Episodes
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Ep. 45: Healing Guide to Orgasms
Hosts Randi Símone & Candice Marie are back with another in-depth conversation…this time exploring how unhealed trauma impacts intimacy and orgasms. What does healing do for your love life, for intimacy, and for your ability to experience the big O?! Happy listening! Sexual Trauma: Causes,...
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Ep. 44: Aging Gracefully
Hosts Randi Símone & Candice Marie are back with another in-depth conversation…this time exploring our womanhood as we age. What does life & beyond look like for a woman who has reached 40, & for a woman who is approaching 40?! Join us as we explore both introspects. Happy listening! How to...
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Ep. 43: We Want You Whole feat. J. White
Hosts Randi Símone & Candice Marie, welcome their first guest of many, J. White of the Henny Nights Podcast to have an in depth conversation regarding mental health and wellness especially amongst black men. Buckle Up & Happy Listening! How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media...
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Ep. 42: GG’s Guide to Spiritual Growth: B’n Free with Mystic Moments
Hosts Randi Símone & Candice Marie, link up with Spiritual guide, Gangsta Gurry of Mystic Moments to discuss spiritual defense and how to navigate pain without letting it break you.Candice is transparent about someone close to her using works to inflict harm on her but finding the silver lining…
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Ep. 41: You vs. You
What is community to you? For hosts Randi Símone & Candice Marie, community is intentional. Chosen family. Tune in as we discuss building that community, how it’s possible to self-sabotage having a community (as well as other areas of life), & more. We promised not to snatch your edges, but those...
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Ep. 40: Emotional Debt
And just like that…SATC isn’t the only thing that’s back! Life be lifin’, but we figure it out & pivot, right? Plus, what’s better than 1 Black woman living in & healing through her truth? TWO! That’s right…B’Free is now a duo! Randi Símone & Candice Marie join one another to discuss tackling...
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When One Becomes Two!
Hey! Hey! Heyyyy! It's been a while but your girl is back and bringing a co-host in the new year! Randi Símone is back and joined by co-host and sister friend Candice Marie! Press play on this brief trailer and prepare for the season premiere coming this Sunday, February 11th! It feels soooo good...
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Ep. 39: Me, Myself & I
Host, Randi Símone, is back with your monthly dose of realness, this time with a self-interview. Listen now for answers to questions that let guests know where I am mentally, emotionally, physically & so on. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening &…
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Ep. 38: WILD CARD: “Black Women Are Priceless”
Your third quarter wild card is here! Joined by @nelle2times & @getlitwithtiff, we discuss navigating friendship shifts in adulthood, leveling up in life, balancing multiple hats/roles & more. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show.…
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Ep. 37: Mommy & Me
In honor of Mother’s Day this month, host Randi Símone sits down with a very special guest for an honest & heartfelt mother/daughter conversation! How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. New Patreon content, Red Light Special:...
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Ep. 36: Recognizing Your Worth
This month, host Randi Símone is joined by more Flawless Noises family: Adrienne (@ADTesq83) & Tia (@TeetheGem). Together, we discuss navigating through low-esteem, factors that played into that, & what our esteem & self-worth looks like for us present-day. Happy listening! How to Support: Use…
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Ep. 35: Thirty-Fine Check-In
One time for the birthday bih…two times for the birthday bih…three times for the birthday bih…f*ck it up if it’s your birthday biiiiiih! Tune in for a quick check-in as host Randi Símone continues celebrating life, & all that is to come. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media...
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Ep. 34: Wild Card: Are You Ready for What You’ve Asked For?!
Kicking off YEAR THREE of B’n Free Pod with the first quarter Wild Card. Joined by some faves of both myself & listeners (@jwhitetheprez, @nelle2times, @vandalyzm), we dive into what life looks like moving into our next chapters of life, & are transparent about factors that have prevented us from...
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Ep. 33: Healing Sexual Trauma
Buckle Up! Ending the year & year 2 of B’n Free Pod with @AllysinGrey as we take a deep dive into our personal experiences with sexual trauma, what healing from those traumas has looked like for us, & how we own our power currently. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when...
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Ep. 32: Likeable, or Nah?
