Hollywood has romanticized platonic relationships since lord knows when. Boy meets girl, they become friends, one of them starts to like the other, the other party eventually understands that they’re in love too, the end... Not in this case. Meet Demetrius and Alisha. After about 20 years of frie…
Follow us on IG: @xplicitly_platonic Email us your comments/suggestions: hello@xplicitlyplatonic.comIn this episode, Alisha interviews a father that she knows very well... her husband Kallai Brooks...on all things fatherhood, including how he did without learning from his father.
Follow us on IG: @xplicitly_platonic Email us your comments/suggestions: hello@xplicitlyplatonic.comIn this episode, Capricorn Dee + Alisha discuss the pros and cons of supporting black businesses... and if it's worth it and the end of the day. Blog reference: 4 Reasons Black People Don't Actually Support Black BusinessesAthleisure clothing line referenced in podcast: https://www.bedstuyfly.com/collections/long-sleeve-t-shirts/products/obama-long-sleeve-t-shirt
Follow us on IG: @xplicitly_platonic Email us your comments/suggestions: hello@xplicitlyplatonic.comIn this episode, Dee + Alisha discuss Imposter Syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger Effect and the role both psychological ordeals may play a role in relationships/cheating.References: Imposter Syndrome - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-impostor-syndrome/Dunning- Kruger Effect - https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-dunning-kruger-effect-4160740
Follow us on IG: @xplicitly_platonic Email us your comments/suggestions: hello@xplicitlyplatonic.comIn this episode, Dee + Alisha discuss what they both think cheating should be defined as from both a male & female perspective. Blog Referenced: https://pairedlife.com/problems/What-Is-Considered-Cheating-men-and-women-point-of-view
Find us on IG: Xplicitly_Platonic Email us: hello@xpicitlyplatonic.comOn the episode, Dee & Alisha discuss the reasons behind why people cheat and debate on whether or not you should stay in a relationship that is clearly not working. Reasons Why People Cheat (blog reference): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/more-chemistry/201403/why-people-cheatWOD: "Every test in our life makes us bitter or better. Every problem comes to break us or make us. The choice is ours whether we become victim or victor.
Find us on IG: Xplicitly_Platonic Email us: hello@xpicitlyplatonic.comOn this episode, Dee + Alisha talk about compromise vs. sacrifice in relationships. Whats the difference and when is either too much?Blog referenced: Sacrifice Vs. Compromise In A Relationship: Here's The Super Importance Difference Between The TwoWord of the Day: “Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining another - too often ending in the loss of both.” -Tryon Edwards UPDATE!!!!If you listened to Episode 4... we said we were going to design a tee to promote commitment in the black community and fuel change towards the narrative that “Black Men Don’t Cheat”. We started a fundraising campaign to promote this. All proceeds will go to the ongoing production of our podcast. So buy a T-shirt... help support us to help support our community and bring more positivity into it...️ T-shirt’s are only $20 (+ $4.99 for shipping) ... We are trying to sell at least 50 shirts by April 16th!!! To purchase, go to: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/black-men-dont-cheat #BlackMenDontCheat #XpicitlyPlatonic #XplicitlyPlatonicPodcast #ChangeTheNarrative
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Dee & Alisha go through their highs and lows over the last two weeks, recent news topics, and their own personal background stories. Make sure you subscribe to our podcast!Email us: hello@xplicitlyplatonic.comIG us: xplicitly_platonicFacebook us: https://www.facebook.com/xplicitlyplatonicpodcast/
We are Demetrius & Alisha. A quick intro, along with some highs and lows. Also...How much do we care about Social Media?Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xplicitly_platonic/