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I Got Problems!
by Sandra & Co.
2 Girls, A Pod, Hosts and some Guests. With different personalities and walks of life. Be prepared to have interesting and engaging discussions addressing various issues led by these young educated women. Listen to them rant, joke, and call out uncensored problematic topics. Do you know what a tampon tax is? If dating your friend's Ex is Ok? Why you can't leave that toxic relationship?? or Why being Black at work is a whole ass struggle?!! Press play and learn something new! There are many steps to fixing a problem. First step is admitting one exists.
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Problem #72: The masculinization of Black Women
Five Black women and girls were killed every day in the United States in 2020, as a national increase in gun violence during the pandemic took a heavy toll on some of the country’s most vulnerable people. In all 1,821 Black women and girls were killed in 2020. That was an additional 461 women and...
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Problem #71: ROE vs. WADE a minute!
Roe v. Wade, (1973), was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States approved the right to have an abortion. The decision struck down many federal and state abortion laws, and fueled an ongoing abortion debate in the United...
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Problem #70: You are Fatphobic.
Fatphobia is the fear and hatred of fat bodies. “That encompasses a whole bunch of things, namely weight bias and weight stigma, such as the idea we see people of higher body weight as lazy, and unintelligent, or disgusting.” The harmful effects of fatphobia are a constant for people in larger...
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Problem #69: You Porn Addict!
Pornography (the good, the bad, the ugly): is the representation of the human body form or human sexual behavior with the goal of sexual arousal.... the portrayal of sexual subject matter for the exclusive purpose of sexual arousal. A 2011 study found that couples who watch porn together felt…
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H2H Mini Series: Millennials Turning 30!
H2H: Heart 2 Heart Mini Series Turning 30 is often built up to be a huge landmark. The first big celebration after our ‘coming of age’ (after 18), it can be seen as a marker of how much we’ve achieved in young adulthood. For women especially, it has historically been the point at which we’re...
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UPDATE: WE ARE BACK!!
WELCOME BACK TO 'I GOT PROBLEMS!!' We were MIA for a while, but not forever. Now we got our sh*t together and are back in ACTION! Take a listen to our adulting life updates and prepare for the upcoming topics that will certainly be shaking a few tables.
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Problem #68: The mocking of Black women [Comedian Ed.]
In the recent years of Instagram and the contemporary art of stand up, there is a distinct use of black women as the the subject and sometimes foundation of comedy for male comedians. These jokes are not simply jokes, but are loaded with political repercussions and continue to position women as...
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Problem #67: Tall or Short? Big or Small? [Phenotypes] Feat Jesse
In humans, phenotype examples include earwax type, height, blood type, eye color, freckles, and hair color. And phenotypes aren't just physical traits. Behavior is also considered a phenotype. Research shows that: Although physical attraction is important to young men, with 40% of them…
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Problem #66: Scorpio vs Sagittarius season
An Ode to Scorpios. It's Scorpio season and Sagittarius season follows immediately after. Let us break down the comparisons and differences between both signs and what makes them both so lovable and problematic. Resources: How to support BLM:...
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*Pilot* H2H Mini Series: 'Second-hand invites'
Welcome to our pilot mini series called: Heart 2 Heart! Where we discuss short 15 minute or less personal stories and experiences with problematic issues we have encountered that are very relatable. Please take the poll and answer the questions to get engaged with us. We welcome your opinions and...
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Problem #65: Problematic Rap and HipHop (BBL Me Baby)
In an article titled: Brazilian butt lift - behind the world's most dangerous cosmetic surgery, it has been reported that- Since 2015, the number of butt lifts performed globally has grown by 77.6%, according to a recent survey by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. It is the...
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Problem #64: That 'Will and Jada Love' Feat. Tai
Nowadays, people expect their spouses to be their soulmates—the one and only person who will fulfill all their emotional needs. While the soulmate marriage may be a noble ideal to strive for, most of us find it impossible to live up to such high expectations. When we fail to meet our spouse’s…
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Problem #63: Have you dealt with a Narcissist?
