Am I the Bleep

02/08/2023

In this epic episode of Am I the Bleep!?! We are ecstatic, elated, and another generic 'E' word that describes excitement to introduce a very special guest.

The one...the only... JROSE11!!!!!!

You may know him from Twitch or one of his many other endeavors, but today you will get to know him as a very special co-host of our show. While he is not a Jonathan, his name also starts with a 'J', so we can hopefully all take this in stride and move in with exuberance to today's episode of Am I the Bleep!?!

Listen to the full episode on your favourite platform, or on our site here with an accompanying post:
https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/how-to-stop-trauma-dumping-on-others

If you’re starting to recognize that you’ve emotionally dumped on people you care about, it’s time to learn how to stop trauma dumping.

20/07/2023

29/06/2023

Every once in a while, we Jonathans come up with some smart things to say on some tough and taboo topics. In this week's episode of, Am I the Bleep!?!, Jon Rom and I talk about the topic of standing up for one's own wants and needs in the face of confrontation.

This podcast is epic. It is legendary. And it changed the world so much that Shakespeare himself wrote a poem about it... it goes like this:

"To bleep, or not to bleep, that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The a**holes of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of a**holes
And by opposing end them. "

-William Shakespeare

Listen to the episode and read the accompanying post here:
https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/how-to-stand-up-for-yourself

In our latest episode of Am I The Bleep?!, we read two posts from people who were having trouble standing up for themselves—specifically, neither wanted to act as a babysitter for their in-laws or exes.

29/05/2023

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25/05/2023

Every single week, The Jonathans put their minds, their wits and their courage together to read from the titular 'Am I the As***le' thread to determine who is the A**hole and who isn't. This is not a challenge they take lightly. Every day they wake up at 3am to train in the style of Rocky Balboa running up and down stairs until they have built up the sheer fortitude to accomplish the task at hand. Will all this training be worth it? Let's find out...

Today's posts include:
🍑AITA For refusing to pay for my friends, gf's meal at a restaurant?

🍑AITA for telling my husband to let his daughter live with her uncle?

🍑AITA For not attending a play that my BF is in because there is smoking in it

Listen to the episode and read the accompanying blog:

https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/how-to-respond-when-someone-calls-you-names

As it turns out, there’s a middle road for dealing with name-calling—one that allows you to stand up for yourself, protect your mental health and preserve your relationships with people who’ve wronged you. Here’s what to do when someone calls you names.

17/05/2023

Writing copy for podcasts is hard. You have to listen to yourself speak...again and again and again for another 40+ minutes to find the part where you said something witty that will translate to you, the listener. It's like the worst answering machine-type experience in the world and I WILL NOT HAVE IT TODAY!

So rather than me going through HELL, it's your turn. Listen to today's episode of, Am I the Bleep!?! where Jon Rom and Jonathan Friedman read posts from the titular thread, Am I the As***le? and coach the posters right then and there.

Today's posts include the following:
🍑AITA for telling my best friend his gf is disgusting?
🍑AITA for not wanting to take my wife’s photos?
🍑AITA for not serving alcohol at my baby's 1st birthday party?

Listen to the full episode and read our accompanying blog post here:
https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/how-to-get-what-you-want-in-life

If you want to know how not to be an a--hole when you’re in a disagreement with someone, here are some tips for getting what you really want out of life, instead of losing sight of your true goals and desires.

04/05/2023

In today's epic episode, the jazzy Jonathans read stories from aloof a**holes and coach them...courageously. Is my copywriting improving or what!?!

Jon Rom and Jonathan Friedman coach the original posters of the following AITA threads:

1. WIBTA if I didn't include one of my polycule members in a book I'm writing?
2. AITA for "embarrassing" my husband by leaving the room whenever he chews gum?
3. WIBTA if I asked my wife to stop washing her grandson's laundry?

