Girl Talk With Pops

It's our season finale! This season we talked a lot about how men and women are different-- from how we express ourselves to how we receive feedback. One thing is clear from our previous episodes: when women and men don’t understand our differences we struggle in relationships because friction is inevitable.Though men and women are different, I think we need each other. That is oftentimes difficult to see with so many women advocating for equality and taking on the head of household role. In this episode we discuss the harmonious roles that men and women can play in each others’ lives, why we need each other, and how we both possess the masculine and feminine energies needed to balance and complement each other.I also share my thoughts from an independent, unmarried woman’s perspective and we dig into how difficult it can be for independent women to find a complementary balance with men or even recognize when an imbalance exists. We discuss why self-sufficient women have a harder time dating, how men are turned off by that independence, and on the flip side how some women are trained or taught to date and marry. We hope you enjoy this episode. If you do, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast with five stars on Apple. If you haven’t already, check out the rest of Season 3, and don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss future episodes! Also, check us out on social media to continue the conversation.@GirlTalkWithPops on IGGTWP on FBIn this episode:[07:27] - In coming generations, Pops thinks that women will assume the “the head of household” role. [08:46] - Though, they often talk about how men and women are different, Brittney clarifies that one is not better than the other. [10:38] - Brittney thinks that unfortunately a lot of black women have been forced (voluntarily or involuntarily) to take care of themselves and their families alone, but realizes she doesn’t want to perpetuate that cycle. [11:53] - Men and women need each other. We’re meant to balance each other. However, for some reason, we’re sometimes afraid to admit that we need each other.[12:39] - Pops thinks that a clean slate and open-mindedness are key to achieving balance and understanding in a relationship. Old ways of doing things won’t work.[14:06] - As creatures of habit, Brittney thinks that this is where doing the work in relationships comes in.[16:29] - Brittney shares an example of when the heart (emotion) and the head (rational thinking) work in unison to complement each other in a family.  [18:34] - Pops acknowledges that Brittney possesses masculine and feminine energies. In a relationship, he suggests each person clarifies the role they want to play in order to achieve balance. [23:52] - Pops says that it’s a turn-off when women claim “I don’t need a man”.[25:55] - Brittney has a theory that men don’t really want to be in a relationship with super independent women. Pops thinks that it’s too challenging for men. [26:46] - Pops has been in a relationship with an independent woman where he felt like it couldn’t bring anything satisfactory to the table. Brittney thinks that men want to be in relationships where they feel needed. [32:04] - Brittney realizes that she wasn’t necessarily taught how to be a partner or to be in a relationship. She was raised to be independent, while other women are taught how to play the game.[34:31] - How do we break the cycle of non-partnership? How do teach children that men and women needing and complementing each other is ok and good?GTWP Website

We can give off the wrong impression sometimes, and some of us more often than others.  I’ve been told I’m nonchalant or unfazed, and it can come across to other people the wrong way. Even when I’m trying to be more expressive, I don’t think I demonstrate it as strongly as I think I do. It does lead to an interesting topic of conversation, though. Today, Pops and I talk about sensitivity among men and women, which of the sexes is more expressive, and how men need to feel appreciated. But the real meat of our discussion surrounds why men and women express feelings differently and how society conditions us to adhere to emotional stereotypes, even from childhood. If you enjoy what you hear today, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast on Apple with five stars. Also, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a single episode!In this episode:[03:09] - How would Pops describe Brittney’s demeanor?[05:20] - Brittney describes herself as even-keeled but this demeanor confuses other people sometimes.[07:08] - Brittney asks Pops who he thinks is more sensitive: men or women?[09:30] - Are women more expressive than men?[10:08] - Guys want acknowledgment of the good deeds they do instantly.[13:47] - Pops shares the secret for women to act more appreciative towards men.[16:02] - Brittney has a theory for why men end up with trophy wives.[17:35] - What do women and Clark Kent have in common?[22:36] - Men are more likely to express negative feelings often correlated with being a protector and provider such as contempt or anger.[24:52] - We learn gendered expectations and have them ingrained in us as children.[27:29] - When boys participate in sports these days, everyone’s considered a winner. That can have an unexpected downside for men going forward.[28:22] - Men, statistically speaking, are more competitive than women and it shows in the workplace.[32:13] - Are we being set up for a more equal society between men and women in the future?[34:30] - Sometimes when men don’t express their emotions, it can come out in unhealthy ways.Links and Resources:Girl Talk With Pops@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on FacebookGirl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts

I have this theory that men don’t like to be challenged. I believe I ask questions of men that they find uncomfortable, challenging, or just different--questions they’re not expecting or even ready to answer. Based on my experience, I think some of my questions have caused men to shut down conversations I’ve tried to start.What’s at the root of it, though? In today’s episode, I discuss this with Pops and harken back to the book I mentioned last week. We talk about how differently men and women perceive unsolicited advice and approach problem-solving. We also touch on how growing older or getting deeper into the relationship can give you a new, more mature perspective of it all.We hope you enjoy what you hear today. If you do, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast on Apple with five stars. And if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a single episode!In this episode:[02:22] - Brittney asks Pops about how she challenges him.[04:52] - When faced with tough or uncomfortable questions, men who seem to shut down just aren’t ready to face their truth.[07:41] - Brittney reveals where she believes she’s found issues in her communications with men.[08:47] - Brittney presents Pops with an example to determine how he’d feel getting unsolicited advice from a lady friend.[14:37] - Does Pops agree that men’s modus operandi is to offer solutions?[16:42] - Women can ask men questions in the wrong way. Painting it as “I” versus “we” makes a difference.[18:17] - Sometimes women just want to vent their problems without the need for men to present solutions.[19:49] - Brittney reveals the eye-opening revelation she had about her approach to asking challenging questions.[21:40] - There’s a technique in relationships to re-frame how to approach advising men in a way that doesn’t put them on the defense.[25:49] - Men only want advice when they ask for it. Pops emphasizes this with a simple, everyday example.[27:19] - Pops describes the different approaches to shopping taken by him and his current partner.[29:37] - In time, partners don’t have to work as much on adjusting to each other in their relationship.[32:29] - Some people don’t recognize their problem or issue, and that’s the bigger problem.Links and Resources:Summary of Men are From Mars, Women Are From Venus by John GrayGirl Talk With Pops@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on FacebookGirl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts

