C'mon Son!

C'mon Son!

By Daree Allen Nieves and Carla AllenSociety & CultureRelationshipsPersonal Journals
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C'mon Son! episodes

  • Buying Big Ticket Items During a Pandemic
    Daree is contemplating the purchase a new luxury vehicle. It’s just a shiny object. She has the means, but not the need.   Does it matter if she buys the car? Does it help the economy? Or is it irresponsible?      Previous coronavirus discussion:  http://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/covid-convo   Email: [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @thecmonsonpod Voicemail: 757-204-5495
    26 min
  • COVID Convo
    It's challenging to deal with the unknowns of life. Recognizing uncertainty reminds us that we are not in control of everything that goes on in the world.  What we do know is that it is serious, but it is temporary. What good can we take out of this COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to unfold?  Listen as we talk about these themes:
    • 1:35 Panic is contagious too
    • 13:28 Acknowledging feelings about these changes without judgment
    • 14:51 Video conferencing and chats to maintain connections
    • 17:08 Reaching out to elderly neighbors and those who live lone
    • 20:12 Shifts in types of crime during social distancing/quarantine period
    • 22:36 Disappointments caused by cancelled travel plans
    • 29:17 Being prudent and responsible
      How are you dealing with all this?   Email: [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @thecmonsonpod Voicemail: 757-204-5495
    32 min
  • Adventures at Massages and Spas

    My sister and I had a hilarious discussion about good and bad experiences getting massages and other spa treatments. (And no, we don't want the coconut water afterward.)

     

    34 min
  • What We've Learned From Being Single
    Valentine's Day always brings up the topics of love and singleness, and this episode is no different.  Daree & Daj reminisce about lessons learned in different single periods of their lives, rant about people who assume you have time to do whatever just because your single, and rude questions people ask about your romantic status or parenting plans. We chopped it up about:  
    • The most annoying question you get when you're single 3:00
    • "Don't make a man tell you he doesn't want you more than once" 3:56
    • Your partner will to treat you how you allow them to  5:55
    • Cutting people off 11:46
    • Guarding your heart against too much too soon 16:44
    • Living in your purpose while single 19:57
    • Assumptions that you have more time on your hands as a single person (e.g., working late, doing more volunteering in church) 22:20
    • The decision of whether to have a child is personal and not up for debate 27:44
      What have you learned from dating?  And what does Valentine's Day mean to you?   Email: [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @thecmonsonpod Voicemail: 757-204-5495
    35 min
  • Meetings and Meetups
    Church gatherings, meetings and meetups.  People often find a way to come together and when they leave, sometimes they're better off, and sometimes it's a waste of time. You don't always know which way it's gonna go.   00:49 Meetings 10:11 Meetups 18:28 Natural hair meetups in Atlanta 18:58 Church stuff 22:29 Loneliness, mental illness and reaching out for real connection   Former NBA Player Delonte West and mental illness https://youtu.be/8Ke8qx4L1cs   Daree's article: My Loneliness is Killing Me  https://medium.com/@dareeallen/my-loneliness-is-killing-me-lets-reconnect-part-1-1e8d90813afd
    30 min
  • Public Bathroom Shenanigans
    Sometimes you just gotta go.  And when you combine the urge to go with I-95 traffic congestion, anxiety and panic attacks, it gets messy.  Daj explains what happened during her holiday travels and a few requests for those who manage public bathrooms (especially in fast food restaurants).
    25 min
  • Happy New Year and Getting Things Done

    What was supposed to be a rant about New Year's Day and its implications took a sharp turn into a mini-coaching session about goals, accountability, getting organized, and planning to get what you want.  It doesn't matter what day it is-- just start today!

    23 min
  • Trials and Travelations
    'Tis the season for traveling, missing connecting flights, and overall chaos on the highways and byways.  Daree & Daj discuss solo travel, Daj's 50-state goal, recall some harrowing "travelations" and mention their trip plans in 2020.
    25 min
  • Store Pickups
    With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we rely on convenient services like store pickup.  It's better than layaway!   Well, sort of.  
    • Kroger
    • Walmart
    • Target
    • Store apps
    • Kohls
      *This episode is not sponsored by Omaha Steaks, Target or anyone else!   Email: [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @thecmonsonpod Voicemail: 757-204-5495
    28 min
  • Plus-size Fashion
    Clothes shopping can be a major headache for women of all shapes and sizes, but for "plus size" women, it's especially challenging.    
    • Daree's journey of being underweight to overweight over the years 1:00
    • Gwynnie Bee subscription box 3:45
    • StitchFix subscription box 8:45
    • Torrid 10:34
    • Daj's weight loss efforts  12:24
    • Back to Torrid 13:56 
    • Lane Bryant 19:17
    • Challenges of disproportionate fitting 20:37
    • Tummy tuck 23:10
    • Ashley Stewart 24:30
    • Loni Love, Ashley Graham, Lizzo 25:32
    • Last words of encouragement 28:20
        *This episode is not sponsored by Torrid!*  Daj just really loves them 🙂     Apps we use: Weight Watchers, Fitbit, My Fitness Pal   Email: [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @thecmonsonpod Voicemail: 757-204-5495
    30 min

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What happens when 2 sisters get together and start talking about the shenanigans of life?