Curious and Cultured

Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? Or, in this case, where in the world is Curious and Cultured? As you might know, we live and work away from the country we were raised in. Dagny is in Ghana and Damali is in China. We have had a lot of adventures.

In this episode, we share our experience navigating different cultures, expectations, and life while living abroad.

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Have you heard of PCOS? Do you or someone you know have experience with PCOS?

PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It is a complex hormonal and metabolic disorder. The common symptoms include ovarian cysts, irregular menstrual periods, and excess androgen levels. The cause of this disorder is unknown, but is believed to have genetic and environmental influences. According to the medical industry, there is no cure.

In this episode, we share our experience living with PCOS, share resources for what has helped us, and reflect on advocacy for women's health.

We felt inspired to do this because we felt it would be helpful to share different perspectives. Dagny has been healing and managing her PCOS symptoms for 13 years. Damali has started exploring options to manage her PCOS symptoms this year. So, we are able to share what it is like being at the beginning and after the middle of this journey.

As a disclaimer, we do mention blood, pain, and suicide in this episode. It's not gruesome, but please be advised.

We hope you feel seen and encouraged. This is an important topic for all genders to understand, regardless if you have ovaries.

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With all of this talk about gender fluidity, where do we fit? Is it time to explore broader horizons? Where did our ideas of how to express our gender come from? In this episode, we share our experiences in developing our definition of what it means to express ourselves and our gender.

We understand this can be a tricky subject for some. As a disclaimer, we are not referring to alternative pronouns, orientation, etc as a focus. Instead, we are opening the conversation to reflect on how gender roles continue to evolve and how to navigate trends and authenticity individually.

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How are you doing with your generational cycles? Feeling excited? Lost? Fun? All the above? We know we are not the only ones who think this journey is an endless roller coaster sometimes. In this episode, we share our experience in identifying patterns and themes within you that reflect generational cycles. Plus tips on how to be more accepting of yourself and others.

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When someone in your community is harmed or going through a tough time, do you respond to see how you can assist, or lean into gossip? Let's discuss the Megan Thee Stallion case and how it reflects on industry politics and respectability bias. Regardless if you followed the case or the artist, this episode shares some gems on how we navigate bias and assumptions we all have experienced.

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We know we are not the only siblings who have experienced a variety of dynamics within our relationship. Especially with the myths and realities surrounding sibling and family hierarchies.

In this episode, we share our experience navigating the evolutions of our sibling relationship, debunking and embodying the truths behind being the 1st born and 2nd born, and how sibling relations can reflect and heal generational cycles.

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Are you clumsy or is Mercury in retrograde? Were you someone who always checked their horoscope in the back of magazines? Or do you insist astrology has nothing to do with you?

In this episode, we share our experience discovering what astrology has to do with our lives. We talk about how we use it, what we think of online readers, and share tips on what you might enjoy about your own astrology.

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Did the movie Wakanda Forever give what it needed to give? Are we getting better at handling grief individually and collectively? How is art reflecting reality in the Black Panther Marvel universe? In this episode, we share our reflections on Black Panther Wakanda Forever, what we loved and what we needed more of, and the themes that stood out to us.

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We know we are not the only ones who can watch our favorite Studio Ghibli movies a million times and never get tired of them. Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1985. Their movie catalog is famous for unique storytelling that blends fantasy, adventure, and deep themes.

In this episode, we share our experience exploring our favorite Studio Ghibli movies, the story themes that stand out to us, and how to navigate the legacy and magic of a project when it needs to be passed on to the next leader or generation.

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As the generation that has experienced the most changes in technology advancement in the past 4 decades, we have a bit of wisdom on how to navigate social media. In this episode, we share how our experience with social media has evolved, where did social activism go, and how to be intentional with your "why." Let us know what you think of the episode.

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