Second Opinions

Cheating is universally practised and simultaneously, universally condemned. It’s an experience that so many of us share in one way or another - we're either the one who gets cheated on or the one who gets cheated with, or the one who does the cheating.  

In this episode, Azandria & Madonna chat about their experiences of getting cheated on and what it was like for them to let go of the relationship and move on. 

Have you ever faked an orgasm? 

As women, we've been told time and time again that sex is to be enjoyed but what if the person who's doing it doesn't know how to make you enjoy it? In this episode, Azandria and Madonna have an unfiltered conversation about faked orgasms, the size of the shaft, why it's unhealthy to fake orgasms and how to address the situation.  

We think it's time for the conversation about sex to shift from what men like to what women like;  this way, we'll definitely be making it. 

In this episode, Azandria chats with Dr. Canary of Mind-Body Sex to unpack emotional baggage to get a better understanding of it. Emotional or psychological baggage is a term oftentimes used for any unresolved emotional turmoil caused by childhood trauma, abuse, or any negative experience from past relationships or events. Dr. Canary talks about the importance of healing your trauma before entering a relationship, why people have emotional baggage, how men who were sexually abused could behave in a relationship, and why it's always good to approach yourself with kindness. Happy listening!

To connect with Dr. Canary for a free consultation, visit https://doctormbs.com/ to schedule or send an email to [email protected].

Follow her business page @mind.body.sex.

If you were raised by toxic parents, you would understand the enduring scrape of a negative upbringing and their lasting influence on your behaviour. One of the legacies of toxic parents is another generation of toxic parents. But, there is something else they can leave – an opportunity to rise above all of it and parent in ways that are more open, more informed, more loving and richer for the wisdom and insight that is fuelled by your history. In this episode, Azandria & Madonna have a discussion with Craig Sterling, a father to 7 boys whose own childhood was riddled with absent parents and emotional and physical abuse. He shares how he was determined to break the mould and not have his children experience the same toxic parenting that he had. 

The first step to changing our culture is to change our own behaviour and that's why in this episode, Azandria & Madonna puts their sexual lifestyles out there and discuss the practice of slut-shaming and embrace what it means to be true to your sexual self. 

Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behaviour that can include physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse or financial abuse, and any other behaviour to establish power and control. Domestic violence is pervasive and affects millions of individuals globally regardless of age, economic status, race, religion, education, gender, sexual orientation or any other identity. Abusers make it very difficult for victims to escape relationships through tactics including threats of increased violence, using children, or financial control. The outcome of these barriers means that on average, it takes a survivor 6-8 attempts to leave a relationship before they are able to. It’s important for survivors to know that the abuse is not their fault, and they are not alone.

If you're in an abusive relationship and want to get out, here are a few places to call:

•  The Bahamas  - The Bahamas Crisis Centre: (242) 328-0922
•  Barbados - BPW Crisis Hotline: (246) 435-8222
•  Belize - Crime Stoppers: 0-800-922-8477
•  Guyana - Help & Shelter Hotline: (592) 227-3454
•  Haiti- AFSDA: (509) 3461-4089; (509) 4277-0228
•  Jamaica - Woman Inc. : (876) 929-9038
•  Trinidad & Tobago -Domestic Violence Abuse Hotline: (868) 800-7233
•  USA  - National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233; 800-787-3224

If you'd like to connect with Dr. Jason Whiting, you can connect with him via his email at [email protected].

If you'd like to purchase his book, "Love Me True", you can purchase it on Amazon. 

In Part 2 of episode 1 of the Second Opinions podcast, co-host Madonna discusses depression and anxiety with Dr Kai Morgan of the Jamaica Psychological Society to better understand both psychological disorders. Dr Morgan provides tips and strategies on how to manage your depression and anxiety, shares information on who is accessing therapy, and also tells it how it is as to why most people are hesitant to seek professional help for their symptoms. 

To connect with Dr Kai Morgan, follow her on Instagram @kadmpsychassociates

Follow the Jamaica Psychological Society @jampsych_jm

If you, a friend, a loved one or anyone you know is battling with depression and/or anxiety and needs professional help, here are a few places to contact:

• Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call them at 888-NEW-LIFE (639-5433)
• Choose Life International: Call (876) 920-7924/ 390-4913/ 856 2966
• The Counselling Center: Call (876) 755 - 3715 (6)
• D'Stress Cafe: Whatsapp 954-822-8367
• Jamaica Psychological Society: Call (876) 484- 1999

In this Part 1 episode of the Second Opinions podcast, hosts Azandria & Madonna discuss depression and anxiety and have a chat with Dr Kai Morgan of the Jamaica Psychological Society to better understand both psychological disorders. Azandria shares her own experience with depression and how she learnt to manage her symptoms and live a healthier and happier life. 

Part II of this episode will be aired on February  21, 2021 @ 9 AM EST.

To connect with Dr Kai Morgan, follow her on Instagram @kadmpsychassociates

Follow the Jamaica Psychological Society @jampsych_jm

It's time for you to meet the girls behind the show! 

In this episode, we share with you a little back story into who we are and how and why this podcast came into being. We also share our connection to each other and have an unfiltered talk about our experiences with depression, our parents, and why it’s important to heal old wounds.