Advice From Strangers

EPISODE 14 – You never know what part of the story you're stepping into when you meet someone. And you never will—unless you ask. This week's Co-Host Vi Andrews surprised me in the best way when I flipped back a few pages in their book. We begin with a conversation about how our bodies serve us through different stages of life. As Black women, we explore the personal history our hair holds and whether it aligns with the story it tells the world. Later, we welcome Jennie Vega, Stranger Extraordinaire, who brings New York advice and busts some LA flirting myths. She even gives us a daily affirmation and a Flirting Step-By-Step Guide: Flirting 101: 1.     Love You 2.     Get Comfortable with Yourself 3.     Embrace Some Joy 4.     Share time and space to feel each other's energy 5.     No texting—flirting needs eye contact The fun parts get serious, the serious parts get fun, and the topic is never entirely the topic.   +Follow us on Apple / Spotify and Instagram to never miss an episode!    Contact Us at: [email protected]  Leave a Message:  advice voicemail.

Episode 13 - Don't let the title fool you – Philosophy Abounds In This Episode. Cohost Bryan Collins and Stranger Royce Soble share examinations of our abilities to create something out of nothing and make our personal marks on the universe and the people around us.  Wade in with us! It's a free-flowing exchange of energy that may help to bring calm or focus to an overloaded mind that has lost its way!   +Follow us on Apple / Spotify and Instagram to never miss an episode!   Contact Us at: [email protected]  Leave a Message:  advice voicemail.   Check Out Our Guest!  Bryan Collins:  Poetic State Coaching – For ambitious creatives that feel a little stuck.   Royce Soble: Documentary/Portrait Photographer and Mixed Media Artist RoyceSoble.com  and Instagram: @roycetakespics  

EPISODE 12  –  Feeling Stuck?  Need to Get Back into Your Body? Need To Find Some Self-Acceptance?   If there ever was a time to take a dive inward and start doing the deep work.   Join Co-Host, Greg and Myself as we contemplate a growing interest on the path to self-learning and emerge with us in a Pottery Show-and-Tell!   Thank you to Stranger, Bex for jumping in with both feet and trusting us with your knowledge, art, and spirit!  It's all going down right here!   Check Out Bex's Insta and Website! +Follow us on Apple / Spotify and Instagram to never miss an episode!  Contact Us at: [email protected] Leave a Message:  advice voicemail.  

EPISODE 11 –    We can't do it all But all our things don't stop being things, just because we put them down.  In the face of big life commitments like…having a newborn baby, who picks up those responsibilities that must be put aside?  Expectant Mother Shayla sits in our co-host chair and allows a masterful Stranger (Jacqueline) to offer some advice on dropping balls and being ok with it. It's a lesson for us all because we are all leaving something by the wayside!   Congratulations to Shayla on your new son!  Our hearts are full of joy for you. Be Well!!   +Follow us on Apple / Spotify and Instagram to never miss an episode!  Contact Us at: [email protected] Leave a Message:  advice voicemail.

EPISODE 10 –  This question had to be asked, and the universe ensured we asked the right person.   This week's Stranger, Barton J Taylor schools myself and Co-Host, Brandi Smith on how to hold on to and set an example of the people we should reach out to.  Mr. Taylor's Suggestions: *Take a Breath and "Say I Exist" *Get Still, find the imbalance and shift our priorities to give us back what you lack. *Allow things to take the time they take. *Use joy as the lead metric in decision-making And In doing one or all of these - RECLAIM OURSELVES!  Find the person around you who has lived through some things yet remains the balanced and even optimistic voice in the room.  And may I suggest that you start here!   +Follow us on Apple / Spotify and Instagram to never miss an episode!  Contact Us at: [email protected]  Leave a Message: advice voicemail.

EPISODE 9 -  Wanna hear some real talk on life?   This week's Co-Host, Tina Tait, joins Stranger Anita Shegog in exploring Inspiration, how one creative decision leads to another and a life of passion for anyone!   Inspiration is the means by which we all become artists and create adventure or beauty in our own lives.  A thought paired with a feeling, Inspiration brings a glimpse of a future and the confidence that we can make that future a reality. Big or small, practical or profound, Inspiration is often the Mother of Change.   But Inspiration is fleeting. So what's the deal?  How do we find a way to keep it around? Not to make a living, but to make ourselves.   So how do we hold onto inspiration? Tune In to Find Out!   +Follow us on Apple / Spotify and Instagram to never miss an episode!  Contact Us at: [email protected] Leave a Message:  advice voicemail.

