Hello Patience, Goodbye Ego

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Justin and Joy premiere their first online e-course and discuss the complex world of infidelity.

  • The DOPEST brunch party in Los Angeles.
  • Joy’s 10-year high school reunion.
  • Justin’s credit card course is OFFICIALLY HERE!
  • Esther Perel’s brilliant interview about infidelity.
  • The importance of having difficult conversations throughout your marriage.
  • Our key advice for couples about to enter marriage.
  • And much more!

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Dr. Allycin Hicks | Why Therapy Works

Dr. Allycin Hicks
  • Debunking the negative stigmas associated with therapy.
  • Religion’s impact on people’s perception of therapy.
  • Allycin’s journey in becoming a mental health expert.
  • Cognitive-Behavioral therapy vs. Dialectal Behavior therapy.
  • EMDR therapy and its benefits for trauma patients.
  • The importance of breath and how it ties you to the present.
  • The struggle of maintaining mindfulness while working in a traumatic field.
  • How Allycin is using her psychology background as a creative consultant.
  • Fish Bowl: What worries you most about the future? What have you gained from your current job? Who have you hurt the most and have you apologized?
  • And much more!

Allycin Hicks
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Mental Health Matters

Mental Health

Joy gives an intimate look into her experience with anxiety and depression, including tips on maintaining your mental health.

  • Why haven’t you signed up for our newsletter?
  • Our recent Blavity interview about balancing our relationship as husband and wife and business partners.
  • In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, Joy opens up about her battle with mental health disorders.
    • Suffering her first panic attack at 14 years old.
    • Experiencing anxiety and depression throughout college.
    • Seeking professional help at the age of 22.
    • The importance of identifying your triggers.
    • Justin learning to be a supportive partner.
  • And much more!

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The Divided States of America

National Anthem

Justin and Joy discuss forty-five’s poor leadership and the outcry regarding the national anthem protest.

  • It’s officially Joy’s favorite season – Fall!
  • Justin’s often, yet poor, conflict resolution skills.
  • Black men vs. therapy: I accept the challenge.
  • The Solange concert and partying on a Compton farm.
  • Forty-five’s SOB comment.
  • National anthem protest and boycotting the NFL.
  • And much more!

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Caught Up

Caught Up

Justin and Joy discuss our generation’s rebellion against tradition, doing sh*t for the ‘gram, and Kevin Hart’s recent infidelity claims.

  • Lena Waithe’s historic Emmy win for outstanding writing in a comedy series.
  • Joy still owns, wears, and can fit clothes from the 8th grade,
  • Kevin Hart’s apology to his wife and family regarding his “wrong behavior”.
  • Love does not equal fidelity.
  • Our generation’s rebellion against tradition.
  • Joy admitting to snooping through Justin’s phone.
  • And much more!

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Hella Insecure

Insecure

Justin and Joy give a complete breakdown of HBO’s hit series, Insecure.

  • How Justin failed to properly celebrate Joy’s birthday.
  • Justin’s brother got engaged!
  • HBO’s hit series, Insecure, in review.
    • Team Issa or Team Lawrence?
    • Online dating and learning how to “ho”.
    • An unexpected facial.
    • Open marriages, explained by Molly and Dro.
    • Bringing a new woman around your mutual friends and ex.
  • And much more!

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