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PODCAST INFO

• A new podcast episode drops every OTHER Monday
• Music credit: L-Ray Music, Courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.
• Learn more about your host, Cordelia, by clicking  here
• Be sure to follow Cordelia on Instagram: @codependentrecovery

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CITATIONS

• What is gossip?
  • Definition
• The origins of gossip
  •  Evolutionary Psychology explanation
• Is gossip all bad?
  • Trusted vs. not trusted
  • Harmless gossiping can be good
  • Societal benefits, such as holding others accountable
  • Celebrity gossip can be good, too
  • Other studies
    • Gossip can help morale in work place
    • Most of us engage in gossip, and it isn’t necessarily a bad thing
    • Negative gossip about celebrities
    • Dartmouth study from June 2021
• How to navigate gossiping
  • Successful gossiping tips
    • Evolutionary psychology perspective
    • Quote about a good gossiper
  • Not-so-good gossiping
    • Sharing to get ahead
    • Not trusted by others
    • Mean-spirited gossip
    • Sharing information to get back at someone
• Tactics to shut down unwanted gossip territory
  • Ask why you’re telling me this

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RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS + HELPING SURVIVORS

• Access free Google Drive materials here
• Helpful organizations
• Finding affordable therapy
• Check out the post index - Cordelia has tons of posts on today's topic as well
• Post Cordelia made about being an active bystander

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WORKBOOK + COMMUNITY + RESOURCES

• Are you going through a breakup or divorce?  Here is the link to the 98-page workbook.  Print version + ebook version available worldwide.
• Check out Cordelia's book recommendations here
  • Disclosure: Cordelia is an affiliate of Bookshop.org and she will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
• Want to join the community (i.e., community club or book club)? Click here
• Want access to free resources? Click here
• Interested in any other affiliate links? Click here
  • Note: affiliate links mean Cordelia  earns a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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SPONSOR INFO: IRON DOGGY
Disclosure: Cordelia will earn a commission if you click on the link & make a purchase.

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• These are the leashes I use for my dogs:
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• Or, here is my general link as well: Click here to explore Iron Doggy website

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