The Free Space Podcast

Man...Life be lifin' sometimes! But The Free Space Podcast is back with a new episode! On Episode 72, Lex Is More is joined by two fellow solo podcasters and friends, MTV of Poolside Chats and AG of It's Ya Boy AG Podcast Show, to discuss men and emotions. Lex  asks MTV and AG to share what they were taught about emotions growing up as a Black man, what helped them have a healthy relationship with their emotions, have they ever been emotionally abused or neglected and how does vulnerability actually help with coming into manhood. The biggest takeaway: there is strength in vulnerability! Other topics include: red flags in dating, Kyrie Irving not being allowed to play due to not being vaccinated, the mandate, celebrities, and the sharing of information about the vaccine, and more! Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely Follow on Facebook and IG: @thefreespacepodcast! Follow on Twitter: @The_Free_Space! Questions, comments, need advice or to get something off your chest? Email the podcast at thefreespacepod@gmail.com! Follow MTV @iamtheblackbradpitt on IG and check out Poolside Chats! Follow AG @all.good5sho on IG and check out It's Ya Boy AG Podcast Show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

Ladies! I have found unicorns! I repeat! I have found unicorns! On Episode 71, Lex Is More is joined by two SINGLE male friends, Rell and Armond, to talk about living single while desiring marriage from a male's point of view. Lex, Rell and Armond start off by discussing pros and cons of being single and some of their highlights of single life, then Lex asks the guys did they always want marriage or was there a hoe phase first, are there more single men out there than women realize, what they're doing to be whole while single, and more! Single men got problems too y'all! Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely Facebook and IG: @thefreespacepodcast Twitter: @The_Free_Space Questions, comments, need advice or just want to get something off your chest? Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com and your remarks will be read on a future episode! Make sure to follow this episode's guests on social media and ladies, if you got the juice, go on and slide in their DM's!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

Yep, you read that title right! On Episode 70, Lex Is More reunites with two friends and creatives from Smoke Free Weekend, Kailah who's a blogger, a doula, (she does everything!) & Kea, host of Ropes & Handcuffs Podcast, to talk about sex positivity and being comfortable with your sexuality! The ladies start off having some fun with a little Truth or Drink sharing their own sexual experiences, then discuss their definition of sex positivity and its misconceptions, how being confident in their sexuality has affected their dating life, are the hangups about being sex positive social constructs or are there really some things that are dealbreakers, and much more! The ladies decide, DO YOU BOO, but be safe about it! Other topics include: Future still being toxic af with his children and their mothers and Safaree and Erica Mena's continued drama with their divorce. Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely Facebook and IG: @thefreespacepodcast Twitter: @The_Free_Space Questions, comments, need advice or just want to get something off your chest? Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com to have your remarks read on a future episode! Follow Kailah's personal blog on IG @kailah_is_kreative and if you need doula services @theemeralddoula! Follow Kea on IG @ropes_and_cuffs and check out the Ropes & Handcuffs Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

This one is for all the boss ladies! On Episode 69, Lex Is More is joined by Ms. Nicole Banks and I'm Just Jackie of Let's Keep It 100 to  talk about being your own boss and entrepreneurship. The ladies discuss the ups and downs of owning your own business and how to maintain self-care, pros and cons of working in the corporate world vs being an entrepreneur, their past experiences with building a brand while dating/being married and a whole lot more! At the end of the day, entrepreneurship isn't for everybody but it does have its rewards. Just know your worth and don't be afraid to try it out! Hollywood Highlights for this week: We're stanning and supporting Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka putting their mental health first over the Olympics, we also discuss Issa Rae getting married and the difference between privacy vs secrecy when it comes to posting your significant other on social media. Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely  Follow on Facebook and IG @thefreespacepodcast! Follow on Twitter @The_Free_Space!  Questions, comments, need some advice or just want to get something off your chest? Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com to have your remarks featured on a future episode!  Follow the ladies of Let's Keep It 100 on IG @_letskeepit100 for their live shows!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

When Cardi B said, "The pressure on your shoulders, feel like boulders," FELT! After a long unintended hiatus, The Free Space Podcast is back once again with a new episode. On Episode 68, Lex Is More shares her personal story of dealing with anxiety, how it's impacted her personal life, self-care, and podcasting over the last 6 months. Lex Is More also drops knowledge on what anxiety is and what it isn't, how it compares to PTSD, procrastination and more! Anxiety really be messing with folks and it ain't fun! Other topics include: Sha'Carri Richardson being booted from the Tokyo Olympics Ciara and Russell Wilson celebrating 5 years of marriage and praying for a mate, Juvenile's Vax That Thang Up commercial, and Safaree livin it up in Jamaica while his wife, Erica Mena, supports their newborn son in the NICU. Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely Facebook and IG: @thefreespacepodcast Twitter: @The_Free_Space  Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

