The Vital Check

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back, beautiful people! The Vital Check has returned! Thank you for being patient and inquiring about our whereabouts. Doctor Jo & DJ Critical jump back into action. Humble brag … check. Critical is still single…. Check! (unfortunately). The duo takes a personality quiz to get to the nitty gritty of their makeup. The different aspects of their personalities, strengths, weaknesses, etc. Most of it was spot on but tune in to find out some surprises! After a long 8 months, the crew shakes the rust off and gets back to business. ENJOY!

Va Tutto Bene! All is well! This episode is brought to you on the return from Italy! DctrJo celebrated her birthday with remarkable architecture, incredible food, and the best gelato in the world. As we discuss the experiences of travel, we also reminisce on nostalgic moments growing up, how important it is to actually live your life, make memories that are unforgettable by exploration and eat along the way! This is a bountiful episode that will surely fill you up! Arrivederci!

Special guests are always a pleasure to sit with us on the show. Today's guest had a little trouble sitting still and staying in her seat lol We have a very very, very, special guest, someone that has been mentioned in almost every single episode thus far, none other than Lil' Dr Jo aka TINA! This has been long awaited and highly requested! And we made it happen. DJ Critical loves kids and is considering borrowing or renting his friends' kids for a “day of play” to see how parenting can be and then give them back. lol We play “What are Tina's favorite things?” and really get to indulge in the mind of a 4-year-old. This was an incredible experience as you get personal and in-depth with the Vital Check Ahow! We are family!

Here at the Vital Check Show, we understand that although we bring forth positivity, enjoyment, laughs, and entertainment along with information and thought-provoking discussions, there's a balance. Life is peaks and valleys. Doctor Jo & DJ Critical discuss working through those days when you don't feel so chipper. The times when you wouldn't mind a talk or hug. Here's one for you! ::audio & virtual hugging :: We touch upon the award-winning novel, The Giver, being emotionally or mentally drained, and how to navigate the unbeknownst of time. Grab a tissue and pour your heart out with the Vital Check show.

Some say it was written in the stars that The Vital Check Show would have a super exciting episode. And they were right! We are joined by a wonderful guest, Cousin Loni (@leahzoeynoah from @yeseverybodydoeshaveapodcast)! This episode is one of the top ten most fun episodes to date! From baby goats, tiger king petting zoos, and Dawson Creek to an in-depth look into astrology and everything in between. This electrifying dialogue deserves a part 2. Tune in and let us know if we missed anything. Enjoy!

Over the years we have encountered some extremely awesome people. This week our guests are two of those people, Amanda & Dashawn from the “This Functional Family Podcast”. Recently they have surpassed 10k subscribers & 1 million views on a reel. We're super excited to have them join us. We share our thoughts on partner or purpose , partner or passion and can marriage be boring? We take a trip to the bank and realize that there are different types of relationship currencies in which we all make withdrawals & deposits! Finally we are given a few gems that we now call “morsels” such as proactive people prepare while reactive people repair. This episode is full of loaves of insightfulness that will leave you thirsty for more. Take a sip and enjoy!

Getting ready for the summer! Summer dresses & summer flings! Take a trip to your favorite movie theater and check out this week's humble brag recipient AV Rockwell's new film “A Thousand and One“. This week we're loaded with shields and antidotes. Shame, blame and perfectionism are all parts of the viscous cycle we call life that we navigate day to day. But we are resilient. We adapt and pivot. Be kinder to yourself , let the light in through the crack. We're here for a good time not a long time. Enjoy!Excerpts from Brené Brown's Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead.

This was a fun filled sing a long of an episode. We found out what are deal breakers in relationships and in general such as poor customer service from a business. After we tuned up the microphones and got to singing some memorable but questionable songs. Sing along with your favorite podcast duo.

A wild and crazy episode with special guest Tujuana. We start off in Mexico seeking medical procedures to preserve youth then unpack what it means to have a soft life for men and women. Our main topic we discuss the challenges social media has presented such as taking time away from human interactions, depression, becoming addicted and pressures with comparisons. DJ Critical inquired about soul mates and what does that really mean. And finally we have a number to leave voicemails! Call us now at 332-877-7270 ! Enjoy!

