This week we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. First up in Popping culture we talk about Reservation Dogs on Fx on Hulu. Then, in the Academic Deep Dive, we discuss the article, “What’s Love Got To Do With It? “Love” and Alcohol Use Among U.S. Indigenous Peoples: Aligning Research With Real-World Experiences,” written by Dr. Catherine McKinley and Jenn Miller Scarnato at Tulane. Recently published in the Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice, we share ways to celebrate Indigenous People’s day from BIPOC Support Foundations

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First up in Popping culture we talk about toxic triangles from Bling Empire on Netflix Then, in the Academic Deep Dive, “Do Conversations End When People Want Them To,” written by Dr. Adam Mastroianni and Dr. Daniel Gilbert at Harvard, Dr. Gus Gooney at UPenn, and Dr. Timothy Whilson at the University of Virginia. Recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice, we discuss tips for how to tell if your wife is cheating from WorriedLover.com called, “20 Signs Your Wife is Cheating”

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Welcome back to Season 3!!! In this episode celebrating Labor Day, we discuss different types of Labor. First up in Popping culture we talk about the labor of building relationships with the Reality show F boy Island hosted by Nikki Glaser. Then, in the Academic Deep Dive, we discuss a new article about Labor in the workforce titled, “Occupational Characteristics and Parents’ Childcare Time,” written by Dr. Jennifer Hook at USC, Dr. Leah Ruppaner at the University of Melbourne, and Dr. Lynne Casper (also at USC). Finally, in Good or Bad Advice, we discuss the Labor of delivering a new baby with an article titled, “5 TIps Moms Can Depend on for Introducing Their Child to the New Baby.”

Popin’ Culture Show: HERE:

Academic Deep Dive Article: HERE

Good or Bad Advice Article: HERE

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First up in Poppin’ culture we talk about the show Ted Lasso and how he builds relationships via support and compassion. Then in our Academic Deep Dive, we talk about the article “Loving Others: The Impact of Compassionate Love on Later-Life Psychological Well-being,” written by Dr. Eva Kahana and colleagues. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice we talk about the good and the bad about epic scenes in romantic dramas. We cover all of the big scenes that are sure to bring back some nostalgia: Pride and Prejudice, Anne of Green Gable, 10 Things I Hate About You, and MORE

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First, in Poppin’ Culture, we talk about the power of triangulation in the Netflix Series "Behind Her Eyes”. Then, in the Academic Deep Dive we discuss “You Aren’t As Close to My Family As You Think: Discordant Perceptions About In-Laws and Risk of Divorce,” written by Dr. Katherine Fiori and colleagues. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice we shine a positive light on the good things you are doing well as a parent.

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In this episode we discuss Jacob’s favorite break-up songs in Poppin’ Culture. Then in the Academic Deep Dive we talk about the article, “Shifting Inequalities? Parents’ Sleep, Anxiety, and Calm During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Australia and the United States, ” written by Dr. Leah Ruppanner can colleagues. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice we debate the quality of advice from instagram and tiktok.

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First up, in Poppin’ Culture, we talk about how Superstore demonstrates the impact of a sociodemographic context on relationships. In the the Academic Deep Dive segment, we discuss the article “The Influence of Family and Friend Confidants on Marital Quality in Older Couples, ”written by Drs. Ruixue Zhaoyang and Lynn Martire at Penn State. Recently published in the Journals of Gerontology: Social Sciences. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice we discuss advice from social media.

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In this episode, we explore the father-son relationship (and how to connect across differences and disagreements) by talking about the show Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. Next, we do an Academic Deep Dive into new research by Sara Seraj, Dr. Kate Blackburn, and Dr. James Pennebaker at UT Austin on whether the language we use may give away that we’re about to go through a breakup! Finally, we break down Tik Tok relationship advice on preparing to parent, family career advice, and celebrating others’ joy.

Academic article: here

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This episode we start with Poppin’ Culture. We talk the show Flack on Amazon Prime with Anna Paquin and how it demonstrates establishing boundaries. Next, in our Academic Deep Dive, we discuss “The Gut Reaction to Couples’ Relationship Troubles: A Route to Gut Dysbiosis Through Changes in Depressive Symptoms, ” written by a large team of researchers at Ohio State and Southern Methodist University, led by Dr. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice, we talk about advice from social media.

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This week we talk about the Netflix reality show Indian Matchmaker in Poppin’ Culture. Then in the Academic Deep Dive segment we talk about the article, “Romantic alternative monitoring increases ahead of infidelity and break-up, ” written by Drs. Lane Ritchie, Scott Stanley, Galena Rhoades, and Howard Markman at the University of Denver. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice we talk about an article from Very Well Family about advice about how to cope when people judge your parenting.

