Two Personal with Joy Taylor

In this episode of Two Personal, Joy Taylor explores the complexities of natural beauty standards and the unrealistic expectations on women. She highlights the contradictions in how beauty routines are presented.

Joy then chats with Itika Grimble about her experiences as a small business owner and new mother. They discuss themes of surrender, commitment, and the importance of mutual support in relationships, as well as the evolving dynamics of dating and the need for open communication.

The episode concludes with Joy answering a fan's question about couples therapy, emphasizing its value for maintaining mental health and strengthening relationships, especially before major commitments like moving in together or marriage.

Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! 

#TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #beauty #surrendering #couplestheraphy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Two Personal, Joy Taylor talks about power dynamics, accountability, and how society views gender. She looks into the recent news about P Diddy and how power affects people’s behavior.

Joy then chats with guest Monique Henry about personal growth and vulnerability. They share their own experiences with being vulnerable, discussing the ups and downs and how it affects their friendships and work relationships. The two discuss how vulnerability is shown in movies and TV, and why it matters in storytelling. 

Joy gives advice to Amber, a listener who wants to know, “if men are more judgmental than women?” She then wraps up the episode by expressing her excitement for the upcoming fall season and her anticipation for Halloween.

Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! 

#TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #vulnerability #power #diddy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Taylor and Joy delve into the concept of what qualifies as cooking and emphasize the value of being open to trying new foods. They then shift their focus to the phenomenon of Sunday Scaries, reflecting on their weekends and the anticipation of the coming week.

The duo discuss the significance of taking time before making major life decisions. Both Joy and Taylor share personal experiences where careful consideration led to vastly different outcomes compared to impulsive choices. They recommend always giving yourself at least a night to think things over and avoiding the pressure of others to make hasty decisions. They both shout out their close friends for being the voice of reason in some of those situations. 

The episode wraps up with a voice note about dating celebrities, highlighting the idea that taking a chance is often better than assuming you're not in the same league as someone famous. You might be surprised by their interests and how well you could connect.

Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! 

#TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #TaylorRooks #cooking #sundayscaries #decisions  

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Taylor and Joy discuss how preparation varies with different situations, comparing life to sports. The topic then shifts as Joy reflects on self-perception versus others' views with her decision to set firmer boundaries. 

The duo then explore their perspectives on death, with Taylor sharing her anxiety and Joy discussing her peace with it. They highlight the importance of living fully and appreciating others; and address grief and the lasting impact it can have.

The episode concludes with a voice note about the evolving meaning of 'woke' and concludes with shoutouts to close-friends and up-and-coming star Ilona Maher. 

Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! 

#TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #TaylorRooks #preparation #workbounaries #death

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joy and Taylor explore introversion versus extroversion, discussing how people recharge and interact. They share personal insights on the importance of solitude for introverts and socializing for extroverts, noting that everyone has unique needs.

The conversation shifts to the topic of nosiness. They examine the difference between curiosity and nosiness and the importance of privacy and boundaries.

The episode wraps up with a voice note questioning, if all publicity is good publicity? They break down good publicity versus bad publicity, emphasizing the need to stay true to oneself while navigating public attention. 

They end with a shoutout to the book, More: A Memoir of Marriage & Joy’s new show, Speak on FS1. 

Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! 

#TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #TaylorRooks #gossip #publicity

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joy and Taylor start by comparing sports watching experiences on the East Coast versus the West Coast. They also discuss traveling with loved ones and the importance of traveling with like-minded people.

They then dive into social media’s evolution—has it peaked, or will it keep evolving?

The conversation shifts to forgiveness, where Joy shares her relationship with it and Taylor highlights that forgiveness is a personal choice.

They wrap up by talking about age, milestones, and the importance of enjoying your own journey without comparing it to others’. Finally, they shout out Taylor Townsend at the U.S. Open and preview the start of fantasy football season.

Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! 

#TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #TaylorRooks #traveling #socialmedia #forgiveness #milestones #age 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Joy and Taylor kick things off with their excitement about flag football making its debut at the 2028 Olympics. They also vent about their dentist woes and dive into the art of handling criticism. 

The TwoPersonal duo then dive into the hot topic of work-life balance—questioning if it’s really a thing. They chat about the reality that being successful in your career often means making sacrifices, sometimes even at the expense of your personal life. Tune in to hear their thoughts on balancing it all—or not!

They wrap up the episode with a voice note, give a few shoutouts, and promote the premiere of season 2 of Joy’s new show with MJ Acosta-Ruiz, "Like A Girl Season".

Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! 

#TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #TaylorRooks #worklifebalance

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode Joy and Taylor start off the show discussing how politeness can be perceived while traveling and using rideshare apps.

The two then move on to discuss, when to share new relationships with friends & how much should we actually be sharing?

 The conversation transitions into the expectations and challenges of styling hair in the workplace. Taylor and Joy discuss personal experiences they both face with styling their hair as black women. 

They wrap up this week's episode with another voice note, their personal rankings of the top food cities & end with a few shoutouts.

Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! 

#TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #TaylorRooks #blackgirlhair #hairintheworkplace #topfoodcities #oversharing #relationshipconvos #politeness

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Joy and Taylor discuss the concepts of loyalty and discipline. They start the episode by holding back their real feelings about the House of Dragon season 2 finale, and the importance of avoiding spoilers. 

The two then shift topics to their admiration of the discipline displayed by this year's Olympic athletes and ask the question; do we as non-Olympic athletes have real discipline?

Joy & Taylor continue their discussion by transitioning into the topic of loyalty, its definition & the need for mutual loyalty to have a healthy relationship whether with your partner or work. 

The episode wraps up with Joy & Taylor listening to this week's voice note; and the conversation concludes with a celebration of our women athletes and the positive impact the Olympics has had in showcasing our global women’s athletes and women’s sports overall. 

Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! 

#TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #TaylorRooks #houseofthedragon #olympics #loyalty #womenathletes 

Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! 

#TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #TaylorRooks #houseofthedragon #olympics #loyalty #womenathletes 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The co-hosts kick things off with a recap of Apple TV’s Presumed Innocent, discuss the need to explore more than just beach destinations, and debate whether men and women are inherently good people.

During the main segment, Joy opens up about her journey with anger, while Taylor shares tips for managing it in a healthier way. But that's not all—Joy and Taylor also address a heartfelt voice note from a listener struggling with childhood trauma, offering compassionate and practical advice.

The episode wraps up with shoutouts to fitness enthusiasts, honest friends, and MC Acosta-Ruiz for joining ESPN.

Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! 

#TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #TaylorRooks #PresumedInnocent #Travel #AngerManagement #ESPN

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices