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With Rocqi & Oso. We're Millennials. We're Therapists. We're Black. We're Real. It'sSoulReal is the podcast that challenges the norms, deconstructs our reality, and questions your thinking. The podcast that celebrates our Blackness, is real about our challenges, and discusses everything in between. #thesearethethingsthatithinkabout #ItsSoulReal #podcast Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itssoulreal/support

Rocqi and Oso


    • Oct 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 100 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from It'sSoulReal Podcast

    The Culture Of Overcorrection (10.11.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 61:49


    In this episode, Rocqi and Oso explore Cancel Culture, Dave Chappelle's last special, and the goals of progress. To watch the video version, please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

    Create Your Heaven On Earth(9.26.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 63:28


    As Rocqi launches her business Manifest Realities Happiness Coaching, Rocqi and Oso explore how exactly to create one's own Heaven on Earth while also exploring why people don't do it more often. Have you created yours? Maybe you need some guidance on the how. Visit manifestrealitieshc.com to Design and Align a Life of Light, Freedom, and Truth. To see the FULL video of this episode as well as clips, please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

    Entanglements Part II (9.30. 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 43:09


    And we are back with more of the Will and Jada story! Check out Entanglement Jada? for the previous episode. In this episode, we explore nonmonogamy at length including the different types of nonmonogamy that are out there. To watch the FULL video, please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

    Winter Is Coming! How To Prepare For S.A.D. (9.20.21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 54:20


    WE ARE BACK! And we are coming back to our It'sSoulReal family with preparation and discussion of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Learn Oso's tips and tricks for how to cope with the change of the seasons. To watch the FULL episode, clips, and our vlogs, please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.

    What Do We Bring To The Table? (8.25.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 68:05


    Women today are commonly being asked "What do you bring to the table?" So in this episode, Rocqi and Oso explore what that question actually means, what they actually bring, and how to strive to be a better partner. To watch the FULL podcast video, please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

    WTF Do You Do AFTER Getting Engaged? (8.16.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 56:11


    We got engaged! So now what? What has changed since our engagement? What are some of the stresses of wedding planning? And how are we embarking on this new journey together? Rocqi and Oso explore all of this and more on their latest podcast episode. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the FULL podcast video.

    We Got ENGAGED!!!! (8.9.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 87:07


    YES it FINALLY happened!!! Oso asked. And Rocqi, of course said, YES! It'sSoulReal Family, please celebrate our Engagement with us, hear the lessons we learned to get to this moment, and of course listen to how Oso proposed! Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the FULL podcast episode.

    The Black Man's Role Part II (7.19.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 57:35


    Part II of What is the Black Man's Role in the Family? With the glamorization of single motherhood and absence of Black fathers, many are left wondering (or blatantly disregarding) what the Black man's role is within the family. In this episode, Rocqi and Oso use their own life's examples of how Black men have showed up in their lives and explore why it is beneficial to have a Black man in your life. To watch the FULL video of this episode & more, please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.

    What Is The Black Man's Role In The Family? Part I (7.12.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 59:55


    With the glamorization of single motherhood and absence of Black fathers, many are left wondering (or blatantly disregarding) what the Black man's role is within the family. In this episode, Rocqi and Oso use their own life's examples of how Black men have showed up in their lives and explore why it is beneficial to have a Black man in your life. To watch the FULL video of this episode & more, please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.

    Why Modern Women Don't Submit (6.28.21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 88:09


    In this episode, Rocqi and Oso explore the resistance of modern women submitting within their relationships as well as the roles many modern women don't seem to want to have. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and watch this episode's FULL video!

    Black AND Queer (5.31.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 63:19


    Happy Pride Month! In this episode, Rocqi and Oso explore some past and current Black AND Queer figures as well as exploring why there is such a problem with the LGBTQ+ community within the Black community. We also discuss how we can move forward and break the stigma. You can watch the FULL podcast video on our YouTube Channel. Please Subscribe!

