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Good UpThat's Why You Act Like That! (An Intro To Understanding Your Astrology)Love the show? Send us a text!This week Deidre is treating is by providing answers to all of your burning questions on astrology! She discusses the basics behind natal charts and the astrological signs that help to explain more about who we are and the paths our lives take.Curious about your natal chart? You can find out here: https://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.phpWant full video, ad-free episodes a week early? Join our Patreon!Season Sponsor: Empath Psychological ServicesBook a consult with Empath Psychological...2025-03-041h 19Good UpPungin Melee! (Grammy's Recap, Dating Woes, and More!)Love the show? Send us a text!In today's episode we're doing our favorite thing: pungin' melee! That's gossiping for those of you who aren't from the VI. Occasionally Deidre and I just need to catch up because we stay busy, so for this episode we took a moment to do that.We also recapped our favorite moments from the 2025 Grammy Awards, from our favorite performances, to award moments we found shocking and more. We also briefly talked about recent dating experiences and current trending topics on TikTok.Want full video, ad-free...2025-02-181h 20Good UpGoing No Contact (On Ending Relationships with Family to Protect Your Peace)Love the show? Send us a text!In this week’s episode we discuss going “no contact” with the people we love. Deidre shares her personal experience with being no contact with her mother for the last several years.We discuss the types of scenarios that might lead to you needing to cut off a person’s access to you and how you may need to process the end of this relationship.Have you ever gone no contact with a family member or friend?Want full video, ad-free episodes a week ear...2024-12-3152 minGood UpBall Up Top (On Life After Divorce and Making Life Changing Decisions)Love the show? Send us a text!We're back like we never left! In this week's episode we're addressing the elephant in the room: what was the purpose of our hiatus? We talk about it all from life transitions and changes to leaning into our intuition to make major life decisions. Jeaiza also shares updates on her personal journey and what's next from here. When is the last time you leaned into your intuition to make a decision that scared you? Want full video episodes a week early? Join our Patreon!2024-12-1751 minGood UpRegret Is A Mudasc*** (On Coming To Terms With Our Mistakes)Love the show? Send us a text!Do you ever experience regret or find yourself harping on mistakes you've made in the past? In this episode we talk about some of the biggest mistakes or embarrassing decisions we've made and why it's important not to lean too deeply into shame and regret. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 5:23 - Intro / Welcome 18:36 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Deidre & Deidre’s VI Customer! 26:06 - Segment 2: The Hills We’re Dying On 43:12 - Main Topic Title Spons...2024-06-041h 17Good UpGod...WTF?Love the show? Send us a text!In this episode Kayra Jay returns to the pod for the first time since 2020 where our conversation centers on self-discovery and the importance of listening to the messages being sent your way when you hit rock bottom. We discuss processing loss and starting over, the importance of being still, and the fears we face as we begin to discover new versions of ourselves. Main Feed Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - Intro / Welcome5:36 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Gen Z...2024-05-071h 37Good UpThe Things We Learn From Generation XLove the show? Send us a text!In this episode Roshini aka Glamazini joins us to discuss life lessons across the generational divide. As a representative of Gen X, she shares her wisdom of life in the 40s as we discuss differences in mindset and strained relationships between Gen X and Millenials. Main Feed Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - Intro / Welcome7:48 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Deidre’s Hair Braider, Monea, Beyonce15:32 - Segment 2: The Hills We’re Dying On36:38 - Main Topic ...2024-04-301h 33Good UpThe Buss Chest Process (On Navigating Breakups)Love the show? Send us a text!In this episode’s main topic Diamond is back in the studio to talk breakups: the good, the bad, the ugly, and the dehydrated! We discuss the worst breakups we’ve experienced, lessons we’ve learned through the end of romantic relationships, and our advice for recovering from heartbreak aka BUSS CHEST.Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - Intro / Welcome8:10 - Segment 1: The Hill We’re Dying On16:47 - Segment 2: Spotted Being Good Up - Jeaiza and Ludence!23:34 - Main Topi...2024-03-191h 23Good UpBeyonce....Ok Girl! (A Renaissance World Tour Recap & Season Finale)Love the show? Send us a text!Did you attend Beyonce's long awaited Renaissance World Tour this summer? If so, you're in for a treat as Deidre, Diamond and Jeaiza recap their concert experiences. We discuss our initial reactions to the shows, our highlights/favorite moments, as well as moments that we weren't so happy with. We can't thank you all enough for an AMAZING season 9 and can't wait to be back for season 10! Make sure to visit our website at www.goodupvi.com to keep up with all things Good Up in the meantime...2023-09-1959 minGood UpThe Things We Learn From Our Best FriendsLove the show? Send us a text!How many people in your life do you consider best friends? What have their friendships taught you about life, love, and yourself? How did those friendship journeys begin? In this week's episode our cohosts chose two (of multiple) best friends to join us for a heartwarming and exploratory conversation on the history of our friendships and how they've made us who we are. Glenesse (@absolutedoll) and Ludence (@kazlf) fill our audience in on what it's really like to know the TRUE side of Deidre and Jeaiza....2023-09-121h 23Good UpThe Things We Learn From Our Places (On Relocating, Finding Self, And Harsh Truths)Love the show? Send us a text!What is the biggest lesson you learned from the community you grew up in? What lessons have you learned in life by moving away from those spaces? This week Gabrielle (@gabriellequerrard) and Iyanla (@iyanlaonislands) join us for a conversation on the lessons learned from the places we live. We discuss our hometowns, culture shock, the growth that comes with relocation, and the harsh realities