Shaped

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. This is just a quick announcement to let you all know that Amy and Kelsie are taking a break. If you miss them, just re-listen to some of your favorite Shaped podcasts and make sure to follow Shaped on Instagram and Facebook for updates. Shaped will be doing some live events this September so be on the look out for that. Amy will still be hosting monthly kates shows at The Book Cellar and Kelsie will be doing...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this LIVE episode Amy and Kelsie talk to Chicago Women's Funny Festival co-founder and co-producer Liz McArthur (@217Liz217). They talk sketch, improv and stand-up in Chicago and thoughts on building community. Grief, the inner grandpa, and a ham cam also come up! Huge thanks to CWFF (@chiwomensfunnyfest) for hosting Shaped first live event. Shout out to Jill, Chris, Jon and Dan. Also, a donut cake was...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about how swearing makes the world and yourself stronger, better, and more f*cking fun. Conversation inspired by the Every Little Thing Podcast, which you SHOULD be subscribe to because it also rules (Thanks to Jess Buttery for making us listen to it!) www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Every Little Thing Podcast (@eltshow) : http://bit.ly/2T14uY9 Ben Bergen's...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about how the the struggle to do "nothing" is real, and also really important. Inspired by Jenny Odell's new book How To Do Nothing. (Although Kelsie hasn't read it yet, the downside of loving the Chicago Public Library - the on hold waiting period can be LONG!) www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Shaped and The Book Cellar Instagram Giveaway, get on it! CWFF...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about the use of the word "crazy" and "insane" in our everyday language. The conversation was inspired by Sandy Allen's Article in Medium - Gay Magazine. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Sandy Allen (@sealln) article "That's So Crazy" : http://bit.ly/2Kb9iYf 250 labels article: http://bit.ly/315PVW4 CWFF at Stage 773: http://bit.ly/2Zm2Q5U The Gay Magazine...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about their current and past summer breaks and summer vacations. They also realized how Sizzler still haunts their dreams! www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Paula Abdul's Opposites Attract Music Video http://bit.ly/2JyKIQV Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss Thomas Curran's Ted Talk about Perfectionism and how striving for the ideal image may be driving us all mad. Plus, is being perfect is BORING? We have some thoughts on that. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Psychology Today article by @jenniferhamady http://bit.ly/2Ljn6BT Psychology Today article by @swhitbo featuring @thocm research http://bit.ly/2LiQHeD...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about their experience with summer and middle school fashion, right in time for Netflix's Stranger Things Season 3. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Stranger Things Masterclass with Margaret Atwood Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about the lessons learned from professional women in sports and how those struggles, triumphs, actions and beliefs can translate to women in business, women in the arts (comedy) and the rising up of women across the world. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Forbes Women Supporting Women Article: http://bit.ly/2WNYQxT Abby Wambach Barnard Speech:...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie talk about the importance of supporting PRIDE in June and beyond. They also share their connections and experiences as allies to the LGBTQA+ community. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Pride History: http://bit.ly/2wZksbn Howard Brown Health Center: http://bit.ly/31HHl0Q WidyCity Times: http://bit.ly/2Xj64t3 About Face Theatre: http://bit.ly/2RqbCge BackLot Bash:...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie go back to the basics and just have a chat about our summer plans and summer skincare. We give a few listener shout outs as well. There is also a cameo, from Bob the Cricket, it's a thing. Hope you enjoy and laughs with us! www.shapedpodcast.com Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie chat about letting go, burning stuff, and crossing thresholds. Oh, Father's Day, we have feelings about you! Also, where can we get sand paper soap? Etsy, we are looking at you. www.shapedpodcast.com Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie respond to Terry Gross' Fresh Air interview with author Mary Pipher. Mary Pipher's new book, Women Rowing North, chronicles the positive aspects of transitioning from middle age to old age: "At this life stage, women start granting themselves the power of no." www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Mary Pipher on Fresh Air: https://n.pr/2Z31ywe Mary Pipher's Books:...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie chat about anxiety and tools to cope with the "worries". This conversation was inspired by Chris Westfall's (@westfallonline) Forbes article, "Coping With Stress, Burnout Or Anxiety: The One Thing You Need To Know". The discussion was also inspired by the artist Gabby Frost www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Chris Westfall's Forbes Article: http://bit.ly/2MqwQvs...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie respond to Shankar Vedantam's Hidden Brain NPR podcast interview with Keith Payne. Dr. Payne is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and his research asks questions like: Why does feeling poor sometimes have more powerful effects than actually being poor? Why does no one feel rich? We also have feelings. A lot of them. This is a long one, so get comfy. www.shapedpodcast.com...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss normalizing periods and the shifting public conversations and actions we all have (or don't have) about the ol' monthly menstruation. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Lindy West http://www.lindywest.net @thelindywest Guardian Article: http://bit.ly/2J1VgZyLINDYBLEEDS Brittney McNamara @brittneymac15 Teen Vogue Article: http://bit.ly/2Y3Q4YPPERIODEMOJI...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss their own experiences with aging and female invisibly. Inspired by Akiko Busch's - The Invisibility of Older Women - article in The Atlantic. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Akiko Busch's Atlantic Article: http://bit.ly/2VQkIYk Briefly mentioned a Terry Gross podcast but then didn't talk about it. D'Oh! We will do a whole podcast about this soon....

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss Dr. Brene Brown's new Netflix special - The Call to Courage www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Dr. Brene Brown @brenebrown https://brenebrown.com Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 800-603-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss the celebrations and struggles with grey hair. This conversation was inspired by Rachel Lubitz's article - Stop Telling Me What To Do With My Grey Hair (and amazing photos by Lee O'Connor) in Refinery 29. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Rachel Lubitz @rachellubitz Refinery 29 Article: http://bit.ly/2Vht3UpGREY Resources: Between Friends Domestic Violence...

Shaped: A comedy self-help podcast from two gals (women) who can't help themselves. In this episode Amy and Kelsie discuss their own experiences with religion and discuss how unbalanced male power in any organized religion will lead to oppression. Inspired by Sady Doyle's - Misogyny Is the Catholic Church’s Original Sin - article in Medium. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: Sady Doyle @sadydoyle Medium Article: http://bit.ly/2VXQwqGDOYLE John Ortberg Resources: Between Friends...