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Hello and Happy New Year! I hope that 2026 is good to you.
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I'm Aurora and this is a quick update about some changes coming to the Intersectional Psychology
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main feed and the Patreon. This year I'm starting my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology,
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while also continuing my practice as a Registered Counsellor. I'm genuinely excited
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about this next step but it does mean a small shift in my capacity. So going forward, the main
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podcast feed will be moving to one episode every second week. The important part is that the podcast
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isn't slowing down in substance, just in scheduling. And if you're a Patreon subscriber
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you'll still get extended cuts of every episode, plus at least one full bonus episode each month
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and one guided relaxation or meditation recording every month.
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If you haven't joined yet you can do so at Patreon.com/IntersectionalPsychology.
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The lowest tier is five U.S. dollars per month and it gives you access to all the bonus content
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as well as community discussions and polls where you can help shape future episodes.
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There are also higher-priced tiers, but every tier gets the same benefits
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and that's intentional. We're not doing the thing where people with more disposable income
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get better access to care, knowledge or community. Everyone gets the same content. You simply
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contribute what you're able to and if you have the capacity to support the podcast more
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you're welcome to -- and I am super grateful -- but no one gets locked out
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behind the velvet rope just because capitalism is against them right now. In terms of
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content for 2026, there are some great series coming up dealing with topics like the psychological
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impacts of gender-based violence, disability, democracy, climate justice and the global migrant crisis.
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And back by popular demand, Intersectional Scenes will be returning intermittently,
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where we analyse how psychology and mental health are represented in films, series and books.
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I'm really looking forward to continuing this journey with you in 2026.
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I'll be back soon with a full episode. Until then, remember everyone has the right
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to live with their optimal mental health.
00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:19,920
Hello and Happy New Year! I hope that 2026 is good to you.
2
00:00:19,920 --> 00:00:26,640
I'm Aurora and this is a quick update about some changes coming to the Intersectional Psychology
3
00:00:26,640 --> 00:00:35,920
main feed and the Patreon. This year I'm starting my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology,
4
00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:45,600
while also continuing my practice as a Registered Counsellor. I'm genuinely excited
5
00:00:45,600 --> 00:00:54,160
about this next step but it does mean a small shift in my capacity. So going forward, the main
6
00:00:54,160 --> 00:01:04,320
podcast feed will be moving to one episode every second week. The important part is that the podcast
7
00:01:04,320 --> 00:01:12,560
isn't slowing down in substance, just in scheduling. And if you're a Patreon subscriber
8
00:01:12,560 --> 00:01:20,240
you'll still get extended cuts of every episode, plus at least one full bonus episode each month
9
00:01:21,040 --> 00:01:25,920
and one guided relaxation or meditation recording every month.
10
00:01:27,280 --> 00:01:34,080
If you haven't joined yet you can do so at Patreon.com/IntersectionalPsychology.
11
00:01:35,040 --> 00:01:42,000
The lowest tier is five U.S. dollars per month and it gives you access to all the bonus content
12
00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:47,760
as well as community discussions and polls where you can help shape future episodes.
13
00:01:47,760 --> 00:01:55,280
There are also higher-priced tiers, but every tier gets the same benefits
14
00:01:56,160 --> 00:02:02,160
and that's intentional. We're not doing the thing where people with more disposable income
15
00:02:02,160 --> 00:02:10,160
get better access to care, knowledge or community. Everyone gets the same content. You simply
16
00:02:10,160 --> 00:02:17,440
contribute what you're able to and if you have the capacity to support the podcast more
17
00:02:17,440 --> 00:02:26,400
you're welcome to -- and I am super grateful -- but no one gets locked out
18
00:02:26,400 --> 00:02:34,560
behind the velvet rope just because capitalism is against them right now. In terms of
19
00:02:34,560 --> 00:02:41,760
content for 2026, there are some great series coming up dealing with topics like the psychological
20
00:02:41,760 --> 00:02:49,840
impacts of gender-based violence, disability, democracy, climate justice and the global migrant crisis.
21
00:02:51,200 --> 00:02:58,080
And back by popular demand, Intersectional Scenes will be returning intermittently,
22
00:02:58,080 --> 00:03:05,440
where we analyse how psychology and mental health are represented in films, series and books.
23
00:03:06,400 --> 00:03:12,560
I'm really looking forward to continuing this journey with you in 2026.
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I'll be back soon with a full episode. Until then, remember everyone has the right
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to live with their optimal mental health.
