Grounding with Jay & Lauren

This week, Jay and Lauren discuss their journeys toward cultivating their authentic voices. They dive into the sociocultural factors in play that are often used to stifle children, particularly black ones, and work to keep them from being able to adequately advocate for and express themselves. 

“If energy is gonna come back to you, it’s gonna come back to you. And if it’s not, then… stop looking for it.” - JayIn this week’s episode, Jay and Lauren discuss their journeys navigating energy exchange with other people, largely in friendships. 

Beyonce said America has a problem, and she ain’t lie. In our comeback episode, we discuss the burnout that our lovely, capitalistic society can often bring. We’re getting into the things that have been draggin’ us down, and trynna stop us from showing up and being great. 

Avatar: The Last Airbender was a favorite for many of us as children. It brought us joy, laughs and all of the feels. However, viewing ATLA through the lens of adulthood allows us greater appreciation for many of the universal truths interlaced throughout the series. Join Jay and Lauren as they unpack how some of their favorite characters and moments exemplify the grains of wisdom found within the show, and how it helps keep them grounded. 

Looking inward to examine the roots of our trauma and contemplating the perineal peril that can plague our lives can feel very ooky spooky big yikes. Join Jay and Lauren as they detail their respective journeys to heal their inner child. 

When life seems to be spiraling out of control, music has always served as an excellent route to help through the madness. Join Jay and Lauren as they discuss some of the music that's helped keep them grounded through the years. *Disclaimer, this episode features a good amount of asmr via Lauren’s earrings. As we venture into this new endeavor, we're learning and growing on the fly, just like life."(We) promise to get a little/ Better as (we) get older/ And you're so patient/ And sick of waitin'/ Promise to do better/ Shoulda coulda/ Probably wanna let (us) go/ But you can't, oh" -Sza 

New Year, better us. Join Jay and Lauren as they discuss what toxic things and behaviors they'll be leaving behind for the birds in 2024.*Disclaimer, this episode features a good amount of asmr via Lauren’s earrings. As we venture into this new endeavor, we're learning and growing on the fly, just like life."(We) promise to get a little/ Better as (we) get older/ And you're so patient/ And sick of waitin'/ Promise to do better/ Shoulda coulda/ Probably wanna let (us) go/ But you can't, oh" -Sza