A disorder in which a person has an inflated sense of self-importance. Narcissistic personality disorder is found more commonly in men. The cause is unknown but likely involves a combination of genetic and environmental factors. About 1% of the population suffers from it (and for some reason I...
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Problem #62: Token Black Girl Feat. Nesha
The 'token black girl' is a concept with which we’re depressingly all too familiar, and have been for too long now. We are often the representative woman of colour. With that has often come an underlying expectation to be 'the black one' – to live the sassy, loud, eye-rolling…
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Problem #61: Stop Hurting Black Women!
Black femicide: @blackfemicideus @blackfemicideamerica CDC states: Black women experience highest rates of homicide of any racial group in the United States. The overall homicide rate for women was 2 per 100,000 women. When researchers reviewed the statistics for Black women, the homicide rate...
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Problem #60: Unrequited love and friendships
It is a one-sided experience that can leave us feeling pain, grief, and shame. You may think it would be easy to tell if love is unrequited but it isn't always clear and can cause a lot of confusion and emotional turmoil. It can feel like you’re always trying to prove yourself to them. And it…
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Problem #59: Lust Vs. Love
Lust is looking at a person and feeling both a strong sexual attraction and a pull toward imaginative details that the relationship could one day possess. Love is a feeling of commitment and adoration for a person that you've put effort into and began to build a life with. It is a feeling backed…
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Problem #58: 'Why Waiting Works' & Pussy Power Ft. Rob K
'Waiting for your Best Yes' with our Guest: Rob Kowalski. Emotionally and mentally, things change, sex is a spiritual ritual. Energy and fluids are exchanged during sexual intercourse and when you get married, the marriage is confirmed with consummation. Only weak people are controlled by sex.…
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Problem #57: Toxic Family Drama
There are many people you can choose in your life and get rid of if needed. You can pick your friends, and if there's a problem, you can always choose to part ways. However, you can't pick your family, and you can't leave them if you're a minor, or if they're your only source of living.…
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Problem #56: Stop being a 'Pick-Mesha' !!
A lot of women who cape for men are usually the ones who are deemed unattractive by the majority of them according to various online articles, thus the need to cater to their messed up viewpoints to get their attention. They are usually negatively competitive, jealous and man-obsessed. 'Staying…
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Problem #55: The RIGHT Time to Propose
Some people propose after 3 months and others propose after 10 years. Is there a reason for the drastic differences for the proposal times outside of preferences or should there be some outspoken timeline everyone should follow socially? When it comes to timings for milestone moments in a...
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Problem #54: Beginning your Spiritual Journey [Feat. Reverend Amalia]
The word "psychic" jumped to a one-year high the week of March 8, 2020. That’s the same week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began issuing guidance on COVID-19. In respect to Crystals, the Bible mentions rubies (Proverbs 8:11), sapphires (Lamentations 4:7), and topaz (Job...
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Problem 53: Is monogamy a scam??
For those who seek to have children, and those that don’t, a monogamous relationship is usually deemed the most ideal unit from within which to procreate or simply to coexist with a partner. It represents stability, support and, bizarrely, social success of being in a relationship. The practice…
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Problem #52: To bonnet or not to bonnet??
Criticizing bonnets being worn in public is NOT policing Black women. Although bonnets are a part of the culture, they are NOT a part of what makes us Black. But at what point do we have to call out conversations that keep being had about Black women in general? Can Black women just exist??...
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Problem 51: The High Valued 'Black' Man
The crack epidemic destroyed the black family structure. It took the value away from the man and placed it in the woman’s hands. Black men fell into the traps of fast money and drug addiction, which left their counterparts no choice but to take advantage of government programs that rewarded black...
