I Love You, But BFFR

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I Love You, But BFFR

I love you, but let's be so forreal.. I Love You, But BFFR is a pop culture podcast and social commentary podcast breaking down the conversations people are thinking but not saying.Hosted by yours truly, the one and only India, we’re taking the most iconic, and sometimes disturbing, pop culture moments, and using them to ask the real questions: What is actually going on? Why do we even care? And what are we all thinking but not saying? Most importantly, what do these moments tell us about our own toxic habits that we try to deny? Ily, but bffr, xoxo. IG & Tik Tok: ilybutpodcast

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    Biohacking, Anxiety & the Wellness Industry: Why You Need to Stop Before You Optimize

    Most people are trying to fix their health by adding more.. but what if the real problem is what you’re not eliminating?India sits down with Sandy Martin, author of Biological EDGE, to break down why the wellness industry keeps people stuck in cycles of optimization, stress, and overconsumption, and what it actually takes to feel better.Topics: biohacking • anxiety • nervous system • wellness industry • stress • health optimizationFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every FridayGuest → Sandy Martin Website | Use the FREE BioEdge Tool

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    The Baby Mama Conversation: Dating Standards, Who You Have Kids With & Modern Relationships

    It’s not getting pregnant that ends your life, but WHO you have a child with that can ruin you.In this solo episode, India defines the current “baby mama epidemic”, and talks about the real issue causing the spread across high-performing women: decision-making, standards, and the hyper independent woman arc .Using pop culture examples like Latto, Rihanna, Ciara, and Naomi Osaka, this episode explores how modern dating, social media, and cultural narratives influence who we choose to build families with.Topics: relationships • dating standards • baby mama culture • modern dating • pop culture commentary • motherhood • decision-makingFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Friday

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    Meth Addiction at 14, Sobriety & Starting Over: A Real Story of Recovery, Motherhood & Entrepreneurship

    Addiction doesn’t look the way you think it does, and it can happen to anyone. Even YOU, bookie.India sits down with Sara Snow, a former meth addict who began using at 14 and spent years cycling through addiction, arrests, and recovery programs before getting sober and rebuilding her life.From teenage drug use to motherhood, entrepreneurship, and sobriety, this episode explores what addiction really looks like, why it happens, and what it takes to change.Topics: addiction recovery • meth addiction • teen addiction • sobriety • ADHD & addiction • mental health • entrepreneurship • motherhoodFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every FridayGuest → Sarah Snow @iamsarasnow 

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    Kava, Anxiety & Addiction: Why No Supplement Will Fix Your Life (And What Actually Helps)

    The $2B wellness industry is built on the idea that one product can fix everything from your anxiety, your stress, your sleep, and even addiction.But that’s just not how real healing works, bookie.India sits down with Morgan Smith, CEO of Kalm With Kava, to unpack what kava actually is, and why it should be used as part of a broader mental health toolkit, not a cure.From anxiety and panic attacks to addiction, consumer misinformation, and the rise of alcohol alternatives, this episode explores what it really means to support your mental health in a sustainable way.Topics: kava • anxiety • addiction • wellness industry • alcohol alternatives • mental health tools • stress managementFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every FridayGuest → Morgan Smith @kalm_with_kava | Visit His Website

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    Why Victims Don’t “Just Leave”: A Professional Explains Domestic Violence Red Flags

    Domestic violence is so misunderstood. People ask, “Why didn’t they just leave?” when the real question is what made it so hard to leave in the first place.Jennifer Ewald, LCSW, who has extensive experience working with survivors of domestic violence, breaks down what abuse actually looks like beyond physical violence and the subtle power dynamics that silently trap people in harmful relationships.This episode is part of Podcasthon, where podcasts around the world dedicate an episode to a nonprofit. This episode highlights Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse, which supports survivors of domestic violence. If you or someone you know may be experiencing abuse, reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline for resources.Topics: domestic violence • psychology of abusers • couples therapy • abusive relationships • Diddy & CassieFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Friday Guest → Jennifer Ewald @balancedmindcounselingde | Visit Her Website

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    Guardianships, Conservatorships & Addiction: When Families Use the Law to Save a Life

    Only 10% of addicts receive treatment in a given year, and most never seek help voluntarily. That’s where guardianships or conservatorships come in.India speaks with attorney Mark Astor, who works with families across the U.S. to legally intervene when a loved one is struggling with addiction or severe mental illness. From the necessity for involuntary treatment options to how the criminal justice system fails those suffering, this episode explores how families can legally help people who are unable to help themselves.Topics: addiction recovery • guardianship law • conservatorship • mental health intervention • Marchman Act • family addiction supportFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday Guest → Mark Astor @astor.simovitch.law | Visit His Website

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    ANTM, Tyra Banks & The Truth About Modeling | Industry Trauma, Diversity & “Cancel Culture”

    Was Tyra Banks really the villain of America’s Next Top Model, or was she shaped by the trauma she experienced as one of the first black Supermodels, capital “S”?India sits down with Chicago model, Gabrielle, to unpack the reality behind the modeling industry and the ongoing ANTM discourse online.They discuss what modeling is actually like behind the scenes, the difference between constructive criticism and humiliation in high-performance industries, and whether the push for diversity in fashion is genuine progress or performative inclusion.Topics: ANTM controversy • modeling industry expectations • cancel culture and artistic direction • constructive criticism in creative industries • diversity in fashionFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday Guest → Gabrielle Clancy | @bruhits_gao4

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    Is Real Journalism Dead? Social Media, Outrage & Viral Narratives

    Is real journalism dying in the age of social media? Let’s break down the difference between journalism and storytelling, and how algorithms reward outrage, validation, and viral narratives over verified facts.We say we want truth and accountability. But what we actually amplify is controversy and content that confirms our identity.From confirmation bias and parasocial relationships to the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial and the BAFTA controversy, this episode unpacks how misinformation spreads, why public opinion moves faster than facts, and what real journalism actually requires.Topics: journalism vs storytelling • BAFTA/BBC Controversy • Moral outrage • social media rage bait • media literacy & critical thinkingFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday 

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    Engaged to a Narcissist: Love Bombing, Emotional Abuse & Leaving Before Marriage

    Nobody is above getting conned by a narcissist, and I had to learn the hard way.In this deeply personal episode, India shares the full story of her engagement, the red flags she explained away, and how love bombing, using therapy to manipulate perception, and quiet control escalated to a boiling point. A raw conversation about discernment, intuition, and leaving before it’s too late.Topics: narcissistic abuse • love bombing • emotional manipulation • engagement red flags • couples therapy abuse • healing after toxic relationshipsFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday

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    Is J. Cole Still a GOAT? Rap Beef, Hip Hop Competition & the State of the Music Industry

    Is J. Cole still eligible for “greatest rapper” status after bowing out of the Kendrick Lamar beef, or does hip hop demand competition?India and LA-born artist Jerrelle unpack why rap was built on confrontation, why women are carrying today’s beef culture, and how streaming, industry plants, and virality changed the rules of success. A real conversation about artistry, ego, power, and what hip hop actually stands for.Topics: hip hop culture • rap beef • J. Cole • Kendrick Lamar • industry plants • streaming era • artists & relationshipsFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday Guest → Jerrelle | @callmejerrelle

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    Why Druski’s Church Skit Made People Uncomfortable & How It Scares Cult Leaders

    Druski’s viral church skit sparked outrage, but not because God was being mocked.Why does satire of megachurch culture feel so threatening, and how does faith earned trust within oppressed communities become weaponized by charismatic leaders? Using psychology, history, and THE BIBLE, India breaks down the difference between mocking God and exposing manipulation.Topics: religious manipulation • megachurch culture • cult psychology • satire & power • faith & discernment • Druski skitFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday

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    Life Insurance Explained Simply: Term vs Whole vs Universal (No TikTok BS)

    Nobody is retiring off of life insurance, babe. It’s one of the most misunderstood and underexplained financial tools, and we’re here to break it down.India sits down with licensed life insurance broker, Hari, to break down life insurance in plain English. Do kids really need policies? Are the TikTok “cash value hacks” misleading? Is life insurance a scam? Find out here.Topics: life insurance explained • term vs whole life • financial literacy • Black wealth • generational wealth • money mythsFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday Guest → Hari, LACP | Call Her, Beep Her at 708-904-8585

