Let’s Make Sense of It

In this episode of Let’s Make Sense of It, we dive into one of the deepest conversations of our generation: parenting, healing, and breaking toxic cycles. From discipline and emotional availability to gentle parenting, trauma, and accountability, we unpack how childhood experiences shape the way people raise children today.

Are parents raising emotionally healthy kids or just obedient ones? Can discipline exist without fear? A...

Is courting still a thing or did we replace it with situationships and confusion?

This week on Let’s Make Sense of It, we’re unpacking the real meaning behind courting a woman in today’s world and why so many people are getting it wrong.

We go beyond surface-level advice and get into the mindset, effort, and emotional intelligence it actually takes to build something real. From understanding intention vs. attention,...

In this episode, we dive into the idea of spinning the block and what it really means to circle back to someone from your past. Whether it’s an ex, an old situationship, or someone you never fully explored, we unpack the emotions, motivations, and risks behind giving things another shot.

We talk about why people come back, how to tell if it’s genuine or just convenient, and whether rekindling something old can actually l...

This week on Let’s Make Sense of It, we break down a hard truth: not every battle is yours to fight.

From family vs. family, friend vs. friend, and even parent vs. spouse, we talk about how easy it is to get pulled into conflicts that were never meant for you. Sometimes loyalty feels like choosing sides but is choosing peace the real power move?

We also unpack the idea that sometimes the strongest stance is saying no battle at ...

New Year same vibes, the team is back as we start the year with the topic of the after-effects of a breakup. We break down the emotional and mental effects and also how do you move on. We ask the question who take break ups harder men or women? Dealing with a crazy ex can also be a factor of a breakup as well as not wanting to let go. How long after a breakup should you wait to have sex? Who's easier men or woman? We touch on this,...

Yes, the squad is back after a long hiatus, and we dive deep into functional depression. We touch on what it looks like, why it's often overlooked, how people silently carry the weight while appearing "fine" on the outside. We also explore the realities of postpartum depression and what makes it so difficult for many women to talk about. It's not all heavy though as we discuss, what truly counts as the bare minimum? Would you tell ...

In this episode, we dive deep into the real meaning of friendship and ask the tough questions. Are friendship rosters a sign of immaturity or just boundaries with style? Do some women intentionally keep their friends single? Should loyalty mean cutting someone off just because your friend did? And could you be with someone who doesn’t believe in giving gifts at all? We break it all down with honesty, laughs, and real-life tak...

In this episode, the crew dives deep into The Art of Emotional Detachment—when it’s healthy, when it’s harmful, and why so many people are mastering it in today’s dating scene. We also ask the tough question: Why is everybody single looking for the same thing, but nobody can seem to find it? From the struggles of the infamous “Mr. Nice Guy,” to whether accountability can actually be taught, we ge...

The team is back for another week, and we get into a lot of topics. We touch on the topic of trauma dumping from both views, the listener and the person that's getting the trauma dumped on them. Do opposites really attract or is that a myth? We also touch on the topic of the guy that shows up during a womans healing stage and how it can be hard for that guy. We have our "Ants Tweets" segment, black parents not letting daughters dat...

Yes, we have been on a little hiatus, but your favorite podcasters are back and it's a new year! As we get back into it, we talk about which low vibration conversations we should leave in 2024. We touch on the topics of how long is too long to be in the talking stage. We also touch on having, finding, making, and spending time and what they all mean. Can someone being a breadwinner of their family cause you to not want to date them...

We missed you guys, but the team is back after a little hiatus! We get into the topic of what is someone's breaking point when it comes to relationships, friendships and just life in general. We ask the question why is the relationship only at risk when the woman is unhappy? Are men softer or are women harder in today's society? Is love a good enough reason to stay in a relationship? We get into these topics, our "Make Sense of thi...

The team is back after a little hiatus, and we are right back to the advice giving. We get into the topic of is it appropriate to take a significant other to a restaurant you took a previous person? Which is harder to do, moving on, letting go, or starting over? Do you believe the narrative "we experience people differently"? Is a women's sex drive based on how you treat her? Could you stay with someone if your parent didn't like y...

Join us Vance & Ashley for our first live podcast show, a night of laughter, great conversation and special guest. Sit down with us and join in as we discuss topics on everyday life, relationships, and the craziness of the world we live In. As always we're giving, 'The truth you don't want but definitely need! Ticket Link Below!!!

https://citywinery.com/philadelphia/events/lets-make-sense-of-it-presents-something-to-talk...

The team is back for another episode as we speak on the topic of being a trauma survivor. Whether its everyday life trauma, relationship trauma, family trauma etc. we speak on it all. We also speak on the topic of different types of anxiety and how certain things can affect your everyday life. We get into what are the signs that a woman and a man need to mature. Women hate to see another woman bring the best out of a man she failed...

The team is back and this week we touch on the topic of Emotional PTSD. We speak on the effects that has when it comes to relationships and dealing with people. We speak on why sometimes unhealed people are jealous of people who are healed. We ask the question is courting and tricking the same? Also, what is the top five reasons a person isn't ready to date. We touch on these topics and many more. So, sit back and listen as we make...

The team is back, and we are on the road as we had a chance to sit down with the owner of Arts and Class Spa and Studio Candace(@candaceraycan). Candace is a license Esthetician, and she gives us insights on skincare, her start in the beauty industry, do's and don'ts when it comes to skincare, entrepreneurship, and much more. We also get into our topics which include what is love and isn't vs lust. People raised on survival will do...

Finally, we are back at it and we get into the topic of setting boundaries. We break down setting boundaries when it comes to family, work, relationships and much more. What’s worst your partner comparing you to an ex or being insulted by your partner? Also we break down what immediately tells you a person had a traumatic childhood? We get into these topics, bitter single people, why people say being single and fine is a...

In this episode we are back and joined once again by Bridgette(@bbcarodine) as we catch up and get into an array of topics. We touch on uncomfortable conversations that need to be had in the black community. We also touch on six unpopular relationship opinions and selective morality. What are some red flags that caused you to stop talking to a person? What's the pettiest reason you've stopped talking to a person? We touch on these ...

The team is back after a couple month hiatus, and we are ready to get back to it. In this episode we discuss the long term and short-term effects of a breakup. We break down the 5 stages of rejection. We break down women's intuition and why sometimes it can't sense when a man is unhappy.  We get into single mother hate and explain why now a days that's such a big thing. We also discuss why some people should just remain single...