Relationship Passa Passa

Issa wrap y'all. Season 4 has come to an end and we've closed the season the only way we know how... in deep reflection. We also celebrate the growth and transformation we've experienced along the way. Join us for an introspective and enlightening season finale, as we wrap up Season 4 with a bang! Join is. Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast

"Never have I ever... faked sick to get out of something." *cough cough* You have?! (cause haven't we all)... one point for you! This week the ladies tackle their version of the popular game, "Never Have I Ever," an entertaining, eye-opening, and downright cheeky way to gain new insight into each other's worlds and to give you a chance to peek into their pasts. Join us!
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"Could you love me in a Bentley? Could you love me on a bus? I'll ask twenty-one questions, and they all about us..." or whatever 50 Cent said 😏. This week the ladies share their thoughts and memories in a fun interactive way -- utilizing a wheel of 21 questions. Join us! PS. Bear with us and our technical difficulties at the start of the episode. Stick around... it gets better. Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast

Have you thought about what happens after you die? No one really likes to, so we don't blame you if you haven't. However, one thing we've learned very quickly is that death is inevitable and it certainly doesn't discriminate. So, how are you preparing? This week the ladies are joined by experienced estate-planning attorney, Lawrence Eulette, to bust a couple of myths, get valuable insight and advice, and to talk rich people tings. We pepper Larry with questions on all things financial and estate planning. Bring your notebook and join us!

As we get older and (we hope) wiser, life hacks have become very useful for making our daily tasks less time-consuming. This week, the ladies share some of their favorite hacks they've learned after 4 decades (woii) -- from the mundane, but very useful, to the more philosophical. You don't want to miss this one. Join us!
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We have our first guest of Season 4! Natasha Patel joins the ladies this week to discuss setting boundaries. We were each able to share our diverse personal and cultural perspectives including how Western culture has influenced how we set boundaries. Join us! Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast

This holiday season, the ladies found themselves all in Jamaica. Despite the technical hindrances, they were able to carve out some time for some girl chat in their very first jointly recorded episode. They shoot the breeze while being present with each other and discuss goals for the new year. Join us! Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast

The Christmas season is in full swing and for the first time, in forever, the ladies are heading to Jamaica. Christmas in Jamaica features family, food, beach, church, Pantomime, Gran' Market... and did we mention food?! In this episode the ladies discuss things they're looking forward to and traditions - old and new. Join us!
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The end of the year is fast approaching and the ladies are reflecting. New Year resolutions... orrrrr not? In this episode the ladies discuss how they're choosing to spend the final stretch of 2022 and if they have plans for the new year. Join us!
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Jackass seh di worl' nuh level, and it truly isn't; which is why it's important to find and embrace the many inspiring people along life's journey. People making sacrifices, daring to dream, or working damn hard at this thing called life. Where do you pull your inspiration from? This week, the ladies acknowledge some of those who have been an inspiration to them. Join us! Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast

We're baaaaack! It's season 4 y'all. Who would've thought we would make it this far?! (We dare you to rap that in your best Biggie voice... tee hee hee).
The ladies reminisce about their summer, talk about things they're looking forward to through the rest of 2022, and dream out loud about all things RPP for Season 4. You along for this ride or what?! Join us!
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What is the orgasm gap? According to a 2016 study from the Archives of Sexual Behavior that looked at over 52,500 adults in the U.S., there was a 20% gap in the sexual satisfaction among individuals of different sexual identities — can you guess which group is most satisfied? Listen to find out!

It's our season finale 🥳 and the ladies are talking about the Orgasm Gap and how it can be closed, especially from our cultural perspective. Join us! Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast.

We recently read that "body language is culture specific, and Jamaicans are very flamboyant. They wear their emotions straight on their face, can be very loud, and are not afraid of what you think." We couldn't agree more. Caribbean people, in general, are very expressive and are able to have an entire conversation without even uttering a single word. In this episode we discuss how our cultural upbringings have dictated how we express ourselves. Join us! Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast.

They say honesty is the best policy... but is there such a thing as being too honest? The ladies discuss honesty specifically in friendships. It's a little longer than usual because somebody (we won't name names) didn't start the timer 🤦🏾‍♀️ - stick around to see who. Join us! Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast.

