If I Speak
Episodes
128: Does a widening income gap spell trouble between friends?
Hosts Asha and Mole discuss whether Harry Potter adults are more annoying than Disney adults, attributing the former’s prevalence to their pervasive integration into public life.
127: Help! I think my friend is in love with me?!
Ash and a guest discuss the decline of traditional status markers, contrasting the hollow validation of social media with the deep fulfillment found in offline reciprocal obligations.
126: What if you don’t have to feel anxious 24/7?
Hosts Ash and Moira discuss escaping chronic stress and the fight-or-flight response, sharing personal experiences with acupuncture, swimming, and the importance of pointless play.
125: Is the era of conspicuous consumption nearly over?
Hosts of "If I Gristle" debate the decline of hyper-consumerism, attributing it to economic pressures and a cultural backlash against purposeless influencer content.
124: Are you afraid of being ordinary?
Hosts Ash and Truly discuss the modern obsession with being a "main character" versus the fear of being an "NPC," linking it to social media’s attention economy and consumerism.
123: How can I get better at dealing with rejection?
122: Can you change who you’re attracted to? w/ Annie Lord
Hosts Ash and Moira welcome author Annie Lord to discuss her debut novel, *The Project*, which explores makeover tropes and dating disillusionment.
121: Is it time to stop height-shaming men?
120: Help! I’m dreading moving to the suburbs with my partner