TalkItOver: The only dating show that begins in bed

The battle between team Trish and team Olin is continuing. Are you ready for a pillow fight in our big Ole bed? The topic is as hot as usual and is obviously adding to the fire: What is a healthy relationship for you?  Does it mean a safe environment when you can be yourself and express your thoughts freely without being judged? Can a couple be in healthy relationships but have disagreements? Does it mean to keep your independence or spend every moment together? There are so many scenarios, healthy for one and unhealthy for another, and we are not trying to find the right answers.  Join us for the next round of Team Trish vs Team Olin. It is up to the audience to decide who will be the winner. Introducing Team Trish:  Najami Lezama aka Bush Woman, a Certified Professional Personal Development Awareness Life Coach Rhea Parks, the owner of Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist. To find out more visit www.mindbodyspiritmft.com  Andrye Austin, a hopeless romantic guru, an up and coming comedian, living in Chicago by way of Tampa.  Inga-Lee Black, BEING INGA Podcast on Anchor. ___________________________________________________________ Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

Finally, we have a battle that many were waiting for: team Trish and team Olin are meeting in one big Ole bed to duel it out. And the topic is hotter than ever: What is a healthy relationship for you? Does it involve honesty, transparency, give & take, trust, communication, empathy, or just a desire to talk it over? Is women's perspective on healthy relationships any different from male's? The conversation got so hot that the executive producer KI from Bed-Stuy couldn't help himself from jumping in.  Join us for the next 4 weeks for the fiery series: Team Trish vs Team Olin. It is up to the audience to decide who will be the winner. Introducing Team Trish:  Najami Lezama aka Bush Woman, a Certified Professional Personal Development Awareness Life Coach Rhea Parks, the owner of Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist. To find out more visit www.mindbodyspiritmft.com  Andrye Austin, a hopeless romantic guru, an up and coming comedian, living in Chicago by way of Tampa.  Inga-Lee Black, BEING INGA Podcast on Anchor. ___________________________________________________________ Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC     

Great minds don't always feel supported by their significant others. How do you succeed if your loved one doesn't believe in your dreams? Should you even stay in this relationship? Does every dreamer need to have a provider?  We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...  Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Our expert: Rhea Parks, the owner of Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist. To find out more visit www.mindbodyspiritmft.com  Guest co-hosts: Debra Williams Leon Ferguson, King Kong ain't got nothing on Leon  Quamaine 'Virtuoso' Daniels, Teaching Artist For Flexn Streetdance Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC

What do you do if your significant other doesn't believe in you or your dreams? Will this relationship have a chance to survive? Not everybody is equally yoked: someone is learning by doing, someone needs to get inspired... Can one support his/her partner despite not seeing the big picture? How important is your partner's support for you? Where is the line between practical criticism and disbelief?  We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...  Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Our expert: Rhea Parks, the owner of Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist. To find out more visit www.mindbodyspiritmft.com  Guest co-hosts: Debra Williams Leon Ferguson, King Kong ain't got nothing on Leon  Quamaine 'Virtuoso' Daniels, Teaching Artist For Flexn Streetdance Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC

Being alone isn't the same as being lonely. Can you be your own best friend? Or do you always need to be surrounded by people?  What does aloneness mean to you? Would you consider yourself being alone while being in multiple situationships? How long would you wait before starting a new relationship?  We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...  Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Our expert: Naemmy Saldivar, LCSW and Trauma Therapist; Guest co-hosts: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’; Antonio Cousins   Special guests in the audience: Quamaine 'Virtuoso' Daniels, Teaching Artist For Flexn Streetdance Debra Williams Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

Everyone has limits, how long before being alone becomes intolerable? How comfortable are you with aloneness? Is going from relationship to relationship healthy? Do you give yourself enough time to reflect on a broken relationship before jumping to a new one? How important is giving yourself a break? Being in-between relationships, can you just focus on yourself?  We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...  Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Our expert: Naemmy Saldivar, LCSW and Trauma Therapist; Guest co-hosts: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’; Antonio Cousins   Special guests in the audience: Quamaine 'Virtuoso' Daniels, Teaching Artist For Flexn Streetdance Debra Williams Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

What is worse: to date a slob or a neat freak? When the obsession with cleanliness becomes a disorder? On the opposite spectrum, would you be with someone, who is a hoarder? How to find and set the right boundaries?  We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...  Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Guest co-hosts: Anjali Rebecca Abraham;  Chris Means, Founder/CEO of By All Means Leadership Alliance (BAMLA); Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; @candie_girl_53 Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

Is being messy a deal-breaker? Can a neat person date a slob? Does the untidy environment reflect the messiness of the inner world of the person? Is being busy an excuse to be a slob? What if you are an artist and you need a little bit of mess to create? How to find the balance?  We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...  Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Guest co-hosts: Anjali Rebecca Abraham;  Chris Means, Founder/CEO of By All Means Leadership Alliance (BAMLA); Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; @candie_girl_53 Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