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    Trendy Isn’t Healthy: Ozempic, Diet Fads & The Generational Wellness Trap

    There is no “get fit quick” formula - every generation thinks this diet trend is the one - and every generation pays for it later.India sits down with lifelong registered nurse and plant-based nutrition specialist, Adair, to break down why Ozempic, detox teas, starvation diets, and viral “what I eat in a day” content are not healthy. From GLP-1 drugs and rapid weight loss to emotional eating, burnout, and nutrient deprivation, we breakdown the real cost (both mental and physical) of chasing trendy bodies instead of sustainable health.Topics: diet culture • Ozempic & GLP-1 drugs • wellness misinformation • nutrition & mental health • ultra-processed foods • sustainable healthFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday Guest → Adair The Nurse, RN | Adair Health and Wellness PLLC Website

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    From Addiction to Afterlife: Staying Sober After the Murder of a Child

    Jackie Suzanne stayed sober through addiction, a near-death fire, and the murder of her son, and then rebuilt her life from rock bottom. In this episode, Jackie shares what it took to survive alcoholism (and other addictions), maintain sobriety through grief, and find meaning after loss.We talk about addiction recovery, losing a child, near-death experiences, spiritual healing, and what it really means to reinvent yourself when life beats, drags, and breaks you.Topics: addiction recovery • grief & loss • staying sober • near-death experiences • spirituality after trauma • reinventionFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday Guest → Jackie Suzanne Resources | Order Her Book Here

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    How Kim Kardashian Reinvented Herself (Over and Over Again)

    Kim Kardashian is the queen of reinvention.. and whether you love her or hate her, you’ve watched her become a new woman every decade. In this episode, India breaks down the five eras of Kim’s evolution, from the Paris Hilton It-Girl days to today’s ultra-skinny high-fashion shift.This episode explores how Kim uses aesthetic discipline, narrative control, and strategic partnerships to position herself, and what her reinvention teaches the rest of us about identity and growth.Follow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday

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    How Your Attachment Wounds Choose Your Relationships

    If you keep choosing the same partner in a different body… your childhood attachment wounds are still dictating your love life.In this episode, India and relationship educator Bryan break down why we repeat painful relationship patterns, how childhood wounds shape our love lives, and what it actually takes to create a secure, healthy partnership.From emotional unavailability and abandonment trauma to reconciliation after his own breakup and restraining order, they leave no stone unturned. Let’s break generational patterns bb!Topics: Attachment Styles • Healing • Breakups • Emotional Patterns • Relationship ToolsFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday Guest → Bryan Power @myrelationshipfail | Book a Free Consultation Here

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    One Algorithm Away from a Cult: What I Learned From Survivors

    You’re not as far from a cult as you think.. and this season proved it. From purity culture to YouTube pastors, Straitway Truth Ministries to autism-mom support groups, I’m breaking down the who, what, when, where, why, and how behind cult-like communities. A quick chat on vulnerability, intuition, financial control, and how everyday people get pulled into high-control systems.Follow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for moreWatch on YouTube every Thursday!

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    A Mom of Six's Escape from a YouTube-Fueled Cult

    Coach Wade was eight months pregnant when her husband clicked on a YouTube video that changed everything. What started as faith-based “family leadership” content became a decade of control, financial manipulation, and spiritual abuse under Straightway Truth Ministries.India sits down with Coach Wade to unpack how Straightway Truth Ministries preys on athletes and ex-military men, (especially those searching for purpose, and guidance), and how they escaped.Topics: cults & community • hebrew israelites • religious trauma • motherhood • YouTube cultsFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for more.Guest → Coach Therna C. Wade @mrscoachwade | Email [email protected]

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    Being Jewish, Not Zionist: When Your Faith is Political

    Can you be Jewish and anti-Zionist at the same time? India and Jewish activist Annie Kaufman unpack what it means to be anti-Zionist, faithful, and still love your community. A raw take on identity, guilt, and the courage to question power.Topics: Jewish community • anti-Zionism • Zionism debate • Jewish activism • social justice podcastFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for more.

