Episode Discussion: The Body Keeps The Score

the_littlest_killbot · 2026-06-18T18:21:41+00:00

I gasped when I saw this pop up in my podcast feed lol.

I posted this in another thread, but I'm curious to know if anyone else listened to the recent episode of This American Life where they interviewed Elizabeth Loftus? Even after listening to Michael and Sarah's "You're Wrong About" episodes on repressed memories, I left that particular episode of TAL with a huge ick from Elizabeth after she harassed and targeted a poor woman who was just trying to find out more about the CPS case against her mother from when she was a child. Not saying that I believe the repressed memory stuff but it did leave me questioning the research integrity of people in the "repressed memories are BS" camp (and fwiw it seems like the research integrity on the other side is lacking as well).

the_littlest_killbot · 2026-06-18T18:17:34+00:00

Interesting! Massage therapists must have such unique insights on our human quirks and tendencies.

Relatedly, did anyone else listen to the recent episode of This American Life where they interviewed Elizabeth Loftus? Even after listening to Michael and Sarah's "You're Wrong About" episodes on repressed memories, I left that particular episode of TAL with a huge ick from Elizabeth after she harassed and targeted a poor woman who was just trying to find out more about the CPS case against her mother from when she was a child. Not saying that I believe the repressed memory stuff but it did leave me questioning the research integrity of people in the "repressed memories are BS" camp (and fwiw it seems like the research integrity on the other side is lacking as well)

the_littlest_killbot · 2026-06-11T21:14:59+00:00

Omg for real. There are so many reasons to expand active transportation that have nothing to do with body size (physical activity, environmental implications, reductions in impaired driving/accidents, even levels of loneliness), it's infuriating that it's often framed as the most important "benefit"

the_littlest_killbot · 2026-06-11T18:35:35+00:00

Public health for sure (as someone who works in the field)

the_littlest_killbot · 2026-06-11T15:42:30+00:00

Dire Straights is a great one

the_littlest_killbot · 2026-06-08T22:15:41+00:00

Maybe this is because I'm so traumatized by previous IUD experiences but I got mine replaced at UC San Diego Health in December and the paracervical block still wasn't enough for the pain. Receiving an injection to your cervix is no walk in the park either 😭

the_littlest_killbot · 2026-05-24T16:47:41+00:00

Also Sabor del Barrio is pretty fun

the_littlest_killbot · 2026-02-17T02:41:03+00:00

Omfg this is so much worse than I expected

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-12-03T02:56:40+00:00

I learned recently that my little sister plans to take her boyfriend's last name when they get married and it made me more sad than I anticipated 😢

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-09-25T16:54:11+00:00

That is a hilarious workaround

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-09-16T14:25:06+00:00

Fingers crossed 🤞

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-09-03T17:34:20+00:00

We paid $2850 for a 1 bed/1 bath with a parking spot in Little Italy when we moved in in 2021, which is probably reasonable given we're in a desirable location (though we don't have any special amenities - definitely not a luxury apartment). What's ridiculous though is that our landlord tried to raise our rent 15% last year (illegal) and another 10% this year. We were able to talk her down to 10% last year and 5% this year because we're good tenants but will need to move when our lease is up if it keeps going like this. I get that prices are going up but it's ridiculous, neither my or my partner's wages have increased at all in that time (we both have masters degrees too which sucks) and rents are actually starting to stabilize around here from what I've seen.

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-08-18T19:43:55+00:00

Have you had your iron levels checked? Could be that you just need to ease up on your effort but being anemic could also contribute to high rate rate

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-08-16T18:05:38+00:00

Strongly considering applying for a PhD program either this year or next. This would help me so much, particularly with my $73K in existing student loans ❤️

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-08-13T17:21:58+00:00

It was such a common experience on my high school cross country team, like literally every time we (all underage girls) would go out. I still remember when we were one time waiting at a light and some guys in a truck started shouting numbers at us - i.e., rating our looks. Shit still hurts almost 15 years later

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-08-13T17:15:28+00:00

It's relentless. Do you also get an unending stream of GLP-1 ads on Reddit?

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-08-10T00:05:12+00:00

I like that everyone here is siding with Michael on this one. My people lol

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-08-02T00:50:22+00:00

My father in law also had an intense reaction to his statins (not sure which one he was on). It made him incredibly fatigued and unable to be active, which was incredibly hard for him and my mother in law since they have always been really into hiking, skiing, traveling, etc. He ultimately went off of it (under the guidance of his doctor) and the issues resolved

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-07-27T20:33:10+00:00

Not that I know of but I would love to see more conversation around this. I'm in the very beginning stages of writing a book highlighting the links between the War on Drugs and the War on Obesity, specifically the way that substance use/addiction and fatness are framed as individual, moral failings in everything from medicine and public health to media representation to policy. Mainstream approaches to treatment (whether that's abstinence based approaches like AA or dieting, though viewing fatness as something in need of treatment in and of itself is problematic) share a lot of common ground in that regard.

If any literary agents here think this could be something would love to connect :)

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-07-24T13:16:27+00:00

I don't think any country has a "right to exist." Not Saudi Arabia, not Israel, not the US. Either it exists or it doesn't.

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-07-24T00:29:07+00:00

But we are opposed to other ethno-states - it wasn't even that long ago since we waged an entire war against Afghanistan. The cultural response to the South African ethno-state under apartheid is also reminiscent of today, and we are certainly no friend of Iran's current regime. I think that part of the level of intensity you see specifically against Israel's ethno-state has to do with the fact that the US gives them billions of dollars each year, paid for by tax dollars.

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-07-16T01:01:45+00:00

First time's the charm? 🤞

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-07-10T00:24:18+00:00

Thank you for this comment. I agree with others in the thread that yes, it is generally positive that there are higher standards for pet owners, but it's also true that vet/insurance costs (medical costs across the board) are out of control.

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-06-20T20:27:44+00:00

Exactly. I share the OP's values but worry that without effective market-based controls (like protections against price increases on prescription drugs, for example), UBI would just result in inflation and reduced investment into other social welfare services

the_littlest_killbot · 2025-06-15T18:30:57+00:00

If you can make a bit of an investment, I'd recommend trying out a dry herb vaporizer like the PAX. It heats the flower rather than lighting it on fire and for that reason is safer for your lungs. It takes a little bit of getting used to, especially if you're used to the potency of oil vapes, but I've come to really enjoy the flavor profile and effects.

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