Normalize This

Normalize This

The world is a crazy place. Our society is wild and the list of things we consider “acceptable” changes by the minute. On this show, figure skating champion turned media superstar Adam Rippon and the #1 content queen Danielle Young unpack different trends, behaviors, and stigmas and discuss whether or not they should be normalized in our everyday lives. New episodes release every Monday starting December 12th. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode, and make sure to rate 5 stars!

Episodes

Alternative Medicine

June 5, 2023 • 40 mins
Have you tried alternative medicine to help you out? Have micro or macro dosed on shrooms or marijuana? Or have you never done anything outside of aspirin to save your life? This week Danielle and Adam normalize alternative medicine. " I feel like people microdose because it feels like boosts moments."
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Open Relationships

May 29, 2023 • 51 mins
What is your definition of an open relationship? Do you think today's society is heading in that direction or do you think open relationships are for people who don't want to commit to one person? This week Danielle and Adam normalize open realtionships." No matter how you slice it, open relationships/ polyamory needs honesty. It needs complete honesty even more so than if it was  monogamist."
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Coming Clean

May 22, 2023 • 56 mins
Which is harder? Coming clean to yourself or other people? It takes some serious maturity and adulting to live the come clean life. This week Danielle and Adam normalize coming clean. " I think that people who come clean all the time, I love that for them and I'm scared of those people."
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Second Chances

May 15, 2023 • 45 mins
Do people deserve second chances? Or once the trust is gone, it's gone for good? Have you ever been the person wanting a second chance because there has been a misunderstand? This week Danielle and Adam normalize giving second chances. "I believe if someone needs a second chance trust has been broken in some type of way and once you break someone's trust it is diffiuclt to mend that, it's not impossible but it is difficult to mend ...
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Expressing Emotions

May 8, 2023 • 42 mins
Why do we hide our emotions from people? Whether it be sadness, glee, happiness, or anger. What made you feel that way? Have you ever tried to get someone to open up who wasn't willing to? This week Danielle and Adam normalize expressing eomtions. "I know people can't die of a broken heart, but the stress and the pain you don't release is poison to the body."
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Therapy

May 1, 2023 • 58 mins
Are there things bubbling up inside of you and you don't know where to turn or who to go to? How does that make you feel? How do you go about choosing a therapist? This week Danielle and Adam rip the bandaid off and normalize therapy. "Therapy is also just not easy in general, it's nice to be able to go in and explode about yourself in different ways with talking and venting."
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Religion & Spirituality

April 24, 2023 • 67 mins
How does religion and spirituality play a role in your life? Has it been your experience been positive or negative? This week Danielle and Adam normalize religion and spirituality. "It's always left a weird taste in my mouth in terms of how people showed up in religion."
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Finances

April 17, 2023 • 68 mins
Why is it always so awkward to talk about your finances? Do you know what to do when it comes to saving? Investments? Or even filing your taxes? What are the steps you take to build good credit? This week Danielle and Adam normalize finances. "There's a balance for saving for tomorrow and living for today."
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Ending Friendships

April 10, 2023 • 61 mins
Have you ever had to think about the pros and cons of being in a friendship with someone? Have you noticed you and your friends are in very different places in our life? Have you ever felt you were putting in more effort to a friendship than the other person? This week Danielle and Adam normalize ending friendships. "It was hurtful because I'm an adult, like losing friends ... When you're younger, it sucks, but it's not as, dire. I...
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Aging

April 3, 2023 • 59 mins
Have you ever thought about how you would look the older you get? Or who will be around to help you when things becoming harder with age? This week Danielle and Adam normalize aging. "I think about like, where would I want to be to make sure that I can be still around things that like I love and that bring me joy. But I do think that like if I, you know, get to a point in life where I'm going to need help."
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Walking Away

March 27, 2023 • 46 mins
Marie Kondo & Cameron Diaz managed to do it, can you do it? Sometimes walking about from a career or certain things in your life might be the move you need to make to take your life to the next level. This week Danielle and Adam normalize walking away from things and being ok with it.  "Noting feels so terrible or clunky as picking up something that doesn't belong to you."
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Death

March 20, 2023 • 61 mins
Is there more after we die or is that it? Are you afriad of the unknown or embracing it? This week Danielle and Adam normalize having a conversation about death. "It's one of those things we all have to face, because we are all going to die."
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Parenting your Parents

March 13, 2023 • 55 mins
Have you talked with your parents about what happens when they can't do for themselves anymore? Is it a scary topic for both you and them? This week Danielle and Adam normalize thinking ahead when it comes to parenting your parents. "We are reaching elderly ages for my parents and I need to be thoughtful about what is available to them, especially what I can offer them."
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Traveling Solo

March 6, 2023 • 48 mins
Are we ok with travelling by ourselves or do we think it is to dangerous or won't be any fun? This week Danielle and Adam normalize getting your groove back on a solo vacay. Because, why not! "I booked a trip to Jamica as my first solo trip and it was slutty."
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Body Positivity

February 27, 2023 • 67 mins
Are we over society/media telling us how we should look? Why isn't it ok to love yourself no matter what size you are? This week Danielle and Adam normalize loving your body no matter what size you are. " It's so beautiful to see the diversity of bodies".
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Having Kids (Or Not)

February 20, 2023 • 61 mins
Does the world need more kids? Is there ever a perfect time to have kids? On this week's edition of Normalize This, Danielle and Adam normalize deciding whether to have kids or not and all the variations from surrogacy to adoption ." Having a child can be very complicated."
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Pets

February 13, 2023 • 95 mins
Are we still apologizing for treating our fur babies like they're our children? How should you behave when someone else's dog misbehaves? Is it weird to own a pet snake? On this belly-scratching edition of Normalize This, Adam and Danielle break down what it means to be a "normal" pet owner in 2023. "I think Tyga has an iguana."
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Imposter Syndrome

February 6, 2023 • 53 mins
Why is it hard to appreciate your own success? Is it okay to channel your confidence into an alter ego? On this fake-the-funk edition of Normalize This, Danielle and Adam normalize the conversation around self-doubt and dive into the ways that the world convinces us that we're unworthy. "You got to where you are because you belong"
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Boundaries

January 30, 2023 • 74 mins
What does it mean to have boundaries in relationships, friendships, work, or with family? Is it okay to be honest when someone crosses a line? What happens when your partner has different boundaries than you do? On this arms-length edition of Normalize This, Adam and Danielle break down what it means to set and keep boundaries in a world where lines are being crossed every single day. "It's really hard to be with someone who's hone...
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Hitting Rock Bottom

January 23, 2023 • 60 mins
Is it okay to not be okay? Are there right and wrong ways to seek help? How do you create space for yourself to heal? On this open-hearted episode of Normalize This, Danielle and Adam share their stories of hitting rock bottom and look to normalize the ways they fought their way back. "I let go of something that was weighing me down".
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