Cry About It
The podcast that holds space for the best and worst parts of being in your 20s. Hosted by Lauren & Nthabiseng, two friends-turned-sisters in their early 20s who think the internet needs more honesty about how messy and confusing coming-of-age can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
We talk about the pieces of art, words, and media we treat like modern scriptures—the things we return to for comfort, clarity, or direction. From poems to fashion shows, we unpack what grounds us.
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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is...
We chat about what community means in practice, what it takes to build strong community, and how to find yours.
Relevant Links
“What Do We Owe Each Other?” Sylly Podcast Episode
“Love on a Timeline with Esther Perel” What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast Episode
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We talk about the pressure young women are facing to get (and stay) skinny, how thinness became politicized and how fascism preys on women's self-doubt to keep us in line.
Further Reading
Eliza McLamb, “It’s Never Over” Substack Essay
Sisipho Mbuli, “Fascism thrives on women's self-doubt” Substack Essay
“Internet Thin Culture Is Back” by Michelle Santiago Cortés (The Cut)
We’re unpacking the experiences that shaped our inner child, how we’re healing her, and how we’re bringing our inner child joy as adults.
Further Reading
TEDx Gloria Zhang | How Healing Your Inner Child Can Transform Your Relationships
Time, Why Is Everyone Working on Their Inner Child? by Angela Haupt
Self, How to Reparent Your Inner Child by Carol L. Dodd
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We talk with creative entrepreneur and content creator Onose Ijewere (@highvibebyonose) about how to handle a career shift, trusting your intuition through big transitions, and get a sneak peak into the being a content creator.
Links
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We chat about navigating intense emotions, avoiding the "crash out" and the power of positive self-talk.
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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx. Outro music is Little Homies by Vince Staples.
We talk with Stephanie Yeboah about her solo-travel adventures, how exploring grew her self-confidence, and tricks to solo-travel safely.
Links
Follow Stephanie on Instagram and TikTok Stephanie’s Website Pre-order Stephanie’s Book, “Chaotic Energy” ****
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We're answering spicy questions from our Crybabies on all things dating, situationships, and sex.
Dating Coach Anwar on Instagram
Dating Intentionally Podcast, "Ask A Sex Educator"
Books Mentioned
Be Not Afraid of Love, Mimi Zhu
Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Alderton
All About Love, bells hooks
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We chat about the tough transition from college to adulthood and how tapping into community can make all the difference.
Further Reading
Steven Mintz, “The Tangled Transition to Adulthood”
Reddit thread on the transition from college to adulthood
The Whitney Museum, Edges of Ailey Exhibition
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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.
Further Reading
- Time, “Why Gen Z Is Drinking Less”
- The Hill, “Why is Gen Z drinking less?”
- Ianthe Humphries “AT THIS POINT...am I in a toxic relationship?”
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We talk about our Crybabies' proudest moments, reflect on 2024, and set intentions for 2025. Happy New Year!
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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.
Lauren turns 24! We're diving into the lessons 23 brought and what she's manifesting for the year ahead.
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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.
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<...We talk about our growing relationship with our hair, society’s pressures on our self-image, and developing confidence as we’ve navigated our hair journey.
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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.
We talk about our takeaways from our periods of abstinence, navigating loneliness while maintaining high standards, detaching shame from sex, and we hear from you about your journeys with abstinence.
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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.
...We talk about how to solve common female friendship conflicts, navigating transition periods in friendships, grieving old friends and how to support your friends through tough times.
More about Danielle Bayard Jackson
Where to buy Danielle’s book
Listen to Danielle’s podcast, Friend Forward
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We talk about transitioning from the career ladder to wider career net, our thoughts on freelance and what Nthabiseng is taking away from this season of her career.
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We talk about the uncertainty of your 20s, balancing self-improvement with self-acceptance, and debunking therapy as the best solution.
More about Dr. Meg Jay
Where to buy Dr. Meg Jay’s latest book
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We discuss navigating misguided body image, what fitness means to us, and how to build a healthy relationship with our bodies.
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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.
We talk about the stress leading up to birthdays, managing your expectations and learning to value simplicity with age.
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We're diving into the latest season of Love Island USA (Season 6), exploring how reality TV dating shows have impacted dating for better and worse.
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