Good Up

In this episode's main topic we discuss the concept of being a “Girl's Girl” and the idea of women prioritizing solidarity with other women in the face of misogyny and harm. We bring up real-life examples in pop culture and our own experiences of women who embody being a “girl's girl” and women who embody the opposite. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - We Back Baby!13:18 - Segment 1: The Hill We're Dying On 25:56 - Segment 2: Spotted Being Good Up - Dr. Hadiya Sewer 28:24 - Main Topic Title Sponsor: Virgin Islands Lottery: www.winusvilottery.com Season Sponsors: Empath Psychological Services: www.empathpsychologicalservices.com Greater Changes: www.greaterchanges.com Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us how you enjoyed the episode! Become a member of our VIP section on Patreon to access bonus episodes, early access, and full videos!

Did you attend Beyonce's long awaited Renaissance World Tour this summer? If so, you're in for a treat as Deidre, Diamond and Jeaiza recap their concert experiences. We discuss our initial reactions to the shows, our highlights/favorite moments, as well as moments that we weren't so happy with. We can't thank you all enough for an AMAZING season 9 and can't wait to be back for season 10! Make sure to visit our website at www.goodupvi.com to keep up with all things Good Up in the meantime - including our new store! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us how you enjoyed the episode! Become a member of our VIP section on Patreon to access bonus episodes, early access, and full videos!

How many people in your life do you consider best friends? What have their friendships taught you about life, love, and yourself? How did those friendship journeys begin? In this week's episode our cohosts chose two (of multiple) best friends to join us for a heartwarming and exploratory conversation on the history of our friendships and how they've made us who we are. Glenesse (@absolutedoll) and Ludence (@kazlf) fill our audience in on what it's really like to know the TRUE side of Deidre and Jeaiza.Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us how you enjoyed the episode! Become a member of our VIP section on Patreon to access bonus episodes, early access, and full videos!

Good Up has always served as a safe space to talk about those experiences in life we didn't know we had in common. Our hosts live at an intersection of multiple identities and understand very well what it's like to be treated as subhuman by people in positions of privilege and power. We've been disappointed to see recent bigoted conversations on gender identity and trans womanhood. So we're here to tell you now if it wasn't already clear - if you refuse to see the humanity of our LGBTQ+ family - this isn't the podcast for you boo. Today, Daric (she/her) joins us for a beautiful conversation on the trans experience. Daric is a multimedia journalist who currently covers the intersection of news, entertainment, and culture at Reckon News. She is a proud Southern Black queer, trans woman based in Los Angeles. Today's conversation covers Daric's personal experience, our thoughts on how the Black community has navigated its embrace (and sometimes exclusion) of queer and trans members of our community, and more. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us how you enjoyed the episode! Become a member of our VIP section on Patreon to access bonus episodes, early access, and full videos!

Does the thought of navigating your own healthcare give you anxiety? Are there things you learned about your body as an adult that you feel you should have learned as a child? This week Dr. Brittany Dawson (DNP, APRN, CNM) joins us to share more about her journey as a midwife as well as to educate us on the things we all should know about navigating the healthcare system and advocating for our own bodies and well being. We discuss topics including negative experiences with doctors, fears surrounding childbirth and more. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: March Of Dimes Report CardJustBirth Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us how you enjoyed the episode! Become a member of our VIP section on Patreon to access bonus episodes, early access, and full videos!

What is the biggest lesson you learned from the community you grew up in? What lessons have you learned in life by moving away from those spaces? This week Gabrielle (@gabriellequerrard) and Iyanla (@iyanlaonislands) join us for a conversation on the lessons learned from the places we live. We discuss our hometowns, culture shock, the growth that comes with relocation, and the harsh realities faced by people who live in geographical regions that have been impacted by mass relocation and gentrification. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us how you enjoyed the episode! Become a member of our VIP section on Patreon to access bonus episodes, early access, and full videos!

What's the biggest lesson you've learned from the children or teenagers in your life? Do you believe that they have the capacity to feel the same level of complex emotions as you? In today's episode Diamond returns to the pod for an in-depth discussion on the emotional ranges of children and the lessons we all can learn by observing their lives and acknowledging their humanity. We discuss children's mental health as well as how they navigate their social lives and more. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us how you enjoyed the episode! Become a member of our VIP section on Patreon to access bonus episodes, early access, and full videos!

