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In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with actor Tian Richards (Tom Swift) about staying present, finding the best donuts in his favorite cities, and loving Black women. Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week - The Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade - and also provide resources for how to fight back. They also share a joint antidote this week: listening to,  “Break My Soul,” by the queen, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.   This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “Make an empty space in any corner of your mind, and creativity will instantly fill it.” - Dee Hock If you’re looking for resources following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade, check out the following: Plan C Pills: https://www.plancpills.org/ Repro Legal Helpline: https://www.reprolegalhelpline.org/ Call or text the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline: 1-833-246-2632 OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE Do you have a favorite antidote or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with writer, actor, and disability advocate Ryan O’Connell  (“Queer As Folk,” “Special,” “Awkward”) about finding the perfect swing set, working out, and staying chic.  Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week: Russia extending the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner and people finding fentanyl on crumpled dollar bills in Tennessee.  Amy and Grace also share their antidotes for the week, which include: listening to the “Sibling Rivalry” podcast and taking a long walk with ya’ mama.  This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.” -Gloria Steinem  OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE We want to hear what you think about The Antidote! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: Antidoteshow.org/survey Do you have a favorite antidote or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111 The Antidote is a listener-powered weekly, podcast. To support the show visit, http://antidoteshow.org/donate

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with showrunner and writer Sierra Teller Ornelas (“Rutherford Falls,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Happy Endings”) about choosing power pieces, bathtub luxuries, and big Cathy energy. Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week: baseball players who decline to wear Pride-themed jerseys and people on the internet criticizing Cardi B for putting her own singles on her album. Huh? Don’t come for her.   Amy and Grace also share their antidotes for the week, which include buying a pink blazer and finding a sexy rooftop to hang with friends.  This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “When creativity melds together with global issues, I believe you can bring the world together.” -Virgil Abloh OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE We want to hear what you think about The Antidote! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: Antidoteshow.org/survey Do you have a favorite antidote, or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with actor, comedian and podcaster, Bowen Yang, about Soundcloud music mashups, bad dates in New York and formative romcoms. Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week: a nationwide lifeguard shortage and strawberries spreading Hepatitis A. Eww!  Amy and Grace also share their antidotes for the week, which include reconnecting with their favorite places and people, from Portugal to old friends to bad restaurants from their twenties.  This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” - Brene Brown OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE We want to hear what you think about The Antidote! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: Antidoteshow.org/survey Do you have a favorite antidote, or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with director, screenwriter, and producer, Steven Canals, about Oprah interviews, traveling to France, and never dimming his light.  Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week: The mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas that killed 19 students and 2 teachers and left at least 17 others injured. Amy and Grace share ways you can support the victims of recent mass shootings and urge lawmakers to step up to end gun violence.   You can donate to: The Texas Elementary School Shooting Victims Fund, organized by Victims First.  The Buffalo 5-14 Survivors Fund  organized by The National Compassion Fund You can Send a letter through Everytown USA to your senator to  prioritize gun legislation.  You can text ACT to 644-33 which connects you to Everytown USA.  Amy and Grace also share their antidotes for the week, which include a bathroom spa day and a hot toddy. This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “Trust that still, small voice that says, This might work and I’ll try it.” - Diane Mariechild OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE We want to hear what you think about The Antidote! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: Antidoteshow.org/survey Do you have a favorite antidote, or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with comedian and actress Sam Jay about the grown way to drink tequila, quick visits back home, and organizing the sweetest proposal for her fiancée.  Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week: Black doctors facing discrimination at hospitals and no sign of relief for inflation! Amy and Grace also share their antidotes for the week, which include watching Girls5eva and savoring pesto pasta! This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “I cannot expect even my own art to provide all of the answers, only to hope it keeps asking the right questions.” -Grace Hartigan OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE We want to hear what you think about The Antidote! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: Antidoteshow.org/survey Do you have a favorite antidote, or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with actress Aya Cash about peanut butter and jelly, thrifting, and parents that support your dreams. Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week: Trans women being denied safety at Ukraine's borders and microplastics found in the lungs of living people. Yuck! Amy and Grace also share their antidotes for the week, which include Black-owned candles and twerking around your house! This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.”— Kurt Vonnegut OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE We want to hear what you think about The Antidote! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: Antidoteshow.org/survey Do you have a favorite antidote, or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with Peloton instructor, makeup artist, motivational speaker, and writer Tunde Oyeneyin about gifting people with confidence, discovering her calling, and walking down the street with her tiny king Caesar. Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week: The Supreme Court versus Roe V. Wade, plus wildfires ravaging New Mexico. Amy and Grace also share their antidotes for the week, which include watching stand up live again and happy hours on IG Live.  This week’s Creative Tap-In: "The creative adult is the child who survived." -- Ursula Le Guin We want to hear what you think about The Antidote! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: Antidoteshow.org/survey Do you have a favorite antidote, or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111 BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE

In this episode of The Antidote, hosts Amy Aniobi and Grace Edwards connect with comedian, writer, and actress Ilana Glazer about motherhood, weed, and good trips.  Amy & Grace share their bummer news of the week: Black women having to defend themselves on primetime and Twitter selling to the highest bidder.  Amy & Grace also share their antidotes for the week, which include indulging in luxurious lifestyle videos and brownie cravings. This week’s Creative Tap-In: “Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.”- Henry Miller  OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE We want to hear what you think about The Antidote! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: Antidoteshow.org/survey

In this episode of The Antidote, hosts Amy Aniobi and Grace Edwards connect with comedian, writer and actress Amber Ruffin about braids, painting nails, taking a break from the news and the secret to self-love.  Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week: Airlines dropping the mask mandate and Black and brown NYC residents waiting for millions in emergency aid. Amy & Grace also share their antidotes for the week, including their love for streaming TV. OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE

In this episode of The Antidote, hosts Amy Aniobi, and Grace Edwards connect with comedian, host, writer, and actress Nicole Byer on answering emails, dancing on the pole, and clap backs for haters on the internet. Amy & Grace share their bummer news of the week: Georgia allowing everybody and their mama to carry guns, the national baby food shortage, and tragic new reality show: The Ultimatum. They also share their antidotes for the week - RuPaul’s Drag Race and staying hydrated!  OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE

In this episode of the Antidote, hosts Amy Aniobi and Grace Edwards connect with writer and comedian Yassir Lester about dipping into his favorite cereal, managing anxiety, risking it all for celebrity crushes, and giving back to the kids. Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week: the Amir Locke verdict, the world’s shitty air quality, and more. They also share their antidotes for the week-old friends! City Girls! - and discuss the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown.   OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE

In this episode of the Antidote, hosts Amy Aniobi and Grace Edwards connect with actress and comedian Robin Thede about what her talent built, the ways her design aesthetic calms her, and why she takes the time to finish her lunch.  Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week - stressful job market! expensive Covid tests! - and also share their antidotes for the week which include fitting in vacation and spending time with loved ones outside of work.  OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE

In the first episode of The Antidote, hosts Amy Aniobi and Grace Edwards connect with Tracee Ellis Ross on plant care, positive self-talk and belly rubs. Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week, discussing the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson, Texas Republicans removing books from kids' classrooms and the return of the platform shoe. Amy and Grace also share their antidotes for the week - hiking! flowers! - that helped them deal with the madness. OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE

The world is a dumpster fire. Work wives, best friends, and TV writers/producers Amy Aniobi and Grace Edwards want to help. In response to the madness in the news, they share the culture that lights them up and activities that bring them joy, plus strategies they use to cope with these wild times. They also invite inspiring special guests to share their own self-care strategies. And since Grace and Amy are comedy writers, they bring a level of casual, edgy fun to it all. During these trying times we all need a show that focuses on joy. This is The Antidote.