Episodes

  • 276. Are we as progressive as we think re Mental Health?

    276. Are we as progressive as we think re Mental Health?
    May 5 2024
    Happy Monday loves! This week we really talk about everything: Kendrick v Drake, Fashion Nova, the Challengers movie (spoilers finish at 17:45) and lack of compassion when it comes to anxiety :( You can send dilemmas by using this link: https://bit.ly/3FzyTGG (If you'd like to listen to our episodes ad-free, please join our Patreon :) ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking about getting therapy but not sure where to start, check out our sponsor www.betterhelp.com/BGL HOSTS:⠀ Jas: twitter.com/jas_bw + www.instagram.com/jas_bw/ Vic: twitter.com/victoriasanusi + www.instagram.com/vicsanusi/ BGL socials: www.instagram.com/blackgalslivin/ + twitter.com/blackgalslivin/ Tik Tok: @blackgalslivin Chat to us using the hashtag #blackgalslivin⠀ Artwork by @thecamru Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 275: Lidl by little

    275: Lidl by little
    Apr 28 2024
    TW 35 mins: Netflix's Baby Reindeer Hey huns, this week we briefly talk about Jas' experience at women's only gym, Baby Reindeer and we answer some dilemmas. You can send dilemmas by using this link: https://bit.ly/3FzyTGG (If you'd like to listen to our episodes ad-free, please join our Patreon :) ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking about getting therapy but not sure where to start, check out our sponsor www.betterhelp.com/BGL HOSTS:⠀ Jas: twitter.com/jas_bw + www.instagram.com/jas_bw/ Vic: twitter.com/victoriasanusi + www.instagram.com/vicsanusi/ BGL socials: www.instagram.com/blackgalslivin/ + twitter.com/blackgalslivin/ Tik Tok: @blackgalslivin Chat to us using the hashtag #blackgalslivin⠀ Artwork by @thecamru Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 274. Critique v Negativity

    274. Critique v Negativity
    Apr 21 2024
    Hey huns, this week we briefly talk about Chris Brown v Quavo, then we get into our review of the Bryson Tiller concert we both went to. We then talk about the Black British way of critiquing, or are we just negative? :( You can send dilemmas by using this link: https://bit.ly/3FzyTGG (If you'd like to listen to our episodes ad-free, please join our Patreon :) ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking about getting therapy but not sure where to start, check out our sponsor www.betterhelp.com/BGL HOSTS:⠀ Jas: twitter.com/jas_bw + www.instagram.com/jas_bw/ Vic: twitter.com/victoriasanusi + www.instagram.com/vicsanusi/ BGL socials: www.instagram.com/blackgalslivin/ + twitter.com/blackgalslivin/ Tik Tok: @blackgalslivin Chat to us using the hashtag #blackgalslivin⠀ Artwork by @thecamru Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • 273. The girlies are fighting

    273. The girlies are fighting
    Apr 15 2024
    Hey huns, this week we’re talking about ALL the rap beefs happening this week and everyone’s entitled opinions to single motherhood. You can send dilemmas by using this link: https://bit.ly/3FzyTGG (If you'd like to listen to our episodes ad-free, please join our Patreon :) ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking about getting therapy but not sure where to start, check out our sponsor www.betterhelp.com/BGL HOSTS:⠀ Jas: twitter.com/jas_bw + www.instagram.com/jas_bw/ Vic: twitter.com/victoriasanusi + www.instagram.com/vicsanusi/ BGL socials: www.instagram.com/blackgalslivin/ + twitter.com/blackgalslivin/ Tik Tok: @blackgalslivin Chat to us using the hashtag #blackgalslivin⠀ Artwork by @thecamru Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • 272. Us Brits are bad vibes :(

    272. Us Brits are bad vibes :(
    Apr 7 2024
    Hey lovelies, on this week's episode we talk about the reception Jackie Aina got with the launch of her new fragrance line and how us Brits just may be some big haters! We also briefly talk about struggling with adulting :( You can send dilemmas by using this link: https://bit.ly/3FzyTGG (If you'd like to listen to our episodes ad-free, please join our Patreon :) ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking about getting therapy but not sure where to start, check out our sponsor www.betterhelp.com/BGL HOSTS:⠀ Jas: twitter.com/jas_bw + www.instagram.com/jas_bw/ Vic: twitter.com/victoriasanusi + www.instagram.com/vicsanusi/ BGL socials: www.instagram.com/blackgalslivin/ + twitter.com/blackgalslivin/ Tik Tok: @blackgalslivin Chat to us using the hashtag #blackgalslivin⠀ Artwork by @thecamru Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 271. "You don't have to be the Strong Black Woman" ft Dr Amani

