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Blunt Truths Pod is brought to you by Grae Gousse and Risse Peace. Together we'll discuss tales of Black womanhood and share the gems we’ve picked up along the way. Roll up for new episodes every Thursday. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

Blunt Truths Pod


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    Ep. 100: Not GoodBye, See You Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 20:58


    We had a time! After almost two years of sharing gems, lessons learned, and everything in between, we're saying see you later! We'll be back from time to time, so stay on the lookout. We will miss you all! But in the meantime, catch up on all the episodes you might have missed. XOXO and thank you to our listeners! Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @GraeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 99: Season of Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 19:49


    With the holidays around the corner, we shared with you things we're grateful for. We also provide some benefits of gratitude and a few ways to practice it. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @GraeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 98: #RelationshipGoals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 28:30


    Are there any couples you think are #relationshipgoals? Today we touch on if we have any and if they can potentially be unhealthy? We also discuss our thoughts on Tia Mowry's announcement about her divorce from Cory Hardict after 14 years. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @GraeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 97: Laying it Low & Spreading it Wide

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 33:19


    On today's episode we discuss the controversy on Nia Long and Ime Udoka. We share stories about partners cheating and if we could move past infidelity. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @GraeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 96: Tough Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 26:25


    Today we talk about the viral video on low vibrational meals but really hone in on tough love and if we think it's necessary. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @GraeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 95: Mercury Retrograde

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 18:31


    We know retrograde be retrogradin'! On today's episode we discuss what mercury retrograde is, how it impacts our signs, and tell you when the next one is. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @GraeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 94: Reading Rainbow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 35:38


    As lovers of reading, today we share with our listeners our favorite genres to read, books that have changed our lives, and some book recommendations. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 93: Crazy Dips in the Dating Pool

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 43:31


    Have you ever been on a date that you wished never happened? Today we decided to share some of our crazy dating stories. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 92: Soft Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 22:10


    Are you living a soft life? If not, ask yourself why? On today's episode we discuss our thoughts on the soft life and what that looks like for us. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 91: Privacy vs Secrecy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 28:08


    Do you think there's a difference between privacy and secrecy? On today's episode, we touch on what the difference is between the two and also provide some examples. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 90: Grind Culture Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 21:45


    We live in an era where many people feel they need to work all day, grind, and hustle non stop but that can lead to burnout. Today we touch on how we feel about "grind culture" and share different ways to rest. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 89: Tik Tok Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 28:57


    Today we discuss our thoughts on the young black therapist who received backlash on social media because of the delivery of her message to black men. Listen to us give our 2 cents on the issue. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 88: Renaissance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 41:36


    Thee Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter dropped a summer banger and we're here to give our review of the album. Tune in today for some laughs and find out what our favorite tracks are on Renaissance. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 87: BTP Love Manual

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 35:47


    Listen to us give some insight into how we like to be treated and loved. We touch on some things we love to hear, favorite acts of services, and make mention of some meaningful gifts we've received. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 86: Let's Talk Black Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 39:05


    On today's episode, we're talking about black hair. We talk about our experiences with changing up styles, our hair journey, and more. Tune in today! Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 85: Spin Da Block

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 21:04


    Spinnin' da block seems like a phenomenon. Have you ever spun da block? Do you know what it is? Today we talk about what spinnin' da block means and our thoughts on why we think people do it. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 84: Plant Mami

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 29:09


    Today we talk about how we got into loving plants and the benefits of having them in your home (in your greenhouse if you're fancy). Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 83: How to Negotiate Your Salary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 29:53


    We know our listeners are about getting their paper/bread/coins, etc. Today we provide tips on how you can negotiate your salary for a new job or promotion. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 82: Hot Girl Summer Reloaded

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 32:25


    Another Rona summer but we still making the best of it. Tune in today as we discuss what we're getting into this summer! :-) Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 81: Family Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 31:33


    Have you ever pictured your ideal family when you were growing up? Listen to us answer this question and several more plus provide you with different options for creating a family. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 80: DMV Date Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 38:45


    We told y'all how to build the roster, now we're giving you free game on the date ideas. On today's episode, we talk about a few spots and activities you can do in the DMV area. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 79: Getting Summertime Fine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 31:09


    Today we discuss what we're doing to get summertime fine and provide tips on how you can create a fitness lifestyle change. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 78: Drip or Drown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 37:54


    On today's episode, we talk about our personal style, provide tips on ways you can develop your own style, and share who our fav fashionistas are. @dlolo @layerednliberte @fourthelowe @amournoir @simplycyn @thriftntell Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 77: Draft Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 36:24


    Do you want to learn ways to build a roster? Look no further, today we provide ways on how to build your team. It's Draft Season! Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 76: Gatekeeping Your Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 24:00


    Today we discuss why we need boundaries and how to set and honor those boundaries. https://www.nedratawwab.com/ Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 75: Crucial Conversations on Women's Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 61:19


    Today a very special guest, Dr. Chyanne Brown, is back to discuss a range of topics centered around women's reproductive health. @chybrown89 @these2gurls Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 74: Dating Tips from a Black Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 43:54