Whether it's emotional or just sex, it's all deceitful! On Episode 67, Lex Is More is joined by Vytamin V of Vibes With Vee Podcast and, best friend, Lauren aka Lo, to discuss Derrick Jaxn, Quavo & Saweetie and cheating. The ladies share their opinions on both of the celebrity scandals then dive right into the topic: personal definitions of cheating, are you a one and done or would you give a second chance, which is worse: emotional cheating vs. just sexual intercourse and more! The ladies come to the conclusion, cheating is cheating, PERIOD! Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely  Follow on Facebook and IG: @thefreespacepodcast! Follow on Twitter: @The_Free_Space! Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com and if you got questions, comments, or need some advice, send an email with #SoWhatHadHappenedWas in the subject line to be read on a future episode! Follow Vytamin V and Vibes With Vee Podcast @vytamin_v and @vibeswithvpod! Episodes drop on Mondays! Follow Lauren Edison on IG @_libbylu_! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

Before you try to date, please come healed! On Episode 66, Lex Is More is joined by a longtime listener, fellow podcaster, and author, Shon Hyneman of It's Scary To Remarry, to talk about men and divorce. Lex Is More and Shon talk about the healing process for going through a divorce, re-entering the dating scene, how do you know a person is TRULY ready to date and re-marry, and much more! Shon shares his personal experience of remarrying following the divorce of a 14 year marriage and his insight is top-tier! Other topics include: what is a "high-value man," D'Angelo and Friends #Verzuz, and Tyrese and Samantha Gibson's very public divorce. Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely Follow The Free Space on Facebook and IG @thefreespacepodcast! Follow on Twitter @The_Free_Space! Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com. Follow Shon Hyneman @its_scary_to_remarry on IG, @scarytoremarry on Twitter and on YouTube! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

Meet me at the altar in your white dress! On Episode 65, Lex Is More is joined by Jones and TC of Stakes Is High Podcast to talk about men and marriage. With Jones being an OG in the married life and TC preparing to walk down the aisle, they discuss with Lex Is More their definitions of marriage, how did they know they were ready to settle down, what is it that makes men deter from marriage, what is wifey material and more! Jones and TC are just trying to be the best men and husbands they can be! Other topics include: double standards in dating, is Naomi Osaka taking the place of Serena Williams as the new GOAT, why is President Biden taking so long to forgive our student loans, and if B. Simone and Ayesha Curry are forever cancelled because of their past comments. Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely. Follow on Facebook and IG @thefreespacepodcast! Follow on Twitter @The_Free_Space! Email The Free Space Podcast at thefreespacepod@gmail.com! Also, check out Stakes Is High Podcast! Follow Jones and TC of Stakes Is High Podcast on Facebook, IG and Twitter @stakesishighpod! New episodes every Wednesday!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

It's a pandemic, folks is bored, horny and ain't got shit to do! On Episode 64, Lex Is More welcomes back to The Free Space Podcast, Blk Paco, host of the Nuts & Guts Podcast and creator of Smoke Free Weekend to discuss men and what they're taught about sex. Lex Is More & Blk Paco start the conversation off with discussing Chloe Bailey and Trey Songz then go into why men are visual creatures, what makes men often immediately lead with sex when they approach a woman and should we accept it as the norm, why does it seem some men only REALLY take notice to a woman when she's showing her body or doing something sexual and more!  Other topics include: the #SilhouetteChallenge, Gorilla Glue Girl, is Brady really the GOAT, and rumors of Lauren London being pregnant. Oh and by the way, Smoke Free Weekend, June 2021, Houston, Texas! Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space!  Follow on Facebook and IG: @thefreespacepodcast! Follow on Twitter: @The_Free_Space! Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com Follow Blk Paco @BlkPaco on all social media and @smokefreemedia for updates on Smoke Free Weekend and check out the Nuts & Guts Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

Women just want to be respected and heard! On Episode 63, Lex Is More is joined by the lovely ladies of HERspective Podcast, D. Dowdy & B. Michelle, to discuss patriarchy and misogyny in today's society. The ladies share their viewpoints on where they see patriarchy and misogyny occurring the most along with their own personal experiences, should Black women unite with white women or just amongst ourselves and how do we, as Black women, contribute to the patriarchy that exists in our world. The ladies also debate if Lori Harvey is for the streets or just living her best life, discuss Netflix's newest, hottest show, #Bridgerton, the ending of #Insecure, the #BussItChallenge, and much more! We are definitely speaking freely on this episode! Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely Follow on IG and Facebook @thefreespacepodcast! Follow on Twitter on @The_Free_Space! Email The Free Space Podcast at thefreespacepod@gmail.com Also, check out HERspective Podcast! New episodes drop on Tuesdays! Follow on IG @herspectivepod! #BeHERBeHEARD  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