Men and women are inherently different: we communicate differently, we think differently, we even express our emotions differently. Those differences, however natural they are, are often forgotten in relationships. We often want our partners to be more like us which causes frustration when we’re at odds thanks to those differences.I’ve recognized those differences in my relationship and even started reading a book about how men and women are different, called Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, by John Gray. That book is the impetus for today’s conversation. Pops and I talk about the behavioral and emotional differences between the sexes, and the different emotional needs each has according to Gray’s book and our own experiences. We also touch on the tensions that arise in relationships when partners realize they don’t do things in the same way.We hope you enjoy what you hear today. If you do, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast on Apple with five stars. And if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a single episode!In this episode:[03:24] - Brittney begins mentioning some of the fascinating things she’s read from Gray’s book.[06:54] - In which ways does Pops think men and women are different?[10:46] - From Brittney’s perspective, men are more sensitive and women are more emotional.[12:52] - Is it normal for men to disappear for a while after serious conversations to “think,” then pop back up as if nothing happened?[16:24] - Tension between men and women comes up when we expect the opposite sex to be more like us.[19:22] - In the past, women were more dependent on men to live their lives. Women today refuse to submit to that kind of thinking.[22:18] - What happened for Pops to listen more to women in his life?[27:22] - According to Pops’ philosophy, everything else in a relationship falls into place with emotional understanding.[29:01] - Relating to someone and understanding them are two different things.[31:43] - Does Pops agree or disagree with the emotional needs that Gray outlines for men and women?[33:49] - Men can take fake praise and still feel good, but women know how to sniff that out and need any praise for them to be genuine.[35:58] - Brittney wraps up the show with a few thoughts about the leaning into the differences they discussed.Links and Resources:Summary of Men are From Mars, Women Are From Venus by John GraySeason 2 episode 2: Do you know your love language?Girl Talk With Pops@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on FacebookGirl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts

This week wraps up our interview with L’aigner. In part two, we talk about how she navigates difficult conversations about institutional racism and the experiences of black people living in America with her white father.We shift the topic for a bit to discuss history’s perception of black people in the media. Then, L’aigner touches on her father’s experiences with face-to-face prejudice as a white man who likes dating black women and whether or not she should feel empathy for him. You’ll also hear our viewpoints on parents struggling to come to terms with raising their kids to be independent thinkers. In addition, L’aigner shares some key takeaways from this discussion to consider if you’re bi-racial or have close relationships with white people. We hope you enjoy what you hear today. If you do, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast on Apple with five stars. And if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a single episode!In this episode:[02:05] - Through conversations, Brittney knows non-black people, especially immigrants and their families, find it challenging to empathize with the black experience.[04:32] - Brittney mentions reading an article recently suggesting black people shouldn’t watch viral videos of police brutality.[05:37] - The news has a major impact on shaping perception and is part of the institution. Pops makes a point of how we rarely see good news about black people.[09:51] - When L’aigner has these types of conversations with her dad, he always asks why he as a white male is blamed for American society’s problems.[12:23] - When interacting with her mother’s side of the family, L’aigner’s dad dealt with incidences of mistrust based on his race.[14:25] - Pops points out the major difference between the mistreatment black people face and what L’aigner’s dad experiences.[18:13] - Brittney wonders how receptive L’aigner’s dad has been to anything she’s shared with him regarding racial issues.[22:00] - L’aigner asks Pops if he’s ever felt defensive by his daughter’s perspective on something.[24:41] - Pops had to learn to share his opinions while respecting other’s viewpoints.[26:17] - Sometimes parents get carried away with trying to get their kids to do things the same way they do.[29:10] - Before wrapping up the show, L’aigner has some final thoughts and takeaways.Links and Resources:Season 2 episode 13: Unprecedented times: protests, uprising, and racism@laignerlmassey on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on FacebookGirl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts

Quick ask y’all! We want to create the best show for you and would love to hear more about what you want to see from us in future episodes. So before we get into this week’s show, can you take a few minutes to fill out our listener survey? As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a drawing for the chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card!This week we're welcoming another guest to discuss something a little different and exciting. We don’t hear a lot about single fathers even though there are plenty of them out there. L’aigner, however, is a biracial black woman raised by her single white father. In this first part of our interview, she talks about being raised by her dad and how that relationship influences what she looks for in the men she dates. She also discusses having difficult conversations with him about race and gives us his perspective on police brutality. We hope you enjoy what you hear today. If you do, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast on Apple with five stars. And if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a single episode!In this episode:[04:13] - L’aigner likes to say she was raised like a Disney princess who was raised by a single father, such as Princess Jasmine, Pocahontas, Belle, and Ariel.[08:38] - L’aigner talks about why she sometimes jokes that her dad might have ruined her for men.[11:06] - Brittney has adopted this one thing in her life that L’aigner mentioned. [12:27] - As Brittney's gotten older, Pops discovered the vulnerable side of himself that he didn’t realize existed.[15:27] - How has L’aigner's relationship with her father impacted her love life? [17:41] - After living with her dad for almost two years as an adult, L’aigner understands what she wants in a mate.[20:56] - L’aigner's dad didn't want her to leave home. Did Pops ever feel any fear when Brittney went to college or moved to California?[24:01] - How has it been for L’aigner living with her father as an adult? [27:23] - Brittney asks L’aigner who started the conversations about racial disparities between herself and her dad.[33:58] - Pops believes that coming into these types of conversations from a place of love is the missing piece.[38:36] - To help facilitate change, Pops hopes that L’aigner's father has these conversations with his white family members.Links and Resources:Season 2 episode 13: Unprecedented times: protests, uprising, and racismFill out the survey and enter to win $25 Amazon Gift CardGirl Talk With Pops@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on FacebookGirl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts

We’re a little past the halfway point of season 3 and would love to hear more about what you want to see in future episodes. So before we get into this week’s show, I have a quick favor to ask: visit our listener survey and give us feedback on how we can create the best show for you. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a drawing for the chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card!Last season, Pops and I released an episode on moving in with your significant other. That was before I spent significant time living with my long distance boyfriend. Since the pandemic, I’ve spent a few months living with my partner, and now I want to revisit that conversation and discuss what I’ve learned and experienced while living with a man.In today’s episode, I reveal what these past months of cohabitation have taught me about the effect of work schedules on a relationship and setting household rules with your partner. Pops and I also talk about personal workspaces,work-from-home demeanors, and the difficulties in establishing and adapting to different expectations for living with your mate.In addition, I reflect on discoveries I made about myself during all this, the importance of patience when living together, and the need to plan *how* to live together. Then, we wrap up this episode with a few funny things that tickled and surprised me during the experience.In this episode:[03:49] - Brittney didn’t realize how different work schedules can affect a relationship.[06:02] - Pops points out the positive in having separate work schedules.[11:13] - Relationships, where couples work in different fields, can also be very challenging.[13:10] - Brittney thinks it's necessary to establish roles and responsibilities even when staying with someone for a short amount of time.[18:55] - With some reflection, Brittney realizes her personal needs became clearer and necessary to communicate.[21:39] - When coming together, these two inner selves have to constantly adjust to each other.[24:13] - Pops doesn’t see the point of couples taking a year to plan a wedding when they don’t plan how to live together first.[25:12] - Brittney reflects on how beneficial her living together was for her long distance relationship.[29:13] - When facing everyday bickering, sometimes couples forget that other couples have the same challenges.[31:05] - Brittney finds it humorous how competitive men can be with their ladies.Links and Resources:Season 2 Episode: Things to consider before moving in togetherFill out the survey and enter to win $25 Amazon Gift CardGirl Talk With Pops@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on FacebookGirl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts

We’re back with Pops and my cousin Dana to continue our lively discussion about black male privilege. In part 1 of this conversation, I define black male privilege to get us on the same page, and Pops and Dana express their feelings on if they agree that black men are more privileged than black women.We got into issues about men needing to feel in charge and assert power, traditional lines of gendered responsibility possibly being erased, the possibility of recent history slowly being written to benefit black women more, and the lack of black women highlighted in African-American history in school. Then, I started sharing privileges from a checklist I discovered written by Jewel Woods about the ways in which black men have an advantage over black women.This week, we debate more black male privileges from the checklist. We also talk about how important it is to recognize those privileges, starting with the question we left off with in episode 5, “Who has more marriage or cohabitation options after a divorce: men or women?” Let’s get into it!We hope you enjoy what you hear today. If you do, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast on Apple with five stars. And if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a single episode!In this episode:[02:30] - According to the people Pops and Dana know, are men or women more likely to end up in a relationship after divorce?[06:49] - True or false: as a male coach, can you motivate, punish, or embarrass a player by saying that the player plays like a girl?[08:45] - Pops doesn’t think others see the “play like a girl” insult as a big deal. But if a girl heard that, how would she feel?[10:21] - Brittney still sees this kind of insult in use and recalls a recent example.[12:01] - Joking about women can reflect how you treat women in real life. Brittney emphasizes that word choice matters.[14:07] - For equitable dynamics between men and women, people need open dialogue and awareness, but only women are really driving the conversation.[16:06] - Brittney points out that it’s a privilege in and of itself for Pops to not have to carry the conversation forward.[17:31] - True or false: men can use language such as “hittin-it” to convey images of sexual acts based on dominance and performance.[18:43] - Do women have their own locker room talk regarding sex? If so, is it similar to men’s?[21:04] - Brittney highlights that Pops and Dana are conflating sports locker room talk with rap.[23:40] - How are Pops and Dana supporting the movement for more equality between the sexes?[28:30] - Brittney expresses hope that Pops and Dana won’t be afraid to call out their friend’s or other men’s behavior when they see it.[29:10] - Brittney ends the episode with a few final thoughts.Links and Resources:The Black Male Privileges Checklist by Jewel WoodsGirl Talk With Pops@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on FacebookGirl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts

Valentine’s day is here and for some it’s an exciting weekend, but for others it’s a regular day. Regardless of whether you’re celebrating or not, you know that V’Day is a super commercial holiday with a lot of hype around it. It’s one that perpetuates the fantasy and romanticizing of love and relationships— impacting how we all think about love and what we should be doing in relationships.In this episode we’re putting the fairytale of love and relationships aside and talking about the unglamorous side of love. Love and relationships are not always pretty or fun— they require work. Twice divorced, Pops knows this well. In episode 1 he talked about his second marriage and in this episode he’ll share the story around his short lived first marriage, what he’s learned and what he regrets.Brittney was very young when Pops first got married so this is the first time she’s asking about it. From her POV, given how short the marriage was, it couldn't have been the fairytale love story that we sometimes romanticize about. This episode was also recorded over video so check out Instagram to see parts of the discussion irl— you’re in for a treat!We hope you enjoy what you hear today. If you do, let other people know by sharing GTWP with a friend and by writing us a review and rating our podcast five starts on Apple. And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss an episode!In this episode:[05:04] - Pops doesn’t typically discuss his first marriage, but is willing to be transparent and talks about giving his ex-wife a heads up.[06:57] - He was 22 when he got married and was looking for something he thought would complete him, but he wasn’t marriage material.[08:22] - In retrospect, he’s sure he caused her a lot of pain and regrets putting her and her family through that. [09:17] - You have to be in a place to make yourself better. You have to be happy with yourself in order to be happy in a marriage or with anybody else. [10:38] - This is an example of the selfishness that Pops has mentioned in past episodes. He admits to being an asshole to women in his past and would hate for his daughters to be treated like that.[12:51] - Pops understands that he’s hurt women's’ feelings. There were women that expected to be with him and he didn’t share that expectation. He hopes that he is forgiven.[15:34] - Brittney agrees that a relationship or love won’t make you a better person-- it will only show you more of your self, you have to decide how and if you want to change. [17:20] - Pops explains his interactions with his ex-wife’s father, the expectations her father set, and how he missed those expectations and failed her father.[20:02] - What led Pops to asking for her hand in marriage? It takes a lot to say “I want to marry you” and actually do it.[21:17] - Pops was intrigued by her expressive and loving family structure. [23:32] - Was it premature to ask her to marry him? Of course Pops thinks it was premature now.[25:17] - Pops acknowledges that he treated her more like a girlfriend than a wife.[25:47] - In Brittney’s reading about marriage she believes it requires you to shed your former self in order to create something new.Links and Resources:@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGTWP websiteGTWP on FacebookGTWP on Apple