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    When Autism Moms Get Exploited in the Name of Community & Healing

    So many moms of neurodivergent and/or disabled kids are told “community will save you”...  but what if the same spaces meant to help actually hurt?India sits down with Milan Myers, behavioral analyst-in-training, to talk about how ABA therapy, mom support groups, and “healing” spaces can become breeding grounds for manipulation. Caregivers’ exhaustion, faith, and desperation can make them even more vulnerable to exploitation. Topics: Cults and Community • Special Needs Parenting • Behavioral Therapy • Neurodivergent Families💋Follow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for more

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    Trust Yourself: How Disconnection Breeds Codependence & Feeds the Patriarchy

    Why do so many “healing spaces” feel more like cults? We love a good guru, a fearless leader, a savior… until you forget how to make your own decisions. In this episode, movement therapist Cathy (author of Body Wisdom) gets real about why so many of us outsource our intuition and how it can make us vulnerable to manipulation, toxic “healers,” and cult-like communities. Topics: Soft girl life, ego-driven spirituality, women’s rights, manipulation, the patriarchy.Follow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for more.Guest → Cathy Williams www.intuitiveself.com.au

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    Purity Culture, Cults, and Reclaiming Your Sexuality

    Preacher's kid turned sexually liberated yoga founder, Sarah Ford, opens up about growing up as an evangelist preacher’s child in Alabama, purity culture, navigating shame, and redefining faith after religious trauma. Topics: purity culture • cult survival • faith deconstruction • ADHD in women • healing through yogaFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for more | Follow Sarah @theSarahFord_

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    How to Leave a Religious Cult: Jehovah’s Witness Escapee & Finding Yourself Again

    India sits down with cult survivor turned life coach, AngieBe, to unpack what it’s really like to escape a high-control religion. From believing God caused 9/11 as a punishment to rebuilding intuition and community, this episode explores how faith can be turned to fear and control. Topics: Religious trauma • Control vs Community • Reconnecting with intuitionSeason 2 theme: Cults & CommunityFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram & TikTok for more.

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    Rosa Nice on Music Industry Boundaries, Losing 130 Pounds on Semaglutide, & Radical Honesty

    What happens when the "nice" girl stops giving a fudge?In this raw and real episode of ily, but BFFR, host India sits down with Rosa Nice- singer, record label founder, public health activist, and plus sized model. Rosa opens up about setting boundaries in the music industry, and why being nice is overrated.Timestamps:💋0:00   Why “nice” isn’t the goal💋10:45 Boundaries in the studio & exposing the music industry💋20:08 Being a plus sized girl in public health and the modeling industry💋33:55 People were nicer to me when I was overweight💋41:00 What radical self-respect actually looks likeIf you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, creative burnout, or finding your voice, tune tf in baby girl.🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts. 📌 Subscribe, share, and tag us @ilybutpodcastSpecial Guest: Rosa Nice, ⁠@rosa_notso_nice⁠ on Instagram 

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    White Boys at the Cookout & Why Media ‘Neutrality’ Isn’t Real

    Let’s BFFR: not every white boy is getting an invite to the cookout. And most journalists aren’t as “neutral” as they claim, verified by a real life news reporter, Nigel.In this episode of I Love You, But BFFR, India and Nigel debate:💋What gets a white man invited to the cookout, and the definition of spicy white💋Kensington is way more than just a devastated neighborhood of addicts💋How media “objectivity” often masks racial bias💋Putting politicians on the spot💋Bad bunny, metrosexuality, and internalized disgust  💋The power of storytelling, platforming, and who gets trusted on-airI think Nigel can come to the cookout, what y’all think?Follow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more.Special Guest: Nigel Thompson, @nigelthewriter on Instagram

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    Growing Your Own Food, Gardening, & Cottagecore is More Than an Instagram Trend