    271. "You don't have to be the Strong Black Woman" ft Dr Amani
    Mar 25 2024
    TW: Sexual abuse. Hey lovelies, welcome to this week's episode where we are joined by the amazing Dr Amani who is a Clinical Psychologist. We talk about her thesis which explores shame, mental health, compassion in regards to Black women who have experienced sexual violence. We know this is a heavy topic. We have put a trigger warnings in the episode. For timestamps see below: 13:41 - 14:29 family abuse 24-47 - 35:01 groping You can send dilemmas by using this link: https://bit.ly/3FzyTGG (If you'd like to listen to our episodes ad-free, please join our Patreon :) ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking about getting therapy but not sure where to start, check out our sponsor www.betterhelp.com/BGL GUEST: Dr Amani Instagam: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amanisamah/ HOSTS:⠀ Jas: twitter.com/jas_bw + www.instagram.com/jas_bw/ Vic: twitter.com/victoriasanusi + www.instagram.com/vicsanusi/ BGL socials: www.instagram.com/blackgalslivin/ + twitter.com/blackgalslivin/ Tik Tok: @blackgalslivin Chat to us using the hashtag #blackgalslivin⠀ Artwork by @thecamruwho is a Clinical Psychologist. We talk about her thesis which explores shame, mental health, compassion in regards to Black women who have experienced sexual violence. We know this is a heavy topic, so we have put a trigger warnings in the episode. For timestamps see below: 13:41 - 14:29 family abuse 24:47 - 35:01 groping You can send dilemmas by using this link: https://bit.ly/3FzyTGG (If you'd like to listen to our episodes ad-free, please join our Patreon :) ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking about getting therapy but not sure where to start, check out our sponsor www.betterhelp.com/BGL GUEST: Dr Amani Instagam: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amanisamah/ HOSTS:⠀ Jas: twitter.com/jas_bw + www.instagram.com/jas_bw/ Vic: twitter.com/victoriasanusi + www.instagram.com/vicsanusi/ BGL socials: www.instagram.com/blackgalslivin/ + twitter.com/blackgalslivin/ Tik Tok: @blackgalslivin Chat to us using the hashtag #blackgalslivin⠀ Artwork by @thecamru Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • 270. All about Love with Shaé Universe

    270. All about Love with Shaé Universe
    Mar 18 2024
    Hey lovelies, welcome to this week's episode where we are joined by the beautiful and talented R&B sensation, Shaé Universe. We talk about her new Valentine's Day album release 'Love's Letter', her recent trip to the US and what we can expect from her in the near future! She also helps us answer some of your dilemmas! You can send dilemmas by using this link: https://bit.ly/3FzyTGG (If you'd like to listen to our episodes ad-free, please join our Patreon :) ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking about getting therapy but not sure where to start, check out our sponsor www.betterhelp.com/BGL GUEST: Shaé Universe: https://www.instagram.com/shaesuniverse/?hl=en Love's Letter is available on all streaming platforms! HOSTS:⠀ Jas: twitter.com/jas_bw + www.instagram.com/jas_bw/ Vic: twitter.com/victoriasanusi + www.instagram.com/vicsanusi/ BGL socials: www.instagram.com/blackgalslivin/ + twitter.com/blackgalslivin/ Tik Tok: @blackgalslivin Chat to us using the hashtag #blackgalslivin⠀ Artwork by @thecamru Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • 269. Dear Netflix, Love is not blind

    269. Dear Netflix, Love is not blind
    Mar 11 2024
    Hey loves, So sorry for no ep last week! This week we speak about Love Is Blind! Also we have some TV recommendations, and we are looking for more - so please share with us. You can send dilemmas by using this link: https://bit.ly/3FzyTGG (If you'd like to listen to our episodes ad-free, please join our Patreon :) ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are looking thinking about getting therapy but not sure where to start, check out our sponsor www.betterhelp.com/BGL HOSTS:⠀ Jas: twitter.com/jas_bw + www.instagram.com/jas_bw/ Vic: twitter.com/victoriasanusi + www.instagram.com/vicsanusi/ BGL socials: www.instagram.com/blackgalslivin/ + twitter.com/blackgalslivin/ Tik Tok: @blackgalslivin Chat to us using the hashtag #blackgalslivin⠀ Artwork by @thecamru Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins