The Sugar Free Podcast

The Sugar Free Podcast

The Sugar Free Podcast is a place where Millenial women gather to exchange real-life advice through raw, honest, unfiltered (sugar free) conversations. Because let’s face it, adulting is way harder than it looks on television and we could all use a little help figuring this thing out. Each episode, show host, Sydnee Mack, explores a variety of topics that are important to Millennial women from careers, to dating, starting families (or not) , financial security and mental health. Each topic is covered through interviews with dynamic guests who are experts in their fields by way of education, scholarship, work experience and/or lived experience. Each guest offers actionable advice, tools, resources and strategies to help Millenial women create the lives that they want verses the lives that were crafted for us by our parents, haters and society. Show host, Sydnee Mack, Esq., is a Millennial lawyer, professor, entrepreneur, best-selling author and woman who uses her knowledge and experience to lead entertaining conversations with vulnerability, curiosity, compassion and humor (lots of it).

Episodes

June 13, 2023 63 mins

Syd may be on vacation, but The Sugar Free Podcast is not! This week, enjoy a "rewind" of the Season 2 Premiere: How to Make Peace with my Body featuring Dr. Tangie Grate.

 

This episode is a love letter to women. A letter to remind us that 1) our bodies, our weights and our shapes ARE healthy; and 2) the current standards of weight, beauty...

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Summer is here and it’s time to get our summer wardrobes (and bodies) in gear! Regardless of the body you’re giving the beach this summer, this week’s guest is here to give you all the tips and tricks you need to not only freshen up your summer wardrobe but also to choose pieces that will make your body look its best for every occasion this season.   This week, join Syd for Season 4 Episode 9, as she sits down with style expert and...
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The only thing better than spending Mother’s Day with your mama is spending it with mine!

 

Join me (Syd) this Sunday (Mother’s Day) for a VERY special, commercial free, bonus episode of The Sugar Free Podcast featuring parenting tips from my mama, Dr. Jean Jackson.

 

Dr. Jean Jackson (my mama) is a life-long educator, child psychologist and author.

 

Want to buy my mom's book?

For parenting tips and tricks, you can purchase her bo...

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When is the last time you prayed? About 32% of U.S. adults said they seldom or never pray (up from 18% in 2007) with 29% of U.S. adults reporting they had no religious affiliation (an increase of 6 percentage points from 2016), with Millennials leading that shift. American adults are connecting less and less with religion and by extension the Church. For those interested in seeking both, how do you na...

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If you’re dating in 2023, chances are you are leveraging the internet or some manner of technology to date people outside of your “safety bubble.” Meaning, you are dating people that neither you nor anyone you know can vouch for or verify the background, history or character of your potential dates.  

 

Technology can be a very effective to...

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In the last month, several of the largest banks in the U.S. along with a handful of regional banks have failed. The average credit card interest rate is at 22% and mortgage rates are at 6%. Inflation remains high and talks of recession still linger; but the job market remains strong and life for the most part unchanged. Are we headed for financial disaster or is everything cruising along just fine?

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Have you ever experienced more than a friendly attraction to another woman? I mean you don’t just like her, you feel a little quiver run through your body every time you think about her? Well, you’re not alone!!

 

The average person is coming out in their teens and early 20’s which can make coming out or exploring your sexual identity as a ...

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Join Syd this week for a solo episode where she shares the life lessons she’s learned on her hair journey, learning to love herself as a bald woman with alopecia. You won’t want to miss the first episode of the new year.   The Sugar Free Podcast is the premiere “life advice” podcast for Millennial Women. Join show host, Sydnee Mack, as she explores a variety of topics important to Millennial women from careers, to dating, starting ...
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If you’re over 30 and your primary skincare routine consists of soap and water, then it’s time for an upgrade! Studies show that a woman’s face can begin showing signs of aging as early as 25, but most women start to see changes to the skin on their face in their 30’s. In conclusion, unless you're ready to start looking your age, it’s time to put down the soap and pick up some cleanser.

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It is no secret that Millennial women are educated, accomplished and high earners; but, are we balanced? Is accomplishment enough? Forty five percent of Millennial women (ages 25-40) will be both single and childless by 2030. Is this statistic an indication that we are prioritizing work over family or cause for concern?   Join Syd this week for Season 4 Episode 2 as she sits down with therapist and relationship coach, Vernique Esth...
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Studies show that women are more likely than men to feel unhappy at work for a variety of reasons that include lack of promotional opportunity and lack of connection to their work. This unhappiness has many women feeling stuck in a career pit that seems impossible to navigate. But what if there was a way out?

 

This week join Syd for the Pr...

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We’re baaaccckkkk! Welcome to 2023, friends! What better way to start the year than together?

 

Join Syd this week for a solo episode where she shares some life updates, some show updates and of course plenty of tea that’s 100% sugar free. You won’t want to miss the first episode of the new year.

 

The Sugar Free Podcast is the premiere “life advice” podcast for Millennial Women. Join show host, Sydnee Mack, as she explores a varie...

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For some women the road to pregnancy includes a wild night of passion, but for so many more the road to pregnancy is a process. A process filled with fears, doubts, shame, financial burden, medical intervention, support and hope.

 

About 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the US ages 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregn...

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For some women the road to pregnancy includes a wild night of passion and not much else, but for so many more the road to pregnancy is a process. A process filled with fears, doubts, shame, financial burden, medical intervention, support and hope.

 

About 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the US ages 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnan...

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Does it feel like you’ve been dating the same guy for the last ten years? You know the type. The guy who’s “just not ready to commit,” “not looking for anything serious,” or “isn’t sure why they’re dating beyond the hope of regular sex.” That’s because you probably are!

 

Research suggests that 50% of singles aren’t looking for anything whe...

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As women of color, we are often told that we need to be twice as good to go half as far, but do we need Master’s degrees to be successful? When you factor in the costs ($80,000 for a moderately ranked 2-year program and more than $100,000 for top 2-year programs) compared to the increase in salary (only 10-15% for human services; 25% on average and 60-150%+ for top MBA programs), is the input worth the output? Even if we decide wit...
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Millennial women are marrying later than any other previous generation of women. In 1965, the average marrying age for women was 21, and for men, it was 23. Today, the average marrying age for women is  29.2 and 30.9 for men.

 

Millennial women are citing career and financial stability as the main reasons for delaying marriage until their t...

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Whoever said that diamonds were a girl’s best friend, had never met the Millennial woman because our best friend’s name is Wander Lusty. Millennials are trading in retail therapy for “travel therapy” and research suggests they may be on to something.

 

Many psychology professionals recommend travel as a form of therapy. Exploring new sights...

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According to research, men orgasm three times as much as women during heterosexual partnered sex. In terms of percentage, roughly 91% of men verses 39% of women report that they “usually” or “always” reach orgasm as a result of  heterosexual intercourse. This data represents the “orgasm gap.” Well ladies, it’s 2022 and it’s time we take back our power, own our sexual pleasure and close the gap.

 

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Welcome to Season 3 of The Sugar Free Podcast! In this premiere episode of the show, host Syd Mack, sits down with two fellow Millennial women (Carla Gibson and Jess Moore Matthews) for the FIRST State of the Millennial Woman where the ladies discuss the current state of affairs facing Millennial women from careers to finances, to relationships to mental health and family.

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