We are continuing to talk about the most common biggest first-date mistakes. Unfortunately, dealing with the first date disappointment is a natural process of dating. How to prevent common mistakes? How many phone conversations required before going on a date? How to manage expectations? Can you recover from a bad date? There is a lot to talk about in our big Ole bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...  Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Our Expert: Najami Lezama aka Bush Woman, a Certified Professional Personal Development Awareness Life Coach Our Guests: Khadijah Tou Tou, an author, international educator, and motivational speaker; Frederick James, better known as Everlasting Leon Ferguson, King Kong ain't got nothing on Leon  Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

This episode is about a 'failure to launch': the most common biggest first-date mistakes. What is more stressful for you: the first date or a job interview? In both instances, you need to sell your personality. How to keep your authenticity and not scare away a potential new love? How to make the first date enjoyable and not stressful? How to define mistakes that are irreversible or can be forgiven? Being late, constantly checking your phone, focusing on yourself, coming too strong, lacking manners... there is no unifying recipe for a failure on the first date, but we can talk about it on our big Ole bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...  Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Our Expert: Najami Lezama aka Bush Woman, a Certified Professional Personal Development Awareness Life Coach Our Guests: Khadijah Tou Tou, an author, international educator, and motivational speaker; Frederick James, better known as Everlasting Leon Ferguson, King Kong ain't got nothing on Leon  Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

Is it normal to have a 'wandering eye'? None of us are immune to temptation. We all have our own reasons. Is it ok if someone likes to 'check out the menu without ordering? Does a wandering eye have to lead to infidelity? Is there any difference between online and in-person wandering? Is it a sign of insecurity if your partner's 'wandering eye' makes you feel upset? Can you talk it over?  We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...  Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Our Expert: Jenn Infantino, a Pleasure Coach, a 2019 graduate of Layla Martin's VITA™ Coaching program, an engineer, an artist, and a Pleasure Goddess Guests: Phons' Alphonso Vanlow, Founder of OpenMyNetwork.com; Andrye Austin, a hopeless romantic guru, an up-and-coming comedian, living in Chicago by way of Tampa.  Special guest in the audience: Evbaguehita Odeh  Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

How do you deal with conflicts? Are you critical or understanding? Do you have a conflict avoidance strategy or are you a straight shooter? How to deal with these differences? Is miscommunication ripping the fabric of your relationship? Can two people talk it over?  How to resolve the conflict after the conflict? What does it take to start listening to each other?  We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. And shout out to the comments from the streets. Now let's pull back the sheets...  Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Our expert: Rhea Parks, the owner of Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist. To find out more visit www.mindbodyspiritmft.com  Guest co-hosts: Anjali Rebecca Abraham;  Chris Means, Founder/CEO of By All Means Leadership Alliance (BAMLA); Field Correspondent: Artist & Entrepreneur “Infitain”,  www.timelessmasterpiece.com Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC     

Would you date a single parent? Do you have your own children? Are you ready to become a stepparent? Do you realize that when you dating someone with children you are not just dating - you are committing? Do you even like kids? What questions do you need to discuss with your potential loved one before stepping into this minefield? Are you ready to deal with teenager problems? Will your partner be ok if you start to discipline his/her child? It doesn't matter if you have answers now. When you start dating someone with young kids, get ready to roll up your sleeves but don't forget to have fun.  We have an amazing group of people in our big ole bed. Now let's pull back the sheets... Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-host: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’ Our expert: Rhea Parks, the owner of Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist. To find out more visit www.mindbodyspiritmft.com  Our Guests: Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; @candie_girl_53 Leon Ferguson, King Kong ain't got nothing on Leon  Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year" Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

Can you really be friends with your ex? Did you ask yourself, why you want to be friends with your ex? Are there still some feelings involved? Are you in a new relationship? How does your new love react to your ex's existence? Does your family support you? How do you avoid unnecessary drunken arguments that can often accompany transitions? How do you know when to set boundaries, and when to keep that person close?  There is a lot to talk it over. Please meet our amazing guests and let's pull back the sheets...  Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;  Podcast guests: Ana Carolina Cassiano aka Carol, Trainer, Facilitator, Intercultural Learning & Global Competence Educator, live from Brazil; Nicole Willheimer, Educator; 'Phons' Alphonso Vanlow, Founder of OpenMyNetwork.com; Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC   

How can religious/cultural/racial differences impact your relationships? What if your family or community does not support your choice due to historical or cultural experiences and/or prejudices? Is it bigotry, close-mindedness, or just preference? Is it a typical dilemma for families, where parents are following their traditional beliefs but children don't stay within the cultural/racial boundaries? How to navigate dating life when you are struggling to find your own identity? What is worse: racial or religious prejudice?  We have a very complex topic today and 50 min is not enough to cover all the nuances, so we might need to have a part 2. Meantime, let's pull back the sheets... Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-Simakova Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish  Guest co-hosts: Anjali Rebecca Abraham;    Chris Means, Founder/CEO of By All Means Leadership Alliance (BAMLA); Naemmy Saldivar, LCSW and Trauma Therapist; WIISE, Founder of the Comfort Kills Collective clothing line, designer, and recording artist; Special guest in the audience: Azaili DSA, Model, Dancer, Actress;  Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

One of the toughest struggles in the dating process is to create an open line of communication about money. What if your partner is experiencing a job loss due to the pandemic or going through a career change? Can you openly talk about it? Would you feel diminished if you are dating someone who has more money/status than you? How do you feel about a partner who earns less and cannot afford to pay for dinner? Is financial status one of your priorities in choosing a partner? What is the difference between self-worth and net worth? We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-SimakovaPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; @candie_girl_53Alexandra 'Sasha' Moncion, a star of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for 15 years, a writer, a progressive mind, podcast supporter'Phons' Alphonso Vanlow, Founder of OpenMyNetwork.com Special guest in the audience: WIISE, Founder of the Comfort Kills Collective clothing line, designer, and recording artistCo-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

We already know that there are 5 Love Languages (check the episode from Jan 26, 2021). Apparently, there are another 5 languages that define our relationship with sex and each other. How do you like to be loved? Have you ever felt like you and a partner were not speaking the same language in the bedroom? Have you ever felt misunderstood for your sex preferences or judged your partner for his/her? But wait, are there only 5 categories on what is turning us on and how we most like to receive pleasure? Aren't we all unique and sexually wired differently? Let's pull back the sheets and talk it over. All our guests are in a great mood and ready for a hot and fun discussion in our Big Ole Bed. Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-SimakovaPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish Our Expert: Jenn Infantino, a Pleasure Coach, a 2019 graduate of Layla Martin's VITA™ Coaching program, an engineer, an artist, and a Pleasure GoddessGuest: Najami Lezama aka Bush Woman, a Certified Professional Personal Development Awareness Life Coach;Leon Ferguson, King Kong ain't got nothing on Leon Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

Do you know what happens if you invite a writer, a comedian, a marriage therapist, a wellness coach, and a producer to the show and put them in one big ole bed? - you have an amazing episode of TalkItOver. And we are going to talk about the biggest fears in starting a new relationship. Have you ever heard that the word FEAR is an acronym for False Evidence Appearing Real? Basically, there’s no threat or risk of a failure in the present but our mind reconstructs an illusion based on the past experiences that prevent us from doing what is good for us. So are fears of starting a new relationship real? Are they so powerful that they prevent you from love? Are you afraid to be misunderstood, hurt, or get disappointed? Do you have a habit of self-sabotage? Have you ever analyzed why you have these fears in the first place? Can a reasonable amount of fear be healthy?  Enough of the introduction, now let's pull back the sheets...Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-SimakovaPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Our expert & co-host: Rhea Parks, the owner of Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist. To find out more visit www.mindbodyspiritmft.com Special guests:Alexandra Khan, the author of a new book "What's not to date".Andrye Austin, a hopeless romantic guru, an up and coming comedian.Sean Ali, Holistic Health Specialist & Wellness coach; @sean.ali_healer.Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

Love languages: can you name all five of them? What if your partner's love languages don't match yours? Can you adjust if you really care about your loved one? What to do if your partner keeps misinterpreting your needs and, for example, brings you chocolate when what you really need is a hug? Should you learn all five languages to prevent any misunderstandings? Do your love languages change through time? We have an amazing group of people in our big ole bed and even a professional audience next to it. Now let's pull back the sheets...Producers: KI from Bed-Stuy and Anna Treyer-SimakovaPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish Our Expert: Jenn Infantino, a Pleasure Coach, a 2019 graduate of Layla Martin's VITA™ Coaching program, an engineer, an artist, and a Pleasure GoddessGuest: Najami Lezama aka Bush Woman, a Certified Professional Personal Development Awareness Life Coach;Changa Bell, eRYT+350, Sri Sri School of Yoga, Author of Affirmations for Dads, Georgetown University Certified Health Coach; www.bmyi.orgChris Means, Founder/CEO of By All Means Leadership Alliance (BAMLA);Special guests in the audience: Aleta LaFargue a community organizer, activist, actress, education advocate, and champion of the arts. aletalafargue.comMyrdith Leon-McCormack, founder of PR&Branding firm MLM Represents as well as the internationally-renowned multicultural publication, World Bride Magazine.Andrye Austin, a hopeless romantic guru, an up and coming comedian, living in Chicago by way of Tampa. Inga-Lee Black, BEING INGA Podcast on Anchor.Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

