Back 2 Basics

Welcome to the first episode of season 2! In this episode, my guest Danielle talks about her experience dealing with her most recent toxic ex-boyfriend. We discuss whether the word toxic is overused and what some of the real issues are behind toxic behavior. Every relationship is toxic. THE END. Stay safe tho... haha jk... 

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Guest - @dnellexx

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I bet you can't guess what this episode is about! JK, obviously... In this episode, the crew discusses proper first-date etiquette that may not be commonly practiced. We could make a novel on this topic alone but we picked a few first date practices that we enjoy.

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Mr. Smiles and Natalie are back after a long unexpected break! During that time, your two hosts spent most of their time conducting intensive research on the intricacies of relationships... In other words, they went on lots of dates. In this episode, we analyze Natalie's first few dates as a newly single woman! 

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In this episode of Back 2 Basics, we talked to Caycee Clark, a charismatic young mom with a heart of gold. Caycee, who just recently turned 29 had her son at 17 and gives the inside details on what it's really like being a teenage mother. Sixteen and pregnant was more than just a show for her... it was her reality! 

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This week we introduced our second guest to the show, the one, and only Dylan Tooby! Dylan is a single father of two who has a passion for self-development and going against societal expectations. Although Dylan does not date in the traditional sense, he has an interesting perspective on why traditional dating does not seem to work for a lot of people. 

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In 2021, the only baggage you need to be carrying is a travel bag…as soon as it’s safe to fly again! This week's episode is short and sweet, Mr. Smiles and Natalie talk about baggage and why it's so hard for people to let go of the past.

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If 2020 were a Flag, it would be Red! In this week's episode, we discuss different types of Red Flags, some of which might not be so obvious. Mr. Smiles and Natalie debate on why some things may or may not considered a Red Flag while in the dating stage. The episode concludes with Green Flags and behavior that you should be looking for in a significant other. Let's leave the Red Flags in 2020!

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In this week's episode, we discuss the worst part of any relationship. The End. In other words, breaking up! We explore reasons to end a relationship, how to cope with the end of a relationship, as well as why some breakups are actually a good thing.

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