Deseret News) and Amy Sullivan (TIME Magazine, Yahoo News, NYTimes). It's called Impolite Company because the rules of etiquette say that you're not supposed to talk about either politics or religion in polite company - presumably because those two topics can get people a little riled. But, if this is where being polite has gotten us, it's clearly not working.
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Join this weekly podcast with Dr. Lezli Levene Harvell, Creator + Curator of The Iconoclast Dinner Experience and her daughters, Zuri and Nava, where they explore Culture, Race, + Societal Issues through the lens of cultural critics, industry experts, writers, and HBCU students and recent grads. Season Two includes Impolite Conversations on topics such as Formerly Untouchable Castes, $5 Indians, and Being White In South Africa 20 years Post-Apartheid.
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#8: Ex-Mormon, from queer to straight, parenting boys, & re-discovering Christianity with Kymberli
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2:37:39Kymberli tells us all about growing up Mormon, what Mormonism really means, and what it was like to decide to leave the community. She describes deciding she was lesbian and where that came from and her realization that she is straight after all. We discuss healthy masculinity and how that comes up when parenting her son, the rise of wokeism especi…
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Shifting our mindsetبقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Society Chats- Gabby Petito, Alone, and Belle Gibson
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28:11Join us for this week's chat where we discuss the newest Gabby Petito documentary, Belle Gibson, and the reality show Alone. That's what you're in for today on our relaxed fit, mid-episode show. Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society! Text Rachel and Laura or email us at rude@impolitesocietypodcast.com. Visit our website for info abou…
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#7: Polyamory to monogamy, porn, abortion, & the dark side of “sex positivity” with Jennifer Jade Merrihue
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3:04:05Jade joins me for this episode to discuss the lies we were sold about "sexual liberation" — from polyamory and BDSM to the way porn is impacting our society and why we now have porn-free relationships. We discuss our culture’s links to pedophilia, the way kink is used (and abused), and why not all desires are good. We also discuss women making mone…
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Cuckolding Kink: Why is Infidelity so Hot?
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49:28Over half of American men fantasize about seeing their partner with another man. What makes cuckolding so irresistible for so many? Today we're exploring the psychology and evolutionary origins behind this kink. Join us as we break down the terminology, the dynamics involved, and the different levels of engagement within cuckolding. We also touch o…
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The way we create prisons for ourselves in our own minds.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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#6: True resilience, living from love instead of fear, & is climate change real? with Bridget Bloom
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2:08:27Bridget is a wild woman who has lived and worked on all 7 continents, traveling to over 80 countries and having BIG adventures (including coming face to face with polar bears, riding a reindeer into Siberia, skiing across Greenland, dancing with whales, playing with penguins, and being bitten by a lion). In this episode, we dive into what she’s lea…
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How we hear but don't always listen.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Society Chats: Sheet Talk, Axe Murders and Tudor Townies
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28:30Join us for this week's chat where we discuss our bedroom hygiene, how far we could make it on just half a brain and the origin of the word townie. That's what you're in for today on our relaxed fit, mid-episode show. Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society! Text Rachel and Laura or email us at rude@impolitesocietypodcast.com. Visit ou…
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#5: Resentment in relationships, raising children with agency, talking about sex, & feminism with Dominique Bain
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1:51:22Dominique joins me for this conversation about raising kids with a strong sense of agency, avoiding resentment in marriage and motherhood, and having honest conversations about sex. We get into the ways resentment can build in relationships and how to approach family life in a way that keeps frustration from piling up. We also talk about feminism, …
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Recognizing which needs we should address first.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Drilling a Hole in the Skull: The Crazy History of 1960s Trepanation
