HEY COUSINS, or should we say "see you soon!"? 

Find out why in our not-so-last episode of CQC!

Happy April Fools Day, Cousins! In this episode, we reminisce on some great times we've shared that have kept us laughing over the years, and end by explaining some positive benefits of laughter1

Hey Cousins! In today's episode, we discuss the negative connotations associated with the phrase "Strong Woman". Oh yeah, it's Jae's Birthday! 

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References: 
Jae's Cash App: $JaelynMontgomery97 

Hey Cousins! We're back this week to sing praises to WOMANHOOD! 

We take a look at the similarities in our personal stories to womanhood and express our love for women, even in a society that tears us apart! 

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Hey Cousins! 

This week we celebrated International Women's Day, an international holiday where we celebrate the achievements of women across different countries and cultures! In this episode we discuss the differences and similarities in women spanning across our world through the lenses of beauty standards, political standards and so much more! 

Join in on the conversation and remember to leave a review after every episode! 

Resources: 
Malala's Story: https://malala.org/malalas-story
Georgina's Story: https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/former-members-of-parliament/beyer-georgina/ 

It's National Women's History Month and we're coming in HOT! 

Join us this week as we discuss all things AUTONOMY!  

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References: 

Jane Adams & Hull House- https://www.hullhousemuseum.org/about-jane-addams

Brittany Broaddus - Smith & The Intimacy Firm https://www.theintimacyfirm.com/

Audre Lorde -https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde

The Hyde Amendment- https://www.aclu.org/other/access-denied-origins-hyde-amendment-and-other-restrictions-public-funding-abortion

Erik Ericsons Psychological Stages of Development- https://www.verywellmind.com/erik-eriksons-stages-of-psychosocial-development-2795740

We're ending Black History Month by taking a step back to dig deeper into the issue of colorism and appropriation faced in the Black community. 

In this episode, we hold a conversation about cultural appropriation and how colorism has affected our personal lives, how colorism plays a large role in dating and relationships, ways to effectively compliment Black children, and why this topic is so taboo in our nation. 

Intro/ Outro Music: 
Jameson' "Fresh Out (Outro)" 
 

Happy Valentine’s Day! 

While we prepare for the day of love, do you know your love language? Join Alundra, Jae, and Bria as they discuss the importance of knowing your love language and how to use it in all aspects of your life! 

Want to know your love language? Take the test: 

https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

Intro/ Outro Song: 

Jameson- “Fresh Out (Outro)

 https://open.spotify.com/artist/7gbJ93FqX58Icoq8mmG2qz

Black Influences mentioned in this episode: 

 Michelle Alexander

https://twitter.com/thenewjimcrow?lang=en

 Shan Boodram

https://twitter.com/shanboody

 Eli Simone

https://twitter.com/thematchercoach

Happy Black History Month! We're keeping it Blackity Black Black, and (as always) we're keeping it REAL.

In this episode, we define what Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome is and give some of the current day effects of slavery while offering ways to combat them. Also, stay as the conversation heats up after bringing up the recent colorism allegations being faced by Dani Leigh!

Resources:
 
Intro/ Outro: Jameson- "Fresh Out (Outro)"
https://open.spotify.com/album/7n14WMoEK7AsXGK4TuX640

Resources on PTSS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGjSday7f_8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rorgjdvphek
https://bookshop.org/books/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome-america-s-legacy-of-enduring-injury-and-healing-9780985217273/9780985217273

Understanding the correlation between capitalism and racism:
Anderson, Kevin B. 2010, Marx at the Margins: On Nationalism, Ethnicity, and Non-Western Societies, Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Visualizing Capitalism (Jae's Netflix Suggestion)-
Watch Platform Trailer: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXBhIiFDUq8

Watch Documentary on Black Women Entrepreneurs (Bria's Netflix suggestion)
"She Did That"  Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/title/81194454

Free Mental Health Resources for Black People: 
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a32826823/free-therapy-black-community/

https://therapygroupdc.com/therapist-dc-blog/black-lives-matter-mental-health-resources-for-people-of-color/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/african-american

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-and-african-american-communities-and-mental-health

https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

https://blackmenheal.org/

https://therapyforblackmen.org/

In this episode, we discuss the normalities of New Year Resolution fall-offs, and ways we pick ourselves back up.
A common factor most want to change at the start of the new year is our HEALTH. Listen as we discuss how disparities in grocery availability may play a part in healthy living. We'll also explore how the body positivity movement has drastically changed and deterred from its original mission. 

Honorable Mentions
Intro/ Outro Music: 
Jameson, "Fresh Out (Outro)"
https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Out-Outro-Explicit/dp/B08FVP5BKH

Jae's Food Blog 
IG: @JustButterMeUp
Facebook: Butter Me Up
https://www.instagram.com/justbuttermeup/

Lizzo's Detox Backlash:
https://www.usatoday.com/entertainment/

ZenHabits.net
The Ultimate Guide To Motivation: How to Achieve Any Goal
by Leo Babauta
https://zenhabits.net/the-ultimate-guide-to-motivation-how-to-achieve-any-goal/

The Grocery Gap Study
http://thefoodtrust.org/uploads/media_items/grocerygap.original.pdf

History of the Body Positivity Movement
- https://emilydiscovers.com/2020/06/13/the-history-of-body-positivity/
-http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/26765/
-Horkheimer, M, & Adorno, T. (1986). The culture industry: Enlightenment as mass deception.