Less tea, more wine—Selene and Pascale are spilling the polypropylene-laced tea in this delightfully unpredictable episode! First, they open the lid on a grim reality: every twist of a bottle cap or peel of plastic wrap is adding more microplastics to our food and drinks. Even our seemingly innocuous tea bags are seeping the plastic they’re heat-sealed with into our systems. It’s not just pollution—it’s accumulation. These tiny invaders are building up in our bodies in the most alarming places, and the girls get real about the ginormous health risks and the global efforts to turn the plastic tide.
Then things get artfully weird with a virtual visit to the Museum of Bad Judgment, where personal stories and true crime collide on canvas, transforming regrettable choices into provocative paintings.
And because they can't resist a little solstice drama, your favorite duo discusses Pascale’s miserable misadventure at a nature-meets-new-age gathering, complete with awkward meditation, spiritual side-eye, and a group activity that made Pascale seriously reconsider karma.
Add a sprinkle of religion talk, a dash of existential dread, and a soothing dollop of cozy mystery TV, and you've got a full-bodied episode that’s as deep as it is hilarious. Join them for laughs, truth bombs, and a gentle reminder that sometimes the worst decisions make the best stories.
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Episode Keywords
microplastics, health risks, plastic pollution, global treaty, art, crime, summer solstice, environmental issues, food safety, health awareness, nature, meditation, unlearning, group dynamics, art therapy, summer solstice, spirituality, karma, religion, cozy mysteries
Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Laughing
00:59 The Disturbing Truth About Microplastics
05:31 Understanding Microplastics and Their Impact
10:39 The Global Plastics Treaty and Individual Responsibility
16:06 Personal Experiences with Plastic and Health Concerns
18:29 Aluminum and Health Concerns
19:59 The Museum of Bad Judgment
25:03 Art Inspired by True Crime
28:16 Exploring the Concept of a Museum
36:02 Summer Solstice Reflections
40:02 Nature and Personal Comfort Zones
42:16 Unlearning and Self-Discovery
48:01 Art Therapy and Personal Expression
53:53 Skepticism Towards Spirituality and Religion
57:16 The Impact of Cults and Religion
59:40 Indoctrination and Personal Beliefs
01:02:13 Religion as a Weapon
01:03:27 Historical Examples of Religious Fraud
01:04:45 The Comfort of Music and Group Activities
01:06:51 Guilty Pleasures in Television
01:10:36 The Allure of Cozy Mysteries
