PTSD: Not just a problem for soldiers

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back to Season 2 of the Dropping Dymes Podcast! Yo, we missed y'all, and hoping y'all missed us as much! We're back and ready to tell our truth, and we still ain't no snitches!!!✊🏾

Coming back at you all with good conversations, and we're jumping out here the conversation about PTSD.

I think a lot of us were introduced to it when family and friends came back from active war zones who were in the military, but later realized that some of us have been functioning through a life that is traumatic and stressful.

We usually hear about it being stress from gunshots, dangerous situations, assault of any kind, but have we thought the PTSD set up from past relationships, friendships, jobs, managers, etc?

We have to recognize some of these things for exactly what they are, so that we can learn from it, grow from it and continue to grow from it!

We hope the conversation opens up more conversations, discussions and awareness to what you could possibly be going through. Remember to Share, Comment, Subscribe, hit that 🔔  and 👍🏾!

We love y'all, and thanks for letting us borrow a little of your time!

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Welcome to another episode of Dropping Dymes Podcast!

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We had to give y'all some more of this quickie action, only because we love y'all! And ohhh, we've got a good one for y'all! Roger was still with us, so we had to take it up a notch...lol

What are your beliefs? Would you consider yourself spiritual, religious, atheist, what? All of us on the pod have a similar background, but things have driven us all in our own direction. What about you, what do you believe, who do you pray to, where does your strength come from?

No matter the name, the title or source, as long as it provides you with belief, strength and love, it's where you should be!

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Intro and outro music Just Venting by Dirty Dan

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A Dropping Dymes Quickie! We finally got the infamous Roger on the show ladies and gents! And the topic is a good one to get you thinking, and maybe doing something different going forward.

What do you want them to say at your funeral?

As morbid as it may sound, it's really not about being DEAD in the future, but more so to get us thinking about how  we LIVE right now, in the present. Will they say you were hilarious, you were the friend they always needed, will they say you saved their life? Well, we give you what we hope is said about us but those we know, love and care about.

As always, thanks for spending a little of your time with us. While you're here, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, COMMENT and 👍🏾. Roger gave us a new one, hit that bell too, so you're notified of all of our shenanigans! 💪🏾✊🏾✌🏾

Hey hey hey, it is EPISODE 10, and of course, its another good!we made it, and we have got a couple of good topics for the DDP fam! Even with these topics, you know we wander off and add a little something from other angles too, so tune in and take this ride with us!

3:11- It's "Me Time," where you do whatever you need to do to make sure you're good. What does that look like for you, how's it spent,  do you feel like you get enough time for yourself, or do you even think it's needed? We think it's definitely different for everyone, especially as it pertains to our mental well-being, so please, be sure you carve out some me time, whether alone or with others.

39:30- Who have you admired, who's mentored you, who's been your greatest influences?  Who helped in the molding of the you that you are, in a sense? Those people helped us into the people we are, whether good or...not so good. And influences aren't always to push you to be like then, but sometimes to be the opposite.  Who are yours, and have you told them "thank you" lately? Give them their flowers 💐 while you can!

As always, we, the Dropping Dymes Podcast want to thank you for showing love, for the feedback, the comments, the likes, the messages, all of it, we want to thank you for just being you! This is a huge deal for us! Episode 10 s the end of our first season, and it definitely feels like it was a successful one! Definitely recognizable growth, along with the recognizable love! I promise we love you all too! Please continue to subscribe, share, comment and 👍🏾!!!

What and How: Questions to the present to help our past and grow the future

Hey hey everybody and welcome to episode 9 of the Dropping Dymes Podcast! You could've been anywhere in the world, but you're here with us, so big thanks! We've got a good one for you, as always. We want to get you thinking, talking back to us, sharing those thoughts, so in the words of the Great Wallace, LETSSSSSSS GOOOOOOO!!!

9:00- If you could back to your younger self and tell them ANYTHING, what would say? I think we all loved this question, but knowing what we know now, how would you give it to your younger self? These answers are our own, but make so much sense for us, but maybe even for you. What would you tell your younger self? Let us hear your answers in the comments.

52:11- How do you help, offer support or offer yourself when someone close to you is having a "moment" or a mental crisis? Sometimes we have to be something more for those close to you, but how do we help? And when helping, have you ever found yourself getting overwhelmed with that role?  Let's talk about it, out loud!

Another great episode in the books! Episode 9 didn't give us what 8 gave, but it has its own moments that are needed and should be remembered and shared. Remember to SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT and 👍🏾!

Remember that we love y'all, and can't wait to see you in the comments! 💪🏾✊🏾🤞🏾

Body counts changing minds, making more money changing hearts, and protection for all or your own.

Episode 8: The Great 8 as Wallace puts it, and we're sharing our thoughts on if body counts matter when choosing a partner, as men, are you okay with dating a women who makes more money, and lastly, do you, or do you feel obligated to protect only the women in your circle or to protect all women? Its all just our opinions based on our experiences and perspectives, but that's what y'all came to see right? But we would absolutely LOVE to hear yours. So comment, let us know your thoughts.

5:30- Do body counts matter as it pertains to dating? There are so many factors that can effect this, but without getting deep into convo with that potential partner, would that number scare you off or hinder you from potentially getting to know someone you find attractive or want to date? Let's talk, and be real!