    Social media loves to glamorize sourdough starters, herbal remedies, and the new-age tradwife aesthetic. But let’s be clear: Black and Brown communities have been growing, healing, and surviving through the land long before it became trendy. In this episode, India sits down with urban farmer and wellness advocate, Samira, to discuss reclaiming space, food access, and community. Seeds we sow in this episode:💋How land and wellness got separated from Black communities💋Guerilla gardening, and how we can take back vacant land💋Eating alone raises your blood pressure, literally💋What to do if you’re kidnapped: Fight, flight, freeze, or a new one, fawn💋Reclaiming and redefining what was always ours: whole foods, community, and surviving off of soil If wellness has ever felt too whitewashed, too expensive, or too curated to include you, this episode is your reminder that healing doesn’t have a look. It has a lineage. Let’s reclaim our health and wellness together. XOXOFollow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more.Special Guest: Samira J, @samibear267 on Instagram  

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    That Girl Is Not Your Friend: Pretty Privilege, Boundaries & Fake Love

    BFFR — not everyone in the group chat is actually your friend. In this episode, India sits down with model and news reporter, Liz Crawley, to unpack the real-life signs of fake friendships, being the pretty friend, and why being desired isn’t the same as being valued. The pretty committee talks:💋How to know if your friend is praying on your downfall💋Pretty privilege and its impact on your friendships💋How desirability is ultimately dehumanizing💋The difference between being seen and being possessed💋Refusing to shrink to make others feel better about themselvesIf you’ve ever had to grieve a one-sided friendship or shrink yourself to be liked, this one’s for you baby gurll.Follow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more.Special Guest: Liz Crawley, @lizlovely on Instagram

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    White Boys at The Center of Black Culture, The Music Industry and Drill Rap

    Not every white boy in the studio is a culture vulture… even when he primarily makes drill rap. In this episode, India taps in with Philly-based engineer, producer, and Italian American, Shep, to get into the real about the music industry, sobriety, and addiction cycles most artists face.We get into:💋Why living in New York City will humble you, fast.💋The pressure to constantly perform and the drugs that get you there.💋Chasing validation vs. chasing legacy.💋Strip clubs have the best steaks, and are pivotal in cathartic purges.💋Druski skits, and the spicy white scale💋LA industry party scene, and how easy it is to get caught up in a freak off.💋Does drill rap promote violence, or provide a platform for rappers to heal?This episode is a real life representation of what happens with two ADHD creatives get together and have a conversation. Buckle up for the chaos babe. Follow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more.Special Guest: Shep, @gtheshep on Instagram Book A Session With Shep: http://link.tree/gtheshepTap in now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. 🎧

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    Being the Oldest Daughter is a Life Sentence with No Parole

    Being the oldest daughter is not just a role—it’s a lifelong sentence, with chronic sacrifice and no parole. In this episode of I Love You, But BFFR, India is joined by Sade—a first-gen Ghanaian-American immigrant, angel investor, wife, girl mom, and certified eldest daughter.We get into:💋The invisible labor and thankless labor of eldest daughters💋Survival mode vs. thriving—how to know if you’re still secretly in survival mode💋How childhood adultification shows up in friendships, love, and your career💋Learning how to put yourself first without guilt💋How to feed the inner child in you while still being a responsible adult💋Why Kanye should’ve stopped at Donda, but Rihanna got it right Join us to unpack the unspoken burdens of the oldest sibling, survival mode, and what it really takes to leave survival mode.Follow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more.

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    Pretty Faces Aren’t Enough: The Work It Takes to Model & Entertain

    Let’s be so for real—stepping into any form of on-screen entertainment is way deeper than having a pretty face. In this episode, India sits down with Philadelphia-based photographer and creative director, Justin Bullock from Unspoken Photography to set record straight about models, relying on drugs to create art, and underrated visual artistsWe’re talking:💋Why most people can’t do what models and dancers do💋The fine line between using drugz for creativity vs. dependency💋Philly sports hot takes (and also, F#$* Boston)💋Strippers, drink champs, and industry pressures💋Shannon Sharpe’s fall from grace, and what it means for black entertainersThe Philly girl in India really popped out and screamed at y’all in this one. Pretty faces alone don’t cut it, and maybe some of your deep-rooted hate and underappreciation is internalized jealousy. The first step to healing is acceptance, mama. Tune in!Follow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more.Special Guest: Justin Bullock, @_j.bullock on Instagram https://www.unspoken.photography/

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    Fitness Myths & The Truth About the Wellness Industry