If you have ever created a dating account, you know that most dating sites require a short story/bio to complete your profile. But must the story also be 100% true to be effective? Can lies assist you to attract the right one? Or will it be a big turn-off when the truth is revealed? Is any lie a deal-breaker? Or can a small exaggeration get a pass? What's the fine line between deception and embellishment? A Kaspersky survey of online daters from around the world found that over half of online daters lie. Why are so many people making up stories about themselves? Are dishonest daters, first of all, lying to themselves?This hot topic raised even more questions, but we are not looking for the right answers, we just talking it over in our big ole bed, which keeps growing. Now let's pull back the sheets...Producers: KI from Bedstuy and Anna Treyer-SimakovaPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish Guests: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’Catherine Sha-Lisa Warren aka Kitty Rose, a One Woman Comedic Satire Monologue, @mskittyrose1 Chitown Don, Founder and General Manager @ And Yoga Studios, @chitowndonGeraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; @candie_girl_53 Sean Ali, Holistic Health Specialist & Wellness coach; @sean.ali_healer Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC  

How soon is too soon to begin dating after a breakup? Is the first person you date after a breakup, the "rebound"? What are the chances that a post-breakup partner will heal the wound but also become the ONE? Do you need to have a rebound to fix a self-confidence breach? After being hurt by your ex-relationship, is it fair to use and potentially hurt someone else? We cannot control the pain caused by a breakup, but can we learn a lot from it? Would it be better to start re-building yourself from within before re-entering the dating world? All break-ups and experiences are unique, and we are not looking for the right answers, we just talking it over in our big ole bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...Producers: KI from Bedstuy and Anna Treyer-SimakovaPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum aka Trish andBriana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’Leon Ferguson, King Kong ain't got nothing on Leon Our Expert: Jenn Infantino, a Pleasure Coach, a 2019 graduate of Layla Martin's VITA™ Coaching program, an engineer, an artist, and a Pleasure GoddessGuest: Shanice L AshbyCo-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

Can you have a full-on relationship with someone who is taken? What if you fell in love with a married man/woman? Is it an open relationship when all parties know what is going on? Or is it one gate play? Are you familiar with the phrase: if you have to hide it, you know it is wrong? Are you ok to be a second priority? What happens when you are married and get engaged in a side relationship? Is it possible to keep both parties satisfied? But is having an affair on a side indicates a deeper personal problem? Let's pull back the sheets and talk it over. We have amazing guests in our Big Ole Bed. Producers: KI from Bedstuy and Anna Treyer-SimakovaPodcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum & Mae Palm aka 'Maya-Mae'Guest: Bruce Miller, a songwriter, producer, and TV/filmmaker; Khadijah Tou Tou, an author, international educator, and motivational speaker;Najami Lezama aka Bush Woman, a Certified Professional Personal Development Awareness Life Coach;Robin Nestler,  Founder of SetHerFree.org; Alvin Palmer aka Chili Palmer;Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

We always start our episodes with a feel-good story to create unity among the guests and the right mood for the question-of-the-day conversation.This time, the story about JBJ Soul Foundation's initiative brought up by our co-host Maya-Mae engaged everyone in a 35 min stand-alone discussion about problems of homelessness in New York and beyond.There are 57,341 homeless people, including 18,653 children, sleeping each night in the New York City municipal shelter system. New York City has more than 111,000 homeless students. Covid has only increased the size of the issue.It just happened that our podcast guests are not only amazing human beings but in one way or another have been involved in community initiatives related to the homeless problem. And it is all started with talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets... Producers: KI from Bedstuy and Anna Treyer-SimakovaPodcast co-hosts: Tricia Grannum & Mae Palm aka 'Maya-Mae'Guest: Bruce Miller, a songwriter, producer, and TV/filmmaker; Khadijah Tou Tou, an author, international educator, and motivational speaker;Najami Lezama aka Bush Woman, a Certified Professional Personal Development Awareness Life Coach;Robin Nestler,  Founder of SetHerFree.org; Alvin Palmer aka Chili Palmer;Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC 

For the first time in the history of the TalkItOver show, we are going to talk in our big ole bed about SEX. Why so many people are afraid to talk about sex while dating? Is it a bad habit to avoid this conversation to keep the mystery? How to address sensitive issues without making a wrong impression? Does talking about sex mean that you up for it? Should you lay it all right away on the table or keep it to yourself? Can the first sex fiasco with a new partner kill the future of this relationship? Does an intimate relationship start long before intercourse? We are not subject matter experts, but we have a special guest, who is a professional. Jenn Infantino is in the building. She is a 2019 graduate of Layla Martin's VITA™ Coaching program, an engineer, an artist, and a Pleasure Goddess. Producers: KI from Bedstuy and Anna Treyer-SimakovaPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-host: Tricia Grannum;Guest: Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina;Co-producer: Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year"Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC  