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1:06:15In this episode of Impolite Society, Laura and Rachel explore the bizarre 1960s counterculture practice of trepanation, where individuals drilled holes in their heads to achieve heightened consciousness. We discuss the historical roots, key figures like Bart Hughes, and the modern revival attempts by groups advocating for it. Blending humor with re…
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#4: What DEI was really like in the workplace, anti-racism exposed, & our victimhood-obsessed society
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1:36:42An anonymous woman who worked in DEI in the corporate world joins me for this episode to discuss the negative impacts she felt it had on her company and how it got in the way of truly effective work being done. I tell the story of my time paying thousands of dollars for an anti-racist program and how terrible it was. We also talk about social progr…
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Society Chats: Counterfeit Geese and Blue Balls
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29:08Want more Laura and Rachel in your life? Check out Society Chats, where we chat about our lives and what's happening in our worlds. Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society! Text Rachel and Laura or email us at rude@impolitesocietypodcast.com. Visit our website for info about the show and your hosts.…
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#3: Do we really want Islamic values running our world? A Jewish perspective on the past couple years
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2:57:3785-year-old Hannah Brown joins me for this conversation to discuss what it has been like to be a Jewish woman in a world swelling with anti-semitism. We discuss how Palestine has been taken under the arm of wokeness, with anyone questioning Hamas or Islam in general accused of being racist. Hannah has voted for the Canadian liberal party her entire…
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Does the path to true happiness include children? Join us as we delve into the growing movement of the Child-Free Lifestyle, challenging societal norms around procreation. They discuss personal and demographic reasons why some individuals choose to remain child-free and the challenges they face, including workplace inequities, healthcare access iss…
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Knowing when it is time to say goodbyeبقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Society Chats: Barbies and Night Bitches
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31:53Join us for our second Society Chats, where we chat about our lives and what's happening in our worlds. Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society! Text Rachel and Laura or email us at rude@impolitesocietypodcast.com. Visit our website for info about the show and your hosts.بقلم Flyover Radio, Inc.
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#2: How to spot a cult — and why it's complicated
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1:31:29We hear the word "cult" thrown around all the time, but what actually makes something a cult? In this episode, I break down some of the common traits of cults, why people join them, and most significantly, why cult-like qualities aren’t always a bad thing. There’s a lot of nuance here—just because something has a few culty aspects doesn’t mean it’s…
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How abuse and trauma gets passed down through the generations and where the cycle can end.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Traumatic Brain Injuries: When Good Brains Go Bad
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58:45In this episode of Impolite Society, Lara and Rachel delve into the complexities and mysteries of the human brain. Starting with traumatic brain injuries, they explore how incidents like Phineas Gage's railroad accident reveal the brain's impact on personality and behavior. From there we unpack various brain anomalies, including hemispatial neglect…
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Things we think we need to say or do to change our destiny.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Welcome to Society Chats, our relaxed fit episode where we catch up on and talk about life to carry you through the long fortnight betwixt our episode. Take a bite out of our Christmas catch up, what we're reading, watching and who we're flashing. Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society! Text Rachel and Laura or email us at rude@impoli…
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#1: The last thing I want is an “equitable” marriage: an alternative to scorekeeping for household chores
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1:16:01There is a popular book called "Fair Play" that is a feminist perspective on dividing up household chores so you have an equitable marriage. I read the book and hated it, so for this episode my husband Jordan joins me to discuss the concept of an "equitable" marriage. We talk about why we dislike this approach to marriage so much, how feminism is r…
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Things that stand in the way of us moving forward.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Choking: Totally Sexy or Totally Strangulation?
