**THIS EP WAS RECORDED PRE-ELECTION** This week the Ladies talk political polarization, and how internet culture contributes to widening the gap, plus what they personally do to keep it tame... or not in these social media streets. How do we balance activism with self-care. How much responsibility do we have to engage, if any?

Cherry Bomb in "The Rona": The US Elections - The Anxiety, The Relief... The Healing? The Ladies of Cherry Bomb talk anxiety, relief, and repair following the erratic emotions brought to the forefront during the US election following 4 years of Twittler's rein. Democracy rides again, but can we repair the gaping wounds brought to the surface. Is this what we needed to heal? How do we show up individually? What energy do YOU bring to the transformation ahead? Warrior? Teacher? Parent/Caregiver? Healer? Peacemaker? What other ways can you think of?

Cherry Bomb in "The Rona": RBG - Our Love Supreme We always hear that relationships take work... but what is in the job description. The women of Cherry Bomb learn from the life and love of RBG and her Love Supreme.

Cherry Bomb in "The Rona" : Representation in Media: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly This week on Cherry Bomb mass spoiler alert!  The women dish on movies and TV that shaped their own experiences and perceptions around queer experience and coming out. No matter how you identify, everyone wants to see themselves represented in media. Have you ever thought about how your own reflection in storytelling affected your coming out story?

Cherry Bomb in "The Rona" : It's Getting (Menopausally) Hot in Here  We still want to take off all our clothes but now, for very different reasons. We'd pay anything for a tear-away shirt and a perfectly placed cool breeze. In this episode we talk about what is going on in our society when we are encouraged to be quiet about the menopause? Whether you are anticipating the 'change' or have been there and got the post menopause T-shirt we are sharing our top tips, shirking shame and realizing more of us than we thought are affected by late night heat. We'd love to hear how you are navigating your own private summers so get in touch...

Cherry Bomb in"The Rona": Keeping it Sexy for Yourself The ladies heed the advice of RuPaul... “If you don't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?” when they discuss the importance of self-care in keeping themselves and their relationships sexy. The options are abundant... nooners... gardening... nooners in the garden... join them as they discover the ways to keep it spicy under the covers in these trying Rona times. Gloria's 90's Play list:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0RorDCVBtetKMjtNfvX9iO?si=8OmJ-dFkR6GjwbxEqMbxwA Flameless Remote Controlled Candles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PVH9849/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_wJPpFbMAGV2NG NSFW!!!:WAP Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsm4poTWjMs

The week the Ladies of Cherry Bomb dig into Apology Languages. Dr. Gary Chapman who who penned the book "The 5 Love Languages" also wrote a book on APOLOGY languages, and how learning the different styles you, and others in your life anchor in can make our relationships better. Each of the Ladies took the quiz to find out what category they fall into. Do they agree with the results? Would their past relationships have been better or saved if they'd had this info? How will they use it in the present? Find out on this weeks episode, and take the quiz yourself to see where you fall! https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/apology-quiz/

Cherry Bomb in "The Rona" :The Art of Quitting This week the Ladies tackle the intricacies of quitting. Whether it be a job, a relationship, a friendship when do you take your leave? Do you do it gracefully or wreck shop as you go? How do you know when it's that time?

The Ladies talk about how they are feeling during this year's Pride that is limited by Covid, and dishing about favorite Pride memories!

Play the Covid Quiz with the Ladies of Cherry Bomb. Are you ready to get out and about yet?  What are you comfortable doing as things start creeping very slowly back to a new normal? What’s your socially distant comfort zone?   Quiz question based on the follow article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/08/upshot/when-epidemiologists-will-do-everyday-things-coronavirus.html Gloria's face human "litter box" https://www.rei.com/product/876179/reliance-luggable-loo-portable-toilet?CAWELAID=120217890000800432&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=100738964535&CATCI=pla-366418484527&cm_mmc=PLA_Google&product_id=8761790001&ad_type=pla&channel=online&partition_id=366418484527&target_id=pla-366418484527&brand_flag=&adgroup_id=100738964535&campaign_id=9919350858&location_physical=9031132&cid=432163240269&network=g&network_type=search&device_type=c&merchant_id=1209243&gclid=CjwKCAjwltH3BRB6EiwAhj0IUEI6AJGpH5pOmCYjUONDUax7NXsojWr_tMqA3uvpCeiA-9c6Q6PtWRoC6qAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds