Call Your Sister
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Call Your Sister is a podcast for related and unrelated sisters or CYS everywhere co-hosted by Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson. Every week, Alex and Astrid call each other to discuss the complexities of motherhood, sisterhood, identity struggles, dating as a single mother, sex and much more. We’re real Latinx sisters who are fiercely opinionated, and not afraid to realtalk each other about everything from (men)strual cycles and body shaming to the Platanos versus Yuccas debates and current identity life drama. We highlight women who are both trying to keep it together and got it all figured out. We also care deeply about the lived experiences of BIPOC and Lantinx women who are just trying to get through the week. We’re here for every facet of women’s humanity because we are a community, a nation of CYS everywhere.
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Single is The New Wave with Amanda Alonzo
July 14, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBAre you single, over the age of 30 and with no kids? Have you been feeling like maybe it’s you? Felt like you missed your train to a happy marriage and white picket fence? Welp, sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge have news for ya! You’re not alone and single is the new wave. Amanda Alonzo aka Mandi Rose the host of Brunch Talks Podcast, joins us to tell us how she broke her twelve year engagement and loving her thirties being single without kids. We discuss normalizing being single...
How Sis got Scammed
July 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBWork from home job! Hiring freelancers!!! Apply today and start making money! Have you heard or seen those posts? If you have, listen to this episode with hosts Alexandra Hodge (little sis) explaining to (big sis) Astrid Ferguson her recent scam experience. The scammers are getting clever and it’s important to learn their crafty ways and what to do if you ever get scammed. The sad truth my friend, you will get scammed at least once in your lifetime. The evolution of technology has opened op...
How Coming Out Led to Viva Fit with Shakira Williamson
June 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIn this episode Astrid Ferguson speaks with Shakira Williamson to learn about her coming out and love story with her wife Adrianna Williamson. It isn’t often you get to catch up with a childhood friend and learn about her sexuality transition. It’s a commonly uncomfortable conversation that doesn’t naturally occur prior to high-school. Especially, not a coming out story. Learn how Shakira tried to be straight to appease her parents while knowing as early as eight years old that she liked wo...
Reclaiming Our Wild Nature with Salem Islas-Madlo
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge speak with Salem Islas-Madlo who is a holistic energy coach about her identity battles being both European and Latinx. As a Holistic Energy Coach, she supports women and femmes in transition to reclaim and embody their deep wild nature. She believes by reconnecting to Mother Earth, it is absolutely possible to thrive and flourish in life with a sense of grounded wholeness. We have a deep conversation about reclaiming our wildness a...
Reclaiming Our Wild Nature with Salem Islas-Madlo
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge speak with Salem Islas-Madlo who is a holistic energy coach about her identity battles being both European and Latinx. As a Holistic Energy Coach, she supports women and femmes in transition to reclaim and embody their deep wild nature. She believes by reconnecting to Mother Earth, it is absolutely possible to thrive and flourish in life with a sense of grounded wholeness. We have a deep conversation about reclaiming our wildness a...
Mom struggles "I Like Oils Too!!"
June 09, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBA funny yet candid episode between two sisters discussing motherhood, teenagers, and genuine concerns raising a child in the suburbs. Astrid is the mother of two boys, one being a teenager who clearly doesn't know much about the street life. She is also struggling with understanding when to let go and when to protect her son from the peer pressures that plague the youth of this generation. One of them being social media and access to things too early (vape pens e.g.). While this is a funny ...
Atlanta Sister Trip & World Narcissistic Awareness Day
June 02, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIn today's episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss their recent sister trip to Atlanta and bring awareness to World Narcissistic Awareness Day. June 1st is World Narcissistic Awareness Day https://psychcentral.com/lib/narcissistic-abuse-affects-over-158-million-people-in-the-u-s#1 Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional and psychological abuse. It is primarily inflicted by individuals who have either narcissistic personality disorder (NPD, which is characterized b...
Atlanta Sister Trip & World Narcissistic Awareness Day
June 02, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIn today's episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss their recent sister trip to Atlanta and bring awareness to World Narcissistic Awareness Day. June 1st is World Narcissistic Awareness Day https://psychcentral.com/lib/narcissistic-abuse-affects-over-158-million-people-in-the-u-s#1 Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional and psychological abuse. It is primarily inflicted by individuals who have either narcissistic personality disorder (NPD, which is characterized b...
Relax Your Face and Drink Some Sake Sis! Featuring Sarika Sake
May 26, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Astrid Ferguson interview Sarika Sake. Sarika is the founder of Sarika Group, a niche consultancy focusing on Sake and Face Yoga. So we learn all about Sake and its significance in the Japanese culture from the Sake guru herself. Before she became a Sake Yogi, Sarika worked with the United Nations in Asia & Africa on women's empowerment and sustainable urban policy for a decade, after her Master of Science at the London School of Economics. Keep...
Do Vision Boards Still Work? Featuring Zee Najarian
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIn this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge speak to Zee Najarian who is a transformational speaker and an unshakable optimist. She teaches women how to live a life that is authentic to who they are. Zee has spent the past 15 years trying to get over the "there has to be more to life" feeling and after having different jobs, countless side gigs and getting multiple degrees, she now uses her experience and expertise to help others build a life that they love. Zee believes that...
Yours Truly ... No Rules Featuring Mobolaji (Mo) Ogunleye
May 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThis week little sister Alexandra Hodge is joined by special guest Mobolaji (Mo) Ogunleye. Mobolaji was born in Brooklyn, New York but is from African decent. In this episode Alex and Mo banter over a variety of different topics. Alex and Mo discuss: Real Housewives of Atlanta Reality TV Star Porsha's scandal (girl it's juicy!) Marriage (do people respect marriages anymore?) and some of their views on polygamy (because quite frankly we don't get it). Mobolaji also shares some information...
Covid Affects on India and Sister Candid Convos
May 05, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode we (Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge) discuss how the numbers affected in India are rising and vaccines are scarce. We share some of the key highlights shared in the New York Times. Casualties up to approximately 800,000 and rising Hospitals are running low on supplies Covid is becoming a third world country silent assassin Meanwhile, in the US we are trying to go back to normal. Although, we have established that normal wasn't working and many are exhausted. As siste...
How to Build a Culture of Equity and Chicano Park with Marisol Quevedo Rerucha
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBIn this episode we (Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge) speak with Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, an author of Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices: Building a Culture of Equity, Connection and Healing, serves as the Chief of Strategy and Partnerships for the National Parents Union. As a former teacher, principal, and district leader she uses her voice to challenge systems of oppression and more importantly amplifies the voices of others. The impact of her passion, experience, work, and v...
Talking Latinidad with Heiddi Zalamar
April 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBIn this episode hosts Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge speak with Heiddi Zalamar the founder of HZ Coaching services, where she helps women who struggle with fear and deeply trusting themselves, build resilience so they can tackle life’s challenges with courage and confidence. After 14 years working with others and her own 20+ year healing journey, Heiddi has discovered joy and grounded confidence. She is the ringmaster of her own circus with her 20 year old and 6 year old boys. We disc...
COVID-19 Vaccine, Should You Get it and Our Worries on Philly Gun Control
April 14, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge tackle a few concerns about the COVID-19 Vaccine. We answer concerns about EUA versus FDA approval and what that means for us. We also discuss Alexandra's experience with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. We know that the biggest concern involving the Covid-19 vaccine is safety. So we do our best to discuss the main consensus as to why people are deciding to get the vaccine now. In this episode we also discuss what work/life balance will l...
Honoring the 20th Anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBIn this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss the topic most of us avoid, sexual assault. This year marks the 20th anniversary of sexual assault awareness month. Yes, it has only been 20 years since this topic has been publicly discussed. The Violence Against Women's Act was signed in 1994 and it was a movement primarily pushed by women of color. Prior to this act, sexualt assualt and domestic abuse against women was not considered a crime. That is why we share in this episode...
Autism R.E.C Celebrates Autism Month Feat. Jamila Tucker-Malero
March 31, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode we, Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge, speak with Jamila Tucker-Malero the founder of Autism R.E.C. a non-profit (Philadelphia, PA based) organization looking to provide community education programs, critical resources, recreational activities and support services to the families of autistic children (au-some parents). Jamila shares her own struggles as a parent of an autistic child and the limited resources provided to autism families in the Philadelphia area. Ultimately, ...
How do we have difficult conversations?
March 24, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss this famous quote from The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw: "There is a saying: Mothers raise their daughters and love their sons." Aside from some of our recent favorite series/movies, we discuss how we struggle with different aspects of religion and how this quote reminded us of our own upbringing. How there is so much shame and guilt placed on women to be perfect caregivers. The constant need for women to give ...
Why Interracial Relationships like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Fail
March 17, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge take a different angle at The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recent wide-ranging interview with Oprah, covering everything from stepping into life as a Royal, marriage and interracial relationship topics. We know this has been a hot topic but we wanted to discuss the underlining layer culture plays in interracial relationships. We took some of our personal experiences to answer questions: how much of a role does culture ...
How Christine Isley-Farmer is Helping Children with Speech Impediments
March 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBIn this episode we, Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge, had the opportunity of interviewing Christine Isley-Farmer the author of Finding My Yip. A children's chapter book that focuses deeply on a puppy named boomer overcoming his inability to yip like his sister or mother. This is the first book in her new series, Finding My Yip (March 2, 2021, Wandering in the Words Press). The power of stories and music’s healing qualities weave their way through the book, which also features a Cavalier ...
How Clara Jamison Momma of 4, Marketing Guru, and Multi-passionate Entrepreneur Stays Motivated
March 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge interview the vibrant and fun Clara Jamison. Aside from the fact that it felt like we were catching up with an old Dominican friend, Clara is a multi-business owner and a marketing genius. Did we mention she is also a momma of 4 and happily married? Clara juggles having children with special needs, two businesses (Momazing and Financial Diva Group), teaching yoga, and a husband, eloquently. Clara shares with us how she pivoted from being a...
Are you more like Malcolm or Marie or Both?
February 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBIn today's episode Astrid and Alexandra discuss the infamous Netflix movie Malcolm and Marie. This episode contains spoiler alerts as we discuss a few scenes in detail. So don't listen if you haven't watched Malcolm and Marie on Netflix. Malcolm and Marie is a black and white film about a filmmaker (Malcolm) who returns home with his girlfriend (Marie) following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what's sure to be imminently critical and a financial success. The evening suddenly take...
What Do Guys Really Need in Relationships?
February 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode we (Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge) decided to switch things up. We wanted to hear the guys perspective on relationships. So we speak to Ebony McNeil and Jared Pattison a.k.a Jeez to answer the following relationship questions: What do they feel is the main thing women get wrong about men when it comes to cultivating relationships? How has their parents relationships or relatives affected their current relationships? What is their love language? In their opinion, wh...
How Boudoir Photography encourages body positivity with Cee Ortiz
February 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIn this episode hosts Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson have some deep body positivity discussions with Cee Ortiz, a multi-faceted entrepreneur with a keen eye for boudoir photography. She helps us understand that there is much confidence to gain from boudoir photography. Her entire mission is to help women or how we like to call them sisters, embrace their imperfections and summon their inner goddess. Let's face it, as women we have days where we feel low and dislike what we see in the ...
What money mindsets are you leaving in 2020?
