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So Taboo Pod is a podcast geared towards women's health and overall wellness. We discuss "the topics you don't want to talk about", or those "taboo" topics, and create a safe space where women and men can explore their health and wellness.

So Taboo Podcast

  • Jul 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 45m AVG DURATION
  • 64 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from So Taboo Podcast

Episode 64: PRIDE Through it All

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 41:38


Simone and Shanice are joined by Keithon Marcus to discuss his experience as a Black, gay man. Discrimination against the LGBTQ community was at an all time high years ago and we still have a long way to go. Keithon shared his childhood experiences, coming out, life at work and even making the big move to NYC where he felt liberated. Tune in to hear his perspective!

Episode 63: Enough Has Been Enough - RIP George Floyd

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 47:54


Simone and Shanice discuss the current and very unfortunate times we are facing today. George Floyd, an innocent black man, was murdered by the police and Black people are FED UP. Black Lives Matter and we are tired of fighting for that. It should be a given.

Episode 62: Her Journey (Life and Love in the LGBTQ+ Community)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 41:09


Simone and Shanice are joined by Chanel, CEO of WetKitty, to discuss her experience as a lesbian woman. She takes us back to childhood and brings us along her journey discovering her sexuality, her struggles and her triumphs.

Episode 61: Entrepreneurship Before, During and After Corona - Ft. Taqee Bond, What's The Move NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 28:27


Shanice and Simone are joined by Taqee Bond, the CEO of What's The Move NYC app, to discuss our new norm. Entrepreneurship is being shaped differently these days and success depends on how we adjust. What's the Move NYC is an app that can be used to find restaurants, happy hours an activities throughout the 5 boroughs. Tune in to see how Taqee is adjusting to the new way of life and some new things he is working on!

Episode 60: Are Sex Toys Taboo? - Featuring Chanel, CEO of Wet Kitty Ent.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 32:11


SImone and Shanice are joined by Chanel, CEO of Wet Kitty Ent. to talk about sex toys. Many people still think sex toys are taboo, however, we believe they can super beneficial to a bomb sex life. Wet Kitty Ent. has plenty of sex toys to choose from, plus some insight on how to use them. You can use them with your partner or alone. Do you like sex toys?

Episode 59: Quarantine Day #555

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 31:55


Shanice and Simone discuss how being quarantined has been an interesting time. You can either be super productive, taking this down time to take a breather, or a combination of both. The ladies also have a feeling that a bunch of little ones will be conceived. How are you spending your time? Are you over it or flourishing?

Episode 58: CORONA VIRUS CHRONICLES

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 36:02


Simone and Shanice discuss how they have been spending their time during the Corona virus quarantine. Are you enjoying the isolation? Going crazy and ready to go back to normal?

Episode 57: Back to the Basics - Your Period

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 52:11


Shanice and Simone sit down and go back to the basics -- periods. As inevitable as periods are for women, it can be very complex. All women have different experiences with their periods, yet all have 1 thing in common. Share your experiences with your period in the comments below!

Episode 56: Is Success Really On the Other Side of Failure?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 27:19


Shanice and Simone discuss what failure is, or isn't in some cases, and what mindset gets them through. Sometimes you are really broken down before you receive your breakthrough. Success only comes if you work for it.

Episode 55: The Grief Recovery Method (Ft. Patti Cleaver)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 37:25


Shanice and Simone are joined by Patti Cleaver, a grief specialist/counselor, who gives insight on the many types of grief, tips on how to face and battle it and how to recognize it. Tune in to hear how she coaches others and even herself during the grieving process. What are some ways you cope with grief? Patti can be reached via email: missingpiecees@gmail.com

Episode 54: Uncomfortably in the Comfort Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 31:47


Shanice and Simone break down the danger of staying in your comfort zone. Comfortability breeds stagnancy. Growth only happens when you do something you've never done. When's the last time you took a risk and stepped out of your comfort zone? Follow, rate and comment!

Episode 53: New Year, New You?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 35:17


Simone and Shanice bring in 2020 with Episode 53! The ladies discuss some of their goals, thoughts on "new year, new me," and what they hope 2020 will bring. What are your goals and hopes for the new year/decade?

Episode 52: Financial Freedom Starts Here

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 32:46


Simone and Shanice sit down with @Mileisleycid, a Financial Educator, on the importance of financial literacy and freedom. The lack of knowledge is what is killing our communities, financially. The information is out here for us to learn and master! What are some steps you are taking to become financially free?

Episode 51: Communication is Key (Ft. Billionaire Lessons and Johnnie)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 62:27


Simone and Shanice joined Kimani of Billionaire Lessons Pod and our special guest, Johnnie, to discuss relationships, love, men and women POVs and overall dating highs and lows.

Episode 50: Introspective Thanksgiving

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 37:44


Simone and Shanice share their stories of gratitude in celebration of Thanksgiving. They take an introspective look into the what they're thankful for and realize their list is a bit different this year.

