Anastasiia Timmer (scientist and professor of criminology) and Anya Zova (comedian and producer) get together to discuss relationships, being “outsiders” in Los Angeles, and pressing issues in the world. This podcast combines research and comedy to explain why life is messy and painful. There will be discussions on psychology, people’s behavior, and craziness we all face in our day to day life. You will laugh, maybe cry and come … to new realizations about the chaos in your life.
Hosts Stacy and Anya explore how Palestinians' resilience and compassion can be a powerful catalyst for empathy and understanding in a world where it's often in short supply.
12 Dec 2024
Do I Really Need Validation from Others? | Ep. 15
Stacy and Anya, immigrants and entrepreneurs, share their insights on self-validation, revealing how prioritizing internal recognition can transform lives and careers.
16 Nov 2024
What is Wrong with the Police? | Ep. 14
Why do police in America overuse force so often? Why is policing in America so different from policing in Europe? In this episode, Stacy and Anya discuss their experiences with police and criminological perspectives explaining the most shocking police incidents in the United States.
14 Nov 2024
Why Does America Need Illegal Immigrants? | Ep. 13
Stacy and Anya discuss their experiences as immigrants in America. Stacy talks about research about how immigration is good for American citizens.
25 Oct 2024
Criminologist Explains Why Murder Was the Only Option for the Menendez Brothers
Criminology professor (Stacy) and LA producer/comedian (Anya) discuss the Menendez case, going in depth on why they did it what they did. They reflect on the accuracy of the new TV series and its role in our understanding of violence and murder.
19 Oct 2024
Crime, Sex & Creeps in Los Angeles | Ep. 11
Dan, Stacy and Anya talk about the creepy and crazy people they met in Los Angeles. They also discuss SA allegations and other recent crimes. Stacy uses her criminology background to explain why and when people do crazy things and commit crimes.
17 Oct 2024
Surviving Los Angeles | Ep. 10
Dan joins Stacy and Anya to share his experiences with living, dating, and working in Los Angeles.
4 Oct 2024
New Ways to Treat Mental Health | Ep. 9
Anya and Stacy talk about their own unique ways of dealing with stress and mental health problems. They share their experiences with therapists in America, hypnotherapy, GSR, and other non-traditional methods.
3 Oct 2024
Anxiety, ADHD & Chronic Pain | Ep. 8
Stacy and Anya discuss their struggles with anxiety and ADHD. Stacy talks about new research on anxiety disorders and shares how anxiety can lead to chronic pain.
19 Sept 2024
Being a Woman Sucks?! | Ep. 7
Anya and Stacy discuss the challenges they face as working women in America. They compare their experiences in the creative, academic and medical fields in Europe and America.
12 Sept 2024
Working and Surviving | Ep. 6
Anya and Stacy talk about working with Americans and the struggles women experience at their jobs. They recall how their crazy upbringing in Eastern Europe helped them learn to survive and push through.
4 Sept 2024
Do What You Love or Love What You Do? | Ep. 5
In this episode, Stacy and Anya talk about the path they took in finding their career in the United States. They discuss how they were able to combine different jobs in their search for their true passion.
4 Sept 2024
Is Dating Always a Nightmare?! | Ep. 4
Dante joins Stacy and Anya to discuss their weird and not so weird dating experiences in America. Stacy talks about research on the biggest “turn-offs” in dating, but are they really turn-offs?
4 Sept 2024
Our Crazy Relationships in America | Ep. 3
Stacy and Anya talk about their move to the United States and their crazy experiences building relationships with Americans. They are joined by comedian Dante, who talks about his perspective on foreigners and his own personal crazy stories with girlfriends from different cultures.
4 Sept 2024
Americans, Stop Being So "Nice"! | Ep. 2
In this episode, Stacy (professor) and Anya (comedian) discuss their experiences with mental health when living in different countries. They also talk about “niceness” in America and how to fit in …or not.
4 Sept 2024
Is it Hard to be a Man? | Ep. 1
Criminology professor (Stacy) and comedian (Anya) get together to discuss their perspectives on men, women, and dating. They show the stark differences between the US and Eastern Europe in how men pursue women. Stacy brings research to show that it is hard to be a man in today’s society. But is it though?
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