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Good Up is a safe space to talk about those experiences in life we didn't know we all had in common. Every week Deidre and Jeaiza navigate complex life experiences: the ones that made us laugh, cry, and ultimately made us who we are.
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Love the show? Send us a text!What conspiracy theories and myths do you believe in? In this week's episode our fave, Gabrielle of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast joins us to talk all about the strange world of conspiracy theories. We discuss common theories we do and don't believe in as well as myths and lore and their origins and history in the Caribbean.Want full video, ad-free episodes a week early? Join our Patreon! Season Sponsor: Empath Psychological ServicesBook a consult with Empath Psy...
Love the show? Send us a text!The title says it all this week - the streets (the dating ones) are terrifying! In this week's episode we recap awkward and horrible dating experiences in addition to reading a few dating horror stories straight from Reddit. We also talk about our dating preferences and common "icks" that can happen on dates. What was your worst or most awkward date experience? Are you currently on the streets or safely tucked away at home?Want full video, ad-free episodes a week...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this week’s episode we discuss going “no contact” with the people we love. Deidre shares her personal experience with being no contact with her mother for the last several years.We discuss the types of scenarios that might lead to you needing to cut off a person’s access to you and how you may need to process the end of this relationship.Have you ever gone no contact with a family member or friend?Want full video, ad-free episodes a week early? Join our Patreo...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this week's episode we discuss Pleasure Activism and explore what pleasure looks like to us, along with ways of incorporating it into our lives.Pleasure Activism is a term coined by author adrienne marie brown. You can find her work here and learn more about pleasure activism and pleasure practices here.Want full video, ad-free episodes a week early? Join our Patreon! Title Sponsor: Virgin Islands LotteryRide the wave of opportunity and learn more ways to win ...
Love the show? Send us a text!We're back like we never left! In this week's episode we're addressing the elephant in the room: what was the purpose of our hiatus? We talk about it all from life transitions and changes to leaning into our intuition to make major life decisions. Jeaiza also shares updates on her personal journey and what's next from here. When is the last time you leaned into your intuition to make a decision that scared you? Want full video episodes a week early? Join our...
Love the show? Send us a text!Do you ever experience regret or find yourself harping on mistakes you've made in the past? In this episode we talk about some of the biggest mistakes or embarrassing decisions we've made and why it's important not to lean too deeply into shame and regret. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 5:23 - Intro / Welcome 18:36 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Deidre & Deidre’s VI Customer! 26:06 - Segment 2: The Hills We’re Dyi...
Love the show? Send us a text!Ready to be a little unhinged today? So are we! Britt joins us for an episode of pure chaos as we each share our picks of submissions to the infamous “Am I The A**hole” thread on Reddit and share our personal opinions on them. Main Feed Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 5:23 - Intro / Welcome12:20 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Good Up Live Attendees, Britt’s Girls Trip, Michael “Mickey” Encarnacion 27:00 - Segment 2: The Hills We’re D...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this episode we are joined by Tarik McMillan, LPC, CCTS-I of Greater Changes / The Crucian Counselors Podcast to discuss the subject of trauma. How is trauma defined? How does trauma show up in our lives and how can therapists help us to navigate healing or processing our trauma? Main Feed Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 5:23 - Intro / Welcome10:10 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Tamara McMillan, Glenesse (AbsoluteDoll), and W...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this episode we explore the concept of physical wellness and the ways that we think about the care of our bodies. We touch on goals around movement and the benefits of movement, connecting with our bodies through activities like body scanning and self-care, as well as other concepts of physical wellness that we should be aware of. Main Feed Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors!5:23 - Intro / Welcome11:30 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good U...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this episode Kayra Jay returns to the pod for the first time since 2020 where our conversation centers on self-discovery and the importance of listening to the messages being sent your way when you hit rock bottom. We discuss processing loss and starting over, the importance of being still, and the fears we face as we begin to discover new versions of ourselves. Main Feed Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - Intro / Welcome5:36 - Segm...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this episode Roshini aka Glamazini joins us to discuss life lessons across the generational divide. As a representative of Gen X, she shares her wisdom of life in the 40s as we discuss differences in mindset and strained relationships between Gen X and Millenials. Main Feed Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - Intro / Welcome7:48 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Deidre’s Hair Braider, Monea, Beyonce15:32 - Segment 2: The Hills...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this episode we revisit an earlier conversation on colonialism and its impact on communities of color with a focus on the Virgin Islands community. Gabrielle Querrard is back on the show with all of her wisdom on the impact of colonialism and white supremacy and how we can work to decolonize our spaces and ourselves. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - Intro / Welcome11:40 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Adam O, Rashidi Clenance,...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this episode Andre's back on the pod for an open and honest conversation between Black men and Black women about our relationships, where we struggle to be seen by each other and where we could be doing more for each other. We discuss how online discourse between genders has become vitriolic and what we could be doing to step outside of that contention to have more meaningful and progressive conversations.0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - Intro /...
