Hey friends, and Happy Holidays! We know this time of year can be difficult for many, really underscoring the need for community. So, the theme of this episode is community. We talk about showing up (even when we really don’t want to), kin keeping, and the pressure of being the adults now expected to carry on extended family traditions.

We also get into:

• Community during the holiday season (7:36)

• Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, S3 E1 (40:00)

• All’s Fair and if we’ll watch (1:01:43)

• Wicked: For Good excitement, no spoilers! (1:05:00)

Products Mentioned (27:40):

• Brittany’s newsletter, Your Coworkers Aren’t Your Friends

• Noir Bookshop and Noir Print Co.

• • Donate to ONYX, the free public book vending machine.

• Her Take Works, a bi-weekly newsletter by Ashley Trawick that spotlights the works and voices of Black women and WOC in media.

• STS Beauty, a Chicagoland braider that gave Ashley inchessss!

Currently, Good Home Training is brought to you by our own wallets and from our living room, but if you’d like to sponsor us get in touch at goodhometrainingpod@gmail.com.

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Special thanks to Devan Dewalt of DeVision Media for our theme music, KC King for producing this episode, and the city of Chicago for being the best third co-host we could ask for ❤️.

We’re back with another episode, but this time with a twist. In this themed episode, we take on the topic of kids these days. What are they doing, watching, reading? Can the girls even read? We’re discussing it all.

In this episode, we get into:

• Defining literacy terms for our listeners (13:30)

• Dangers of AI, SERIOUSLY Y’ALL IT’S ROTTING OUR BRAINS (20:00)

• Homecoming and prom season, keep it cute (39:34)

• Media for the kids vs. media about the kids, but for adults (51:14)

Products Mentioned:

• WNDR Museum located in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL

• CommonSense.org a resource for families that puts kids' safety and well-being first in the digital era

Currently, Good Home Training is brought to you by our own wallets and from our living room, but if you’d like to sponsor us get in touch at goodhometrainingpod@gmail.com.

HELP US GROW

Share this episode with your friends, family, and coworkers (only to cool ones). Follow us on Instagram @goodhometrainingpod or Threads under the same handle. Finally, rate, review, and subscribe to the pod so you don’t miss a single episode.

Special thanks to Devan Dewalt of DeVision Media for our theme music, KC King for producing this episode, and the city of Chicago for being the best third co-host we could ask for ❤️.

Whew! This was a heavy one y’all. If the news of the last few weeks has left you depleted, scared, confused, or misunderstood, know that it’s more than ok to log off (even if it means skipping this episode). Things are fragile right now. They have been for quite some time, and we couldn’t stay silent. So, we got on the mics.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why you should keep Chicago’s name out your mouth (12:24)

• The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination (33:05)

• Ways to stay grounded in the midst of constant negative news (54:43)

• Beyoncé and Jay Z kiki-ing with Ivanaka Trump and Jared Kushner (58:15)

Special thanks to reporting from The Trace on gun violence in Chicago to help us put this conversation surrounding the safety of our city into perspective.

Products Mentioned (26:54)

Both our “products” this week were local businesses in Chicago, IL. If you’re local and these spots are new to you, check them out and tell them the GHT pod sent you! If you’re not local, add these spots to your list for your next visit.

• Gotta B Crepes – A family-owned operated savory and sweet crepe stand popping up at farmers markets all over the city.

• In Good Spirits – A non-alc bottle show in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago. They’ve got something for everyone from the sober curious wine lover, the 420 friendly stoner, and those interested in harnessing the power of functional mushrooms.

• Harold Washington Library’s Makers Lab (honorable mention) - Located in downtown Chicago, and serving as the main hub for Chicago’s library system, the Makers Lab is the city’s first free and publicly accessible maker space. Visitors can try their hand at 3D printing, sewing, button making and so much more!

Currently, Good Home Training is brought to you by our own wallets and from our living room, but if you’d like to sponsor us get in touch at goodhometrainingpod@gmail.com.

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Share this episode with your friends, family, and coworkers (only to cool ones). Follow us on Instagram @goodhometrainingpod or Threads under the same handle. Tag us online while you're listening! We want to know what resonates with our listeners. Finally, rate, review, and subscribe to the pod so you don’t miss a single episode.

Special thanks to Devan Dewalt of DeVision Media for our theme music and the city of Chicago for being the best third co-host we could ask for ❤️.