Sis, Are You Ok?

Sis, Are You Ok?

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  • 26. Thank U, Next: Breakups & Crazy Bitches ft. Dating is Hard Ya'll

    In this episode,  Abby chats with Akemi from Dating is Hard Ya'll Podcast for this special episode about Breakups.  She is an Indian-Candian dipping and doin it in Toronto. Her podcast is all about her dating shenanigans in the city (trust, it gets juicy AF). 

    Things you will talk about in this episode:

    • The worst way to breakup
    • Our favorite breakup tracks
    • Crazy b*!ch moments
    • Resources mentioned in this episode:
      • Little too Late - Jojo
        • Strongest  - Ina wroldsen
        • White Flag - Dido
        • The Night We Met - Lord Huron
        • Without You - Lana Del Rey
        • Say Goodbye - Chris Brown
        • Irreplaceable - Beyonce
        • Ex Factor - Lauryn Hill
        • Unbreak My Heart - Toni Braxton
        • Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
        • Thank U, Next - Ariana Grande
        • You can connect with Akemi on Twitter @datingishardyall or Instagram @datingishardyall.  She’d love to connect with you.

          Connect with The Sis Are You Ok socials: Twitter (@sisareyouokpod) + Instagram (@sisareyouokpod).

          And don’t forget to drop us a line or anonymous question @ [email protected]

          Don’t forget to share this podcast with your followers/squad/ fellow sister-friends! Be blessed, sis. See you next week.

          xoxo

          - Abby & Aida

          20 min
        • 25. Self Love & Relationships: YOU COULD'VE HAD A BAD BITCH

          In this episode,  Abby + Aida chat about loving your self & loving a partner. Are you willing to do that werk? Because if you thought loving someone else is hard, loving yourself is even harder. But you can't do one fully until you really dive deep into the other. (Hint: it all starts will self-love hunnnnnnny).

          Things you will talk about in this episode:

          • Relationships ups and downs:
          • Ups: the honeymoon phase, gifts, dates, IG official?
          • Challenges: long distance, people changing, that love/hate thing, family drama, pet peeves
          • couple fights + self-growth through relationships
          • How do your childhood traumas shape your adult self-image/ opinions?
          • Toxic things you had to UNLEARN in your adult years


          • Resources mentioned in this episode:
            • The Red Table Talk 
            • At Last / Etta James
            • Get You / Daniel Caesar
            • Butterflies / Alicia Keys
            • One in a Million / Aaliyah
            • Historia de amor / Arcangel
              1. Sittin' Up In My Room – Brandy
                1. Officially Missing You – Tamia
                2. My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder
                3. How Do I Live – LeAnn Rimes
                4. How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees
                5. Connect with The Sis Are You Ok socials: Twitter (@sisareyouokpod) + Instagram (@sisareyouokpod).

                  And don’t forget to drop us a line or anonymous question @ [email protected]

                  Don’t forget to share this podcast with your followers/squad/ fellow sister-friends! Be blessed, sis. See you next week.

                  xoxo

                  - Abby & Aida

                  40 min
                6. 24. Living Single: Sorry To That Man

                  In this episode,  Abby + Aida chat about  dating & loveeeeeeeeee *Keysha Cole vibes*

                  Things you will talk about in this episode:

                  • What was your first date like?
                  • Best vs. worst dates you’ve ever been on
                  • Being single, dating, and LOOKING for a relationship
                  • The struggles (trifling BS girls have to deal with in the current setting scene)
                  • Where are some good places to meet your next boo:


                  • Resources mentioned in this episode:
                    • 7 rings - Ariana Grande
                    • Mandy Hale
                    • Beyonce
                    • Wiz Kalifa
                    • Connect with The Sis Are You Ok socials: Twitter (@sisareyouokpod) + Instagram (@sisareyouokpod).

                      And don’t forget to drop us a line or anonymous question @ [email protected]

                      Don’t forget to share this podcast with your followers/squad/ fellow sister-friends! Be blessed, sis. See you next week.

                      xoxo

                      - Abby & Aida

                      1 hr 2 min
                    • 22. Zaddy or Nah: Kinks & Fantasies

                      In this episode,  Abby + Aida chat about sex, kink, and fantasies. Yes, that means we talk about the freaky ish that goes down. 

                      Things you will talk about in this episode:

                      • fantasy & kinks, ways to talk about it
                      • threesomes, polyamory, open relationships
                      • Porn: girls vs guys watching porn
                      • Bedroom vs public persona? Why is society so obsessed with our private lives… does a kink define who you are?
                      • Morality & ‘traditionalism’ (religion, the patriarchy)
                      • Resources mentioned in this episode:
                        • Sex explained (Netflix)
                        • You can connect with [guest] on Twitter @[handle] or Instagram @[handle].  She’d love to connect with you.

                          Connect with The Sis Are You Ok socials: Twitter (@sisareyouokpod) + Instagram (@sisareyouokpod).

                          And don’t forget to drop us a line or anonymous question @ [email protected]

                          Don’t forget to share this podcast with your followers/squad/ fellow sister-friends! Be blessed, sis. See you next week.

                          xoxo

                          - Abby & Aida

                          39 min
                        • 21. Dick Appointments Pt. 2: Yelp Reviews... But Make It For D*ck

                          In this episode,  Abby + Aida continues to chat about hookups and dick appointments with sex blogger and friend, Jody Anderson.  

