It's been a hot minute since our last episode, but this one is a doozy, you don't want to miss! In this episode we bring you stories of matchmaking and finding 'quarantine friends,' and discuss other creative ways in which folks have been breaking quarantine in order to scratch that itch, and find a sense of freedom during this time of rules and restraint.

As the weather warms, and things begin to open up it feels like the urge to get outside, break social distancing and just run wild is even stronger. Are some of us scratching that itch and just being secretive about it? Or have others just channeled all that pent up energy into finding their inner baker, gardener, carpenter, hiker, woodworker, champion road cyclist, or are you just tik toking your way through quarantine…?

Perhaps this void of physical contact is creating space to explore ourselves on a deeper level - but the question becomes, how do the rules of engagement, consent and boundaries change as things open up more, and how do we start to let people back in to our neatly curated and protected bubbles?

Our hope? This episode makes you laugh, helps you get some of your own wiggles out, and help you think about your own steps for breaking free, and what that looks like for you.

Also featured in this episode:

Carson Mills: A world traveler and history teacher, currently living in Charleston, SC.

The Washington Post's article entitled 'I'd pay $50 for a 2-minute hug' by Lisa Bonos @lisabonos

Queen's infamous song, 'I Want to Break Free'.

Hosted/Produced by Rachel Sotak + Meagan Ferns