A Girls Perspective Podcast

This week, we’re talking about what 35 does to a woman’s body and mind and why nobody warns you: ADHD symptoms that showed up out of nowhere, menopause creeping into the 40s, and doctors who say nah you good while your friend is finding out on TikTok what her old OBGYN never told her. Whether you’re wondering if it’s ADHD or menopause, fighting a doctor for a decision about your own body, or just trying to figure out why everything got harder after 35, this episode will feel like sitting with two friends who truly get it. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Acast Show Notes • Jocelyn asked her psychiatrist if ADHD can just show up, and what she said about women and menopause • Jade’s theory: at 35 everything goes downhill, wisdom teeth included • Why menopause is the biggest life event women never talk about • Hysterectomy does not automatically mean menopause, and why “total” does not mean what you think • Menopause is showing up in the 40s and doctors are still saying nah you good • The TikTok about ten years on a birth control shot and the OBGYN who never said a word • Why Jocelyn wants a woman handling her reproductive health • The doctor who told Jade she was infertile and never put it in her chart • Why paying off your car early can drop your credit score 30 points • A lioness and her cub loose in Indiana, and where is the daddy • The sister who asked for three hours of babysitting and flew to Miami • Low maintenance vs high maintenance vs low investment friendships, defined • The high school friend who showed up at a boyfriend’s house over two missed calls • The one question to ask at the start of every relationship • Art After Dark, release forms, and who actually shows up for you • Hot yoga, guided meditation, and why counting to ten is not clearing your mind • The journals Jocelyn found and the referral she still has not called • Ten years of asking for a hysterectomy and why autonomy is supposed to be the rule • Nobody to take care of but me, and Jade’s future orange cat Timestamps: 00:00 Back on the meds 01:30 Three credit cards paid off 02:00 The lender said don’t pay off the car 02:50 The Trax and the 30 points 04:00 Can ADHD just show up? The psychiatrist answers 05:30 At 35 everything goes downhill 06:30 Why nobody talks about menopause 07:30 Hysterectomy does not mean menopause 09:00 The anesthesiologist and the word “total” 10:30 Menopause is creeping into the 40s 11:00 Doctors saying nah you good 12:00 Male OBGYNs and life experience 12:45 The doctor said infertile and never wrote it down 13:30 A lioness is loose in Indiana 16:30 Can a lion break down a door 17:45 The saline recall 21:15 Story time: watch my sister’s kids for a couple hours 22:30 Miami owes me nothing 24:30 Who was wrong 26:30 Babysitting the whole family 29:30 Anybody can get cut 31:15 Low maintenance, high maintenance, low investment 32:30 The TikTok that started it 35:00 The friend who showed up at the boyfriend’s house 36:30 What do you want from this relationship 40:30 Art After Dark 42:45 Do you still need a release form 47:00 Who actually showed up 50:30 The $1,000 owl painting 51:30 Dot painting and yet another hobby 52:15 Hot yoga 53:30 Guided meditation has too many steps 56:30 The journals 58:45 The referral nobody called 60:30 Just let me reschedule by text 61:45 Redoing the whole wardrobe 63:30 Why can’t women just choose a hysterectomy 67:00 Ten years of asking 68:15 Nobody to take care of but me 69:30 Jade wants an orange cat 70:30 Wrap up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re talking about money boundaries, adulting, and only paying people who actually show up, starting with the lawn crew that missed three appointments, quoted almost $1,000 to pull some weeds, and watched Jocelyn get her gloves and do it herself. Whether you’re tired of businesses that waste your time, deciding where supporting a business ends and overpaying begins, or just trying to make your money stretch in a year that keeps testing it, this episode will feel like sitting with two friends who truly get it. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Acast Show Notes • The viral stylist story: 10 minutes late, an overheard phone call, and a TikTok post about the client • Why it was never about the 10 minutes: no communication, then an attitude on top • Licensed or nah, and why you should not be in customer service if you do not like customers • The $65 grass cuts, the no-show appointments, and the almost $1,000 weed removal quote • Supporting Black-owned businesses only when the business holds up its end • Jocelyn sprays the yard with her brother’s homemade weed concoction and pulls every weed herself • The audit that shrunk a $1,500 refund to $250 with no explanation given • The appointment that got canceled 30 minutes out • Jocelyn’s new Facebook friend: the troll who could not handle being agreed with • The micromanagement verdict: if I thought you could not do this job, I would not have hired you • IMs are not text messages and TV shows are not movies • The pamphlet situation and other words Jade refuses to say correctly • Facebook is for old people now, chain letters included • We hit 1,000 YouTube subscribers • Aging without the crisis, changed birthdays, and why September is still summer Timestamps: 00:00 Book bags and fighting for her life 00:40 Gary still has no power 03:45 The new wheel tax 05:30 The audit: $1,500 becomes $250 11:30 Canceled 30 minutes before the appointment 14:25 The barber hypothetical 15:50 The real story is on TikTok 18:00 The shampoo run excuse 20:20 Licensed or nah 22:15 $65 grass cuts and no-shows 27:00 The $1,000 weed quote 28:15 Jocelyn becomes the landscaper 30:05 Jocelyn’s new Facebook friend 39:30 Lazy management, according to a stranger 43:30 IMs are not text messages 45:55 TV shows are not movies 49:20 The pamphlet situation 51:55 Automate is not optimize 53:30 Jade said the word in class 54:30 Facebook is for old people now 57:50 We hit 1,000 subscribers 59:00 Aging without the crisis 61:00 Jocelyn changed her birthday 63:00 September is still summer 65:15 Flood watch and attic escape plans 67:00 The doorbell story 68:15 Wrap up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re talking about adult friendships and the art of saying no, the friend who called Jocelyn’s graduation a family thing after six years, and the trauma bonds that fall apart the minute your life starts improving. Whether you’re navigating friends who disappear when it is time to celebrate you, people pleasing that has you saying yes when your spirit says no, or that one person who leaves you drained every single time, this episode will feel like sitting with two friends who truly get it. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Acast Show Notes • The viral graduation TikTok, the oversleep excuse, and Jade’s instant verdict • Jocelyn’s own graduation story and the friend of six years who called it a family thing • The HR sendoff: wishing people well in their future endeavors • Trauma bonds, better credit, and the friends who leave when you level up • Erykah Badu vibes, Gemini energy, and the eccentric phase that got too expensive • The Indiana nap shop and why the hate makes no sense • Do not invite me to the wedding if I never make the cookouts, girls nights, or coffee breaks • David Banner’s grand skipping entrance • Vibe Tribe shout outs and the Seoul2Screen reveal • The parasailing request and the version of Jocelyn that retired in 2018 • The art of no, energy leeches, and pouring from an empty cup • The year of no and frozen credit cards • The mediocre nails incident • Jocelyn’s ADHD medication update and a mental health check in Timestamps: 00:00 Cappuccino or Americano, vetoed immediately 01:05 The graduation TikTok question 02:05 Jade’s instant verdict 03:20 The graduate posts her receipts 06:10 Jocelyn’s graduation and the family thing excuse 09:15 The HR sendoff 11:10 Trauma bonds and friends who leave when you level up 15:15 The cussing progress report 16:40 Erykah Badu vibes and peak Gemini behavior 20:55 Being eccentric is expensive 23:10 The Indiana nap shop 28:10 Do not invite me to the wedding if I miss the cookouts 29:55 Our algorithms are showing out 33:20 David Banner’s grand entrance 37:20 Vibe Tribe shout outs 39:50 K-dramas and the Seoul2Screen reveal 46:40 The parasailing story 49:20 Born selfish and thankful for it 51:20 The art of no 52:50 Energy leeches, the true definition 54:55 No to Jamaica, yes to bingo 56:30 You cannot pour from an empty cup 59:00 The year of no and frozen credit cards 60:55 Why is every logo gray now 63:45 The mediocre nails incident 67:05 The ADHD update 70:20 Wrap up and where to find us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re talking about the honest side of adult friendship, the $2,000 marketing class Jocelyn registered for and quit in two days, and the viral braids video that has everybody arguing about kids and colored hair. Jade knew the class was never happening and said nothing, which raises the real question, when do you tell your friend the truth and when do you let them live? Whether you’re navigating friendships that know you a little too well, ADHD impulse decisions, or the group chat debates about how kids should dress, this episode will feel like sitting with two friends who truly get it. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Acast Show Notes • The $2,000 marketing class Jocelyn registered for and unregistered from in two days • Why Jade kept her opinion to herself, and whether that makes them shady • Getting the Vibe Tribe to comment, share, and show up • Spider-Man review with spoilers, underwhelming villains included • MySpace is coming back, the top eight hot seat, and whether we even like ten people • American Idol vs America’s Best Dance Crew, and the Secret Circle cancellation we are still not over • The viral braider video, blonde braids at eight, and where the line actually is with kids, hair, outfits, and makeup • PSA, always take your receipt, the 81 cent tip story • Long’s vs Hart’s, the Indy donut debate • Art After Dark, Saturday August 22, Gallery 317, downtown Indy Merch reminder, the cup is not dishwasher safe Timestamps: 00:00 What we been up to 02:00 The wireless mic rabbit hole, Jocelyn is about to be everywhere 04:15 The $2,000 marketing class, registered and unregistered in two days 06:20 Jade knew and said nothing. Does that make us shady 08:00 What we actually need from the Vibe Tribe 11:10 Spider-Man review, spoilers ahead, skip if you need to 21:20 MySpace is coming back and Jocelyn wants her credit 22:20 Who is in your top eight 25:20 Jocelyn missed her calling as a Jabbawockee 25:55 American Idol vs America’s Best Dance Crew 26:40 Secret Circle deserved better 28:15 The braider video, How young is too young for colored hair 31:55 Where we actually draw the line with kids 37:05 PSA, always get your receipt, the scam you might not catch 40:30 The great Indy donut debate 43:30 Art After Dark, Jocelyn’s pieces, Saturday August 22 46:45 Merch check and the cup that is not dishwasher safe 48:00 Wrap up, leave us a review please Two lives. Two perspectives. One unfiltered conversation. #AGirlsPerspective #VibeTribe #AdultingPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking about golden child siblings, family favoritism, and a Reddit confession from a man who has spent years secretly ruining his older brother's life. Jocelyn and Jade get into why the resentment is really about the parents, the Whitney Houston slander that had Jocelyn ready to fight, and the K-dramas Wonderful World and The East Palace. Whether you're navigating sibling resentment, family drama, or you just need your weekly hangout with your friends, this episode will feel like sitting with two friends who truly get it. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Show notes: • The golden child Reddit confession and Jocelyn's comment back • Family favoritism and who the resentment really belongs to • Jocelyn's brother, the actual golden child • No Whitney Houston slander on this internet • KevOnStage, notifications, and people projecting • Wonderful World and The East Palace, recapped and rated • JYP, J.Lo, Chaka Khan, and Jennifer Lewis • Tequila shots for episode 89 • The electric blue hoodie dispute • Tag J. Brooks Boutique, we are manifesting a sponsor • Merch at agirlsperspective.com Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome back and a SweetArt Fluid update 02:04 Mexican Batman and vigilante justice 04:04 Black cats and Zephyr's attitude 05:45 KevOnStage and the notification police 10:14 Letting your phone die on purpose 12:57 K-drama haircuts and The Apartment Job 16:00 JYP, the singing pastor 18:45 J.Lo movies and marketing 21:55 Chaka Khan appreciation 23:00 No Whitney Houston slander allowed 24:40 Jennifer Lewis is the blueprint 26:26 The golden child Reddit confession 31:57 Jocelyn's brother was the golden child 35:20 K-drama villains who think they are victims 36:41 The East Palace needs a trigger warning 41:47 Tequila shots and two years of AGP 43:00 Optimists, complaints, and electric bikes 44:20 The electric blue hoodie dispute 45:55 PayPal, scammers, and international shopping 47:40 Help us get J. Brooks Boutique's attention 49:29 Why millennials stopped taking pictures 52:30 Jocelyn's next money making skill 54:30 Guests we need on the show 56:57 Merch, art, and goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking about one-sided friendships, adult loneliness, and the difference between a friend and an associate. Jocelyn shares the Reddit story that hit too close to home, the beer fest trip her whole friend group took without her, and the day she told them she was done doing all the reaching out. Jade brings the fire on workplace competition, gatekeeping coworkers, and why she will teach you everything she knows and still bet on herself. Plus a big announcement about the future of the show, straight from us to the Vibe Tribe first. Whether you're navigating friendship problems, corporate burnout, or figuring out who actually shows up for you, this episode will feel like sitting with two friends who truly get it. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Show notes • The announcement: ads are coming to AGP, and Sweetheart Creations is the first sponsor • The merch is live: hats, cups, tees, and the hoodie both hosts claimed • The Reddit: friends who book trips without you • Jocelyn's beer fest story and the end of one-sided friendships • Friends vs associates, the kiki test • Workplace competition, gatekeeping, and raggedy managers • Jocelyn's confidence story, from low self-esteem to "I don't want your job" • The Osco pharmacy story and the job that almost didn't happen • Double lives and the other woman debate • Marriage at 69, separate bedrooms, and the nephews who get everything • Jocelyn's brother, the real MVP of homeownership • Retiring before 70, period Timestamps: 00:00 Catching up, nursing school and new job chaos 02:30 A big announcement about the future of AGP 06:30 The merch is live 11:50 Jocelyn asked for a sign and got three 20:20 The Reddit: friends who plan trips without you 22:20 The beer fest story, the whole group went except Jocelyn 24:30 "I don't owe you an explanation" is fighting words 26:15 The loneliest year and why this podcast exists 29:20 Done with one-sided friendships 30:50 Friends vs associates, the kiki test 34:40 ChatGPT is not your therapist 38:00 Makeup, lashes, and no eyebrows 41:00 Competing with yourself over things you don't even want 46:30 Yes, you are in competition with your coworkers 48:45 Gatekeeping at work and raggedy managers 50:00 From low self-esteem to "I don't want your job" 54:30 The Osco story, the job Jocelyn almost skipped 1:00:30 ACT scores and test anxiety 1:04:15 Fake it till you make it 1:09:30 Double lives 1:11:15 The other woman debate 1:13:45 Jade tried the stay-at-home wife life 1:15:15 Separate bedrooms and marrying at 69 1:19:30 Everything goes to the nephews 1:22:00 Jocelyn's brother is the real MVP 1:24:00 Retiring before 70, period 1:26:45 Wrap-up, send this to a friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking about divorce, money struggles, and the growth that comes after the broke years. Jade tells the story of putting an ad in the newspaper just to divorce a man she could not find, and Jocelyn relives the car that started smoking at the bank right before the wheels quite literally fell off. We get into friends who lie to your face, listening the first time instead of learning the hard way, why this podcast exists, and the childhood cake story Jocelyn never planned to tell. Whether you're navigating a fresh start, a job you are ready to leave, or a good cry you have been holding in, this episode will feel like sitting with two friends who truly get it. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Show Notes • Back to school as adults, clinicals, and graduation plans • Corporate ladder fatigue and what managing people really involves • Friends who lie to your face and why we let them • The JD Byrider car saga and the broke years, 2011 to 2014 • Jade's divorce and the newspaper ad the court required • Whitney, Luther, and Yolanda Adams appreciation moment • When was your last good cry and what brings it on • Listening to that inner voice and leaving what no longer fits • Why A Girls Perspective exists and what the Vibe Tribe really is • Upbringing, accountability, and the icing that came off the cake • Question of the week: what gets your good cry going Timestamps: 00:00 Catching up, school, and graduation plans 05:00 Nobody wants to climb the ladder 06:15 Managing people means documentation 07:45 Friends who lie to your face 12:15 The JD Byrider era begins 17:00 The car starts smoking at the bank 20:00 The Sonata and the pharmacy closing 21:30 The walk of shame back to the dealership 23:30 The acceleration lane rant 26:00 The Fiesta gives out on the highway 27:45 The engine was dead 29:15 Jade's divorce and the newspaper ad 32:00 Paying to get her own name back 32:45 We curse too much 34:45 Whitney, Luther, and Yolanda Adams 36:45 When was your last good cry 39:30 Jocelyn's gratitude cry 42:00 Listening the first time 43:30 When the spirit says leave the job 44:00 Why this podcast exists 48:45 Don't blame the parents 51:00 Jocelyn snuck out in Chicago 53:30 Earning every last one 55:20 The cake story 57:55 Chocolate cake versus yellow cake 59:10 Jocelyn's sweet tooth confession 01:00:30 Question of the week Watch every full episode: [Full Episodes playlist link] Catch the best moments: [Highlights playlist link] Subscribe to the channel: [Channel link] New episodes every Wednesday at 5:15am. Two lives. Two perspectives. One unfiltered conversation. #AGirlsPerspective #BlackGirlPodcast #AdultingPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking about dating standards, broke men, confidence, and situationships with our first full guest table: Brion and Dmatt of the Indy podcast Bellies and BS, plus recurring guest Antonio. The room names the man who moves into your place and contributes nothing, debates whether asking for $20 is a crime, and gets surprisingly honest about doubting yourself while building something new. Jocelyn shares the stranger who got the AGP merch store launched in one night, and Jade tells the story of marrying her ex-husband on purpose. Whether you're navigating modern dating, a side dream next to a day job, or friendships that turned into business, this episode will feel like sitting with two friends who truly get it. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Show Notes • Gas station food rankings and the Buc-ee's debate • Meet Brion and Dmatt of Bellies and BS and their five year anniversary block party in Fountain Square • Networking as an introvert and talking your way into exclusive events • Jocelyn on confidence, decision fatigue, and building a podcast while working full time • The stranger at the podcast summit who got the AGP merch store launched overnight • The Disney tow truck scenario and neighbor parking wars • The garage squatter story • Hobosexuals defined, plus bed and a biscuit • Friends with benefits rules and where they fall apart • Sugar mamas, sugar daddies, and the Culver's parking lot attempt • Marriage, prenups, and Jade remarrying her ex-husband seven years later • Who pays at dinner and the $20 question • How Jocelyn and Jade met and started A Girls Perspective • Building podcast networks: Sweetheart Creations and five years of Bellies and BS Timestamps: 00:00 Gas station food rankings and the Buc-ee's debate 03:15 Antonio's toxic mottos 04:30 Getting comfortable and the stolen cake icing confession 07:00 McDonald's land, air, and sea and the menus America never got 10:20 Podcast fails, lost episodes, and boom mics 12:10 The Atlanta podcast summit and disrespectful traffic 13:45 Meet Bellies and BS plus the five year block party 18:20 Networking as an introvert and talking your way into exclusive events 21:30 Jocelyn on confidence, decision fatigue, and the 9 to 5 gap 23:00 The stranger who got the merch store built overnight 29:00 The cover art roast, Gina and Moana 33:30 The Disney tow truck scenario 36:30 Neighbor parking wars and the garage squatter saga 43:30 The houseguest who never leaves and never contributes 47:45 Friends with benefits rules 49:15 Sugar mamas and the Culver's parking lot proposal 52:00 Marriage, prenups, and Jade remarrying her ex 55:45 If he can't cover dinner, say it before she orders 58:20 Broke era confessions and the Vegas overdraft 1:00:30 Peanut butter chocolate milk and other crimes 1:04:30 How Jocelyn and Jade met and started A Girls Perspective 1:13:00 Year five, laziness, and getting it done anyway 1:16:00 AI agents and building a podcast network 1:22:30 Where to find Bellies and BS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking about work stress, micromanaging, and what a manager check-in should actually cover, the real-life career moments nobody preps you for. Jocelyn tells the story of a coworker who had a whole month, said we're good every single week, and confessed the day before the deadline, and she is not carrying that. Plus a full response to the Canada comments on our viral clip, the loc pricing debate, South Korea's fake shopping apps, and a trip back to The Box and 106 & Park. Whether you're navigating a stressful job, a manager who hovers, or a comment section with opinions, this episode will feel like sitting with two friends who truly get it. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Show Notes In this episode: - Jade's plans for life after school and the case for controlled chaos - Jocelyn's no-news bubble versus Jade's local, national, and global rotation - Responding to the Canada comments: stereotypes, being called Yankees, and Canadians treated better abroad the moment people learn they are not American - The loc pricing debate: new growth, by-the-inch reties, and why Jocelyn sides with the locticians - Jocelyn heads to the Atlanta podcast summit - Discord question: the music videos that raised us, The Box, 106 & Park, and the Busta Rhymes video - South Korea's fake shopping apps and where the dopamine really comes from - The four questions every manager check-in should cover, micromanaging, and the binder deadline story - A no-spend month for the Vibe Tribe, drop a comment to join Timestamps: 00:00 What Jade is planning when school is done 03:05 Jocelyn refuses to watch the news 06:10 The COVID bubble 09:30 Canada, we read your comments 14:30 Treated better the second they find out you're not American 17:00 Stereotypes, languages, and who is really watching who 29:20 The loc pricing debate, charging by the inch 37:30 Jocelyn is headed to the Atlanta podcast summit 39:50 Music videos, The Box, and 106 & Park 49:30 South Korea's fake shopping apps 53:25 What a real manager check-in should cover 1:06:40 The binder story 1:14:30 Wrap up and a no-spend month for the Vibe Tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking about workplace value, counteroffers, career growth, and why some companies only recognize your worth after you've decided to leave. We also dive into giving notice, toxic work culture, school cellphone bans, student loans, the Mandela Effect, and several viral internet debates that had us laughing and questioning everything. If you've ever felt overlooked at work, struggled with career burnout, or wondered whether accepting a counteroffer is ever the right move, this episode will feel like sitting down with two friends who understand exactly what you're going through. Show notes: - B2K vs Pretty Ricky Verzuz reactions - The Mandela effects breaking TikTok’s brain - Jocelyn’s old boss stalking her LinkedIn - The counteroffer dilemma: would you stay? - Jocelyn’s real raise-and-quit story - Getting let go before your notice is even up - The new cell phone ban hitting schools July 1st - Paying your own way through college - CPA exam horror stories - A nursing student’s cheating scandal - The truth about blocking people online - Oprah and the Whitney Houston controversy - UK vs US heat wave debate Timestamps 00:00 - B2K vs. Pretty Ricky Verzuz 04:53 - Were they lip-syncing? 07:33 - Mandela Effect memories 11:50 - "Move your meat, lose your seat" 12:32 - Former employer checking LinkedIn 14:11 - Would you accept a counteroffer? 22:23 - Being let go after giving notice 31:10 - Knowing your value at work 33:16 - School cellphone bans 38:27 - Student loans and college regrets 43:05 - Is a master's degree worth it? 46:17 - CPA exam struggles 56:29 - Why do people announce they're blocking you? 59:59 - Oprah and Whitney Houston 01:05:05 - UK vs. US air conditioning debate New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking about the moments that change the direction of your life when you're still a teenager and do not fully understand the stakes. Jocelyn lost a four-year scholarship to a private school and college her sophomore year of high school, crashed a registration day to beg a dean into letting her in somewhere better, and still ended up graduating National Honor Society. Also: a teacher who withheld scholarship information from her face, a Kroger line incident, a cabin fire she built with paper plates, a pontoon in the rain, and a no-spend challenge starting July 1st that she is inviting the entire Vibe Tribe to join. Whether you have made a decision that cost you something real, fought your way back from it, or still do not know where your money goes at the end of the month, this episode will feel like sitting with two friends who truly get it. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Acast Show Notes Topics covered this week: - Keyshia Cole debate and the film studies class short film - Deadbeat dad documentary filmed in high school - Jocelyn's private school scholarship: four years high school, four years college, lost sophomore year - Calling the scholarship administrator illiterate, the administrator heard her - Getting pulled from the school mid-semester, transferred to Manly - Crashing a friend's registration day at North Lawndale College Prep - Cornering the dean and making her case without parents present - Getting accepted that Monday, graduating National Honor Society - Mr. Kavanaugh: the teacher who told a student in front of Jocelyn not to share scholarship information with her - Spring cleaning debate: deep clean vs. declutter - The Kroger oxtail situation and the invisible line - Grocery store line rules: carts do not hold spots - No-spend challenge for July: budgeting vs. bill tracking, $400 saved in one month - Cabin trip to Brown County, Nashville Indiana with Nate - Cookie butter bomb incident at the pizza place - Building the fire with paper plates after Nate gave up - Getting soaked on the pontoon on Lake Monroe in the J. Brooks outfit - Jocelyn and Nate's dynamic: not a relationship, very much acts like one Timestamps: 00:00 - Keyshia Cole and the film studies class 03:00 - Deadbeat dad documentary and Jocelyn looking into the camera 06:30 - The private school scholarship Jocelyn lost sophomore year 09:00 - Called the administrator illiterate, she heard her 10:30 - Getting pulled from the school mid-semester 12:30 - Crashing her friend's registration day to beg her way into North Lawndale 15:30 - Cornering the dean and making the case 18:00 - Getting the call that Monday 23:00 - Mr. Kavanaugh and the scholarship information withheld in front of her face 27:30 - Spring cleaning and what it actually means 31:00 - The Kroger oxtail situation 35:00 - Grocery store line rules and the cart rant 42:30 - The no-spend challenge for July 47:00 - Cabin trip with Nate: the cookie butter bomb incident 54:00 - Building the fire with paper plates 57:30 - The pontoon, the rain, and the J. Brooks outfit 01:03:00 - Sharing birthdays and the Nate dynamic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking about what happens when one person in a relationship sets every standard, gives everything, and then gets blamed for wanting equal effort back. The real-life frustration of realizing someone got comfortable on your generosity, and why the people in your corner telling you to give less might be saying more about them than about you. Whether you have been the one giving 70, the one who got comfortable, or the friend watching it happen from the outside, this episode will feel like sitting with two people who are not afraid to say what nobody else will. We also play a full round of Asking for a Friend covering mental health days, sex ed, overpayment ethics, ghosting, 90s R&B opinions, and the true cost of partying like you're 21 when your body is very much not. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Show Notes: • Reddit story: man upset his girlfriend stopped doing 70 percent of the relationship effort and now wants 50/50 • Who actually sets the standard in relationships and what happens when you change it • Jealous friends vs. genuinely bad advice: how to tell the difference • Asking for a Friend cards: sex ed (parents vs. schools), mental health days, overpayment ethics, choosing your baby's sex, stalking your partner's ex, partying in your 30s, baby name theft, ghosting, Backstreet Boys vs NSync, marriage order among friends, bachelorette spending, physical affection between friends, culture and sex talk, couples therapy • The viral graduation split, the withheld diploma, and the scholarship she may have lost • Jocelyn's personal mid-30s highway story and why they do mimosas now • Why couples therapy works only when both people actually want to be there Timestamps: • [00:00] Donell Jones, f***boys, and 90s R&B we still know every word to • [12:00] Reddit: She gave 70, he gave nothing, now he's upset it's 50/50 • [19:00] When your friends tell you you're doing too much • [23:00] Asking for a Friend: sex ed, parents vs. schools • [25:00] The graduation split that may have cost her a scholarship • [31:00] Zero red flags: suspicious or just lucky • [32:00] Mental health days and why powering through is a lie • [36:00] If you get overpaid, do you return it • [39:00] Choosing your baby's sex • [40:00] Stalking your partner's ex and Jocelyn's personal cautionary tale • [44:00] Partying like you're 21 when you're in your 30s • [49:00] Baby name theft • [51:00] Is ghosting ever okay • [55:00] Backstreet Boys vs NSync • [55:30] Marriage order among friends, bachelorette spending, physical affection • [1:05:00] Does your culture talk about sex enough • [1:07:00] Couples therapy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking about toxic traits, the real ones we will actually admit to out loud, from anger problems and decision fatigue to talking over the people we love. It is an honest, funny, unfiltered conversation about self-awareness, work stress, and the adulting moments nobody warns you about. We also get into a wild job offer story from Reddit, whether you would warn a coworker who keeps coming back from break late, and the one-warning management policy that keeps everything fair. Whether you're navigating career burnout, learning to set boundaries, or just trying to figure out your own patterns, this episode will feel like sitting with two friends who truly get it. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Show Notes • The Reddit question: if you were honest, what is your most toxic trait? • Jocelyn's confession: anger, injustice, and the laptop that almost did not survive • Jade's confession: getting over things too easily and fearing nothing • Decision fatigue, overthinking, and procrastination in a suit • The job offer that came in 18,000 below the agreed floor • Would you warn a coworker who is about to get herself fired? • Jocelyn's management policy: one warning, unlimited PTO, full accountability • Corporate burnout vs physically demanding jobs • The craziest thing a customer ever said at work • Would you date yourself? • Life is not meant to be figured out, just lived Timestamps: 00:00 Can we just chat 00:50 The neighbor's kid is at it again 06:05 A boss who actually had her back 09:50 Sisterlocks and Jade's bald head campaign 12:25 Would you date yourself 16:25 What we've figured out about life 20:25 Reddit asks: your most toxic trait, honestly 23:20 The laptop story 33:30 The job offer that came in 18k short 40:20 Corporate vs pharmacy, pick your struggle 45:05 The craziest thing a customer ever said 46:10 Work shirts we had no business wearing 50:25 Warn the new coworker or mind your business 57:55 One warning and unlimited PTO, Jocelyn's policy 1:02:50 Rotary phones and going unreachable 1:06:20 Kids, Florida, and Disney guilt 1:14:25 Wrap-up and Pride Month love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re talking about the friendships that fade without warning, and what it really looks like when someone shows you they’re done, even if they never say it. We’re also into one of the messiest moral dilemmas we’ve ever stumbled across: she wasn’t technically cheating, but the full story is a lot. Whether you’ve been on the receiving end of a fading friendship, had to sit with a complicated relationship situation, or just need two friends to say the quiet part loud, this episode is that conversation. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast everywhere you listen. Show Notes: • The Reddit post about a friend who went ghost — canceling plans, ignoring texts, but hanging with everyone else • What you’re actually entitled to ask for in a friendship • The moral dilemma: girlfriend leaves the exclusivity conversation, comes back hours later — what happened in between? • “Technically not cheating” — where that argument holds and where it completely falls apart • He was a backup and didn’t know it • Would you tell your friends if you committed a crime? Taking it to the grave. • The catcalling confession that went wholesome — and why words have more power than people admit • Flirting when you’re not single — where’s the line, and what about unintentional flirters? • The HOA sidewalk story and the petty move that actually worked • Are Canadians “American”? The argument nobody needs to be having right now • ChatGPT frustrations, Stray Kids, and the upcoming Michael Jackson documentary on Netflix Timestamps: 0:00 — “I suppose we’re not friends anymore” — the Reddit story that started it all 4:00 — Jocelyn’s personal experience with a fading friendship 6:00 — not every friend is meant to make it to the end 9:00 — the moral dilemma: she left to see someone else before saying yes 13:00 — was it cheating? the “technically” argument 16:00 — she came back with the boombox — he was a backup 19:00 — would you tell your friends if you did a crime? 21:00 — the catcalling confession: five seconds that changed everything 26:00 — flirting in relationships — where’s the line? 31:00 — the HOA sidewalk saga 37:00 — are Canadians “American”? the debate nobody asked for 42:00 — ChatGPT lies, Stray Kids, and the Michael Jackson documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your ex showing up to your wedding trying to stop the ceremony sounds like something out of a movie… until you realize there are people actually living through situations like that. This week’s conversation turns into a debate about toxic relationships, crazy exes, revenge behavior, workplace sabotage, former opps becoming friends, and whether venting about your friends counts as talking behind their back. Jocelyn shares the story of trying to get a coworker fired before karma immediately came back around at another job, including finding out she got passed over for a promotion because the VP hired her own daughter instead. Jade explains why she refuses to deal with people with crazy exes, and somehow the conversation turns into stolen pets, emotional burnout, social batteries, and why adult friendships can feel exhausting even when you genuinely love your people. If you’ve ever dealt with messy relationships, toxic workplaces, exhausting friendships, or feeling like adulthood is just one long chaotic group chat, this episode is for you. A Girls Perspective, AGP, In My Opinion, Hot Takes, Friendship struggles, Vibe Tribe, Friends yapping, Black Girl Podcast, Adulthood struggles, Single Life, Friendship Problems Podcast, Toxic Friends Podcast, Adulting Podcast, Finding your people, Build a community. Two lives. Two perspectives. One unfiltered conversation. Timestamps: 00:00 Weekly Reddit: The Spreadsheet Girlfriend Story 02:00 Is He Dating A Scientist Or Being Studied? 05:10 Weekly Relationship Check-In Meetings 06:10 The Kidney Snatcher & Toilet Snatcher Callbacks 06:35 Hot Take: Free The Sag? 08:00 The History Behind Sagging Pants 10:00 Why People Care Too Much About Other People's Opinions 11:15 Asking For A Friend Begins 11:40 Unfollowing Friends On Social Media 13:55 When Spending Habits Become A Problem 15:20 Separate Accounts In Relationships 15:50 Friendship At First Sight 17:05 Should Kids Always Come First? 19:15 Telling Your Friend What Happened During A Wild Night Out 20:15 If You Could Commit One Crime And Get Away With It 21:30 Traveling To Another Country Alone 23:45 Accidentally Ending Up In North Korea 24:20 Drifting Away From Family 25:10 Is Not Eating Vegetables A Red Flag? 28:45 Being A Role Model For Younger Siblings 30:05 When Should You Cancel Your Gym Membership? 33:50 Is It Harder To Make Friends As An Adult? 37:10 Can Men And Women Really Be Friends? 39:30 Destination Weddings: Yes Or No? 40:30 Weekly Reddit: The Child-Free Wedding Friendship 43:20 Did She Handle The RSVP Wrong? 47:00 Why The Bride Was Probably Upset 49:45 Destination Weddings vs Destination Honeymoons 51:00 Are Weddings Worth The Money? 52:00 Wedding Debt And Credit Cards 54:45 Honeymoons Matter More Than Weddings? 55:15 Marriage As A Business Agreement 57:00 Wedding Dresses, Vow Renewals & Marriage 59:00 Jade's Villain Era 01:02:00 Facebook Comment Drama 01:04:00 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your ex showing up to your wedding trying to stop the ceremony sounds like something out of a movie… until you realize there are people actually living through situations like that. This week’s conversation turns into a debate about toxic relationships, crazy exes, revenge behavior, workplace sabotage, former opps becoming friends, and whether venting about your friends counts as talking behind their back. Jocelyn shares the story of trying to get a coworker fired before karma immediately came back around at another job, including finding out she got passed over for a promotion because the VP hired her own daughter instead. Jade explains why she refuses to deal with people with crazy exes, and somehow the conversation turns into stolen pets, emotional burnout, social batteries, and why adult friendships can feel exhausting even when you genuinely love your people. If you’ve ever dealt with messy relationships, toxic workplaces, exhausting friendships, or feeling like adulthood is just one long chaotic group chat, this episode is for you. A Girls Perspective, AGP, In My Opinion, Hot Takes, Friendship struggles, Vibe Tribe, Friends yapping, Black Girl Podcast, Adulthood struggles, Single Life, Friendship Problems Podcast, Toxic Friends Podcast, Adulting Podcast, Finding your people, Build a community. Two lives. Two perspectives. One unfiltered conversation. Timestamps: 00:00 Crazy ex crashes wedding with restraining order 03:20 Would you fight someone at your wedding? 