Intellectual adult conversations about love, sex, and relationships.
Men. One question: Do you enjoy head? Why? Why not? This week we talk about why black men hate head and how it might affect their relationships. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Simon Stone for producing the music for this podcast.
This week we dive into our thoughts on and experiences with interracial dating and how it compares to dating someone of the same race. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Simon Stone for producing the music for this podcast.
Mental Health. It's more than just a buzzword—it's important. If your mind isn't right, your life isn't right, and that's why it's so important to be open about what you're going through. This week we dive into some issues that can have significant ripple-effects on your mental health. Most importantly, we talk about what you can do about it and where you can get the help you might need!Resources from this episode:betterhelp.com/psych2goIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Simon Stone for producing the music for this podcast.
Men typically aren't great at talking about their emotions. Whether it's because it's "not manly" or because they don't know how, emotional needs just aren't usually top-of-mind for most men, even when they're having a rough day, week, month, or even year. This week, we dive into 5 things that men need from their partners to maintain their emotional health! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Simon Stone for producing the music for this podcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Simon Stone for producing the music for this podcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Simon Stone for producing the music for this podcast.
What is it like to be a member of the LGBTQ community in America today. Though LGBTQ rights have improved over the past couple of decades, many still treat them as suggestions. Many LGBTQ Americans still don't feel safe living in the country they call home.This week, with a very special guest, we talk about what it's really like to be a member of the LGBTQ community in America today.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Simon Stone for producing the music for this podcast.
"Be a man." What does that actually mean? And what about manhood–what does that mean? In this week's episode, we're talk about what it really means to be a man and whether it aligns with today's generally accepted social norms. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Simon Stone for producing the music for this podcast.
Let's talk about the N* word. Do you say it regularly? Do you hear it regularly? How does it make you feel? This week the hosts of Euphoria Podcast dive into their thoughts surrounding the word and whether it's ever appropriate to use.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Simon Stone for producing the music for this podcast.
For the Seasons 2 Finale, Nicki Divine, Simon Stone, and PoeticMindz talk about micro-aggression and how it affects our relationships with not only our friends and family, but everyone else we interact with. Micro-aggressions are the tiny tools often used to fuel and perpetuate subtle discriminatory behavior. They can be wrapped up in genuine good intention or they can be delivered in spite, but they reach much farther than the people who hear them. Because unchecked micro-aggressions can quickly become widely accepted "norms" that regularly hurt or belittle a group of people. Though they sound small, micro-aggressions have macro implications. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
This week Nicki Divine, Simon Stone, and PoeticMindz talk about communication. Communication is important in relationships, but not just any communication. Because even something as simple as communication can break down if it's effectively or if it's done with ulterior motives. Listen as our hosts dive into the different types of communication and how each can affect your relationships. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
This week Nicki Divine, Simon Stone, and PoeticMindz talk about what really means to defund the police. It's clear that our country has a very real problem. Too many people have died at the hands of police officers for various reasons, and none of those lives should ever have been lost. We need change. Real change. And defunding the police may very well be the first step toward positive change. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
This week Nicki Divine, Simon Stone, and PoeticMindz talk about intimacy in relationships. What does "intimacy" mean to you? Is it purely physical? Or is intimacy represented by other moments and interactions, like long, late-night conversation? Knowing how you and your partner view define intimacy (and whether you're both on the same page) can be a defining feature of your relationships.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
This week Nicki Divine, Simon Stone, and PoeticMindz talk about experiencing loss. If you've ever lost someone close to you, especially someone you loved, you know that it can be very difficult to move past that experience. An in these times of social distancing and unrest, it can accentuate your emotions as you process what's happening. Knowing how to move forward is the first step to accepting your loss and living a life that isn't held back my your past. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend by sending them our link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
This week Nicki Divine, Simon Stone, and PoeticMindz talk about anxiety. COVID-19 has made the past couple of months much more stressful than normal, and the truth is that you may not even know that you're more anxious than normal! In this episode, our hosts talk about some signs that you might be silently dealing with anxiety, what you can do to help combat your anxiety, and why there's no shame in talking about your anxiety!If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
This week Nicki Divine, Simon Stone, and PoeticMindz talk about polyamorous (poly) relationships. What does "poly" really mean? Would you ever consider being in a poly relationship? What would you do if your partner told you they wanted to be in a poly relationship?! Nicki and her co-hosts talk about all this and more! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Atlanta Podcast Recording in Atlanta, GA.Podcast Editing and Mixing by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
Nicki Divine, Simon Stone, and PoeticMindz meet up for an all-in-studio recording of the Grown N Sexy One Year Anniversary Episode! They recap Season 1's most popular episodes and discuss some of their favorite moments! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Atlanta Podcast Recording in Atlanta, GA.Podcast Editing and Mixing by The Podcast Engineer.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
Nicki Divine, Simon Stone, and PoeticMindz talk about PTSD, their first- and second-hand experiences with it, and how they've dealt with PTSD in relationships. PTSD is not just something that veterans experience: it can happen to anyone. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
Author Simon Stone joins PoeticMindz and me, Nicki Divine, to answer questions about what colorism. They discuss what mindsets foster colorism and how it affects people of all backgrounds in modern society.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
Massage therapist Consuela Whitfield, IT professor Constance Blanson, and Chief Judge Phinia Aten joins PoeticMindz and me, Nicki Divine, to answer questions about what women really want. Do women want a man who engages in conversation? What about a man who leads? And does size really matter? We're getting into it, y'all! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde from thepodcastengineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde from thepodcastengineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
Health educator, former epidemiologist, and sexpert Christina Morrow joins PoeticMindz, Jaequon, and me, Nicki Divine, to talk all about lubricants, yoni care, and erectile disfunction. Know why you should NEVER use oil as a lubricant and what you can do to address ED.For more information about Christina, follow her on social media @fabulous74u!If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde from thepodcastengineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
Author Christopher Markland joins PoeticMindz, Jaequon, and me, Nicki Divine, to talk about dramatic relationships, what inspired him to start writing about them, and his advice for people who may be questioning their relationships or lack of one. Be sure to check out Christopher’s latest book, Desperately Seeking Pleasure. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde from thepodcastengineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
Author, producer, emcee, teacher, and mentor Simon Stone joins PoeticMindz and me, Nicki Divine, to talk all about narcissists. How should you be dealing with narcissists in your dating life, and are you possibly dating a narcissist without even knowing it? Be sure to check out Simon Stone's project The Age of Chaos, and go follow him on social media @StoneFreq!If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde from thepodcastengineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
Playwright, author, actress, poet, and spoken word artist Queen Mimosa joins PoeticMindz and me, Nicki Divine, to talk all about fellatio and cunnilingus. Did you know there are medical facts that point out the health benefits of oral sex?Be sure to check out Queen Mimosa's works including her play Lunch with Yaya. You can also find her on IG @queenoflifeempowerment! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde from thepodcastengineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
ManDeleon and Girlie Girl (Tasty Talk) join Jaequon and me to talk all about relationships, dating advice, and how to find the right person.Be sure to check out ManDeleon and Girlie Girl's podcast Tasty Talk! You can also find them on IG @da1mandeleon and @girlie_girls_world!If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde from thepodcastengineer.com.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.
The Lemonade Toy Goddess joins Poeticmindz and me to talk all about adult toys and how to turn your lemons in to lemonade.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde from thepodcastengineer.com.
Today we discussed the differences between "love" versus being "in love." My co-hosts Jaequon and Poeticmindz gave me the biggest challenge with this episode. Tune on to find out why!If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde from thepodcastengineer.com.
The Grown N Sexy podcast hosts gets into a heated discussion about the true definition of the LGBTQIA community.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde from thepodcastengineer.com.