Get ready for a lively discussion this week! I’m super excited for today’s episode. It’s a follow-up of our last episode when Pops and I talked about how black women take care of and help black men before themselves. We aligned on the fact that history is mostly told from the perspective of men and we agreed that women, of the two sexes, are naturally more nurturing.These two takeaways will drive us into this conversation, but we’ll take it a bit further. One of the things that came up in episode 4 was the concept of black male privilege, which we’ll dig into more today. We’re also excited to welcome our first male guest, another father who we’ve invited to share his thoughts and discuss how they may impact his daughters.Since many of our discussions center around what Pops learned as a young adult, I think it’ll be valuable to hear a different generational perspective, from a father who’s raising daughters right now. On top of that, this is a family-only affair since our special guest is my cousin and Pops’ nephew, Dana!We hope you enjoy what you hear today. If you do, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast on Apple with five stars. And if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a single episode!In this episode:[02:32] - Brittney gives a quick recap of the last episode.[05:06] - Dana introduces himself. He’s been in the military and married for 16 years, with two daughters of his own.[07:00] - To start with, Brittney gives her definition of black male privilege to make sure everyone’s on the same page.[08:20] - Do Pops and Dana think that black men are more privileged than black women? [10:18] - According to Pops, most women have a greater tendency to stick with their plans and progress whereas men tend to fall back.[12:19] - Unlike the past, black women aren’t taking no for an answer anymore. [14:37] - Dana shares a “male decision” he had to make and Brittney asks him to clarify.[17:20] - Brittney pushes back on the idea that eventually black women won’t need black men.[18:50] - While researching, Brittney discovered a checklist by Jewel Woods of how black men are privileged.[20:08] - Why do men need to feel in charge and assert power? [23:23] - Reading African-American history textbooks, we mainly learn about black men. True or false?[24:40] - Pops believes that more recent history is being written in ways that privilege black women to a greater degree than in the past.[27:40] - Brittney disagrees and feels that black men will still get more opportunities than black women in the future.[29:21] - True or false: if a black man is considering a divorce, he knows that he has substantially more marriage and cohabitation options than his spouse?Links and Resources:The Black Male Privileges Checklist by Jewel WoodsGirl Talk With Pops@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on FacebookGirl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts

We talk a lot about men and women and the dynamics between them in relationships. But I don’t think we’ve talked about it like we do in this episode. Today’s show is inspired by a few conversations with friends and one in particular with my boyfriend. He had a call with a community group and was surprised to hear from black women that they often feel they’re at the bottom of the societal totem pole.I was shocked to hear that he’d never heard that sentiment before. So I wondered why that might be the case, and I get my dad’s take to see if he feels the same way. We also debate the “supportive role” that women are expected to play, how history and perspective contribute to conditioning people this way, and how everything going back to what we saw and experienced as children plays its part. Additionally, we briefly touch on the concept of black male privilege and discuss why therapy needs to be a regular part of people’s lives.We hope you enjoy what you hear today. If you do, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast on Apple with five stars. And if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a single episode!In this episode:[02:53] - Does Pops think that women care for, prefer, or help men more than themselves? He sees a generational difference.[05:00] - However, Brittney has a different perspective. She sees the rise of self-care as a priority among women today, especially of her generation.[06:07] - In history, even as recently as the 60s and 70s in the U.S., women have needed men in order to do certain things.[08:30] - Pops feels that a lot of women fall into the characterization of being subordinate instead of the stronger woman behind a strong man.[10:03] - What’s Pops’ perspective on why women still fall into that stereotype?[11:31] - Brittney believes that patriarchy at its finest is the fact that so much of history is written from the perspective of men.[13:11] - If women created the laws, Pops doesn’t think we’d have as many problems as we do now.[15:05] - Black male privilege is a thing that isn’t really recognized.[18:03] - For Brittney, black women with a son or in a relationship are more likely to nurture and prioritize men more than themselves.[19:50] - Pops doesn’t believe the nurturing phase should go on forever. It’s seasonal and once it’s over, it’s over.[21:16] - Brittney discusses the ego’s close relation to the unfulfilled needs of the inner child.[22:46] - Even if you don’t realize it, childhood patterns and other things you learned and saw from your parents play a part in your relationships all the time.[23:55] - You can’t view this type of conversation from one specific lens.[25:51] - Brittney stresses the need for therapy to be a normal part of society, like getting a physical exam every year.[28:43] - Pops shares that he’s been wanting to do therapy and encourages others to think about going too.Links and Resources:Girl Talk With Pops@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on FacebookGirl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts

How do daddy issues impact romantic relationships? What’s it like to be expecting a new child while still healing the relationship with your father? How difficult is it to talk to your parents about parenting, when you don’t trust their opinions or how they’ve shown up for you in the past? In today’s episode, we answer these questions and more in a continuation of our conversation with special guest Ms. Reid of DaaamDaddy.com and The Discussion Room podcast.You’ll hear about Ms. Reid’s limited dating experience as a teenager, including breaking up twice with a cheating high school boyfriend. Abandonment issues, and certain things she didn’t really want to see from parental figures, came into play and made it easy for her to end romantic relationships. We also touch on the co-parenting discussion Ms. Reid had with her partner (who already has a child), one non-negotiable aspect of raising her child, the impact of a parent’s age on their kids, and even discuss a bit about blended families. Then the tables turn for a few minutes, where the interviewee becomes the interviewer and asks Pops a question. This, and more family stories and surprising anecdotes, make up the conclusion to our interview.We hope you enjoy what you hear today. If you do, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast on Apple with five stars. And if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a single episode!In this episode:[01:57] - Ms. Reid explains how she thinks her relationships with her biological dad and other father figures impacted her love life in general.[04:00] - One particular time, Ms. Reid saw her father do something pretty wild involving a woman who he was dating at the time.[06:23] - Brittney wonders if having a younger parent impacts kids differently. Ms. Reid believes that this was to her benefit.[08:59] - Brittney mentions how her own mom (who had her at 18) would warn her against doing certain things at a young age too.[10:48] - Thinking about father-daughter relations and with a child on the way, Brittney asks Ms. Reid how she thinks about this type of relationship generally? [13:55] - Recently, someone asked Ms. Reid’s about her non-negotiables around parenting her expectant child. [16:10] - Brittney gives Ms. Reid the floor to ask Pops any questions on her mind. She asks, “What was it like for Pops to co-parent with different people for his kids?”[19:03] - Someone has to be the bigger person in a co-parenting scenario, whether or not they like the situation. [22:51] - What’s the benefit of having a blended family? Pops gives his opinion.[25:38] - To close it out, Ms. Reid shares her self-reflective work. In 2015, she started dealing with daddy issues (which turned into her blog).Links and Resources:Daaamn Daddy@daaamndaddy on InstagramThe Discussion Room podcastGirl Talk With Pops@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on FacebookGirl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts

We love talking to other women about their relationships with their fathers and how those relationships impact their lives. In this episode, we have a special guest and fellow former Howard University alumna: Ms. Reid of DaaamDaddy.com.Ms. Reid is the product of teen parents and for years thought that being smart, happy, and social meant exemption from suffering any daddy issues. However, being both a teacher and a storyteller, she saw herself more and more in the youth she encountered in the educational field, hurting from relationships they never had and watching them fail with their fathers.Then one day, she was hit with the realization that she’d buried some issues with her birth father and didn’t recognize other issues, because they didn’t come in a form society told her to expect. Thanks to that epiphany, the types of stories she told changed and her blog was born!Today, Ms. Reid discusses the specific issues she’s faced with her biological father (and other father figures) in recent years. We cover how difficult it can be to stop communication with your father altogether, what it’s like to have a father who denies you and how to heal and recover from that, and how daddy issues contribute to trust issues all-around.We hope you enjoy what you hear today. If you do, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast on Apple with five stars. And if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a single episode!In this episode: How does Ms. Reid define her relationship with her father figures? This is still a work-in-progress with her biological father.At 17, Ms. Reid got a court letter in the mail that no child wants to read. Hear the heartbreaking message it conveyed.Ms. Reid describes a recent awkward incident that felt like an insult to injury.Ms. Reid discusses the challenging relationship that triggered issues with her biological father and caused her to reach out to him by phone.Everything happening for a reason is an idea that’s come up on this podcast previously. Brittney asks for Pops’ perspective on this, as it relates to Ms. Reid’s story.In the past, Pops has recommended writing a letter for women who want to get something across to their dad.Hear the response Ms. Reid received when she asked her father a few years ago what he wanted to do, work-wise.Ms. Reid reveals that she put off telling her dad about her pregnancy for months. She didn’t share this publically and was very selective about who she told privately.In a tough spot due to financial circumstances, Ms. Reid recalls a surprisingly supportive conversation she had with her grandfather.Ms. Reid very much believes that she’s a product of a village raising a child.Links and Resources:Daaamn Daddy@daaamndaddy on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on FacebookGirl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts

It’s been a while, but we’re very excited to be back and starting the new year off with another season! To kick things off, we’re picking up right where we left off last season. In our season 2 finale, Pops asked me what he could have done differently or better as a father. So in today’s episode, we really open up the doors of communication: I explain how he could’ve shown up better for me as a child and adult, and he explains his mindset and thought process then and now.You’ll hear him talk about an incident when I was young where he still thought more selfishly. He acknowledges past and even current mistakes that could’ve created a bigger issue between us. We discuss how it all affected his own parental and romantic relationship skills as an adult.This episode brings us back to what the show’s really all about--real father-daughter talk. We hope you enjoy what you hear today. If you do, let other people know by writing us a review and rating our podcast on Apple with five stars. And if you haven’t already, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a single episode!In this episode:[05:53] - Pops talks about when he wasn’t thinking clearly and allowed things to happen that could’ve driven a wedge between him and his kids.[07:24] - If you have kids, then your kids are mirroring the person you are too.[08:42] - Brittney accepts Pops’ apology and remembers being flabbergasted about his wedding taking place so close to her 12th birthday.[10:31] - As a proponent of healthy blended families, Brittney insists on having a good relationship with any kids of the person you’re dating.[11:28] - Parents don’t always think about how their kids feel about this situation. They just jump in and start making all these plans based on their own happiness.[13:14] - Here’s what Pops sees as the more important thing to consider when you have kids and are in the dating game.[15:22] - A few times in the past (and even in the present), Pops hasn’t followed through after setting an expectation.[17:19] - While blaming this year on COVID, Pops acknowledges his tendency to not follow through sometimes.[19:40] - Brittney reveals what triggers her in relationships. She can’t stand it when the man she’s dating does this.[21:11]- Sometimes, people feel if they ignore something, others around them will too. Not all people are like that, though.[23:27] - Follow-through is especially important for women. They’ll feel like you don’t care because women feel love through connection and reassurance.[25:51] - Brittney reminds us that father-daughter relationships shape what daughters look for in and expect from other men in their lives.[29:10] - Parenting styles differ with each generation. Pops tells us what he didn’t see growing up--from his or others’ parents.[31:25] - Pops takes it all back to the days of slavery and mentions how and why it was deemed as a sign of strength.[37:01] - Has Pops’ lack of emotional expression with women been a real conversation in his relationships? What feedback has he received?Links and Resources:Girl Talk With Pops“What men learn about women from having daughters” (Season 2 Finale)@GirlTalkWithPops on InstagramGirl Talk With Pops on Facebook

Traditionally we hear about lessons that dads teach their daughters, but to mark the end of season 2 Brittney and Pops talk about what he's learned from her. Pops then shares what he's learned about himself in the GTWP journey so far and talks about how GTWP has impacted his love life. They discuss how being a father and learning how to parent don't stop when kids reach adulthood as well as how having a daughter can make men more vulnerable and accountable for their actions.Brittney shares some lessons too, but you can check out a full read of things she's learned from Pops here: 5 Lessons I Learned from My Dad on Men and Dating.Thanks for rocking with GTWP for another season. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend and rate GTWP 5 stars on Apple Podcasts.Keep in touch with us on IG @girltalkwithpops and email brittney@girltalkwithpops.com if you have questions/feedback.

Brittney is back with Chiedozie Okafor, host of the I Think I Love My Wife Podcast, for *bonus* episode part two. He's back sharing his truth and more about why it takes him time to get to know a woman and settle down. They also discuss:How men "slow play" a situation to learn more about a womanWhy women shouldn't end a potential relationship just because it doesn't match what they envision or immediately wantWomen’s boundaries and how men act when they face themAnd things men consider before dating a woman with kids Chiedozie also puts Brittney in the hot seat and digs in about her situationship turned long distance relationship, and the trust and honesty that's required to make it work.Hope you enjoy this additional male perspective on all things dating, sex, and relationships! If so don't forget to rate GTWP five stars on Apple Podcasts, subscribe, and share.Send feedback to brittney@girltalkwithpops.comTag on IG while listening: @girltalkwithpops

In this *bonus* episode Brittney switches it up a bit and has a solo conversation with Chiedozie Okafor, host of the I Think I Love My Wife Podcast. And just like you’re used to, he’s sharing his honest and transparent perspective on all things dating, sex, and relationships. To give you a truly different male perspective we cover a range of topics that Pops and B talked about in Season 1:Dating in your 30s, women’s internal “clock”, and how relationships progress or don’t because of pressure to get married/start a familyThe tangled world of situationships, dating, and courting — how we define each concept and the levels of intentionality that come with those connectionsHis experience with celibacy and the fact that guys always want sexWhat vulnerability means to men, why it’s not always shown, and it's relation to honestyAnd how men set boundaries/make it clear to women what they really and how women feel when those "boundaries" are setIn summary Chiedozie essentially details how a man might come to the decision to be in a relationship and the TL;DR is that women can't force or pressure men into a [lasting] relationship.If you like what you hear don't forget to subscribe and rate GTWP five stars on Apple Podcasts, share our podcast with a friend, and follow us on IG: @girltalkwithpops.Send feedback to brittney@girltalkwithpops.com

