Episodes

  • 142. Stop preaching self care and send me money

    142. Stop preaching self care and send me money
    May 26 2025
    Has anyone figured out what self care looks like without needing £1M yet? We sure haven't! Join Fola & Rukiya for yet another chat about how unintentionally neglectful we Black women can be of ourselves, and how we've rediscovered what self care means to us! Follow Us: Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠waitamitoxic⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @⁠⁠⁠waitamitoxic⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@waitamitoxic⁠⁠⁠ Fola's IG: @⁠⁠⁠folashade⁠⁠⁠ Fola's Twitter: @⁠⁠⁠fola_shade⁠⁠⁠ Rukiya's IG: @⁠⁠⁠rukiya_newts⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by @⁠⁠⁠WhyZedStudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • 141. It’s Everyday Racism in the UK

    141. It’s Everyday Racism in the UK
    May 12 2025
    Look at us — consistent QUEENS! We’re back with another episode. Join Fola and Rukiya as we dive into everyday racism in the UK and, honestly, just have a good ol’ catch-up. Expect real talk, laughs, and the kind of honest conversation you’ve come to love. Follow Us: Instagram: @⁠⁠waitamitoxic⁠⁠ Twitter: @⁠⁠waitamitoxic⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@waitamitoxic⁠⁠ Fola's IG: @⁠⁠folashade⁠⁠ Fola's Twitter: @⁠⁠fola_shade⁠⁠ Rukiya's IG: @⁠⁠rukiya_newts⁠⁠ Artwork by @⁠⁠WhyZedStudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • 140. Mic check... is this thing on??

    140. Mic check... is this thing on??
    Apr 28 2025
    We're baaaackkk! Please excuse our oopsie in ghosting ya'll like that, we've very much missed you! Join us this week to hear the very unexciting reason for our break LOL and for a lil chat chat about money, men, and everything in between as per <3 Follow Us: Instagram: @⁠waitamitoxic⁠ Twitter: @⁠waitamitoxic⁠ TikTok: ⁠@waitamitoxic⁠ Fola's IG: @⁠folashade⁠ Fola's Twitter: @⁠fola_shade⁠ Rukiya's IG: @⁠rukiya_newts⁠ Artwork by @⁠WhyZedStudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • 139. Why won't my friend just forgive me already!?

    139. Why won't my friend just forgive me already!?
    Nov 25 2024
    This week's submitter finds herself in a tricky situation with her best friend. Her best friend says that she's forgiven her for a falling out they had a few years ago, but our toxic submitter is still feeling resentment from her friend lurking! Join Fola & Rukiya to talk about forgiveness, and how not dealing with disappointment in relationships properly can often turn the tables and make you the bad guy! Follow Us: Instagram: @waitamitoxic Twitter: @waitamitoxic TikTok: @waitamitoxic Fola's IG: @folashade Fola's Twitter: @fola_shade Rukiya's IG: @rukiya_newts Artwork by @WhyZedStudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 138. Should I Save Or Should I Go?

    138. Should I Save Or Should I Go?
    Nov 18 2024
    In this week's episode, Fola and Rukiya help a listener decide whether to take a well-deserved holiday after a tough year or save instead. They dive into the emotional side of spending and why those from less privileged backgrounds shouldn't limit what they can achieve financially in the future. Follow Us: Instagram: @waitamitoxic Twitter: @waitamitoxic TikTok: @waitamitoxic Fola's IG: @folashade Fola's Twitter: @fola_shade Rukiya's IG: @rukiya_newts Artwork by @WhyZedStudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 137. My boyfriend is a functioning cannabis addict, what do I do?

    137. My boyfriend is a functioning cannabis addict, what do I do?
    Nov 11 2024
    The line between recreational weed smoker and functioning drug addict is super fine, and this week's submitter fears her boyfriend has crossed it. Join Fola & Rukiya to chat about the complex narrative around weed for Black Brits, and the sometimes overlooked side effects of cannabis use in the UK and our community. Follow Us: Instagram: @waitamitoxic Twitter: @waitamitoxic TikTok: @waitamitoxic Fola's IG: @folashade Fola's Twitter: @fola_shade Rukiya's IG: @rukiya_newts Artwork by @WhyZedStudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 136. My friends think I'm being catfished

    136. My friends think I'm being catfished
    Nov 4 2024
    This week's submitter has been with her online boyfriend for a year now... but the gag is, they've never met! Join Fola & Rukiya to chat about whether or not they think her friends' concerns are valid, and their views on finding love online! Follow Us: Instagram: @waitamitoxic Twitter: @waitamitoxic TikTok: @waitamitoxic Fola's IG: @folashade Fola's Twitter: @fola_shade Rukiya's IG: @rukiya_newts Artwork by @WhyZedStudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 135. Ever Wondered Why You Really Drink Alcohol?

    135. Ever Wondered Why You Really Drink Alcohol?
    Oct 28 2024
    In this episode, we dive deep into our relationship with alcohol—why we reach for it, how it shapes our social lives, and what it really means to us. We're joined by special guest Amelia Poamz, who opens up about her four month journey without drinking. Together, we unpack the highs and lows of going booze-free, question the role of alcohol in our lives, and explore how choosing not to drink can impact identity, friendships, and fun. Amelia's social handles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapoamz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ameliapoamz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins