The Debrief

The Debrief

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The Debrief episodes

  • Debrief Confessions | Girls’ Night In & Everything In Between 🎀

    Welcome to our girls’ night in! 🥂💕


    In this episode of The Debrief, we’re keeping things light, fun and a little bit unfiltered. We’re reading dilemmas, sharing our honest opinions, confessing a few things of our own and having the kind of conversations you’d normally have sitting around with your girls at 1am.


    From messy situations and big life decisions to chasing your dreams, being scared to take the leap and everything in between — no topic is really off the table. 👀


    Expect laughs, “girl, what would YOU do?” moments, a few controversial opinions and maybe some unexpected honesty along the way.


    So grab your girls, get comfortable and come debrief with us. 💌


    🎥 Watch on YouTube

    🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music


    Have a dilemma or confession you want us to debrief? Send it to [email protected] — anonymously if you’d like. 👀

    51 min
  • The Loneliness Nobody Talks About | Why We Feel Alone Even When We’re Not

    Have you ever been surrounded by people and still felt completely alone?

    You have friends. You have family. You have a group chat. You’re scrolling through Instagram, seeing everyone’s birthdays, brunches, holidays and seemingly perfect friendships… so why can loneliness still feel so heavy?

    In this episode of The Debrief, we’re having an honest conversation about the kind of loneliness that doesn’t always look like being alone.

    We’re talking about:

    💭 Feeling lonely in a room full of people
👯‍♀️ Why adult friendships can feel so difficult
🏠 The reality of living alone
📱 Whether social media is actually making us feel more disconnected
❤️ What it means to feel truly known and understood
🌱 How we can create deeper, more meaningful connections as adults

    Because sometimes loneliness isn’t about having nobody around you.

    Sometimes it’s about not feeling truly seen by the people around you.

    And if you’ve ever felt like everyone else has “their people” while you’re quietly wondering where yours are, this conversation is for you.

    💌 Got a dilemma you’d like us to debrief?

    We want to hear from you.

    Whether it’s about friendship, dating, family, work, identity, faith or simply navigating adulthood, send your dilemma to:

    📩 [email protected]

    Your story could become part of a future episode.

    🎧 Listen to The Debrief on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music.

    🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube.

    And don’t forget to subscribe, follow and join the conversation.

    #TheDebrief #Loneliness #AdultFriendships #Friendship #WomenInTheir20s #WomenInTheir30s #Adulting #SocialMedia #MentalHealth #FindingYourPeople


    55 min
  • What happens when you fall in love with the idea of someone.💔

    Ever found yourself falling for someone before you even really knew them? In this episode, we’re unpacking what happens when you fall in love with the idea of someone rather than who they truly are.


    We talk about mixed signals, creating stories in our minds, romanticising potential, and why it’s so easy to fill in the gaps with our own expectations. We also dive into the disappointment that comes when reality doesn’t match the version we’ve imagined—and how to tell the difference between genuine connection and wishful thinking.


    As always, we share real-life experiences, unpack a listener dilemma, and have an honest conversation about heartbreak, healing, and learning to see people for who they are, not who we hope they’ll become.


    If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Was I in love with them… or just the version of them I created?” this episode is for you.


    🎙️ Grab a coffee, get comfortable, and join us for another Debrief.

    1 hr 8 min
  • What Does Forgiveness Really Look Like? | Grace, Guilt & Boundaries

    Forgiveness sounds simple… until you’re the one who has to live it.


    In this episode, we unpack what forgiveness really looks like in real life. Does forgiving someone mean giving them the same access to your life? Can you truly forgive while still choosing boundaries? And what happens when the hardest person to forgive is yourself?


    We also debrief the latest season of The Ultimatum and the relationship dynamics that had us questioning honesty, accountability, and whether some relationships are being held together for the wrong reasons.


    We read two powerful listener dilemmas—one from someone struggling to let a changed person back into their life after years of hurt, and another from someone who can’t seem to forgive themselves despite receiving grace from both God and the person they hurt.


    As always, we share our own experiences, reflect on what we’ve learned about forgiveness, and explore the difference between conviction, condemnation, boundaries, and grace.


    Whether you’re trying to heal from someone else’s actions or your own, we hope this conversation reminds you that forgiveness isn’t always straightforward—but healing is possible.


    🎙️ We’d love to hear your thoughts. Have you ever struggled to forgive someone… or yourself?

    51 min
  • Choosing Each Other | The Effort Behind Lasting Friendships 👯🏾

    Friendships don’t stay strong by accident—they grow through intention.


