Bachelor Happy Hour - April Has Been Awakened!

Episode Date: October 17, 2023

Today on “Bachelor Happy Hour,” Joe chats with April about her journey so far on “The Golden Bachelor.” During their chat, April opens up about her initial fears over whether she and Gerry would connect, how her search for love has revitalized her spirit, and what she believes is the number one mistake that women make in their search for love. She also shares how participating in the talent show helped her to feel alive and why her children were just a teeny bit nervous for her to embark on this journey. Plus, what is next for the ASKN Crew?! Listen now to find out!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an I-Heart podcast. My boyfriend's professor is way too friendly, and now I'm seriously suspicious. Wait a minute, Sam. Maybe her boyfriend's just looking for extra credit. Well, Dakota, luckily, it's back to school week on the OK Storytime podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend's been hanging out with his young professor a lot. He doesn't think it's a problem, but I don't trust her. Now he's insisting we get to know each other, but I just want her gone.

Hold up. Isn't that against school policy? That seems inappropriate. Maybe find out how it ends by listening to the OK Storytime podcast and the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. I'm Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, host of the Psychology Podcast. Here's a clip from an upcoming conversation about how to be a better you. When you think about emotion regulation, you're not going to choose an adaptive strategy which is more effortful to use unless you think there's a good outcome. Avoidance is easier. Ignoring is easier. Denials is easier.

Complex problem solving. Takes effort. Listen to the psychology podcast on the IHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. On the latest episode of Next Question with me, Katie Couric, I sat down with Jasmine Crockett, Democratic Representative of Texas. She's holding out the fork for her party in one of the most conservative states in the Union. I think that ultimately, who will become the Democratic nominee for president will be someone that has been out there and has shown that they won't allow themselves. to be punched and just say thank you. Like, they will punch back.

Listen to next question with me, Katie Couric on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hey, everyone. Welcome back to Happy Hour. I am here with my lovely guest from The Golden Bachelor. Everyone and myself, please welcome April. April, welcome the Happy Hour. How are you?

Thank you. It is wonderful to be. here. I am now a Bachelor Nation fan. I didn't know anything about this before going on the show and now I'm hooked with all of you and all the shows and everything that's going on. It's just a great experience. I'm grateful. I love that. Also for our listeners, Serena is under the weather so she cannot be here today. And April, you could actually tell all our listeners what you just said to me before we even started the recording. Oh, how handsome you are. Thank you. April. Thank you. Thank you.

Five and single. Thank you. Thank you. Okay. Okay. Let's get into it. So the Golden Bachelor, how are you enjoying all this? I mean, it's got to be totally insane, right? This is like a dream come true. You know, at any age, sometimes you need a reboot. You need something that a boost.

And for me, I had lost a significant other Ralphie two and a half years ago. And I was really going through some dark times. Some people called the dark night of the soul. And I did a lot of inner healing and asking a lot of questions about my life and how I acted and didn't act. And I really did pray. And I said, please, God, you know, I've been a good girl. Help me. Give me something.

And then this came. And I actually feel like I'm awake again. I'm revived. I'm ready to fall in love. and I'm thrilled. I feel like I'm like in college all over. That's how young this show has made me feel. Well, you look young and you look great.

How long were you married for? I was with Ralph 20 years. And then my other spouse, Billy, who I had my two children with, he passed away at 46. Oh, sorry to hear that. It's been a long journey of being a caretaker, loving people, people and watching them slowly fade away. And it's something that I now realized when I went to the mansion with all of these great women that we shared so many similar stories that one of

the benefits of many is that I never felt alone anymore. I was in a select group of women that knew what I was saying. And so I can't tell you how healing this was for me. If you don't mind me asking you, feel free not to answer. When your first husband passed, how long did that take for you to feel ready to start dating again? It took three or four years at least. And even with Ralph, this time, I must admit, when I went to the mansion, I wasn't quite sure. It had only been two and a half years. And I was still having residue of anxiety and guilt and loss and trying to look for him

in every other person. But going out with Gary and then seeing the other ladies ready to jump into love, it kind of was inspiring and rejuvenating. Would you say Gary is your type? Because Serena, she wanted me to ask you this question because she's like, because we love We're big April fans in this house. And just like you have this flirtatious, just spunky vibe to you. Like, Gary is more, I would say, mild when it comes to flirting and whatnot, at least as a viewer's point of view.

Yeah, I'm a mental health counselor. And also, I'm pretty intuitive. I work with people in Italy trying to raise my frequency from a 3D to a 5D. I don't want to get into all that woo-hoo stuff. So I kind of envision Gary differently than other people did. And I saw different aspects of him. But one is he does like a quieter person. If you want to see, every man has a type.

We all have a type. We have a basket of things we want. And if you're not part of that basket of what you desire, no matter what you do, it's not going to happen. he kind of um i i looked at pictures of his wife and i looked at his history so uh there there was a chism between us and that i i really am trying to get through and trying to make a connection but um we'll wait and see how that that turns out so what's your type can you explain to me My type normally is I like somebody when they walk into the room, everybody stops and looks because they have an aura about them that is powerful.

I also love to play. Ralph would look at me and go, like we'd be across the crowded room and he didn't have to say anything, but there was an adventure about him. And we would call it zinging and zanging, you know, and I'm, if I can't play with my man, then it's no fun for me. I'm the kind of person that I will wear a cat tail all of Halloween or a bunny tail at Easter and I'll do crazy things that for me, part of love is playing. But I like somebody who's very strong and can command me and sometimes keep me in line in a sweet way. Okay. I will follow you. We'll follow you.

I like that. I like that. Okay. That's actually wonderful description. Yeah. I am very intimate, and I do want to follow my man. I don't want to drag him along, but I like someone a little stronger than me and more powerful. Got it.

You want a man that's going to hold the door and pick up the tab when you're at dinner. In a playful way, though, that is not like, oh, I'm opening the door for you. Aren't I a good boy? Don't you want to pet me on the head? No. Are you going to kiss me good night? No. Okay. If you have to ask, it's not happening. Yeah. I'm with you. I'm what you. I'm what you, April. Okay. All right. Before we get into the episodes, how did you get on? Oh, this is, this is hilarious. I never even watched The Bachelor. I knew nothing about it. All of a sudden, I keep getting these applications from people that I actually didn't even know they remembered me, people from grade school, high school, college, old,

jobs and they had known that Ralph passed. We were kind of like the couple of Youngstown and we kind of ruled the school. And we were very passionate. And so I kept getting all these applications. Finally, by the eighth one, I'm like, you know, what do I got to lose? I'll just send it in. Before I know it, they called. I had an interview and then a few weeks later, I had an interview and then some with a few more people and a few more people the process was not that difficult it was fun i got to think about what i wanted and who i was and um i got on and so here i am but i think it's faith i think it's faith as someone told my mother years ago before she died that i would not arrive to my right place until i was older and i just thought she was trying

to pacify me but i see now it has some merit mom was right what what do your kids think uh they were worried because i am really eccentric and kind of um and i and i am italian so i'm very you're perfect for reality tv yeah i am italian i use my hands a lot i'm very passionate and i am spiritual so i do all of this soul work like my soul was originated from the aspects of fay which is fairy and then My first house in astrology is identical to Marilyn Monroe. My childhood is very much like hers. However, thank goodness I did not do drugs, so I'm still here.

But there is a childlike capacity in me. And just for the record, I'm a sad with a Scorpio rising and an Ares moon, and so I have fire everywhere. So they were a little worried that I would embarrass them. But now they're very proud of me. Are they? I think you're doing. I think you're doing great. You, you are bringing a lot of, a lot of the fun. So night one, you step out of that limo. How are you feeling? What's going through? What's going through that? Well, I'm trying to, I'm seeing the girl next to me, which was Leslie. She's all dressed up in the, you know, elderly outfit with, with the Walker. And then Kathy and Nancy and all these new people. Because remember, we didn't meet the girls. until we got into the limo, you know, until we came downstairs from our rooms. And I was worried.