Happy New Year! The Free Space Podcast is back after being on break for the holidays! On Episode 62, Lex Is More discusses setting goals and intentions for the new year. Lex Is More uses themes from the Disney Pixar movie, Soul, to reflect on the following questions: What are you living for? Are you really living and if not, what's holding you back? Lex shares her personal goals, the difference between intentions vs. resolutions, and how goals and intentions can change with growth. Other topics include: the NFL Playoffs, the rescheduled #Versuz with Ashanti and Keyshia Cole, and the "You Can Come Over, If You Want" debate. Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

Goodbye 20's, Hello 30's! On Episode 61, Lex Is More is happy to be thirty and can't stop talking about it! Lex shares her personal journey of growth during the last year of her 20's, how it feels to have made it to two years in podcasting, and the newfound confidence that she's gained since turning 30. Lex is definitely in a whole new space and better than ever! Other topics include: Trump's defeat in the presidential election and the historic #VERZUZ battle between Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy! BURR! Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely  Facebook and IG: @thefreespacepodcast Twitter: @The_Free_Space Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

We are tired of Rona's ass! On Episode 60, Lex Is More is joined by fellow solo podcaster and social worker, Tamara Dawn, to talk about what it's like being a social worker/essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lex Is More and Tamara swap stories about their experiences with clients, their homes now being work, home, and school, and trying to stay sane through it all. Other topics include: Summer Walker and her baby daddy drama and the beef between Megan Thee Stallion and her ex-bestie Kelsey Nicole. Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely Facebook and IG: @thefreespacepodcast Twitter: @The_Free_Space Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com Follow Tamara Dawn at @tamara_the_dawn on IG and Twitter and subscribe to her podcast, Tamara Til The Break of Dawn!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

The Free Space Podcast is switching it up this week by going live while recording! Episode 59 is entitled QTNA because sometimes you just got questions that need answers and Blk Paco is willing to give them! Lex Is More asks Blk Paco questions about quality time vs being clingy, women who complain about men wanting their personal time, and why men put the bare minimum on dating profiles and apps. Lex Is More and Blk Paco also get live responses from listeners that add to the conversation. Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely  Follow on Facebook and IG: @thefreespacepodcast  Follow on Twitter: @The_Free_Space Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com Blk Paco is the owner of Smoke Free Media (IG: @smokefreemedia) and solo host of the Nuts and Guts Podcast. Be on the look out for when he drops new episodes during the week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

Because this parenting shit ain't easy! On Episode 58, Lex Is More reunites with Penrose while also having her girl, Hype, on the show for the first time, to discuss the ups and down of co-parenting as well as when it is appropriate to talk politics and racism with your kids. The group talks about the presidential election and their own experiences with learning about politics, then discuss Cardi B and Offset's relationship as well as people being overly invested, followed up by sharing their own experiences with co-parenting. Lex Is More and Hype talk about how they've been able to co-parent and have positive relationships with the father of their children despite challenges, while Penrose shows us the ugly side of what it's like to basically parent on your own. There are definitely gems and laughs throughout this whole episode and Penrose deserves to have his flowers! Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely  Follow on Facebook and IG @thefreespacepodcast and on Twitter @The_Free_Space! You got questions, comments, concerns? Need advice or just to get something off your chest? Email the podcast at thefreespacepod@gmail.com with #SoWhatHadHappenedWas in the subject line to be read on a future episode! Follow this week's featured guests! Penrose - @PenroseEames, who drops inspirational and hilarious IG videos every morning as well as podcasts from time to time and Hype - @hypewilliamz, who is always down to share her commentary on any subject!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

A raggedy bish indeed! On Episode 57, Lex Is More talks about COVID 19, the pandemic and the increase in mental health struggles highlighting both examples from her work and personal experiences. Lex Is More talks about the long-term effects that result from fear and avoidance of unaddressed traumas and issues and how the pandemic is bringing everything to the forefront for a lot of people. Lex Is More also shares what it was like for her testing positive for COVID 19 and the emotions she went through while being MIA for two months afterwards. The point of this episode is that we're all being affected mentally by this pandemic in different ways, so don't feel that you're alone in it, and if you do, it's okay to admit it. Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely  Follow on Facebook and IG: @thefreespacepodcast Follow on Twitter: @The_Free_Space Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com If you or anyone you know is dealing with a crisis and/or suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

