Advice with Alex The Podcast
by Advice With Alex
Every Wednesday join your host Alex & co-host Novella deep dive into important conversations about their expertise in achieving personal authenticity, good relationships, navigating the world & more. Follow the podcast @advicewithalex on Instagram and Twitter.Email [email protected] for enquiries.Use #advicewithalex to join the conversation.
Episodes
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Ep 66 "How dare you open your mouth!"
Alex and Novella discuss the politics surrounding black hair, poor party etiquette, and finding local restaurant gems. Timestamps (0:00) Intro (0:31) The podcast summer Hiatus (1:11) GRM Gala's best and worst dressed (6:28) Will there be another 'Plymouth Shooting' due to poor mental health...
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Ep 65 "Self-esteem is the most important!"
Alex and Novella discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, holding yourself in high esteem, and relinquishing control.
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Ep 64 "Bath everyday, you sweat!’
Alex and Novella are perplexed by the unhealthy obsession that some cis straight men have with gay men and whether bathing is an act of privilege. Timestamps (0.00) Intro (1.00) Dababy's homophobic antiques and homophobia in music (11.45) Is mandatory to bathe daily? (25:10) The impact of...
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Ep 63 ‘Follow London, You will go Broke!’
This week Alex & Novella discuss what life would be like if we were Prime Minister and why you're not obliged to spend your money with black businesses. Timestamps (0.00) Intro, (01:03) Why are phones so expensive? (6:28) Follow London, You will go Broke! (15:25) Alex & Novella for prime minister...
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Ep 62 'You're starting over, not from scratch!'
This week is jam packed with discussions from Chrissy Teigen suffering depression due to cancel culture and our personal experiences with overcoming jealousy. Timestamps (0:00) Intro (03:00) Love Island 2021 Review (12:30) Are you cut out to be an influencer? (18:02) Chrissy Teigen battling...
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Ep 61 'We're not taking baby steps!'
This Week Alex & Novella discuss how to achieve rich aunty vibes and how to avoid being ripped off as an intern. Timestamps (0:00) Reviewing fast food establishment in London, (03:44) Intro, (04:34) What it really takes to be a rich Aunty, (20:59) Who should foot then bill at a birthday...
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Ep 60 'I know I've put on weight!'
This week we are a complete open book. Alex & Novella have a candid discussion concerning matters surrounding weight and contraception. Timestamps (00:52) Wisdom from our parents and how our relationship with them changes as we grow (08:33) Our contraception journey and the best contraception for...
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Ep 59 'Schoolboy & Schoolgirl Antics'
We have a jam packed episode this week! Alex and Novella discuss everything from the Matt Hancock affair to The Derek Chauvin sentencing. SUBSCRIBE and follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @advicewithalex. (01:19) Has justice been served with Derrick Chauvin? (04.40) Matt Hancock failing…
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Ep 58 'Where is outside?'
We're back after a two week hiatus! Alex and Novella discuss 2021 being filled with postponed events, Our confusion regarding high profile men cheating on their beautiful wives (Carmelo and Lala Anthony), Men that handle rejection badly, Toxic masculinity in fatherhood & more. Follow...
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Ep 57 'I need to respect my money more!'
Alex and Novella discuss whether Christianity is a flexible religion, whether there are any real benefits of being a nice person, how to respect money & more. SUBSCRIBE and follow @advicewithalex on Twitter & Instagram. Timestamps (0:00) Intro, (3:25) Should we consume controversial religious...
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Ep 56 'Happiness has got no age limit!’
Alex & Novella discuss the various responses to recent cryptocurrency market crash, performative allyship and attacks on influencers in regards to the unfortunate circumstances in Palestine, Identifying Jamel as the real villain on Blue therapy, the alarming rate that people are going missing &...
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Ep 55 ‘It’s you that’s gonna pay!’
This week Alex & Novella discuss the necessary repercussions for calling your partners sister a b***h regarding Chioma from Blue Therapy, Joe Budden firing his cast mates on air, poor money management & more. Time stamps: Intro (0:00) Encouraging Paul to leave Chioma after slandering his sister...
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Ep 54 'Date women that understand your tax code'
This week Alex & Novella discuss the ridiculous rise in wedding costs, why women aren't allowed to have standards, people learning to keep private affairs off social media & more. Timestamps (1:50) Eternal Khloe Kardashian and Tristan saga, (15:49) Berating women for their standards, (28:30)...
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Ep 53 'Hot Water & Vibes'
Alex and Novella discuss the new show Blue Therapy focused on couples therapy, our disappointment in light of the 20 women accusing Noel Clarke of sexual misconduct; horror stories of women and their partners with poor hygiene & more. Follow @advicewithalex on Instagram & Twitter. Timestamps…
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Ep 51 'Why don't you have money?'
The trio is is just a duo this week with the director off the airways. Alex & Novella discuss being honest about your finances with people especially over the past year, the pressure to lend money, craving the freedom to travel and more.
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Ep 52 'Accepting any sort of rubbish'
Alex an Novella discuss the complicated dynamic of being an adult and a child simultaneously; breaking generational curses and patterns; why relationships break down & more. Follow @advicewithalex on Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates.
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Ep 50 'Refund me my excitement'!
After a week hiatus, the trio are back with a relationship focused episode. Alex, Novella & The Director discuss whether most people rush marriages, is it really for richer for poorer in sickness and in health, watching the unfortunate demise of relationships & more.
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Ep 49 ‘They can arrest you for that’
Alex, Novella and our Director discuss misogyny becoming a hate crime, our encounters with the police at home and abroad, racial ignorance as a result of covid #STOPASIANHATE & more.
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Ep 48 'We need to do better'
Alex, Novella and our director discuss all rappers Saweetie and Quavo breaking after numerous infidelities. We also explain why we wouldn't reconcile with a cheating partner and emphasise that men need to do better to not chest and more.
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Ep 47 'We are taught to protect men'
Alex, Novella and The Director discuss the blame that women take even when they are the victim. We discuss mother’s teaching daughters how to act when approached by strangers on the road and why women don’t speak up after being harassed. We also talk about rape being illegal in Dubai and why…
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Ep 46 'Matt Half C**K & the Royals'
Alex, Novella and our director hop on the mic to discuss the pitiful 1% pay increase for NHS workers, the shambles that is out government, the British royal family debacle concerning Harry and Meghan on Oprah and more. We recorded the episode before the interview aired but our predictions were...
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Ep 45' Money is the issue'
Alex and Novella and our director hop on the mic to discuss our obsession with celebrity breakups; healthy co-parenting, Bobby Schmurda's release and whether we would do time for our friends. We also discuss whether the 21st of June will actually mark the end of lockdown as we know it or whether...
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Ep 44 '1 Year = 1 Stone'
Alex and Novella discuss weight insecurities, what we're giving up for lent, why are people obsessed with body counts, the benefits of online dating and more.
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Ep 43 'All for yansh'
Alex and Novella discuss the controversy surrounding usurping of presenter Candice Brathwaite for Rochelle Humes in the BBC docuseries on mortality rate of black pregnant women in the NHS. We also discuss the rise and rise of BBL's in the black community, our obsession with hourglass figures and...
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Ep 42 'Your mum will know'
Alex and Novella discuss the difference between UK and American attitudes to anything remotely sexual. We compare stripper culture, only fans and influencer culture and ask why there is a lack of respect and privacy afforded to our British peers.
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Ep 41 'Where the money resides'
Alex and Novella discuss all things money. From the Reddit group pumping and dumping Game and AMC stocks to their own financial mistakes, we take you through how to have a better relationship with money in 2021.
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Ep 40 'Emotional Cheating'
Alex and Novella go down memory lane of working in retail as we mourn the loss of Debenhams. We also cover the importance of reflecting after arguments, questioning whether a private life is a happy life, understanding the impacts of cheating emotionally in a relationship referring to Maya from…
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Ep 39 'Unconsolidated Advice'
Alex and Novella discuss their favourite podcasts, establishing firm boundaries, whether we're taught to respect elders or fear them, the fine line between prying and being a good friend & more.
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Ep 38 'Give me the gifts'
Alex and Novella discuss gender roles in relationships, love languages, addressing relationship goal & more.
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Ep 37 'You only knew my yes'
After a year hiatus the show is back talking about why the show was on a break, unlearning people pleasing, blackness in the pandemic workplace and more.
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'There's food at home' Minisode 1
I couldn't end the year without a quick round-up. Thanks for all of your support this year and I wish you a prosperous 2020. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE NOW & CLICK THE NOTIFICATION BELL! Available on: Apple podcasts https://apple.co/2StWDAt Spotify https://spoti.fi/2tXmp6q Follow all social media platforms...
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AWAF Ep 36 'It must be you' ft Alex Reads
Do you have to have several streams of income in this day and age?...Are men reliant women to be their everything? ...What does good mental health look like? ...Your host Alex and special guest Alex Reads answer all these questions in this week's episode...SUBSCRIBE NOW...Timestamps (03:13)...
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AWAF Ep 35 ‘Love Where You’re From’ Fiona and Kavelle founders of With Love Hampers
Are you wondering what to get your loved ones for Christmas?-Have a business idea but think the running costs will be high?-Your host Alex and special guests Fiona and Kavelle, the founders of With Love Hampers, starting a business with a friend, taking tasteful pictures, taking pride in where...
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AWAF Ep 34 'Nonsense Bait' ft Olive-Aleakwe of Gud Vbyz
Your host Alex and special guest Olive-Aleakwe discuss her expertise in media and broadcasting, scrapping the N-word and not selling yourself short.SUBSCRIBE NOW ---- CLICK THE NOTIFICATION BELL!Timestamps(08:33) The importance of representation in the media/avoiding erasure(20:21) The difficulty...
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AWAF EP 33 'Somebody will help you' ft Lord Savali
Do you really talk to yourself when you tweet? Are you addicted to social media?Are you scared to be alone?We answer all these questions on this weeks episode ft Lord Savali.SUBSCRIBE NOW ---- CLICK THE NOTIFICATION BELL!4:15 Do you really talk to yourself when you tweet? 11:32 Are you addicted…
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AWAF Ep 32 'You are the difference' ft Paul Allstar
Happy Black History Month!!!What makes a brand unique?How do you attract positive energy?How do you stay on top of life? We answer all these questions and more in this episode ft Paul Allstar, founder Allstar Events. SUBSCRIBE NOW ---- CLICK THE NOTIFICATION BELL!Available on: Apple podcasts...
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AWAF Ep 31 'Miss you're bare old' ft Kemi founder of YBTN
Happy Black History Month!!!Why are there a lack of black teachers in the UK?What is it like teaching abroad?What is it really like being a teacher?We answer all these questions and more in this episode ft Kemi, founder of the YBTN (Young Black Teacher Network). SUBSCRIBE NOW ---- CLICK THE...
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AWAF Ep 30 'I love my black period!' ft Teso Uwaibi
Happy Black History Month!!!Why do you prefer a skin tone that is not your own?Can you authentically eat your native food at work?Is there any harm in changing your African name to an English one? We answer all these questions in the latest episode featuring Teso Uwaibi, the author of @Her…
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AWAF 29 ----Yes Ma---- ft #LOOSTALK Podcast
Are relationships about compromise or tolerance? Why do people find it hard to talk about finances? What should women want? We answer all these questions in the latest episode featuring 2/3 of the #LOOSTALK podcast Kamzy and Jae. 09:06 Snitch 9 intro12:24 American justice system17:26 Old heads...
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AWAF 28 ----An Angry Man---- ft Big Wahala
How long should you stay in a job?Do people stay exactly the same when they get married?Are there too many podcasts?We answer all of these questions on this week's episode featuring Big Wahala from the ESN (eloquently saying nothing) podcast. SUBSCRIBE NOW ---- CLICK THE NOTIFICATION BELL!Main...