    Love you, but BFFR — what the media is “teaching” you about wellness is *mostly* a lie designed to steal your monies. My favorite fitness girlie, Jasmine Henry — a holistic health coach, Orange Theory Manager, and certified yoga instructor, joins us to debunk the myths.We get into:💋 Obsessing over Pilates and cardio won’t get you your “dream” body 💋 The high-protein everything craze (like the Khloe Kardashian popcorn) and why that alone isn’t enough💋 Why developing muscle and improving bone density is more sustainable and realistic💋How social media distorts body image expectations to create exclusivity and increase consumer spending💋Cultural foods can be part of a healthy diet with modifications.💋 The ongoing Tory/Megan controversy and the fight between undercover misogynists and hyper-feministsLet’s give a collective middle finger to the fitness and cosmetic industry that’s stealing our monies and self-confidence. Jasmine is breaking down the barrier to long-term health  — making it realistic, sustainable, and without pressure to be someone you’re not.Follow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more.Special Guest: Jasmine E. Henry, @jhenryhealth on Instagram 

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    The Internet Is A Simulation Curated By Rich People

    Let’s be so for real—your favorite artist? Character. That NBA bae you fantasize about? He’s an  illusion, mamas! In this episode, India and special guest Jerrelle (artist, Gemini, chaos magnet) get real about what it means to perform for survival—and how we’ve all been sold a lie.✨ Here’s what we get into:💋 Tupac, and your other father rappers are all Gemini💋 How the music industry creates alter egos (and destroys them)💋 Behind closed doors at NBA parties, fake relationships, & athletes as in-shape entertainers💋 Why entertainers don’t owe us authenticity💋 Why the internet is a simulation, and what that says about dating, gender roles, and celebrity worship💋 Some unhinged hot takes about sex, cosmetic surgery, and the most compatible astrological signsThis episode dares to challenge the “authenticity” requirement of entertainers, and pushes us to accept them as what they are, actors, villains, and the heroes we need in our story. 📲 Watch the full interview on YouTube + follow @ilybutpodcast for more.📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 📲 Follow @ILYButPodcast on Instagram and TikTok.Special Guest: @callmejerrelle on Instagram Hold No Grudge Out Now!

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    Wake Up, Nobody is Going to Save You

    I love you, but BFFR… your job, your degree, your man, not even God is gonna save you if you’re ignoring your body, your burnout, and your beliefs. In this episode, India sits down with licensed therapist, spiritual healer, and multidisciplinary artist Jalen Taylor to break down what it really means to take ownership over your healing, your faith, and your future.Together they unpack:💋 What functional freeze looks like (yes, overachievers, we're talking to you 🫣)💋Burnout is not a badge of honor💋The difference between faith and laziness💋How capitalism and trauma keep us stuck in survival mode💋Why nobody—not your pastor, partner, or therapist—can do the healing for you💋The role of pause, reflection, and nervous system regulation in liberationThis episode is a wake-up call and a love letter. ✨ You're the one you've been waiting for. ✨📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 📲 Follow @ILYButPodcast on Instagram and TikTok.Special Guest: @jalenntaylor on Instagram

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    HR is Just Corporate PR, Golden Handcuffs, & Knowing When to Quit

    Is your "dream job" really just an abusive relationship marketed as success? In this episode of I Love You But, BFFR, India sits down with tech start-up specialist, Mackenzie (aka the queen of “Mack-ifesting”) to talk about the real cost of climbing the corporate ladder as a woman, the horror stories that sound like they come from a 1950s movie, and the true definition of owning your career.Together, they unapologetically address:💋The “golden handcuffs” in tech & consulting💋The red flags you’re ignoring at that “cool” startup 🚩💋Why HR is not your friend💋 Being hot is hard in the workplace💋Bitter women & the bullying cycle💋The art of quitting your job 💋Why survival hustle is a superpower This episode is for every woman who’s been questioning her job, told it’s “not that bad”, or wants to find a way out.📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 📲 Follow @ILYButPodcast on Instagram and TikTok.Special Guest: Mackenzie Agosta @mackenzie.agosta on Instagram

