The stakes of academic pressure are wild! and were getting real about its toll on our self-worth. In this week's episode, we chat about how high school experiences stack up around the world, comparing North America's wild grad parties to the strict routines of African high schools, and how socio-economic status affects higher education admissions. Thanks to a viral TikTok, we get into the details of different parenting styles, free education, and how much parents get involved in school.

Then, we switch gears to talk about the internet's most loved and hated influencers like Lizzo, Fanita, Alix Earle, and Monet; body image trends, and the challenges Black women face in the influencer world. We wrap it all up with a word about Job and staying strong through life’s ups and downs. Tune in and join the convo! #ItsAMouthful

Chapters

(00:05) - The  Pressure Is Getting Worser:  Will Expectations Make or Break Us? 

(06:48) -  Different Strokes for Different Folks.

(11:23) - Turning point: Grade 10 Subject Selection.

(15:31) - Navigating the Maze: Racism and Other Student Struggles.

(27:40) - Fanita, Fanita, Fanita!

(43:01) - Veneer Techs, Ozempic, Fame and Shame.

(58:05) - A word!

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After many a struggle trying to record this episode, were finally back! The conversation gets real as we chat about this year's met gala disaster and the pitfalls of performative activism, the nuances of friend group dynamics and letting each other lead, and off course, the 'Black Wife Effect' and the hypocrisy surrounding the attitudes of men. It's funny, it's chaotic,  #ItsAMouthful 

Chapters

(00:08) - The DJ is conducting a troubleshoot test

(02:49) - Type-A girlies  navigating friendship dynamics 

(09:35) - The "Black Wife Effect"

(19:38) - The worst commencement speech, trad wife propaganda and mother blame

(29:09) - Let them eat cake, Palestine and  performative activism

(47:15) - New Tattoos, and reflections on our youth 

(54:09) - Meeting our listeners in real life

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Ever wonder what would happen if your significant other dropped a bombshell of a controversial comment over dinner? We're slicing through the tension, and sharing our thoughts on whether these moments can shatter your love life or spice it up with understanding. In the realm of friendships and the social media age, it's easy to be swept away by waves of comparison and envy. Later, we chat about the persistent, systemic problem of colorism that is woven into the fabric of our lives as Black women from that racist Louisiana College student to The Real Housewives. Plus, we answer a dilema submission from you, one of our annonies. #ItsAMouthful

(00:10) - Difficult Conversations With your Problematic Partner

(06:34) - Never Say Never

(11:14) -Systemic Racism and Privilege

(20:47) - Colorism is Rampant On Reality TV 

(38:49) - Navigating Insecurities in Friendships

(45:54) - Social Media Envy

(50:54) -  Your Annonymous Submission

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On this rollercoaster of an episode, Avox and I, Charity dive headfirst into what we've dubbed the 'crush recession' – where finding a decent crush feels as rare as a unicorn sighting. Blaming the daily grind for our romance drought, we  ponder on whether our obsession with work is snuffing out our love lives. Shifting gears, we share from personal experiences,  confronting the biases that can gatekeep necessary health services and challenge the oversimplified narratives that exclude and label. From gym encounters to the trending use of weight loss drugs, we're discussing the complex relationship between body image and the path to wellness. It's not all doom and gloom though! We've got a hilarious tale to share about an Uber ride that turned another dull commute into an oasis of laughter. Because sometimes, all it takes is a dash of humor to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.So grab your headphones and join the conversation because #ItsAMouthful

(00:09) - The Crush Crisis

(11:17) -  BMI perceptions

(17:53) - Body Image and Society: Leave me alone

(26:54) - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

(40:03) - I'm an Angry Black Woman 

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00:09) - Celebrating Womanhood

(13:33) - Superstitions and Sleep Paralysis

(25:55) - Protecting your relationship online

(40:09) - Black Women and Church Hurt

(50:51) - Kate baby where are you? 

