Episode 12: On Eating Disorders and Meddling Mothers, Dating While Queer, and Navigating Tricky Sibling Situations

Episode 4: Emotional Vampires, Misanthropy, Getting Yourself the Hell to Therapy: In this episode Kate and Sally discuss "emotional vampires," answer listener questions about how to approach someone you like, and how to not hate the world. PLUS Sally recommends a song to get you through the day. Also, news about an upcoming live show! by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

41 min listen

Episode 5: Awful People from Your Past, Struggle Buddies, and Wanderlust on a Budget: In this episode Kate and Sally respond to a listener’s question about what to do when an awful person from her past is internet-famous for being a great guy. Plus: Don't ride the struggle bus alone! Use #strugglepodbuds to find other listeners... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

40 min listen

Episode 10: On Weaponizing Heteronormativity and How No One Knows How to Do Relationships: In this episode Kate and Sally catch you up on their lives, from how charming and wonderful Norm Lewis is to friend breakups that suck. They discuss emails from a couple of listeners, including one who has figured out the perfect way to trick... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

36 min listen

The Struggle Bus: Pilot Episode!: Hosts Kate and Sally discuss how they met, what not to say to someone who has just gone through a break up, and give advice about helping friends through other tough times. Plus, they answer their first listener question! by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

31 min listen

The Struggle Bus: Episode 2: In this episode Kate and Sally talk about some of their struggles this week, and answer a listener question about finances and friendship. Plus, what not to do when you see a table full of women at a restaurant. And a new theme song by Marty Scanlon! by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

34 min listen

Episode 8: Caring For a Partner (Who Sometimes Faints or Falls Down) and Porn, Sex, and Mismatched Sex Drives. Plus, EMDR and labels: In this episode Kate and Sally share some recent health scares (everyone’s fine!) in their lives and their feelings about how complicated relationships become when one partner cares for the other. They then discuss a listener’s letter... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

38 min listen

Episode 19: Taking It An Hour At A Time: In this episode Kate shares some mental health updates and Sally responds to a listener’s email about queer allyship. Then they answer an email from someone who needs advice on how to deal with life stuff while also being overwhelmed by life... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

49 min listen

Episode 15: Surprise, Assholes! (On Coming Out): In this episode Kate and Sally discuss all different kinds of coming out, answering emails from: a married man who cross dresses and wants his partner to understand who he is, a semi-closeted lesbian living in a conservative, religious community, and... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

44 min listen

Episode 7: A Dab of (Talk About) Bisexuality, Why It’s Never Too Late To Start Over Even Though It Always Feels Like It Is, and Dealing with Jealousy and Control in Relationships (No Matter Where You Live): In this episode: The Zin is in and the shoes are off (literally). Sally talks about her first ever Christmas and Kate's eventful (not in a good way) New Year's Eve. Next up, Kate and Sally respond to a young single parent who wants to explore a new... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

39 min listen

Episode 26: Super Special Holiday Special: In this episode Kate and Sally make a very special announcement about The Struggle Bus. They then answer listener emails about dealing with colleagues who are monsters, parents who aren’t accepting, and how to make tricky career decisions. Then... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

84 min listen

Episode 12: On Eating Disorders and Meddling Mothers, Dating While Queer, and Navigating Tricky Sibling Situations: In this episode Kate and Sally talk about those rare beautiful moments when you realize everything is (sort of) okay (for now). Then they answer a listener email about dealing with an ~intense~ mom when a history of disordered eating is in... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

41 min listen

The Struggle Bus: Episode 3: In this episode, Kate and Sally discuss siblings, horrible professors and getting out of unhealthy situations. Also, Kate tells an embarrassing story and Sally doles out some wisdom from RuPaul. Theme song by Marty Scanlon! by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

34 min listen

Episode 32: White Privilege III: In this episode Kate and Sally get kinda loopy. They answer emails about looking for jobs when you’re gender non-conforming, flirting outside of your relationship, and what to do when a friend makes out with your crush. Plus, show... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

49 min listen

Episode 9: WTF You're Supposed To Do When A Bully From Your Former Life Is Back In Your World and WTF Therapy Is Really Like: In this episode: Kate and Sally read some incredible iTunes reviews, unveil a brilliant new way to incorporate your questions into the show, and get excited about Norm Lewis. They then read a letter from a listener who wants advice on how to deal with... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

38 min listen

Episode 14: How to Deal with Mansplainers, Women Who Don’t Want To Be Hit On, and Relationships: In this episode Kate and Sally discuss a listener’s question about how she dealt with a mansplainer. They then help a lost listener understand how to rethink his approach to talking to women. Finally they give a listener strong opinions about... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