We always love a controversial and opinionated discussion. And this episode is just that. We've invited some wonderful guests to take part in this week's verbal scuffle. The Vital Checkers start off with the do's and don'ts of a Baecation. Guess who's for it and who's against it. Continuing to honor thy woman in women's history month we speak on the inequalities in the workplace such as wage gaps and maternity leave. This one was a doozy.Tune in!

New month ! New Mood ! New Feels! This episode we are joined by the illustrious Free! We welcome her into the Vital Check world of ours! Another whirlwind of thoughts and opinions on friendzones then add a layer of how to be happy! Gratitude & Gripes is the theme! Enjoy!

Do you know what today is!? It's our anniversary!!!! Wow! One whole year!!! Thank you to all of our amazing supporters! The listeners, viewers, those that have commented and shared please continue to do so! Today we reflect on how far we've come as a baby podcast. We've grown, improved and have a lot more in store. This is an all round appreciation episode as we strive for bigger and better! More segments, more guests, more awesome convos, more laughs! More “funsises for the monsies” Hope you all enjoy ! And thanks again! Let's turn it up for year two!

Love is in the air ! It's everywhere ! As we gear up for the Cupid weekend we are joined by none other than the phenomenon himself, Mr. DctrJo. We discuss love. The ins, the outs, good , bad , ups and down and everything in between. This episode we uncover and peel back the layers of love. What it means to us and how does it make us feel. Definitely one of the most entertaining episodes thus far, we are getting really good at this, lol. Ending off CAP szn smoothly come engage with us alongside Señor Feliz Jr. Shenae Curry's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-shenaes-fight-with-breast-cancer

Every year, it's "New Year, New Me". Or some may say, "New Year, Same Me". This year let's make it a SMART one. Setting realistic goals and resolutions while evading stalker fans, our work is cut out for us. What are some of your resolutions? Did you complete the ones from the previous year ? The duo also speaks on FFF ... flirting for fun! What do you think about it? Let us know what you think.

Happy New Year! First episode of 2023! Right back at it with a super reflective episode. To help kick off our new season we are joined by two guests, Jay Swishes & Panama. DJ Critical's new year includes plans to have a “baby-nup” that may be put into action. We get to take a peeled back look into Jay Swishes, a Grenadian-Canadian from Brownsville, Brooklyn, and his musical journey. As the season changes so does the moods of many people along with it. Many use different vices to cope with and manage their emotions during these times. We discuss the lemon that is seasonal depression and to brighten up our convo, we get to know more of the up-and-coming artist Jay Swishes and how he transforms those lemons into lemonade, his music. Delving into snippets of his life that inspired his tracks on his latest EP, “I'm Really Him”. Listen in to how Brooklyn's own plans on taking NY.This episode contains sensitive topics including: seasonal depression and suicide.

Last pod of the year! We would like to first and foremost thank each and every one of our lovely and loyal supporters! Thank you for sharing, engaging and taking time out to listen and follow these two crazy kids on this journey ! Tons of information and laughs so far and we're just getting started! This episode shows our hosts inner personality a bit more. We discovered that DJ Critical has self proclaimed “dating super powers” and may be formulating a “ Critical repellent “ !Do you ever feel awkward meeting families of other cultures or try not to be judgy when you find out something that other cultures do as a norm but seems weird!? Well that's what we will jump into. From bag rice, massaging potato salads , meat washes to “ beating sheets “ and every quirky thing in between ! Ending the year off with tons of laughs and well wishes! Enjoy ! See ya in the 2-3 ! S/o @thebleuroomnyc

Tis the season ! The Holiday spirit is among us! Which also means that Capricorn celebrations are right around the corner. Family gatherings and tasting different dishes with raisins and giving “twang” Doctor Jo is hosting & cooking while Dj Critical buys all the groceries seems like a perfect match. After that what's next , you guessed it shopping ! Gift giving is what we love ! We've given 17 gifts to you already! Navigating between shopping in person and online can be fun or a bummer. The Vital Check show goes over our wishlists and what are the top rated categories of gifts that are being wrapped!

Winter is here and it brought some uninvited guests! It's a Tripledemic ! The Flu, RSV and COVID are running rampant aka its going to be a rough winter. While we are bundling up, we are also dispelling myths that have been passed down from generation to generation in our families that are not quite scientifically sound. What a shocker! Critical wants to know is there a thing as too soon to do some extreme cuddling!? Tune in, share, comment, and subscribe! Enjoy.

