This week on Let’s Make Sense of It, we break down a hard truth: not every battle is yours to fight.

From family vs. family, friend vs. friend, and even parent vs. spouse, we talk about how easy it is to get pulled into conflicts that were never meant for you. Sometimes loyalty feels like choosing sides but is choosing peace the real power move?

We also unpack the idea that sometimes the strongest stance is saying no battle at all. Not every disagreement deserves your energy. Not every problem needs your sword.

And of course, we get into the controversial quote: “A poor man knows he’s poor, but a poor woman just thinks she’s with the wrong guy.” Is that accountability? Misplaced blame? Survival mindset? Or something deeper about perspective and partnership?

This episode is about awareness, ego, relationships, and knowing when to step in and when to step back. We also have some debatable topics like is six month year old parties a bit over the top? So, sit back and listen as we make sense of it all.

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New Year same vibes, the team is back as we start the year with the topic of the after-effects of a breakup. We break down the emotional and mental effects and also how do you move on. We ask the question who take break ups harder men or women? Dealing with a crazy ex can also be a factor of a breakup as well as not wanting to let go. How long after a breakup should you wait to have sex? Who's easier men or woman? We touch on this, dating to marry, social media having some people delusional, and much more. So, sit back and listen as we make sense of it all. 

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Yes, the squad is back after a long hiatus, and we dive deep into functional depression. We touch on what it looks like, why it's often overlooked, how people silently carry the weight while appearing "fine" on the outside. We also explore the realities of postpartum depression and what makes it so difficult for many women to talk about. It's not all heavy though as we discuss, what truly counts as the bare minimum? Would you tell your best friend if you saw their partner cheating? These topics among other things were discussed. So, sit back and listen as we make sense of it all. 

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In this episode, we dive deep into the real meaning of friendship and ask the tough questions. Are friendship rosters a sign of immaturity or just boundaries with style? Do some women intentionally keep their friends single? Should loyalty mean cutting someone off just because your friend did? And could you be with someone who doesn’t believe in giving gifts at all? We break it all down with honesty, laughs, and real-life takes. We get into this ad much more. Tap in—you might rethink your circle after this one. Sit back and listen as we make sense of it all. 

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In this episode, the crew dives deep into The Art of Emotional Detachment—when it’s healthy, when it’s harmful, and why so many people are mastering it in today’s dating scene. We also ask the tough question: Why is everybody single looking for the same thing, but nobody can seem to find it? From the struggles of the infamous “Mr. Nice Guy,” to whether accountability can actually be taught, we get real about the patterns that keep us stuck. Plus, we break down how single girlfriends might be unknowingly holding each other back from real relationships. It’s honest, unfiltered, and full of gems you don’t want to miss. So, sit back and listen as Vance, Ash and Ant make sense of it all. 

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The team is back for another week, and we get into a lot of topics. We touch on the topic of trauma dumping from both views, the listener and the person that's getting the trauma dumped on them. Do opposites really attract or is that a myth? We also touch on the topic of the guy that shows up during a womans healing stage and how it can be hard for that guy. We have our "Ants Tweets" segment, black parents not letting daughters date till their 20s, bad first dates and much more. So, sit back and listen as we make sense of it all. 

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Yes, we have been on a little hiatus, but your favorite podcasters are back and it's a new year! As we get back into it, we talk about which low vibration conversations we should leave in 2024. We touch on the topics of how long is too long to be in the talking stage. We also touch on having, finding, making, and spending time and what they all mean. Can someone being a breadwinner of their family cause you to not want to date them? We touch on this, things grown women love and much more. So, sit back and listen as we make sense of it all. 

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We missed you guys, but the team is back after a little hiatus! We get into the topic of what is someone's breaking point when it comes to relationships, friendships and just life in general. We ask the question why is the relationship only at risk when the woman is unhappy? Are men softer or are women harder in today's society? Is love a good enough reason to stay in a relationship? We get into these topics, our "Make Sense of this Scenario", "Ant's Tweets" segments, and much more. So, sit back and listen as we make sense of it all.

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The team is back after a little hiatus, and we are right back to the advice giving. We get into the topic of is it appropriate to take a significant other to a restaurant you took a previous person? Which is harder to do, moving on, letting go, or starting over? Do you believe the narrative "we experience people differently"? Is a women's sex drive based on how you treat her? Could you stay with someone if your parent didn't like you? Does having three babyfathers/baby mothers lower a person's worth? We get into this and much more. So, sit back and listen as we make sense of it all. 

Live Show July 14, make sure you get your tickets!! 

https://citywinery.com/philadelphia/events/lets-make-sense-of-it-presents-something-to-talk-h41po5

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Join us Vance & Ashley for our first live podcast show, a night of laughter, great conversation and special guest. Sit down with us and join in as we discuss topics on everyday life, relationships, and the craziness of the world we live In. As always we're giving, 'The truth you don't want but definitely need! Ticket Link Below!!!

https://citywinery.com/philadelphia/events/lets-make-sense-of-it-presents-something-to-talk-h41po5

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