Afternoon Snack

In my first solo episode, I (Meredith) step behind the mic to reflect on the tension between joy, guilt, and real resistance. This show dives into the nuance of emotional substitution and how feel-good phrases like “Joy is Resistance” can unintentionally bypass the real work of activism.

We will explore what true resistance looks like (spoiler: it’s not always comfortable), and how we can hold both joy and responsibility without confusing the two.

I'm going to challenge you to build your emotional capacity, reflect on your guilt, and start engaging with real sustained action.

You don’t need to agree, you just need to stay curious.

Topics Covered:


The myth of "joy as resistance"


Baldwin, Lorde, and the call for responsibility


Emotional partitioning (hello, divided plate metaphor!)


Guilt vs. action in the face of injustice


What real resistance actually looks like

🎧 This is one to share—especially with someone who’s been struggling to find clarity in the chaos.

James Baldwin
The Fire Next Time
Notes of a Native Son
Nobody Knows My Name
Begin Again by Eddie Gaude

Black Feminism & Structural Critique
Sister Outsider
Feminism Is for Everybody
All About Love
Hood Feminism
⁠AgainstWhite Feminism⁠

Intersectionality & Power
Black Feminist Thought
Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory

Contemporary Cultural Analysis
We Were Eight Years in Power
Eloquent Rage

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This episode is a research round up! We are discussing three
new (ish) studies and reviews on nutrition, strength training, and a study that
helped us change our mind!

Nutrition: The
effect of fasting or calorie restriction on autophagy induction: A review of
the literature

Strength Training: Muscular
Adaptations in Single-Set Resistance Training Performed to Failure or with
Repetitions-in-Reserve

Changed our Minds: The Sweet Tooth Trial

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In this episode, I sit down with Kristi Mohn to talk about the 20 year anniversary of Unbound Gravel, the impact of community and local flavor on race longevity, and why the work for women and diversity is always worth doing. We talk about leadership in every day life and the power of subtle influence that occurs independent of platform size.

Kristi has some very cool new things coming up including a gravel training camp called Training Grounds in Patagonia, AZ in late February that's meant to help riders get ready for the big spring classic races like Mid South and Unbound. You can learn more about Training Grounds here:

https://www.ridebikeseatfood.com/traininggroundspatagonia

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When public figures, athletes, celebrities, and most especially - women, speak out after political or social crises, they're often met with the same tired command: “Stay in your lane.” In this episode, we unpack why that phrase is more than just dismissive, it’s a tool of patriarchal control. From celebrity activism to everyday leadership, we explore how visibility equals influence, and why using your voice is a form of power. This episode challenges the idea that any of us should remain quiet or apolitical and makes the case that all people, regardless of their platform, are leaders with the ability to drive change.

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In this episode, we are diving headfirst into coping mechanisms. Aka adapted survival skills. They develop for a reason and yet we judge ourselves so harshly for using them. And while it's tempting to think that they are what keep us stuck, we'd challenge you to consider how embracing them may be the key to getting unstuck. We're also going to introduce you to our adaptive child alter-egos, Taz and Ursula.

Key Topics in this episode:

The "adaptive child" vs. "wise adult" framework

Why coping mechanisms persist even when they're no longer helpful

How shame creates loops that prevent change

The role of nervous system safety in building new habits

Identity shifts and the grief that comes with change

Practical approaches: naming your inner child, self-compassion over self-bullying

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