February 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBLet's kickoff black history month by paying our respect to the great Cecily Tyson who recently passed away. In this episode, sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson pay homage to a few black authors, books, and black-owned businesses. First, we share a few tips that helped us cope with quarantine. Books shared in this episode are: Just as I am a memoir by Cecily Tyson and The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw. We wanted to make sure we highlighted some of the stories/boo...
The voice behind Hija De Tu Madre Podcast: Vanessa Graves
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBVanessa Graves shares her passion for creating the podcast, Hija De Tu Madre which highlights stories of immigrant daughters and their mothers. Her hope is to highlight Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx voices and the resilience. In this episode Vanessa Graves shares her biggest lessons and struggles as the first generation born in the USA with Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge. It's not all tears and sad news. We take a trip down memory lane to some of our favorite shows, telenovelas, recipes...
Wine and Chisme with Jessica Yañez Perez
January 20, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBLatina. Fierce. Fighter. A San Diego native with a laugh as big as her hair. Jessica Yañez brings her love for wine and passion for storytelling together to highlight the stories that need to be told from communities of color. Chisme (Spanish for gossip) comes from the interviewees themselves as they "spill the wine" on their own terms. So grab a glass of wine and join us for the this intimate interview between Astrid Ferguson and Jessica Yañez Perez. Learn some podcasting tips and how to m...
How Carla Diaz is Helping Moms Break People Pleasing and Setting Healthier Habits
January 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBEvery New Year we set resolutions we have no intentions on keeping. The number one New Years resolution is "losing weight." Carla helps us look at health and healthism from a different lens. She shares that the most important thing is loving the journey of health that pertains to each of us and our bodies. She also shares tips and techniques for breaking people pleasing patterns and establishing better eating habits that set us up for success. Carla Diaz is a Physical Therapist turned heal...
How Que4thaCulture feels about the COVID Vaccine and Getting Married during a Pandemic--HAPPY NEW YEAR
December 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge interview Que aka Que4ThaCulture which is a cultural blogger highlighting urban success. We discuss the new COVID vaccine, getting married in the midst of a pandemic, and catch up on different topics currently affecting our BIPOC communities. We discuss briefly what Que4ThaCulture blogs include. Que's ability to pivot and interview celebrities for her blog and what the rebranding will look like. To find out more go visit the blog @ https:...
Happy Holidays!
December 23, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MBHappy Holidays for us to you! Thank you for your support! Follow us on our social media accounts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cys_podcast Facebook: Call Your Sister Podcast Twitter: @CYS_Pod Email: [email protected] Music/ Sounds from: Have it Your Way - http://www.freeadmusic.com Needle Scratch - DJ Sound Effects SFX - https://audiosoundclips.com/dj-sound-effects-sfx/ Support the Show. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts: https://www.callyoursisterpodca...
When You Look Like Us with Pamela Harris
December 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIn this episode we discuss Pamela N. Harris timely and gripping teen novel about a boy who must take up the search for his sister when she goes missing from a neighborhood where Black girls’ disappearances are too often overlooked. “When You Look Like Us” Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss with Pamela Harris the disparities in the cases discussed between black women and black men gone missing. The protection that appears to be missing in most neighbors in regards to black women. We...
Loyalty Still Given?
December 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWe’re back with our candid sister conversations. Astrid Ferguson recently had a birthday and Alexandra was seeking dating advice, again. Listen to this episode as we talk Kevin Samuels “average at best” dating advice given to a black, single mom of a thirteen year old son, making six-figures living in North Carolina seeking to date a six-figure income guy. Astrid hones in on what she considers shallow reasons to date people and best practices learned from past dating experiences. Alexandra ...
Author Nancy Burke Invites Us Into Only The Women Are Burning
December 02, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode we talk with Nancy Burke who is the author of Only the Women Are Burning. A classical and first book of its kind. She blends mystery, science and fabulism into her newest debut. We have a little fun discussing her writing process and what inspired the story. A story about sisterhood and searching to uncover hidden truths. A story that we could all relate to and inspire one another to indulge. In Nancy Burke’s “Only the Women are Burning” (Apprentice House Press, October 1, ...