Has a romantic partner ever left the "romance" in your relationship up to you because "you're better at it?" Have you ever been expected to handle things around your home or at work because another person claimed they were incapable of doing it well?This week we're talking about weaponized incompetence, which is a tactic some people use to escape responsibility by claiming that they are incapable. We talk about where this type of behavior shows up, how a patriarchal society has resulted in many traditional relationships experiencing this type of behavior, and what our advice would be for those involved in those relationships. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us how you enjoyed the episode! Become a member of our VIP section on Patreon to access bonus episodes, early access, and full videos!

You ever just need a minute to vent about every thing that gets on your last mf nerve? US TOO. This week we go a bit "off script" with an episode dedicated to all the things that drive us just a little bit crazy. From indecisive people, to married people who stay in single people's business: NOBODY IS SAFE TODAY. If there's anything we want you to take from this episode it's that it's okay to go off about something on occasion! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the show

Have you ever been "breadcrumbed"? Breadcrumbing is defined as a distinct way of leading someone on where a person communicates frequently enough to keep the other person interested (aka leaving "breadcrumbs") but not enough to form an actual relationship. This week we discuss the idea of bread crumbing and relationships we've been involved in that may have fit those dynamics. We also discuss how to end those types of toxic situations and what we should actually strive for. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the show

OG goodies know that this episode is a long time coming! This week the one and only Monéa - international recording artist born and raised in the Virgin Islands (and "namesake" of our podcast!) - joins us for a hilarious game of "Never Have I Ever." We get to know a different side of the notorious performer and learn more about the stories behind her song lyrics as well as her determination to cement a place for herself in the music industry. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the show

How do you feel about death? Is it something you've accepted or do you experience fear or anxiety when thinking about it? In this week's episode a conversation on fear turned into a conversation on death and dying. We discussed our fears related to death, being unprepared, and how we work to accept the reality of death. We also talked about how our families could handle our deaths. This episode will have a part two! Stay tuned! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the show

Do you ever find yourself bypassing your needs and desires for the sake of keeping another person happy? Have you ever silenced your opinions or thoughts to avoid making someone mad? In this episode Aniska returns to the podcast for a conversation on people-pleasing. We discuss where our people-pleasing habits show up most, where they may have originated, and how we navigate those habits to make sure our needs and wants are being met. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the show

Do you ever find yourself code-switching in the work place or around people who are of a different culture than you? In this week's episode we discuss code switching and the burden that it places on Black people and other people of color. We discuss the struggle to choose where and when to reveal our accents and dialects, as well as what raising American children might be like for Caribbean-born parents. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the show

Do you ever experience burnout? How do you practice self-care when you begin to experience mental or physical exhaustion as a result of your responsibilities? In this week's episode we dive into the concept of burnout. We discuss why and how Black women experience burnout at increased levels and where the need to perform at high levels originates for many of us. We also discuss what lessons each of us recently learned as a result of ignoring our body's need to rest. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the show

Have you ever trusted or admired someone only for them to turn out to be the opposite of who they portrayed themselves to be?In this week's episode we discuss Derrick Jaxn, Jonathan Majors, and other prominent men who have been outed as harmful toward women. We also discuss whether the Black church has harmed Black women and why men who are "pro-women" should never be given platforms for it. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This season of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the show

That's a WRAP for season 8! In this week's episode, we take time to reflect on the eighth season of the podcast and also celebrate Good Up's third birthday on December 9th! From our top episodes of the season to things we regret saying on the show, dream guests, burnout, and more - this is a finale to remember! THANK YOU for supporting our show this season.SHOP DEIDRE'S COLLAB: Deidre is collaborating with Mixed Feelings on a candle collection for the holidays! Shop the collection here. SPONSOR INFORMATION:This episode of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the show

Do you feel like you express enough gratitude toward your life? In what ways do you practice gratitude? How do you balance your gratitude with needed moments of negativity? In this week's episode we're talking all about gratitude and what we're grateful for. We also touch on the "Negative Nancys" in our lives and how we navigate relationships with people who are constantly pessimistic. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This episode of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the show

Have you ever heard of the term “pretty privilege?” Do you ever wonder if the way that others interact with you could be based on your looks? Pretty privilege or “beauty bias” works on the principle that people who are deemed more attractive—based on accepted societal beauty standards— are treated differently than those who do not. In this week's episode, Kavita Patel (Bitter to Better) joins us to discuss the concept of pretty privilege/beauty bias. We take turns sharing our personal perspectives as well as times in our lives when we were treated differently by others because of societal beauty standards. Join the conversation using @gooduppod or #gooduptuesday. SPONSOR INFORMATION: This episode of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.Support the show