48 min listen

Episode 17: Online Dating Profiles, DWIs, and #Veganproblems: In this episode Kate’s and Sally answer an email from a listener who needs help with his OkCupid profile, from the conceptualizing to the writing. They then discuss an email from a listener who is dealing with guilt and self-loathing after... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

43 min listen

Episode 13: Advice for Self-Aware Teenagers And How Dating is a Numbers Game: In this episode Kate and Sally talk about loss, grief, and migraines and then answer an email from a listener about being a senior in high school dealing with…all kinds of stressful life stuff. They then respond to a listener who wants some... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

47 min listen

Episode 25: Lots of Feelings and A Good Deal Of Opinions: In this episode Kate and Sally introduce a new recommendation segment. (Please help them name it!) They then answer emails about choosing between the security of a job you hate and the riskiness of pursuing your dream, dealing with preachy... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

51 min listen

Episode 20: Sometimes It's Just A T.P. (A "Their Problem"): In this episode Kate and Sally answer an email from a listener who wants some advice on how to deal when people constantly mislabel their sexuality. Then they respond to a listener who’s weighing the pros and cons of entering a 12-step program... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

38 min listen

Episode 22: Pump Up The Self-Care: In this episode Kate and Sally give advice to a listener who suffers from panic attacks and needs help figuring out how to deal until they can get to a counselor. Then they answer an email from a listener who is a high-functioning schizophrenic... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

49 min listen

Episode 6: Double Decker Struggle Buses, the Perfect Word to Describe Your Sexuality to Everyone (Does Not Exist), and (More) Clarifications on Catcalling: In this episode Kate and Sally thank listeners for writing and tweeting amazing things and for reviewing the podcast in iTunes and giving it 5 stars (hint). Kate shares her recent trip on the struggle bus and Sally vents about white people performing... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

45 min listen

Episode 33: Neko Atsume: In this episode a fan from Norway teaches Kate and Sally how to properly pronounce Lykke Li’s name. Then they discuss Neko Atsume, how to talk to people about old self-harm scars, friendship triangles in which one friend might be abusive, and... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

56 min listen

Episode 11: Taking a Therapy Hiatus as Self-Care and Hell is (Almost All) Other People For One Reason Or Another: In this episode Kate and Sally talk about why rainy days are the best days and how taking a break from therapy is the ultimate self-care. They answer listener emails about making friends when you’re socially awkward, dealing with people when you... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

41 min listen

Episode 37: Winona Ryder: In this episode Kate and Sally discuss what to throw or break when you’re in an uncontrollable rage. Then they answer emails about figuring out dating, siblings with addiction, and how to do self-care when you’re depressed. by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

47 min listen

Episode 21: The Facts of Life: In this episode Kate and Sally answer an email from a listener who recently suffered a bummer of a romantic heartbreak and is wondering how to make sense of it. Then they discuss an email from someone who is worried about being able to maintain... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

42 min listen

Episode 23: Autumn Awakening: In this episode Kate and Sally talk about how gratitude is important but is also hippie garbage. They then answer an email from a listener who is wondering how to start coming out as genderqueer in their conservative environment. They then discuss an... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

49 min listen

Episode 34: Sorry, Birdie (TSB Live!): In this episode Kate and Sally and special guests Janeane Garofalo and Chemda Hennessy answer audience questions at the first-ever Struggle Bus LIVE. Complete with lots of laughs and a doozy of a blooper. Recorded at Union Hall in Brooklyn on February... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

67 min listen

Episode 16: When the Going Gets Rough: In this episode Kate and Sally read an update from a listener about her limp handshake and the mainsplainer who mansplained it to her. Then they answer emails asking about trigger warnings, sexuality stuff, what to do when the going gets very rough,... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

40 min listen

Episode 18: Extra Long Super Special Episode (With Bonus Rants!): In this extra long episode Sally rants her face off about marriage equality and intersectionality. Then Kate tells a story about dealing about a restaurant guest who customersplained why she was undertipping. They then answer listener emails about:... by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

57 min listen

Episode 36: Lean In: On this episode Kate and Sally answer emails about open relationships, making a huge and scary life change, and overbearing parents. They also mispronounce "Neko Atsume" over and over. by The Struggle Bus: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Other Hilarious Stuff

43 min listen

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Episode 12: On Eating Disorders and Meddling Mothers, Dating While Queer, and Navigating Tricky Sibling Situations

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