It's gonna be great and you have to listen to today's episode now:
https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/how-to-deal-with-resentment-in-a-relationship

Here’s what you can do to learn how to deal with resentment in a relationship so that you and your partner can focus on repairing your frayed bonds.

26/04/2023

To be or not be the A**hole? That is the question. And the truth is that it's one that has been plaguing The Jonathans (Jon Rom and Jonathan Friedmanan) for millennia. And it's not for a lack of trying, it's truly all we think about, but it turns out to be infinitely more complex than they thought because there is more to the A**hole than meets the eye.

Today, The Jonathans do some digging, some diving deep and some analysis on the following posts:

1. AITA for lying to my gf about having a child?
2. AITA for saying niece can't come on vacation if she continues to have "tics"?
3. AITA for telling my daughter the truth about her father?
This and more on today's episode of AM I THE BLEEP!?!

This and more on your favourite streaming platform or through the link below with a fantastic article accompaniment:
https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/co-parenting-with-someone-who-hurt-you

Parenting is hard enough without having to worry about co-parenting. And when co-parenting is involved, people leaving long-term relationships often wonder: “How do I co-parent with someone who hurt me?”

19/04/2023

It was an absolute honour and privilege to be on the The Broken Road to Mental Health In Life and in Business. Sharon and I get

19/04/2023

It was an absolute honour and privilege to be on the The Broken Road to Mental Health In Life and in Business. Sharon and I talk about my own journey with mental health, as well as a deep dive and closer look into the need for more resources that focus on prevention as a primary intervention.

19/04/2023

It was an absolute honour and privilege to be on the The Broken Road to Mental Health In Life and in Business. Sharon and I talk about my own journey with mental health, as well as a deep dive and closer look into the need for more resources that focus on prevention as a primary intervention.

You got to check it out!

31/03/2023

“You can’t always get what you want…”

Maybe it’s a little past your generation, but sixty-odd years ago, that line spurred legions of unwavering fans throughout the rock ‘n roll world. Today, the question isn’t really whether or not you can get what you want… instead, it’s more nuanced: Should you always get what you want?

Not getting what you want can suck. It feels like you’re sacrificing a part of yourself. You feel a pit in your stomach, and you’re upset that even with the best of intentions, you ended up with a bad outcome.

But sometimes, not getting what you want can be exactly what you need.

We know. This is a controversial take. But bear with us, because Jon Rom and Jonathan Friedman are about to blow your mind.

Listen now and read our thoughts:

https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/why-not-getting-what-you-want-is-what-you-want

Today, the question isn’t really whether or not you can get what you want… instead, it’s more nuanced: Should you always get what you want? Let's take a look.

23/03/2023

It's not every day that the Jonathans put up a united front against the crimes of a**holery. And while it is against their better judgment, today, the Jonathans will do just that. Specifically, today, Jon Rom and I will be taking a look at the theme of how to communicate more strongly in our relationships.

Read More and listen now:
https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/what-is-stonewalling

Distant communication. Shutting down during fights. Leaving the room and refusing to make compromises. Are you being stonewalled in your relationship?

20/03/2023

Hey Friends! Jonathan Here!

Giving back has always been a huge part of what I focus on and why I do what I do. I am super excited to be launching 'The Shop That Talks Back' which is an initiative that takes $5 from every sold and donates it to a rotating charity (this month it's SickKids Foundation), as well as $5 per item towards coaching through The Journal That Talks Back for individuals who couldn't otherwise afford the support. Shipping is free in North America and the clothing is super comfy!

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www.thejournalthattalksback.com/the-shop

A shop full of comfy clothes that do good things and feel great!

15/03/2023

Whether or not we want it to be, conflict is an inevitable part of any relationship. Depending on how we interact with co-workers, employees, friends, family and romantic partners, our closeness with the people in our lives means that tension will occasionally occur — and as tension occurs, so will disagreements and misunderstandings.

But it’s how we deal with conflict, rather than conflict itself, that sets apart healthy relationships from potentially unhealthy ones.