How many siblings do you have and what is your relationship dynamic like? How did the way you were raised affect the way you navigated your sibling relationships? Do you have other people in your circle of care that you call brothers and sisters? In a continuation of our "The Things We Learn From..." series, this week's episode touches on sibling relationships: the good, the bad, and the hilarious. From sibling dynamics and rivalries, to the struggles of oldest daughters, sibling fall outs, and learning to value sibling relationships later on in life: we talk about it all. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media, or tagging us @gooduppod. SPONSOR INFORMATION: This episode of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session. Support the show

What's your relationship like with your hair? Has your hair ever had an influence on how you navigate your life and relationships? In this week's episode Cleo (@theglow_whisperer) and Lanae (@bossupwithlanae) join us to talk about our respective hair journeys and the relationships Black women have with their hair: from the pressure to have straight silky hair, to the natural hair movement, shaving our heads, loc journeys and more we'll explore how our hair has had an effect on our sense of self and self confidence. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday or tagging us on socials @gooduppod. SPONSOR INFORMATION: This episode of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session. Support the show

What's the craziest piece of gossip you've ever heard about yourself? Have you ever been guilty of spreading rumors? In this week's episode we talk all about rumors and the ways that we've been personally harmed by them. From how gossip affects relationships to how rumors can be a form of bullying, we're telling it all. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday or tagging us on socials @gooduppod. SPONSOR INFORMATION: This episode of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session. Support the show

What is your opinion of life coaches and motivational speakers? In this week's episode we discuss the rise of viral life and femininity coaches and gurus and the ways that people in positions of power or visibility have manipulated the masses. From steering Black community conversations on dating and self respect, to spewing internalized misogyny, and creating workshops and conferences that cost thousands under the guise of of self-care and self-betterment.Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tagging us @gooduppod. SPONSOR INFORMATION: This episode of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session. Support the show

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions on abuse in all forms. Have you or anyone you loved ever experienced any of the 6 forms of abuse? How did it affect you on an emotional and psychological level? In this week's episode we discuss abuse from our personal perspectives and the ways that society tends to excuse different forms of abuse by masking it as "love." We also touch on the rights of abuse survivors to cope in their own ways. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tag us @gooduppod. SPONSOR INFORMATION: This episode of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services: locally owned, millennial operated therapy for Virgin Islanders by Virgin Islanders. Interested in teletherapy services in the US Virgin Islands or the state of Texas? Visit www.empathpsychologicalservices.com for more information on booking a session.  Support the show

How would you describe your ego? Is it big or small? How does your ego show itself? This week we're talking all about the ego and our sense of self-importance: from how our egos show themselves in our behaviors to how our egos can sometimes affect how we navigate relationships with others. We also discuss the concept of an "ego death" and why everyone must find balance with their egos. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tag us on socials @gooduppod.Support the show

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse. Grooming is defined as when someone builds a relationship, trust and emotional connection with a child or young person so they can manipulate, exploit and abuse them. In this week's episode, Audrey Malone joins  us for a conversation on our personal experiences in inappropriate relationships with adults, what led to those relationships and how they impacted us, as well as a culture of victim blaming that does not protect or empathize with children who've been taken advantage of. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday or tagging us on socials @gooduppod.Support the show

How do you actively choose joy in your life? Is joy the center of your priorities or do you tend to center accomplishments and other more tangible goals? In this week's episode we discuss the importance of choosing joy and the different ways we've chosen to step away from societal pressures in search of joy.  Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday and tag us on social media @gooduppod.Support the show

What happens when you have a child and it isn't the “beautiful” journey everyone promised it would be? How do parents and mothers in particular explore feelings of resentment when having to choose between their own autonomy and their children?  In this episode, Tis Best returns to the podcast for a transparent and emotional conversation exploring the layers to motherhood that aren't often spoken on. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tag us on social media using @gooduppod.Support the show

We're back for a brand new season with a long-awaited recap and review of Beyonce's RENAISSANCE album featuring our good sis Diamond. From initial reactions, to favorite tracks, and what this album means for each of our personal journeys this was a hilarious conversation between sisters about one of our favorite topics in the world: the queen herself. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tag us online @gooduppod. Support the show

