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In the final episode of Season 1 Andrea is joined by Wade Days, Keith Bruce and Juan Branch where they have a very candid conversation about the BLM Movement and how they're each doing. No stone is left unturned and they get real about growing up Black, they're own experiences with the Police, defunding the police, the Cancel Culture, being in interracial relationships & how the current climate has impacted their conversations, All Lives Matter vs. Black Lives Matter and so much more ...

Date and Debate is a proud ally of Black Lives Matter and will be making a $50.00 donation this month to the Innocence Project -  The Innocence Project, founded in 1992 by Peter Neufeld and Barry Scheck at Cardozo School of Law, exonerates the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reforms the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice.

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Andrea sits down with Dustin and he shares his story about embracing and accepting his sexuality. He talks about coming out as a gay man, the struggles he faced, growing up in the south & Christian, the gay culture, and spirituality.

Dustin is a great photographer too! You can follow him on Instagram @dclimagery or checkout his website to see his work.

Date and Debate is a proud ally for the LGBTQ+ community. If you'd like to donate and support here's a list of 17 organizations you can donate to. Date and Debate will be donating $100 to the Trevor Project this month.

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Andrea chats with Monica about anxiety, navigating change, tips on how to cope with mental health while in a relationship, how this pandemic has impacted us, and more. 

An important topic as we close out Mental Health Awareness Month and we continue to ride the uncertainty of our times with the intention of normalizing mental health while getting rid of the stigma around it.

You can follow Monica through IG @cafewithmonica and if you loved this episode, tell your friends about Date and Debate and give us a review on your favorite podcast player!

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Andrea sits down with Juan (I'll Have A Double Podcast) and Heidi to talk about their marriage, how they met in an airport (of all places!), and the long roads each of them took to get to where they are now.

Follow I'll Have a Double on social media @illhaveadoublepodcast! 

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Marianne sits down to talk about overcoming loss and the many obstacles she faced before and during her relationship. They touch on topics like suicide, finding out her ex-boyfriend was gay, making the tough and brave decision to end a pregnancy, the importance of having a supportive partner, working with your significant other, getting engaged, and more...

It ends on a light hearted note about Andrea and Marianne's cats (who happen to be brothers!) So, if you're a cat lover make sure to follow @thebrotherfinn and @soysoymeetsworld

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Andrea and Sarah from Watch Chat Repeat Podcast sit down to talk about how a Fake ID brought her and her husband together, getting married young and evolving into adulthood while in a marriage, online dating profile picture deal breakers, and Sarah takes a stab at helping Andrea find her man on Hinge.

You can find Sarah's podcast on IG @watchchatrepeat -  a podcast where she and her guests talk about all things, movies, Ted Talks, you name it!

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TRIGGER WARNING - April is Alcohol Awareness Month. As we approach the end, it's important to bring light to a disease that - especially in times of crisis (like the one we're in now and many are triggered by the stress of our current climate) becomes more difficult to bear.
 
In part I Andrea talks to Terry about his past addiction, finding the love of his life at the tail end of it, how he turned his life around, became a mentor for people suffering from substance abuse, and how he's dedicated the past 20+ years to serving others. Terry has now been sober for over 20 years and is the Regional Vice President of Professional Relations for Origins Recovery www.originsrecovery.com.

If you'd like to get in touch with Terry, feel free to reach out on social media @tbshap or by email at [email protected].

In part II Andrea is joined by Melissa (a former NBA & NHL Dancer and Ice Girl) and her husband where they both tell the story about how Melissa's alcoholism affected their relationship, what led her to change, and how their relationship became stronger after recovery. Melissa has been in recovery for almost 3 years, is now a dance instructor at Class Studios (check her IG for LiveStream links and future classes: VIBE x MCB), and is a mentor for women in recovery at The Magdalen House: a non-profit organization helping women achieve sobriety. You can read more at www.magdalenhouse.org.

For more about Melissa and her story, follow her on social media @melissacbozich.

In both episodes they each walk through what addiction means, they provide an insight into the 12 steps, and talk about how gratitude, self-reflection, connection to a higher power, and serving others are vital tools in the path to recovery. Both of their stories are eye-opening, humbling, and educational.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or addiction, call the Substance Abuse 24-hour treatment referral hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or visit http://Findtreatment.samhsa.gov for free and confidential support. In the case of a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

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Andrea sits down with her dear friend Laura the CEO and Founder of @theyogabrides. They talk about her love journey, her marriage, her transition from attorney to entrepreneur, and what inspired her to start her business (and we may or may have not sprinkled a little Spanglish in there).

The Yoga Brides is a program designed to address problems that brides face while planning their wedding such as stress, self-confidence, and anxiety (to name a few) through unique yoga sessions, guided meditations, and visualization practices. 

If your wedding has been affected by COVID-19, Laura is offering a complimentary video-chat initiative to help brides and grooms navigate these difficult moments, release stress, and hopefully find some peace of mind. Each session is 30 minutes and will be free of charge.
 
For more info and/or to book your spot head over to: https://www.theyogabrides.com/featuredstories/coronavirus

You can also follow her on Instagram @theyogabrides.

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In this episode Andrea sits down with Lilly and Markus to talk about vulnerability, perseverance, growth, connection, and how a silent retreat changed their relationship.

Their website is openheartedhome.com and right now, they have a free e-book called Love in Time of Coronavirus for families to be able to brush up on their emotional health and well being while at home. It has some fun craft ideas, wellness tips and meditations for anyone!

It can be downloaded at:

https://openheartedhome.com/loveathome.

You can keep up with them or ask questions at their Instagram pages.

Lilly: @openheartedhome 

Markus: @theopenheartedman

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Andrea sits down with Monica, a professional counselor, to talk about intimate relationships. Monica talks about her first time and what she might have done differently if she had to do it over. They also talk about why "loving yourself before you love anyone else" might not be as important as people make it out to be.

Be sure to follow Monica on social media @cafewithmonica and check out her website, monicadenais.com for more information about what she does as a counselor.

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