    Today we have a special guest, Christian Reeves @MyGuyReeves, on to discuss dating tips for men. He touches on how to communicate effectively, set intentions, plan a creative date, and more. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 73: Can We Talk?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 36:23


    Effective communication is very important and we implore you to practice those skills. Today we provide you with tips on effective communication and share what our individual communication needs are. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 72: Big Enneagram Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 26:42


    Do you know what enneagrams are? Today we discuss what they are, the 9 personality types, and share our results from the enneagram quiz. Take the test HERE and share your results on our Instagram! Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 71: Pleasure Principles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 24:12


    Today we talk about how to better communicate your sexual needs to your partner and provide tips on how to self pleasure. Erotic Blueprints Quiz Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 70: That's My Type

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 27:01


    Are you your type's type? On this episode, we have a broader conversation discussing if we think preferences can be harmful and examine if our preferences are realistic. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 69: Hipster Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 42:21


    Festival season has arrived! We provide some tips on how to prepare for your festival and share some of our favorite musical artists. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 68: What We're Watching

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 30:14


    Listen to us share what we're watching and binging on the TV and film screens. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 67: The Slap Heard 'Round the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 43:00


    On today's episode we touch on the Will Smith/Chris Rock fiasco and discuss if we think physical violence is ever a viable solution. If you are a WOC and interested in a financial health event covering tips on money management, becoming financially prepared, and group investment opportunities, please join us by buying tickets at the link below: IEI Presents: Build Wealth, Build Self, Build Community Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 66: Tax Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 53:49


    Today we have a special guest to answer all of your tax questions. Brandi Samuel, CPA is the International Tax Principal at Windham Brannon and extremely knowledgeable. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 65: Girl Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 24:13


    What is girl code? Today we breakdown what our own personal girl code is and our experiences with any violations. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 64: Dating in the DMV: Men's Edition Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 30:06


    This is the second half of last week's episode. We sat down with 3 Black men ( Quintin 35/DC/Single, Gregory 28/Baltimore/Single, and Nico 36/Arlington/Relationship) to discuss their dating experiences and the conversation gets real. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 63: Dating in the DMV: Men's Edition Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 36:11


    We sat down with 3 Black men ( Quintin 35/DC/Single, Gregory 28/Baltimore/Single, and Nico 36/Arlington/Relationship) to discuss their dating experiences and the conversation gets real. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 62: Stop Saying Females

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 21:34


    Today we talk about the usage of the word "females" and how much we dislike it. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Bonus: Black Love Series - Jessica & Stevon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 26:30


    For our last episode in our Black Love Series we interviewed Jessica and Stevon. They talk about the impacts of once being in a long distance relationship, new experiences they'd like to share with one another, and how focusing on yourself before getting into a serious relationship is important. Website: www.jessicahixonwalker.com | www.promisingpresence.com Instagram: @5pspodcast

    Ep. 61: A Few of Our Favorite Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 39:12


    In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to share our favorite black owned businesses. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Bonus: Black Love Series - Patricia & Timi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 20:39


    For episode 2 in our Black Love Series we interviewed Patricia and Timi. They tell us how they met, give their thoughts on the current dating landscape, and discuss how their relationship has changed since becoming first time parents.

    Ep. 60: Check on Your Strong Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 28:36


    On today's episode we talk about the different types of depression and how you can support someone managing it. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Bonus: Black Love Series - Lori & Derek

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 30:22


    Both Black History Month and Valentine's Day fall in February. We interviewed some of our favorite couples and will be dropping the episodes every Monday this month. The first couple up are Lori and Derek. They talk about the importance of chemistry, transparency, and being intentional. Derek's NFTs|Lori and Derek's Rental Property

    Ep. 59: Fraud Alert

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 23:51


    Listen to us talk about what imposter syndrome is and how to overcome it. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 58: Manifesting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 23:18


    New Year, New Goals! Today we discuss how we set goals and drop some tips on how you can do the same through manifestation. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 57: WFH (Working from Home)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 27:19


    Almost 2 years into the panini and many people are still working remotely. On this episode, we provide some tips on separating work and personal life in the home. Pomodoro App mentioned: https://www.focustodo.cn/#products Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 56: Career Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 45:16


    On today's episode, we chat about our careers and how we got into our current fields. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 55: Bad Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 31:57


    Today we discuss what our journey has been like with religion. Roll up and find out what denominations we were raised in and what our current religious beliefs are. https://www.pewforum.org/2021/02/16/faith-among-black-americans/ Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep 54: Big Ol' Freak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 36:05


    Happy New Year Listeners! We're starting the new year off with a bang by discussing some freaky topics ;-) Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

    Ep. 53: 2021 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 43:00


    Congrats on making it through 2021! Today we go through all the big moments of the year and discuss our goals for 2022. Follow us on Instagram at: @BluntTruthsPod @YeGousse @RissePeace Loud Lyrics Playlist Spotify | Apple Music

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