43:00- As a man, do you thunk you could date a woman who makes more money than yourself? Some men are okay with the whole thing, but some men can't even get past idea of it. Money shouldn't be weaponized on either side, but does the thought of that scare you? Let's hear your thoughts.

58:05- Do you think you should protect all black women, or just the women in your circle? Should this even be a question at all nowadays, or has today's society become a "let me mind my business" kind of world? It goes a little deeper than just a physical protection, but let's hear your thoughts on this one.

From the Dropping Dymes Podcast crew, we really appreciate you all, but we really appreciate our female viewers. Know that you are protected, appreciated and cared for!

Thanks for letting us borrow some of your time, so subscribe, share, comment and 👍🏾.  We love you all and thanks for coming through!

The Dropping Dymes Podcast crew gives their takes on the goals of the NFL organizations who made big waves with big signings and trades over the last couple of weeks. We touch on the effects of body shaming and how 1 person's goals can be impacted by another person's words. Lastly we ask the question "is marriage still a goal for me," and this is where we get a little deep! We talk about what impacted our current views and what helped shaped those views for us. As always, njoy, and don't forget to comment and join the conversation with us!

9:28- The trades, signings and all other major moves in the NFL. Tyreek Hill, Davante Adams, Matt Ryan and other moves that may have reshaped the landscape of the game.  Not to mention the start star-studded list of free agents left out here that might have you changing your favorite team.

26:55- Body shaming and the effects. Sometimes we don't realize the impact of words on people, especially as it pertains to their physical attributes. Do we realize the fragility of most people when we decide to share these opinions of other? We talk communication, learning your audience, even if something should even be addressed and if the space is one that allows it. Let us hear your thoughts.

56:40- Is marriage a goal for men, specifically black men? It's unrealistic to assume it is, but we don't want to assume it isn't,  so we dive into what helped the decisions of the guys, and what do men possibly think, but haven't said about marriage.

1:19:49- Brandon's word of the day!

Thanks for taking the time out to listen to us, our views, our attempt to sing/test mics...lol As you all can see, week after week, we're having deeper conversations because it's what's needed in the world. We hope you enjoy, but please, please, please, keep Commenting, Share, Subscribe and 👍🏾!!!

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Impacts: Gambling in "the league," Mental Health, and Parenting in today's society.

Dropping Dymes one mo' time! It's episode 6, and another great episode of encouraging growth, communication, mental health and everything else you can think of! You're gonna get your laughs, you're gonna get your serious moments and as always we're gonna drop a few dymes in here! We're just venting!

5:10- The athletes gambling on sports, should it be allowed? Calvin Ridley recently was suspended for a season for gambling on NFL games while he was out for a mental break from the sport himself. Should this be okay though? Why should it be allowed, or do you agree with the current rules on it?

28:37- The mental health of a black: Where are we with everything that's going on in the world, in YOUR world? How are you being affected by seeing so much on social media, in your everyday life, etc? What are we doing to keep yourself in a safe space, mentally? We have to learn to release, when allowed, when it's safe, and learning to address those things and heal properly.

51:23- With so many gender roles being broken down, labels being dropped, do you think it's tough raising kids and parenting in a society where making certain decisions can label you as being homophobic?  We discuss how gender roles in society and the societal standards. We get into it and share our truths on everything.

1:11:50- 3 Dimensional Skin Care

1:15:30- Brandon's Word of the Day

Again, thank you all for letting us into your lives for another episode of Dropping Dymes Podcast. Continue to watch, subscribe, share comment,  👍🏾!  We appreciate you all, and let's keep growing together out here!!!

Episode 5- We are of a generation that fell in love with sports, with music, with being in front of those cameras, what got us there? We're gonna give our thoughts on what got us there. We also talk transition and moving on into different things in life. How are we making those as smooth as we can. Lastly we talk relationships and the affects of social media. You thinking more negative or positive? Either way, let get to it!

3:00- What's the infatuation with sports and entertainment in our, the black, community? What's the influence, what has us wanting these vs being as driven to be bankers, doctors, lawyers? Let's talk!

27:00- Transitioning in life, whether it's transitioning careers, friendships, sports, how do you manage them? Is it swift, do you remain close because of comfort, or possibly even help others transition with you? Adulting ain't always easy, and it's these kinds of decisions that fall under those feelings.

43:05- Do you think social media has affected the relationship between men and women? Do you more often see the positives, or the negatives? Are we letting what we see on social media really hurt our relationships, in real life?

1:10:36- Word of the week with B. 🤓

Episode 4- From top to bottom, beginning to end, it was about Growth and New Levels! From speaking on Our History, to being wanted vs needed, we continue growing, learning, loving, developing and raising our levels to create Our new history!

3:11- What does Black History, Our History mean to you? We love us, our people, our greatness, our awesomeness! What does it mean to you? Let's continue loving on each other, making history and celebrating each other!

11:40- Harden outta Brooklyn! Major moves in the NBA. Harden and Milsap to the 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets got Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, A. Drummond and a couple of 1st round picks. Who wins in this trade?

22:32- Let's talk "lows." How'd you manage, how'd you get through? No judgement here, and your low is that. No one can say it wasn't that for you, no one can tell you how long you can be down, but it's about getting through them, and coming out stronger!

41:35- Being needed vs being wanted as a man by an independent woman? The balance is best, right? Shouts it to the women who hold it down and make it happen! Shouts out to the men who are able to come in and add to, and not take away!

1:03:35- Brandon's word of the day! Don't let his word get you in trouble at home!