Cry About It

We talk about the pieces of art, words, and media we treat like modern scriptures—the things we return to for comfort, clarity, or direction. From poems to fashion shows, we unpack what grounds us.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We chat about what community means in practice, what it takes to build strong community, and how to find yours.

Relevant Links

@bynthabiseng on Instagram

“What Do We Owe Each Other?” Sylly Podcast Episode

“Love on a Timeline with Esther Perel” What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast Episode

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We’re chat about what community means in practice, what it takes to build strong community, and how to find yours.

Relevant Links

@bynthabiseng on Instagram

“What Do We Owe Each Other?” Sylly Podcast Episode

“Love on a Timeline with Esther Perel” What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast Episode

Leave us a voicemail and follow us on Instagram at @cryaboutit_pod.

For general inquiries and advertising questions, email us at [email protected].

Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We talk about the pressure young women are facing to get (and stay) skinny, how thinness became politicized and how fascism preys on women's self-doubt to keep us in line.

Further Reading

Eliza McLamb, “It’s Never Over” Substack Essay

Sisipho Mbuli, “Fascism thrives on women's self-doubt” Substack Essay

“Internet Thin Culture Is Back” by Michelle Santiago Cortés (The Cut)

“How the far right is using thinness to radicalise women and teen girls” by Lois Shearling (openDemocracy)

“We Still Suck at Talking About Celebrities’ Bodies” by Chantal Fernandez (The Cut)

The paradox of online “body positivity” by Rebecca Jennings (Vox)

“On keeping women skinny so they don’t get too powerful” Substack Essay

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We’re unpacking the experiences that shaped our inner child, how we’re healing her, and how we’re bringing our inner child joy as adults.

Further Reading

TEDx Gloria Zhang | How Healing Your Inner Child Can Transform Your Relationships

Time, Why Is Everyone Working on Their Inner Child? by Angela Haupt

Self, How to Reparent Your Inner Child by Carol L. Dodd

Leave us a voicemail and follow us on Instagram at @cryaboutit_pod.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We talk with creative entrepreneur and content creator Onose Ijewere (@highvibebyonose) about how to handle a career shift, trusting your intuition through big transitions, and get a sneak peak into the being a content creator. 

Links

Onose’s Newsletter

Follow Onose on Instagram and TikTok

Onose’s Website

The Odyssey Plan

What Now? with Trevor Noah

Weight For It

Leave us a voicemail and follow us on Instagram at @cryaboutit_pod.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We chat about navigating intense emotions, avoiding the "crash out" and the power of positive self-talk.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx. Outro music is Little Homies by Vince Staples.

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We talk with Stephanie Yeboah about her solo-travel adventures, how exploring grew her self-confidence, and tricks to solo-travel safely.

Links

Follow Stephanie on Instagram and TikTok Stephanie’s Website Pre-order Stephanie’s Book, “Chaotic Energy” ****

Leave us a voicemail and follow us on Instagram at @cryaboutit_pod.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We're answering spicy questions from our Crybabies on all things dating, situationships, and sex.

Dating Coach Anwar on Instagram

Dating Intentionally Podcast, "Ask A Sex Educator"

Books Mentioned

Be Not Afraid of Love, Mimi Zhu

Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Alderton

All About Love, bells hooks

Leave us a voicemail and follow us on Instagram at @cryaboutit_pod.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We chat about the tough transition from college to adulthood and how tapping into community can make all the difference.

Further Reading

Steven Mintz, “The Tangled Transition to Adulthood”

Reddit thread on the transition from college to adulthood 

The Whitney Museum, Edges of Ailey Exhibition

Leave us a voicemail and follow us on Instagram at @cryaboutit_pod.

For general inquiries and advertising questions, email us at [email protected].

Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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