There are multiple ways to break up. It appears that texting is not the worst method of all. There are Facebook, WhatsApp, Email, phone call, ask a friend-options that can be equally painful... How to end your relationship in a less harmful way? Does this way even exist? How to handle a break-up in an abusive relationship? Will the remote breakup come in handy? How to navigate your emotions and communication during pandemics? How to see the end of relationships as an opportunity and re-direction to better yourself? How to not let rejection define you but find lessons in you?  We are not subject matter experts, but some of our special guests definitely are. Rhea Parks, the Owner and Marriage & Family Therapist at Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT is in the building as well as Najami Lezama, known as a BUSH WO/MAN, a Certified Professional Personal Development Awareness Life Coach. Now let's pull back the sheets... Producer: KI from BedstuyPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Co-host:  Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’;Special guests: Rhea Parks, the owner of Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist. To find out more visit www.mindbodyspiritmft.com Najami Lezama, the CEO of BUSH WO/MAN Conversations Project Life Coaching Program, BUSH WOMAN Natural Living Tours, and a Certified Professional Personal Development Awareness Life Coach. To find out more visit bushwomanconvo.com or DM to 1.347.463.0907 or bushwomanconversations@gmail.com     Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year".Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

Is marriage still seen as an essential step in a successful life? According to the Pew Research Center only about half of Americans over age 18 are married. This is down from 72% then we had 40 years ago, while divorce rates have been significantly raising especially among older Americans.So, is Marriage still a goal? Why are men and women shying away from commitment? Is it a natural fear of rejection or being controlled? Could we see it as a positive trend? What if a delay in marriage allows young people to avoid mistakes, first learn about themselves before being responsible for another person’s life? Could it be that marriage in its traditional way is no longer the answer to the human desire for connection and belonging? Or is it still a social contract?We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed and we have perfect guests, who happened to be marriage supporters... Now let's pull back the sheets...Producer: KI from BedstuyPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’; Podcast co-host: Tricia Grannum;Special guests: Rhea Parks, founder Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist, www.mindbodyspiritmft.com;Alexandra Khan, the author of a new book "What's not to date", a dating manual through the personal account of a woman who realizes that hospitality and dating scenes are not so different-ultimately, they reflect how we welcome people into our lives.Hassan Booker, the author of "Success Inspirations 365. Success Inspirations and Meditations For Everyday Of The Year".Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

What are the emotional differences between males and females? Are women more complicated than men? How does this difference affect dating and relationships? What does a woman's "Fine" actually mean? What are the clues to read women's reactions? Is it even possible for men to understand women and vice versa? Is it going to remain an unsolved mystery? Or should you start by understanding yourself first? We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed and we have perfect guests for a very frank conversation. Now let's pull back the sheets... Creator/Producer: KI from BedstuyPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Co-host:  Tricia Grannum Podcast guests: Robin Nestler, Founder of SetHerFree.org;Changa Bell, eRYT+350, Sri Sri School of Yoga, Author of Affirmations for Dads, Georgetown University Certified Health Coach; www.bmyi.orgEngineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

While we are fast approaching the holiday season, it comes with the pressure of meeting with the family and socializing. Imagine on top of that you are planning to invite your significant other to the family gathering for the first time? Have you discussed it with your beau? What if your celebration-styles don’t match? What if your partner doesn’t like holidays or doesn't like your family? Do you need to make a choice and spend a holiday season with your partner or your family? Ultimately, holidays are often the test for relationships — it's actually the most common time of the year for couples break-up. We are not subject matter experts, but one of our special guests definitely is: Naemmy Saldivar, LCSW and Trauma Therapist is ready to share her experience. Now let's pull back the sheets... Creator/Producer: KI from BedstuyPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Podcast guests: Tricia Grannum, Mae Palm aka 'Maya-Mae', Alvin Palmer aka Chili PalmerSpecial guest: Naemmy Saldivar, LCSW and Trauma Therapist, www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyaXPMVIoZWNACfwCKxU1Aor check the INSTA page: social_work_infomaniacsEngineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

Before going deep into the topic let's clarify the semantics: courting vs dating. What comes first? What term has a more serious connotation and consequences? Is it fair to your potential and yourself to be committed to monogamy from the first date? Or is dating a numbers game? At what stage of 'courting'/'dating' do two or people need to communicate their expectations and set the boundaries? Why is this conversation difficult for some? How do different attachment styles affect your dating behavior? We are not subject matter experts, but one of our special guests definitely is. Rhea Parks, Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT - a Marriage & Family Therapist is in the building. Now let's pull back the sheets... Producer: KI from BedstuyPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Podcast guests: Tricia Grannum, Mae Palm aka 'Maya-Mae', Leon Ferguson Special guest: Rhea Parks, founder Mind, Body, & Spirit MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist, www.mindbodyspiritmft.comEngineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