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Problem #50: Baby Mama Culture [Part 2] - Ladies Special
While 74.3 percent of all White children below the age of 18 live with both parents, only 38.7 percent of African-American minors can say the same. Instead, more than one-third of all Black children in the United States under the age of 18 live with unmarried mothers—compared to 6.5 percent of...
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Problem #49: Can Truly Platonic Friendships Exist? Feat Tai & Dolapo [Part 1]
One of the most controversial questions about a relationship between a man and a woman is: can they ever really just be friends? If a man and a woman are friendly enough and like enough things about each other, then why can't they just date? What prevents them from getting romantic with each…
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Problem 48: Black Trauma Media
Sometimes these movies and tv shows only highlight the negative Black experiences, and ignore the positive, which then places negative stereotypes on Black people that represent us as subordinates and consistently in pain and suffering. Many TikTok-ers have complained about these movies causing...
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Problem #47: Love Languages - Do They Matter?
Relationships grow better when we understand each other and everyone gives and receives love differently, but with a little insight into these differences, we can be confidently equipped to communicate love well. This is true for all forms of relationship – for married or dating couples, for...
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Problem 46: ‘Black men can’t control themselves’
In a recent study, data showed that BLACK MEN have admitted to cheating more than any other race. ALSO, that most cheating happens after 35 years old. With more people over 65+ admitting to it! The data also shows, most participants grew up in a home without both of their parents and do not…
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Problem #45: "Ghosting" No Casper - Just Rude. [Feat Fey]
You’re in a relationship, situationship or entanglement. Suddenly, and maybe without any warning at all, your partner seems to have disappeared. No calls, no text messages, no connection made on social media, no responses to any of your messages. Odds are, your partner hasn’t unexpectedly left…
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Problem #44: Why you can't embrace Singleness
When you’re not legally bound to another person, you have the freedom to learn, grow, and explore, without any of the guilt associated with taking time for self-care. And the payoff there is that if you do decide you'd like to pair off with someone, you know exactly who you are and what you want....
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Problem #43: Victim Blaming & Rape Culture Part 2 [Feat Dolapo]
Victim blaming occurs when the victim of a crime or any wrongful act is held entirely or partially at fault for the harm that befell them. The study of victimology seeks to mitigate the prejudice against victims, and the perception that victims are in any way responsible for the actions of...
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Problem #42: Being Black and Disabled [Feat Antonio]
According to PubMed: It is estimated that autism spectrum disorders (ASD) affect 1 in 500 live births per year. However, due to varying techniques for diagnosis and treatment, the disability remains the subject of debate. African Americans tend to suffer disproportionate rates of disability and...
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Problem #41: Diaspora Wars - African vs American [Feat. Arneka]
Diaspora conflicts usually derive from perceived insults or disrespect from someone from a different ethnic group or nationality towards another group of African descendants from a differing ethnic or national background. Most conflicts are inflamed due to mass generalizations and stereotypes of…
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Problem #40: Does height really matter??
When you think about the science behind why it matters if a guy was taller than you or not, there are likely evolutionary reasons women want to be shorter. For the survival of the species, men should be the hunters and women the gatherers. But, it isn’t just about bringing home dinner, it is…
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Problem #39: Does the "3-month rule" matter anymore?
When you meet someone, they usually dont show their true colors for another 2-3 months because all the facade fades after 6-8 dates and you get to see who you might be spending the rest of your time with and if it is worth it. Whether you’re dating someone, adopting a dog or taking a new job, it...
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Problem #38: 'Nobody wins when the family feuds'
From Jay-Z's album 4:44, the title of the episode was borrowed to shed light on IGP for discussions on why and how the Black community continues to create division amongst ourselves in various ways. From the FBI's Universal Crime Report in 2014; 90% of Black people killed were killed by other…
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Problem #37: Pleasing your partner & Sex toys! (Ft Lavish Seductions)
Even if you don’t have children, the newness of the relationship wears off after 3 or 4 years together. Typically, this is when sex becomes more routine. “Intimacy breaks down at this stage because couples don’t talk about their sex life,” According to a John Hopkins Article: “Couples aren’t as...
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Problem #36: Why are people still confused about Rape? [Ft Tai]
Nearly 1 in 5 women have experienced completed or attempted rape during her lifetime. 1 in 3 female rape victims experienced it for the first time between 11-17 years old. 1 in 8 female rape victims reported that it occurred before age 10. Nearly 1 in 38 men have experienced completed or…
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Problem #35: Who Hurt You? Your Church??
What is Church Hurt? The term, refers to the pain sometimes inflicted by religious institution — a pain that distances sufferers from their communities and from God. Every year, about 2.7 million church members drop from church membership. One of the main reasons is attributed I’m leaving as hurt...
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Problem #34: Baby Mama Culture & Single Motherhood (Sexual Accountability)
Children don't ask to come into the world. No one who has consensual sex is oblivious to how babies are made yet the statistic for single motherhood continue to climb up, especially in the Black community. MGTOW, Red Pill & SYSBM are acronyms for a group of men with mentalities that are...
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Problem #33: Who should pay for dates? [Part 2 - Ft Jesse]
In a survey on love and finances conducted by Money and SurveyMonkey, a whopping 78% of respondents said they think men should pay for the first date. And, perhaps surprisingly, 85% of men were even more likely than women (at 72%) to think that men should foot the bill as well. Even after the…
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Problem #32: Female genital mutation [FGM]
According to WHO: Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The practice has no health benefits for girls and women; FGM can cause severe bleeding and problems urinating,...
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Problem #31: Masculinity - A woman's perspective
Feeling masculine or manly is part of a majority of men’s identities in 2018: When asked how masculine or “manly” they generally feel, 83 percent of men said they felt “very” or “somewhat” masculine. But many fewer, 53 percent, said it was very or somewhat important that others see them that way.…
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Problem #30: Why the word “female” can be problematic [Ft Amiri & Tai]
Has the word female replaces a bitch? Is it now derogatory like bitch? Why are so many women against it? Why are so many men not getting it? "Female" as a noun erases the subject—making "female" the subject of the sentence. In the most technical sense, it's correct, but by employing this word…
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Problem #29: Who pays for the dates/trips? Is sex payment too? [Ft Tai & Amiri]
There is this mentality that when a man buys you a drink at the club, takes you on a date, or flies you out of state/country on a trip - sex is owed as a form of gratification or an unspoken payment from the woman in heterosexual relationships. Is this a mentality that a lot of men actually share...
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Problem #28: Are your “preferences” actually just discriminatory?
If all you date are women/men the shade of paperbags and women/men under 160 pounds, with no variety or history or attempt at even trying something outside of that box, can you still call that a simple preference of is it plain discriminatory? Being plus-sized creates an unwelcoming environment...
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Problem #27: THOT culture - trashy, trendy or too far?
Urban Dictionary definition of Thot: It can stand for 'That Hoe Over There'; "A thot is usually active on social media especially instagram and Snapchat (and now only fans). On instagram she can be found in pictures of her in the dog filter and is usually half naked. On Snapchat she is most…
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Problem #26: You sound “White”
Acting White is one of the most negative accusations one Black adolescent can hurl at another. Embedded in ethnic/racial identity (ERI), acting White has nothing to do with wanting to be White and everything to do with what does it mean to be Black. This unknowingly is labeling Black vernacular…
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2 Girls, A Pod, Hosts and some Guests. With different personalities and walks of life. Be prepared to have interesting and engaging discussions addressing various issues led by these young educated women. Listen to them rant, joke, and call out uncensored problematic topics. Do you know what a tampon tax is? If dating your friend's Ex is Ok? Why you can't leave that toxic relationship?? or Why being Black at work is a whole ass struggle?!! Press play and learn something new! There are many steps to fixing a problem. First step is admitting one exists.
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