Damn We Grown

What's up, y’all? Welcome back to Damn We Grown! On this beautiful Wednesday, Mike and Tiff are sliding some serious soul into your feed, and they didn’t come alone. This week, they are joined by the soulful, sultry, ready-to-save-the-world therapist extraordinaire, Shimeka Arnold!The couch gets real comfortable real quick as Shimeka drops absolute gems on everything from her early days as an elementary school conflict counselor (shout out to the yellow shirts!) to the profound impact of epigenetics and generational trauma in the Black community.But the real breakthrough happens when the conversion flips to relationships, mental health, and the specific pressures Black men face. Mike gets put in the hot seat about his own hesitation toward therapy, leading to a powerful, paradigm-shifting breakdown of what "strength" actually means. Shimeka completely deconstructs the colonizer-ingrained mindset that men have to carry everything alone, explaining why vulnerability isn't a weakness—and why a true partner is there to help share the emotional weight.From hilarious breakdowns of "energy vampires" and how to hit them with boundaries, to a legendary analysis of a classic James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni discussion, this episode balances deep, therapeutic wisdom with the signature comedic chemistry you love.Plus, Shimeka leaves the listeners with some powerful, free energy-work mantras to help shift your mind, protect your peace, and transform your daily life.Contact Shimeka for all your therapy needs and energy work.www.LovelyDayFamilyTherapy.com@LovelyDayFamilyTherapy

What is up, y'all! Welcome back to another Damn We Grown Wednesday. Mike and Tiff are in the building, and this week we’re getting into the real, hilarious, and sometimes exhausting realities of being grown. From aging parents and careers to raising kids who are way better at sports than we ever were, we are covering it all.Grab your coffee (or your wine, no judgment), sit back, and let’s talk about what happens when you finally realize you can't just do whatever you want anymore—because you got bills!🎧 What We’re Getting Into This Episode:Volleyball Glow-Ups: Maddie is killing it on her club team! We talk about the realities of being club sports parents and watching your kid genuinely level up.The Biopic Debate: Tiff reviews The Bride and we debate the Mount Rushmore of musical biopics (Are we putting the Jackson 5 over Bohemian Rhapsody? Let’s argue).Gas Prices & Politics: LA gas is touching $6 and flirting with $8. We’re ranting about inflation, the "Frat Boy" political cabinet, and the wild news cycle we are all trapped in.Making Friends in Your 40s: Let's get real—why is making new friends as an adult so awkward? We talk about outgrowing your 20s friend group, the "Blue Zones" (shoutout to Loma Linda!), the "Melanin on the Mountain" hiking crew, and why we are not the parents trying to play with other people's kids at the indoor playground.🤎 The Soulful Moment: We pulled a card from the "Rethink Conversation Starters," and things got deep: What was the moment you knew you were in love with me? Mike takes us back to the early days, living check-to-check and beat-to-beat in Riverside, and the exact moment he knew Tiff was the one.Tap in, drop a comment, and let us know: How are y'all making friends out here in these adult streets?

The latest episode of "Damn We Grown" is officially here, and y’all, it’s a whole mood. Tiff and Mike are back on the couch, bringing you that straight-from-the-heart soul as they navigate the beautiful, chaotic, and sometimes painful reality of being an actual adult.The episode kicks off with that universal realization: you wake up, the bills are due, you can't just run to mom and dad's house anymore, and suddenly your back decides it’s retired before you are.The Infamous Tire Incident: Mike shares the "soul-crushing" story of how he went to put air in his tire and his 45-year-old back said, "Absolutely not."The Struggle is Real: Mike spent the days leading up to their family cruise unable to even bend over to tie his shoes. As he puts it: "Either you're getting old or you're dying."Despite Mike's back betrayal, the family made it onto their Royal Caribbean cruise to Catalina and Ensenada.Maddie’s Best Life: Their 12-year-old daughter, Maddie, was living like a VIP with a 1:00 AM curfew and a room card she used to hit the buffets with her friends.Tiff’s First-Day Fail: Tiff, who usually has "sea legs," got taken out by motion sickness on the first night after a long day of packing the car (because Mike couldn't lift anything!) and forgetting to eat.The duo dives into the recent Coachella madness, from "Dust Storms" that sent tents flying like birds to the wild scams hitting the desert.The $20,000 Bait-and-Switch: They discuss the "alleged" Airbnb scams where hosts cancel bookings last minute only to relist the same house for double the price.The "Poor" Section: Tiff and Mike laugh about how their past "car camping" experiences would officially put them in the "Hunger Games/Poor" category of Coachella today.The episode gets deep as they discuss the rising cost of... well, everything.The Grocery Store Blues: From $7 orange juice to $9 sausage packs, Tiff breaks down how a $100 grocery run now only lasts a few days. Even the struggle-meal staple, Ramen, has jumped from 10-packs for $1 to 67 cents a package!The Strategy: They discuss the necessity of side hustles, investing, and "adapting to evolve" in a world where AI is starting to replace traditional jobs."We don't die, we multiply."Whether you’re dealing with a locked-up back, overpriced cilantro, or just trying to figure out how to retire before the robots take over, this episode is the soulful companion you need.Catch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts! 🎧How are you adapting to these "grown folks" prices lately?The "Grown Man" Reality Check 😫Cruising with the Crew (and Motion Sickness) 🚢🤢Coachella Chaos & Airbnb Scams 🎡🌵The Real Talk: Inflation and Innovation 💸🤖