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How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect you? Do you believe that 2020 was the worst year ever? Did you have more good moments or bad? In this week's episode, we take a stab at the year of all years: 2020. From the bad to the good, we're talking about every major milestone that happened this year, from grief and loss, milestones, the pandemic, race conversations and protests, and more. We’d like to wish our listeners a prosperous 2021 and hope you join us for all of our future episodes this year! Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.

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Do you use your phone too often? Do you feel like you have an addiction to social media? How does social media affect your overall mood? In this week's episode Joyce and Britt from the Talk That Talk: Uncensored podcast join us to discuss the idea of "FOMO (Fear of Missing Out" and our obsession with social media and the internet.  Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.

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Do you consider yourself to be religious or spiritual? What effect did your family's religious views have on the way you view spirituality today? Is it okay for Christians to believe in multiple forms of spiritual practice?  Part two of this week's conversation featuring Fanisia focuses on religion vs. spirituality and the different routes young Black people are now taking to explore spiritual practices. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.


Trigger Warning: This episode includes a discussion of sexual assault, mental illness, and suicide. 

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Do you consider yourself to be religious or spiritual? What effect did your family's religious views have on the way you view spirituality today? Is it okay for Christians to believe in multiple forms of spiritual practice? Fanisia joins the pod this week to discuss our respective histories with religion and what caused us all to choose non-traditional routes to pursue our spiritual journeys. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.


Trigger Warning: This episode includes a discussion of sexual assault, mental illness, and suicide. 

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Do you know your own love language? Have you ever tried to teach a partner how to love you in a specific way? In this week's episode, we're joined by recording artist A.Z.I to discuss our "love language" based on Gary Chapman's 1992 book The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. We all share our thoughts on how love languages have changed our views on relationships and dating. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.

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Have you recently discovered that a word in your vocabulary is actually offensive? Do you think that people are being overly sensitive by calling out everything that can be considered a slur? This week's episode touches on offensive language and slurs which many of us may have used in casual conversation in the past. Diamond and Deidre touch on the historical and cultural context of many of those words and why we should be more conscious of the way we speak. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.

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Have you ever heard of an "apology language?" Do you ever have a difficult time admitting when you're wrong and apologizing? Is there a specific way that you're known to apologize or that you like to receive apologies? In this week's episode, Diamond and Deidre discuss apology languages, celebrity apologies, and more. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.

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In what ways have you honored your creativity? Should creatives always pursue their passions full-time? In this week's episode, we're joined by Virgin Islands creators and artists,  Kayra J. (Adultin, Love & Hip Hop) and Kyra J. (Kickin It.)  We're talking about the journey toward becoming creators, following your artistic dreams despite societal pressure, and the raw truth about what it takes to continue developing your art. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.

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Have you ever been afraid to commit or dated someone who was? Do you believe in the idea of a "situationship?" Are people in our generation commitmentphobes? Media maven India Monee joins the podcast this week for a chat on "talking" - this generation's code term for casual dating. We're also talking titles, commitment phobia and whether or not we think our generation is too "sex-crazed" to settle down. Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.


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Are you an active voter in your country? Do you believe that voting and civic engagement still matter or make a difference? This week we're joined by Priscilla and Imani to discuss the 2020 U.S. presidential elections, voting, the Black community, and why voting this year might be the most important thing we ever do. We also reflect on the last four years, how things have changed, and our honest thoughts on the democratic ticket, civic engagement, activism, and the COVID-19 pandemic.  Join the conversation by using #gooduptuesday on social media or tagging @gooduppod.

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