I have always been a little bit afraid of girls because girls were mean to me in high school and I was bullied. So, you know, I'm always a little leery of other women. But these women rocked it. Everybody was nice. And once I got in the limo and we started to look at each other and talk and we were all nervous, it kind of calmed us down. And then I had to remember what I wanted to say. But once I hit it out there,

there's something about me in a showperson. Once I got out, I can't even remember shaking my booty like that. Once I saw it on film, I was like, damn, that was good rhythm. My boyfriend's professor is way too friendly, and now I'm seriously suspicious. Oh, wait a minute, Sam. Maybe her boyfriend's just looking for extra credit. Well, Dakota, it's back to school week on the. okay story time podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend has been

hanging out with his young professor a lot. He doesn't think it's a problem, but I don't trust her. Now he's insisting we get to know each other, but I just want her gone. Now hold up. Isn't that against school policy? That sounds totally inappropriate. Well, according to this person, this is her boyfriend's former professor and they're the same age. And it's even more likely that they're cheating. He insists there's nothing between them. I mean, do you believe him? Well, he's certainly trying to get this person to believe him because he now wants them both to meet. So do we find out if this person's boyfriend really cheated with his professor or not? To hear the explosive finale, listen to the OK Storytime podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.

I'm Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, host of the Psychology Podcast. Here's a clip from an upcoming conversation about exploring human potential. I was going to schools to try to teach kids these skills, and I get eye rolling from teachers or I get students who would be like, it's easier to punch someone in the face. When you think about emotion regulation, like, you're not going to choose an adaptive strategy which is more effortful to use unless you think there's a good outcome as a result of it if it's going to be beneficial to you. Because it's easy to say, like, go you, go blank yourself, right? It's easy. It's easy to just drink the extra beer. It's easy to ignore, to suppress, seeing a colleague who's bothering you and just, like, walk the other way. Avoidance is easier.

Ignoring is easier. Denials is easier. Drinking is easier. Yelling, screaming is easy. complex problem solving, meditating, you know, takes effort. Listen to the psychology podcast on the IHartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. I think Democrats have, for a very long time, allow Republicans to play them. So essentially, Republicans came up with a narrative, and Democrats decided to play into that. And that only hurt the Democrats. I'm Kitty Couric. Jasmine Crockett, Democratic Representative of Texas, is not known for holding back. And our recent chat on next question is no exception.

But when you hear how she got to where she is, her intensity makes perfect sense. It's just hard to imagine a world where you don't have enough people that care to do right by people. And so that same passion that carried me through as a public defense, that led me to want to change laws and thinking about the harm that will happen, not just to my constituents, but just generally, like, I carry that weight with me because you've seen it up close. Yeah. Listen to next question with me, Katie Couric on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts,

or wherever you get your podcasts. So you meet Gary for the first time. Right. What are your thoughts about it? him after you have that first conversation. The first moment I saw him, he had beautiful, beautiful eyes. He was dressed to perfection. He looked fabulous for his age compared to some of the other guys who have asked me out

at his age. I'm like, oh, my God, he's heavenly. He was warm. He was very intimate. I think he liked my chicken dance. And the, there we go. You know, and the little bit of the stripper hit. But are you getting those fun vibes from him?

Yeah, I did. I thought, you know, this could go somewhere. And I was really open. And I am really open to finding love. And I was hoping that he felt the same way. Of course, we never know what's in the mind of someone else. Even if we've known them 100 years, we don't really know what's going on. inside other people's hearts and souls.

But yeah, I was hoping for the best, and I walked away feeling very good. And then I'm heading down to where all the other women are waiting. And, of course, the first thing they say is, what did you do? You know, what did you do with that basket? Why do you have the eggs? And I did my,

my, bok, bach, bach, bach, bach, bach, muck, bach, muck. My joy in life is to make other people laugh. Not because I need it. It brings me real joy and satisfaction. When I walk away and I see people giggling, even if they don't like me and say she's a pistol, she's a spitfire, at least I made them grin, you know. And that's, if I'm not making somebody laugh, then it's a worthless day. I like that. I think that's a good quality. What, what women are you finding yourself gravitating towards? Oh my gosh. Okay, there is my group. We got to stay together upstairs. You know, we share the rooms and there's bunk beds. And it was done in a beautiful shade of pale pink.

I felt like a princess. Now, when I went away to college, I really didn't stay. My mother had mental health issues. I was afraid. I was bullied in high school. And so I really didn't adapt well as a freshman. You know, that freshman issue didn't work for me. So I got to go back and relive it.

These girls, and I'll name it, we call ourselves the Askin crew. So it's April, Susan, Kathy, and Nancy. We are completely different. We come from different walks of life, but yet we just blended. I mean, and we would stay up all night when they would take the mics off. You know, we would go up here in our bed and- All right, okay, okay, I'm going to stop you right here because I want, I need more of this. and that is from this episode.

