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Does this mean anything to you? Where do you fall "naturally"? Are you working your way out of one into the other? Trying to find a good balance between the two? This week's episode looks at how we are socialised towards sexuality and intimacy and how we can change narratives and attitudes that no longer serve us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

We've all been there. Whether it's making the first move, or the next move, we've all experienced rejection at some point in our dating lives. This week we look at how we can handle those situations, process those emotions, and get back in the game. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

This week, we hear a different kind of story. We look at the topic of divorce and it's multiple layers. With us to share her experience is Nadalie Guthrie-Forde. We talk hurt, kids, suicide, healing and finding love again. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

This week we look at the Hookup Culture present within our society. Are there actual benefits? Or is it doing more harm than good? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

Teasers of all episodes published in Season 2 thus far. Season 2 Ep 01 - Aug 21/20 Why Am I Single? Season 2 Ep 02 - Aug 28/20 Lovers and Friends - Drawing The Line w/ Ace Mohammed Season 2 Ep 03 - Sep 04/20 The Swirl - Dating Outside of the Black Community w/ Tarah Hamilton Season 2 Ep 04 - Sep 11/20 Independence and Individuality - Part 1 Season 2 Ep 05 - Sep 18/20 Independence and Individuality - Part 2 Season 2 Ep 06 - Sep 25/20 Religion and Relationships w/ Pastor Carl Cunningham Season 2 Ep 07 - Oct 02/20 No Children, Now What? Biological Clock Is Ticking --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

Our discussion this week centers around children, wanting them, having them, losing them... Camelia and I discuss our personal experiences and talk more about living a full life regardless. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

We change gears this week and shift our focus to a topic that Cam and I had much to say on, but also not enough - religion and its place in relationships, especially when kids enter the picture. With us is Pastor Carl Cunningham to help us in determining how best to approach this hurdle in a relationship. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

This episode continues our discussion from last week looking at some specific actions and instances where individuality can exist and not independence in a relationship, as well as some non-negotiables for us in terms of being in a partnership. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

This week, we look at independence and individuality and maintaining that in a relationship. Is this a good or bad thing? Where and how do we strike a balance? Is it independence, interdependence, co-dependence, or dependence? Tune in as we help you and each other to figure it out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

Join us for a candid discussion on dating outside the Black Community. We talk family, friends, children, societal pressures and lived experiences. With us is Tarah Hamilton who shares her experience and how she tackles the pitfalls. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

Last week we discussed why we were single, and from that conversation this week's topic was born. Today, we discuss having friendships with the opposite sex while in a committed relationship. Are you just asking for trouble? Do you have the right to ask your partner to end them? What's the real issue here? Joining us for this conversation is Ace Mohamed to provide us with a male perspective on the topic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

Hello and welcome back to season two of the podcast. Last season was a little heavier as we navigated the issue of racism, sexism, double consciousness and so much more./ This season, we opted to switch gears a bit and you'll find our theme for season two is centered on relationships, family, and sexuality. To kick things off, we open up about why we're still single after 30 and our non-negotiables in a relationship. We've also left some advice for our fellow singles at the end. Enjoy and don't forget to connect with us on Instagram @pointblackthepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

It's the end of Season One of Point Black The Podcast! It's been nothing short of an amazing journey made better by you! Celebrate with us on this episode as we recap and let you know what's to come! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

Today, we continue our discussion on beauty standards, specifically Black beauty in a whitewashed society. With us is Celina Caesar- Chevannes - former Member of Parliament for Whitby and Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau among other roles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

On today's episode, we are discussing beauty standards, specifically Black beauty in a whitewashed society. Joining us for our discussion is Celina Caesar- Chevannes - former Member of Parliament for Whitby and Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau among other roles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

The recent experiences have without a doubt been traumatic for the Black community.  On today's episode, we are diving deeper into the conversation on trauma. This week we look at the impact of trauma on Black women specifically, but not just as a result of race based stress but also just navigating life as Black women. To help us better understand trauma and its impact on our day to day lives, joining the conversation this week is Melissa Taylor, Social Worker and Psychotherapist! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

Today is Juneteenth, which means that with everything happening; with the fight for justice, equality and equity, we can pause to celebrate the freedom from slavery, as our ancestors knew it. We are going to start our discussion with a look at the past, present and possible future of Juneteenth. And because the day isn't only used to recognize the end of slavery, but also to  celebrate black culture and black excellence, in the second half of the show we'll be talking to and celebrating two young black women Imani and Chelsea, who are aiming to curate stories of black experiences in Canada. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

On today's episode, we are really just holding space. Space to talk about our recent experiences be it with race, covid, kids, adjusting to the new normal and our mental health. We thought it necessary to do so because so much of what is happening at present can be taxing on our mental health and we often give ourselves enough time to realise this. With us is Natacha Pennycooke a Registered Psychotherapist and Josette Drummond Educator and C.E.O of MontessoriInnovations Inc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

Exploring how societal pressures forces the narrative of The Strong Black Woman. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

Many of us wear the badge of the Strong Black Woman with honour, and there's nothing wrong with that. What is wrong is the silent suffering that takes place when we carry the burden of family, work and community, trauma and loss. In this Episode, we look at the burden of strength and how the church perpetuates this stereotype. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

In the last leg of our chat we are joined by Monica Samuel, Founder and Executive Director for Black Women in Motion. We discuss the different ways in which Black Women are burdened by a white supremacist and patriarchial narrative, and how we can facilitate a process of learning and un-learning to be our authentic selves, our best selves for each other and by extension the Black community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

This week, we rap up our interview with Desmond Cole on Double Consciousness. We take a brief look at it's relationship to youth and the formation of their identities, as well as women who are doubly marginalized in a white supremacist and patriarchal society. We also launched our book club, Between The Covers and invite you, our audience, to read with us! Our book for this month is "Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race" by Reni Eddo-Lodge. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

In this episode we turn our attention to the concept of double consciousness as coined by W.E.B. Dubois in describing the experience of being black in America.  We wanted to explore this phenomenon in the contemporary Canadian context and more specifically in the context of identifying both as black and a woman.  Joining the discussion is Desmond Cole, an award-winning journalist, radio host, and a leading Black activist and critic of systemic racial injustice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

We aptly titled this episode, “But, Who Are You?” because, well, you have no idea who we are and we thought we would change that. If you are going to be rocking with us on this journey, we should definitely get to know each other a little better. To help us with that, we've come up with a list of 21 Questions for each other to help us share parts of ourselves with you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message

If you have questions about what we are doing and why we are doing it. Questions about our aims and what we hope to create with and for our listeners and ourselves. This short introduction covers just that! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/point-black/message