Would you consider yourself an emotionally intelligent person? Are you aware of the components of emotional intelligence? In this week's episode and season finale, we briefly recap our favorite episodes and how this season turned out to be therapeutic for both hosts. We discuss the concept of emotional intelligence and how each of this season's episodes were a part of a larger conversation on self awareness, self regulation, empathy and more. We can't thank our audience enough for an AMAZING 7th season - we'll be back at the end of the summer! Until then: join the conversation by tagging us @gooduppod and using #gooduptuesday. The CapricornerDating, relationships, psychology, and copious controversy - Capricorn style!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Grits With a Side of MurderA true crime podcast (with a dash of humor and a splash of alcohol). Produced out of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Have you ever been ghosted? Have you ever ghosted someone? Is there ever a situation in which ghosting someone without explanation is okay? In this week's episode we discuss the concept of ghosting and share our experiences with being ghosted. We discuss how ghosting affects us, situations where we think ghosting might make sense as well as our thoughts on different excuses people have given for ghosting. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tagging us @gooduppod. Support the show

Finding a therapist can be intimidating and, similar to dating, it can take  a few tries before you find someone you vibe with. We're here to tell you how normal that is. This week on the pod: Tamara McMillan (@thecruciancounselor and @_greaterchanges) joins us to discuss the process of finding and vetting therapists as well as why all formats of therapy don't work for everyone. ⁣We'll get advice on what to look for, how to communicate expectations, how to track progress, advocate for diagnosis and what forms of therapy there are. ⁣Join the conversation by tagging us @gooduppod or using #gooduptuesday. WeAreLATech Podcast, Immediately Plug Into the Los Angeles Startup CommunitySpotlights startups fueling this city to become a top destination for tech and innovation.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Simpsons is Greater ThanA podcast about the impact of The Simpsons. Plus, interviews with people from the show.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Reality Life with Kate CaseyThree times a week I interview directors, producers, and stars from unscripted television.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Have you ever experienced grief? How has your grief shown itself? Are we allowed to experience grief for people we've never met?In this episode, Charniah Wilson of "Grief Is Ghetto" (Tiktok @charniahwilson) joins us to talk about the concept of grief and mourning and different ways to process the passing of a loved one. She also tells us more about how she's created a safe space online for strangers to come together to talk about their grief. We cover anger as a result of grief, questioning God, and how people around us conduct themselves during periods of mourning. Join the conversation by tagging us @gooduppod or using #gooduptuesday.Support the show

Have you ever heard of an "inner child?" What unmet needs do you have from childhood? How have the events of your childhood affected the way you navigate the world emotionally? This week, we tackle the subject of the inner child and identifying parts of your inner child that may need to be healed. We also discuss ways to connect with your inner child in positive ways as well as how to create space for them. Join the conversation by tagging us @gooduppod or using #gooduptuesday. Support the show

Are you pro-life or pro-choice? How can you possibly be affected by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade? In reflection of the current political atmosphere, this week we talked about about how the world treats women. From losing abortion and reproductive health access, to the way society reacts to violence against women, to expectations in motherhood and marriage. Join the conversation by tagging us @gooduppod or using #gooduptuesday. Support the show

How well would you say you know your friends or family members? This week we play a game called "We're Not Really Strangers" - a purpose-driven card game designed to allow you to cultivate deeper relationships and help form new ones.During the episode we learned about each other's first impressions, stories about strangers that changed our lives and more. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday and by tagging us online @gooduppod. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