    This week on The Debrief, we’re talking about something we don’t hear enough about: how to keep the spark alive in your friendships. We spend so much time learning how to maintain romantic relationships, but what about the people who’ve been there through every season?


    From trying new things together to making time for each other, we share the little ways friendships stay exciting, healthy, and worth investing in. Plus, we read a couple of dilemmas from listeners who are wondering if their friendships are changing… or coming to an end.


    Whether you’ve had the same best friend for years or you’re trying to build deeper connections, this episode is your reminder that great friendships deserve effort too.

    49 min
  • The Uncomfortable Truth | Conversations on Racism & Microaggressions

    Some conversations are uncomfortable but they’re also necessary.


    This week on The Debrief, we’re talking about racism and the everyday microaggressions that so many people experience but often feel unable to speak about.


    We read two anonymous dilemmas from our Debriefers. One shares the challenges of dating across cultures and navigating subtle racism from a partner’s family. Another opens up about experiencing microaggressions in the workplace and the emotional toll they can take.


    Along the way, we also share our own personal experiences, how they’ve shaped us, and the ways we’ve learned to respond while protecting our peace.


    This isn’t about pointing fingers it’s about creating space for honest conversation, understanding, and sharing stories that deserve to be heard.


    If you’ve ever questioned whether something was “all in your head,” felt unseen, or struggled to find the words to explain your experience, this episode is for you.


    Join us for an open, honest, and respectful conversation on The Debrief.

    59 min
  • Three Weeks Apart | Priscah’s Travel Catch-Up & Everything In Between💕

    Three weeks apart and we’ve got a LOT to catch up on! 🎙️✨


    This week, we’re doing what we do best—a real-life debrief. Priscah is finally back from spending three weeks in Kenya with her family, so we’re catching up on everything we’ve missed. From travel stories and family moments to life updates, funny conversations, and what life looked like while we were apart, nothing was off the table.


    If you’ve ever reunited with your best friend and thought, “Girl… let me tell you everything,” this episode is for you. Grab a drink, get comfy, and join the catch-up. 💛

    49 min
  • The Debrief Friendship Edition | Who’s most likely to?

    How well do you really know us? 👀 This week we’re putting our friendship to the test with a fun game of Who’s Most Likely To? From the most chaotic friend to who’s most likely to ghost the group chat, spill a secret, or make the first move… nothing is off limits. 😂


    Along the way, we share stories, laugh at our differences, and give you a little peek behind the friendship that makes The Debrief what it is. Not every week needs a deep dilemma. 💛 Sometimes you just need to slow down, have a laugh, and enjoy two girls catching up.


    Grab your snacks, play along, and let us know if you guessed our answers right! 💕


    🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on our socials for more Girls’ Night In with The Debrief.

    48 min
  • Start Where You Are | Fear, Faith & Finally Taking the Leap🙏🏾

    Ever had an idea, a dream, or a business venture sitting in your notes app for months because you were too scared to start? 😭 You’re not alone.


    This week on The Debrief, we’re talking about the fear of beginning, why so many of us wait until we feel “ready,” and what it really takes to take that first step. We also share the story behind how we started this podcast, the doubts we had, the courage it took, and why we’re so glad we started anyway.


    If you’ve been thinking about launching something new, chasing a goal, or stepping outside your comfort zone, this episode is your reminder that you don’t need to have it all figured out—you just need to start where you are. ✨


    🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media for more conversations, laughs, and life debriefs. Links are in our bio! 💕

    58 min
  • Living In The In-Between | Decluttering, Work Situationships & Feeling Left Behind

    Ever feel like you’re in a weird season where you’re not quite where you used to be, but you’re not where you’re trying to go either? 😭 Welcome to the in-between.


    In this episode, we catch up on life lately and talk about what it looks like to declutter our spaces, minds and expectations while navigating a season that feels uncertain, messy and full of transition.


    We also get into a dilemma about developing feelings for someone at work and whether workplace situationships are ever worth the risk 👀. Plus, we unpack a listener’s confession about feeling left behind by their friends and the complicated emotions that come with admiring the people you love while questioning your own journey.


    From comparison and career growth to boundaries, crushes and learning to be okay with not having everything figured out, this episode is one big girls’ night in debrief.


    So grab a snack, get comfortable and join the conversation 💕


    Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe, and let us know: have you ever found yourself living in the in-between?

    37 min

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A space to take a pause 🥂 with two best friends talking through life , lessons and everything in between .