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Episode 15: Black Women Femicide in America - Part 2

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence and femicide. Resources are available at the end of this episode and linked below.

In the last few weeks, three Black women made headlines for the worst possible reason. Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen. Pastor Tammy McCollum. Dr. Cerina Fairfax. Three accomplished, beloved, extraordinary women — killed by the men who were supposed to love them. In this episode, we go beyond the headlines and into the harder conversation. The one about victim blaming in the comments. The one about “choose a godly man” and “stop dating thugs” and “be a wife first” — and how every single one of those women did everything our community told them to do. And still lost their lives. This isn’t just a news recap. This is a reckoning. And we think it’s one that’s long overdue.

RESOURCES: 

National Domestic Violence Hotline — Call or text 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org

Crisis Text Line — Text START to 741741

Black Women’s Blueprint — blackwomensblueprint.org
Love Is Respect — Call or text 1-866-331-9474 or visit loveisrespect.org

| New episodes every Saturday. Follow us on Instagram @twothingscanbetrue.podcast and join the Group Chat.

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Episode 15: Black Women Femicide in America - Part 1

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence and femicide. Resources are available at the end of this episode and linked below.

In the last few weeks, three Black women made headlines for the worst possible reason. Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen. Pastor Tammy McCollum. Dr. Cerina Fairfax. Three accomplished, beloved, extraordinary women — killed by the men who were supposed to love them. In this episode, we go beyond the headlines and into the harder conversation. The one about victim blaming in the comments. The one about “choose a godly man” and “stop dating thugs” and “be a wife first” — and how every single one of those women did everything our community told them to do. And still lost their lives. This isn’t just a news recap. This is a reckoning. And we think it’s one that’s long overdue.

RESOURCES: 

National Domestic Violence Hotline — Call or text 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org

Crisis Text Line — Text START to 741741

Black Women’s Blueprint — blackwomensblueprint.org
Love Is Respect — Call or text 1-866-331-9474 or visit loveisrespect.org

| New episodes every Saturday. Follow us on Instagram @twothingscanbetrue.podcast and join the Group Chat.

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Episode 14: 4|20 SPECIAL

It’s giving holiday energy — and we are fully in the spirit. And a little chaotic.

In honor of 4/20, Keelah and Ashley are sitting down for something a little different. No hot takes. No debates. Just your two favorite co-hosts, some questions, and the kind of conversation that only happens when everybody’s comfortable.

This episode, we’re getting into it — the things we can’t live without, the things we’ve never said out loud, our most embarrassing moments, and the kind of friendship receipts that only your best friend can pull out on you. It’s chaotic. It’s honest. It’s exactly what you needed today.

Whether you’re an edible-eating mommy, a joint-smoking housewife, you like to drink yours, or you just showed up for the vibes — this one’s for you. 

Pull up. Get in the Group Chat.

Two things can be true: life is heavy and we deserve to laugh.

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Episode 13: My Life Is Falling Apart! (Why the Chaos Might Be Setting You Up for Your Best Chapter Yet)

You ever have a season where everything just feels… off? Nothing hits the same, the people around you start acting weird, you’re losing things left and right, and even your own dreams are starting to scare you? Yeah. We’ve been there. And in this episode, Keelah and Ashley are getting into all of it — because what looks like falling apart might actually be the beginning of your best chapter yet.

Two things can be true: everything can feel like it’s crumbling AND you can be exactly where you’re supposed to be.
In this episode we cover:

• ​Sign #1: Nothing hits the same — why that shift in your joy is actually telling you something
• ​Sign #2: People start treating you weird — what it means when your growth changes the room
• ​Sign #3: You start losing everything — and why loss isn’t always the ending
• ​Sign #4: Your dreams terrify you — and why that fear might be the most important sign of all

Mentioned in this episode:

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Episode 12: The S*** We Care About (And So Should You) | Part 3 

The girls are back and the list is long. In Part 3 of our ongoing series, Keelah and Ashley are getting into everything the group chat has been buzzing about — and they are not holding back.

This week we’re covering:

• Cardi B’s Hairline — We are EXCITED. We cannot wait to try it. And we are praying these online bandits don’t get to it before us.
• The State of Our Nation — I mean… you already know. We’re just sharing our opinions. Because two things can be true.
• Black Women in Business — the wins, the challenges, and why supporting each other isn’t optional. It’s the assignment.
• Summer House and the Crimes Against Ciara’s Era — if you know, you know. If you don’t, buckle up. We’re filing formal complaints.
• Megan Thee Stallion on Broadway — 👏 Hot 👏 Girl 👏 Meg 👏 on 👏 Broadway 👏 and that deserves every single clap. We have feelings. All of them. Good ones.

Part 3 is giving everything. Get in the group chat.

