OK Vibes

Is blood thicker than water? Justine explores this ideology with two returning guests: classy mom of three and herbal enthusiast, Autiiee J, plus polyamory historian, author, and podcaster, ElReco "Ghost" Ramon. In this first of a two-part covo, the trio gets into how their families affected their senses of self and how the next generation is embracing individuality versus groupthink on a kin level.

Part of this episode is available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/02/12/when-friends-become-family/

Meow meow meow meow...JJ (@CyneTyme) returns for a cat chat with Justine. Stories about their feline experiences are shared, and as usual, JJ says something questionable. #AdoptDontShop

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/03/08/im-now-a-cat-mom-mom/

Long live the debate on cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation! Justine revisits the Japanese B-Style controversy and wishes for a diverse panel committee.

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This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/the-b-style-in-japan/

Shantay, you stay! Justine gushes over her love for RuPaul in this episode dedicated to the world-renowned author, artist, and mother of many drag queens. If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?

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This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/con-drag-ulations/

Are you a bookworm to the core? Justine has always been into reading books and shares her thoughts on the good and questionable ink she partook in during 2023. #ReadOrDie

Check out Drake Said My Name (Justine) by AfroBanger on SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/afrobanger/drake-said-my-name-justine

This episode is available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/01/16/book-it/

This episode is also linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/11/20/slaying-my-2023-reading-challenge/

ElReco "Ghost" Ramon continues filling Justine in on his experience with alternative forms of companionship and offers strong advice to the poly-curious. Highly jealous individuals need not apply!

This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/monogamy-is-a-choice-not-a-must/

As promised, ElReco "Ghost" Ramon (@multimonogamous on Instagram) returns to discuss his experience as a solo poly individual. Justine and "Ghost" also touch on sex drive compatibility, controlling your narrative, the colonization of certain terms, and more!

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/monogamy-is-a-choice-not-a-must/

Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, everybody! Justine reveals her liquor limitations and then gets into the history of tiki drinks. Did you know "tropical" and "tiki" aren't synonymous?

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This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/02/26/too-old-to-get-drunk/

New year, same you? Justine talks about the importance of defining new habits as opposed to making New Year's resolutions, and why a book she had in progress nine years ago is on hold. Work with yourself, not against yourself!

Intro Source: Resolution Revolution - SNL | https://youtu.be/9lnkgrJtiyU?si=D6LMQHYuelqtat_M

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2015/02/19/defining-new-habits/

Chesnuts roasting on an open...lie? Justine shares the history of modern Christmas and the origins of Santa's little Hellian, Krampus. #TeamKrampus

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This episode is available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/11/29/farcical-holidays/