Opposites Unpacked: Recent Episodes
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A podcast about discovering the extraordinary treasures in your ordinary life. What makes you different makes you stronger!
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Summer Edition! This week we go all over the place randomly with our Quarantine-brains. We chat COVID, Lava, Bachelor’s, Eagles, Thailand, & San Diego. Short but sweet update this week! :)
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Summer Edition! This week we’re joined by a very special guest, Chad’s sister Ashley who is a 1st grade teacher AND a mother with her first child going into Kindergarten this year. We unpack the latest debate on what schools should be doing this fall and look it at from as many angles as we can. No matter where you line up, there’s a lot of good nuggets in here to consider. Just one more perspective to add to consider when thinking about such a complex issue. Enjoy!
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Show notes/links:
- LA & SD Schools Going Remote this Fall
- Axios-Ipsos poll: Americans ear return to school
- Gallup poll: Majority of US Parents Favor Full-Time, In-Person Schooling This Fall
- CDC COVID-19 Statistics by Age
- NYPost: Suicide By Cop Ruled COVID-19 Death
- CDC Guidance on Zombie Preparedness
Summer Edition!
Kaity gets scolded. We talk about our 4th of July and some music projects and also porn stars! These unscripted episodes are admittedly getting kinda weird.
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Show notes/links:
- Mia Khalifa’s Twitter Thread
Summer Edition…Happy Independence Day!!
Chad is wrong again!
TheSpiritualSelf
Fun Facts about Philly & our History We also take the US Citizen Naturalization Test!
Sign-up for Crypto.com and get $50 worth of MCO
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Show notes/links:
- Citizenship Test
Summer Edition!
Chad was wrong
Jump the shark, nuke the fridge
Cartoon emus (unleash the emu)
You can rent us by the hour
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Summer Edition!
Well things have been crazy! This week we chat about what we’ve been up to, coping with COVID, and talk about what our “thing” would be if we had a reality show.
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Show notes/links:
- "Derren Brown: The Push" on Netflix
This week we have a tough conversation about race and America in 2020.
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In light of current events, we have just a short message for you all this week. Stay safe, we love you all.
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Space whales & bananas abound in this special Memorial Day episode of Opposites Unpacked! Join us as we dig into our BIGGEST fears and phobias. We also chat about what we were up to last week, ask a weird question about Mars, and look forward to reading something positive.
Love always and all ways,
Kaity & Chad
Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)
In this Episode:
- Recapping our Week (03:27)
- Moment of Love (5:25)
- Main Topic: Our Biggest Fears (10:01)
- Here’s a weird question: Would you want to be the first couple on Mars? (40:32)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Read something positive (43:56)
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Show notes/links:
- Chapman University Study on Americans Biggest Fears
- Five Biggest Relationship Fears
Special double episode this week to make up for last week’s technical difficulties! Learn more about our personalities as we take the “sorta” Myers-Briggs Personality Test from 16personalities.com. We also chat about our week, ask a weird question about the being bored, and take a walk on the wild side in nature!
Love always and all ways,
Kaity & Chad
Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)
In this Episode:
- Recapping our Week (03:43)
- Moment of Love (10:06)
- Main Topic: Myers–Briggs Test (13:26)
- So here’s a weird question: Do deaf people get bored on solo road trips? (1:2:26)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Appreciate nature (1:05:07)
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Show notes/links:
- 16personalities.com (the test we took)
- Human Metrics Myers-Briggs Test
- Crystal Knows Myers-Briggs Test
- Criticism of 16personalities.com
Apologies for our technical difficulties and no episode last week but we got TWO coming at you this week (also on Thursday). Join Chad & Kaity as they unpack priorities (in your life and your relationships). We also chat about our week, ask a weird question human similarity to different animal species and, tell someone we love them always and all ways!
Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)
In this Episode:
- Recapping our Week (03:20)
- Moment of Love (10:25)
- Main Topic: Priorities (13:23)
- So here’s a weird question: Reptiles, Insects, or Birds? (38:29)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Tell someone you love them (45:20)
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Show notes/links:
- Sanvello
S**t gets deep as Chad & Kaity discuss ways to better support one another through hard times. We also chat about our week, answer a relationship question about a friend who lost a pet, learn something new (and teach it to someone else), and love always and all ways!
Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)
In this Episode:
- Recapping our Week (05:16)
- Moment of Love (10:13)
- Main Topic: “Supporting through Hard Times” (13:23)
- Tips from the Hip: Death of Friend’s Pet (43:34)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Learn & Teach (55:05)
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Show notes/links:
- Against the Stream Meditation
- TalkSpace (Online Therapy)
- BetterHelp (Online Therapy)
Mo returns for episode 14 of Opposites Unpacked as we talk about “Friends & Relationships”. We also chat about our week, answer a relationship question about quarantining, do something for ourselves, and love always and all ways!
Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)
In this Episode:
- Recapping our Week (02:28)
- Moment of Love (6:33)
- Main Topic: “Friends & Relationships” (8:18)
- Tips from the Hip: Breakups During Quarantine (43:34)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Doing Something for Yourself (51:43)
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Show notes/links:
- Why it’s important to have friends while in a relationship
- Study: University of Texas
- Psychology Today
- Friends Involvement in Relationships
- Things you should NOT share about your relationship (Readers Digest)
Kaity returns and brings along a special guest: Maureen (Mo) Laughead, otherwise known as Kaity’s mom! Join us for Episode 13 of Opposites Unpacked as we talk about “Keeping Things Interesting in a Relationship”. We also chat about our week, answer a relationship question about family members who don’t like your significant other, think of things that make us happy, and love always and all ways!
Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)
In this Episode:
- Recapping our Week (01:42)
- Moment of Love (5:49)
- Main Topic: “Keeping Things Interesting/Fresh in a Relationship” (8:18)
- Mo’s Tips from 36-years of Marriage (21:38)
- Tips from the Hip: Family Member Approval (39:45)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Thinking of Things that Make us Happy (47:05)
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Join us for a quick update on "Opposites Unpacked"
Don't forget to love always and all ways!
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Join us as Kaity takes over for Episode 12 of Opposites Unpacked for a trip down memory lane to talk about Social Media. We also chat about our week, answer a relationship question about a messed up situation, start a new project, and love always and all ways!
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In this Episode:
- Recapping our Week (02:21)
- Moment of Love (5:33)
- Main Topic: Social Media (10:10)
- Tips from the Hip: A Messed Up Situation (46:27)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Starting a Project (50:45)
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Show notes/links:
- Cybertown
Join us in quarantine for Episode 11 of Opposites Unpacked as we talk about the most pressing issues of our times….how to choose a restaurant or takeout! Also join us as we chat about our quarantine activities, answer a relationship question about first dates, reconnect with old friends, and love always and all ways!
Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)
In this Episode:
- Recapping our Week (04:44)
- Moment of Love (13:30)
- Main Topic: Choosing Restaurants/Takeout (18:28)
- Tips from the Hip: First Dates (48:53)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Reconnecting with Friends (54:41)
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Show notes/links:
- NYPost Survey of Relationships & Choosing Food
- Seated App
- Yelp
- Thrillist
- Eater
- Uwishunu
- Open Table
- Other Ridiculous Things Couples Fight About
Join us for a very special “Mystery Box” Edition of Opposites Unpacked as we do our best to heal the world with music during these tough times! Learn a bit about why music is so important to Chad, join us as we watch examples of people all around the world using music to cheer up their communities, and help us put together “A Playlist for the World” with audience suggestions!
Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)
In this Episode:
- Follow-ups from Episode 9 (03:15)
- Recapping our Week (04:44)
- The Mystery Box (7:12)
- Music Therapy (18:28)
- “A Playlist for the World” (25:14)
- A Playlist for the World" (Your Submissions) (29:13)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Getting People to Smile (49:02)
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Show notes/links:
- Fibonacci Sequence in Music
- American Music Therapy Association
- The Oldest Known Melody
- People Singing on Balconies in Italy
- Family Quarantine Dance Routine
- “A Playlist for the World” (Our shared playlist on Spotify)
This week on Opposites Unpacked, join us as we unpack our “Favorite Quirks”, chat about last week (#SpreadJoyNotCorona), answer a relationship question about being a little awkward, talk about spreading positivity, and as always feel the love always and all ways!
In this Episode:
- Follow-ups from Episode 8 (02:10)
- Recapping our Week (03:02)
- Love Always & All Ways (09:06)
- Main Topic: Favorite Quirks (13:31)
- Tips from the Hip: Advice on Being Awkward (48:37)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Spread Positivity (55:18)
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Show notes/links:
- Definition of Quirk
- Couples Reveal Secret Quirks
- Couples Discuss Their Favorite Quirks on Reddit
Listen in about Listening! This week on Opposites Unpacked, join us as we unpack “Listening Skills”, chat about last week’s compliment challenge, answer a relationship question about splitting the rent, talk about finding beauty in everyday things, and feel the love always and all ways!
In this Episode:
- Follow-ups from Episode 7 (02:42)
- What did we do last week? (08:09)
- Weekly Intention: Give a Compliment (09:38)
- Main Topic: Listening Skills (13:11)
- Types of Listening (20:09)
- Tips for Better Listening (30:10)
- Tips from the Hip: Advice on Splitting Rent (36:39)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Take a Picture of Everyday Beauty (42:17)
- Love Always & All Ways (45:39)
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Show notes/links:
- Why are they called Pet Peeves?
- Self-Assessment Study on Listening Skills
- Active vs. Passive Listening
- What Great Listeners Do (Harvard Business Review)
- 8 Types of Listening You Need to Know
- Different Types of Listening
- Prisma (App)
Things get a little heated in this episode as we decide to put it all on the table and discuss the biggest things that annoy us about one another! Join us as we unpack “Pet Peeves”, chat about last week’s meditation challenge, answer a relationship question about being moody, talk about giving compliments, and feel the love always and all ways!
In this Episode:
- Follow-ups from Episode 6 (01:28)
- What did we do last week? (03:31)
- Weekly Intention: 5-Minutes of Meditation (07:22)
- Main Topic: Pet Peeves (12:27)
- Chad’s Pet Peeves about Kaity (14:57)
- Kaity’s Pet Peeves about Chad (24:13)
- Common Pet Peeves (34:00)
- Driving Pet Peeves (39:19)
- Tips from the Hip: Relationship Advice (43:34)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Giving Compliments (47:57)
- Love Always & All Ways (51:29)
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Show notes/links:
- Brain.fm
- Dark Noise (iOS)
- Top 50 Marital Pet Peeves (Psychology Today)
- Top Pet Peeves Survey Monkey Survey
- Couples & Cars Survey
- 8 Relationship Pet Peeves
In this episode we learn a new language….5 actually! Join us as we unpack “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman and take the quiz for ourselves. We also check-in on our intention from last week, answer a relationship question about adoption, take a second to meditate on meditation, and feel the love always and all ways!
In this Episode:
- What did we do last week? (03:45)
- Weekly Intention: Making a Doctors Appointment (08:30)
- Main Topic: The 5 Love Languages (10:39)
- Our Previous Love Languages (24:08)
- Our Love Language Results (26:55)
- Tips from the Hip: Relationship Advice (44:54)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: 5-Minute Meditation (49:37)
- Love Always & All Ways (55:05)
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Show notes/links:
- The Five Love Languages (5lovelanguages.com)
- Suicide Prevention
- Mic.com Article On Effectiveness of Love Languages
- The Psychology Behind the 5 Love Languages
- Calm.com (Meditation App)
- Waking Up [from Sam Harris] (Meditation App)
- Breethe (Meditation App)
- Headpace (Meditation App)
In this episode we take a stab at Part 1 of unpacking “Millennials” including top myths and why we aren’t having as many kids, check-in on our intention from last week, answer a relationship question about texting, get scolded by Kaity for not taking care of ourselves, and feel the love always and all ways!