    Ugly Truth And Beautiful Lies (5.26.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 44:39


    After being inspired from a question from our audience, not only did we answer their question, but Rocqi and Oso explored honest communication in relationships as well as our own experiences with lying and deception. Remember our FULL podcast video will be on our YouTube Channel. Please Subscribe!

    Insecure (5.3.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 79:24


    In this episode, Rocqi and Oso explore their insecurities throughout their childhood, adolescence, adulthood and the lessons they learned from them. Let's reflect on our insecurities and grow together. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the FULL video of the podcast.

    The Challenges Of Polyamory (4.19.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 80:25


    In this episode, Rocqi and Oso explore some of the less discussed experiences of polyamory including dating separately vs triads, lack of compersion, emotions when your partner's on a date and more! Hear more about Rocqi and Oso's relationship as they discuss their own experiences and challenges within polyamory. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the FULL video podcast.

    Emotional Babies ( 4.26.21)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 55:09


    In this episode, Rocqi and Oso explore the emotional maturity and growth of adults as well as the childhood messages received about emotions. Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. We are now uploading our FULL Podcast videos on there.

    I Am NOT Settling! Single AND Happy (4.12.21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 54:30


    In this episode, Rocqi and Oso explore the possibility of being single forever and still finding your Happily Ever After. You can now watch our FULL podcast videos on our YouTube Channel.

    How To Date A Bisexual Woman (4.5.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 79:29


    As a sort of follow up to our Bi Pride (Bi Bi Bi) episode, Rocqi and Oso now explore the specific challenges and experiences of bisexual women while also exploring the experiences of someone who dates bisexual women. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips of this episode as well as the FULL video podcast.

    The Power Of NO (3.29.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 57:16


    In this episode, Rocqi and Oso explore the power of boundary setting, consent, and staying true to yourself. Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for video clips of this episode.

    Who Taught You To Be Great? (3.22.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 65:32


    In this episode, Rocqi and Oso explore who gave them permission to step into their greatness and questioned what greatness even looked like. Take a moment to reflect on your own journey, mentors, and role models and see if you can discover your greatness. Remember to Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch video clips of this episode.

    A World Out Of Balance: Finding Balance Series (3.15.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 91:59


    In Part V of our Finding Balance Series, Rocqi and Oso explore how the world is out of balance within politics, work environments, nature, and more. We also answer how the world can become balanced. Check it out! Remember to check out Part IV of our Finding Balance Series, where Rocqi and Oso explore what is a Balanced Relationship, how to balance your relationship, and how to decide the roles within a balanced relationship. Remember to check out Part III of our Finding Balance Series, where Rocqi and Oso explore what makes a woman Balanced within her masculine and feminine energy and challenge norms associated with Traditional and Modern women. Remember to check out Part II of our Finding Balance Series, where Rocqi and Oso explore what makes a man Balanced within his masculine and feminine energy and challenge norms associated with Traditional and Modern men. Remember to check out Part I of our Finding Balanced Series, Divine Masculine and Feminine Energy where Rocqi and Oso explore the duality of energy that exists in each of us. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch video clips of this episode.

    How To Have A Balanced Relationship: Finding Balance Series(3.10.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 82:38


    In Part IV of our Finding Balance Series, Rocqi and Oso explore what is a Balanced Relationship, how to balance your relationship, and how to decide the roles within a balanced relationship. Remember to check out Part III of our Finding Balance Series, where Rocqi and Oso explore what makes a woman Balanced within her masculine and feminine energy and challenge norms associated with Traditional and Modern women. Remember to check out Part II of our Finding Balance Series, where Rocqi and Oso explore what makes a man Balanced within his masculine and feminine energy and challenge norms associated with Traditional and Modern men. Remember to check out Part I of our Finding Balanced Series, Divine Masculine and Feminine Energy where Rocqi and Oso explore the duality of energy that exists in each of us. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch video clips of this episode.