faced by people who live in geographical regions that have been impacted by mass relocation and gentrification. Enjoyed this episode? Share on...2023-08-221h 09Good UpThe Things We Learn From KidsLove the show? Send us a text!What's the biggest lesson you've learned from the children or teenagers in your life? Do you believe that they have the capacity to feel the same level of complex emotions as you? In today's episode Diamond returns to the pod for an in-depth discussion on the emotional ranges of children and the lessons we all can learn by observing their lives and acknowledging their humanity. We discuss children's mental health as well as how they navigate their social lives and more. Enjoyed this episode? Share on so...2023-08-151h 01Good UpGirl Stand TF Up! (On Weaponized Incompetence)Love the show? Send us a text!Has a romantic partner ever left the "romance" in your relationship up to you because "you're better at it?" Have you ever been expected to handle things around your home or at work because another person claimed they were incapable of doing it well?This week we're talking about weaponized incompetence, which is a tactic some people use to escape responsibility by claiming that they are incapable. We talk about where this type of behavior shows up, how a patriarchal society has resulted in many traditional relationships experiencing...2023-08-0854 minGood UpTouch Grass Beloved (On Our Biggest Pet Peeves)Love the show? Send us a text!You ever just need a minute to vent about every thing that gets on your last mf nerve? US TOO. This week we go a bit "off script" with an episode dedicated to all the things that drive us just a little bit crazy. From indecisive people, to married people who stay in single people's business: NOBODY IS SAFE TODAY. If there's anything we want you to take from this episode it's that it's okay to go off about something on occasion! Enjoyed this episode? Share on...2023-08-011h 01Good UpI’m The Gingerbread Man! (On Breadcrumbing)Love the show? Send us a text!Have you ever been "breadcrumbed"? Breadcrumbing is defined as a distinct way of leading someone on where a person communicates frequently enough to keep the other person interested (aka leaving "breadcrumbs") but not enough to form an actual relationship. This week we discuss the idea of bread crumbing and relationships we've been involved in that may have fit those dynamics. We also discuss how to end those types of toxic situations and what we should actually strive for. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and ta...2023-07-2558 minGood UpNever Have I Ever (Girls Night) ft. MonéaLove the show? Send us a text!OG goodies know that this episode is a long time coming! This week the one and only Monéa - international recording artist born and raised in the Virgin Islands (and "namesake" of our podcast!) - joins us for a hilarious game of "Never Have I Ever." We get to know a different side of the notorious performer and learn more about the stories behind her song lyrics as well as her determination to cement a place for herself in the music industry. Enjoyed this episode? S...2023-07-1853 minGood UpPut Me In An Altoids Box Pt. 1 (On Fear of Death & Dying)Love the show? Send us a text!How do you feel about death? Is it something you've accepted or do you experience fear or anxiety when thinking about it? In this week's episode a conversation on fear turned into a conversation on death and dying. We discussed our fears related to death, being unprepared, and how we work to accept the reality of death. We also talked about how our families could handle our deaths. This episode will have a part two! Stay tuned! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag...2023-07-1153 minGood UpDiary of a People Pleaser (On People Pleasing Tendencies)Love the show? Send us a text!Do you ever find yourself bypassing your needs and desires for the sake of keeping another person happy? Have you ever silenced your opinions or thoughts to avoid making someone mad? In this episode Aniska returns to the podcast for a conversation on people-pleasing. We discuss where our people-pleasing habits show up most, where they may have originated, and how we navigate those habits to make sure our needs and wants are being met. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!2023-07-0455 minGood UpUndercover Mudas**** (On Codeswitching)Love the show? Send us a text!Do you ever find yourself code-switching in the work place or around people who are of a different culture than you? In this week's episode we discuss code switching and the burden that it places on Black people and other people of color. We discuss the struggle to choose where and when to reveal our accents and dialects, as well as what raising American children might be like for Caribbean-born parents. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: 2023-06-271h 00Good UpFiyah Bun The Burnout (On Black Women and the Cycle of Burnout)Love the show? Send us a text!Do you ever experience burnout? How do you practice self-care when you begin to experience mental or physical exhaustion as a result of your responsibilities? In this week's episode we dive into the concept of burnout. We discuss why and how Black women experience burnout at increased levels and where the need to perform at high levels originates for many of us. We also discuss what lessons each of us recently learned as a result of ignoring our body's need to rest. Enjoyed this episode? Share on...2023-06-201h 00Good UpA Wolf In Feminist Clothing (On The Exposure Of "Pro-Women" Men With Platforms)Love the show? Send us a text!Have you ever trusted or admired someone only for them to turn out to be the opposite of who they portrayed themselves to be?In this week's episode we discuss Derrick Jaxn, Jonathan Majors, and other prominent men who have been outed as harmful toward women. We also discuss whether the Black church has harmed Black women and why men who are "pro-women" should never be given platforms for it. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: Th...2023-06-1356 minGood UpInfinite Abundance H*e! (Season Finale On Abundance and Three Years of Podcasting)Love the show? Send us a text!That's a WRAP for season 8! In this week's episode, we take time to reflect on the eighth season of the podcast and also celebrate Good Up's third birthday on December 9th! From our top episodes of the season to things we regret saying on the show, dream guests, burnout, and more - this is a finale to remember! THANK YOU for supporting our show this season.SHOP DEIDRE'S COLLAB: Deidre is collaborating with Mixed Feelings on a candle collection for the holidays! Shop...2022-12-0658 minGood UpBe Grateful B*tch! (On Gratitude And What We're Grateful For)Love the show? Send us a text!Do you feel like you express enough gratitude toward your life? In what ways do you practice gratitude? How do you balance your gratitude with needed moments of negativity? In this week's episode we're talking all about gratitude and what we're grateful for. We also touch on the "Negative Nancys" in our lives and how we navigate relationships with people who are constantly pessimistic. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod!SPONSOR INFORMATION: This episode of Good...2022-11-2947 minGood UpThe "Privilege" of Being Pretty (On Beauty Bias and Societal Beauty Standards)Love the show? Send us a text!Have you ever heard of the term “pretty privilege?” Do you ever wonder if the way that others interact with you could be based on your looks? Pretty privilege or “beauty bias” works on the principle that people who are deemed more attractive—based on accepted societal beauty standards— are treated differently than those who do not. In this week's episode, Kavita Patel (Bitter to Better) joins us to discuss the concept of pretty privilege/beauty bias. We take turns sharing our personal perspectives as well as times in our lives when w...2022-11-221h 05Good UpThe Things We Learn From Our Siblings (On Sibling Relationships and Emotional Growth)Love the show? Send us a text!How many siblings do you have and what is your relationship dynamic like? How did the way you were raised affect the way you navigated your sibling relationships? Do you have other people in your circle of care that you call brothers and sisters? In a continuation of our "The Things We Learn From..." series, this week's episode touches on sibling relationships: the good, the bad, and the hilarious. From sibling dynamics and rivalries, to the struggles of oldest daughters, sibling fall outs, and learning to value sibling...2022-11-151h 08Good UpDon't Touch My MF Hair! (On Hair Journeys and Societal Hair Expectations)Love the show? Send us a text!What’s your relationship like with your hair? Has your hair ever had an influence on how you navigate your life and relationships? In this week’s episode Cleo (@theglow_whisperer) and Lanae (@bossupwithlanae) join us to talk about our respective hair journeys and the relationships Black women have with their hair: from the pressure to have straight silky hair, to the natural hair movement, shaving our heads, loc journeys and more we’ll explore how our hair has had an effect on our sense of self and self c...2022-11-0855 minGood UpThey Be Gossipin' Honey! (On Rumors, Gossip, and the Emotional Damage)Love the show? Send us a text!What's the craziest piece of gossip you've ever heard about yourself? Have you ever been guilty of spreading rumors? In this week's episode we talk all about rumors and the ways that we've been personally harmed by them. From how gossip affects relationships to how rumors can be a form of bullying, we're telling it all. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday or tagging us on socials @gooduppod. SPONSOR INFORMATION: This episode of Good Up is sponsored by Empath Psychological Services...2022-11-0142 minGood UpScams and Vibrations (On Life Coaching and Motivational Speaking)Love the show? Send us a text!What is your opinion of life coaches and motivational speakers? In this week’s episode we discuss the rise of viral life and femininity coaches and gurus and the ways that people in positions of power or visibility have manipulated the masses. From steering Black community conversations on dating and self respect, to spewing internalized misogyny, and creating workshops and conferences that cost thousands under the guise of of self-care and self-betterment.Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tagging us @gooduppod. SPONSOR INFORMATION: Th...2022-10-2545 minGood UpAt The End Of The Day It's F*** All Abusers (On Abuse and Abuse Survivors)Love the show? Send us a text!TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions on abuse in all forms. Have you or anyone you loved ever experienced any of the 6 forms of abuse? How did it affect you on an emotional and psychological level? In this week's episode we discuss abuse from our personal perspectives and the ways that society tends to excuse different forms of abuse by masking it as "love." We also touch on the rights of abuse survivors to cope in their own ways. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tag...2022-10-181h 08Good UpShe Got A Big EGO! (Exploring Our Personal Egos and Sense of Self-Importance)Love the show? Send us a text!How would you describe your ego? Is it big or small? How does your ego show itself? This week we're talking all about the ego and our sense of self-importance: from how our egos show themselves in our behaviors to how our egos can sometimes affect how we navigate relationships with others. We also discuss the concept of an "ego death" and why everyone must find balance with their egos. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tag us on socials @gooduppod.Support the show...2022-10-111h 02Good UpYou Too Old To Be Parked Here (On Grooming and A Culture of Victim Blaming)Love the show? Send us a text!TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse. Grooming is defined as when someone builds a relationship, trust and emotional connection with a child or young person so they can manipulate, exploit and abuse them. In this week's episode, Audrey Malone joins us for a conversation on our personal experiences in inappropriate relationships with adults, what led to those relationships and how they impacted us, as well as a culture of victim blaming that does not protect or empathize with children who've been taken advantage o...2022-10-041h 14Good UpChoose Joy B*tch! (On Actively Centering Joy As A Life Goal)Love the show? Send us a text!How do you actively choose joy in your life? Is joy the center of your priorities or do you tend to center accomplishments and other more tangible goals? In this week's episode we discuss the importance of choosing joy and the different ways we've chosen to step away from societal pressures in search of joy. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday and tag us on social media @gooduppod.