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The Ari & Syd ShowEp. 16: Issa Season Two RecapFamily! This season has been a ball! We’ve had incredible guests, inspiring movements to highlight and we both agree that we’ve shared a bit of vulnerability in this season - which is lowkey new territory for us. Season two is full of dope shit and we always are up for a good walk down memory lane. We’re looking forward to going behind the scenes and preparing for season 3, but also using this time as a reset - which we also talk about in this week’s episode. We highlight July as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month so...2021-07-2140 minThe Ari & Syd ShowEp. 15 Sighh.. Adulting!Back again with another great episode and another great guest! This week we had the pleasure to be joined by our friend and podcast fam @simplyasianoelle, Entrepreneur and creator/co-host of the one and only @donewithadultingpod. And if you haven’t guessed it yet, this week we are talking about the trials and tribulations of whatever this “adulthood” thing really is. Asia sat down with your two favorite hosts and we chatted about our least favorite adulting tasks, but also some of the perks of being an adult these days. Money Management, Work/Life Balance and the real fun stuff...2021-06-281h 09The Ari & Syd ShowEp. 14 Menstrual Health, Period!May is a wrap! We wrapped up the month of May talking about Periods! It can really be rough out here for us folks who menstruate. We spend our time this week talking about our personal experiences, our thoughts about shitty stigmas, and we share a few ways you can get involved and become a menstrual equity advocate! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to access the resources we discuss this week, and other week’s too! https://instagram.com/theariandsydshow2021-06-021h 03The Ari & Syd ShowEp. 12 Catching Up on Covid, Life and MoreWelcome back, family! We took a week off to honor Mother’s Day weekend. And when we got back to the office, we wanted to do some catching up (and maybe there’s a tad bit of ranting about virtual life just for razzle dazzle). Our chat this week includes us discussing recent feelings about Covid and “post-Covid” life, sharing personal updates and as always we leave y’all with a good quote or two!2021-05-181h 01The Ari & Syd ShowLearning About Astrology (Part I)Y’all are in for a treat! To round out our April theme of wellness and spirituality (we know it’s May already, mind your business), we got to sit down with Justina Nicole and learn more about astrology and how it can be used as a healing modality. We shared a bit about our Big 3 signs (Sun, Moon and Rising) and Justina broke down just how the planets truly ground us!2021-05-0441 minThe Ari & Syd ShowEp. 11 Chakras & Reiki2021-04-2758 minThe Ari & Syd ShowEp. 10 Mindfulness + Yoga PracticeThis week we sat down to continue our conversations around wellness! Ari shares about her journey to yoga certification and how she uses that (amongst other things), to practice mindfulness. Syd shared about family walks, getting back to her guitar and we both talked about mindful eating and how great of an experience that really is! Be sure to check out our Instagram page to find information for the resources we discussed in this week’s episode including The ASU Center for Mindfulness and The Complete Compassion Project!2021-04-2038 minThe Ari & Syd ShowEp. 9 Grounding YourselfSurprise, we took a week off but we’re back! Welcome, welcome April and welcome second quarter! This month’s theme, we are focusing on some wellness topics that we give af about! We got the ball rolling this week with a conversation about staying grounded. What are grounding techniques you use regularly? We share our views on what being grounded really means and how we plan to actively live in that space in quarter two of 2021 and beyond. This week we’re bringing attention to National Stress Awareness Month (April) and Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17). Check our In...2021-04-1348 minThe Ari & Syd ShowEp. 8 Sista, SistaIt’s our first guest episode! This week we got to talk all about sisterhood with our two guests Monique Espinoza and Tiara Shelton. Monique is a mother, poet, healing guide & teaching artist. Her work focuses on mental health, self healing, and sexuality. Tiara is a youth developer, women advancer, and community curator takes pride in working for her organization Raise Your Worth. The ladies joined us for Episode 8 of Season 2 to talk about what sisterhood means to them, how they navigate through growth with friendship and more. 2021-03-291h 20The Ari & Syd ShowEp. 