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Well Said with Syd episodes

February 03, 2022 62: Becca Polk - It's Not Your Fault
**Trigger warning** - conversations of sexual assault are discussed in this episode. We ask that if this is not the right time for you to listen, please turn the podcast off at the 20-minute mark. Conversations about sexual assault need to be more common because it reminds us when to speak out, how to take care of friends, and the importance of listening to your gut. The key is to start these conversations now, and often - but as always, we respect those who are not ready to listen.
After a light, fun intro chatting about an accidental pepper spray, pooping the pants, and broom ball shoes - we welcome Becca Polk. Becca is a college friend of Soph's, who gets vulnerable and shares her beautiful and chilling poems about her childhood trauma. Becca explains the phases of healing with her story, suggestions on how to support those you love if they are going through something like this, and the day there was justice.
Syd opens up about her experiences and Becca shares advice on how she has furthered her healing process with therapy, how to be there for someone in this process, and our amazing OBGYN, Dr. Sarah, hops on the mic to share some words of wisdom from a medical standpoint.
Sexual assault is a hard topic but that's why we are here, to have the hard conversations and to make sure every single listener knows they are not alone in their healing. It is NOT your fault & healing is not linear.
Resources for all to seek the help they may need:
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Information on next day help: Plan B (Morning-After Pill): Effectiveness and Side Effects (webmd.com)
Information on transmitted disease & help: Sexual Assault Infectious Disease Prophylaxis

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1 hr 25 min
February 02, 2022 062. DRAFT AUDIO ONLY DO NOT POST
This week the girls talk about a very raw, real and deep topic of sexual assault. Becca P., a long time friend of Soph's, joins this episode to not only share her beautiful and chilling poems but also her story and experience of dealing with sexual assault, as well as the legal process of putting her assaulter in prison. Sexual assault looks like many different things to everyone and everyone knows someone who has dealt with something along those lines. Syd opens up about her experiences and the girls give advice on how to cope as well as a message from a listener who works in the judicial system gives her take. Sexual assault is a hard topic but that's why we are here, to talk about these hard topics, to learn how to be a better friend to someone who is dealing with sexual assault or how to deal with it yourself. It is not your fault, healing is not linear and seek out the help you need.
1 hr 25 min
January 27, 2022 61: You Say Soulmates, We Say Bullsh*t & How To Meet People Off The Apps
This week Syd and Soph are diving into meeting people WITHOUT the dating apps - you won't want to miss this! BUT FIRST our producer, Jackson, shares a straight candid moment from his birthday weekend, the girls debate sauna courtesy, and Soph shares a -stinky- confession. Oh, and Syd is trying to grow her booty, one fitness tiktok at a time. Let's get to the meat of the episode - The two discuss how to meet him/her in REAL LIFE. Dealing with dating app burnout? The girls share their tips in increasing your chances of meeting someone in the wild. What you put out into the world is what you will get in return, so compliment the cute boy at the coffee shop, smile at a stranger, and get out of your comfort zone! Later, the ladies answer a few looming questions: Do we believe in soulmates? What thoughts did our listeners have regarding our ONE true love? The beans have been SPILLED. Enjoy!

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1 hr 9 min
January 20, 2022 60: Mini Episode: Candid Banter, Feet Pics, & a Hinge Date Gone Right?
Mini episode this week! The gals keep it quick BUT pack it with straight candid moments, candid banter, and an update on what’s been happening in their lives. Syd tells us about her trip to Mexico and asks for Soph's take on her Candid Thoughts - Would you share a toothbrush with a fling? Soph tells us about her "Dry January" hiccup & her most recent hinge date. The two dive into feet pics and why it's not the best idea to send pics for money (even if it's a pajama selfie). Stay 'til the end to hear a listener Straight Candid moment you won't want to miss (ft. Lion King) and an upcoming Straight Candid event at Lululemon!