In this Episode:
- What did we do last week? (02:53)
- Weekly Intention: Love Always and All Ways (06:39)
- Main Topic: Millennials (10:45)
- “Millennials are…” Top Google Searches (13:00)
- Millennial Myths (30:23)
- Millennials Having Kids (37:45)
- What Should We Learn in School? (43:26)
- The Positives About Millennials (45:56)
- Tips from the Hip: Relationship Advice (49:40)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Go to the Doctor! (54:37)
- Love Always & All Ways (57:13)
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Show notes/links:
- Millennials Killing the Doorbell Industry
- Millennials Aren’t Eating as Much Cereal
- YouGov Report on Millennials and Loneliness
- WSJ Article about Millennials as “The Therapy Generation”
- Number 1 Complaint by Millennials in Therapy
- Federal Reserve Stats on Generational Wealth
- Time Magazine Article on Millennials
- Philadelphia Magazine: Millennials & Having Kids
In this episode we unpack “Valentine’s Day”, check-in on our intentions for last week, answer a relationship question, learn about loving always and all ways, and start a new weekly mini-segment!
In this Episode:
- What did we do last week? (03:58)
- Weekly Intentions (07:15)
- Main Topic: Valentine’s Day (16:17)
- Valentine’s Day when you’re single (23:00)
- Valentine’s Day when you’re married (32:00)
- Tips from the Hip: Relationship Advice (35:41)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Love Always and All Ways (40:44)
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Show notes/links:
- Lindsey Eryn (Daily Texts)
- The Universe Talks (Daily Emails)
- History of Valentine’s Day
- Valentine’s Day Encyclopedia Britannica
- Fun Facts about Valentine’s Day
In this episode we unpack “decorating”, check-in on the 10-second rule (and make a new 15-second rule), answer a relationship question, learn about setting weekly intensions, and…..accidentally get a little tipsy!
In this Episode:
- What did we do last week? (02:55)
- Weekly Intention: 10-Second Rule (07:33)
- Main Topic: Making the First Move in a Relationship (13:30)
- Decorating for Women vs. Men (29:13)
- Tips from the Hip: Relationship Advice (37:56)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: Setting Weekly Intensions (43:55)
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Show notes/links:
- Movie Recommendation: Parasite (2019)
- Life-Size Baby Yoda from Sideshow Collectibles
- Feng Shui: The Yin Yang Theory
- City University of New York Study on Gender Differences in Eyesight
- Pello Armchair from Ikea (Chad’s Original Decorating Sin)
In this episode we unpack “making the first move in a relationship”, check-in on our negative self-talk, answer a relationship question, & find out about the 10-second rule!
In this Episode:
- What did we do last week? (04:02)
- Weekly Intention: Negative Self-Talk (05:47)
- Main Topic: Making the First Move in a Relationship (12:25)
- Who Should Propose? (29:00)
- Tips from the Hip: Relationship Advice (31:49)
- K-Sauce Like a Boss: The 10-Second Rule (40:51)
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Show notes/links:
- University of Waterloo Study: "Personal control increases women’s direct relationship initiation"
- 5 Reasons Why More Women Should Make the First Move
- David Allen's "Getting Things Done"
In our first episode we discuss how we met, the top things we do and don't have in common, and answer a relationship question!
- Why Are We Doing This Podcast? (01:35)
- Main Topic: How We Met (05:23)
- The Top Things We DON'T Have in Common (10:32)
- The Top Things We DO Have in Common (21:49)
- "Ask the Opposites" Relationship Advice (34:18)
- "K-Sauce Like a Boss" - Negative Self-Talk (43:55)