September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome awareness month. In the most vulnerable episode to date Tonju Anik finally breaks down PCOS and the ways it’s affected her. Beyond the heartfelt disappointment the hope is that more people will begin to understand just how damaging this disease can get. Please share this episode to bring attention to the many women who are living with PCOS. We need a cure!

Life has been an emotional roller coaster. On this baby ride of an episode Tonju addresses her reluctance to record and intention for the Pod going forward. She also shares quick thoughts about Kevin Gates and Joey Badass.

Surprise episode! After months of avoidance Tonju comes with a new bag of tea. Giving her take on Will vs. Chris, having PCOS & why dating might not be for her.

Let's just say, I was VERY low on inventory. I was pouring from and eventually had to fill an empty cup. 

I hope you missed me. I missed you. In my time away I had to admit that I am too transparent about most of my life experiences. Helping me to realize that being transparent can at times attract the doers of the complete opposite. THE LEECHES. I wasn't being careful with myself and eventually burned all my water down to nothing, if you know, you know. You can burn water. I'm here and I'm coming back with a new pot of tea. I asked my friend and boss lady Armanii, to join me as she has been the pot for me in many instances for my tea to be filled from. We talk about the thread that binds us and how unfortunate it is that so many of us in the dance community will be in some of the same circles and never cross paths. This is the ignorance of us to one another. Making it easier for us to be divided, than it is for us to be united. Sad to an admit this is a huge issue in the Jersey dance community. 

*We have a few additional voices of the next generation of dance artist that drop in too. I chose not to edit them out because we love the kids, and love to keep it real.  Shout out to S and Z if they ever find this episode.

"Let people in on the good," Armanii encourages. You don't want to miss it!

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Inspirations mentioned during the show:

@mecnungiasar

@galenhooks

@yanismarshall

@kylemarshallchoreography

Welp, if you we’re here for the 8 min tease come back! This poured tea is flavored triggered. It led me to think about why dance is so important to me. Literally it saved my life. Let’s talk about it! Let me know what you think of the podcast so far! Your comments help me so much, you have no idea. In addition to that they’re funny as all. To everyone who listens thank you. One day y’all will have the bragging rights to say you listened first.

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For my first guest ever, I decided to have my mom and sister join me. During this episode we laugh and get off topic all episode. Something we always do. This wasn’t scripted at all, just us being us, but knowing you’re there. Let me know what you think of the podcast so far! Your comments help me so much, you have no idea. In addition to that they’re funny as all. To everyone who listens thank you. One day y’all will have the bragging rights to say you listened first.

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I used to really love school and then high school happened. When that last day of school hit and I knew I no longer had to sign in to homeroom, I just knew I wouldn’t be dealing with the same foolishness as I had while in school. Real life was beginning and college was going to be euphoric, boy was I wrong. Seems to be I’ve met the same people again and again. It seems the mean girls are still wearing pink on Wednesdays. Let’s talk about it. New episode on Monday! I promise.

Let me know what you think of the podcast so far! Your comments help me so much, you have no idea. In addition to that they’re funny as all. To everyone who listens thank you. One day y’all will have the bragging rights to say you listened first.

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Shame! After another unforeseen break Tonju is back with a recap of her life since the last episode. A little dance talk and joys could not happen without being tried. Asking the question: why are black Americans judged so harshly by other blacks of the Caribbean and Africa? Where’s the love for blacks without foreign accents? Follow @told_ju for sneak peaks of the episode. Follow @tonjuanikchoreography too!

The sad truth is, it’s no ones fault but your own in the game of life right? The people pleasers in the room know what I mean when I say, you teach people how to treat you. If you are always going, always giving, how well are you taking care of yourself? I can tell you from experience you’re not. From my snot nose to what could be yours, I’m telling you why you should slow down on being everyone’s super hero and be your own, first.

This week Tonju is venting. You’ll have to listen to find out why. Was Monique wrong about bonnets and pjs? Who are the Kevin Samuels and Papi Don’s of the world? The audacity chile.