                          Things you will talk about in this episode:

                          • Exploring hookup culture
                          • Friends with benefits
                          • What's in our hoe bags
                          • The pros and cons of hooking up
                          • Resources mentioned in this episode:
                            • Big Mouth (Netflix) (puberty)
                            • Sex Education (Netflix) (sexuality in high school)
                            • Easy (Netflix) (polyamorous, different types of relationships)
                            • The Little Death (kinks)
                            • Girlfriends 
                            • Sex in the City
                            • Chewing Gum (Netflix)
                            • I heart Erica (sex educator to follow on Instagram)
                            • the ultimate guide to sex and disability (book)
                            • The Slum Flower (IG and Twitter) + Actual Black Mermaid (IG and Twitter)
                            • You can connect with Jody on Twitter @meshisland or Instagram @meshisland.  She’d love to connect with you.

                              Connect with The Sis Are You Ok socials: Twitter (@sisareyouokpod) + Instagram (@sisareyouokpod).

                              And don’t forget to drop us a line or anonymous question @ [email protected]

                              Don’t forget to share this podcast with your followers/squad/ fellow sister-friends! Be blessed, sis. See you next week.

                              xoxo

                              - Abby & Aida

                              36 min
                            • 20. Dick Appointments Pt. 1 : The Rules of Hooking Up

                              In this episode,  Abby + Aida chat about the rules of hooking up. Let's be real: most of us have been there at one point in our 20s (especially in those wild college days)! The girls are joined by Jody Anderson, a Carribean Toronto-born sex-positive advocate, and writer. Like most of us, Jody grew up in a strict household, but that didn't stop her from expressing herself and gettin her freak on! She uses her voice as a columnist and blogger, to promote sexuality and freedom of expression, especially in the black + queer sphere. 

                              Things you will talk about in this episode:

                              • Hookup culture: What is hooking up? Breaking down the rules of the game.
                              • The rules of friends with Benefits VS one night stands
                              • Can FWB ever turn into a serious longterm relationship?
                              • Polygamy, Polyamory, and Casual sex
                              • Resources mentioned in this episode:
                                • Gold Lines Her Pussy Zine about black sexuality
                                • Sophomore Magazine - Jody is a featured writer
                                • Google Calander (for your dick appointment needs)
                                • You can connect with Jody on Twitter @meshisland or Instagram @meshisland.  She’d love to connect with you.

                                  Connect with The Sis Are You Ok socials: Twitter (@sisareyouokpod) + Instagram (@sisareyouokpod).

                                  And don’t forget to drop us a line or anonymous question @ [email protected]

                                  Don’t forget to share this podcast with your followers/squad/ fellow sister-friends! Be blessed, sis. See you next week.

                                  xoxo

                                  - Abby & Aida

                                  47 min
                                • 19. Sex 101: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby

                                  In this episode,  Abby + Aida chat about the birds and the bees. Starting the new year off right: we're talking about the taboo topic of SEX + HOE-ISM this month.  But, first, we're talking about where it all began: our childhoods. 

                                  Things you will learn in this episode:

                                  • What we were taught about sex from school vs parents
                                  •  Puberty stories (THE HORROR), periods, hormones
                                  • Dating/Love/Sex for a black girl growing up

                                    • Sex & Relationships transiting from high school to college, from college to being grown & sexy
                                    • MYTHS: the things were were always told about sex that you found to be false
                                    • Resources mentioned in this episode:
                                      • Brace Face, TV Show
                                      • ATL, movie
                                      • Sex in the CIty, TV show
                                      • Connect with The Sis Are You Ok socials: Twitter (@sisareyouokpod) + Instagram (@sisareyouokpod).

                                        And don’t forget to drop us a line or anonymous question @ [email protected]

                                        Don’t forget to share this podcast with your followers/squad/ fellow sister-friends! Be blessed, sis. See you next week.


                                        xoxo

                                        - Abby & Aida

                                        57 min
                                      • 18. HOLIDAY SZN: The Art of NOT Giving a F*!k

                                        The final ep of The Sis Are You Ok Podcast for 2019. We are with our girls Hana & Micky to wrap up the year! We're talking about being confident in our own skins and staying true to ourselves this holiday season. 2020. is about to be a year of not giving a fuck! Thank you to all your support this year. Both Abby & Aida look are looking forward to another year of foolary and gems in 2020 (Ayeeee)!


                                        Happy Holidays & See you in the new decade.


                                        - Sis Are You Ok

                                        39 min
                                      • 17. HOLIDAY SZN: Surviving Family Roasting

                                        We're back, bitches!  

                                        This month, we're doing something a little different with only two episodes this month (sorry, we need a break also) and...(drum roll) GUESTS!

                                        We sat down with our girlfriends Hana, Mickey & Tayo to discuss:

                                        - Embracing your imperfections 

                                        - The importance of self-love & care during the holidays

                                        - Dealing with  family criticisms 

                                        & MORE in this brand new episode. Follow our guests! @hananeelr, @tayoneo123 & @mickey_alaska

                                        52 min

                                      About Sis, Are You Ok?

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                                      Join host Abby, an unapologetically bold black girl from Toronto that champions mental health awareness and self love, encouraging other young minority women to be more than just okay!