So we're going to get to that a little later, all right? Okay, great. Because, yes, put a pin in it. Okay, so. Put a pin in it. That's new. Yeah. You like that?

I like it. Okay. So let's go to the next episode, Gary's birthday. You give him a little lap dance. Okay. Yeah. On Gary's birthday, it was kind of interesting because we had a cake ready. for him and um i wanted to do that and i wanted to get his attention and i love to dance and i said can we

get some music on i want to give him a lap dance so there his male sensuality came out of his eyes i mean his his eyes will tell you the whole story was he locked in i think he was locked in yeah he was and his mouth was hanging open so i think that was that's a good that's a good sound drooling and eyes dilating always works for me if you're doing that did he get any drool on you no i know but i did feed him cake and that i felt was charming because there's a very italian mothering side of me too so i kind of fed him and held his chin like i would somebody very tender and dear to me and um that meant a lot to me. Okay. So let's go now. This week's episode, we see Leslie gives him a lap dance and feeds him cake as well. Is that Leslie coming for you? You think did she get that idea from you? Let's talk

about that. I think Leslie is, her career is as a dancer. I think she teaches yoga and does a lot of, I think dancing is her thing as an adult. That's kind of her part-time gig, her job. Her job. or something um and so i think that was what she does best and i'm not sure i don't think she was coming after me i think she was coming after gary and and she danced she dances excellent i would like to take some stripper moves from her i mean she she rocks it and she has a rocking little body it is what it is so was was you looking at gary was he was he drooling with her too yeah i think gary uh i think gary uh i I think Gary didn't know what to think at sometimes.

I don't think Gary from Indiana is used to being in the scene. So now we see, you were talking about it earlier in the podcast, we see this group form. Ask it. Right? Yes. Okay. So who's in that group and tell me a little more about it? The group was thrown together by the fates of God.

I believe that we probably knew each other in past lives. we get put into the same bedroom, small bathroom, and all of a sudden it's like magic, we just click, although we have completely different personalities, we play off each other well, we intimate things about our lives and our hurts and things that no one else knows. And it just gels. And it's beautiful and it's fun. And I kind of pretended we were a sorority, the Askin, April, Susan, Kathy. Nancy. And then we became very, very close. And we're even planning a vacation this winter to some

time together. Yes. Where are you guys going to go? I think St. Martin, I'm not sure where Susan's planning it. She's the planner. And I just kind of, I'm the stabilizer. Yeah, I'm the one like, let's think about this. Okay. Okay. So now we see Kathy gets really upset in the episode because it's seems like Trisa is boasting about her relationship with Gary. And number one mistake that all women should know is you never kiss and tell. That's a good rule to follow. I don't think any of us were upset what happened. I just don't think on the first date the next morning that she had to broadcast all the

intimate details and her thoughts going forwards and unfortunately i think it hit kathy wrong and kathy is very emotional herself and her persona her vocals you know her inflection and her tone is very loud in and of itself even when she's in a good mood even when she's funny and then um it just seemed to be escalating and escalating and no one was going to let it go and then it just kept going on and on and growing well this is why I want to ask you

what do you think Teresa's motive was do you think she was just excited and wanted to talk to her girlfriends about her new potential relationship or do you think there was a competitive nature to it to where she was kind trying to make it seem like

you guys stand no chance I'm not sure sure about her. Either she was brilliant and calculating or she was very naive, but it was one or the other. I didn't see a middle ground. So let's let's let it go and let's move on like ladies. We're not in high school. It's not middle school. And let's care for one another. Yeah. And being as elegant about it. Like I said, I don't really, I didn't really care as much, but just don't kiss and tell. Yeah.

Okay, so let's get off of that topic for now. So where are you at currently at this point of the show with Gary? Where do you feel like your relationship is with him? At this point, I'm still trying to get close enough with him. There have been moments when I've seen him wink or give that beautiful smile to someone else that I'm not receiving, and I'm still trying to make a headway, and I still want my chance, and I'd still like to have a one-on-one with Gary. Some of it, though, like I said, I blame myself.

I think sometimes I held back. Also, this is a very difficult dating situation. I mean, this is, this is perfect for Cupid. I mean, Cupid's favorite tactic is there's nothing so much desired as a desired person. So when everybody wants the one that everybody wants, if you want him, then I want him, then I want him, then I want him. Do you think that's happening here? I think it happens everywhere. Yeah.