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This episode was recorded on January 24th, 2021. After we record this episode, the host of the Bachelor, Chris Harrison, promoted and condoned racist ideas. We strongly condemn these ideas and call on Chris Harrison and the other producers of the Bachelor to root out the ideas and systems that are present in the show that promote white supremacy.

In this episode, we discuss the academic article, “Racial Discrimination, Racism-Specific Support, and Self-Reported Health Among African American Couples” lead by Dr. Shardé McNeil Smith. Then in Good or Bad Advice, we discuss advice from TikTok about racism in the therapy field.

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In this episode, we are celebrating Black History Month. In Poppin’ Culture we talk about misapplying science as demonstrated by the Documentary “The Vow". Next, in the Academic Deep Dive segment we discuss the article, “Expect the Best; Not the Worst: The Impact of Parental Expectation on Black Males’ Math Scores” by Dr. Lawrence Jackson and colleagues. Finally, for Good or Bad Advice we go over an article by Dr. White about how to talk to our children about racism.

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This week we talk about Netflix’s SMASH hit Bridgerton and how it depicts destructive entitlement in Poppin’ Culture. In our Academic Deep Dive segment, we discuss a paper “Hiding Success” published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology by Annabelle Roberts and Dr. Emma Levine at the University of Chicago, and Dr. Ovul Sezer, at UNC Chapel Hill. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice, we discuss found on social media.

Article: HERE

Advice: here, here, here, here, and here

YouTube: Here

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This episode we first talk about The Cabin, a Netflix reality show and debunk the idea that in order to “find yourself” you much remove yourself from the people you love. Then in the Academic Deep Dive segment, we discuss the article: “When Paid Work Invades the Family: Single Mothers in the COVID-19 Pandemic” written by Dr. Rosanna Hertz at Wellesley College, Jane Mattes at Single Mother by Choice Organization in New York City, and Alexandria Shook at Yale, and was recently published in the Journal of Family Issues. Finally, in good or bad advice, we discuss advice from social media including Tiktok and Twitter.

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This episode we first discuss the Netflix Christmas RomCom “Operation Christmas Drop” in Poppin’ Culture. Then in the Academic Deep Dive Segment, we discuss the academic article, “Parental Use of ‘Cry it Out’ in Infants: No Adverse Effects on Attachment and Behavioural Development at 18 months,” written by Dr. Ayten Bilgin and Dr. Dieter Wolke at the University of Warwick in the UK. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice we reviewed the article: “How to Prevent Holiday Stress and Anxiety in Children” by VeryWellFamily.com.

Academic Deep Dive Article: HERE

Good or Bad Advice Article: HERE

YouTube: HERE

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This episode we first discuss the Bachelorette and how NOT to start a relationship in Poppin’ Culture. Then, in the Academic Deep Dive segment, we discuss the academic article, “Bed-sharing in Couples is

Associated with Increased and Stabilized REM Sleep and Sleep-Stage Synchronization” by Dr. Henning Johannes Drews and colleagues. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice we discuss advice from social media.

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This episode in Poppin’ Culture we talk about the epigenetic transmission of trauma in Netflix’s Haunting of Bly Manor. Then in the Academic Deep Dive segment, we discuss an article titled, “Adult Children’s Daily Experiences with Parental Advice: The Importance of Life Problems and Relationship Quality,” written by Dr. Haowei Wang and colleagues. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice we discuss advice from social media.

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This election day special mini-pod we discuss the stress of the election and how to keep relationships (and yourself) healthy in the context of political differences. First, in the academic deep dive segment, we discuss the academic article, “Explaining the impact of differences in voting patterns on resilience and relational load in romantic relationships during the transition to the Trump presidency.” In good or bad advice we discuss the NY Times article, “Talking With Relatives Across the Political Divide”

Academic Deep Dive: Here

Good or Bad Advice: Here

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In this episode, Jacob leads by discussing how to be a good ally for our LGBTQIA loved ones when they’re coming out. Next, Sarah takes us on an Academic Deep Dive into a new study on emotional labor: “ The Psychological Toll of Emotion Work in Same-Sex and Different-Sex Marital Dyads,” written by a team led by Dr. Debra Umberson at UT Austin. Finally, Patricia brings us some relationship advice from Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok - all the social medias! We’re ready to rate it all Good or Bad, based on science!

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This episode Patricia talks about the Hulu show Normal People in Poppin’ Culture, and the healing power of supportive relationships. Next, Sarah breaks down the academic article, “Feeling Stuck: Exploring the Development of Felt Constraint in Romantic Relationships,” written by Dr. Tyler Jamison at the University of New Hampshire and Dr. Jonathon Beckmeyer at West Virginia University. Finally, in Good or Bad Advice, we discuss the qualities (and questionable advice) of the couple therapist on the show, Hart of Dixie.

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