Episode 49: Bush or No Bush?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 54:35


Simone and Shanice dive deep into the topic of grooming "down there." DO you keep the bush or clean it all off? Some people, men and women, have self preferences and preferences for their sexual partners. Do you judge others for not having pubic hair or not?

Episode 48: Checking Your Daughter's Virginity?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 35:01


Simone and Shanice discuss their thoughts on T.I. going with his daughter to the GYN to make sure she's still a virgin by checking her hymen. Do you think this is acceptable parenting or just too much?

Episode 47: Yeah I'm Strong, But Damn!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 28:26


Simone and Shanice discuss the way black women are viewed as strong but it is almost used against us. Have you had an experience where you were near a breaking point but didn't have the support you needed?

Episode 46: Well, That was Judgmental!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 38:59


Simone and Shanice discuss how they have mentally grown out of judgmental mindsets and how they did it. Have you ever judged someone or something without examining different POVs?

Episode 45: Living in Your Purpose (Ft. Nicole Sallis -- Founder of Design Her Life)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 53:41


Simone and Shanice are joined by Nicole Sallis, the founder of Design Her Life, and discuss what exactly an entrepreneur coach is. Do you have trouble finding balance between your 9-5 and your personal business? What are some fears or obstacles you've faced while pursuing your dream? Nicole dives into some of her ups and downs in her journey and gives some gems on how to manage being a boss. Let's talk about your experiences!

Episode 44: Nothing's Off Limits (Ft. Chanta Blue -- NJ Based Sex Therapist)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 38:36


Simone and Shanice are joined by Chanta Blue, a NJ based sex therapist, and discuss what exactly a sex therapist does. Sex therapy addresses the psychology behind sex and attraction, but it also focuses on unique ways to improve your sex life. What are some things you wanna try in the bedroom? Do you feel judged? Let's talk!

Episode 43: When it Comes to the Vagina ... Less is More! (Ft. Dr. Fraser OB/GYN)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 66:10


Shanice and Simone are joined by Dr. Fraser, an OB/GYN who opened up her own clinic in Harlem to server women in the community. She was a panelist at the Sip & Chat and spills all about her experience as a GYN. She shares her thoughts on natural birth control, the mortality rate for women of color giving birth and much more!

Episode 42: The Power of Will & Manifestation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 61:59


Shanice and Simone are joined by Malcolm Fraser, a member of Lite Feet, and they discuss the successful Sip & Chat and their favorite parts. They also discuss the power of manifestation and their beliefs in it.

Episode 41: July 20th Sip & Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 41:20


Simone and Shanice are more than ready for the So Taboo Pod: Sip & Chat on July 20th! Today they discuss what to expect, how they are excited and nervous and can't wait to share what they have in store! Get you tickets on Eventbrite!

Episode 40: Religion and Relationships ft. Fatima Toure -- Founder of Moussou Beauty

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 50:52


Shanice and Simone was able to chat with Fatima Toure, CEO/Founder of Moussou Beauty, to discuss how religion can play a part in relationships. Can religion make or break your bond with the one you love? Fatima shares some of her personal experiences dating as a Muslin woman and some of the benefits and challenges she faces. She also gives us some insight on the beliefs within Islam! Would you date outside of your religion?

Episode 39: What's Your Safe Space?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 24:54


Simone and Shanice discuss what a "safe space" is and what the benefits are in having one. A safe space for your mental health is definitely something important in order to stay balanced. Whether it's a forum, therapy or speaking with someone you trust, this outlet can make a difference.

Episode 38: Ayo Ma -- Catcalling at it's Finest

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 46:05


Shanice and Simone discuss what 99% of women go through.. CATCALLING! The ladies discuss when they first became aware of it, how it made them feel and the downfalls of it. But does catcalling make you feel like THAT girl? Or does it take a toll on self esteem and considered harassment? Let's be honest and talk about it!

Episode 37: Cash Rules Everything Around Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 45:57


Shanice and Simone discuss the pay gap between genders and races in the work field. Why is this even still a topic of conversations? Because IT'S REAL! The ladies also give their take on stashing money while in a relationship or married.

Episode 36: Side Hustles Part 2 ft. NCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 41:36


Simone and Shanice continue the Side Hustles series by interviewing NCG Podcast. In this episode, the ladies discuss how their side hustles started, what sparked their passion and how they continue to balance life while pursuing their endeavors. Make sure to check out NCG Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms!

Episode 35: Side Hustles P1 Feat. Blaq Label Essentials

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 44:48


In Episode 35: Side Hustles P1 Feat. Blaq Label Essentials; Founder Sanovia Hutson lets us know the real on how to juggle side hustles and a 9-5! Don't forget to follow and shop @blaq.label and our sponsors @noncorporategirls

Episode 34: Is Your GYN Doing their Job?

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 35:03


Shanice and Simone discuss their experiences at their first GYN appointments as well as how most of their experiences have not been as thorough as they would like. Why wait for symptoms of illnesses to occur when you can take preventative measures first?