I think, you know, you get caught up in this scenario. And it's also, I don't like being rejected. So, you know, I probably, like I said, I watching myself and from the last two weeks, people's, you know, social media on me is they're like, you better move in, you better get more aggressive. And I'm not used to having to be that way to get a man's attention. Yeah, it's different. Yeah. I get that. My boyfriend's professor is way too friendly, and now I'm seriously suspicious.

Well, wait a minute, Sam, maybe her boyfriend's just looking for extra credit. Well, Dakota, it's back to school week on the OK Storytime podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend has been hanging out with his young professor a lot. He doesn't think it's a problem, but I don't trust her. Now, he's insisting we get to know each other, but I just want her gone. Now, hold up. Isn't that against school policy? That sounds totally inappropriate. Well, according to this person, this is her boyfriend's former professor, and they're the same, And it's even more likely that they're cheating.

He insists there's nothing between them. I mean, do you believe him? Well, he's certainly trying to get this person to believe him because he now wants them both to meet. So, do we find out if this person's boyfriend really cheated with his professor or not? To hear the explosive finale, listen to the OK Storytime podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. I'm Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, host of the psychology podcast. Here's a clip from an upcoming conversation about exploring human potential. I was going to schools to try to teach kids these skills and I get eye rolling from teachers or I get students who would be like, it's easier to punch someone in the face.

When you think about emotion regulation, like you're not going to choose an adapted strategy which is more effortful to use unless you think there's a good outcome as a result of it if it's going to be beneficial to you. Because it's easy to say like go you go blank yourself, right? It's easy. It's easy to just drink the extra beer. It's easy to ignore to suppress seeing a colleague who's bothering. you and just like walk the other way. Avoidance is easier. Ignoring is easier.

Denial is easier. Drinking is easier. Yelling, screaming is easy. Complex problem solving. Meditating. You know, takes effort. Listen to the psychology podcast on the Iheart radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

I think Democrats have for a very long time allow Republicans to play them. So essentially, Republicans came. up with a narrative and Democrats decided to play into that and that only hurt the Democrats. I'm Kitty Couric. Jasmine Crockett, Democratic Representative of Texas, is not known for holding back. And our recent chat on Next Question is no exception. But when you hear how she got to where she is, her intensity makes perfect sense. It's just hard to imagine a world where you don't have enough people that care to do right by people. And so that same passion that carried me through as a public defender that led me to want to change laws and thinking about the harm that will

happen not just to my constituents, but just generally, like, I carry that weight with me because you've seen it up close. Yeah. Listen to next question with me, Katie Couric on the Iheart radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let's talk about, so why do you think the Golden Bachelor is striking such a chord with the viewers? I think that this could very easily be a mental health issue as well as entertainment. the demographic of that population is more depressed, more lonely, more isolated than any other group in the world, more than teenagers, more than anybody, they are lost, they are lonely, they don't know what to do, they have given up hope. This provides them with entertainment, interaction,

even if they hate us. I mean, that's some good. Hate's a good energy, good, get going, get your heart rate going. Come on, you know, cheer for one person, dislike the other person, but get going. I think more than ever, we need to provide people of this age, help, inspiration, and joy. Yeah. And they're lost in social media. They're lost and swipe left, swipe right. what is that i don't know i don't know what you i don't know what what do you what do you think is

what's one powerful thing that you learned about yourself during this time i remembered who i was before i was a caretaker before i was somebody's girl their wife their mom their teacher their guidance counselor these are all the hats that i've worn i am a performer I after I did the scene and that everyone is going to see at the talent show I was I actually I don't know what happened to me but when I saw the black velvet curtain and I walked out there I remembered who I was and I wanted to actually leave the stage get a bus go to Las Vegas to some doughty dirty little bar and dance on stage all night for free and I do nothing for free. I like that. I like that. Okay. So this for women in their golden years who maybe did lose a little hope in finding love or whatever it may be, what would be your advice for them now?

Remember your work. Excuse me. Let me say this. Yeah. Say it again. Okay. Remember your worth. You are no different.

to inside first of all the soul is eternal it's ageless that's why you feel ageless because you truly are there is no death there's a physical taking off of a glove which is your body but you are still you you are that beautiful little girl that skipped down the road that was excited for Christmas that wanted to go to prom that loved getting her license and driving around even if you're no longer driving There's so much out there that is still waiting for the inner child in you. Let her out. Let her sing, let her dance, let her fall, let her cry. Don't lean in.