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Welcome back to the highly anticipated Season Four of A Mouthful Podcast! Join your favourite duo Charity and Asante as they delve into the captivating tale buzzing across the internet: *cue drumroll Reesa Teesa's  "Who TF Did I Marry?" TikTok saga, spanning 52 parts and 8 hours total. Reesa Teesa shared the unsettling details of her relationship with a man named "Legion" and their relationship, which began during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, where he allegedly lied about his job, family and background. From fabricating conversations with fictional relatives to fabricating bank statements for non-existent accounts and all the LIES!! spun by a man who Reesa and the internet have dubbed "The United Nations of red flags" lets get into it.

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Welcome back to the highly anticipated Season Four of A Mouthful Podcast! Join your favourite duo Charity and Asante as they kick off the new season with a bang, talking vacationing in the Dominican Republic as they celebrate turning a quarter-century old. The  INs and OUTs of the New Year, and discuss the intentional living they're aiming for in 2024. From heartwarming moments of vulnerability to navigating the complexities of everyday microaggressions  they share their personal journeys with  both resilience and humour as they always do.

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Welcome to the season finale of A Mouthful Podcast! We're breaking down Queen Bey's Renaissance film and chatting about the effects of stan culture on media consumption. We show some appreciation for the labor that goes into the creation of such mega shows at that level of artistry. "Sandwich gate" the wild twitter story about friendship; boundaries and some bombastic side eye behaviours. 

we answer a question for Would you ever go through your partner's phone? We're breaking down the pros, cons, and all the messy stuff in between. Get ready for some real talk!

As we wrap up this season, we gotta shout out to all you amazing folks for the constant support. Wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons and an epic new year! We're signing off with laughter, thoughts, and a promise – we'll be back with even  better chats in the new year. Until then, keep it real, stay curious, and don't forget to hit play on our previous episodes for some gems.  It's Honestly A Mouthful!

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In this episode, we chat about being in our "Gratitude-era", Charity's brand new pink IPhone and the transformative power of perspective. Small joys, beautiful moments, and the ability to find happiness amidst life's trials. We talk about the complexities of single-hood, loving it, hating it and  the pressure to 'fix' ourselves before being considered worthy of it.

Diving further into gratitude; we talk about how out of touch billionaires, like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Kim Kardashian;  and ask whether their wealth truly brings them contentment, and fulfillment.

Lastly, we  take you beyond the glossy facade of "representation"  and why we will no longer be applauding fish for swimming. From the messaging in the barbie movie, the controversial Victoria's Secret show and the body shaming that permeates our society as plus sized women to performative DEI initiatives that do more harm at work. It's Honestly A Mouthful!

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Chapters

00:08 Our Gratitude Era

05:18  A new perspective on Single-hood

08:23 Billionaires, Happiness and First world Problems

19:42 Representation and Beauty Standards in Media

28:00 Body Shaming and our experiences

35:50 Our Roman Empire

44:33 All the things wrong with  DEI

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We're taking a trip down memory lane and reminiscing about those carefree college days when we used to live on campus; the days when the only thing we worried about was making it in time for class and our parents took care of everything else. God's hand in our academic and personal journeys and making room for serendipity in our lives. We get into the  topic of some women's delusional  expectations and the complex dynamics of relationships and  asking men for money chile! We aren't shy about discussing the struggle of being valued primarily for your appearance,  being labelled a gold digger, and how women are capitalizing on the male gaze.  

As we near the end of our chat, we talk about tough love versus gentle care in friendships,  and the value of allowing each other the space to grow and make mistakes.  Lastly, we couldn't resist discussing the "Married Men Rizz" thread that had twitter up in arms this week and the embarrassing but all too real pain of your first heartbreak (Sorry Lupita) It's always  A Mouthful! over here.

(0:06:45) Reminiscing on Uni Days and God's Role in Our Journeys 

(0:18:45)  Delusional Expectations and Asking Men for Money 

 (0:32:00)  "Gold Diggers" and Capitalizing on the Male Gaze 

(0:45:00) Nurturing Friendships: Tough Love vs Gentle Care 

(0:57:00) Twitter Case Study: "Married Men Rizz" 

 (1:08:25) Reflecting on First Heartbreaks 

(1:15:30)  A random game of Song Association 

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