It's Father's Day weekend and we're back with more questions you probably wouldn't ask your dad! We're excited to welcome Jerralyn Belinda to the show, co-host of the Tea with Qwns Podcast! On this episode she's helping us elevate the conversation around father-daughter relationships and share another woman's point of view on how she talks to her dad about dating, relationships, and love. And from the questions below you can tell she's keeping it 100!How can I address my partner climaxing too quickly?Tips on how to officially end an argument/interact with your partner post-fightShout out to @jerralynbelinda for joining GTWP and check out the Tea with Qwns Podcast.By listening to GTWP, this Father's Day and everyday, we hope that you're inspired to have more meaningful conversations with you pops and father figures. Shout out to all the dads out there listening! ❤️ Also, check out our recent feature: Girl Talk with Pops: How Dads Improve Dating

The Girl Talk With Pops conversation is growingggg! With Father's Day coming up now is the perfect time to elevate our discussion and speak directly to another woman about her relationship with her father as it relates to dating, relationships, and love. We're excited to welcome MelRose, host of the Relayshons Podcast! In this show Mel opens up about the distance between herself and her father and asks Pops questions that she wishes she could ask her dad: How should I deal with a man who is not emotional?What is one thing that a man yearns for the most, but would never ask?What have you learned bout yourself during your bachelor years?Shout out to MelRose (@thediaryofmr) for joining GTWP and check out the Relayshons Podcast.And if you have questions for Pops DM us! @girltalkwithpops

What a time to be alive. 2020 has been eventful to say the least. First COVID now national uproar over the latest black man (George Floyd) being killed by police brutality. Like you, B and Pops are tired, but not mum on everything that's going on. Listen in as they vent about the state of things in America, the history of how we got here, and what people are doing about it. Pops also shares his experience with the police and racism. These are their personal and very candid thoughts and they're not meant to offend anyone. If you have strong thoughts or feedback then healthy debate is welcome. :) Sending love and light ❤️

Let's be honest, society tells us that men are more likely to cheat than women. And because Pops once said that "men are not wired for commitment" in this episode of GTWP we're addressing the widely asked question: "can men really be faithful?". Does monogamy come with maturity for men? Listen in as Brittney and Pops discuss expectations around monogamy in the long run, the benefit/feelings men get from having a side-chick, and Pops' experience in this area.The truth isn't always pretty, but it's necessary. Pops is a real one for opening up and being vulnerable about this subject.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girltalkwithpops and tag us while you're listening!

In this week's episode Pops tells the story of how he met Brittney's bae. When it's time to meet the parents things can go really well, really bad, or be very weird. Many dads play tough guy when meeting their daughter's boo but this story is a little different. Their conversation then turns to parenting and Pops shares he thoughts on Brittney's independence, safety as a woman, and letting her fly the coop.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girltalkwithpops!

Life's not fair, especially when it comes to women and choosing to have children and a career. In this week's episode Brittney and Pops discuss why women are assumed to be parent #1, the impact that has on their lives, and how to share some of that responsibility and sacrifice with fathers, family, etc. Times have changed a lot for women; more education, higher paying jobs, and the ability to build generational wealth for her family with her mate. Does a child have to slow down progress on their individual goals?The topic for this show comes from a listener like you! If you have a question or topic for us to address let us know! Email: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comDM: @girltalkwithpops

It's Mother's Day weekend so you already know Mom had to grace us with her presence. Brittney and Pops are delighted to have Brittney's Mom on the show as their first guest! Mom and Pops are friends, but this is the first time that she's talked to Pops about their relationship in a while. You won't want to miss Mom dig into Pops and set the record straight (see previous episode: Baby mama drama).If your parents were young when they had you and aren't together today then this episode is for you. It's therapeutic, heartwarming, and good for the soul. ❤️ Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there. Y'all rock!

We all know the phrase and many of us hate to hear it (including Pops and Brittney). Baby mama drama, the tension and conflict that sometimes arises from two unwed young parents who aren’t on the same page. Pops is no stranger to it so this week Brittney gets he’s take on his experience having two daughters, by two different women in his twenties. And NO there's no mommy bashing here! This is a retrospective, we're sharing life experiences, lessons learned, and regrets. Don't forget to rate and review Girl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram @girltalkwithpops!

Relationships come and go. That's a natural part of life, but what happens to the connection when the commitment is no longer in tact? Do you maintain friendships with your exes or do you completely disconnect? In this week's episode Brittney and Pops chat about why he's friends with his past girlfriends, what being friends with an ex actually entails (how friendly is "friendly"?), and how to do it right (obviously sex is not included). Being friends with an ex requires maturity... are you there?Don't forget to rate and review Girl Talk With Pops on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram @girltalkwithpops!

Would you say yes to a marriage proposal if you weren't 100% sure or ready for marriage? Well apparently men often propose to women without being full bought into the committed life or the concept of marriage. In this week's episode Brittney and Pops talk about the various reasons a man might propose, what the engagement period is all about and how it could/should be used, and the general psychology involved in gearing up to marry "the one". Don't forget to rate and review our podcast on Apple Podcasts and check us out on Instagram @girltalkwithpops!

Women are often big mad and hurt when they suspect or learn that their man is cheating on them. Assuming a similar or comparable reaction is also true for men, Brittney starts this week's episode by asking Pops about his experience with being hurt by a woman. If you listen to GTWP consistently you might be able to guess his response. Haha. ;) They also discuss his experience with being cheated on and the various reasons women cheat. Brittney is often railing at Pops about why men are the way they, but in this episode she acknowledges that women cheat too, but we wonder if you agree with the reasons...? Tag us on Instagram @girltalkwithpops while you're listening and let us know what we missed.And if you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Subscribe on all other platforms.

How are you doing? Hopefully you're staying well in these crazy times. In just a few short weeks the Coronavirus has swept the world and changed many aspects of our lives. It's all over the place, in the news, online, and being passed person-to-person all over the world. No matter who you are it's hard to ignore the fact that COVID-19 is making history and that we're living through a pandemic. So this week GTWP is switching it up a bit to talk about "the rona" and how it's impacting our day-to-day lives and communities, predictions for life after the Coronavirus, and the upside of times like this: increased creativity and innovation. We want to know that you're doing well, tag us on Instagram @girltalkwithpops while you're listening and take care of yourselves.