04:48 Would you ruin your ex’s wedding out of spite? 07:00 How much blame does the ex-boyfriend deserve? 08:45 Dealing with people who have crazy exes 11:15 Being toxic vs being genuinely crazy 13:35 Getting attacked in the comments section 14:05 Thoughts on the Michael Jackson movie 17:00 Why the movie felt like a cash grab 20:10 Nintendo Wii nostalgia & useless purchases 21:45 Jocelyn donating jewelry to Riley Hospital 26:10 Arguing with men in the comments 29:05 Confession: stealing a neglected cat 32:30 Is rescuing an animal still theft? 33:00 Jocelyn’s stolen dog nightmare story 39:50 Karma, villains, and being blamed for everything 48:10 Can you trust someone who used to be your opp? 49:30 Jocelyn admits she tried to get someone fired 55:00 Workplace sabotage & toxic coworkers 59:00 Getting passed over for a promotion 1:03:40 Finding out the VP hired her daughter 1:07:00 Why Jocelyn was always “the villain” at work 1:11:00 Do friends secretly talk behind your back? 1:14:00 Venting vs secretly hating your friends 1:16:00 Friends draining your social battery 1:17:00 The Ruffles chips betrayal story 1:20:00 Building a 3D puzzle & ending the episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re talking about relationship boundaries, mama’s boys, emotional regulation, and the ways unhealthy family dynamics can quietly destroy relationships. What starts with a humiliating birthday dinner turns into a bigger conversation about self-awareness, therapy, emotional burnout, food addiction, social media overload, investing anxiety, and trying to regain control of your life when everything feels mentally exhausting. We also get into dating people who want projects instead of partners, whether men can handle successful women, and why so many adults are struggling to regulate their emotions while pretending everything is fine. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by adulthood, relationship stress, burnout, emotional eating, financial pressure, or just trying to figure yourself out without losing your mind, this episode will probably hit a little too close to home. New episodes every Wednesday. A Girls Perspective | AGP | Hot Takes | Friends Yapping | Black Girl Podcast | Friendship Problems Podcast | Adulting Podcast | Personal Growth Podcast | Finding Your People | Build A Community Two lives. Two perspectives. One unfiltered conversation. Timestamps: 00:00 – Weekly Reddit: boyfriend’s mom humiliates girlfriend at dinner 02:10 – “Go date your mom” 03:00 – Dating mama’s boys and unhealthy family dynamics 04:10 – Jade talks about breaking up with someone because of his family 05:10 – Parents overstepping in adult relationships 06:00 – Why the girlfriend had every right to leave 07:45 – Reddit update: she leaves him 08:45 – Therapy, self-reflection, and emotional growth 09:45 – “Spend time with yourself” after breakups 11:00 – Emotional regulation and why therapy matters 12:45 – “Unregulated you is not who you should be listening to” 13:10 – Getting back in the driver’s seat of your life 14:10 – Food addiction, sugar addiction, and emotional eating 17:10 – Journaling, self-awareness, and checking your mindset 20:00 – AI overload and refusing to upgrade phones 21:00 – Phone anxiety and staying attached to technology 23:00 – Turning your phone off and disconnecting from social media 24:20 – China cracking down on influencers speaking without qualifications 27:00 – Credit disputes, debt collection, and medical debt 30:00 – Wanting to invest but feeling overwhelmed 34:30 – Politics, money, and how the system works 36:20 – Can men handle successful women? 37:20 – Dating projects vs dating partners 40:00 – Success, ambition, and modern relationship expectations 43:00 – Passive-aggressive honesty and getting humbled Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some people don’t actually want to leave you… they just want to know you’ll still be there when they come back. This conversation started with a Reddit story about a man who asks for a “break” from his relationship every single year like it’s a holiday tradition, and somehow spiraled into cheating double standards, emotional manipulation, Ross & Rachel, relationship disrespect, self-worth, and why some people keep wasting years on situations they already know are unhealthy. If you’ve ever struggled with letting somebody go, ignored obvious patterns because you loved someone, dealt with inconsistent people, or wondered why people expect loyalty while giving the bare minimum back, this episode is for you. We also get into: why “breaks” in relationships feel fake emotional cheating vs physical cheating why disrespect hurts more than the actual act why women are way more logical than people give us credit for Friends vs Living Single debates relationship boundaries adult friendships self-esteem and self-worth and one VERY traumatic Halloween costume story A Girls Perspective is a funny, honest, unfiltered podcast about adulthood, friendships, relationships, hot takes, and figuring life out in real time. Two lives. Two perspectives. One unfiltered conversation. Timestamps: 00:00 – The boyfriend who asks for a “break” every single year 02:20 – “You’re not blindsided by a pattern” 03:15 – Why relationship breaks feel fake to us 04:20 – “He’s only doing it because you keep letting him” 05:18 – Friends would NEVER let this slide 06:00 – He gets summer freedom then comes back in the fall 07:10 – Relationship breaks vs friendship disappearances 09:00 – Why women tolerate more from men than friends 09:35 – There’s apparently a Year 6 update 11:15 – Self-esteem, self-worth, and wasting your own time 15:15 – “If we on a break… I’m on a break too” 16:05 – Ross & Rachel discourse begins 17:15 – Was Ross actually wrong? 18:05 – Rachel’s coworker definitely wanted her 19:05 – Ross hooking up with someone during the break 20:05 – Joey and Rachel was weird 20:40 – Friends vs Living Single 21:35 – Why Ross was actually relatable 22:10 – Relationship boundaries and emotional cheating 23:15 – Rachel’s six-page letter 24:10 – Why “breaks” rarely come with timelines 25:45 – Monica and Richard deserved better 26:20 – Would y’all watch us break down Friends episodes? 