In this week's episode, India (@perfect_imperfections_4 on TikTok) joins us for a fun conversation about turning 30 and the pressure we often feel to have our lives together before that deadline. We discussed the differences between life in your 30s  versus life in your 20s and all of the lessons we've learned in the journey along the way. We talk everything from aging to  career goals, to marriage goals and having children. Finally, we share our best pieces of advice for listeners in their 20s.  Join the conversation on social media @gooduppod or by using #gooduptuesday. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Do you identify or do you know someone who identifies as bisexual? Bisexuality is defined as romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behavior toward both males and females, or to more than one gender.  This week we're joined by content creator Khaliq (@khali.q) for a hilarious, raw and in-depth conversation on the experiences of Black bisexual men and women including stereotypes associates with bisexuality, the experience of coming out, navigating family and religious dynamics as a queer person and  more. Join the conversation on social media by tagging us @gooduppod or using #gooduptuesday. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Do you show up for yourself?  Showing up for yourself means that you make choices that honor your emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual needs as they arise. In this week's episode we discuss the concept of showing up for ourselves and how it can be a struggle especially when considering the needs of others. We discuss areas in our lives where we haven't shown up for ourselves including work and relationships as well as steps you can take to show up for you.  Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Have you ever heard of the phrase "toxic positivity?" Toxic positivity refers dismissing negative emotions and responding to distress with false reassurances rather than empathy. It comes from feeling uncomfortable with negative emotions. This week we discussed how toxic positivity can prevent us from showing up as empathetic, conscious friends. We talk the art of "complaining" and our thoughts on gratitude as it's been taught to us. We even touch on grief and how people show up for those in mourning. Join the conversation online using #gooduptuesday or tag us @gooduppod. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Do you place the same value on your friendships that you do on romantic relationships? How do you and your friends resolve problems? In this week's episode episode we explore the nature of our friendships and discuss why many people's platonic relationships don't succeed. We talk communication, friendship breakups, and processing the loss of a friendship. Join the conversation on social media @gooduppod or by using #gooduptuesday.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? It's the feeling of not believing that you are as competent or as qualified as others may perceive you to be - and it's a totally common experience that many people deal with! This week, Maya Angelou (@mayaangelouthebrand) joins us to talk about how imposter syndrome has affected her personally despite experiencing success in multiple facets of her life. We talk imposter syndrome in the work place and where the root of all that insecurity and doubt may lie. Join the conversation on social media by using #gooduptuesday. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Talk Deh Tings is a special bonus episode drop on Good Up featuring our good sis Diamond (@noirediamonds) where anything goes.   In this week's Talk Deh Tings bonus we're talking about things we think every woman should do in her lifetime from shaving your head to living alone. We also talk about the value of confidence and having your own personal space even while in a relationship. Enjoyed this bonus? Let us know by using hashtag #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging us directly @gooduppod. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Have you lost a brain cell as a result of listening to a misogynistic male podcast? You may be entitled to financial compensation. In this week's episode we take aim at the recent spike in misogynistic and otherwise trash male hosted podcasts. We talk "alpha male" and "high value men" - because if we don't pay them a smidge of attention they might keep posting for the sake of it.  Join the conversation on social media @gooduppod or by using #gooduptuesday.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Good Up is a safe space to talk about those experiences in life we didn't know we all had in common. We're the after work happy hour conversation with your best friend. The place where you bring up the hard parts of life, the ones that made you laugh, and the things that made you who you are. Because who said becoming good up wasn't uncomfortable?  Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes every Tuesday! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Who was your best ex? Who was your worst? What lessons about love, life, and yourself do you think you've learned or can learn from your past relationships? In this week's episode we look back at those big loves in our lives to discuss the lessons learned from those relationships, whether or not we'd ever revisit them and what we think about having friendships with your exes. Join the conversation on social media @gooduppod or by using #gooduptuesday.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Remember a few years ago when everyone admitted the crazy things they'd do for the "D"? Have you ever flown across the country for it? Risked your job for it? Became the "other" person for it? This episode might be for you. This week Deidre and I discuss all the things that people risk or are willing to do for good sex including all of the times we've been "dickmatized" by a sex partner. Join this hilarious conversation on social media @gooduppod or by using #gooduptuesday.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Have you ever experienced struggle love? Have you been in a tumultuous relationship on and off or experienced abuse disguised as love? Do you believe that all relationships must go through intense struggles in order to be successful? This week we discuss "struggle love" which is the idea that struggle is normal and even a badge of honor in romantic relationships. We touch on our own experiences with struggle love, how we've seen it come to life within our own families and examples of celebrity relationships that could be considered struggle love. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

What did success look like to you growing up? Is your success tied to accomplishment? Is it tied to a specific feeling? How did your parents communicate their expectations for you? Did you grow up with the pressure to succeed? In this week's episode our sister Diamond joins us for a heart-to-heart about our changed views on success and the constant feeling of not being good enough. We also talk in depth about how self-care and therapy have changed the way that we once viewed accomplishments. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Do you have your financial situation together? Have you ever created and followed a budget for yourself? Does being financially smart mean we have to sacrifice all of the fun stuff? Niqua V. of "Financially Winning" joins us this week to talk all things finance including tips and suggestions for anyone trying to get a better handle on their funds. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)

Have you ever or do you currently partake in casual sex? What are your rules for your casual sex partners? Do you think that casual sex ALWAYS leads to the development of feelings? Kareem Eugene of The Bashment podcast joins us this week for a continuation of our "Let's Talk About Sex" series on casual sex, f*ck buddies, gender based views on sex and more. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/gooduppodcast)