EPISODE 8 - In an infinite universe, how could We be the only instance of a thriving lifeform?   Recorded last summer but timely as ever, we dig into whether having beliefs in beings not from this Earth is good for us?      This week's Stranger, Kate Dana, and our Co-Host, Stu, take this topic on from all angles!   Tired of the open-ended speculation, the great state of New Jersey has demanded answers. Should we? Do we really want to know?   If Aliens exist: Were they here before us? Is AI of extraterrestrial origins? Were the pyramids a soft launch of intergalactic technology on Earth? If offered a ride off this planet, would you take it?   On the eve of 2025, as we step boldly where no man has gone before, let us expand our minds and toss reality into the air for a while!    Should I believe in Aliens? Tune In to Find Out!     +Follow us on Apple / Spotify and Instagram to never miss an episode!    Contact Us at: [email protected]   Leave a Message:  advice voicemail.       For Your Curiosity: Netflix's Investigation Alien Docu Series | Trailer Ex Machina | Trailer Automata | Trailer Arrival | Trailer Contact | Trailer Color Out of Space | Trailer Communion – Book by Whitley Strieber. (introduces the narrative of alien probing) UFO Phenomenon – Time Life Books

EPISODE 7 – How do we tap into the forces of the Universe to ask for it's aid?  Does the universe care about my money?    Well, that's just one part of it… Episode 7 Co-Host Darin serendipitously chose this topic, and joined by our Stranger, Tena Marie, this talk instantly broadens to a discussion on self-learning, creating space for personal focus and channeling our energy.      We are in control of so much more than we are conscious of. But to gain that control, we must invest in self-discovery and truly learn who we are; otherwise, our actions will move us toward the wrong goal.   I accidentally put two Scorpio witches together! What does this all mean?   Tune In to find out!   *+Follow us on Apple / Spotify and Instagram to never miss an episode!  *Contact Us at: [email protected] *Leave a Message:  advice voicemail.

EPISODE 6 - This week's Stranger introduces the concept of "happiness" as a belief system that he has possibly opted out of.  Pitched to Americans as a sustainable state of being that we are ever to chase, broken in the absence of, and one purchase away from achieving. We can all see that this is a set-up.  Instead, he offers some alternate concepts to examine. Viewing happiness in relationship to its opposite allows us to recognize it when it's here. Was humanity built to function with ongoing sustained happiness? Should we even strive for happiness or be motivated by other goals? Are we defining "Happiness," and is it best that we focus on serenity or joy instead?   But "Happy" comes with a rush that joy does not imply. Who doesn't love that sugar-high dopamine drama that happiness brings when it shows up?  So, how do we go about getting it without sounding foolish?   Tune in to find out…  Life's Answers could just be a stranger away! +Follow us on Apple / Spotify and Instagram to never miss an episode!   Contact Us at: [email protected]  Leave a Message:  advice voicemail.

Advice From Strangers Is Now Biweekly!  *(every other week)   We needed time on our end to bake this cake and get you the content you deserve! Sadly, that means no new episode today….  But there will be one next Tuesday and every other Tuesday after that.   If you are new to this, please check out our previous episodes and follow us here so you never miss a beat! Thanks so much for listening!  We are working hard on this!! See you next week!

EPISODE 5 - In order to make our destiny a reality, do we build a nest or fly the coop?      In a week where we are feeling uncertain about our futures and vulnerable to the forces outside us - Our topic is a great meditation that begins with how to shore up your home base to best chase your dream.  If it needs to be chased at all… What if validating the small dreams, centering them daily, and stacking those joys is how we achieve a life fulfilled?  Do our dreams have to be elusive to count?  Or can we recognize the ones already achieved. The dreams our parents and communities had for us that we surpassed and kept moving forward.  This week, let's recognize what we have already done to remind ourselves of what we can do.   Episode Time Codes: 01:29 - We're Not Ok Right Now ~ w/ CoHost Bandi 18:10 - This Week's Topic Selection     Remember, we're no experts—but that's what makes it fun!   +Follow us on Apple / Spotify and Instagram to never miss an episode!  Contact Us at: [email protected] Leave a Message:  advice voicemail

