On this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace introduce a new segment, ‘Storytime,’ where they tell each other a story about themselves! Grace and Amy share their happiest childhood memories, which include Narnia, teeny weeny afros, and redefining beauty.  Amy and Grace also share their bummer news of the week – rent in Manhattan reaches a new high, and sitting all day can cause health problems, even if you exercise. They also share their antidotes: the two of them went to a beautiful patio restaurant for a de-stress dinner date. This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “Make up a story... For our sake and yours forget your name in the street; tell us what the world has been to you in the dark places and in the light. Don't tell us what to believe, what to fear. Show us belief's wide skirt and the stitch that unravels fear's caul.” ― Toni Morrison Do you have a favorite antidote, or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111 or tag us on Instagram, with the hashtag #ThatsMyAntidote Sponsors:  BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE Brooklinen.com - use promo code ANTIDOTE for $20 off your purchase of $100 or more plus free shipping FULL TRANSCRIPT Amy The world is a dumpster fire. I'm Amy. Grace And I'm Grace. We are comedy writers in Los Angeles. Amy And you know what? We're here to help. Grace So as a reflex to the f---ing madness on the news, we're keeping it positive, uplifting, but opinionated. Amy Damn straight. We talk about cultural moments we love. Grace We talk to people we adore. Amy Crushes we have. Grace And self-care we stan. Amy During these trying times. We all need to show that focus is on joy. Grace This is the antidote. Oh. Hi, everybody. You know what? I am looking at such a great day in L.A., but I'm so happy to be here with my friend and be here with you doing the antidote for another week. Amy Yeah, you guys. Grace is about to leavin on a jet plane. She's about to be out of here. Grace Oh, you too, bitch. Like we going to be cruising. We going to be high fiving in the sky. You know who says yes? Actually, you're. You're leaving, actually, before me. But tell us, where are you flying off to, my lady? Amy Oh, well, by the time this airs already, be back, y'all. But I am on my way to France, you know, my other home. And I haven't really spent considerable time there since before the pandemic, so I'm really, really excited to go. Yeah, yeah. Grace Yeah, yeah. You got to have some cheeses and some breads. Amy That's right. You know. Yeah, exactly. So. Grace You know, I am sort of lactose intolerant, but when I go to I can eat that cheese and nothing happens to me. What are we putting in our cheese? And the American. Amy Literally, America is a cesspool like, what? They're just like,. Grace Why does our bread taste so bad? Amy I used to think I hated bread, and then I went to France and I was like, Hmm, say, roses, take them numb because they have. Grace Laws that make sure that you can't put too much extra sitting there, which is great. Amy Yeah, it's so true. I'm like, everything in France tastes better is a little better. By the way, I saw that one of our listeners shared an antidote. Grace Oh, great. Amy Her handle is Ruthey Morris. That's R-U-T-H-E-Y  Morris. And she said, My antidote for this week is morning meditation. I love that, Ruthie. Before I even get out of bed, I check in with myself and set intentions for the day. It makes me feel so much more relaxed and confident when I have a busy day ahead of me. Ruthie, you and me are speaking the same language. This is also my morning antidote, if you will. Grace Yeah. And you know what? I've just gotten recently a little bit more consistent with meditation. Like, I have some affirmations that I say in the morning, but just rec