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AWAF 27 - 'Mornin' ft No Shade Pod
Your host Alex and special guests Esther and Akua from the No Shade Podcast discuss the podcast hiatus, different accents in the workplace, self-care, white women, fetishes ---- more!SUBSCRIBE NOW ---- CLICK THE NOTIFICATION BELL!Available on: Apple podcasts https://apple.co/2StWDAt Spotify...
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AWAF Ep 26 "Men are Weak" ft A1 & K
This weeks topics: Bullying on Twitter 01:30Royal controversy 07:30Who would you swap places with? 09:30Women are manipulative and men are weak 15:00Financial order before kids 25:00& more!SUBSCRIBE NOW to never miss an episode! AWAF Advice with Alex & Friends the Podcast Available on: Apple...
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AWAF EP 25 "For me" ft Dapo
This weeks topics: Becoming a project manager Code-switching at workCan you change a man?Who inspires you?& more!SUBSCRIBE NOW to never miss an episode! AWAF Advice with Alex & Friends the Podcast Available on: Apple podcasts https://apple.co/2StWDAt Spotify https://spoti.fi/2tXmp6q Youtube:...
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AWAF EP 24 "Charlie & Teddy bear" ft Novella & Courtney
Your host Alex @advicewithalex and special guests Novella and Courtney discuss LGBTQ+ being taught in schools; the names parents gave your private parts; is black history month necessary & more. SUBSCRIBE NOW to never miss an episode! AWAF Advice with Alex & Friends the Podcast Available on…
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AWAF EP 23 "Believe in your sauce" ft Souls
Your host Alex @advicewithalex and special guest Souls @soulsldn discuss Tory Lanez and the state of colourism in the music, Souls new latest song Power, dating in 2019 & more. SUBSCRIBE NOW to never miss an episode! AWAF Advice with Alex & Friends the Podcast Available on: Apple podcasts...
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AWAF EP 22 - "Realotically" Ft Alex
Your host Alex @advicewithalex and special guest Alex @cuaa_themonst3r love island, personal experiences with racism, British prime minister predictions & more. SUBSCRIBE NOW to never miss an episode! AWAF Advice with Alex & Friends the Podcast Available on: Apple podcasts…
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AWAF EP 21 "You're a trapstar" ft Ayomi
Your host Alex @advicewithalex and special guest Ayomi @ayomiharding discuss nonsensical African doctors, Ayo opening his gym, learning from failure & more. SUBSCRIBE NOW to never miss an episode!AWAF Advice with Alex & Friends the Podcast Available on: Apple podcasts https://apple.co/2StWDAt...
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AWAF EP 20 "Gossip Community" ft Susha and Ayo
Your host Alex @advicewithalex and special guests Susha @susha_gram from @whatyousaying_radio and Ayo @uncleayo.b discuss postpartum depression and being a 30-year-old virgin. SUBSCRIBE NOW to never miss an episode!AWAF Advice with Alex & Friends the Podcast Available on: Apple podcasts...
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AWAF EP 19 "Hold your nose" Ft Eve
Your host Alex and special guest Eve discuss entering Miss Sierra Leone and beauty pageants and the importance of having a side hustle. SUBSCRIBE NOW to never miss an episode. AWAF Advice with Alex & Friends the Podcast Available on: Apple podcasts https://apple.co/2StWDAt Spotify...
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AWAF EP 18 "D Envy" Ft Victizzle
Your host Alex and special guest Victizzle discuss D**k envy and gender roles.SUBSCRIBE NOW to never miss an episode. AWAF Advice with Alex & Friends the Podcast Available on: Apple podcasts https://apple.co/2StWDAt Spotify https://spoti.fi/2tXmp6q Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Is1gvwThis weeks…
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About this show
Every Wednesday join your host Alex & co-host Novella deep dive into important conversations about their expertise in achieving personal authenticity, good relationships, navigating the world & more. Follow the podcast @advicewithalex on Instagram and Twitter.Email [email protected] for enquiries.Use #advicewithalex to join the conversation.
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