The Holiday Season is upon us. Can you feel it? In this episode, the ladies discuss their plans for Christmas, traditions that have made it through the pandemic, and paper blinds (you'll have to tune in to see how we got there lol). Join us! Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast.

The rampant issues associated with paternity fraud, or "jacket," have increased calls for paternity testing, at birth, in Jamaica. In this episode, the ladies discuss how "jackets" could occur, how prevalent it is, if it's forgivable or deserving of jail time, and if the culture makes it more egregious than it should be. Join us. Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast.

In this episode the ladies discuss some of the current inconveniences that they don't have the energy for... especially as they get older. The list includes lack of comfort, adulting, and scamming companies. Join us as we discuss our thoughts. Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast.

To vax or not to vax? That is the question. Vaccine mandates have been a hot topic in the US for the last couple of months. In this episode the ladies discuss their feelings surrounding the mandates and the many opinions and tensions that have surfaced since the vaccine has become an option. Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast

Let's talk about sex baby... from a Jamaican perspective. When did you first learn about sex... and from who? Do you even remember your Sex Ed class in school? In this episode, the ladies touch on their first knowledge of sex, how this knowledge (or lack thereof) has shaped their sexual experiences, and how it has shaped their perspective on passing knowledge down to their children. Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast

The Olympics and Paralympics only come around every 4 years and if you're an avid listener you'll know that Shar and Meisha are huge sports fans. In this episode, the ladies do a quick recap of the 2020 (2021) Olympics from a Jamaican perspective; including the highs and lows, update on our girl Goule, our take on Sha'Carri and the marijuana laws, and the controversial DSD athletes in track and field. They'll also touch on mental health for athletes across sporting disciplines.
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Juneteenth - the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 when a group of enslaved people in Texas finally learned that they were free from the institution of slavery. It's a reminder that "no body is free until everyone is free." But why is it even important? The ladies discuss the history of the holiday and how they're educating themselves and those around them as the holiday is pushed into pop culture. Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast

In celebration of Mother's Day, we introduce the RPP moms 💕🎉. In this episode the ladies are joined by their moms and they all share a bit about their relationships; and we think even the ladies learned a little something new.

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In our experience, the health care system focuses primarily on the babies during the postpartum period, treating the health of new mothers as an afterthought. This certainly shouldn't be the case as the first three months after a child is born, or the "Fourth Trimester," brings on lots of physical and emotional changes for new mothers. And more recently, women have been contending with these changes amidst a global pandemic, amplifying the emotional toll.

While there are cultures around the world that observe rituals to support new moms, here in the US, women feel pressured to recuperate rapidly from pregnancy... hence the boom of the "snapback." Snapback not only physically, but also to daily activities and responsibilities in personal and professional lives.

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Hamil, a graduate of the University of the West Indies twice over -- firstly with a degree in Psychology, which led to a career in counselling and adolescent rehabilitation as a Probation Aftercare Officer. Secondly, with a medical degree which has led to over 10 years of experience in public and private practice, and primary and tertiary care. Doc helps us navigate the difficulties moms face during the Fourth Trimester, including how to differentiate between baby blues and postpartum depression, when to seek help or suggest help for others, how to navigate friendships during this period, how to tackle the "snapback culture," as well as how the pandemic has exacerbated these experiences. Join us! Be sure to follow our team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast.

Mentoring is growth - both for mentor and mentee. A mentoring relationship can be formal or informal, for personal or professional growth. It can serve as a brain to pick, an ear to listen, or even a challenge to stretch your boundaries. This week the ladies discuss what mentorship means to them, why it's important, and the qualities to look for in a good mentor. They also touch on the most effective way to approach mentoring as a mentee. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast.

The Strong Black Woman is unbreakable, resilient, aggressive, a high-performer ... basically, superhuman. But these adjectives do not accurately describe all that black women are and why we seem superhuman. We are also nurturing, funny, sensitive, rachet, seeking, learning, independent, submissive, and so much more!
In this episode, the ladies discuss the stereotypes of the 'strong black woman,' how it affects their lives, and learning to embrace all facets of what makes us unique. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationsippassapassapodcast.

