The holiday shopping season is in full swing and this week we’re talking about NIFTY GIFTIES! Listen in as we share our gift giving strategies, favorite places to shop, and let you in on some of the gifts we’re excited to give this year (plus plenty more shenanigans). **also, apologies for the glitch from 54:02 - 54:05 (life happens!!!)**

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Kent Woods

This week we channel our inner Oprah to dive into our FAVORITE THINGS (fair warning, we love a lot of things - especially books 🙈). Listen as we share our faves from blogs to podcasts to skincare tools and beyond!

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Welcome to Crying Laughing Podcast! In our inaugural episode we discuss what made us laugh/cry this week, give a little insight into who we both are and how we met, and preview what’s to come on the podcast!

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Intro + Outro Music By:

Kent Woods

In this week's episode I answer 27 personal questions in honor of my 27th birthday which was on Friday, August 7! Be sure to follow The Balancing Effect on Instagram at @thebalancingeffect and visit www.the-balancing-effect.com to stay updated on all the things.

In this week's episode I talk about how to stop comparing yourself to others…specifically on social media when people can look and seem “filtered” and “perfect.” This was a question I received on Instagram and I think it’s an important one to discuss! Be sure to follow The Balancing Effect on Instagram at @thebalancingeffect and visit www.the-balancing-effect.com to stay updated on all the things.

In this week’s episode I talk about how to find some joy amidst the sh*t show that is the world right now, things I do regularly that that make me a happier person, how to reduce anger and frustration during these crazy times, and then I also give some life advice and answer job related questions considering the current state of our economy. Be sure to follow The Balancing Effect on Instagram at @thebalancingeffect and visit www.the-balancing-effect.com to stay updated on all the things.

In this week’s episode I talk about female friendships, what healthy friendships look like, and how to maintain friendships as adults. Be sure to follow The Balancing Effect on Instagram at @thebalancingeffect and visit www.the-balancing-effect.com to stay updated on all the things.

In this week’s episode I talk about my history with anorexia and how it shaped me into the person I am today. Be sure to follow The Balancing Effect on Instagram at @thebalancingeffect and visit www.the-balancing-effect.com to stay updated on all the things.

In this week’s episode I talk about how to minimize your life, simplify, and spend less money overall. This is something I've actively worked at over the past couple of years and I've seen a huge shift in my anxiety and overall mood because of it. In this episode I also chat, as always, about everything I'm currently reading, watching, and listening to. I also highlight some recent people I've followed on Instagram and think you should be following too! They are all incredible Black women and will add more voices to your social media feed. See below for them! Be sure to follow The Balancing Effect on Instagram at @thebalancingeffect and visit www.the-balancing-effect.com to stay updated on all the things.

People to follow:

Activists

@rachel.cargle

@nicoleacardoza

@ebonyjanice

@mspackyetti

@danielleprescod

Wellness

@ashleymitchfit

@balancedles

@ohhappydani

@iamchrissyking

@minaa_b

@hannahbronfman

Style

@waityouneedthis

@musingsofacurvylady

@shadesofpinck

@candacemread

Lifestyle

@lifeonabanjo

@asiyami_gold

@ayanagabriellelage

@ivirlei

@toimarie

@iamtabithabrown

Artists

@winnie.weston

@briapaints

@sew_trill

Decor

@truehome_

@homemadebycarmona

@nicolemcrowder

@boleroadtextiles