Episode: 33 “ About Women’s Health Tips”

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 25:03


In Episode: 33 “ About Women’s Health Tips”, Simone and Shanice are sick of the cookie cutter “tips” online, and decided to break down the tips that have actually helped them.

Episode: 32 What You Bring To The Table

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 42:47


In Episode: 32 What You Bring To The Table; Ketayma Stewart returns to stir the pot! Ladies, what do you bring to the table? And is it true that Men are expected to bring more than Women? Simone and Shanice answer these controversial questions and more!

Episode 31: Dealing With It All

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 37:10


In this episode Simone and Shanice really talk about what no one wants to talk about--death. They not only discuss how they've handled it, but also how they've supoorted love ones through it.

RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS SERIES Episode 30: Family Stresses

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 39:19


In this episode, Simone and Shanice get real about the stresses families can cause.

Episode 29: So What If It’s A Luxury

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 49:28


In Celebration of International Women’s Day Simone and Shanice talk to licensed Aesthetician Essence Moore to give you all tips and tricks for healthier skin! You’re welcome! Find out things like 60% of aging in the skin comes from the sun, how oxidation makes us like bananas, and how many of us have NOT been exfoliating incorrectly! You’ll need a pen and paper for this one! Be sure to show your support and follow Essence! Website: Arabyessence.bigcartel.com Instagram: @Tribecalled_ess

RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS SERIES: EPISODE 28 Honor Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 40:38


RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS SERIES: EPISODE 28 Honor Yourself---We kick off our Relationship Series with our first guess Sasha Smith. She gives us the low down on how to make long distance relationships work and the importance of honoring oneself.

Episode 27: Acts Of Love

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 28:18


In Episode 27: Acts Of Love Shanice and Simone talk about their opinions on Valentine's Day and if it is worth celebrating. They also give examples of different acts of love in their lives.

Episode 26: Let Me Live!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 44:44


In Episode 26: Let Me Live! Simone and Shanice discuss hot topics, and how they manage their mental help in these trying times.

Episode 25: Handling Stress

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 39:52


In Episode 25: Handling Stress--Simone and Shanice break down how they try to handle the stresses of work and everyday life. They also give a few tips to promote healthy coping mechanisms of the future.

Episode 24: Setting Boundaries!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 60:31


in Episode 24: Setting Boundaries! Shanice and Simone get personal and layout their boundaries and the lines you may not cross!

Episode 23: 2019 Here We Come!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 48:23


In Episode 23: 2019 Here We Come! Simone and Shanice talk about their plans for 2019, and the actionable steps the will take to get things done.

Episode 22: End of Season 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 33:47


In Episode 22: End of Season 1, Simone and Shanice reflect over the past year and discover that they have a lot to be thankful for. Visit notebookcosmetics.com this holiday season, and get an additional 5% off their So Taboo Chubbie using code: SOTABOOPOD

Episode 21: To Birth Control or To Not?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 44:21


In Episode 21: To Birth Control or To Not? Simone in Shanice talk about their experience with or with out using Birth Control, the "Pull Out Method" and much more! Breakfast Club Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVoauDNUnF8 Season 1 is coming to an end. Be sure to catch up on all of So Taboo episodes and stay tuned for much more!

Episode 20: "Nappily Ever After"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 48:32


On Episode 20: "Nappily Ever After", Simone and Shanice analyze what not only their hair as women, but their hair as black women means to them. Check out Nappily Ever After starring Sanaa Lathan on Netflix, and join the conversation!

Episode 19: Venus Vs Mars (So Taboo X Billionare Lessons)Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 77:50


IT’S A COLLAB! What happens when the women from @sotaboopod teams up with @billionare_lifestyle podcast with a very special guest @jlonon . Check out this powerful discussion between men and women with varying opinions on relationships, society, social media and much more! . . Is it the clash of the Titans or Venus VS Mars? Follow @sotaboopod @billionare_lifestyle and @jlonon to find out more!

Ep 18 Venus Vs Mars (So Taboo X Billionare Lessons)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 60:49


IT’S A COLLAB! What happens when the women from @sotaboopod teams up with @billionare_lifestyle podcast with a very special guest @jlonon . Check out this powerful discussion between men and women with varying opinions on relationships, society, social media and much more! . . Is it the clash of the Titans or Venus VS Mars? Follow @sotaboopod @billionare_lifestyle and @jlonon to find out more!

Episode 17: Checking In Part 2 (The Struggle)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 52:00


Catch up with Simone and Shanice in Episode 17: Checking In Part 2 (The Struggle)! See what they've been working on ad the struggles that follow.

Episode 16: Checking In Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 25:31


In this short and sweet bonus episode, Simone and Shanice give you the low down on what they've been up to lately.

Episode 15: Get Your Fit On Feat. Courtney Thomas

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 69:53


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Episode 14: Keeping Up With Simone And Shanice

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2018 64:16


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