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This week we discuss our personal values and what it means to define them. We also discuss what if means to live according to those values and what challenges might come in the way of fully living true to them. 

Have you ever thought about what your personal values might be? If you could choose a top three what would they be? What challenges tend to come in the way of your ability to live true to your own values?

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What conspiracy theories and myths do you believe in? In this week's episode our fave, Gabrielle of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast joins us to talk all about the strange world of conspiracy theories. We discuss common theories we do and don't believe in as well as myths and lore and their origins and history in the Caribbean.

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The title says it all this week - the streets (the dating ones) are terrifying! In this week's episode we recap awkward and horrible dating experiences in addition to reading a few dating horror stories straight from Reddit. We also talk about our dating preferences and common "icks" that can happen on dates.

What was your worst or most awkward date experience? Are you currently on the streets or safely tucked away at home?

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Book a consult with Empath Psychological Services today and begin your journey toward a therapeutic experiences informed by empathy, compassion and evidence-based practices. Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

Season Sponsor: Greater Changes
Greater Changes is a behavioral health & wellness agency proudly embracing a liberation-focused approach to wellness, deeply rooted in the powerful traditions of Caribbean resilience & resistance. Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

Episode Sponsor: MyVirginIslands App
MyVI is a free, all-in-one mobile app designed to keep people connected to everything happening in the U.S. Virgin Islands. For the next couple weeks, MyVI is giving away $250 to one lucky user. All you have to do is download the app on your phone—Apple or Android—and enter your email to win! Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

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Durand Mortgage Group is an agency you can trust to start the transformation from Renter into homeowner and homeowner into investor. Follow Keisha Durand on Instagram for mortgage and home buying tips. Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

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In this week’s episode we discuss going “no contact” with the people we love. Deidre shares her personal experience with being no contact with her mother for the last several years.

We discuss the types of scenarios that might lead to you needing to cut off a person’s access to you and how you may need to process the end of this relationship.

Have you ever gone no contact with a family member or friend?

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Ride the wave of opportunity and learn more ways to win with our title sponsor, the Virgin Islands Lottery. Did you know? The VI Lottery supports numerous programs which have a positive impact on our community. Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

Season Sponsor: Empath Psychological Services
Book a consult with Empath Psychological Services today and begin your journey toward a therapeutic experiences informed by empathy, compassion and evidence-based practices. Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

Season Sponsor: Greater Changes
Greater Changes is a behavioral health & wellness agency proudly embracing a liberation-focused approach to wellness, deeply rooted in the powerful traditions of Caribbean resilience & resistance. Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

Episode Sponsor: MyVirginIslands App
MyVI is a free, all-in-one mobile app designed to keep people connected to everything happening in the U.S. Virgin Islands. For the next couple weeks, MyVI is giving away $250 to one lucky user. All you have to do is download the app on your phone—Apple or Android—and enter your email to win! Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

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In this week's episode we discuss Pleasure Activism and explore what pleasure looks like to us, along with ways of incorporating it into our lives.

Pleasure Activism is a term coined by author adrienne marie brown. You can find her work here and learn more about pleasure activism and pleasure practices here.

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Ride the wave of opportunity and learn more ways to win with our title sponsor, the Virgin Islands Lottery. Did you know? The VI Lottery supports numerous programs which have a positive impact on our community. Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

Season Sponsor: Empath Psychological Services
Book a consult with Empath Psychological Services today and begin your journey toward a therapeutic experiences informed by empathy, compassion and evidence-based practices. Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

Season Sponsor: Greater Changes
Greater Changes is a behavioral health & wellness agency proudly embracing a liberation-focused approach to wellness, deeply rooted in the powerful traditions of Caribbean resilience & resistance. Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

Episode Sponsor: Durand Mortgage Group
Durand Mortgage Group is an agency you can trust to start the transformation from Renter into homeowner and homeowner into investor. Follow Keisha Durand on Instagram for mortgage and home buying tips. Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

Episode Sponsor: MyVirginIslands App
MyVI is a free, all-in-one mobile app designed to keep people connected to everything happening in the U.S. Virgin Islands. For the next couple weeks, MyVI is giving away $250 to one lucky user. All you have to do is download the app on your phone—Apple or Android—and enter your email to win! Click the highlighted title above to learn more.

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We're back like we never left! In this week's episode we're addressing the elephant in the room: what was the purpose of our hiatus? 

We talk about it all from life transitions and changes to leaning into our intuition to make major life decisions. Jeaiza also shares updates on her personal journey and what's next from here. When is the last time you leaned into your intuition to make a decision that scared you?

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Season Sponsor - Greater Changes
Greater Changes is a behavioral health & wellness agency. We are disruptors. We proudly embrace a liberation-focused approach to wellness, deeply rooted in the powerful traditions of Caribbean resilience & resistance. We are a movement. We refuse to accept the beliefs that perpetuate the stigma associated with mental health. Instead, we aim to create a culture that is open, compassionate, and supportive of each individual’s unique well-being journey. Learn more at www.greaterchanges.com 

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Do you ever experience regret or find yourself harping on mistakes you've made in the past? In this episode we talk about some of the biggest mistakes or embarrassing decisions we've made and why it's important not to lean too deeply into shame and regret.

Episode Breakdown:
0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 
5:23 - Intro / Welcome 
18:36  - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Deidre & Deidre’s VI Customer! 
26:06 - Segment 2: The Hills We’re Dying On 
43:12  - Main Topic 

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Ready to be a little unhinged today? So are we! Britt joins us for an episode of pure chaos as we each share our picks of submissions to the infamous “Am I The A**hole” thread on Reddit and share our personal opinions on them.

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0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors!
5:23 - Intro / Welcome
12:20  - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Good Up Live Attendees, Britt’s Girls Trip, Michael “Mickey” Encarnacion
27:00 - Segment 2: The Hills We’re Dying On
44:01   - Main Topic

Title Sponsor:
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The Blen Collective: www.blencollective.com
Greater Changes: www.greaterchanges.com 

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In this episode we are joined by Tarik McMillan, LPC, CCTS-I of Greater Changes / The Crucian Counselors Podcast to discuss the subject of trauma. How is trauma defined? How does trauma show up in our lives and how can therapists help us to navigate healing or processing our trauma? 

Main Feed Episode Breakdown:
0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors!
5:23 - Intro / Welcome
10:10  - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Tamara McMillan, Glenesse (AbsoluteDoll), and West Gyul
17:41- Segment 2: The Hills We’re Dying On
41:29  - Main Topic 

Title Sponsor:
Virgin Islands Lottery: www.winusvilottery.com 

Season Sponsors:
Empath Psychological Services: www.empathpsychologicalservices.com
The Blen Collective: www.blencollective.com
Greater Changes: www.greaterchanges.com 

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In this episode we explore the concept of physical wellness and the ways that we think about the care of our bodies. We touch on goals around movement and the benefits of movement, connecting with our bodies through activities like body scanning and self-care, as well as other concepts of physical wellness that we should be aware of. 

Main Feed Episode Breakdown:
0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors!
5:23 - Intro / Welcome
11:30  - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - The Good Up VIP Section, Amanda Hinds
17:40- Segment 2: The Hills We’re Dying On
30:00  - Main Topic 

Title Sponsor:
Virgin Islands Lottery: www.winusvilottery.com 

Season Sponsors:
Empath Psychological Services: www.empathpsychologicalservices.com
The Blen Collective: www.blencollective.com
Greater Changes: www.greaterchanges.com 

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