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Your Weekly Fix

Are you looking for a weekly discussion on issues that impact you? Well, Your Weekly Fix is exactly that. Your Weekly Fix is a single-hosted podcast where your host, Victoria Fix discusses social, lifestyle, and political issues that impact young people and their communities. Tune in each Monday for a new episode covering a wide variety of issues and perspectives. Your Weekly Fix is a podcast encouraging young people to become active in difficult discussions and eventually learn how to better advocate for themselves and each other.

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Its that time of year again! from 2021-10-04T08:00

Welcome back to Your Weekly Fix Podcast! New school, new city, new me! So excited to be back recording. In this week's episode, I discuss my decision to transfer and how I am doing now. More imp...

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working from home, social isolation, covid-19, mental health, twitter & more! from 2021-07-30T07:00

Welcome back everyone! This week's episode is a deep dive into how I have been feeling about WFH. It has not been easy! From being highly productive, to experiencing burnout, to a loss of motivatio...

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welcome back episode! | what i've been up to, transferring, new internship, identifying stressors & more from 2021-06-25T21:32:11

Hey ya'll! It has certainly been a bit. I am so excited to be back recording an episode of YWF! I explain a little bit about what I've been up to and my decision to transfer and move back to NYC...

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just because joe biden is president doesn't mean trans americans are safe in america from 2021-04-01T04:00

Tune in to hear how LGBTQIA+ equity comes from all levels of government, not simply the executive branch or from national leaders. I specifically comment on South Dakota Governor's Kristi Noem's...

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I'm afraid of having children from 2021-03-21T04:00

A sunday bonus! Tune in to a engage in a discussion surrounding the fear of having children. 


DM me @yourweeklyfixpodcast to share your thoughts about the episode! 

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injustice everywhere: cuomo, hate crimes, breonna taylor & more from 2021-03-18T04:00

listen to my rant about injustice and privilege. you won't regret it! 

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you are *probably* a federal criminal from 2021-03-09T05:00

yup, you heard that right. tune in to hear about bad incentives and overcriminalization! 


Injustice For All by Chris Surprenant & Jason Brennan: https://www.amazon.co...

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political identity vs. political party from 2021-02-22T05:00

Have you ever felt confused by our two party system in the United States? Or maybe you feel like you don't belong to one party exclusively. As young people, our opinions are likely to change yea...

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something new, season 2! from 2021-02-18T00:41:17

Yes, you read that right. Welcome to season 2 of Your Weekly Fix Podcast! I am so excited to have you on this journey with me. Tune in to hear about the new direction of the podcast and what is ...

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Ep. 21 Nobody Grieves the Same | How to Help Others Grieve, and How We Are Bonded by Grief from 2021-01-25T05:00

Welcome back to another episode of Your Weekly Fix. Tune in to hear about how I struggled while grieving the loss of my Poppop. I also talk about my grandpa's story and what he taught me. We are...

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A *juicy* Quick Fix | 20 Things I am Leaving in 2020 Sex, Snapchat, & Shame from 2021-01-03T00:13:52

The first episode of 2021 is out early!!! I love this episode because I can recap the year and talk about how I will improve in 2021. I hope this inspires you all to make improvements in your ow...

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Ep. 20 | Spilling the Tea! Grad School Edition | Q & A, New Internship, Is Grad School Worth it? All of Your Questions Answered! from 2020-12-21T05:00

Can't believe I am already done with my first semester of graduate school! In this week's episode, I talk about my first impressions of grad school and answer all of your questions. Is grad scho...

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Ep. 19 Home for the Holidays | Dealing with a Dysfunctional and Broken Family During the Holiday Season from 2020-12-07T03:53:41

WELCOME BACK! On today's episode, I finally discuss the impact my parent's divorce had on my life.  I know so many people can relate to the struggles that come from family issues and divorc...

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Ep. 18 Sitting Down with Shmadel | Social Work, Substance Abuse in College, & Learning to Love Yourself from 2020-11-23T05:26:52

Welcome back to Your Weekly Fix Podcast! Today we sit down with my best friend, Madeline, a full-time graduate student studying social work. We talk about her graduate school experience, the soc...

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Ep. 17 The 2020 Election Debrief |The Future of Voting, Glass Ceilings, Polarization & so much more from 2020-11-09T07:00

What a crazy week! Anyone else feeling overwhelmed? We finally received the election results. This election was like no other, especially in the middle of a global health crisis.  Thank you...

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QUICK FIX #5 | You Are Not Your High School Self | Finding Yourself and the Courage to Change from 2020-11-02T19:03:42

Does anyone else feel like they are completely different from who they were in high school? I do. Sometimes I live with regret or shame when I look to the past. In this episode, I talk about how th...

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Ep. 16 CJS Part 2 | Why People Commit Crimes, Felony Disenfranchisement, Healthcare & Cash Bail from 2020-10-26T01:11:23

Welcome back, everyone! Sorry for the week off but we are back and better. In this week's episode of Your Weekly Fix, we cover part 2 of criminal justice issues. This week, I touch on felony dis...

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Ep. 15 What the Criminal Justice System Should Look Like Through My Eyes Part 1 | Mass Incarceration, Racial Disparities, Over-Policing & More from 2020-10-12T01:21:55

Welcome back, people! As you all know by now, criminal justice reform is the bread and butter of my life. I care deeply about many social issues but have a deep passion for changing the criminal...

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QUICK FIX #4 | What the F*ck is Tolerance Anyway? from 2020-10-07T21:25:53

I mean, really? What is it? In this week's Quick Fix episode I discuss how to navigate tolerance in today's political climate. Enjoy!

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Ep. 14 Working Women, Retail, Ageism, Starting a Family & Being my Best Friend with Cathy Fix from 2020-09-28T04:05:55

I am so excited about this week's episode with my mom. She is such an amazing mom & best friend. I am so impressed with her advice, grace, and wisdom that she shares with all of you. I got t...

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Ep. 13 Meet the Founders of Fourplay, Danielle & Julie | A Conversation Around Dating, Creating an App, Sexual Violence & so much more! from 2020-09-14T04:00

Welcome back! Episode 13... I can't believe it. Episode 13 is by far my favorite episode since starting Your Weekly Fix. I sit down and talk with the co-founders of Fourplay, a group dating app ...

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Ep. 12 Let's Kick it Up a Notch & Increase Voter Turnout from 2020-09-07T04:00

Last week we talked about how you can vote but in this week's episode, we talked about how you can do even more in preparation for this election cycle. Not only should you want your voice heard ...

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Ep. 11 Activism & Action | Racial Injustice, BLM, Voting by Mail & more from 2020-08-31T04:00

In today's episode, I talk about how to take your passion and activism to the voting polls this November. Although November seems far away, you can start voting TODAY by voting by mail. Learn th...

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QUICK FIX #3 | Learning to Adapt & Adjust to Life Changes from 2020-08-25T04:00

Welcome back! It's another Quick Fix episode for those looking for a short, sweet fix. In this week's episode, I give you guy's a life update and discuss my move to Maryland.  I talk about ...

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Ep. 10 So You Want to Go to Law School? | An Interview with Andrew Bandini, a Rising 2L & Law School Scholarship Recipient from 2020-08-17T04:00

So many people have reached out to me about their anxiety and stress about making a graduate school decision that is best for you. As many of you know, I quickly pivoted and decided to take a di...

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Ep. 9 Beyond the Smile | A Raw and Honest Conversation Around Mental Health & COVID from 2020-08-10T02:06:37

In this week’s episode of Your Weekly Fix, we go beyond the smile and the pictures on Instagram and talk deeply about how COVID has impacted mental health. Although COVID has impacted people in ...

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Ep. 8 Advocating for Yourself & Your Health | My Battle with Women's Health and Disordered Eating from 2020-08-03T15:55:44

Welcome back to another episode of Your Weekly Fix. TW: Eating disorders. Please feel free to pass on this episode as I become very raw and vulnerable about my battle with my ph...

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Ep. 7 What You Need to Know About College in NYC | Tips on Internships, Networking, Jobs, & More! from 2020-07-27T13:25:14

Welcome back! On this week's episode of Your Weekly Fix, you get first-hand advice from me. I talk all about my life in NYC and my advice on internships, colleges, and getting a job. ENJOY! ...

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QUICK FIX #2 | Imposter Syndrome & Your Internal Dialogue from 2020-07-20T05:50:59

Welcome to a second quick fix episode, a shorter episode for your busy Monday schedules! In this week's episode, I talk about the imposter syndrome phenomenon that many young people face. Whether y...

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Ep. 6 Privilege & Power | An American Crisis from 2020-07-13T01:57:23

Welcome to episode 6, a discussion surrounding privilege, power, and the many crises in the United States. From education to healthcare everything comes back to power and privilege. In this epis...

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Ep. 5 Meet Mo | A Deep Dive into Diet Culture, Body Image & Learning to Love Yourself from 2020-07-06T13:36:25

I am so excited to announce we have our first guest on Your Weekly Fix, Mo. Meet Mo, the founder, and owner of Get Mo Fit, LLC. On this week's episode, we discuss fad diets, diet culture, and body ...

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QUICK FIX #1 | Be a Better You in the Q from 2020-06-29T04:00

Welcome to the first episode of a new segment of series called, Your Quick Fix-- a shorter & more light-hearted series of episodes to balance the longer more serious episodes each week. Some of ya'...

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Ep. 4 The Tea on My Relationships | My Experiences, What I've Learned & My Journey in Seeking Independence from 2020-06-21T23:07:48

Episode 4 is a long one. No edits and no retakes! It is all real and raw for you guys. Tune in to hear about what I've learned from my experiences and what journey I am on now in seeking my inde...

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Ep. 3 Your Twenties are No Joke but You're Not Alone from 2020-06-15T22:50:41

Sorry for the delay! I appreciate your patience and understanding as the original file was damaged and deleted. Welcome back to another episode of Your Weekly Fix podcast. This episode is all ab...

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Ep. 2 Elections 101 | A Crash Course on Elections, Government & Public Service from 2020-06-08T04:00

Welcome to episode 2! In this week's episode, I put on my teacher hat and give you all a crash course on government, public service, and elections. This episode will educate you or give you a re...

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Ep. 1 Cancel Culture, Racism & Uniting as One from 2020-06-01T04:00

The first official episode is here! This episode was difficult for me as this week has been very emotional with recent events. I hope you learn a little something about humanity, how to uplift t...

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Welcome to Your Weekly Fix | Meet your Host Q & A from 2020-05-25T01:37:18

Surprise! This is an extra episode I decided to record before the official first episode launching June 1st. In this episode, you will learn more about me as your host and gain a better understa...

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