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 / Welcome 7:48 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Deidre’s Hair Braider, Monea, Beyonce 15:32 - Segment 2: The Hills We’re Dying On 36:38  - Main...

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 / Welcome 11:40 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Adam O, Rashidi Clenance, Tucson Festival of...

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 / Welcome 8:32 - Segment 1: The Hills...

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 / Welcome 7:26 - Segment 1: People Being Good Up - Dylan’s School Bus Driver & The Space Cadets 10:57 - Segment 2: The Hills We’re Dying On 19:54 - Main Topic Title Sponsor: Virgin Islands Lottery: www.winusvilottery.com Season...

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 Sponsors:  Empath Psychological Services:...

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 24:52 - Main Topic  Title Sponsor:...

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 / Welcome 8:10 - Segment 1: The Hill We’re Dying On 16:47 - Segment 2: Spotted Being Good Up - Jeaiza and Ludence! 23:34 - Main...

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 - Intro / Welcome 7:05 - Segment 1:...

In this episode, we discuss the concept of jealousy/envy and how it shows up in our lives. We share our first memories of experiencing jealousy toward others and how we handled it as well as other areas where jealousy can show up, like parent-child relationships and parasocial relationships with celebrities and influencers. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors! 4:50 - Intro / Welcome 7:10 - Segment 1: Spotted Being Good Up - Ken Pilates 10:10 - Segment 2: The Hill We’re Dying On...

In this episode’s main topic we discuss the concept of being a “Girl’s Girl” and the idea of women prioritizing solidarity with other women in the face of misogyny and harm. We bring up real-life examples in pop culture and our own experiences of women who embody being a “girl’s girl” and women who embody the opposite.  Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear From Our Sponsors!  4:50 - We Back Baby! 13:18 - Segment 1: The Hill We’re Dying On  25:56 - Segment 2: Spotted Being Good Up - Dr. Hadiya...

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 things Good Up in the meantime -...

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 know the TRUE side of Deidre...

Good Up has always served as a safe space to talk about those experiences in life we didn’t know we had in common. Our hosts live at an intersection of multiple identities and understand very well what it’s like to be treated as subhuman by people in positions of privilege and power. We've been disappointed to see recent bigoted conversations on gender identity and trans womanhood. So we're here to tell you now if it wasn’t already clear - if you refuse to see the humanity of our LGBTQ+...

Does the thought of navigating your own healthcare give you anxiety? Are there things you learned about your body as an adult that you feel you should have learned as a child? This week Dr. Brittany Dawson (DNP, APRN, CNM) joins us to share more about her journey as a midwife as well as to educate us on the things we all should know about navigating the healthcare system and advocating for our own bodies and well being. We discuss topics including negative experiences with doctors, fears...

What is the biggest lesson you learned from the community you grew up in? What lessons have you learned in life by moving away from those spaces? This week Gabrielle (@gabriellequerrard) and Iyanla (@iyanlaonislands) join us for a conversation on the lessons learned from the places we live. We discuss our hometowns, culture shock, the growth that comes with relocation, and the harsh realities faced by people who live in geographical regions that have been impacted by mass relocation and...

What's the biggest lesson you've learned from the children or teenagers in your life? Do you believe that they have the capacity to feel the same level of complex emotions as you?  In today's episode Diamond returns to the pod for an in-depth discussion on the emotional ranges of children and the lessons we all can learn by observing their lives and acknowledging their humanity. We discuss children's mental health as well as how they navigate their social lives and more.  Enjoyed this...

Has a romantic partner ever left the "romance" in your relationship up to you because "you're better at it?" Have you ever been expected to handle things around your home or at work because another person claimed they were incapable of doing it well? This week we're talking about weaponized incompetence, which is a tactic some people use to escape responsibility by claiming that they are incapable. We talk about where this type of behavior shows up, how a patriarchal society has resulted in...

You ever just need a minute to vent about every thing that gets on your last mf nerve? US TOO.  This week we go a bit "off script" with an episode dedicated to all the things that drive us just a little bit crazy. From indecisive people, to married people who stay in single people's business: NOBODY IS SAFE TODAY. If there's anything we want you to take from this episode it's that it's okay to go off about something on occasion!  Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us...

Have you ever been "breadcrumbed"? Breadcrumbing is defined as a distinct way of leading someone on where a person communicates frequently enough to keep the other person interested (aka leaving "breadcrumbs") but not enough to form an actual relationship.  This week we discuss the idea of bread crumbing and relationships we've been involved in that may have fit those dynamics. We also discuss how to end those types of toxic situations and what we should actually strive for.  Enjoyed this...

OG goodies know that this episode is a long time coming! This week the one and only Monéa - international recording artist born and raised in the Virgin Islands (and "namesake" of our podcast!) - joins us for a hilarious game of "Never Have I Ever." We get to know a different side of the notorious performer and learn more about the stories behind her song lyrics as well as her determination to cement a place for herself in the music industry. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media...

How do you feel about death? Is it something you've accepted or do you experience fear or anxiety when thinking about it? In this week's episode a conversation on fear turned into a conversation on death and dying. We discussed our fears related to death, being unprepared, and how we work to accept the reality of death. We also talked about how our families could handle our deaths. This episode will have a part two! Stay tuned! Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us...

Do you ever find yourself bypassing your needs and desires for the sake of keeping another person happy? Have you ever silenced your opinions or thoughts to avoid making someone mad? In this episode Aniska returns to the podcast for a conversation on people-pleasing. We discuss where our people-pleasing habits show up most, where they may have originated, and how we navigate those habits to make sure our needs and wants are being met. Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us...

Do you ever find yourself code-switching in the work place or around people who are of a different culture than you?  In this week's episode we discuss code switching and the burden that it places on Black people and other people of color. We discuss the struggle to choose where and when to reveal our accents and dialects, as well as what raising American children might be like for Caribbean-born parents.  Enjoyed this episode? Share on social media and tag us @gooduppod! SPONSOR...

Do you ever experience burnout? How do you practice self-care when you begin to experience mental or physical exhaustion as a result of your responsibilities?  In this week's episode we dive into the concept of burnout. We discuss why and how Black women experience burnout at increased levels and where the need to perform at high levels originates for many of us. We also discuss what lessons each of us recently learned as a result of ignoring our body's need to rest.  Enjoyed this episode?...