Jump in. Don't miss a second of it. The rest of my life is going to be the best part of my life. And the people who are meant for you, my favorite for affirmation is what God has made for me will not pass me by. I had no idea about the Bachelor. The Bachelor changed me. It healed me.

It revitalized me. It woke me up. That was planned, not with my consciousness, and I'm living proof of that. I had no idea. I'm so grateful. After I hear all that, I

can't help but think you're making a huge mistake with the group Askin going to St. Thomas and not going to Vegas. How are you guys not going to Las Vegas? I don't know. Because I don't make the rules. I try to stay busy doing me. And I'm always reading about love now. And I really want to be a role model. My soul's purpose is to open up the hearts of others. So I kind of leave that kind of stuff to them. And I just show up with an open heart and open arms and that's that's where i have positioned myself you know i want to be um kind of

eccentrically interesting but yet have depth and so that is what takes up my passion and my time and i follow my passion got it okay well i still think you guys should go to vegas let's uh let's play Let's play a quick game, all right? We're going to do rapid. Oh, wait. Oh, God, I hate to lose. Okay. All right.

You can't lose. Like, there is no losers in this. Rapid fire. First thing that comes to your mind, okay? Okay. All right, let's do it. What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? I tell my dogs to ask for three things they're grateful for, and we say them out loud.

I usually don't hear them, but I'm hoping they're doing it. Well, if you hear them, then that's, that's great. call me. What is your go-to-rose ceremony cocktail? I really don't drink very much, so I really don't drink. So it just, I just have water or something with electrolytes in it. What is your love language? My love language is gifting and security. I appreciate feeling safe because I had trauma as a child, and I love to give gifts and make people smile. How many hours of sleep you need every night? Oh, God, I love to sleep.

I'd say eight to ten. Yeah, that's fair. What is your favorite place in the whole world? My bed. That's also fair. What is one word your kids or grandkids would describe you? magical I like that

what is your go-to karaoke song can't take my eyes off of you and I want someone who can't take their eyes off of me what is one word to describe this season of the golden bachelor healing okay

all right April thank you very much for coming on the podcast let me give you my blessings I have to do this to you because you're adorable, your marriage, you have a family, and I'm so grateful to have met you. Let's go. I love you. I praise you.

I appreciate you. You are God's child. Great things happen to you. Nothing can stop it. And so it is. Have a wonderful future. If I don't meet you again, I'll be seeing you in the heavens. Thank you.

I feel unstoppable right now. And to everyone out there, all our listeners, thank you so much for tuning in. And remember all new episodes of the Golden Bachelor air every Thursday. ABC at 8.7 Central, followed by new episodes of Bachelor in Paradise so you can stream both shows the next day on Hulu. And make sure to tune into new episodes of Bachelor Happy Hour every single week. We are going to have some great guests on. We've got all kinds of exclusive interviews coming up. So don't forget to subscribe. Thank you everyone. And thank you, April. See you guys next time.

M-Muh. My boyfriend's professor is way too friendly, and now I'm seriously suspicious. Wait a minute, Sam. Maybe her boyfriend's just looking for extra credit. Well, Dakota, luckily, it's back-to-school week on the OK Storytime podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend's been hanging out with his young professor a lot. He doesn't think it's a problem, but I don't trust her.

Now he's insisting we get to know each other, but I just want her gone. Oh, hold up. Isn't that against school? That seems inappropriate. Maybe find out how it ends by listening to the OK Storytime podcast and the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. I'm Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, host of the Psychology Podcast. Here's a clip from an upcoming conversation about how to be a better you.

When you think about emotion regulation, you're not going to choose an adaptive strategy which is more effortful to use unless you think there's a good outcome. Avoidance is easier. Ignoring is easier. denials easier, complex problem solving, takes effort. Listen to the psychology podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. On the latest episode of Next Question with me, Katie Couric, I sat down with Jasmine Crockett, Democratic Representative of Texas. She's holding out the fork for her party in one of the most conservative states in the union.

I think that ultimately, who will become the Democratic nominee for president, will be someone that has been out there. and has shown that they won't allow themselves to be punched and just say thank you. Like, they will punch back. Listen to next question with me, Katie Couric on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. This is an IHeart podcast.