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36 min
January 13, 2022 59. Yana & Emerson - Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Life as a Full-Time Influencer AUDIO ONLY
Welcome Yana & Emerson! Although these babes have chosen two vastly different career paths, they are both killing it in the same BOSS B*TCH ways. Yana, an Account Executive, explains how she went from nannying after college to her current career in sales after not knowing what she wanted to do. LISTEN UP COLLEGE STUDENTS - You WILL figure it out, we promise. We also get to hear about Yana's dating life as a 34-year-old, her childhood as a refugee who immigrated to the US with her parents, and how her past has played a part in her go-getter attitude.
Classycleanchic, or as some of you know her, Emerson, enlightens us on how her side hustle of blogging and partnerships, became her full-time career. She chats about the moment she was finally able to leave her engineering job and take her influencer life full-time. She includes what dating is like with a large following, TikTok trolls, and why she now avoids filters & photoshop. Emerson is as classy (and candid) as it gets. ;)
Syd & Soph feel lucky AF to not only have these intelligent women as their mentors but also as friends. The Straight Candid team loves ya!
1 hr 34 min
January 13, 2022 59: Yana & Emerson - Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Life As An Influencer
Welcome Yana & Emerson! Although these babes have chosen two vastly different career paths, they are both killing it in the same BOSS B*TCH ways. Yana, an Account Executive, explains how she went from nannying after college to her current career in sales after not knowing what she wanted to do. LISTEN UP COLLEGE STUDENTS - You WILL figure it out, we promise. We also get to hear about Yana's dating life as a 34-year-old, her childhood as a refugee who immigrated to the US with her parents, and how her past has played a part in her go-getter attitude.
Classycleanchic, or as some of you know her, Emerson, enlightens us on how her side hustle of blogging and partnerships, became her full-time career. She chats about the moment she was finally able to leave her engineering job and take her influencer life full-time. She includes what dating is like with a large following, TikTok trolls, and why she now avoids filters & photoshop. Emerson is as classy (and candid) as it gets. ;)
Syd & Soph feel lucky AF to not only have these intelligent women as their mentors but also as friends. The Straight Candid team loves ya!

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1 hr 34 min
January 06, 2022 58: THE GIRL CODE REVAMP: Calling “Dibs” and Dating Her Ex
THE BLURRED LINES OF GIRL CODE - We get it. It get's messy, unclear, and honestly, so situational. Regardless,. Syd and Soph unpack EVERYTHING you need to know about this infamous unwritten rulebook. Can you call dibs on multiple guys? Can you date a friends ex? Under what circumstances is it okay? Have Syd & Soph ever broken the girl code themselves? Later in the episode, the girls share CANDID listener experiences with broken girl codes & lost friendships. OH and stick around for a crazy candid story about a dirty underwear mishap. Eeek.
No more 'Girl Code' blurred lines headed into 2022 with this epi - Let us know what you think & enjoy Candid crew!

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1 hr 22 min
December 30, 2021 57: Why We Are Unsubscribing From New Years Resolutions in 2022
3,2,1... HAPPY NEW YEAR! New Year, new you - right? (or not). The girls hop on the mic to share their honest opinions about New Years Resolutions. Are resolutions overrated and damaging? What are their New Years goals? Will Syd continue to share candid poop stories in 2022? Is Soph going to participate in a DRY January? Syd and Soph also offer some tips (as always) on how to make, and actually keep, a New Years goal.
Lastly, Syd and Soph chat about what they are leaving 2021 - including ignoring red flags, comparison, bad eating habits, bacterial vaginosis, and binge drinking. A friendly reminder - NYE is one day a year, you will wake up as the same person that you were the day before, so start those small steps toward being a better version of yourself, but you are amazing as you already are!
2022, BRING IT ON BABY!

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54 min
December 16, 2021 56: What Guys are REALLY Thinking w/ Ben Sarbacker: Sex & Relationships from a Male Perspective
A brother to 3 sisters, content mastermind behind a TikTok House, Ben Sarbacker, hops on this week with Syd & Soph. What is it like content creating, living out in LA in the Go House, and making tiktoks for a living? After learning what Ben is up to, next the girls take a deep dive on his dating app profiles and learn what makes Ben swipe right. The boys (hi Jackson-our producer) answer some questions from our candid lady listeners to get a male perspective on whether guys get the “ick” or if a guy can tell if a girl fakes an orgasm. Is a guy saying "I am not the relationship type", a cop out? Why will a first date go so well, but then you never hear from someone again? You'll also hear his very own straight candid moments about a Tinder date and, our favorite, a pooping the pants story!
BTW make sure to pop over at Graze Liberations tonight (Thursday Dec 16th) for our Best Christmas Ever event. Please donate if you are able HERE in the link below! Stay up to date through our social media (@straightcandidpodcast) on more events coming this week. Show Ben some love, follow his social media, and if you're interested- slide innnn. LOL. Enjoy the episode.

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1 hr 43 min
December 09, 2021 55: Dr. Sarah is Back! Antidepressants, Premature Ejaculation, STDs, & What Your OBGYN Wants You To Know
She’s baaaaack - by a popular demand, the girls welcome OBGYN Dr. Sarah again to chat about everything she wasn't able to cover on Episode 039 - Vagina Anatomy. Men.. this episode is for you, too!! Dr. Sarah talks about premature ejaculation, STDs, and how antidepressants and alcohol can affect your sex life. Other topics include: vasectomies, the orgasm gap, sexual insecurities, and ALL of your other submitted, candid questions. These questions and topics just kiss the surface of the ambiguity in sex and genital anatomy.
Tune in to hear about upcoming events, such as our Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at Graze Minneapolis on December 16th at 6PM and our BEST CHRISTMAS EVER family - Link in bio to donate.

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1 hr 47 min

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