The Bitching Hour! - Community Guidelines
This is a space for real people doing real work on themselves. We are here to hold you, challenge you, and witness you. In order for that to actually work, everyone in this space has a responsibility to each other. These guidelines exist to protect that.
Recording notice All live calls are recorded and released publicly as audio via podcast. First names only are used. By joining a live call, you are consenting to being recorded and to your voice being shared publicly. If you are not comfortable with this, you are always welcome to watch or listen to the replay instead.
How we show up for each other
Listen to understand, not to respond When someone is sharing, give them the floor completely. Don't interrupt, don't rush them, don't start forming your reply while they're still talking. Being truly heard is why people come here. Make sure they feel it.
Lead with curiosity, not judgment We all come from different backgrounds, different belief systems, and different life experiences. You do not have to agree with someone's choices or values to respect where they are in their process. What is right for you may not be right for someone else. That does not make either of you wrong.
Give as much as you receive A community is only as strong as the people in it. Don't just post and disappear. Respond to others, engage with what's being shared, show up to bear witness even when it's not your turn to speak. Being a good community member means being a good villager.
Honor the sacredness of this container People share vulnerable, personal, real things in this space. Even though these calls are public, what someone shares here is not yours to take, retell, or own. Hold what you hear with care.
Take care of your own energy You are responsible for what you bring into this space and for what you take home with you. Before you show up, check in with yourself. Make sure the energy you're carrying is clean, even if it is not fully clear. Do not absorb what does not belong to you, and do not bring in what does not belong to us.
Own your shit We are all in process. You are going to say things that land wrong sometimes, and so will everyone else. When that happens, own it. A simple acknowledgment goes a long way. Accountability is not punishment here. It is part of the work.
Hard rules
No hate speech or personal attacks. This is an immediate and permanent removal. There is no warning, no second chance, and no conversation about it. This applies to what you say in the community and on the calls.
Be a freak, not a creep. This is a safe space for everyone in it. We will remove anyone, at any time, for making us or any other member feel uncomfortable. We do not owe you an explanation. Do not come here to hit on people, pursue people, or make this space about anything other than the work.
No self-promotion. This space is not a marketplace. Do not pitch your services, promote your offers, or recruit members to anything outside of this community.
No ulterior motives. If you are here for any reason other than doing the work and being a genuine part of this community, this is not your space. We built this for people who are ready to show up fully. That is the only reason to join.
Zoey and Brittany reserve the right to remove any member at any time for any reason. By joining this community and participating in live calls, you agree to these guidelines and to the recording and public sharing of calls as audio.