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell u...2022-09-2756 minGood UpSometimes Motherhood Ain't It (On The Motherhood Journey and the Choice To Remain Childless)Love the show? Send us a text!What happens when you have a child and it isn’t the “beautiful” journey everyone promised it would be? How do parents and mothers in particular explore feelings of resentment when having to choose between their own autonomy and their children? In this episode, Tis Best returns to the podcast for a transparent and emotional conversation exploring the layers to motherhood that aren't often spoken on. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tag us on social media using @gooduppod.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on I...2022-09-2048 minGood UpKelis Was Right! (A Beyonce RENAISSANCE Album Review)Love the show? Send us a text!We're back for a brand new season with a long-awaited recap and review of Beyonce's RENAISSANCE album featuring our good sis Diamond. From initial reactions, to favorite tracks, and what this album means for each of our personal journeys this was a hilarious conversation between sisters about one of our favorite topics in the world: the queen herself. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tag us online @gooduppod. Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us how y...2022-09-131h 07Good UpSeason 7 Recap: Emotional Intelligence Baby!Love the show? Send us a text!Would you consider yourself an emotionally intelligent person? Are you aware of the components of emotional intelligence? In this week's episode and season finale, we briefly recap our favorite episodes and how this season turned out to be therapeutic for both hosts. We discuss the concept of emotional intelligence and how each of this season's episodes were a part of a larger conversation on self awareness, self regulation, empathy and more. We can't thank our audience enough for an AMAZING 7th season - we'll be back at...2022-06-1445 minGood UpCasper The Triflin GhostLove the show? Send us a text!Have you ever been ghosted? Have you ever ghosted someone? Is there ever a situation in which ghosting someone without explanation is okay? In this week's episode we discuss the concept of ghosting and share our experiences with being ghosted. We discuss how ghosting affects us, situations where we think ghosting might make sense as well as our thoughts on different excuses people have given for ghosting. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday or tagging us @gooduppod. Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on...2022-06-0751 minGood UpTherapist TinderLove the show? Send us a text!Finding a therapist can be intimidating and, similar to dating, it can take a few tries before you find someone you vibe with. We're here to tell you how normal that is. This week on the pod: Tamara McMillan (@thecruciancounselor and @_greaterchanges) joins us to discuss the process of finding and vetting therapists as well as why all formats of therapy don’t work for everyone. We’ll get advice on what to look for, how to communicate expectations, how to track progress, advocate for diagnosis and what forms o...2022-05-3152 minGood UpThe Fifty(leven) Stages Of GriefLove the show? Send us a text!Have you ever experienced grief? How has your grief shown itself? Are we allowed to experience grief for people we've never met?In this episode, Charniah of "Grief Is Ghetto" (Tiktok @charniahwilson) joins us to talk about the concept of grief and mourning and different ways to process the passing of a loved one. She also tells us more about how she's created a safe space online for strangers to come together to talk about their grief. We cover anger as a result of grief, questioning God, and...2022-05-2457 minGood UpHealing Your Inner ChildLove the show? Send us a text!Have you ever heard of an "inner child?" What unmet needs do you have from childhood? How have the events of your childhood affected the way you navigate the world emotionally? This week, we tackle the subject of the inner child and identifying parts of your inner child that may need to be healed. We also discuss ways to connect with your inner child in positive ways as well as how to create space for them. Join the conversation by tagging us @gooduppod or using #gooduptuesday. Su...2022-05-1752 minGood UpGirl F*** Them Kids!Love the show? Send us a text!Are you pro-life or pro-choice? How can you possibly be affected by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade? In reflection of the current political atmosphere, this week we talked about about how the world treats women. From losing abortion and reproductive health access, to the way society reacts to violence against women, to expectations in motherhood and marriage. Join the conversation by tagging us @gooduppod or using #gooduptuesday. Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, an...2022-05-1056 minGood UpWe're Not Really StrangersLove the show? Send us a text!How well would you say you know your friends or family members? This week we play a game called "We're Not Really Strangers" - a purpose-driven card game designed to allow you to cultivate deeper relationships and help form new ones.During the episode we learned about each other's first impressions, stories about strangers that changed our lives and more. Join the conversation using #gooduptuesday and by tagging us online @gooduppod. Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and T...2022-05-0358 minGood UpThis Is 30Love the show? Send us a text!In this week's episode, India (@perfect_imperfections_4 on TikTok) joins us for a fun conversation about turning 30 and the pressure we often feel to have our lives together before that deadline. We discussed the differences between life in your 30s versus life in your 20s and all of the lessons we've learned in the journey along the way. We talk everything from aging to career goals, to marriage goals and having children. Finally, we share our best pieces of advice for listeners in their 20s. Join the conversation on s...2022-04-2654 minGood UpLet's Talk About BisexualityLove the show? Send us a text!Do you identify or do you know someone who identifies as bisexual? Bisexuality is defined as romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behavior toward both males and females, or to more than one gender. This week we're joined by content creator Khaliq (@khali.q) for a hilarious, raw and in-depth conversation on the experiences of Black bisexual men and women including stereotypes associates with bisexuality, the experience of coming out, navigating family and religious dynamics as a queer person and more. Join the conversation on social med...2022-04-181h 02Good UpShowing Up For YouLove the show? Send us a text!Do you show up for yourself? Showing up for yourself means that you make choices that honor your emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual needs as they arise. In this week's episode we discuss the concept of showing up for ourselves and how it can be a struggle especially when considering the needs of others. We discuss areas in our lives where we haven't shown up for ourselves including work and relationships as well as steps you can take to show up for you. Join the conversation by using #goo...2022-04-1252 minGood UpToxic Positivity & The Right To ComplainLove the show? Send us a text!Have you ever heard of the phrase "toxic positivity?" Toxic positivity refers dismissing negative emotions and responding to distress with false reassurances rather than empathy. It comes from feeling uncomfortable with negative emotions. This week we discussed how toxic positivity can prevent us from showing up as empathetic, conscious friends. We talk the art of "complaining" and our thoughts on gratitude as it's been taught to us. We even touch on grief and how people show up for those in mourning. Join the conversation online using #gooduptuesday or t...2022-04-0553 minGood UpThe Things We Learn About FriendshipLove the show? Send us a text!Do you place the same value on your friendships that you do on romantic relationships? How do you and your friends resolve problems? In this week's episode episode we explore the nature of our friendships and discuss why many people's platonic relationships don't succeed. We talk communication, friendship breakups, and processing the loss of a friendship. Join the conversation on social media @gooduppod or by using #gooduptuesday.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us h...2022-03-2943 minGood UpImposter Syndrome Be Doing The MostLove the show? Send us a text!Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? It's the feeling of not believing that you are as competent or as qualified as others may perceive you to be - and it's a totally common experience that many people deal with! This week, Maya Angelou (@mayaangelouthebrand) joins us to talk about how imposter syndrome has affected her personally despite experiencing success in multiple facets of her life. We talk imposter syndrome in the work place and where the root of all that insecurity and doubt may lie. Join the conversation o...2022-03-2259 minGood UpTalk Deh Tings: Shave Yuh Head and Live Alone!Love the show? Send us a text!Talk Deh Tings is a special bonus episode drop on Good Up featuring our good sis Diamond (@noirediamonds) where anything goes. In this week's Talk Deh Tings bonus we're talking about things we think every woman should do in her lifetime from shaving your head to living alone. We also talk about the value of confidence and having your own personal space even while in a relationship. Enjoyed this bonus? Let us know by using hashtag #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging us directly @gooduppod. Support the...2022-03-1837 minGood UpMen Don't Deserve MicrophonesLove the show? Send us a text!Have you lost a brain cell as a result of listening to a misogynistic male podcast? You may be entitled to financial compensation. In this week's episode we take aim at the recent spike in misogynistic and otherwise trash male hosted podcasts. We talk "alpha male" and "high value men" - because if we don't pay them a smidge of attention they might keep posting for the sake of it. Join the conversation on social media @gooduppod or by using #gooduptuesday.Support the showEn...2022-03-1554 minGood UpThe Good Up Podcast - Official TrailerLove the show? Send us a text!Good Up is a safe space to talk about those experiences in life we didn't know we all had in common. We're the after work happy hour conversation with your best friend. The place where you bring up the hard parts of life, the ones that made you laugh, and the things that made you who you are. Because who said becoming good up wasn't uncomfortable? Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes every Tuesday! Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Tw...2021-11-1001 minGood UpThe Things We Learn From Our ExesLove the show? Send us a text!Who was your best ex? Who was your worst? What lessons about love, life, and yourself do you think you've learned or can learn from your past relationships? In this week's episode we look back at those big loves in our lives to discuss the lessons learned from those relationships, whether or not we'd ever revisit them and what we think about having friendships with your exes. Join the conversation on social media @gooduppod or by using #gooduptuesday.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? F...2021-11-0251 minGood UpI'd Risk It All For The "D"Love the show? Send us a text!Remember a few years ago when everyone admitted the crazy things they'd do for the "D"? Have you ever flown across the country for it? Risked your job for it? Became the "other" person for it? This episode might be for you. This week Deidre and I discuss all the things that people risk or are willing to do for good sex including all of the times we've been "dickmatized" by a sex partner. Join this hilarious conversation on social media @gooduppod or by using #gooduptuesday.S...2021-10-2650 minGood UpIs Struggle Love A Badge of Honor?Love the show? Send us a text!Have you ever experienced struggle love? Have you been in a tumultuous relationship on and off or experienced abuse disguised as love? Do you believe that all relationships must go through intense struggles in order to be successful? This week we discuss "struggle love" which is the idea that struggle is normal and even a badge of honor in romantic relationships. We touch on our own experiences with struggle love, how we've seen it come to life within our own families and examples of celebrity relationships that could b...2021-10-1948 minGood UpSuccess Doesn't Look The Same AnymoreLove the show? Send us a text!What did success look like to you growing up? Is your success tied to accomplishment? Is it tied to a specific feeling? How did your parents communicate their expectations for you? Did you grow up with the pressure to succeed? In this week's episode our sister Diamond joins us for a heart-to-heart about our changed views on success and the constant feeling of not being good enough. We also talk in depth about how self-care and therapy have changed the way that we once viewed accomplishments. Su...2021-10-121h 00Good UpGet Your Money Ish TogetherLove the show? Send us a text!Do you have your financial situation together? Have you ever created and followed a budget for yourself? Does being financially smart mean we have to sacrifice all of the fun stuff? Niqua V. of "Financially Winning" joins us this week to talk all things finance including tips and suggestions for anyone trying to get a better handle on their funds. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok...2021-09-2858 minGood UpLet's Talk About Casual SexLove the show? Send us a text!Have you ever or do you currently partake in casual sex? What are your rules for your casual sex partners? Do you think that casual sex ALWAYS leads to the development of feelings? Kareem Eugene of The Bashment podcast joins us this week for a continuation of our "Let's Talk About Sex" series on casual sex, f*ck buddies, gender based views on sex and more. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us...2021-09-2157 minGood UpThe Reasons We Need To Set & Respect BoundariesLove the show? Send us a text! Do you have difficulty setting boundaries? Are you aware of some boundaries that you have emotionally, physically, or in other areas of your life? How have people in your life responded when you've set them? This week we discuss boundaries in all categories: from emotional boundaries to those that relate to work, time, physical space, and more. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us h...2021-09-1449 minGood UpThe Things We Learn From Our Ancestors (Generational Trauma)Love the show? Send us a text! Do you think that everyone experiences some form of generational trauma? How has generational trauma affected you or your family and in what ways are you working to heal? In this week's episode, we discuss generational trauma at length including our personal experiences with trauma at the hands of older relatives as well as steps toward acknowledging and healing. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and te...2021-09-0754 minGood UpThe Things We Learn About Ourselves (Shadow Work)Love the show? Send us a text!Have you ever heard of the term "shadow work?" Are you completely honest with yourself about the inner work that you need to do? In this episode, we discuss the concept of "shadow work" and how it can help people on their personal growth and self-love journeys. What is shadow work? Why is it important for everyone to do it? What types of activities can be considered shadow work? How can shadow work help someone become a better person? Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @g...2021-08-3145 minGood UpWhat Do You Mean I'm "Acting White?"Love the show? Send us a text!Have you ever been told that the way you speak or act is "white"? Can a person who isn't White be considered as "acting white" because of their interests? The Nerd With Accents Podcast hosts, Joe and Jay G join us this week for a hilarious episode on being "Black outside the box." In this episode we discuss interests, hobbies, and even ways of speaking that for a long time were considered "white" simply because they don't fall into stereotypical ideas of Blackness. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on...2021-08-2456 minGood UpShould Everyone Own A Business?Love the show? Send us a text!Do you believe everyone should own a business or have a side hustle? This week we're joined by Ivy Walls (Ivy Leaf Farms), Zahra Muse (Author & Serial Entrepreneur), and Mercedes Edney (Ixora Botanical Beauty) to discuss the highs, lows, and realities and owning your own business as a Black woman including burnout, the learning curve, financial strain and more. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and...2021-08-171h 01Good UpMan F*ck This Job!Love the show? Send us a text!Have you ever experienced a "f*ck this job!" moment? Have you ever quit or resigned from a job you hated? What's the worst way you've ever left a job? What do you consider to be a hard-no in terms of toxic work places? This week we reminisce on experiences leaving toxic jobs along with the worst bosses we've ever experienced. Join the conversation on social media by following @gooduppod and using hashtag #gooduptuesday. Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, a...2021-08-1044 minGood UpLet's Talk About Sex WorkLove the show? Send us a text!How educated are you on the world of sex work? Do you believe in the validity of sex work and sexual liberation? Have you ever wondered what it's like being a creator on Only Fans? In this week's episode, blogger and sex work advocate Lucas joins the pod to talk about all things sexual exploration and kinks along with her personal experiences as a sex worker. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the showEnjoyed this e...2021-02-0257 minGood UpThe Trump Presidency And How America's ChangedLove the show? Send us a text!What are your expectations for the new presidential administration? Do you believe that anything will significantly change? We are joined this week by poet, author, cancer research tech, and political enthusiast Biko McMillan for a long overdue and long-awaited dragging of Donald Trump and his entire four-year presidency. Our hosts discuss what our expectations are for the new Biden-Harris administration, our thoughts on America's "place" in the world as a country, and what our fears and hopes are for the country after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Join...2021-01-261h 30Good UpIs Marriage Really For Everybody?Love the show? Send us a text!Do you believe in marriage or have goals to get married? Is marriage really something everyone should aspire to? Should marriage be exactly as the bible or society says it should be? In this week's episode, we tackle the topic of marriage and what our personal thoughts are on traditional vs. non-traditional marriage. We're joined by Jennifer Lehr, a licensed marriage and family therapist and the author of WeConcile®, and our friend Marcelina. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the show...2021-01-191h 24Good UpWas 2020 The Worst Year Ever?Love the show? Send us a text!How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect you? Do you believe that 2020 was the worst year ever? Did you have more good moments or bad? In this week's episode, we take a stab at the year of all years: 2020. From the bad to the good, we're talking about every major milestone that happened this year, from grief and loss, milestones, the pandemic, race conversations and protests, and more. We’d like to wish our listeners a prosperous 2021 and hope you join us for all of our future episodes this year! Join th...2021-01-051h 14Good UpSocial Media & The Fear of Missing OutLove the show? Send us a text!Do you use your phone too often? Do you feel like you have an addiction to social media? How does social media affect your overall mood? In this week's episode Joyce and Britt from the Talk That Talk: Uncensored podcast join us to discuss the idea of "FOMO (Fear of Missing Out" and our obsession with social media and the internet. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and T...2020-12-291h 33Good UpThe Things We Learned From Christianity (Part 1)Love the show? Send us a text!Do you consider yourself to be religious or spiritual? What effect did your family's religious views have on the way you view spirituality today? Is it okay for Christians to believe in multiple forms of spiritual practice? Fanisia joins the pod this week to discuss our respective histories with religion and what caused us all to choose non-traditional routes to pursue our spiritual journeys. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Trigger Warning: This episode includes a discussion of sexual...2020-12-211h 07Good UpThe Things We Learned From Christianity (Part 2)Love the show? Send us a text!Do you consider yourself to be religious or spiritual? What effect did your family's religious views have on the way you view spirituality today? Is it okay for Christians to believe in multiple forms of spiritual practice? Part two of this week's conversation featuring Fanisia focuses on religion vs. spirituality and the different routes young Black people are now taking to explore spiritual practices. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Trigger Warning: This episode includes a discussion of sexual a...2020-12-2158 minGood UpWhat's Your Love Language?Love the show? Send us a text!Do you know your own love language? Have you ever tried to teach a partner how to love you in a specific way? In this week's episode, we're joined by recording artist A.Z.I to discuss our "love language" based on Gary Chapman's 1992 book The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. We all share our thoughts on how love languages have changed our views on relationships and dating. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the...2020-12-151h 13Good UpDid You Know That's A Slur?Love the show? Send us a text!Have you recently discovered that a word in your vocabulary is actually offensive? Do you think that people are being overly sensitive by calling out everything that can be considered a slur? This week's episode touches on offensive language and slurs which many of us may have used in casual conversation in the past. Diamond and Deidre touch on the historical and cultural context of many of those words and why we should be more conscious of the way we speak. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media...2020-10-2344 minGood UpHow Do You Say Sorry?Love the show? Send us a text!Have you ever heard of an "apology language?" Do you ever have a difficult time admitting when you're wrong and apologizing? Is there a specific way that you're known to apologize or that you like to receive apologies? In this week's episode, Diamond and Deidre discuss apology languages, celebrity apologies, and more. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and tell us how you enjoyed the episode...2020-10-081h 02Good UpKeep In Mind That I'm An ArtistLove the show? Send us a text!In what ways have you honored your creativity? Should creatives always pursue their passions full-time? In this week's episode, we're joined by Virgin Islands creators and artists, Kayra J. (Adultin, Love & Hip Hop) and Kyra J. (Kickin It.) We're talking about the journey toward becoming creators, following your artistic dreams despite societal pressure, and the raw truth about what it takes to continue developing your art. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on...2020-09-281h 16Good UpWTF Is A Situationship?Love the show? Send us a text!Have you ever been afraid to commit or dated someone who was? Do you believe in the idea of a "situationship?" Are people in our generation commitmentphobes? Media maven India Monee joins the podcast this week for a chat on "talking" - this generation's code term for casual dating. We're also talking titles, commitment phobia and whether or not we think our generation is too "sex-crazed" to settle down. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod. SPONSOR: This episode is s...2020-09-211h 30Good UpDoes My Vote Even Count?Love the show? Send us a text!Are you an active voter in your country? Do you believe that voting and civic engagement still matter or make a difference? This week we're joined by Priscilla and Imani to discuss the 2020 U.S. presidential elections, voting, the Black community, and why voting this year might be the most important thing we ever do. We also reflect on the last four years, how things have changed, and our honest thoughts on the democratic ticket, civic engagement, activism, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social m...2020-09-141h 30Good UpLet's Talk About Hoe PhasesLove the show? Send us a text!Have you had a "hoe phase?" Do you believe that every person should have a phase or opportunity in life to completely explore their sexuality and preferences? In continuation of our "Let's Talk About Sex" series Diamond and Raedyance join the podcast talk "hoe phases" (sexual liberation/promiscuity for women in the dating scene.) Each of our hosts will address whether we had hoe phases or not and what kinds of sexual shenanigans we've gotten into. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.Su...2020-09-071h 37Good UpKeep That Same Energy For Black WomenLove the show? Send us a text!Do you believe that Black women should be "Black first," "woman first," or is the combination of both inescapable? This week we've dropped an additional episode to discuss the violence, misogyny, and erasure Black women face. From the shooting of rapper Megan thee Stallion, viral videos depicting other instances of physical violence against Black women on social media, relative silence toward police violence against Black women, and more - we're asking the question of whether or not the Black community truly values its women and what it will take for...2020-09-031h 21Good UpYour Colorism Is Not A Preference (Part 2)Love the show? Send us a text!Have you ever perpetuated colorism? This week we're joined by Aniska, Diamond, and Ludence for a two-part discussion on the effects of colorism. In today's episode, the hosts dive into a discussion on our own perpetuations of colorism, as well as the controversy surrounding the skin tones of women like Zoey Saldana and Beyonce. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.SPONSOR: Are you ready to Cultivate Curiosity in your life? Explore the inspiring stories at the link below & be su...2020-08-311h 12Good UpYour Colorism Is Not A Preference (Part 1)Love the show? Send us a text!Do you know what colorism is? Have you ever experienced colorism or taken part in it? Do you think it's still a relevant topic? This week we're joined by Aniska Tonge, Diamond Ritter, and Ludence Romney for part 1 of a 2 part discussion on the effects of colorism, shadeism, and privilege within communities of color. We all discuss our individual colorism-related experiences, recognizing our own privilege, thoughts on tokenism, and hatred masked as "dating preferences." Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod. SPONSOR:2020-08-241h 08Good UpJada Pinkett Smith Is Entangled!?Love the show? Send us a text!So what REALLY happened between Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina? Is Will really cool with all of this? Can the Smiths still be considered "relationship goals?" This week we give our unfiltered thoughts on the controversy surrounding Jada Pinkett Smith's relationship with August Alsina, whether or not we think folks should have "relationship goals", and whether or not societal views on traditional marriages are still relevant in 2020. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod. Support the showEnjoyed this episode? F...2020-08-171h 11Good UpGoing On W/ A Lotta F*** With Theron Thomas!Love the show? Send us a text!Ever wondered who is behind the pen for some of your favorite hits including Miley Cyrus' "We Can't Stop" and Rihanna's "Man Down?" For our Season 3 finale, we're joined by producer, songwriter, and one-half of the internationally recognized duo Rock City, Theron Thomas. Known for his blunt and hilarious nature on social media, Theron helps us recap all of our favorite episodes while sharing his own thoughts on dating, culture, friendships, and more. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod. Support the show...2020-07-131h 06Good UpLet's Talk About VirginityLove the show? Send us a text!What was the experience of losing your virginity like? How was the idea of virginity presented to you as a child by your family? Did your parents speak with you about sex? This week's episode begins a series called "Let's Talk About Sex." For this week, sex blogger and notorious boundary-pusher Tis Best is here to talk virginity stories, double standards, sexual exploration, and other first-time sexual experiences. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod. Support the showEnjoyed this episode? F...2020-07-061h 31Good UpIs The United States A Colonizer?Love the show? Send us a text!Can the U.S. still be considered a colonialist country? Have you ever heard of the dozens of territories owned by the United States? This week three fellow U.S. Virgin Islanders (Tarik, Kaden, and Brigitte) join the podcast to address the experiences of colonial citizens of the United States (residents of U.S. territories.) We're talking nativism, systemic racism, oppression, and whether or not self-determination is still something we should fight for in 2020. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod. Support the sho...2020-06-291h 17Good UpShould Everyone Go To Therapy?Love the show? Send us a text!Have you ever been to therapy? Do you believe that therapy is something everyone should try therapy at some point in their lives? For this week's episode, licensed professional counselor Dr. LaToya Gilmore shares her knowledge on all things therapy for those who want to know what to expect, while Misha Nicole discusses her own experiences with mental health diagnoses, attending therapy sessions, and mental health stigma. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod. Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us...2020-06-2256 minGood UpDoes Cancel Culture Really Exist?Love the show? Send us a text!Do you believe in the idea of "cancel culture?" Have you ever had an artist or well known person you admire be "canceled" for doing or saying something inappropriate? Can a person really be "canceled" forever? In this week's episode we're joined by Cameron to talk cancel culture and everything that's problematic: including all of the artists, tv shows, movies, and even language we once used and maybe even loved that turned out to be quite scandalous. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod. 2020-06-151h 24Good UpEverybody Knows That Boys Don't CryLove the show? Send us a text!Are boys and men really allowed to cry? Are men given space in our society to be vulnerable, sensitive, or display weakness? This week Andre and Malcolm join the podcast for a conversation on male vulnerability, double standards across genders and the idea of "toxic masculinity." They share insight on their journies to becoming more comfortable living outside of gender expectations. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod. Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and T...2020-06-081h 35Good UpThe Friendship BreakupLove the show? Send us a text!Have you ever "broken up" with a friend? How was the ending of this friendship different or similar to a breakup in a romantic relationship? This week we're joined by Tiffany D. Brown, a blogger, social media influencer, and entrepreneur who has had her fair share of friendship breakup experiences. We discuss conflicts and complications along with the thought that has to go into choosing your tribe. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod. Support the showEnjoyed this episode? Find u...2020-06-0159 minGood UpThe Infamous List Of Dating RequirementsLove the show? Send us a text!Have you ever created a list of requirements for a potential partner? Is your list realistic? This week we discuss the infamous checklist that many people create when searching for an ideal partner including differences that might be found on a list created by the opposite sex. We also discuss whether or not these lists are necessary or negative and what each of us has on our own personal list. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod. Support the showEnjoyed t...2020-05-251h 05