    How To Become A Balanced Woman: Finding Balance Series (3.1.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 76:32


    In Part III of our Finding Balance Series, Rocqi and Oso explore what makes a woman Balanced within her masculine and feminine energy and challenge norms associated with Traditional and Modern women. Remember to check out Part II of our Finding Balance Series, where Rocqi and Oso explore what makes a man Balanced within his masculine and feminine energy and challenge norms associated with Traditional and Modern men. Remember to check out Part I of our Finding Balanced Series, Divine Masculine and Feminine Energy where Rocqi and Oso explore the duality of energy that exists in each of us. Our upcoming episode in the series, premiering next week, will be How To Have A Balanced Relationship. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch video clips of this episode.

    How To Become A Balanced Man: Finding Balance Series (2.17.21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 64:14


    In Part II of our Finding Balance Series, Rocqi and Oso explore what makes a man Balanced within his masculine and feminine energy and challenge the norms associated with Traditional and Modern men. Remember to check out Part I of our Finding Balanced Series, Divine Masculine and Feminine Energy where Rocqi and Oso explore the duality of energy that exists in each of us. Our upcoming episode in the series, premiering next week, will be How To Become A Balanced Woman. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch video clips of this episode.

    Divine Masculine & Feminine Energy: Finding Balance Series (2.8.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 50:28


    How does masculine and feminine energy present in nature? What are the qualities of masculine and feminine energy in humans? In our new Finding Balance Series, Rocqi and Oso dive into exploring masculinity and femininity and question how it exists in our society. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch video clips of this episode.

    Myths Of Marriage (2.8.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 99:09


    This is our FIRST Marriage episode and we start it off with a BANG! Rocqi and Oso address some of the generational lessons of marriage and question the validity of passing down these traditions. Please help us get to 100 YouTube Subscribers for Rocqi's Birthday!

    New Year, Pick Me! He Toxic, She Toxic, They Toxic Series( 1.25.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 72:38


    In this episode, Rocqi and Oso explore the trending mentality of a pick me. Be sure to Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch video clips of this episode.

    Attraction 101 (1.18.21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 66:35


    What attracts you to people? What draws you to connect? Join Rocqi and Oso as we discuss the various levels of attraction.

    2 Therapists Answer YOUR Relationship Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 21:15


    We wanted our Podcast Listeners to know what we were up to. This isn't our usual podcast episode and you should definitely check out and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel which this was intended for. If you want Rocqi and Oso to answer YOUR relationship questions, please become a member on our Patreon.

    Dear Our International Listeners Part 1 (12.14.2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 45:45


    Our International Listeners, WE SEE YOU! And we want to hear from you! This episode is dedicated to you. Remember to check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDhy3a50Pg0jKO5lByGy7g?view_as=subscriber

    The Transition to Sex Positivity (12.6.2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 75:45


    How do you become sexually liberated in a world that shames sex? In this episode, Rocqi and Oso discuss sex education, sexual exploration, and sexual liberation. We want to hear about your experiences too!

    Dear Younger Me(11.25.2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 58:32


    What would you tell your younger self if you could? What would you say about love and relationships? What would you say about the world today? Would you tell your younger self NOT to do something? In this episode, Rocqi and Oso answers these questions and more while acknowledging the lessons they learned along the way.

    An Indigenous Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 53:19


    Do you give thanks for the land you're on and the food you eat that is native to this land? Do you pay tribute to the lives lost for you to celebrate this holiday? This Thanksgiving, Rocqi and Oso honor the Indigenous and not through the colonized lens.

    Hindsight is 2020: Year in Review (11.9.2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 55:45


    This year has been hard. We were looking forward to so much and had to drastically adjust. What were some of the challenges and blessings of 2020 for you?

    Election Day: Evolve Or Repeat (10.21.2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 81:32


    In this episode, Rocqi and Oso discuss how to move forward in America's corrupt political system. Remember to check out our episode, America is #1 in our Political Series.

    Men, You Are More Than ATMs: He Toxic, She Toxic, They Toxic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 85:07


    In this episode, Rocqi and Oso question the gender roles, challenge the objectification of men, and deconstruct financial stability in relationships. Remember to check out our Healthy Relationships Series.

