Prepare to be captivated as "50 Shades of Engagement" peels back the layers of relationships, exposing the vulnerabilities, joys, and complexities that lie within every real relationship. Get ready for an emotional and enlightening journey that will leave you pondering the depths of the human experience, and the true meaning of engagement.
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Poseidon is the god of the sea, Dionysus of wine and merrymaking, and Emily Oster? She’s the god of parenting. An economics professor at Brown University, Oster has built a massive and loyal audience by providing overwhelmed parents with the information and data they need to make solid and sound parenting decisions in a very confusing world. Her first book, Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong—and What You Really Need to Know, sold over a million copies and was tr ...
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Ep 3: Are We Feeding Kids the Wrong Foods?
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In January 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics surprised doctors and parents by changing its guidelines on treating childhood obesity to include the use of popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, also known as semaglutide, for children ages 12 years or older. And parents all over the country were faced with yet another difficult dec…
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Ep 2: Have We Forgotten How to Discipline?
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There are a lot of different approaches to discipline, and they’ve changed wildly in America over the decades. On one end of the spectrum, there’s the old school, 1950s approach: spanking. Then, there are middle-ground approaches: time-outs, warning systems, consequences, and punishments. And then, there are the fairly new approaches on the way oth…
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When Emily was a kid in the 1980s in New Haven, Connecticut, she grew up on a block with a lot of other children. Every day after dinner, around 6:30, everyone emptied out of their houses and went down to the church parking lot where they engaged in all kinds of unsupervised activities—throwing balls at each other in front of the church wall, climb…
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Raising Parents with Emily Oster premiers Wednesday, September 18, 2024.By The Free Press
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Navigating Illness in a Troubled Relationship: Love, Struggles, and Healing
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In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we explore the impact of illness on relationships, particularly when it strikes during a rocky romantic journey. Through personal stories, we delve into the complexities of supporting a partner through sickness while navigating existing relationship challenges. From the strains on communication and intimac…
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My co-host and I approached the topic with humor and lightheartedness: But, handling the situation with care and respect is essential to navigating the complexities of evicting a family member effectively and minimizing any emotional distress or strain on your relationship with any family member including the (Monster in law). LOL…
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How the internet has changed interactions with families and relationships.
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Centering around the topic of how the internet has changed interactions with families and relationships. This multi-discussion approach will enable a rich and multifaceted exploration of the topic, shedding light on the varied impacts of family life and relationships.By Pamela Screen, Veronica Steele, Tonda Kennedy and Mr. Williams
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How Long Should You Wait to Get Back on the Dating Horse?
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When deciding when to start dating after a breakup, consider your emotional readiness, personal growth, support network, need for healing and closure, individual circumstances, and the importance of open communication with potential partners.By Pamela Screen, Veronica Steele and Tonda Kennedy
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You popped the big question, but they said NO. How do you handle it?
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Do you know someone who popped the big question, but didn't get the answer they wanted? Beth and Tanner are off this week, so Pam brings in special guest Veronica (Ronnie) Steele to talk about what to do when it all goes wrong.By 50SoE
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Would you tell your friend if their significant other is a sleazy cheater?
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You know your friend's spouse (or S.O.) is cheating on them . . . do you tell your friend? Pam, Tanner and Beth do not agree on this dilema. Which one of the 50SoE host do you side with when it comes to informing people about cheaters?By 50SoE
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Does it still count as cheating if you don't tell anyone?
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Pam, Tanner and special guest Tonda Kennedy talk about communication and monogamy. When should you talk about dating exclusively, and what rules should a new couple follow? Listen in and tell us what you think!By 50SoE
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How dementia steals and destroys our closest relationships.
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Pam and Beth talk through research and personal experiences with one of our toughest and most sensitive subjects. What happens to our relationship with a loved one when they suffer from dementia?By 50SoE
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Friends of the opposite sex - allowed or not? Part 2.
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The 50SoE trio continue their discussion on the trust and communication difficulties that come with having opposite sex besties while in a relationship.By 50SoE
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Friends of the opposite sex - allowed or not? Part 1.
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In this episode, Tanner's friend Cierra joins us to talk about whether a man or woman in a committed relationship should have friends of the opposite sex. But do Pam and Beth agree with Cierra?By 50SoE
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How past experiences affect your relationships today.
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What childhood experiences led Pam, Tanner and Beth to form healthy, and not-so-healthy friendships and romances? Let's talk about it!By 50SoE
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Summer is on the way, and discussions of beach bodies are hitting the news. The 50SoE gang discuss how body image is pushed on us from childhood all the way through adulthood, and even into our sunset years.By 50SoE
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Love at first sight - fact or fluke?
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Love at first sight . . . does it even exist? And if it does happen, is it just a fluke? Beth, Pam and Tanner have very different opinions on this classic, romantic subject. Listen in and see who you agree or disagree with.By 50SoE
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How military recruits develop lifelong leadership skills.
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This week we have a special guest! Sgt. Brody talks about the education and experiences that help him develop leadership skills as a proud soldier in the Army National Guard.By 50SoE
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Does love mean the same thing that it used to?
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What does love mean to you? What criteria do you look for in choosing a partner? Pam, Beth and Tanner dive into their romantic requirements and a few disasters from the past.By 50SoE
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What happens when a business deal goes sour? This week, the trio talk about their experiences with companies that tried to get out of paying, or just wouldn't hold up their end of a contract.By 50SoE
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Ending a relationship, and the fallout that comes with it.
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In our season 1 finale, Tanner, Pam and Beth give their thoughts about ending relationships with people who are still with us.By 50SoE
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50 Shades of Engagement Returning to REAL Relationships We're every day people sharing relationship stories and encouraging our hosts, guests and audience members to share their experiences from the tamest to the wildest. At 50SoE we understand that relationships are never black and white. There are 50 shades to every engagement!…
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50 Shades of Engagement Returning to REAL Relationships We're just everyday people sharing relationship stories. Our platform encourages our hosts, guests and audience members to share their experiences from the tamest to the wildest. At 50SoE we understand that relationships are never black and white. There are 50 shades to every single engagement…
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In tonight's episode we explore the complexity of sibling relationships both familial and those established through "choosing our own family".
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Parents just don't understand - or do they?
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Tonight we’re talking about how our parental relationships shaped or influenced our partner choices and relationships. Some deep stuff!By 50SoE
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Tonight we’re talking about the relationship we have with ourselves. So what do we mean by that? Well, having a healthy self-relationship means you have the ability and willingness to do four things: value yourself as a person embrace your strengths and limitations acknowledge what is in or out of your control recognize the positive and negative so…
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Tonight we are talking about worklife balance, specifically to ask what is it, “can it exist” and do leaders understand or even want to honor it?”By 50SoE
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The intersection of feminism and traditional marriage.
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Tonight we're discussing the intersection of marriage and feminism. Do you think feminism affects the family, and how so? And, do all the 50SoE hosts agree on this question?By 50SoE
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The effect of social media on your relationships.
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Tonight we're talking social media. For all the positive benefits we find in online relationships, there is also the potential for Facebook and other sites to wreak havoc. What have Beth, Pam and Tanner dealt with?By 50SoE
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Our relationships with close friends and family who have died.
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Tonight we're discussing the relationships we had, and still have, with people who have passed way. Beth, Tanner and Pam dive deep into their past to talk about how these relationships still affect their lives.By 50SoE
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