Tricky Existence

Pearl and Jordyn are back with another Tricky After Dark episode. This week, they answer the next 7 questions in the set of 36 questions to fall in love with a stranger.

Part 1: "50 - Love & Other Mental Illnesses"

Mentioned in this week's episode:
"36 - What is the Purpose of Setting Resolutions?"
"46 - Sisterly Advice (Tricky After Dark)"
"47 - Trauma Bonding and Adult Siblings w/ Jordyn's Sisters"
"23 - We Don't Gatekeep Music Here w/ The Songwriter Diaries"
Siren (2018) streamed on Hulu

Join Pearl and Jordyn in a passionate and challenging discussion about capitalism and mental health- specifically suicide.

A surprise topic this week!  Jordyn brings this easy-peasy topic of Capitalism up to Pearl as a surprise topic for the two of them to discuss this week. Things immediately go off the rails, and the two bring up the hottest of all hot topics (kinda) within the social work world- suicide and bodily autonomy within a capitalistic society. The two talk about how Capitalism plays into the pressures of mental health and the "responsibility" to be healthy. There is some intense conversation about suicide and productivity and how those topics relate to the "responsibility" of staying healthy and happy within a society where that's not always possible. They also recognize their own role within the capitalistic society within this podcast before trying to pick the mood up off the floor at the end of this episode by sharing what they are staying slutty for this week.

Resources/References:
Podcasts: Behind the Bastards, Taylor Swift DeCoupling (Tricky After Dark) (coming soon)
Literature: The Great Gatsby

Suicide support links: ASIST- a suicide prevention training TrEx highly recommends. 988-Help Line- an online crisis chat, a warm and crisis call line, as well as a resource hub available nationally.

Jordyn and Pearl are back with this week's Tricky After Dark episode. They answer the first seven questions in the 36 Questions to Fall in Love series. This is part one.

Episodes referenced today:
"40 - We're Not Really Strangers (Tricky After Dark)"
"44 - Mermaids vs Sirens (Tricky After Dark)"
"23 - We Don't Gatekeep Music Here w/ The Songwriter Diaries"

The sisters are back!
Join Pearl and her guests, Crystal Tate and Amenda Tate as they dive into moments and people that have shaped who they were, who they are, and who they are going to become. This convresation gets pretty deep into the lore of the Tate family, so strap in. The three discuss motherhood, fatherhood gender norms, divorce, what it means to be fully seen, and attempt to tackle a conversation around grief and the loss of a loved member of the Tate family.  There's a lot to talk about, a lot to be heard, and a lot to think about. Take what you need, leave the rest and lean into the Tricky Existence of it all. Enjoy!

Some Tate family characters- Daisy: a cousin. Marquese: a brother. Rosanna: an aunt/sister. Rod/Kim: an uncle/aunt.

Mentioned in this episode:
- Amenda Tate @amendatate & amendatate.com
- Episode 39- Navigating Relationship Without a Blueprint

Questions to consider:
Who are inspirational women in your life? How can you assist the younger generation in finding thier voices? What was inspirational in you finding your own voice?

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A surprise! Two guests and one host. This week, Pearl is joined by her mom: Crystal Tate, and aunt: Amenda Tate. This trio has had their fair share of conversations in the kitchen sitting on countertops, talking about life. Today, they've moved the conversation (and the drinks and snacks) to the upstairs bedroom floor, while the kids play downstairs- a classic mood.

They play a game together to get comfy and prepped for the full length episode that is soon to grace your screens (ears?). The game is from the brand: Tabletop Conversations, and thier list of questions are coupled with information about inspirational women from history. SO! Education and personal exploration all rolled up into one! This episode was recorded on the first day of 2023, a cold day full of sniffles, throat clearing, and a touch more cinicism than the world wants from it's women. If that sounds appealing to you, listen in, get comfy, and get to know our guests a bit before they embark on a journey in the next full length episode, soon to be live. Enjoy!

Mentioned in the Episode:
People: Amenda Tate @amendatate & amendatate.com;
Products: Zillow, Tabetop Converstations: Inspiring Women;  whogivesacrap TP, myearthbreeze laundry detergent, holdonbags laundry detergent, Smokey Row.

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Jordyn is back this week with her sisters, Karly and Ryeleigh, to give their take on sisterhood.

Join Jordyn and her guest hosts for this episode, her sisters, as they explore what it means to be adult siblings and how trauma bonding has impacted their relationship. Listen in as they discus resiliency factors, birth order, and what it takes to sustain a relationship that spans over time and physical distance. Ryeleigh shares briefly on twinhood. You'll even hear an adoption reveal and some pretty hilarious memories that are told with only the type of subtle snark a sister can share.

Referenced in this episode: Dar's Barbershop & previous episode "46 - Sisterly Advice"

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Jordyn is joined by her sisters, Karly and Ryeleigh, for this week's Tricky After Dark episode. They play the game We're Not Really Strangers.

Episodes referenced: "6 - The Big Bang" &  "40 - We're Not Really Strangers" 

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Join Pearl and Jordyn this week as they talk about grief and loss.

The two share their celebrations,  and a book update before diving deeper. Once they get going our hosts talk about their personal experiences and relationships with grief and loss. They discuss how they got where they are now and why they got there in the first place. Jordyn gives us all a lesson on invisible loss, and secondary loss while the two use these terms to look deeper at the loss of past versions of themselves, or dreams, and talk about the difficulty that can come with allowing yourself space to grieve all types of loss. Pearl shares a mason jar analogy as well as a pencil analogy and the two, of course, dip their toes into a discussion around the impact capitalism has on an individual's ability to grieve fully. This episode wraps up with some tips and tricks Jordyn has for us all about how one can get their grief needs met, and what that could look like.


Referenced in the episode:
Books: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes;  The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
Music: Bigger Than the Whole Sky by Twift
Episodes: Attitude Adjustment, Our Last Meal Podcast, Falling in Love with Us, Tate Family
Resources: Advanced Care Directives

Pearl and Jordyn are back with this week's Tricky After Dark episode. Listen in as they recap their winter holiday activities and provide insight to the long debated question of would you rather be a siren or a mermaid? 

Pearl and Jordyn are back this week to give their take on sex toys. We start with some book celebrations... somewhere in the intro we take a moment to collect ourselves, but trust us, sticking with the episode will pay off in the end. Pearl gives us an educational sex toy moment and then we jump into all things sex toys... which ultimately leads us into talking about the patriarchy. Your hosts answer why they use sex toy and how sex toys help. Of course, you'll hear them dive back into the rebellion of the white picket fence and taking your pleasure into your own hands. They discuss self-pleasure as a safe way to explore/feel your own body and desires. They discuss the stigma surrounding sex toys from purity culture and using sex toys within partnered sex. They talk about connection and the accessibility of sex toys both from the store and within household items. Then your hosts take a drive down PG13 lane and share their favorite toys at the moment and provide you with an X rated episode close.

Referenced in this episode:
Previous Episodes: "2 - Consensually, Rock My Socks"; "8 - White Family Easter" (on pleasure); "41 - Why Didn't Anyone Tell Us About Vaginal Masturbation?"
Books: Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Read
Toys: Plusone Air Pulsing Arouser; Bellesa Airvibe
Blog: Household Sex Toys (Coming Soon - head to trickyexistence.com/blog and subscribe for notifications)

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