What to do if you are dating someone who is on the opposite side of the political, cultural and/or religious spectrum? Would you date someone who didn’t share your political beliefs and voted for the "other guy"? It might have been harder to do during the current nontraditional presidency, but can we still listen to each other and cherish our shared values? Following famous JFK words: "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country" - can two people live, love and serve their community together despite their different party affiliation? Can you talk it over and continue to cultivate and nurture the relationship? Does a deep-dive conversation always help? Well... 50 min definitely is not enough for such a hot topic but we are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed and we have amazing guests for a very frank conversation. Now let's pull back the sheets... Producer: KI from BedstuyPodcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Podcast guests: Tricia Grannum, Mae Palm aka 'Maya-Mae', Alvin Palmer aka Chili PalmerEngineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

How to introduce your date to your colleagues and/or friends for the first time? What if you just run into your coworker or aunt while on a first or second outing with your new possibility? Is there a protocol?  How to introduce someone without labels and further unnecessary questions? When should you discuss the 'introduction protocol' with your 'possibility'? Are you both comfortable with "boyfriend" or "girlfriend" titles? Is there recovery after the wrong introduction? We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed and we have perfect guests for a very frank conversation. Now let's pull back the sheets... Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Podcast guests: Tricia Grannum, live from Buffalo;Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; Leon Ferguson, live from Brooklyn;Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova 

Tit for Tat: who really does play the most games (innocent or otherwise) in courtship? According to some statistics, females give false names, males give a false relationship status. Females lie about their weight, guys lie about the height... Why do people lie when they are dating, especially dating online? Is dishonesty a part of human nature? Or is it a defense mechanism or a sign of insecurity? What lies are forgivable and what lies should raise red flags? We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed and we have perfect guests for a very frank conversation. Now let's pull back the sheets... Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Podcast guests: Alexandra 'Sasha' Moncion, Cris Epps, James 'Jimmy' Vickery, Robin Nestler, Tricia GrannumEngineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

Can love overcome any obstacles and conquer all? What is love and does it really have such powers? Is it the only ingredient that guarantees "happily-ever-after"? Or is it another 'big fat lie' about relationships? Where does love go when life is not perfect and/or when people aren't perfect? Or does real love help to get past the bad times and give you a reason to work harder at your relationship? Can love overcome hate and change the world? We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Podcast guests: Robin Nestler, Founder of SetHerFree.org;Mae Palm aka 'Maya-Mae', Jamaican-American Television/Film Actress/ModelEngineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova 

Is jealousy healthy in a relationship? Part 2 - it is a revisiting of one of the hot topics/episodes posted in early 2020 and received the most attention from the podcast listeners. What is jealousy? Is it a symptom of insecurity? Or is it an indication of a lack of respect or attention from your partner? How should it be addressed? Can jealousy be cured? Or is it an integral part of love?We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Podcast guests: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’;Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; Leon Ferguson, live from Brooklyn;Anel Carmona, NY Actress and SingerEngineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova  

Draw me a picture: should goals and ambitions match? Should you be open about your intentions? For example, what if you want to get married or looking for a sugar daddy? Or what if you look for a business partner or investor? Should you be clear about your intentions from day one? Can you date a less ambitious person or do you​ ​need to be with someone who accepts your level of ambition and doesn't get in the way? Is there a healthy recipe for a healthy career path and love life?  We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Podcast guests: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’;Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; Anel Carmona, NY Actress and SingerEngineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

What Is Love? Does it last forever? - it was the very first topic that TalkItOver podcast was launched with back in December and collected the highest number of listeners. Nine months later, we are revisiting this hot topic with the new guests and a new twist: Situationship vs Relationship. How to determine which of the 'ships' you are in? What is a situationship? Aren't we all in some sort of 'situation' as it pertains to relationships? Can a situationship become a relationship? We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Podcast guests: Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; Camilla Brito, live from Brazil;Cris Epps, live from Queens, NY, Case Manager @ WeSettle.com Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

“As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him.” - Gandhi. Does the same principle apply to love-relationships? Do you even agree that personality is changing through life? Does true love mean that your love partner loves you as you are? When is it necessary to change because your bachelor's habits affecting your love-relationships? Or how to deal with your partner's personality change because of aging? If personality is not fixed, how much you can expect or ask your love-partner to change? Or should you first try to change yourself instead of trying to change your partner? Too many questions to cover. We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Podcast guests: Robin Nestler, Founder of SetHerFree.org;Changa Bell, eRYT+350, Sri Sri School of Yoga, Author of Affirmations for Dads, Georgetown University Certified Health Coach;Alexandra 'Sasha' Moncion, a star of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for 15 years, a writer, a progressive mind, the podcast supporter. Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

