Toxic Cooking Show
Misogyny, $800 first dates, simps, and high-value women: Social media has been busy cooking up and feeding us an addictive but toxic slurry of trends over the past few years. Here at The Toxic Cooking Show we're two friends dedicated to breaking down these trends, terms, and taunts into their simplest ingredients to understand where they came from and how they affect our lives. Join us each week as we ponder and discuss charged topics like personal responsibility and "not all men" before placing them on our magical Scale O' ToxicityAny comments or topics you want to hear about write to us at toxic@awesomelifeskills.com
Episodes
26 episodes
The Psychology Behind Mixed Signals and Romantic Boundaries
Ever wondered why the "nice guy" often finishes last in relationships? On this episode of the Toxic Cooking Show, we unravel the complex balance between safety and excitement that women seek from men. Through personal stories and professional i...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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41:52
Decoding Deception: Navigating Ethics and Credibility in Online Mental Health
Unlock the secrets to discerning fact from fiction in the chaotic realm of online information! Join us as we sit down with Very Special Guest Leslie McClane, LPC, alongside our host Lindsay McClane and co-host Christopher Patchet, LCSW, for a c...
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59:17
Burnstock Part II Cruising to a Better Festival
Ever wondered how two music events could offer such contrasting experiences? This episode takes you deep into the chaos and communal spirit of music festivals. We start by recounting the horrifying events of Woodstock 99, where chaos reigned an...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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39:43
From Peace and Love to Chaos: Unveiling the Dark History of Woodstock 99
How did a celebration of peace and love turn into a chaotic disaster? Join us on the Toxic Cooking Show as we uncover the turbulent history of Woodstock festivals, from the iconic Woodstock '69 that defined a generation with artists like Jimi H...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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43:45
Cultural Norms and the Paralysis of Inaction
What would you do if you witnessed someone in distress in public? This episode of the Toxic Cooking Show challenges you to rethink everything you know about the bystander effect and personal responsibility. This week Lindsay McClane with my co-...
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49:05
Witnesses in Silence: The Dark Reality of the Bystander Effect
Why do people often stand by and do nothing during emergencies? Discover the unsettling truth behind the bystander effect, starting with the tragic and infamous Kitty Genovese case. We'll recount the chilling details of her 1964 murder and the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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36:35
Beyond the Jackpot: Gender, Money, and Marital Fates
Why do women double their chances of divorce after winning the lottery, while men are 30% more likely to tie the knot?" Join us as we dig into the surprising and often overlooked effects of financial windfalls on relationships. We explore the s...
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56:18
Unpacking the Financial Strain on Women in the Workforce
Why do female-dominated fields often require advanced degrees yet offer starting salaries comparable to jobs needing less formal education? In this episode, we promise to uncover the deep-rooted gender disparities in career salaries by examinin...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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28:16
Unveiling the "Bang Maids": Gender Roles and Toxic Relationships
Can traditional gender roles be the hidden root of toxic relationships?" On this thought-provoking episode of the Toxic Cooking Show, Lindsay McLean and Christopher Patchett, LCSW, wrap up their deep dive into toxic archetypes by shedding light...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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45:40
Homemaking or Hatemaking: Unmasking the Trad Wife Agendas
Can the allure of a perfectly baked sourdough starter lead you into the clutches of far-right ideologies? On this episode of the Toxic Cooking Show, we navigate the seemingly wholesome world of the "trad wife" movement, a growing online trend t...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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57:18
Dissecting the Cult of Controversial Influencers
This week we take a look at giving the spotlight to the "influencers" of social media that, despite having a message of toxic outlooks, continue to have a platform that only grows. We dive deep into Gypsy Rose, (no longer a doctor) Jordan Peter...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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59:00
Who, what is a pick me girl, and why is it so toxic?
Have you ever caught yourself vying for attention in a way that makes you cringe in hindsight? Well, we've all been there, and this episode, Lindsay McLean, along with Christopher Patchet, are pulling back the curtain on the social labyrinth of...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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41:34
Cracking the Code of Male Emotion
Have you ever witnessed the struggle many men face when it comes to sharing their deepest emotions, even with those they hold dear? This week we have a revelatory discussion that peels back the layers of why men often bottle up their feel...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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51:50
Alpha Widows and the Quest for High-Status Love
Ever found yourself chuckling at the wisdom buried within Urban Dictionary? That's where we kick things off, unraveling the fabric of 'alpha widows' and 'hypergamy' with humor yet a keen eye on their serious repercussions on modern dating and s...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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38:13
Forgotten Fuglies
Last week we talked about pretty privilege. This week we look at the total other end of the spectrum, the forgotten fuglies. Why are we, your lovely hosts, coining the term "the forgotten fuglies"? Well, apparently, unlike the pretty people tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:02:29
Pretty Privilege
Pretty privilege brings nothing but advantages to someone who has conventional attractiveness, right? There are the advantages of free drinks, easier to find a partner. But, with pretty privilege comes the unprivileges of unwanted attention, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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41:42
Purity Balls
A wonderful night at a father daughter dance. Dad gets dressed up to take his daughter out for dinner. Daughter puts on a nice dress to spend time with her father. How could we possibly add this as an ingredient to our toxic soup? W...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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47:02
Gaslighting
Gaslighting, it has become one of those terms that is starting to lose meaning due to everyone calling out gaslighting one everything. If someone lies. People calls out that it is gaslighting. If someone is being manipulative. People calls out ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:01
Friend Zoned
Looking at the friend zone. What is it? Where did the name come from? We look at this, and more importantly, can the friend zone be harmful? and if yes to whom can this be harmful for? The one who is zoned? The one who is zoning? both? Let's di...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:51
Simp Male
Moving away from the toxic Alpha male to the opposite end of the spectrum. We talk about "the simp". Are they just the nice guys? Where did the name come from? How do these Simps affect the people around them and how do they affect themselves?
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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45:48
Toxic Female Trends and Body Image
This week we discuss women trends that have been featured on tiktok including A4 challenge, and goldfish in the collarbone (yuck) challenge. We dive into body images over the years from the tube like body of the flapper girls in the 1920's to the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:02
Personal Responsibility
Last week we talked about three different cases that lead to murder. But where is the blame placed? Does it go to the me engaging in the toxic behaviors, or does the blame go to the women that are thriving off the toxic behaviors.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:25
Toxic Lies, Deceit, and Murders
Taking a look at three cases that ended in murders. A young woman who grew up poor finds a self-made millionaire. Started a sexual relationship, in order to give a crush from the past the illusion that she turned her life around.A struggling B-Ins...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:00:15