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    Your Body’s Been Screaming At You, You’ve Just Been Ignoring It

    I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this… your chronic fatigue, random stomach problems, and constant anxiety is not normal. In this episode of I Love You But, BFFR, India sits down with women’s health expert, nonprofit founder, and professor Netrina Kennedy for a kiki on how systemic racism, generational trauma, and access to care shape our health (or lack thereof) — especially for Black and brown women.Here’s what me & miss degrees get into:💋Why being chronically exhausted isn’t normal, it’s your body sounding the alarm 🚨💋The hidden link between intergenerational trauma and conditions like fibroids, insomnia, and autoimmune disease💋How your zip code impacts your life expectancy — yes, even in major US cities💋Women’s health is way more than reproductive health💋Storytelling is changing lives & leads to systemic changeThis episode is for every woman who’s been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told to “wait and see”. You’re not crazy, you’re not alone, and you deserve better, baby girl.📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 📲 Follow @ILYButPodcast on Instagram and TikTok.Special Guest: Natrina Kennedy @natrinanekole on Instagram and TikTokWomen’s Health Initiative: @wearewhi on InstagramWHI Website: https://wearewhi.org/

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    The Feminist Movement Is A Scam Designed By Rich Old Men

    I love you but, bffr the feminist movement is a scam we all fell for, actually designed by the people who want nothing more than for us to stay in our place. India is joined by a rapper, songwriter, and new actor Twelvie (he’s a man 😱), to discuss the roots of the movement, and what traditional roles mean to a progressive young man of the twenty-first century.Here’s what to expect from today’s controversial convo with Twelvie: 💋Historical roots of the feminist movement, and the real reason for its agenda💋Evolving roles of men and women in modern relationships, 💋The “I am the table” girlies and tradwives trends flaws💋How men can actually support women’s issues and equality 💋The real reason why black male athletes run to white womenAnd remember, everything I say is with love. Xoxo. 📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 📲 Follow @ILYButPodcast on Instagram and TikTok.Special Guest: Twelvie @tw3lvie on Instagram and @twelvie on TikTok

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    Love or Self-Hate? Interracial Dating, Identity, & Raising Biracial Kids

    I love you but, bffr if you’re a black man that only dates white women you may hate your mother. India is joined by biracial marketing baddie Jordyn Messinger, to get the real tea on interracial dating, being a black girl raised by a white mama, and her theories on the infamous celebrity biracial kids *cough cough* the Kardashians.Here’s what to expect from today’s kiki with Jordyn:Growing up with a single parent white mom as a black girlWho defines identity and who is “allowed” to identify as blackCandace Owens, and why black women who date white menKanye West’s fetishizing of white women post his mother’s deathHow to responsibly make biracial babiesAnd remember, everything I say is with love. Xoxo. 📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube📲 Follow @ILYButPodcast on Instagram and TikTok

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    From India, With Love (Girl Math, Kanye’s Trauma, and Unc’s Tragic Downfall)

    Welcome to thee debut of I Love You, But BFFR—the podcast where gossip is truly spiritual work, and we say the quiet parts out loud. Hosted by India Jade (yes, that’s her real name), this first episode sets the stage. Here’s what to expect from the debut bookie:Why men of color need to stop asking if she’s IndianThe moment she quit her corporate job to be a podcast broWhy y’all girl maths really don’t be math at allGossip might be the modern-day gospelKanye’s “Cousins” starts meaningful convo on porn, parenting, and agencyShannon Sharpe is a prime example of the corruptible nature of men who go from country bumpkin to successfulAnd remember, everything I say is with love. Xoxo. 📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 📲 Follow @ilybutpodcast on Instagram and TikTok.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I love you, but let's be so forreal.. I Love You, But BFFR is a pop culture podcast and social commentary podcast breaking down the conversations people are thinking but not saying.Hosted by yours truly, the one and only India, we’re taking the most iconic, and sometimes disturbing, pop culture moments, and using them to ask the real questions: What is actually going on? Why do we even care? And what are we all thinking but not saying? Most importantly, what do these moments tell us about our own toxic habits that we try to deny? Ily, but bffr, xoxo. IG & Tik Tok: ilybutpodcast

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India Jade

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