    Toxic Femininity: He Toxic, She Toxic, They Toxic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 93:02


    Yes just as there is toxic masculinity, there is also toxic femininity. Y'all don't want to miss this episode. It gets spicy! Remember to check out our Healthy Relationships Series.

    F*ckboy Philosophy: He Toxic, She Toxic, They Toxic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 48:48


    Check out Part II in our He Toxic, She Toxic, They Toxic Series, where Rocqi and Oso dive into the mentality of a fuckboy. Remember to check out our Healthy Relationships Series.

    Ladies, You Decide Your Own Pain: He Toxic, She Toxic, They Toxic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 66:46


    This episode, Rocqi and Oso discuss the power in our choices. When choosing yourself first, you choose who you allow into your life. And who remains. Remember to check out our Healthy Relationships Series.

    Bi Pride (Bi Bi Bi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 82:48


    In honor of Bi Visibility Day, Bi Awareness Week, and Bi Pride Month, this episode we discuss bisexuality. Why are bisexual men viewed as less masculine? Are bi people monogamous or nonmonogamous? And we definitely had to record a Deep Dive ONLY AVAILABLE ON PATREON to discuss some definitions, some history, and some Bicons!

    Lovers & Friends (9.9.2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 71:13


    Can you be lovers and friends? This episode we discuss the friendship within our partnership, friend break-ups, and shooting your shot from within that friendzone!

    Laugh At My Pain (8.31.2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 77:29


    As we continue to bear the pain of being Black in America, this episode we explore how we have found resilience through our humor, laughter, and comedy. Black Stand Up Comedians, Sitcoms, and Rom Coms, tell us your top 5!

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    Tory Lame: Domestic Violence in the Black Community (8.24.20)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 56:34


    In this episode, we discuss Meg Thee Stallion's IG Live and the broader impact of Domestic Violence in the Black Community. Remember to become a member on our Patreon, so you can check out our Deep Dive where we go over actual red flags of DV that not everyone may know. If you need support, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

    Entanglement Jada? (8.17.2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 53:18


    Y'all know we HAD to talk about that Red Table Talk. Hear what two therapists have to say about that whole...entanglement and don't forget to check out our Deep Dive on Patreon to hear even more!

    WAP: Women Abolishing Patriarchy (8.10.2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 58:45


    You already know we had to give our 2 cents on Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's newest song, WAP. Then all that controversy that went with it?! We're glad to be back!

    Dating A Woman Or Dating A Man? You Decide (3.8.2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 46:04


    In this queer episode, we answer the question if women dating women is more fun than women dating men with Rocqi's experiences and a few of our audience's own.

    Is Bernie Sanders The 2nd Coming Of Jesus (3.2.2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 57:30


    What are the similarities between Bernie Sanders and Jesus Christ? And are we actually in Apocalyptic Times? Super Tuesday is here and of course, we have to talk about politics.

    We Took A Break to Fall In Love (2.16.20)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 133:56


    WE ARE BACK! And we are giving out all the details on our relationship: how it started, how we ended up in ethical non-monogamy, and where we are now. And definitely don't miss out on the Q&A from our It'sSoulReal family. Y'all were CONCERNED! lol

    Juneteenth: What Does It Mean To Be FREE? (6.16.19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 69:10


    As we celebrate Juneteenth this year, we reflect on what freedom really means for Black America.

    Rocqi's Coming OUT Journey: Happy Pride Month! (6.9.19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 86:42


    Rocqi proudly shares her journey of why it took her 26 years to come out of the deeply buried closet.

    Don't Box Me In (5.26.19)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 64:48


    O and Rocqi discuss their story of how they were exposed to their passions, had the mentors who believed in them and how their passions turned into their professions. Don't ever limit yourself to one thing. Don't let society either. You are more than the box.

    Black People, Pay Attention To Politics Part II: Political Series (4.21.19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019 72:16


    In politics, what are our priorities?

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