EPISODE 4 - Our Co-Host & Enneagram Six Alyx consults this week's stranger on how best to maximize our personal vibrations to evolve into our best selves.  Book-ended by giggles, this talk is filled with personal insights and reflections on difficult periods and personal growth. Epsidoe Highlights: The Brain as Mood Predictor Inner Child Work The Fight or Flight State Postpartum Depression Norms of Anxiety/Depression This is such a sweet and lovely conversation; I could listen to these two forever! How did I pair these two up?  Honestly, I just thought their voices would be fun together.  But this pairing was meant to be! The way our Stranger brings his understanding and life experience to the table…. The free flow of conversation as our Co-Host opens up about real and universal issues…  A lightning storm could not stop us!    Follow us on [Apple Podcasts / Spotify] and Instagram to never miss out on these life-changing wisdoms! Leave us a Message at advice voicemail.   Epsidose References:  The Courtship -  Peacock | Trailer Bridgerton-Meets-The Bachelorette / One season of perfect reality dating!   Hidden Brain Podcast - NPR Episode: In the Heat of the Moment Episode: Reframing Your Reality Pt 1   Margaret Thatcher's Quote |Interpreted by Jason: "Mind your thoughts that they become words. And what your words that they might become actions, what your actions because they might become habits.  And watch your habits. Because they determine your character and it is your character that determines your destiny."  Per Chat GPT: This general structure—emphasizing the connection between thoughts, actions, habits, and destiny—has been used by motivational speakers and philosophers throughout history. It's possible that Thatcher or others adapted the concept, but it's unlikely she was the original source.    

EPISODE 3 -We all crave rejuvenation with all its bells and whistles. Your friends swear by the treatments they've received, but where does the benefit lie for us? Self-Care, Skincare, Scamcare.  Episode 3 wonders aloud about the benefits of professional skincare services and its semi-mainstream offshoots.   From micro-needling to platelet centrifuges, we kick around some old and new anti-aging practices that promise youth, beauty, and a modern lifestyle. Will Laurel get a vampire facial? Will Paul get his jaw wired shut? Will Academy Award Winner GP sue me to high heaven?   Tune in as two strangers come together and exchange some non-researched opinions in order to get to the bottom of all this! Follow us on [Apple Podcasts / Spotify] and Instagram to never miss out on these life-changing wisdoms! Leave us a Message at advice voicemail.

EPISODE 2   We all hear about reconnecting with our inner child—but what does that kid know about life? Should our inner child really be calling the shots? In this episode, Super Stranger Erica Reid Gerdes joins us with some seriously wise wisdom. We dive into the big questions like: Who are we now? Are we living our truth? Is that what our inner child actually wants? It's a fun yet introspective conversation about authenticity, personal values, and how past trauma influences our present decisions. We also discuss reclaiming creativity, dealing with loss, and whether listening to your gut is really the right call. Remember, we're no experts—but that's what makes it so much fun!  Shout Out to cohost extraordinare Babs! Follow us on [Apple Podcasts / Spotify] and Instagram for more candid advice from everyday people, and never miss out on their life-changing wisdom!    Leave us a Message at advice voicemail.

EPISODE 001 - Our first co-host, Brandi, takes her duties seriously and dives us all the way into the deep end. Given topic options of much lighter fare, Brandi has chosen: "Should I believe in God?" (I mean, it is a classic!)  Join us, along with our first Stranger, Sara, as we consistently conflate God with Religion, laugh a bunch, make some solid self-discoveries, and don't forget about cults.  It's a great intro to this podcast experiment.  We are no experts; these women have never met, and that's why it's fun!  Click +Follow on Apple / Spotify and Instagram to never miss an episode!  Contact Us at: [email protected]  Leave a Message:  advice voicemail

Let the universe speak to you! Join us as we get fresh perspectives on wellness, self-improvement, and relationships from unqualified, everyday people. On Advice From Strangers, your Host, Bridgette Kimbrough, and a rotating batch of Co-Hosts seek bold life advice from people they've never met. Wanna See how it goes?  Tap the "+ Follow" button to never miss an episode! There are so many things to learn in this world. But fear not...Life's answers could just be a stranger away!