7 A Walk Down Memory LaneOkay, so Facebook is never going to let us forget that we truly loved Spring Break. All week we’ve been sharing memories back and forth of trips we’ve taken in the past and it really sent us down a nice little walk down memory lane. This week, on The Ari & Syd Show, we sat and talked about the fun trips we’ve taken while in college and our favorite reasons we like to travel together. The girls trip we plan when it’s less stressful to travel again will be EPIC! Where are y’all headed with your frien...2021-03-2437 minThe Ari & Syd ShowEp 6. Let’s Talk Love LanguagesPhysical Touch or Acts of Service, what’s at the top of your list? Have you ever heard of Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages? This week, we talk about which love languages are at the top of our list and what we appreciate most. And we’re going to be honest..we’ve never read the book! Have you? Check out this week’s episode and leave us a review to let us know what your Top 2 are. Or head over to Instagram and be a part of the conversation there! If you haven’t taken the quiz, that’s your...2021-03-1740 minThe Ari & Syd ShowEp 5. Navigating Adult Relationships With Your ParentsWould you consider yourself close to your parents? Solid bonded? Continuing with our March theme of exploring relationships - this week’s episode of Forever Friends & The Sh*t We Care About, we share what it feels like to be invited to the Adult table with our parents. We talk about boundaries as adults and how relationships with our parents shift as we get older, and we also share how our parents have influenced our ideas of parental relationships. As always, don’t forget to subscribe and let us know how you’re feeling about season two!2021-03-0946 minThe Ari & Syd ShowS.2 Ep. 4: What have relationships taught you about yourself?Happy March & Women’s History Month! This month on Forever Friends & The Sh*t We Care About we are talking all things relationships! And this week we discuss what we’ve learned about ourselves from our relationships - platonic and romantic - old and new. We share some moments of introspection and what we’ve found to be truly important in the relationships we share with other human beings. What have you learned from the folks you keep in your circle? Remember to subscribe, rate and leave a review!2021-03-0351 minThe Ari & Syd ShowS2E3 Growing Up Black In ArizonaHappy Black History Month! Yeah, we’re saying it again! This week on Forever Friends & The Sh*t We Care About we talk about our experiences of growing up as Black girls in Arizona. Did y’all know that Arizona’s population is only 5% Black?! Yeeaahhh. We talk about how little (or big) of an impact that had on our education, childhood and world outlook. We also share some information about Ari’s project to support Phoenix families with Mutual Aid Phoenix and resources to get involved in light of the impact of Winter Storm Uri and the families in Texas...2021-02-2359 min
The Ari & Syd ShowThe Power of Black WomenContinuing with our February Theme: Black Women Appreciation Month, this week we sit down and talk about just how badass Black women really are. We talk about Black women's strength, discuss where we think our true power lies and share some of our favorite memories and favorite experiences of being Black women! Of course, we always drop some gems about ways y’all can support the Black women in your lives and your community so if you haven’t already, go ahead, hit play and vibe out with us! www.instragram.com/theariandsydshow www.twitter.com...2021-02-1648 min
The Ari & Syd ShowWhat is Feminism?Weee’reee Baaacckkk! We’re back with Season Two and we are energized! Took a little self-care break but we are so excited to be back to bringing y’all our random friendship rants and some shit we care about. This week’s episode Ari and I talk about what we know (and don’t know) about feminism and womanism. We share our thoughts in regards to our lens of being Black girls from the West and share some great resources for learning more about the topic - which we both are definitely planning to do. Check out this week’s epi...2021-02-0844 min
The Ari & Syd ShowSeason 2 TeaserSeason 2 what's up?! We're back and ready to talk about some more dope shit. And this season we're excited to bring you guests, stories, and more shit that we care about. Episode 1 drops on February 8th, see you there! 2021-02-0407 min
The Ari & Syd ShowHow Do You Set #Goals?It’s a SEASON FINALE! The final episode of 2020 and this week we of course are talking about setting goals and whether we really need a resolution (word to Aaliyah)! Arianna and I talk about how we prepare for reaching our goals and organizing our lives for the new year. And speaking of planning, check out @ Goldmine & Coco and @PlanetCatie, two #BlackGirlPlanners who provide cute planner accessories and essentials. Check them out on Instagram and Etsy! www.instragram.com/goldmineandcoco www.instagram.com/planetcatie As always, be sure to subscribe so you never miss...2020-12-2145 min
The Ari & Syd ShowJane of All Trades or Master of One?Double digit episodes whoop, whoop! Welcome to Episode 10 and thanks for tuning in. This week we talked about what it means to be a person of many talents or someone who strives to perfect one gift or art. There really is so much beauty in both and in this episode we got to share our thoughts about where we think we land and share what talents and trades we have progressed in. Mindset is so powerful and there are always opportunities to learn new things if that’s something you’re up for. So if you’re thinking about that t...2020-12-1446 min
The Ari & Syd ShowGrief and Seasonal DepressionHappy December and Merry Christmas (because Christmas is definitely all month long)! In this week’s episode Ari and I talk about grief around the holidays and seasonal depression (also known as seasonal affective disorder). Although neither one of us have been diagnosed, we talk about our experiences with the changes of seasons or the approach of the holidays. We also share some of our plans about combating any negative feelings or grief that may come our way this winter. How are you preparing to take care of yourself this winter? Home gym? Meditation? Virtual Therapy? Tune in to th...2020-12-0735 min
The Ari & Syd ShowA Moment of TruthsWe hope y’all enjoyed your Turkey Day (safely and from a distance)! Ari and Syd are back with another episode of The Sh*t We Care About and this week we are being a bit vulnerable. In the spirit of gratitude and self reflection, Ari and Syd share a few truths about themselves and their lives. We also talked about supporting Black businesses and brought some attention to the Black Business marketplace Miiriya. You can visit Miiriya online, Instagram and now you can download the app in the Apple or Google Play store. Support Black Businesses for...2020-11-3040 min
The Ari & Syd ShowPracticing GratitudeBe honest, how often do you show gratitude for the things that you have? This week on the Ari and Syd Show we talk about how easy it can be to forget all the small things that are happening around us. We share the ways that we’ve been actively (or not so actively) been practicing in our everyday life. Stay tuned for an opportunity to practice gratitude with us during the holiday season! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Ari and Syd Show to learn more about our upcoming project! Head over to our In...2020-11-2338 min
The Ari & Syd ShowWhat Is Family?Who do you consider family? Is blood really thicker than water? This week, Ari and Syd share our thoughts about what makes folks family and laugh about our favorite family memories. Did you know November is also National Adoption Month? Ari shares insights from her time spent working in Adoption, Foster and Kinship Care and also ideas of how to support families through their process! P.S. If you are someone interested in adoption or know someone who is - encourage them to add an adoption doula to their care team. Head over to our...2020-11-1650 min
The Ari & Syd ShowIf Life Was A Book, What Would The Title Be?This week, let’s talk about the story of our lives. Ari and Syd give titles to their current chapters and speak about a few favorite reads and authors. We’re also bringing awareness to National Family Literacy Month which is every November - just in time as it gets cozy! What would be the title of your story in the season? Is it an autobiography or a different genre! Share with us below about your title, a favorite book or an author that really speaks to your soul! If you’re interested in learning more about Family/C...2020-11-0238 min
The Ari & Syd ShowThe Ari & Syd Show TrailerWelcome to The Ari & Syd Show! We're Forever Friends & this is the sh*t we care about! So excited to be sharing our sisterhood and thoughts with you all. Whether you're watching or listening, we appreciate you for joining us! And while you're here, let us know, what's some sh*t you care about? Connect with us on social media and let us know. www.instagram.com/theariandsydshow www.instragram.com/sincerely.arianna www.instagram.com/shessydlove www.facebook.com/theariandsydshow www.twitter.com/ariandsydshow Send us an...2020-10-3000 min
The Ari & Syd ShowManaging Stress & Anxiety During CovidEpisode four covers how we're coping and managing stress, anxiety, and everything in between! From juggling work to parenting a tiny human, we cover it all. Join us as we talk about what works for us and what challenges we have faced during the infamous Covid pandemic. If you find yourself needing support during this time, we encourage you to reach out to these hotlines: Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 , or text TalkWithUs for English or Hablanos for Spanish to 66746. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English, 1-888-628-9454...2020-10-2647 min
The Ari & Syd ShowRelationships and Intimate Partner ViolenceThis week on The Ari & Syd Show, we dig into our views on relationships. We share about our own experiences, talk about the ever-so-trendy topic of submission, gender roles and speak about the wildly unsettling rates of intimate partner violence and Black women. During this week’s show we bring attention the 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men that experience intimate partner violence in the U.S. and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports 45% of Black women in the U.S. will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. If you or someone you know is...2020-10-191h 09
The Ari & Syd ShowBeing Healthy Black WomenWhat does it mean to be healthy? What does it mean to be healthy as a black woman? We take some time to talk about our ideas of what being healthy means and how we go about tackling the ideas that society places on women. What are your healthy habits? Let us know! @Shessydlove & @sincerely.arianna 2020-10-121h 06
The Ari & Syd ShowForever Friendship and Personal GrowthOur first episode is here and the topic is friendship! Tap into our conversation about what friendship means to us and how we got to where we are now. We also talk about an important organization (www.Bethematch.org) that seeks donors for bone marrow and blood to help save lives. They make it so easy by mailing you a donor kit quickly and return label to send back, join us in getting on the registry as donors!2020-10-061h 02