The Normalizers
This is what is missing from the public education system. Normalizing awkward, uncomfortable and taboo discussions about mental health, emotional health, sex ed, LGBTQ+, BLM and more! Follow @monicatheteacher on TikTok
Episodes
September 8, 2022 • 45 mins
Ash and Monica explain, in simple terms, what nonbinary means. Intended for people who don't really know much about gender identity outside of the typical "male and female," and are open to learning! This podcast covers biological sex, gender identity, gender norms, gender expression, and how to best support your nonbinary loved ones.
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August 1, 2022 • 35 mins
Ash and Monica discuss their culture, and the queer Indian experience, in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month! TW for discussion of ableism and mistreatment of autistic youth from the 33 minute mark onwards.
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July 11, 2022 • 17 mins
Ash and Monica discuss their account getting banned, major setbacks in their lives, and how to deal with roadblocks.
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June 22, 2022 • 11 mins
Ash and Monica talk about Ash's little sister, Summer, coming out as a trans girl and their reactions to it.
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June 14, 2022 • 15 mins
Ash and Monica discuss the Normalizers' plans for pride month, and also the meaning of pride month in general!
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May 11, 2022 • 29 mins
Ash and Monica discuss burnout, their upcoming book, why they've stopped making as much content over the past few months, productivity, and coping skills.
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February 16, 2022 • 22 mins
Ash and Monica discuss Ash's personal experience with their gender expression and gender identity, and how that interacts with body dysmorphia, dysphoria, and more.
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January 31, 2022 • 16 mins
Ash and Monica discuss productivity culture, burnout, and their personal experiences with balancing (or not balancing) work and life.
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January 19, 2022 • 22 mins
Ash and Monica discuss the concept of labels, what makes them valid or invalid, and controversial microlabels like gynosexual and bi-lesbian
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January 13, 2022 • 14 mins
Ash and Monica give an update on their life, the Normalizers, and more! They discuss potential new projects and changes to their current platform.
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November 17, 2021 • 28 mins
Ash and Monica discuss various issues surrounding the trans community for transgender awareness week.
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October 28, 2021 • 10 mins
Ash and Monica discuss tips for safe binding!
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October 20, 2021 • 13 mins
Ash and Monica discuss the current state of LGBTQ+ representation in the media and their opinions on what needs improvement
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October 9, 2021 • 25 mins
Monica and Ash discuss Monica's own journey with mental health (and her life story in general!), and some coping skills she used!!
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October 5, 2021 • 21 mins
Ash and Monica explore Ash's mental health journey and talk about the coping mechanisms they've learned over the years!
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September 23, 2021 • 16 mins
Join Ash and Monica as they discuss Ash's experience questioning their own sexuality and eventually realizing they were a nonbinary lesbian.
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September 16, 2021 • 19 mins
Ash revisits their gender identity after a year of the Normalizers, explaining their process and journey.
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August 26, 2021 • 21 mins
Monica and Ash discuss loneliness and its mental health impacts, and how to cope with it.
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August 19, 2021 • 24 mins
Ash and Monica (and Pedro!) discuss the unique experiences of the achillean (mlm/nblm) community.
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July 31, 2021 • 42 mins
Ash and Monica discuss disabilities awareness, accommodations, and how you can be a better ally to disabled people.
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