Does sharing your life with someone mean being always honest? What if your 'past love' skeletons have the potential to harm your new relationships? What is a comfortable level of sharing? Do you need to tell your date about your strange little habits and/or a one-night stand in college? How soon into courting should you start to share information that might affect your relationship? We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’;Podcast guests: Robin Nestler, Founder of SetHerFree.org;Changa Bell, eRYT+350, Sri Sri School of Yoga, Author of Affirmations for Dads, Georgetown University Certified Health Coach;Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

The topic of today's episode is: How to balance/choose between the desire to travel and being in relationships. What happens if your partner wants to settle down and not excited about the next flight and a hotel stay? What if your partner cannot travel with you, will you stay? Travel is supposed to broaden the perspective...can travel help you understand who you are? Do some people choose travel vs relationships to escape from the existing reality and run away from themselves? How to find the balance? The same as last week, before jumping to a regular discussion, we invited our old and new guests of the show to reflect on the current social unrest and injustice. We welcome your opinion too. Please share your thoughts and join the conversation here or on Facebook or Instagram @talkitover.show.  Now let's pull back those sheets!Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast co-host: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’Podcast guests: Robin Nestler, Founder of SetHerFree.org;Changa Bell, eRYT+350, Sri Sri School of Yoga, Author of Affirmations for Dads, Georgetown University Certified Health Coach;Kedsarin Kate Hasenfus, Founder/President milestonePR, award-winning PR professional with more than 10 years of experience in marketing and public relations for the travel and airline industries.Jimmy, the rapper.Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Amin Entertainment LLC Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

The topic of today's episode is: How to create a healthy well-balanced relationship with your parents? What if you are dating while living with your parents? What if your parents are too involved in your personal life? How to set boundaries? Is it your or your partner's responsibility? But before pulling back the sheets and jump to a regular discussion, we'd like to start our episode with the team's temperature check and reflection on the current social unrest and injustice. The summer is over and let's admit, we are facing September with even stronger issues and uncertainty. The show is about building relationships and it includes a skill of having a conversation beyond dating and being able to freely speak about problems that affect our lives on a larger scale. We welcome your opinion, please share your thoughts and join the conversation here or on Facebook or Instagram @talkitover.show. Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’, Podcast guests: Alexandra 'Sasha' Moncion,  Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; Leon Ferguson; Engineer & co-producer: Amin Entertainment LLC; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova 

What does it mean when your significant other calls you by the wrong name? Is it a big problem for you? Is it his/her ex or a family member or a boss? Did it happen more than once? Or what if your partner calls you by several different names? Is it enough reason to be suspicious? It is definitely enough reason to have a conversation and talk it over, the same way we are talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’, Podcast guests: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’, Robin Nestler, Leon Ferguson; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Fun House; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

According to Max Baucus: "A true definition of compromise – a little give, a little take”. As stated by Elitesingles.com: "Reaching a compromise is a chance to expand your emotional intelligence and capacity for empathy." Is the winning formula in compromise to incorporate both of your needs to create a new version? How to know when to compromise in a relationship and when to say no? What is a healthy compromise? Does compromise mean to surrender? How to find a happy medium? What are the areas of relationships for you that are non-negotiable?  We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets... Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast co-host: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’Podcast guests: Robin Nestler, Founder of SetHerFree.org;Changa Bell, eRYT+350, Sri Sri School of Yoga, Author of Affirmations for Dads, Georgetown University Certified Health Coach;Alexandra 'Sasha' Moncion; a star of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for 15 years, a writer, a progressive mind, the podcast supporter. Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Fun House; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

What is your first reaction when you hear: "We Need To Talk"? Are you in trouble? How to address sensitive issues without hurting your partner's feelings? How to maintain healthy relationships and develop positive communications while raising unpleasant topics in personal life/work/family? According to a relationship coach Dr. Susan Edelman: "When you can express yourself to your partner in a constructive way, it often brings you closer together. You’re not likely to feel understood if you can’t tell your partner how you feel." Are there certain sensitive topics that you should bring up with your potential significant other when you start courting? When is the best time to begin to talk it over? Well, we are not subject matter experts but some of our guests are. Now let's pull back the sheets... Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’, Podcast guests: Ana Carolina Cassiano aka Carol, Trainer, Facilitator, Intercultural Learning & Global Competence Educator, live from Brazil; Changa Bell, eRYT+350, Sri Sri School of Yoga, Author of Affirmations for Dads, Georgetown University Certified Health Coach; Alexandra 'Sasha' Moncion; a star of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for 15 years, a writer, a progressive mind, the podcast supporter. Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Fun House; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova  