Love the show? Send us a text!CELEBRATE WITH US! This episode marks the 100th episode of The Good Up Podcast. Today we recap the show and discuss all of the lessons we’ve learned from each other along the way. Main Feed Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - Intro / Welcome7:26 - Segment 1: People Being Good Up - Dylan’s School Bus Driver & The Space Cadets 10:57 - Segment 2: The Hills We’re Dying On19:54 - Main Topic Title Sponsor: Virgin Islands Lottery: www.winus...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this week's episode we share our unfiltered, first reactions to Beyonce's latest studio album, COWBOY CARTER. Want to get the most out of this episode? Pull our your music player and go along with us track by track to hear our initial reactions to the iconic 27-track project including which songs were our initial favorites, theories about who they might be about, and more! Title Sponsor: Virgin Islands Lottery: www.winusvilottery.com Season Spon...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this episode’s main topic we’re talking about emotional unavailability, the inability to sustain emotional bonds in relationships. We discuss how emotional unavailability shows up in dating, in parent-child relationships, in friendships and more. Main Feed Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - Intro / Welcome 6:30 - Segment 1: People Being Good Up - Paying It Forward & Mr. Ivory! 15:40 - Segment 2: The Hills We’re Dying On 24:...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this episode’s main topic Diamond is back in the studio to talk breakups: the good, the bad, the ugly, and the dehydrated! We discuss the worst breakups we’ve experienced, lessons we’ve learned through the end of romantic relationships, and our advice for recovering from heartbreak aka BUSS CHEST.Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - Intro / Welcome8:10 - Segment 1: The Hill We’re Dying On16:47 - Segment 2: Spotted Being Good Up - Jeaiz...
Love the show? Send us a text!In this episode’s main topic we discuss body image: how you think and feel about your body based on society’s influence and your own life experiences. We discuss our first memories of receiving commentary about our bodies, how our parents influenced our body image as well as how we are working to heal. Ludence is back in the studio for this week’s episode! You can find him on Instagram @Kaz_Roco. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 -...
Love the show? Send us a text!Did you attend Beyonce's long awaited Renaissance World Tour this summer? If so, you're in for a treat as Deidre, Diamond and Jeaiza recap their concert experiences. We discuss our initial reactions to the shows, our highlights/favorite moments, as well as moments that we weren't so happy with. We can't thank you all enough for an AMAZING season 9 and can't wait to be back for season 10! Make sure to visit our website at www.goodupvi.com to keep up with all thing...
Love the show? Send us a text!How many people in your life do you consider best friends? What have their friendships taught you about life, love, and yourself? How did those friendship journeys begin? In this week's episode our cohosts chose two (of multiple) best friends to join us for a heartwarming and exploratory conversation on the history of our friendships and how they've made us who we are. Glenesse (@absolutedoll) and Ludence (@kazlf) fill our audience in on what it's really like to ...
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