Twitter may be about to go down in flames, but it’s still sparking relevant conversations. Tune in as host Randi Símone & network fam @_ItsMissBre have a brief but in-depth conversation…and it all started with a tweet. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening…
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Ep. 31: Wild Card: “So, You Wanna Talk Providers?!”
Following a new concept, host Randi Símone is back with Drew (@drewskii_gambino) for a new Wild Card episode. Guests get the pleasure of choosing Wild Card topics, & Drew was anxious to dig into people’s varying definitions of what a provider is to them. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod...
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Ep. 30: 5 Types of Self-Care
Host Randi Símone is back, & with more than your usual check-in. Come along as we navigate through multiple self-care practices, & the positive affect they’ve had on my life throughout this personal journey. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening &…
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Ep. 29: Monthly Check-In
Life is ghetto so, let’s get to it. Go ahead & tune in. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. New Patreon content, Red Light Special: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessnoises Like, follow & share on all social media platforms listed...
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Ep. 28: Monthly Check-In
Your favorite self-care bae is baaaaaack! It’s been a minute, but life comes at you fast. Tune in to hear what I‘ve been up to since our last check-in. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. New Patreon content, Red Light Special:...
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Ep. 27: Navigating Shifts
Host Randi Símone hops on the mic for a brief solo episode to discuss life’s shifts, & what it’s been like navigating them. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. New Patreon content, Red Light Special:...
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Ep. 26: Millennials and the Church
Host Randi Símone is back with another deep-diving topic. Together with good friend Tam (@iam_bona_fide), we discuss organized religion, our own spiritual journeys, plus much more. Buckle up! How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. New...
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Ep. 25: Parental Trauma Pt.2
Host Randi Símone is back with a heartfelt & emotional follow-up to part 1. Diving into a conversation that listeners & supporters have long awaited. Get comfy & grab some tissue, just in case. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show.…
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Ep. 24: Monthly Check-In
Coming to you this month from The Big Easy, host Randi Símone is back with a brief check-in to discuss bday tings, what’s new in life, & more. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. Like, follow & share on all social media platforms...
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Ep. 23: Parental Trauma Pt.1
Diving into the first topic of the year, host Randi Símone is joined by @StasiRuk of @itsthebarker blog as we unpack trauma we’ve both experienced by one, or both parents. Tune in to hear how those traumas have affected us, how they’ve made us feel about being parents ourselves, plus more....
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Ep. 22: New Year Check-In
Do you know what today is?! It’s my anniversary! That’s right, B’n Free Pod is officially 1! Coming to you on a special day, host Randi Símone checks in to discuss what’s new & upcoming…in life, in podcasting & more. Here’s to more growth, more topics, more support. Thank you! How to Support: Use...
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Ep. 21: Twenty-One, Out
On the final episode of 2021, host Randi Símone is joined by friends & sisters in pod - Candice (@notsonewlywedpc) of #RatchetRamblings, #NotSoNewlywedPodcast, #TheInsecureExperience, as well as 2 additional Patreon shows, & Tia (@teethegem) of #LoveDroughtPodcast, #TheInsecureExperience, as well...
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Ep. 20: Monthly Check-In
Host Randi Símone is here with the final check-in for 2021. Reflecting on the year, what’s in store for next year, & more. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. Like, follow & share on all social media platforms listed below.…
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Ep. 19: Finding Your Peace
Host Randi Símone is back with good friend & past guest @nelle2times to discuss finding & maintaining inner peace, while blocking out anything that disrupts that. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. Like, follow & share on all…
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Ep. 18: Self Reflection
This week, host Randi Símone decided to switch it up a little…no guest, no topic…just a moment of some serious self reflection. Still unpacking, still healing, still growing. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. Like, follow & share...
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Ep. 17: Monthly Check-In
Host Randi Símone hops on for a brief, but well overdue check-in & update. What’s been going, what’s to come? How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. Like, follow & share on all social media platforms listed below. Contact:...
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Ep. 16: Daddy Issues
Whew…time to unpack! On this week’s episode, I sat down with @BreeDOTrich as we unpacked our “daddy issues” from 2 sides of the spectrum. You’ll hear about the challenges one faced with their biological father in their life, & challenges the other faced without. Great conversation, & we hope you...
