Alex and Novella explain why they've been gone for so long. Trigger warning as we talk about death and how to support people that are dealing with grief and loss.

(00:06) Intro (01:02) Our hiatus explained (09:10) Tips to support a person grieving (28:38) The importance of life insurance (35:15) Overcoming the stigma surrounding death (43:52) Outro

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Alex and Novella discuss the politics surrounding black hair, poor party etiquette, and finding local restaurant gems. 

Timestamps (0:00) Intro (0:31) The podcast summer Hiatus (1:11) GRM Gala's best and worst dressed (6:28) Will there be another 'Plymouth Shooting' due to poor mental health post-pandemic? (9:20) Reconnecting with the community post-pandemic (12:49) Victory for Britney Spears (15:14) The politics surrounding black hair (22:10) Proper party etiquette (30:18) Love or hate relationship with London (39:03) Advice to our younger selves.

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Alex and Novella discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, holding yourself in high esteem, and relinquishing control. 

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Alex and Novella are perplexed by the unhealthy obsession that some cis straight men have with gay men and whether bathing is an act of privilege. 

Timestamps (0.00) Intro (1.00) Dababy's homophobic antiques and homophobia in music (11.45) Is mandatory to bathe daily? (25:10) The impact of Millennial managers and whether Gen Z rates us. 

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This week Alex & Novella discuss what life would be like if we were Prime Minister and why you're not obliged to spend your money with black businesses. 

Timestamps (0.00) Intro, (01:03) Why are phones so expensive? (6:28) Follow London, You will go Broke! (15:25) Alex & Novella for prime minister (21:31) Hoarding syndrome (30:17) Black-owned business horror stories.

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Alex and Novella discuss Chrissy Teigen suffering from depression due to cancel culture and our personal experiences with overcoming jealousy. 

Timestamps (0:00) Intro (03:00) Love Island 2021 Review (12:30) Are you cut out to be an influencer? (18:02) Chrissy Teigen battling depression after being cancelled (24:56) Why do some people post more on socials than others? (43:10) Overcoming jealousy (58:19) Stay safe post Freedom day (01:06:54) Advice to our younger selves. 

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This Week Alex & Novella discuss how to achieve rich aunty vibes and how to avoid being ripped off as an intern. 

Timestamps (0:00) Reviewing fast-food establishment in London, (03:44) Intro, (04:34) What it really takes to be a rich Aunty, (20:59) Who should foot then bill at a birthday celebration? (24:28) Legalities surrounding internships and work experience in the UK, (52:19).

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Alex & Novella have a candid discussion concerning matters surrounding weight and contraception. 

Timestamps (00:52) Wisdom from our parents and how our relationship with them changes as we grow (08:33) Our contraception journey and the best contraception for us (36:15) Handling fat fighters and weight shamers. 

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Alex and Novella discuss everything from the Matt Hancock affair to The Derek Chauvin sentencing. 

Timestamps: (01:19) Has justice been served with Derrick Chauvin? (04.40) Matt Hancock failed to keep his hands to himself. (21:45) Is it right to use religious leaders to encourage anti-vaxxers in ethnic minorities (35:30) Covid is spread when you dance? (38:20) Britney Spears was held captive in a conservatorship battle with dad. (52:18) Does a man still have a duty of care after a relationship ends (58:18) Advice to our younger selves.

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Alex and Novella discuss 2021 being filled with postponed events, Our confusion regarding high profile men cheating on their beautiful wives (Carmelo and Lala Anthony), Men that handle rejection badly, Toxic masculinity in fatherhood & more. 

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