Should you be the most important person in your significant other's life? We all agree that great relationships don't happen by itself, they require constant work and effort. Does this involve prioritizing your partner before anything else: before Friends, before Family, before Children? If you met "the love of your life', does that mean that the majority of your time and attention must be devoted to him/her? Is it ok to tuck away some of your own goals and aspirations because something has to give?  We don't have the answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets... Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’, Podcast guests: Robin Nestler, Geraldine Caldwell, live from North Carolina; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Fun House; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

Should your partner be your champion or your challenger? Can two people who are polar opposites on the political/social/cultural spectrum be in healthy relationships? Can you date a person with extreme political views? Can they talk it over? Who would you prefer to be locked with during pandemic? Can one person combine both characteristics depending on the situation? We don't have the answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’, Podcast guests: Changa Bell, Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’, Alexandra 'Sasha' Moncion, Robin Nestler, Leon Ferguson; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Fun House; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

While the summer temperature outdoor is rising, the TalkItOver team and friends are getting together to check up on the team's temperature. Dealing with Coronavirus since March has been a big test for everyone's sanity and well being, but it’s certainly not the only unprecedented challenge we’re facing right now. The social unrest we are witnessing in the US for the last couple of months revealed a bigger virus that we have been dealing for centuries.Although the show is about dating and relationships, we decided that we cannot avoid this conversation that is affecting our lives and relationships on a much larger scale. Now let's pull back the sheets...  Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’, Podcast guests: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’, Alexandra 'Sasha' Moncion, Robin Nestler, Leon Ferguson; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Fun House; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

(April recording) Would you be open to having a conversation about opening your relationship? How is it different from other non-monogamy types? Why do some people still need to explore more options when they have great loved-one at home? Do open relationships require a certain level of maturity and communication? Is it for everyone? How important are emotional and sexual boundaries in open relationships? How is it different from the traditional ones? Do open relationships mean couples are having more sex or committed to more work? Well, we are not subject matter experts but some of our guests are. Now let's pull back the sheets...Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’, Podcast guests: Camilla Brito, live from Brazil, Robin Nestler; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Fun House; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

How do you deal with the situation when you are in love with someone but yours and/or your partner's parents don't approve? How to deal with the parents not liking your boyfriend/girlfriend based on cultural, religious, racial, or social differences? Are there any peaceful ways to open parents' minds? What if parents may have a very legitimate reason for disliking their child’s choice? How to justify that they have the right concerns especially if you are in love?  We are not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our Big Ole Bed. Now let's pull back the sheets...Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’, Podcast guests: Deydra Bringas, founder of TriviaforUs, James 'Jimmy' Vickery @ jamesvickerycomedy.com; Alexandra 'Sasha' Moncion; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Fun House; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova

What love lessons did you have to unlearn from childhood? Where did you learn it? TV? Books? Parents? Peers? Or maybe your last break-up? How many of them does a person need to overcome and learn that there is no such thing as a perfect relationship? Is Love is a learning process with the main objective to learn more about yourself? And if so might it take a lifetime...? We are not subject matter experts and not trying to find the right answers. We are just talking it over in our individual beds, as the Talk It Over team takes social distancing very seriously. Now let's pull back the sheets... Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’, Podcast guests: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’, Robin Nestler, Zen; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Fun House; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova 

"...dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" - Dr. Peter Venkman, Ghostbusters. Can dogs live with cats? Do you think a dog person and a cat person can date and get along as a couple? Are you a cat person or a dog person and does it influence your dating life? According to some surveys, a dog person is more outgoing, enthusiastic and easy to get along, while a cat person is likely to be curious, independent, and more prone to worry than dog people. But there is no one formula for all. Our latest podcast is a perfect example - we had a great group of wonderful dog and cat owners in our big ole bed and we had so much fun during the recording. Now let's pull back the sheets... Host & Producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’, Podcast guests: Briana Fuller aka ‘Bri with a Tea’, Avis 'A Divine' Bey, Leon Ferguson; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Fun House; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova   

How to recognize when you have been emotionally manipulated? How to address it? There are many different forms of manipulation, ranging from a jealous, needy friend to an emotionally abusive partner. Some situations or behaviors are easier to spot than others. But what unites manipulators of all kinds is a desire to control other people. They are emotional black holes and can undermine your sense of who you are and even make you doubt your own sanity. How to protect yourself?  Well, we are not subject matter experts but some of our guests are. Now let's pull back the sheets...Host & producer: KI from Bedstuy; Podcast host and co-producer: Olin - ‘Big O - keeping you in the know’, Podcast guests: Nicole Willheimer, Robin Nestler, Leon Ferguson; Engineer & co-producer: Bumpy's Fun House; Co-producer: Anna Treyer-Simakova