OK Vibes

We made it to the series finale! Justine explains what led her to podcasting and features the Play Q&Ayyyy segment recorded live on Instagram. This isn't "goodbye", only "see ya later". 💌

Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/my-girlhood-hobbies-became-labors-of-love/

Gather 'round, it's fcukin' storytime! Justine shares some of her fictional faves posted to the OK Vibes blog. Tales include a strip club drama, a leaked Santa interview, literal ghosting, a super salty holiday dinnertime, and a couple of examples of why it sucks to work in an office.

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Part of this episode is available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/03/15/no-more-fiction/

Life is better with a serving of real Southern sweet tea! Justine hit The Triangle area of North Carolina this month and tells all about her trip, including the worst part–being rejected from a strip club.

Check out Triangle Cycle Tours for a unique touring experience of downtown Raleigh, NC: www.trianglecycletours.com

Intro source: North Carolina's Anti-Gay Tourism Commercial: https://youtu.be/BU63gAvA3DI?si=sOfpJQJyiNPopG1t

Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2024/04/22/three-nights-in-the-triangle/

Hold the cheese! Justine shares her chronicled month of veganism while battling a gut-crunching case of lactose intolerance (AKA lack toast and taller ants). No gas expulsions were recorded during this episode for the emotional safety of listeners. 🙃

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Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/06/19/to-be-vegan-or-not-to-be-vegan/

Are you a believer? ...of extraterrestrials, that is! Justine gets into the Roswell, NM UFO sighting, how she acquired a virtual alien pet and more. Strap on your space belts and keep your hands inside the spaceship as we coast down the intergalactic highway of truth and phenom.

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Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/venusians-anyone/

Are you a doom-scroller or someone that overshares on socials? Stop it! Justine gets into the pros and cons of social media plus the benefits for introverts of leaving it all alone.

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Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2015/08/06/mixed-social-media-bag/

Are you still gettin' carded when you have visible gray hairs? Justine questions this while discussing the alleged pros and confirmed cons of looking younger than your age. #BlackDontCrack

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Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/05/16/forever-young-looking/

Don't blind yourself to history! Justine shares the origins of sunglasses and spectacles, after discussing her current sight struggle.

Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/04/24/real-shady/

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Are allergies on the rise? Justine tackles this while getting into why she started getting weekly allergy shots and rarely meeting highly allergic kids in childhood.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/03/20/to-hell-with-ragweed/

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In the second half of this two-part covo, Justine continues discussing the concept of blood being thicker than water with Autiiee J, and ElReco "Ghost" Ramon. Tips for finding your soul tribe are shared in addition to the importance of loving yourself before anyone else. Can I get an amen?

This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/02/12/when-friends-become-family/