Valentines Day is coming. You may be planning something romantic with a special someone or something fun as singles. Whether you celebrate the day or not, love is in the air 💕. So let's talk a bit about courting. What is that exactly? Is it different from dating? Does it even exist anymore? And should it even be a "thing" in the world of online dating? The ladies discuss this and more. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationsippassapassapodcast.

What are your Christmas traditions? In this episode, the ladies discuss their favorite Christmas memories, how they're decorating for the holidays, their experiences with grand market and how the pandemic has altered their traditions. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationsippassapassapodcast.

How have you been doing... really? The ladies took some time to catch up with each other and discuss some of the things that have affected them over the last year, especially with the pandemic numbers on the rise and winter in full swing. They also share things they're looking forward to. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationsippassapassapodcast.

Our grandma used to say, "feast today, famine tomorrow." In this episode, the ladies discuss when they realized the true value of money, the role of family and culture in their financial planning, and they share their tried and true financial lessons. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationsippassapassapodcast.

Does love have to exist in a marriage for it to be successful? The ladies are joined by psychotherapist and expert marriage counselor, Dr. Karen McGibbon, as they discuss the misconceptions associated with marriage; the cultural outlook of marriage, and how that has changed over time; as well as the varying definitions of, and approaches to marriage. Dr. Kay also provides a roadmap to a successful marriage. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationsippassapassapodcast.

We hope the question isn't if you've voted, but how are you planning to vote? In this bonus episode, the ladies discuss their experiences with voting and politics, how their upbringing affected (or not) their outlook on voting, and its importance as a part of the political process. We present this bonus episode in support of @whenweallvote. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @relationshippassapassapodcast

How well do you think you know your friends? In this episode the ladies take a deep dive into their past, future, and connection as friends as they use {The And} card game to ask and answer questions they never thought needed asking. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @therelationshippassapassapodcast

In the conclusion of the two-part series on marriage, the team wraps up their conversation with Pastor Deron and Raphael G. as they tackle divorce and when to let go, the current outlook of marriage, especially for the Caribbean community, the role of the church in marriage, and their practical takeaways from the conversation. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @therelationshippassapassapodcast

In the first of a two parts series discussing marriage and relationships, the ladies are joined by friends to the show, Deron H. and Raphael G., as they discuss their views on marriage, how these views align (or not) with their Caribbean upbringing, and gender roles in relationships. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @therelationshippassapassapodcast

The leaves are changing and so are we. In the season opener, the ladies discuss their physical, mental and spiritual transitions; the process of healing; dealing with the loss of expectations; and the importance of adjusting and finding joy in the ever-changing environment. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @therelationshippassapassapodcast

Do you rely on home remedies when you're sick, or do you have your doctor on speed dial? In the season finale, the ladies share their experiences with the healthcare system in America and how their cultural practices, passed down through generations, have influenced their perspectives on, and approach to health. They also discuss the amplification of their views in light of the pandemic. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @therelationshippassapassapodcast.

What exactly is trauma porn? Do you find yourself watching the countless videos of black trauma, specifically the killing of African Americans at the hands of law enforcement? The hyper-consumption of African American death seems like a fetish for our nation. Join the ladies as they highlight their experiences with trauma porn and discuss its cost and the role it plays in telling black stories. They also talk through the balance between increasing awareness of injustice, desensitization through overexposure, the exploitation of marginalized groups and their outlook for the advancement of the black community in America. Join us!
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What are your experiences with culture shock? Code switching? Cultural assimilation? In this RPP episode, the ladies introduce themselves to the video podcast world (check them out on YouTube!) as they discuss navigating American culture. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram: @relationshippassapassapodcast

How would you handle an ex resurfacing? They got a shot or not? In this RPP episode, the ladies discuss all things exes. With the help of Issa Ray's "Insecure," they cover how they feel about an ex moving on, whether they'd stalk an ex on social media after a breakup, and if/when they'd take an ex back. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram: @relationshippassapassapodcast

How are you managing while in lockdown? No... really... how are you finding delight? In this RPP episode, the ladies discuss how they're making it work without all the luxuries life usually has to offer. They cover how they're "zooming" and enhancing their natural beauty for themselves, their loved ones, and if/when they ever need to step foot beyond the comfort of their homes. Join us! Be sure to follow the team on Instagram: @relationshippassapassapodcast