Naked Tongues

3 years after the initially recording, Alyssa and Sandy revisit being unapologetically you to see if maybe the first episode was a teeny bit premature. Now that we're out of the pandemic and things have returned to our new normal, what have they learnt?

This episode Sandy and Alyssa revisit their decisions about not having kids. In a society where women are always questioned about having kids, how do men feel?

Check out this article mentioned in this episode of a man’s perspective.

The Doe: I Regret Having a Baby I Never Wanted.

Have you ever grown apart from people you thought you were supposed to be close to? Or have you found yourself feeling obligated to repair a broken friendship when the only commonality you've had for a long period of time is your history? Is it all in your head? Tune in to this episode to hear more about Alyssa and Sandy's experiences about growing apart from a core group of girlfriends.

It's been a long year and a half since Sandy and Alyssa got together to record. In this episode, they catch up on life and talk about a few lessons they've learned and realizations they've experienced. Tune in for this extra long welcome back episode!

Sandy and Alyssa discuss their thoughts on an Instagram reel about life being long despite the commonly said phrase, "life is short."

Sandy and Alyssa invite special guests Bulos and Wil to discuss a controversial article published by the NYTimes titled, "You Were Duped Into Saying Yes. Is That Still Consent?" (Link below).

The conversation quickly evolves into questions about arranged marriages, sexual consent in relationships, breastfeeding in public, and woman's rights with abortion and how we choose to dress.

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"Imagine the following hypothetical situation: Frank and Ellen meet at a night course and end up getting drinks together after class several times. The drinks start to feel like dates, so Ellen asks Frank if he is married, making it clear that adultery is a deal-breaker for her. Frank is married, but he lies and says he is single. The two go to bed. Is Frank guilty of rape?"

Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/opinion/sexual-consent.html

Why is it so hard to accept compliments? And are compliments really meant to make someone else feel better or do they really just make us feel better about ourselves? This week Alyssa and Sandy talk about learning to say thank you and some of the most uncomfortable moments where they've found themselves at the receiving end of an awkward compliment.

Welcome back to Season 2 of Naked Tongues with Sandy and Alyssa! It’s been 6 months since they’ve recorded an episode. To get this season started, they talk about travelling through a pandemic, their thoughts on season 1, their plans for season 2 and open up about what’s been happening since their last recording.

This week Sandy and Alyssa celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Naked Tongues. To wrap up season 1, they discuss their top 5 values and how they've helped shape who they are today. 

Alyssa and Sandy spend this week talking about happiness. They discuss what it's like to be genuinely happy, how to pull yourself back from negativity, and what they believe most people misunderstand about true happiness.