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 The Jam TV show and Zanies this fall. www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: the kates: https://www.thekates.org The Jam TV Show: http://bit.ly/2ZcbtTDTHEJAM http://bit.ly/2oEtZRjHUFFJAM 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 Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

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 present (doritedonuts) Check out the donut celebration Shaped Podcast's InstaStories (@shapedpodcast) www.shapedpodcast.com Discussed on this podcast: CWFF at Stage 773: http://bit.ly/2Zm2Q5U https://www.tiktok.com/en/ 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 Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

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 book What the F*** CWFF at Stage 773: http://bit.ly/2Zm2Q5U 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 Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

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 at Stage 773: http://bit.ly/2Zm2Q5U Gillian Giles article in (@RadicalBodyLove): http://bit.ly/2GJY5fk OTM Interview with Jenny Odell: http://bit.ly/33fUijw Jenny Odell (@the_jennitaur) Book: How to do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy. On the Media (@onthemedia) Brooke Gladstone - OTM host (@OTMBrooke) Aparna Nancherla (@aparnapkin) Sara Tea (@saratea) 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 Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

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 on Medium is Roxane Gay’s endeavor! More info: @rgay @Medium @GayTheMagazine 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 Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB

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 YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline Call 888-293-2080 in Chicago Metropolitan Area Call 630-971-3927 in DuPage County Call 708-748-5672 in the South Suburbs Looking for a Therapist? (Thanks listener and friend Ellen for this info) http://liveoakchicago.com Contact Us Here: http://bit.ly/2YDRUk0SHAPEDWEB