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48:58Join us as we explore the rise of sexual strangulation, tracing its origins from fringe kink to pop culture phenomenon. Delve into the physical and emotional risks, the influence of porn, and the troubling normalization of this dangerous act. Discover why choking during sex is more than just a meme and why it's causing concern among sex researchers…
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Trailer: Welcome to Impolite Company — Where No Topic is Off Limits
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2:05Tired of walking on eggshells? Welcome to Impolite Company with Demetra Gray—the podcast where we talk about the things you’re not supposed to. No "safe" opinions. No scripted narratives. Just real conversations about the ideas that make people uncomfortable. First episode drops January 24th—hit subscribe so you don’t miss it!…
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In the final episode of 2024, we're giving you a peek into our daily lives and a year-in-review for Impolite Society. We chatted about our favorite episodes this year, the best behind-the-scenes moments, and a sneak peek into the topics we hope to cover in 2025. Happy holidays and see you next year! Subscribe and check out the trailer to Ship Happe…
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Explore the complex and often taboo topic of envy. Rachel and Laura will share personal tales of irrational jealousy, clear up the envy vs. jealousy confusion, and explore why feeling envy might not be all bad. Is the green-eyed monster an evolutionary perk or just a social burden? With humor, candid stories, and a touch of philosophy, they examine…
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Finding teachers in adult lifeبقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Emotional issues conjured up by birthdaysبقلم Impolite Psychologist
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In the age of social media, filters, and face tuning, everyone is looking for a way to get pretty quick. Plastic surgery for faces, butts and breasts have been common for decades- but there’s a new whole world of enhancement out there that is waiting for you. If you're willing to take the OUCH it takes to get there, that is. Today we’re talking abo…
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Noticing our gut instinct to help us.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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How we experience death psychologically.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Werewolf?
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1:11:37Explore the chilling history and enduring appeal of werewolves in this special Halloween episode of Impolite Society. From ancient mythology to medieval hysteria, and from infamous 16th-century werewolf trials to modern pop culture, we dive deep into the myths and legends that have made the werewolf an iconic figure. Discover tales of King Lycaon, …
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All the things we try to manage on our own that we shouldn't.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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The impact of technology on our psychology.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Creaking coffin lids. A foggy graveyard, empty of all but crooked headstones and a lone figure walking by candlelight. This image is a Halloween staple that induces dread, even today. But the events that inspired these scenes took place over 200 years ago. In 2024, body donation is a common practice. But the thought of your dead, naked body being f…
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What getting upset about the little things really meansبقلم Impolite Psychologist
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How we can shape the behavior of others.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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You might think it's lonely trapped in a small dark box, six feet underground. But that couldn't be farther from the truth. After all, you won't be alone in your final resting place. You'll have billions of tiny microbes and thousands of knowing insects, hungry for your company. Death might seem like the end, but it is really just the beginning of …
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What the seasons of our lives look like.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Society Selects: Why Can't I Eat Dog for Dinner
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1:03:19Laura and Rachel are taking a little break but we will be back NEXT RELEASE DAY with all new episodes of Impolite Society! In the meantime, enjoy this re-release of a topical episode from November 2021. Food taboos are complicated and vary greatly by geography. There are no cultural universals when it comes to what animals are and aren't on the men…
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Stupid choices we makeبقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Avoiding drama in life.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Society Selects: Why Can't I Poo on Vacation?
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42:41Laura and Rachel are taking a little break for the rest of the summer but we will be back in October with all new episodes of Impolite Society! In the meantime, enjoy these re-releases of some of our most popular episodes. Nothing ruins a vacation faster than not being able to "let it go." Why do our bowels get so shy and how can we help our bodies…
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What it really means to disconnect.بقلم Impolite Psychologist
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Society Selects: Why is My Naked Body a Crime?
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46:31Laura and Rachel are taking a little break for the rest of the summer but we will be back in October with all new episodes of Impolite Society! In the meantime, enjoy these re-releases of some of our most popular episodes. How did our birthday suits go from our natural state to being a crime? We expose the history of clothing and get to the naked t…
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All the different things we believe we "have to" doبقلم Impolite Psychologist
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In this episode, Laura and Rachel delve into a bizarre but very real practice: eating dirt. Women in the American South have been snacking on white dirt for generations and today we're taking a look at the historical, cultural, and scientific aspects of what might be going on behind this regional craving. We're exploring geophagy, pica, and why in …
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