Do you remember going to a parent teacher meeting anxiously awaiting to see what nonsense or what great things your teacher was going to tell your parent?! Well, our country school system and parenting responsibilities are at a stand-off. On this episode we have an educator, Mrs. A, that sheds light on the the inner workings and structure of the present educational system. We get into a heated and important discussion on how teaching practices and parenting are one in the same. DJ Critical reveals that he is a hopeless romantic “spinning” blocks!

Hair! Everyone has it! Or had it at one point ! This episode we discuss the trials of tresses. What is considered “good” hair? Different cultures express themselves through their hair and it is of great significance. We also get to investigate the mystery hair strands DJ Critical keeps finding ,hmmm.

We are back !! Welcome back!!!After a brief intermission we have returned. This episode we take a look at relationships at work and how they may develop into something a bit more than just a during work hours situation. DJ Critical is still navigating dating so that hasn't changed unfortunately for him, fortunately for you the listeners lol Tune in as we bounce back into the game! Enjoy

This episode is a another fun one! Joining us again is Mr B. He adds a little zest and spice to our convo on choice of working, assets over liabilities, using our privileges and a slew of great topics. We also have a surprise guest but you have to tune in to find out. Oh and DJ Critical has yet another Heaux tale installation, you don't want to miss that. Vital Check show is heating up!

History is changing right before our eyes. Our livelihoods are being affected daily. With the Supreme Court's new rulings, things are seemingly on the brink of chaos. All this and DJ Critical somehow still finds a way to give us a Heaux tale or two. This episode is full of perspectives on the government's new decisions. We are pleased to have Mr B and “Mr. DctrJo“ as guests to put all our thoughts on the table... and shuffle them up! Enjoy!

From weddings to comedy shows to breaking up with your friends . This is a smooth but jam packed episode. How can you commit to dating properly when everyone catches your eye? Friends, how many of us have them!? We wanna go where everybody knows our name. How difficult is it to break up with friends ? It's a relationship. Listen to Dctr Jo and DJ Critical analyze dropping friends like a bad habit.

This week we enter the schools and classrooms and speak with an educator. We dive into the woes of being a teacher, what's expected and what actually happens. What can we do to improve and develop our educational system? And DJ Critical went to Jamaica to get his groove back! Special guest, Mrs. B, cultivator of young minds.Podcast : Nice White Parents (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/podcasts/nice-white-parents-serial.html)

What's keeping you up at night? Is it that burning feeling for success? Or is it a looming dark cloud of possible failure? Some people will fake it 'til they make it. They maneuver and finesse their way through life. The Vital Check gang and friends peel back the veil and try to see things for what they really are. Sometimes we are blinded by love and become oblivious in our relationships and even friendships. Special guests: Shakira and Mr.DctrJo. Video Coordinator : G. Marli.

All rise as we enter the court of love while we tackle some confusing cases. For our first case, we explore the girl code and bro code of dating friends of your ex. Is that acceptable? Our second case examines mom guilt and its effects. What does it mean? What does it look like? We have our cross examination expert in house while we play judge & jury! Special guests: Shakira and Mr.DctrJo.

Don't sweat the petty things & don't pet the sweaty things. Join us as we dive with returning guests, Anibel and Christie Belle, on dealing with body image issues and self love. We also take a ride on DJ Critical's insane dating style sled which is getting pretty pricey to the point he has to create a separate dating “sinking fund”.

This week we tackle navigating & surviving predominantly “non diverse” spaces in academia and corporate America while simultaneously trying to get to the root of DJ Critical's single woes ! Even sprinkled in expectations of minority women in society like salt bae! This isn't a play school podcast! Tune in for some thought provoking outlooks and introspective discoveries.

Do you compromise or nah? Are you allowed to have a celebrity crush? This episode is riddled with questions on what's a healthy relationship.

Is Ye really a genius? DJ Critical pops a cherry! Also find out why your intentions don't matter.

We dive into life struggles with mayonnaise sandwiches, becoming the best versions of ourselves and generational wealth and planning for the future. On this episode we have guest, @millenialindebt, Beyoncé of Personal Finance.

Join us on our first episode where we touch on Capricorns, traveling and everything in between. On this episode we have guest, @millenialindebt, Beyoncé of Personal Finance.