The one about friendship

Welcome back to the highly anticipated Season Four of A Mouthful Podcast! Join your favourite duo Charity and Asante as they kick off the new season with a bang, talking vacationing in the Dominican Republic as they celebrate turning a quarter-century old. The  INs and OUTs of the New Year, and discuss the intentional living they're aiming for in 2024. From heartwarming moments of vulnerability to navigating the complexities of everyday microaggressions  they share their personal journeys with  both resilience and humour as they always do.

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Welcome to the season finale of A Mouthful Podcast! We're breaking down Queen Bey's Renaissance film and chatting about the effects of stan culture on media consumption. We show some appreciation for the labor that goes into the creation of such mega shows at that level of artistry. "Sandwich gate" the wild twitter story about friendship; boundaries and some bombastic side eye behaviours. 

we answer a question for Would you ever go through your partner's phone? We're breaking down the pros, cons, and all the messy stuff in between. Get ready for some real talk!

As we wrap up this season, we gotta shout out to all you amazing folks for the constant support. Wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons and an epic new year! We're signing off with laughter, thoughts, and a promise – we'll be back with even  better chats in the new year. Until then, keep it real, stay curious, and don't forget to hit play on our previous episodes for some gems.  It's Honestly A Mouthful!

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In this episode, we chat about being in our "Gratitude-era", Charity's brand new pink IPhone and the transformative power of perspective. Small joys, beautiful moments, and the ability to find happiness amidst life's trials. We talk about the complexities of single-hood, loving it, hating it and  the pressure to 'fix' ourselves before being considered worthy of it.

Diving further into gratitude; we talk about how out of touch billionaires, like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Kim Kardashian;  and ask whether their wealth truly brings them contentment, and fulfillment.

Lastly, we  take you beyond the glossy facade of "representation"  and why we will no longer be applauding fish for swimming. From the messaging in the barbie movie, the controversial Victoria's Secret show and the body shaming that permeates our society as plus sized women to performative DEI initiatives that do more harm at work. It's Honestly A Mouthful!

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Chapters

00:08 Our Gratitude Era

05:18  A new perspective on Single-hood

08:23 Billionaires, Happiness and First world Problems

19:42 Representation and Beauty Standards in Media

28:00 Body Shaming and our experiences

35:50 Our Roman Empire

44:33 All the things wrong with  DEI

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We're taking a trip down memory lane and reminiscing about those carefree college days when we used to live on campus; the days when the only thing we worried about was making it in time for class and our parents took care of everything else. God's hand in our academic and personal journeys and making room for serendipity in our lives. We get into the  topic of some women's delusional  expectations and the complex dynamics of relationships and  asking men for money chile! We aren't shy about discussing the struggle of being valued primarily for your appearance,  being labelled a gold digger, and how women are capitalizing on the male gaze.  

As we near the end of our chat, we talk about tough love versus gentle care in friendships,  and the value of allowing each other the space to grow and make mistakes.  Lastly, we couldn't resist discussing the "Married Men Rizz" thread that had twitter up in arms this week and the embarrassing but all too real pain of your first heartbreak (Sorry Lupita) It's always  A Mouthful! over here.

(0:06:45) Reminiscing on Uni Days and God's Role in Our Journeys 

(0:18:45)  Delusional Expectations and Asking Men for Money 

 (0:32:00)  "Gold Diggers" and Capitalizing on the Male Gaze 

(0:45:00) Nurturing Friendships: Tough Love vs Gentle Care 

(0:57:00) Twitter Case Study: "Married Men Rizz" 

 (1:08:25) Reflecting on First Heartbreaks 

(1:15:30)  A random game of Song Association 

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In this episode,We talk about about sobriety and the impact its having on our mental clarity and happiness. we unpack why birthdays hold such significance for women, especially within the black community -the birthday outfit debacle and dealing with  jealousy and comparison in friendships. THEN, We unpack all the parasocial celebrity drama of the past week: From Jamie Vs Nikki , DDG and Halle's maybe baby to the potential end of the receipts podcast, the fabulous pod that sparked the idea for this very show. It's honestly A Mouthful!

(05:41 - 06:50) Embracing Sadness to Appreciate Happiness

(16:35 - 17:52) The birthday outfit, competition and girl friendship dynamics 

(20:56 - 22:13) Why do birthdays hold such significance for Women 

(23:04 - 33:55)  The Receipts Podcast broke up and Charity is not well 

(34:07 - 58:10) Jamie VS Nicki, the challenges of internet relationships  and DARVO

(01:02:57 - 01:03:52) DDG and Halle, Parasocial Relationships With Social Media Influencers and reaching  

It's honestly A Mouthful!

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In this episode...

(0:00:03) - Reflecting on life after graduation and surviving the new  Job Market

(0:07:56) - Soccer Vs Tennis and the Kardashian konundrum

(0:13:43) - Sibling Drama, Loyalty and Being the First-Born in An African household

(0:27:57) - Resentment and Parental Expectations

(1:00:58) -  Boy Math and The Pleasure Gap!

It's honestly A Mouthful! 

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In this episode, we spill the tea on our toxic traits and how we cope, giggle about that one TikToker who's always "broke," but keeps buying fancy stuff, dive into the Miss Zimbabwe controversy and get real about race, history and our own naivety when it comes to racism.  We explore the toxicity lurking behind the screens, Twitter fingers , getting dragged and get vulnerable about the struggles of online visibility, and why it's so intimidating to share your thoughts online. Things get spicy as we tackle the internet's newest dilemma, the "credit card saga" and  the age-old debate of splitting bills and money etiquette. #It'sHonestlyAMouthful 

Toxic Traits and Coping Mechanisms

• Voxx's sister's matric dance and missing home
• Spending when you're sad
• Fall is back bring the coats out

Misunderstandings and Naivety on Racism

• The Miss Zimbabwe controversy 
• Underrepresentation of Black women in the beauty industry 
• The need for education and content to broaden our world views.

Miss Zimbabwe, Colonization and Getting dragged on twitter

• The elephant in the room: Race and body representation in beauty pageants
• Getting dragged on twitter
• Colonization's effects on indigenous populations
•  land acknowledgements in Canada are awkward and not enough 

Another Social Media Rant 

• Social media is fun but also toxic 
• The blessings and curses of online visibility
• Be kind, read books, and avoid negative online interactions.

Splitting Bills and Money Etiquette

• Money Pet Peeves
• We debate the pros and cons of paying for individual orders, and discuss the complexities of money and friendship, as well as the recent "credit card saga" on social media.
• Money beliefs and upbringing

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We're back! with a casual chitchat , we're catching up on the end of summer and venting! about the crazy expensive lives of women who have to braid our hair,  skyrocketing rental prices in Canada and double standards and identity issues with examples from our favourite source, Twitter. We get into "The brick" incident - a Black woman hit with a brick for turning down a mans advances and compare it to another viral video of a white woman celebrated for her violent behavior at a music festival.  Last but certainly not least, we tackle some AITAs from Reddit and a dilemma submitted by one of our lovely annonies. From boundary-crossing in relationships, the pain of ghosting, societal pressures on women's appearances and wedding planner drama  #ItsAMouthful !

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Ever felt like you're tiptoeing through a relationship minefield, dodging boundary bombs left and right? Or got caught up in the tangled web of therapy-speak, where your words seem lost in translation?  Licensed therapists might be dropping wisdom on social media, but watch out for the therapy buzzwords like 'boundaries' and 'triggers' and 'trauma'  – that could be building walls where you need bridges. We get into how guarding your boundaries can lead to ending up solo with the viral story of a Bridezilla vs her bridesmaids in a real life boundary showdown. 

The spiritual realm's got power, but we ask the question, is the devil really the n

 And Last but not least we're tackling your personal dilemmas too! #ItsAMouthful

Misusing Boundaries and Gaslighting Conversations 

• Buckle up, because we're diving into how 'boundaries' and 'therapy jargon' can be sneaky tools for manipulation.
• Ever wondered about platonic friendships with the opposite sex? We're decoding the wordplay that can twist them.
• Hold on tight for a story where boundaries went MIA, reminding us why setting them from day one is crucial.

Balancing Self-Care and Community 

• Get ready for a rollercoaster ride on the self-care express – but are we forgetting to punch a ticket for community?
• Unmasking the not-so-pretty side of 'boundary' and 'self-care' misuse, turning self-focus into a one-person show.
• Let's chat about the perks of solitude, but spoiler alert: it can get pretty darn lonely.

Community and Boundaries in Relationships

• Community's in the spotlight, and we're pondering whether being a boundary boss can sometimes lead to relationship dropout.
• Plot twist: differing opinions in friendships could be the glue that holds 'em together. 
• Sexual liberation's got our attention too, and we're decoding how it's a bit like getting a reminder on your phone.

Sexual Liberation and Boundaries 

• Buzzword alert! 'Boundaries,' 'trigger warning,' and 'trigger trauma' – are we tossing these around like confetti without a clue?
• Hold onto your hats for the story of a bride-to-be and how one bridesmaid dropped the mic on her big day.

Answering your Dilemmas 

• What's the deal with partners who ghost on convo initiation?
• Is age just a number? We're breaking down high school vs. university romances, and how to dodge the loneliness trap.
• Witchcraft and Ouija – is dabbling dangerous or just a spiritual game?

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This week, Charity and Voxx explore Ariana Grande's rollercoaster of toxic relationships and dive into the concept of purity culture; discussing its effects on self-esteem and relationships, they challenge the double standards in Christian relationships and navigating it all with some grace and self-awareness and individuality huny. It's honestly a mouthful!

Show notes:

Ariana Grande's Toxic Past and Present

• The "Break up with your boyfriend" singer's drama-filled history of toxic relationships
• Social media, Original thoughts and negativity

Navigating Christian Relationships and the pressure to marry quick!

• The Culture of early marriage and parenting in Christian communities
• Impact on individual growth and happiness
• Hasty decisions and implications
• The "one and done" mentality and its drawbacks
• Navigating purity culture's double standards
• Reflections on Relationships and Sex and God

Unraveling the Purity Paradox

• Flaws in purity culture and societal pressure
• Impact on self-esteem and relationships
• Harmful effects on women's sexuality
• Double standards in purity culture
• Navigating Relationship Labels and Societal Expectations

The Purity Paradox and Women's Liberation

• Harmful effects of purity culture on women's sexuality
• Sensitivity around sex within marriage and pressure on women
• Emphasizing the importance of choice, grace and self-acceptance

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