The Talking Single Podcast

This week, the Rasheeda, Ribi, Crystal and Keysha get into the very recent and very difficult topic of sexual harassment. They reflect on recent occurrences, review how women are protected generally or not protected as is often the case. They share their previous personal experiences and how that’s affected what they do to stay safe these days. Things get a bit heated whey the ladies discuss what constitutes harassment in the first place- very understandable given the nature of the topic. Even the hashtag Notallmen gets a once over , and as usual with the ladies, it’s open, honest, raw and real.

In this week’s episode, the Talking Singles discuss the world of kinks and fetishes. These are often used interchangeably to mean any sexual desire or proclivity that falls outside the mainstream appetite. A fetish is a sexual fixtation on a specific object ( e.g. foot fetish) or act that is not necessary or absolute to a person’s gratification. A kink is a broader term that encompasses a bunch of alternative sexual interests that go beyond the run of the mill  - could include impact play and other forms of BDSM. This episode is a bit more explicit than normal and  for some parts, you may want to listen when you aren't eating . 

Join Crystal, Ribi, Rasheeda and Keysha as they share what their preferences and some interesting revelations. They are joined by a very special guest and hilarious comedian Kyndra for a very funny podcast. Find and follow Kyndra @thekyndracrumpshow, she is simple amazing!

If you'd like to learn, there is a lot of information available online. To make it easier , you can also try the links below :

 Bad girls bible-  https://badgirlsbible.com/list-of-kinks-and-fetishes

Glamour online - https://www.glamour.com/story/a-to-z-kinks-and-fetishes

This week the Talking Singles have a lot to talk about. They share their versions of a  virtual speed dating experience and how one of the ladies got matched, they revisit the topic of interracial dating and for the first time ever , they visit discuss W.A.R - it's totally not what you think .

 Join Rasheeda, Crystal, Ribi and Keysha as they also talk about how Crystal's voice is extremely orchestral and yet again how their rapid fire round is far from rapid.  

What makes someone who they are? Each person has an idea of their personality type/preference – if they are bubbly or reserved, sensitive or thick skinned.That everyone has unique personalities makes life more interesting (or, sometimes, more difficult).Psychologists who try to tease out the science of who we are define personality as individual differences in the way people tend to think, feel and behave. This week, the Talking singles reveal their personality traits , figure out what they have in common , what makes each one different.. oh and they finally admit the truth about the rapid fire round!

This week the Talking Singles get very emotional and personal as they talk being authentic and content in a world where we are bombarded with images and stories of other peoples best days. We are constantly comparing bodies, jobs, relationships,  holidays with others.  Is it possible to be content with our lot in life regardless of the 'perfection' we seem to always be exposed to? Join Keysha, Crystal and Ribi as they talk about this and so much more !

The Talking Singles are back and for the first episode are chatting to three awesome  Love and Dating Gurus about dating online , dating apps , matchmaking services , speeding dating and so much more. Join Crystal, Rasheeda, Keysha and Ribi as they question the Gurus about what apps to use and which ones to avoid, alternatives to dating apps, what to do on a first date - virtual and covid world .. there's even a tinder experiment to unpack!

Special thanks to our amazing Guru's for joining us - Laura , aka the Tartan Matchmaker @matchmadeinscotland, Luisa , a london based love guru @londonloveguru and Suborno, a dating coach and podcaster @brownbear30ish. Please check them out on instagram and other social media platforms.

You can also find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @talkingsinglepodcast. Hope you enjoy this episode, we had so much fun making it .

According to an England Mental Health and Wellbeing survey , about 29% of Black women experienced a common mental disorder like anxiety, depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder in the past week, the highest rate for women across all ethnic groups! Surprised at the high number? Then join Ribi, Rasheeda, Crystal and Keysha as they share their personal stories of dealing with mental health issues. They also discuss why we don't talk mental health enough, or seek professional help when we need it . 

Could  Matchmaking / matchmaking services become our refuge and the most efficient way to date? A hybrid to bridge/replace the initial impersonal nature of searching, finding and connecting on dating applications? Join the Talking singles  Rasheeda , Crystal , Keysha and Ribi as they talk about Match making , the pros and cons , it potentially becoming the new normal. They also share their very funny   experiences of matchmaking gone wrong and more!

Today, the talking singles are discussing  the search for that oh so elusive Mr Right. Should we search? Should we just let it be? Is there even such a thing as Mr Right? are there alternatives? maybe our expectations are too high or un-realistic, maybe Mr Ok or Mr Right now will do just fine. Join Ribi, Rasheedah, Crystal and Keysha to see how they figure this out!

It is said that when you fall in love you can't avoid butterflies dancing and fooling around in your belly. Unfortunately, scientists also say these feelings last for about a year. Given that our attention span as a human species is decreasing rapidly and there are so many options out there, one can’t help but wonder if it's affecting the way we love and how long those feelings last.

Join the talking single girls; Crystal, Ribi, Keysha, Rasheeda and two very special talking single guys – The soulful speaker JP and the fabulous artist Sedric Perry as they ruminate on exactly what love has to do with anything!