Adnan (he/them), a Palestinian peacebuilder, and Michal (she/her), a Jewish artist, play the {THE AND} Couples Edition in this episode. Married for two years and together for five, they’ve navigated cultural differences, personal growth, and the challenges of building a life as equals and partners.They talk openly about communication, vulnerability, intimacy, and how they support and challenge each other. This conversation shows the real work, love, and connection behind their relationship.🤍 Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/couples-collection-1/products/the-and-couples-edition

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Sabrina (she/her) and Ryan (he/him) play the {THE AND} Couples Edition in this episode. They’ve been together for two and a half years. When they first met, both had recently lost people who mattered to them, and that shared moment shaped the way they connected.

In this conversation, they talk about what helps them feel safe, how they support each other, and the moments that guide their connection. They share how they open up, stay present, and grow as a couple.

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Dustin (he/him) and Janae (she/her) play the {THE AND} Couples Edition card game in this episode. Together for fifteen years, their story is one of faith, perseverance, and partnership built over time.In this conversation, they open up about the moments that almost broke them and how choosing to keep showing up for each other changed everything. Janae talks about the weight Dustin carried for their family during a time when things weren’t easy financially, and how those challenges shaped their faith and patience. They also reflect on the joy of seeing how far they’ve come, the laughter that keeps them grounded, and the way their friendship remains the foundation of their love.🤍 Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/couples-collection-1/products/the-and-couples-edition

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Van (he/him) lives with Type 2 diabetes. In this {THE AND} conversation, he sits with his 13-year-old daughter Sofi (she/her) to share the truth about fear, love, and family.

Van opens his heart about the future and asks the question that haunts him: “Am I going to be okay long term?” He speaks about the effort it takes each day to live with diabetes and the weight of stigma that follows him. Sofi, just 13, listens with care. She shares what it feels like to watch her dad face this challenge, and how their bond has been shaped by honesty, strength, and love from the very first moment.

This series from The Skin Deep is sponsored by Abbott and Libre.

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Krystal & Steven are one of our Community Favorites pairs with over 7 million views on YouTube!

They sat down for this conversation three years after ending their relationship of two years. Now, after living in different cities and barely speaking, they sit across from each other in a special two-part conversation to vulnerably explore the love they once shared, aftermath of their breakup, and what truly forced the couple apart. Don’t miss the second part of their conversation as they look towards the future, here: http://bit.ly/StevenKrystalP2

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Talecia (she/they) and Nedra (she/her) play the {THE AND} Couples Edition card game in this video. Together for two years, they met online and built a connection through humor, travel, fashion, and a shared love for good food.Their conversation is open and full of care. They talk about patience, vulnerability, and how they keep showing up for each other through challenges and change. This episode is an intimate look at Black queer love, real communication, and the strength that comes from choosing softness.Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/couples-collection-1/products/the-and-couples-edition

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This episode was published in October 2016, and it’s our most-watched conversation of all time on YouTube, with over 5.4 million views.

Mia & Khalil, a father and daughter separated for years by the federal prison system, discuss the hardship that has defined their relationship. 9 year old Mia bravely opens up about what it meant that her father was incarcerated, and Khalil, now a criminal justice reform activist at JustLeadershipUSA, can only admire how strong his daughter has become.

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Christelle (she/her) & Niamkha (she/her) are lifelong friends from Haiti who sit down for an honest {THE AND} conversation about diabetes stigma and friendship.

Christelle opens up about living with Type 2 diabetes, a diagnosis she has kept private from most people, and the fear of being judged. Niamkha reflects on how hard it can be to understand something she hasn’t lived with, while showing support in the quiet, steady ways that come with decades of trust. Together, they explore what it means to face stigma, listen deeply, and show up with compassion.

This series from The Skin Deep is sponsored by Abbott and Libre. 

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Behind every diagnosis lives a human story filled with resilience, struggle, and love. In this new collaboration with Abbott and Libre, The Skin Deep created {THE AND} conversations that confront diabetes stigma. 

Parents and children, mothers and daughters, and best friends face one another with honest questions often left unspoken. They share fears, moments of care, and the relief of being seen beyond stigma.

This series from The Skin Deep is sponsored by Abbott and Libre.

To watch the full series, check out the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo7UKMJBgef0M2-jZrEsxh6ggaIIF_WoG⁠

Let’s end diabetes stigma. Find out more at AboveBias.com.

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Community Favorites | Keisha (she/her) and Andrew (he/him) have a baby! During their seventh round on {THE AND} the couple talks about their new day to day dynamics with their 4 month baby girl. They discuss the different challenges of parenthood and their wishes for their newly grown family, how love grows in ways you didn’t think were possible, their immense and continuously expanding love for each other and how their baby has changed their relationship for the better.

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