Practicing Gratitude and a Throwback EP W/ Kierra Lashae (When Magic is Not Enough)
November 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBIn this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge share what they are grateful for as the upcoming holiday "Thanksgiving" is coming up. Astrid shouts out her husband, Jerel Ferguson for holding things down. Visit his art and show him support by clicking HERE for keeping us from starvation he-he, shameless plug. Thanksgiving will look different this year due to the pandemic, so we decided to share a throwback that will help motivate others to realign with their fun side. It is an intervie...
How to Master Your Life, Intimacy and Relationships with Lucia Gabriela
November 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBIn this episode we (Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson) have the pleasure of interviewing Lucia Gabriela the founder and creative behind Nuna Holistic Retreat Center in Florida. We start with a guided meditation to prepare us for the many things we’ll learn about sensuality and the practices of somatic therapy, integrative sexuality therapy and tantra. Lucia has pivoted her life from past traumatic and toxic relationship to a more well balanced and holistic living life. Lucia Gabriela is t...
AU-Some Mom (Feat. Chante Douglas)
November 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBHave you been struggling to keep it together during this pandemic? Do the kids school and work schedule have you feeling frazzled and stressed out? Well, what if you had to balance all of that with a child with special needs? In today’s episode we (Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge) step into the life of Chante Douglas who authored Echo Boy and ABC Girl children’s book and is an awesome (au-some) mom to Levi who is autistic. She shares her vulnerable story of being in a domestic abuse r...
Eris Rising (Feat. Courtney Ramm)
October 28, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBOn today's podcast we have the luxury of interviewing Courtney Ramm. A dancer who has lived all around the world and has written a memoir of a tumultuous past. A little bit about Courtney Ramm: Born and raised in the heart of New York City, Courtney Ramm has followed her passion for dance since childhood, which led to a career as a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She’s directed dance schools, performed, and taught all over the world, from Singapore to Thailand to Manhattan...
Eris Rising (Feat. Courtney Ramm)
October 28, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBOn today's podcast we have the luxury of interviewing Courtney Ramm. A dancer who has lived all around the world and has written a memoir of a tumultuous past. A little bit about Courtney Ramm: Born and raised in the heart of New York City, Courtney Ramm has followed her passion for dance since childhood, which led to a career as a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She’s directed dance schools, performed, and taught all over the world, from Singapore to Thailand to Manhattan...
Why Boundaries Matter
October 21, 2020 17:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBFill in the blank Boundaries are important for me because... Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson talk about setting boundaries and why they can make or break the relationship you have with yourself and others. Listen to these two sisters discuss both their struggles and triumphs with setting boundaries. How easy it is to fall victim to self-sabotage, comparison, shame and guilt if boundaries are not respected. And how self-care is no not the answer to our mental health problems. Understan...
Whole body orgasms???
October 14, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBIs sex still a taboo subject? In this episode we dive into pleasures, preferences and oh yea—whole body orgasms. We recently learned about this new ritual called tantra—a spiritual sexual and pleasurable way of making love to self. But wait it’s not the old traditional way of loving yourself. It’s a skill well mindfulness and pleasure intersects. Wtf??? Yes!!! Listen to today’s episode to learn our quirks, bedroom preferences and us giving you a lose comedic guide into tantra. We can alread...
Whole body orgasms???
October 14, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBIs sex still a taboo subject? In this episode we dive into pleasures, preferences and oh yea—whole body orgasms. We recently learned about this new ritual called tantra—a spiritual sexual and pleasurable way of making love to self. But wait it’s not the old traditional way of loving yourself. It’s a skill well mindfulness and pleasure intersects. Wtf??? Yes!!! Listen to today’s episode to learn our quirks, bedroom preferences and us giving you a lose comedic guide into tantra. We can alread...