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Episode 11: Minding Our Black Business

A journal called “Sis, Please STFU” went viral, sold out, and made a quarter million dollars — AI-generated images, grammatical errors, and all. And somehow… she won. So naturally, we have thoughts. This week on Two Things Can Be True, Aqueelah and Ashley are getting into ALL of it — using AI to create, who actually owes the audience quality control, whether “healing journals” can do more harm than good, and the real conversation about blind Black business support. Oh, and they launched their own journal. Yeah. The timing is not lost on them.

Ready to start focusing on living a life you love? Our journal/workbook, Life by Design, is available now as a digital download for just $5 a chapter, we’re releasing the first two chapters. Click on link below to download.

https://stan.store/two_things_can_be_true

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Episode 10: Agree to Disagree Series: Abstinence Saves Lives?!?! | Part 2

⚠️ Sensitive Subject Disclaimer:
This episode contains discussions about sexual experiences, intimacy, and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.

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The besties don’t land in the same place on this one — and honestly… that’s the whole point.

Before the debate even begins, our brain enthusiasts bestie pauses the room for a minute and breaks down the science behind her theory. What actually happens in your brain when you become sexually active. Why early sexual experiences can hit deeper than people expect. And what the research says about intimacy, attachment, and risk.

Then the conversation opens up.

Two perspectives.
Two lived experiences.
Two women who respect each other enough to disagree out loud.

And somewhere in the middle of it all, the conversation gets real and raw when one of the besties opens up about her own experiences — the kind of honesty that reminds you these conversations aren’t just theories… they’re personal.

Because sometimes the truth isn’t one clean answer.

Sometimes it’s tension.
Sometimes it’s vulnerability.
Sometimes it’s growth.

And sometimes… two things can be true at the same time. ✨

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Resources

If anything in this episode brought something up for you, here are some places to

​loveisrespect (teen & young adult dating abuse) — 1-866-331-9474 | loveisrespect.org
​National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) — 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org
​National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) — nsvrc.org

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Episode 10: Agree to Disagree Series: Abstinence Saves Lives?!?! | Part 1

⚠️ Sensitive Subject Disclaimer:
This episode contains discussions about sexual experiences, intimacy, and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.

⸻

The besties don’t land in the same place on this one — and honestly… that’s the whole point.

Before the debate even begins, our brain enthusiasts bestie pauses the room for a minute and breaks down the science behind her theory. What actually happens in your brain when you become sexually active. Why early sexual experiences can hit deeper than people expect. And what the research says about intimacy, attachment, and risk.

Then the conversation opens up.

Two perspectives.
Two lived experiences.
Two women who respect each other enough to disagree out loud.

And somewhere in the middle of it all, the conversation gets real and raw when one of the besties opens up about her own experiences — the kind of honesty that reminds you these conversations aren’t just theories… they’re personal.

Because sometimes the truth isn’t one clean answer.

Sometimes it’s tension.
Sometimes it’s vulnerability.
Sometimes it’s growth.

And sometimes… two things can be true at the same time. ✨

⸻

Resources

If anything in this episode brought something up for you, here are some places to turn:

​ loveisrespect (teen & young adult dating abuse) — 1-866-331-9474 | loveisrespect.org
​ National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) — 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org
​ National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) — nsvrc.org
​ Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741

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Episode 9: 100 Downloads and One Emotional Support Group Chat

We hit 100+ downloads, and honestly… we’re celebrating like the group chat just found out someone’s bringing snacks.

In this episode, we take a little stroll down memory lane and recap some of our favorite moments from past episodes. We talk about the segments we love, the things we might tweak, and the ideas that have evolved since we first pressed record.

Most importantly, we talk about how much we love doing this together and how wild it feels to see this little podcast baby starting to grow.

Of course, we spend some time in the Two Things Can Be True group chat reading your comments, reviews, and messages that have had us laughing, reflecting, and feeling so supported.

Plus… our international girlies have officially entered the chat, and we are screaming, crying, and throwing confetti.

This episode is part reflection, part celebration, and part love letter to everyone who’s listening, sharing, and sitting in the group chat with us every Saturday.

✨ Two Things Can Be True: we’re still new at this, and y’all are already showing up for us.

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Episode 9: (Part 2) 100 Downloads and One Emotional Support Group Chat

We hit 100+ downloads, and honestly… we’re celebrating like the group chat just found out someone’s bringing snacks.

In this episode, we take a little stroll down memory lane and recap some of our favorite moments from past episodes. We talk about the segments we love, the things we might tweak, and the ideas that have evolved since we first pressed record.

Most importantly, we talk about how much we love doing this together and how wild it feels to see this little podcast baby starting to grow.

Of course, we spend some time in the Two Things Can Be True group chat reading your comments, reviews, and messages that have had us laughing, reflecting, and feeling so supported.

Plus… our international girlies have officially entered the chat, and we are screaming, crying, and throwing confetti.

This episode is part reflection, part celebration, and part love letter to everyone who’s listening, sharing, and sitting in the group chat with us every Saturday.

✨ Two Things Can Be True: we’re still new at this, and y’all are already showing up for us.