Alexa, play WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion! The Free Space Podcast is back and, on Episode 56, it's girls night with I'm Just Jackie and Vytamin V! The girls are reunited when I'm Just Jackie visits Lex Is More and Vytamin V in Indy for a weekend and thanks to Crown Apple and V's drink, The Horny V, they end up talkin a whole lotta shit! The ladies recap #SmokeFreeWeekend, discuss what they've been learning about theirselves while in quarantine, play Never Have I Ever and Truth or Drink, and in between taking shots, drop gems along the way. Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely Follow on Facebook and IG: @thefreespacepodcast Follow on Twitter: @The_Free_Space Any questions, comments, need advice or want to get something off your chest? Email the podcast at thefreespacepod@gmail.com with #SoWhatHadHappenedWas in the subject line and it'll be read on a future episode and remember whatever you want to say, #speakfreely!  Follow this episode's featured guests! @imjustjackie, is a YouTube vlogger and co-host of Let's Keep It 100 w/ Ms. Nicole Banks and @vytamin_v is everybody's favorite bartender, hit her up for her infamous V-Sips!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

When The Free Space Podcast meets a 1/3 of The Drunken Knights, it's sure to be a good time! On Episode 55, Lex Is More is joined by King K of The Drunken Knights to discuss Black Fatherhood and its connection with today's current events. Lex Is More and King K talk about what it means to be a Black father, differences in raising daughters vs. sons, King K's personal experiences in being a husband and a father plus more! Other topics include: recap of the season finale of #Insecure, #Versus battle between Alicia Keys and John Legend and the sudden changes being made by corporations as a result of subliminal racism being exposed due to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely Follow The Free Space Podcast on Facebook and IG @thefreespacepodcast and on Twitter @The_Free_Space! Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com #SpeakFreelySundays on IG Live for more Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation with @_lex_is_more_! Information about this episode's featured guest: King K is 1/3 of The Drunken Knights Podcast where him, Brotha2DaKnight and BossSwoop talk about life from the point of view of being men and fathers. New episodes drop every Monday! Follow on Twitter @3DrunkenKnights, IG @3drunkenknights_and on Facebook @TheDrunkenKnights!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

*This episode was pre-recorded and delayed due to technical difficulties* What happens when the party ends and the liquor has taken over? Episode 53 closed out Mental Health Awareness Month with Lex Is More being joined by another longtime friend of hers, Marcus Watts, to discuss alcoholism as it relates to mental health. Marcus shares his story and journey of sobriety, and the two friends discuss the connection between mental health and substance use, along with how to seek help and approach someone who is in need of help. Other topics include: the continued racism that is running rampant through the country, the 112 vs Jagged Edge #Versuz battle, Joe Biden and Doja Cat's outrageous comments and more! Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely   Follow on Facebook and IG @thefreespacepodcast and on Twitter: @The_Free_Space  Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com  Tune into #SpeakFreelySundays on IG Live for more unfiltered, unrestricted conversation with Lex Is More! Information About This Episode's Featured Guest: Marcus Watts is the CEO and founder of Alone Is A Lie, LLC that focuses on having discussions about mental health and the Black community in order to "help escape affliction together." Follow on IG @alone_isalie!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message

Some doors are meant to remain closed! On Episode 54, Lex Is More is joined by friends and fellow Hoosier Alums (Shoutout to IU!), Lauren and Jeff to discuss the topic of closure. Using examples from Insecure and their own personal experiences, Lex Is More, Lauren and Jeff discuss the definition of closure, when is it actually necessary, how it applies with friendships as well as romantic relationships and more! Other topics include: how do we keep the momentum going about #BlackLivesMatter while also practicing self-care, the NFL's failed attempt at an apology, the idea of Beyonce playing Storm in Black Panther 2 had Black folks ready to riot and much more! Unfiltered, Unrestricted Conversation: This is The Free Space! #speakfreely  Follow on Facebook and IG @thefreespacepodcast and on Twitter: @The_Free_Space Email: thefreespacepod@gmail.com Tune into #SpeakFreelySundays on IG Live for more unfiltered, unrestricted conversation with Lex Is More! Information About This Episode's Featured Guests:  Lauren Edison hosts #WineDownFridays via Zoom and is in the process of launching her own wig business! Follow her on IG @_libbylu_ for updates! Jeff Williams is a part of the Be Nimble Foundation that hosts the legendary Pardi Gras Ball which provides upcoming Black entrepreneurs with start-up money for their businesses. Be Nimble Foundation's primary mission is to connect the tech industry with the Black community. Learn more and donate at www.benimbleco.com and follow @weliketopardi on IG and Twitter for updates on Pardi Gras Ball 5 happening in 2021! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-free-space-podcast/message