Queens of Tangents: RBG, Cancel Culture, Megan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez and Breonna Taylor
October 07, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBLet’s celebrate our tenth episode by talking RBG, Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez situationship, Cancel culture, Breonna Taylor’s closing case thoughts from our audience and quick sistas Q&A. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was only the second woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court by Bill Clinton in 1993. She is best known for her strong advocacy for cases that eradicate sexism discrimination. We share some of her biggest cases on this podcast episode. May her soul Rest In Peace. We also discu...
Class Is In Session: GO VOTE!
September 30, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson explain how the three US government branches (legislative, executive and judicial branches) work and what the various elections are. We discuss what the various parties are that we vote for during the primary and general elections. With a big election coming up it’s important to understand what appointed vs elected officials are in your local community. Learn about the electoral college, difference between the people’s vote and the electo...
Sister Talk: A Bit of Bochinche (Suicide & D*cks)
September 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBAstrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss un chin de celebrity bochinche because who doesn’t like a little gossip? Tamar Braxton boyfriend files for restraining order and we asked when is it a good time to leave a relationship when someone is suicidal? Let’s talk Cardi b divorce and our thoughts around marriage and relationships. Let’s talk about the word slut and where it derived from. Let’s address the double standard of men not being considered sluts but women are considered sluts even...
Suicide Awareness: Intimate Interview with Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs
September 16, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBAs the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death (after accidents) for people aged 10 to 34, suicide is a serious public health problem. In 2016 in the United States, nearly 45,000 people died by suicide and the rate of suicide has increased every year since 2006. An estimated 1.3 million adults attempt suicide each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than one in five people who died by suicide had expres...
Sister Talk (R.I.P. Chadwick Boseman)
September 09, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBWe dedicate a special tribute to Chadwick Boseman our hero. Black Panther who gave hope to so many and brought so much joy, although, Wakanda was a fictional place. We send our prayers to his family. We cross our arms and say, “Wakanda Forever!” In this episode we catch up on each other as we discuss what preparing for the school year will look like for us. We see where our energy is and how we’re dealing with this pandemic. Updates on Breonna Tayler includes: Media trying to smear her...
What’s codependency, money limiting beliefs, scarcity vs abundance mindset and how could this be affecting our Latinidad?
September 02, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss... Breonna Taylor - Lebron James wore a MAGA modified hat to have her murders arrested. She was published on the cover of Vanity Fair. But no updates on her actual case has been made public. Vanessa Guillen - no updates on her case besides she was laid to rest last week. A news article revealed—not only is it alleged sexual harassment, she was killed on base and everyone is stating they don’t know anything https://www.youtube.com/wa...
Toxic Relationships Pt.2
August 26, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBListen to this episode and see if any of the 24 signs we share from the Women's Health Mag article applies to you (article linked further down). Often, we tolerate being in toxic relationships because we are the last to know or we could be the toxic one in the relationship. Relationships are complex because of the people in the relationship. Relationships are simple, people not so much. Take time to identify where toxicity could be developing from in your life and see if you are creating mo...
Toxic Relationships Pt. 1
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBWhat’s new with the Breonna Taylor and Vanessa Gullien? Listen the latest updates as we learn more ourselves. What is toxicity and how does it show up for you? Listen to this part 1 of a two part series—Identifying signs of non-romantic toxic relationships. We give you the tea on why it’s difficult to identify toxic relationships and how to identify them now. We have some serious sister talk to identify if we have been toxic in some of our previous friendships, work environments or situatio...
Say Her Name Breonna Taylor Vanessa Guillen
August 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBA tribute episode shedding light on the cases of Breonna Taylor and Vanessa Guillen. A serious topic that deserves serious tribute and demands action. Two of our black and brown sisters where murdered and the cases remain idle/unsolved. In this episode you rapidly learn the facts of the two varying cases and where they are today. Both women served this country— Breonna Taylor an EMT and Vanessa Guillen in the army. Listen up to the ruthless details and how these women cases remain unsolved....