Today’s Am I The Bleep?! episode and blog is all about conflict. We’re going to look at a few strategies to deal with conflict, as well as techniques for having better conflict resolution when relationship problems do occur. A huge thanks (as always) to my partner in crime, Jon Rom for being the best co-host a Jonathan could ask for!

Listen to the episode and read the blog here:
www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/how-to-resolve-conflict-in-a-relationship

Today’s Am I The Bleep?! blog is all about conflict. We’re going to look at a few strategies to deal with conflict, as well as techniques for having better conflict resolution when relationship problems do occur.

08/03/2023

It was a Monday at 6:32 PM when the Jonathans (Jon Rom and Jonathan Friedman) felt a certain tingle... a tingle that only a certified Jonathan can feel. A sense that some sort of AITA-related drama was brewing on a world wide web near us. And wouldn't you know it, our 7th sense did not fail us this time. In this week's podcast, we jump right into the following posts:

✅AITA for telling my mom she violated my privacy for going through my suitcase?
✅AITA for moving out of the apartment my parents bought for me after they made me let my brother live there.
✅AITA for making my brother's vegan gf feel "alienated" at my engagement dinner?

Not only do we offer some of the world's greatest coaching to these original posters, but we also share some insight that we feel will change your life forever.

Listen to the full episode here on your favourite streaming platform:
https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/how-to-deal-with-jerks-in-your-family -your-foot-down

From telling the truth to being kind during a meet-up, here’s everything you’ve got to know about online dating — and yes, that includes the things people don’t tell you.

07/03/2023

I am absolutely STOKED to be taking part in Press Start CoLab 2023, and look forward to our Mental Health Expert Panel discussion tomorrow! While it is a closed session, there are some really incredible individuals taking part in the panel and I know there will be lots to share from our learning and discussions.

A huge thank you to Nowly and Teachers Life Insurance for bringing me on board to take part in this wildly necessary conversation!

06/03/2023

Hey all, Jonathan here!

I just wanted to clarify something. All of these posts that I read from Reddits Am I the A**hole thread are anonymous third party posts and have NOTHING to do with me. I’m simply reading these anonymous stories to open up conversations around some really big topics! I recognize that here on FB I have just been posting the stories and not so much analysis and knowledge sharing, which is really the point of this AITA exercise. I intend to do a much better job of sharing analysis and learning with more of these stories starting this and next week☺️

Have an amazing night!
Jonathan

01/03/2023

Who's making waffles in the morning? Not The Jonathans, that's for sure. They are way too busy recording this podcast...at this very moment (inception).

But, in all reality, Jon Rom and Jonathan Friedman are on a quest to find Prince Charming in what is an ABSOLUTE SEA of A**holes on Reddit's 'Am I the As***le' thread. And while this path is not entirely rosy, it's filled with warm laughter, expert analysis, and just a righteous smidgen of coaching.

In today's episode of 'Am I the Bleep!?!', we explore the following posts:
✅ WIBTA for not wanting a woman I used to bully at my wedding.
✅ AITA for bringing an emotional support animal to a funeral despite my daughter's wishes?
✅ AITA for not allowing my girlfriend's sister to sleep at my house?

Listen now:
www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/how-to-forgive-yourself-for-past-mistakes

How do we forgive ourselves for our past mistakes? The Jonathan's explore this and more on this week's episode of Am I the Bleep!?!

22/02/2023

Nobody knows how to have hard conversations like The Jonathans. They have broken up, fought, and even threatened to take each other down at WRESTLEMANIA BROTHERRRR (on at least 4 separate occasions).

But how do you have these tough talks? How do you find a resolution instead of stepping into the ring for a no-holds-barred match? Jonathan Friedman and Jon Rom dive off the top rope directly into some posts from 'Am I the As***le' on Reddit to fuel this episode of Am I the Bleep!?!

Listen now:
www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/how-to-have-hard-conversations-in-five-steps

Listen to our latest podcast episode of Am I The Bleep?! for several stories on people who had to break some pretty bad news… and whether or not they handled the hard conversation well...

15/02/2023

I have a story for you. It happened to a friend of a friend of mine...

Well, really, it happened to a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of mine. I mean we all have 6 degrees of separation from someone on Reddit's Am I the As***le, right? It must be the truth.

In today's episode of Am I the Bleep!?! The Jonathans (that's Jonathan Friedman and Jon Rom) explore whether or not the people in the following stories are a**holes on the legendary scale of a**holery:

😮 AITA for cutting the trip with my wife shortly after I learned that my son's step-grandparents weren't feeding him properly?
😮 AITA for missing an actual emergency because I turned off my phone to avoid my wife's unnecessary contact attempts during my tech-free weekend?
😮 AITA for telling my girlfriend she's not allowed to tell my daughter what to do?

So, even if our R.L. Stein intro threw you for a loop, we promise that this episode will leave you with Goosebumps.

Welcome to this week's brand new episode of Am I the Bleep!?!

Listen now:
https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/aita-for-cutting-the-trip-with-my-wife-short

AITA for cutting the trip with my wife short after I learned that my son's step-grandparents weren't feeding him properly? This and more on this weeks, Am I the Bleep!?!

08/02/2023

Guess who's back!?! Back again!?! It's the dudes who are more shady than slim but are still mega down for mom's spaghetti 🍝

It's the JONATHANS (Jonathan Friedman and Jon Rom)!

And they are back with one goal and one goal only. To determine who the a**hole is on the Legendary Scale of A**holery ™.

In today's episode, we explore the following posts:
✅AITA for not allowing my stepdaughter and her boyfriend to share a room?
✅AITA for criticizing how my girlfriend takes job interviews?
✅AITA for refusing to attend my wife's BF's wedding?

Lend us your ears and your hearts as we tune in to this very first episode of Am I the BLEEP!?!

Listen on your favourite streaming platform or here:
https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/am-i-the-bleep/aita-for-criticizing-how-my-girlfriend-takes-job-interviews

AITA for criticizing how my girlfriend takes job interviews? A great question! Tune in to this week's episode of Am I the BLEEP!?! to find out🎉

16/01/2023

“I can’t help you if you don’t know how to help yourself.” If you’ve ever heard these words — or said them — then you know how demoralizing it can be to work through mental health struggles in a relationship.

Understanding how to be supportive of mental health struggles — both yours and your partner’s — in the context of romantic relationships is incredibly important. After all, almost one in five people suffer from a mental illness in any given year, and over half of all people will struggle with mental health at some point in their lives.

So, how can you be supported and supportive at the same time?

Read more:
https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/blog/dating-and-mental-health

Understanding how to be supportive of mental health struggles — both yours, and your partner’s — in the context of romantic relationships is incredibly important.

10/01/2023

Today marks our graduation from the Newchip Accelerator! I learned so much and am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of it! A huge and special thanks to my incredible learning from my mentor Jess McDaniel and also to my mastermind group, Vaidehi Tembhekar, Katheron Intson, Cassie Collier, Rick Wiseman and Jake Vite Prekop. Being able to learn and grow with you through this experience has been invaluable and incredible!

Over the coming months, the whole team and I are committed to really knocking things out of the park in our mission to make coaching, mental wellness and personal support infinitely more accessible for young professionals all over the world!

Thank you and I can't wait to see what the future holds 🎉
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22/09/2022

I had the honour and the pleasure of joining Rob Oliver on The Perspectives on Healthcare podcast just a short while a go! We covered some important and special topics such as accessibility, affordability, mental health and the future of holistic wellness😊

Tune in to our chat here:
https://www.perspectivesonhealthcare.com/podcast/jonathan-friedman-a-service-providers-perspective-on-healthcare/

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