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Ep. 15: Question, Tell Me What You Think About Me
On a special “wild card” episode, I sat down with returning guests Nelle (@nelle2times) & Drew (@drewskii_gambino), also fellow Aquarians, to give you all a treat. Through a series of some of the most random questions, get to know more about host Randi Símone. Hope you have just as much fun...
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Ep. 14: Societal Pressures
Are you feeling pressured by society to get married? To shift from employee to entrepreneur? What else? This week, host Randi Símone is joined by another hometown friend (@drewskiidrew87) to discuss the pressures we feel from society, & how we combat them. How to Support: Use the hashtag…
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Ep. 13: Monthly Check-In
I’m back! After a brief much-needed break, host Randi Símone is here with a brief update on life, a peek into projects & plans, & perhaps even a tad bit of “tea” for listeners. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. Like, follow &…
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Ep. 12: Monthly Check-In
Randi Símone checking in briefly with your monthly update to discuss social media pressure, perfectionism, & to drop some good news! How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. Like, follow & share on all social media platforms listed…
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Ep. 11: Askin’ All The Questions
I think it’s time for a switch-up! A part of healing means reaching a new level of emotional intelligence. With that, we should be able to hold open & honest conversations with friends, potential mates, significant others, family, etc. So, that is exactly what we did. I grabbed a few of my folks...
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Ep. 10: Monthly Check-In
Host Randi Símone is back with the first check-in since March! So much has happened, but your ears won’t be talked off...promise! How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. Like, follow & share on all social media platforms listed below....
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Ep. 09: Adjusting to Pandemic Life
This week, host Randi Símone is joined by Tab (@tabjada) to discuss just what an adjustment it has been living in this pepperoni pizza. Tab & I discuss major life changes onset by the pepperidge farm, what the “new normal” could be, and what life can look like if the puffer fish continues through...
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Ep. 08: Mother’s Day Special
Instead of your usual monthly check-in, host Randi Símone is joined by 2 amazing mothers from the @flawlessnoises family, Bre (@_ItsMissBree) & Reecee (@IAmCurvyVixen).These moms discuss what motherhood means to them, express words of thanks & celebration, plus more. Grab your mother…
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Ep. 07: Black Women & Mental Health
On this week’s episode, Randi Símone is joined by my girls Franny (@FrannyDiva) & Dr. Candace (@dr.candacea) to discuss mental health in the lives of Black women. The ladies & I discuss some of the mental health challenges Black women face, mental health support, and more. Resources:...
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Ep. 06: Overcoming Trauma
On this week’s episode, my good sister-friend Kellie (@kellieav) joins the conversation on overcoming trauma. Kellie & I discuss different types of trauma, how experiencing trauma has changed us as individuals, trauma support & more. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when...
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Ep. 05: Monthly Check-In
Randi Símone is back to give you a monthly update on LIFE! How it feels to be approaching the 1-year pandemic anniversary, how I’m feeling after removing myself from toxicity, being honest about overwhelming myself, & more. Happy listening! How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social…
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Ep. 4: Life After Loss
On this week’s episode, host Randi Símone is joined by Erica (@IBeEricaLeigh) to discuss life after a significant loss. Both knowing loss all too well, Erica & I discuss our greatest losses, how we were able to get through those losses, support, & much more. Resources: www.therapyforblacgirls.com…
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Ep. 03: Monthly Check-In
Check one, check two! Host Randi Símone checks-in with an emotional update. What’s she been up to? What’s really real? What are we celebrating? Tune in to find out!. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening & discussing the show. Like, follow & share on all...
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Ep. 02: Black Men & Mental Health
On this week’s episode, Randi Símone is joined by Van (@Vandalyzm) & James (@JWhiteThePrez) to discuss mental health in the lives of Black men. Guests give their opinions on whether or not they believe black men face more mental health challenges, discuss what addressing mental health looked like...
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Ep. 01: Intro & Monthly Check-In
On the premier episode, host Randi Símone checks-in with listeners to fill them in on what’s been going on in her life in the midst of the pandemic &, to briefly discuss the purpose of B’n Free With Simone Podcast. How to Support: Use the hashtag #BNFreePod on social media when live listening &...
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Ep. 00: Welcome to the Journey
Press play as Randi Símone welcomes listeners into her journey of healing, self-love, self-care, and mental health awareness. Self-care Sunday's just got a little sweeter!