So you love your man and you both want to take it to the next level, well Brittney can relate to that. This week Brittney gets Pops' thoughts on moving in with her boyfriend. As a non-married woman who has never lived with a significant other, she thinks living together is a big deal. Pops has lived with a few girlfriends in the past so she's curious about the big and small things she should be thinking about before making the leap to cohabitat. They discuss what's important to align on before living together, from day-to-day things such as what products to buy, to big things such as why you want to live together at all. Listen in and tag us on Instagram @girltalkwithpops to let us know if you agree or disagree with our thoughts. Healthy debates welcome. ;)And if you like what you hear, don't forget to Rate and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Subscribe on all other platforms.

You may not realize it, but you receive and give love in very specific ways. And when it comes to loving someone romantically, you've probably been in situations where you didn't feel loved even though the person insisted that they loved you. Have you ever thought about why you didn't feel that person's love? Ever think that It could just be that they express love differently than you?That's where The Five Love Languages come and in this episode Brittney and Pops dig into what they're all about. Brittney discovered love languages a few years ago and Pops recently got hip. Listen in as they discuss how love languages impact them and how beneficial it is to know your love language. Tag us on Instagram @girltalkwithpops while you're listening! Or find us on Facebook @girltalkwithpops. We want to hear what your love language is and what you think about it. And if you like what you hear, don't forget to Rate and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Subscribe on all other platforms.

Love is not the only thing that keeps two people in a relationship. People break up with partners they really love, all the time. Pops transitioned out of a relationship last year so in this episode Brittney picks his brain about what keeps men in long lasting relationships and what makes them leave. Feelings of excitement and happiness are at the core of their conversation, although Brittney doesn't necessarily agree with Pops' POV. One thing they do both agree on is that evolution is not only inevitable in relationships, but it's required-- of both partners. His quick dating advice to women for lasting love is: Keep it fun, keep it spicy, and "KEEP THAT SAME ENERGY". (His words exactly, haha.)Tag us on Instagram @girltalkwithpops while you're listening! Or find us on Facebook @girltalkwithpops. We *always* want to hear what you have to say, plus Pops likes a good debate. ;) And if you like what you hear, don't forget to Rate and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Subscribe on all other platforms.

For some unknown reason society trends toward making Valentine's Day about ladies, but what about guys? Men around the world flood stores before V'day to buy flowers, cards, and heart-shaped knickknacks. Have you ever stopped to think about what your man wants or how he feels on Valentine's Day?We think that guys should get loved on and be appreciated on Valentine's day too so in this episode Brittney and Pops talk about why the world generally cares less about men on Valentine's, plus Pops shares his raw thoughts on how men feel about Valentine's day and what men really want on Valentine's day (*hint*: It's not sex).Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops

T.I. has the whole internet looking at him sideways. He recently went on the "Ladies Like Us" podcast and shared TMI regarding his 18 year old daughter's sexual history (or lack thereof). T.I. presents himself well as a family man, but his latest comments are.... controversial, to the say the least. Listen to Brittney and Pops discuss what TIP had to say and hear a clip of the original audio too. And apparently T.I. (and Tiny) are set to be on the next episode of Red Table talk so we're looking forward to more from him then. Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops

Brittney and her dad (Todd) started GTWP to promote healthy relationships and conversations between fathers and their adult daughters. So to close out season one, the duo use this last episode to discuss why men struggle to communicate openly, honestly, and transparently with their daughters about dating, sex, etc.When their baby girls are young dads fawn over them with googly eyes, but what happens between adolescence and adulthood that changes that dynamic? What is it that prevents so many fathers and daughters from building open and healthy relationships in adulthood?Listen in as Brittney and Pops share what they think; hopefully it will inspire you to start a new type of conversation with your dad.And.... that's a wrap! For now. Thanks so much for listening to season one and we hope you enjoyed it. We'll be back with season two and more topics that you don't typically discuss with your pops in the new year. In the meantime, keep in touch and let us know what you want to hear more about next season.Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpopsGTWP is a weekly podcast that delivers the male point of view (#POPSPOV) on dating, love, relationships, and life that you don't normally hear. It's a sometimes serious, other times funny, but always raw, transparent, and vulnerable discussion hosted by a father and daughter duo who believe that healthy adult father and daughter relationships matter.

This is the second to last episode of GTWP for season 1! The first season has flown by! Before it ends, don't forget to rate, review, and share our podcast.In this episode of GTWP Brittney and Pops discuss the purpose of courting in relationships, the difference between courting in your 30s vs. 50s, and the origin of traditional courting. But what place does courting have in today's modern society? Is courting still a thing? Brittney feels that women [still] want men to put forth more effort and energy (via courting), but Pops has a different POV, as always, and it may surprise you. What's your experience with courting? Do you feel it's a necessary step in dating? Or a formality of yesteryear? Let us know via email, by visiting our website, or find us on social media.Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpopsGTWP is a weekly podcast that delivers the male point of view (#POPSPOV) on dating, love, relationships, and life that you don't normally hear. It's a sometimes serious, other times funny, but always raw, transparent, and vulnerable discussion hosted by a father and daughter duo who believe that healthy adult father and daughter relationships matter.

What do Diddy and Lori Harvey, Solange and husband Alan Ferguson, and Mike Epps and wife Kyra Robinson have in common beyond their association with the entertainment industry? They're all couples (or once couples) who have a 13 year (or more) age difference between them. In this week’s episode Brittney shares her perspective on dating older men and Pops shares his POV on dating younger women. What is it that attracts you to someone 10-20 years your junior or senior? Listen in as this father and daughter duo dig into some of the motivations that men and women have when dating older or younger and let us know if you agree or disagree. GTWP is a weekly podcast that delivers the male point of view (#POPSPOV) on dating, love, relationships, and life that you don't normally hear. It's a sometimes serious, other times funny, but always raw, transparent, and vulnerable discussion hosted by a father and daughter duo who believe that healthy adult father and daughter relationships matter.If you have any questions or feedback: email us, visit our website, or find us on social media.Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops

In this episode Brittney and Todd discuss both sides of dating with kids; when single parents should introduce their kid(s) to someone they're dating and when the non-parent feels it's ok to meet the child(ren) of someone they're dating. When he was younger Todd encountered both scenarios and has some words of wisdom for men and women who find themselves in this situation. Listen in to hear what they think about how soon is too soon, how long is too long, and how maturity plays into meeting or introducing kids into the dating situation.GTWP is a weekly podcast that delivers the male point of view (#POPSPOV) on dating, love, relationships, and life that you don't normally hear. It's a sometimes serious, other times funny, but always raw, transparent, and vulnerable discussion hosted by a father and daughter duo who believe that healthy adult father and daughter relationships matter.If you have any questions or feedback: email us, visit our website, or find us on social media.Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops

Imagine you're dating a person who you really *really* like. You two have a great connection and the vibe is strong, but he’s dating other women too (he's honest you love that!). His other situations mean that your time together is limited. You want more dates, love, romance, and eventually a relationship. What do you do? Do you pull out all the stops to win him over or do you become girlfriend number 2? Listen to Pops and Brittney duke it out over becoming “number 1”.Do you love about GTWP? If so, do us a favor and rate GTWP 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and write us a review!Also, have a question or want to hear about a specific topic? Send us feedback! You can email us or find us on Facebook or IG! We love hearing from our listeners. Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops

Do you follow a 90 day rule? In this week’s show we’re talking about the lack of sex or sexual relations (celibacy and abstinence). Brittney goes to Pops to get his thoughts on abstinence and celibacy and Pops is completely dumbfounded. Like brand new, new. (Lol!) You will get a good laugh out of hearing them discuss the basics of the topic: What is celibacy? What does abstaining mean? But you’ll also get very honest and real thoughts on women (and men!) withholding or not having sex, from a daughter who's lived and a father who can't believe it.Also, we’re more than half way through season 1 of GTWP! What do you love about GTWP? Send us feedback! Email us or find us on Facebook or IG! All the info is below. We want to hear from YOU!Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops

Have you heard the line from the movie “Baby Boy” where Jody says, “I lie to you because I care about your feelings.”? Yea, he was trippin. The truth requires vulnerability and not all adults are ready or willing to be that vulnerable. Both Brittney and Pops are big advocates of raw honesty in dating and in this episode they talk about why it’s so important to put it all on the table at the beginning. Pops has a really good point about what lying does to the person you’re involved with. Tune in to find out what he thinks!GTWP is a weekly podcast that delivers the male point of view (#POPSPOV) on dating, love, relationships, and life that many millennial women are missing. It's a sometimes serious, other times funny, but always raw, transparent, and vulnerable discussion hosted by a father and daughter duo who believe that healthy adult father and daughter relationships matter.We want to hear from you! For questions (#ASKPOPS) and feedback: email us, visit our website, or find us on social media.Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops

In this week’s episode Todd and Brittney discuss the concept of men and women being friends before and during a relationship, how being friends with your partner is romanticized, and if it’s necessary to be friends at all. They also discuss the difference between being friends vs best friends with your mate and the flawed thinking that comes from unrealistic expectations of a perfect friend.GTWP is a weekly podcast that delivers the male point of view (#POPSPOV) on dating, love, relationships, and life that many millennial women are missing. It's a sometimes serious, other times funny, but always raw, transparent, and vulnerable discussion hosted by a father and daughter duo who believe that healthy adult father and daughter relationships matter.We want to hear from you! For questions (#ASKPOPS) and feedback: email us, visit our website, or find us on social media.Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops

Please don't forget to subscribe to, rate, and review our podcast!In this week’s episode Brittney and Todd discuss a foundational step in commitment, how fickle millennials are in their professional and romantic lives, and what each of their guts told them about commitment. Todd then keeps it real about his past commitment issues, how he’s changed, and what he thinks men want when they decide to commit. GTWP is a weekly podcast that delivers the male point of view (#POPSPOV) on dating, love, relationships, and life that you've been are missing. It's a sometimes serious, other times funny, but always raw, transparent, and vulnerable discussion hosted by a father and daughter duo who believe that healthy adult father and daughter relationships matter.We want to hear from you! For questions (#ASKPOPS) and feedback: email us, visit our website, or find us on social media.Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops

Please don't forget to subscribe to, rate, and review our podcast!GTWP is a weekly podcast that delivers the male point of view (#POPSPOV) on dating, love, relationships, and life that many millennial women are missing. It's a sometimes serious, other times funny, but always raw, transparent, and vulnerable discussion hosted by a father and daughter duo who believe that healthy adult father and daughter relationships matter.In this week’s episode, Brittney and Todd discuss relationships that are not: situationships. They cover various types of situationships and what qualifies (Can you be in one without sex? Does a work wife/husband count? Do boundaries exist?) and why/how a situationship can work for you. Todd also provides signals to look for to understand if a man wants more than a situationship from you.We want to hear from you! For questions (#ASKPOPS) and feedback: email us, visit our website, or find us on social media.Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops

Please don't forget to subscribe to, rate, and review our podcast!GTWP is a weekly podcast that delivers the male point of view (#POPSPOV) on dating, love, relationships, and life that many millennial women are missing. It's a sometimes serious, other times funny, but always raw, transparent, and vulnerable discussion hosted by a father and daughter duo who believe that healthy adult father and daughter relationships matter.In this week’s episode, Brittney and Todd dig a little more deeply into what it's like dating in your 30s, but this time for women. Brittney talks about the advantages of being a 30-something, single woman and the joy it brings. They then discuss how relationships are hard work, how men can be taxing for women (and why), and the benefits men receive from being in a relationship.We want to hear from you! For questions (#ASKPOPS) and feedback: email us, visit our website, or find us on social media.Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpopsArticle mentioned: Unmarried women are the healthiest and the happiest professor

Please don't forget to subscribe to, rate, and review our podcast!GTWP is a weekly podcast that delivers the male point of view (#POPSPOV) on dating, love, relationships, and life that many millennial women are missing. It's a sometimes serious, other times funny, but always raw, transparent, and vulnerable discussion hosted by a father and daughter duo who believe that healthy adult father and daughter relationships matter.In the debut episode of the podcast and season 1, Brittney and Todd discuss what it's like dating in your 30s, but from the male POV. In his 30s, Pops was divorced and then dated heavily. They talk about dating norms then and now (Instagram stalking, it going down in the DMs, and #netflixandchill aka “hbo'ing and hoe'ing”), as well as regrets of ghosting, and tips for single women dating in her 30s.We want to hear from you! For questions (#ASKPOPS) and feedback, email us, visit our website, or find us on social media.Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops

GTWP is the weekly podcast that delivers the male point of view on dating, love, relationships, and life that many millennial women are missing. Girl talk over happy hour or brunch comes easy and so does scrolling through #relationshipgoals, but...Do you openly discuss your dating life with your dad or a father figure? Does your dad give you transparent and raw dating advice?Does he share his own regrets and lessons learned in love with you?Does your pops open up about his own life experiences?If you answered no to any of the questions above, then this is the podcast for you. Brittney and Todd have a father and daughter relationship that is open and transparent, which allows them to have honest and vulnerable discussions about all things relationships, love, sex, and life.We want to hear from you! For questions (#ASKPOPS) and feedback: email us, visit our website, or find us on social media.Website: www.girltalkwithpops.comEmail: girltalkwithpops@gmail.comInstagram: @girltalkwithpopsFacebook: @girltalkwithpops