28:00 – Ross was lowkey the eye candy of the group 30:10 – The controversial cheating take 31:10 – “Men cheating isn’t as bad as women cheating” 33:15 – Why that logic makes absolutely no sense 34:20 – Cheating is about disrespect, not just sex 36:05 – Men cheating emotionally vs physically 37:05 – “How dare you disrespect me?” 38:10 – Women are just as capable of separating emotions from sex 39:10 – The REAL issue behind cheating 40:40 – Human beings are emotional creatures 42:10 – Divorce, last names, and modern relationships 43:20 – Women are more logical than men admit 45:05 – Men wanting emotional attachment until it inconveniences them 46:15 – A Thin Line Between Love and Hate breakdown 47:10 – Friends with benefits can’t be your actual friend 49:05 – The internet lets people say ANYTHING 50:10 – Matching Tiffany gifts for the wife and side chick is INSANE 51:10 – Women absolutely know when they’re being toxic too 52:05 – “Do I look fat in this?” conversations 54:15 – Jocelyn getting trapped in the Halloween costume 57:20 – Halloween costume planning for this year 58:20 – Antonio as Anderson .Paak with the bob 59:15 – Year 6 update reminder 01:00:30 – Please share the full episode with somebody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about what happens when someone crosses a boundary and refuses to respect it, because that “just one night” favor can turn into a full situation real fast. This conversation breaks down friendship boundaries, dealing with people who take advantage of your kindness, and how to handle situations where someone feels entitled to your space, your time, or your life. Because the truth is… not everyone who calls themselves your friend actually respects you. We also get into the reality of adult friendships, dating struggles, setting boundaries with men, and recognizing red flags early, especially when people start asking the wrong questions or moving a little too comfortable too fast. From cost of living conversations to why some environments make life harder than it needs to be, this episode really highlights how your surroundings, your circle, and your decisions all play into your peace. If you’ve ever dealt with people overstaying their welcome, pushing your boundaries, or just moving weird in your life… this one is for you. Two lives. Two perspectives. One unfiltered conversation. Timestamps: 00:00 Weekly Reddit: Friend lets girlfriend stay… now she won’t leave 01:00 She’s been there for DAYS — now what? 02:00 Police say it’s a civil matter (eviction?) 03:00 Friendship betrayal & taking advantage 05:00 The audacity of refusing to leave someone’s house 06:30 Breaking down the friend’s living situation 08:00 Cost of living & roommates in expensive cities 10:00 Midwest vs California lifestyle reality 12:00 Moving to expensive cities without planning 14:00 Travel, money, and lifestyle trade-offs 16:00 Wanting to move vs actually affording it 17:00 Podcast life & why location matters 18:00 Retirement dreams & living abroad 20:00 Travel preferences & leaving the U.S. 21:00 What “long distance” actually means 23:00 Midwest perspective vs other regions 24:30 Gas prices & daily life differences 25:30 Learning how to ride a bike as adults 28:00 Embarrassment vs growth mindset 31:00 Recording the bike challenge? 33:00 Judging people & random life takes 34:30 Borrowing vs buying (balling on a budget) 36:00 Rollerblades vs bikes debate 40:00 Starting challenges you don’t have time for 41:00 Controversial take: “being gay is a choice” 42:00 Breaking down that argument 44:00 Attraction vs choice vs safety 46:00 Why people care about others’ lives so much 48:00 Double lives, honesty, and relationships 49:30 Dating struggles & modern relationships 50:30 Men approaching when you don’t want them to 52:00 Red flags in conversations & intentions 54:00 Safety concerns & trusting strangers 55:30 Why people move funny when they see success 56:30 Dealing with weird interactions 57:00 Men watching but hating? 58:00 Why we’re not here to “teach”, just talk 59:30 Audience reactions & wild comments 01:01:00 Relationship takes & “nice guy” energy 01:03:00 Not everyone will like you (and that’s fine) 01:04:30 Responding to hate comments 01:05:30 Want the Reddit update? 01:06:30 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes you’re not trying to be sneaky… you just want a break without being asked to do anything. This week, we’re talking about boundaries, communication, and why people sometimes hide things in relationships just to get a moment of peace. From secretly taking PTO days to avoiding expectations at home, we get into the real tension between honesty and needing space. We also break down the idea that “single women keep women single,” and why that mindset ignores real experiences, dating patterns, and personal growth. Because for a lot of people, stepping away from relationships isn’t influence—it’s self-preservation. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, needed time to yourself, struggled with relationship expectations, or questioned why dating feels repetitive, this episode will hit in a very real way. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow the podcast wherever you listen. Timestamps: 00:00 – Weekly Reddit: Secret PTO and lying about work 01:30 – Getting caught doing the SAME thing 02:30 – Is the secrecy the real problem? 04:00 – The best way to use PTO (mid-week days) 05:30 – Calling off vs actually taking PTO 06:30 – “I don’t want to be asked to do anything” 07:30 – Relationship expectations vs wanting peace 08:30 – Holidays not feeling like real breaks 09:30 – Couples secretly doing the same thing 12:00 – “Single women keep women single” debate 13:30 – Married vs single advice (who’s actually worse?) 15:00 – Why people stay or leave relationships 16:30 – Blaming others vs self-awareness 17:30 – Dating patterns and repeated experiences 18:30 – Why you need time alone after relationships 19:30 – Therapy, self-reflection, and real growth 20:30 – Road rage story (unhinged moment) 22:30 – Why being “the villain” sometimes feels good 24:00 – Subscription fatigue (Amazon, YouTube, Spotify) 27:30 – YouTube ads getting out of control 29:00 – Paying for convenience vs refusing to 31:00 – Gaming the system (subscriptions & memberships) 32:30 – Audible vs free alternatives 34:00 – Book talk (Dr. Fung, hunger, habits) 38:30 – Thriller book recommendations 41:00 – Travel talk (South Korea plans) 43:00 – Random cultural + lifestyle differences 44:30 – Reality TV talk (RHOA, K. Michelle, etc.) 53:00 – Food debates (snails, trying new things) 57:00 – Why not every experience is worth it 1:00:00 – Closing thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.