Skip to content
Just Trying To Make It podcast artwork

PODCAST · education

Just Trying To Make It

by Joe & Joy

Two young college friends just trying to make it in this world. So join us as we navigate our complex lives while exploring topics like work-life balance, health, relationships and general issues that affect young women these days

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Jul 15, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. Chicks N' Flicks: Barbie

    Spoilers so if you havent seen the movie yet listen at your own risk. Today we're introducing. new special episode segment called Chicks N' Flicks. On these episodes were going to discuss whar we saw in the cinema (typically things enriched with our interest and vibe of our episodes) ansd just…

    more
  2. Best Friends 4 Never

    Today we discuss something you probably shouldnt do but we cant help it when we love them.....accepting a friend back into your life. Forgiveness comes in so many forms but just because you forgive doesnt mean they need to come back into your life. So join us on how Joy and Joé navigate this…

    more
  3. Black Architects Are Going Extinct

    This is Part 2 of a 2 part episode next week we will dive into the other hour of our discussion. Today we are joined by special guest and dear friends: Maryan, Shaun, and Cameron from our college days to catch up on life post grad and how our journey in navigating life beyond studio has been.…

    more
  4. Black Architects Are Going Extinct

    This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode next week we will dive into the other hour of our discussion. Today we are joined by special guest and dear friends: Maryan, Shaun, and Cameron from our college days to catch up on life post grad and how our journey in navigating life beyond studio has been.…

    more
  5. Choosing Peace and Leaving This Damn Job

    Today we discuss the topic that hit our generation like the drugs in the 80s.... Job Hopping. Why are we so quick to leave? Why do we not care to even have backups anymore and when is enough enough? Join us as we further discuss how the phenomenono of job hopping, employee reviews and being fed…

    more
  6. I Chronically Overthink, Please Send Help

    Joins todays discussion as Joy and Jone talk about suffering from anxiety in adulthood and some signs in early childhood. So join us on todays discussion on suffering from anxiety.

  7. I'm Depressed ... I'm Inadequate. I Got It All

    Today we are discussing the issue that hits black and other minorities hard... The feeling of being inadequate. What happens when we feel this way? Why do we feel this way and if we do how can we correct this ill feeling? Join us as we discuss further discussion thats been taking over the ill...

  8. FOMO??? I don't miss the streets

    Today we discuss how we overcame FOMO in our adult lives or maybe not so much... We also look at why so many adults and young adults experince this undying feeling of always being in the mix. So join us on todays discussion on the fear of missing out.

  9. Do I look like a Dog?

    Today is our filler episode as we talk about grooming. Join us in a raw and vulnerable conversation about our grooming experiences and how we broke the cycle.

  10. A Bih Just Trying To Make It

    Book 2 Wellness: Chapter IX When In Doubt Work It Out. Todays discussion is about the 9th dimension of wellness, FINANCIAL we are young and still just trying to make it.

  11. When In Doubt Work It Out

    Book 2 Wellness: Chapter VIII: When In Doubt Work It Out. Todays discussion is about the 8th dimension of wellness, physical. Is the gym and fitness the only key to physical wellness? Tune in to learn more on how you might not be physically well if the gym is your only outlet.

  12. Grow A Tree or Somethin

    Book 2 Wellness: Chapter VI: Grow a tree or something. Today's discussion is about the 6th dimension of wellness, environmental. Today is a short informational podcast about environmental wellness. Can planting a seed help You?

  13. My Frontal Lobe is still Developing...my bad

    Book 2 Wellness: Chapter V: My Frontal Lobe is Stlll Developing...My Bad. Todays discussion is about the 5th dimension of wellness, intellectual. How can reading and interacting with those around you help develop your intellectual wellness. Join todays discussion as we discuss ways to help…

    more
  14. Mercury is in Gatorade and my spirit guide is missing

    Book 2 Wellness: Chapter IV: Mercury is in Gatorade and my spirit guide is missing. Today we're talking about the fourth dimensions of wellness, Spiritual Wellness. Today we are discussing what it actually means to be spiritually well. How do we further develop our spirit? Is the outside world...

  15. Career Crossroads....Where the hell am I going?

    Book 2 Wellness: Chapter III: Career Crossroads....Where the hell am I going?. Today we're talking about the third dimensions of wellness, Occupational Wellness. We discuss some struggles we face in the work field, how we are at a career crossroads and what the hell that means. We share our…

    more
  16. I'm literally so exhausted.... socially

    Book 2 Wellness: Chapter II: I'm Literally so exhausted...socially. Today we're talking about the second dimensions of wellness, Social Wellness. We talk about some struggles we face while being black and social in the workforce, how draining it can be when you're friends aren't really your…

    more
  17. Am I Numb or Emotionally Well

    Book 2 Wellness: Chapter I: Am I Numb or Emotionally Well, This episode starts us off with the first dimensions of wellness taking a look at being emotionally well and what that means and looks like for us. We discuss some ways that we have practiced good emotional wellness and reflect on ways…

    more
  18. Chapter V: Damn, I'm lowkey toxic

    Welcome back to yet another episode of Just Trying to Make It. Join us on this fine Tuesday as we ask ourselves some hard questions and unpack how toxic we were to others but most importantly ourselves.

  19. Chapter III: The Art of Letting Go

    Book I: Healing, Chapter III: The art of letting go starts the discussion of knowing when to end friendships and relationships. Join us as we discuss how we saw red flags and ignored them, pulled the plug on some connections we wanted to last a life time and other things that comes with healing...

  20. Chapter II : Forgiveness

    Book I: Healing, Chapter II: Forgiveness Takes a deep dive into our first Chapter: Healing. We're taking a deep dive into Forgiveness on this healing journey. Join us as we share our experiences at times where we nearly couldn't forgive ourselves let alone others during these moments in our life....

  21. Chapter I: Self-Love

    Book I: Healing, Chapter I: Self-Love Takes a deep dive into our first Chapter: Healing. We're taking a deep dive into Self-Love on this healing journey. We ask ourselves and viewers "How do you forgive yourself", self-esteem improvement and how i've grown to love who I see in the mirror. We also...

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two young college friends just trying to make it in this world. So join us as we navigate our complex lives while exploring topics like work-life balance, health, relationships and general issues that affect young women these days

HOSTED BY

Joe & Joy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Just Trying To Make It have?

Just Trying To Make It currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Just Trying To Make It about?

Two young college friends just trying to make it in this world. So join us as we navigate our complex lives while exploring topics like work-life balance, health, relationships and general issues that affect young women these days

How often does Just Trying To Make It release new episodes?

Just Trying To Make It has 21 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to Just Trying To Make It?

You can listen to Just Trying To Make It on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Just Trying To Make It?

Just Trying To Make It is created and hosted by Joe & Joy.
URL copied to clipboard!