Pour Life Decision

Krys has a Rye mule, Doyin has a lavender gin and tonic. This week, we discuss Nick Cannon shooting his fertile shot, raisin mac and cheese, and the I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T California condors. For our someone something, we celebrate 12-year-old Nyla Hayes, TIME's first artist in residence and NFT queen. And for our Pour Life Decision, friend of the pod Shunda reminds us we have food at home and what to do with it. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Connect with Shunda Drink recipe - https://wholefully.com/the-welcome-home-cocktail/ Credits -  open: @crazymarolive close: Smokin Out The Window - Silk Sonic  @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com 

Krys has an Irish Mule, Doyin has a Makers Mark with Sprite. This week, we discuss Pop Tart being sued for not having enough strawberries, Young Thug gifting Drake diamonds, Sandra Mason as Barbados' first president and more. For our someone something, we celebrate the Shreveport dad patrol working to reduce school violence. And for our Pour Life Decision, we chat with special guest Torrian Timms about her journey with adult-diagnosed ADHD and how you can advocate for yourself as a patient. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Drink recipe - https://inthecloudsevents.com/dreamy-cloud-inspired-cocktails/ Connect with Torrian: Instagram: @torrianisallthings and @sistaswithadhd Twitter: @thetorriantimms Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com

Krys has a Carlo Rossi Watermelon Sangria, Doyin has a Maple Old Fashioned. This week, we discuss rice cooker divorces, the awesome dad that is campaigning to have period pain as a legitimate school absence reason and more. For our someone/something, we learn about winter vagina and ways to combat it. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss 10 ways to use radical acceptance to cope with uncertainty. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes:  Winter Vagina - https://www.xonecole.com/wtf-is-winter-vagina/ Radical Acceptance - https://hopeway.org/blog/radical-acceptance Drink recipe - https://www.adorechampagne.com/cocktails/acceptance-peach-931 Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits: open - @khaenotbae close - Strub Tha Ground - Quavo & Yung Miami sound byte credit: Succession Title Theme - Nicholas Britell

Krys has The Copper Can (Moscow Mule), Doyin has a Lavender French 75. This week, we chat Minnesota’s historic first task force for missing black women, The Cookout alliance on Big Brother, Florida man catching more critters and more. For our someone/something, we share Tiffany Hadish’s tip for saving money. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss ways to combat work stress. Pour up and tune in! Episode notes: https://www.xonecole.com/how-to-reduce-stress-at-work/?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2 Drink recipe - https://ivoryandnoire.com/blog/lavender-french-75-cocktail/ Credits- open: @headoftheehoochies close: Big - Tank & The Bangas ft. Big Freedia Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com

Krys has a Barefoot Sangria, Doyin has a whiskey and date syrup. We discuss Cardi B's fashions, the great RHOA Shakeup, freaky gorillas and more. For our someone/something, we discuss spiritual bathing in the black community. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about how to cope with burnout in five minutes or less. Pour up and tune in! Episode notes: Bath time https://www.allure.com/story/spiritual-bathing-black-community Burn out coping strategies https://www.vice.com/en/article/7kv8vq/burnout-coping-strategies-that-take-five-minutes-or-less Drink recipe - https://www.cocktailbuilder.com/recipe/boston-burn-out Credits: open - Issa Rae close - Meet Me At Our Spot - The Anxiety, Willow Smith, & Tyler Cole Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com

Krys has a Pimm’s cup. Doyin has a Speculoos Cookie Butter beer. This week, we discussed the Tonys, wild zebras and Nick Cannon’s therapist doing the Lord’s work. For our someone/something, we discuss how to survive and thrive in the retrograde. And for our Pour Life Decision, we share tips and tricks on how to get back on the other side of this pandemic weight gain. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes Surviving the Metrograde - https://thechilltimes.com/8-tips-for-surviving-and-thriving-during-mercury-retrograde/ Pandemic weight gain - https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-shake-pandemic-weight-gain-and-get-your-health-back-on-track/ Credits open: @itskeyonn close: Way 2 Sexy - Drake ft. Future and Young Thug Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com

Krys has a Vizzy Pineapple Mango seltzer, Doyin has a Lemon Basil Gin and Tonic. This week, we chat the Met Gala, Chloe’s Have Mercy, Angela Basset’s wax figure and more. For our someone/something, we debunk the “you have as many hours as Beyoncé” saying. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the grown woman art of setting boundaries with parents. Pour up and tune in!

Krys has a hot toddy, Doyin has a LVE Chardonnay. This week, we discuss the return of Regé-Jean Page in The Saint, Elton John schooling Da Baby, Florida woman finding $1 bil in the bank and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Simone Biles and her continuous focus on mental health. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the right and wrong ways to drink water. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Drink Water - https://www.xonecole.com/drinking-water-wrong/ Drink recipe - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/51923/kansas-city-ice-water/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits: open: @errinnwhitney close: Have Mercy - Chloe

Krys has a "Rosey Baby" (rose-infused gin and tonic), Doyin has a  "Pour Life Decision" (port and zinfandel). We discuss Nikole Hannah-Jones' new role at Howard (and racism in academia, ofc), bobcats adopting a yard, Olympic beds, and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Zaila Avant-garde, black dribbling, spelling, and whatever else she wants to do excellence personified. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about how to build confidence when you're down. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: How to Build Your Self-confidence When You’re Down On Yourself -  https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-to-build-confidence-boost-your-self-esteem-tips/ Drink recipe - https://www.thespruceeats.com/woodson-confidence-cocktale-5113657 Credit -  open: @joshomz close: Whole Lotta Money remix - BIA ft Nicki Minaj  Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com

Krys has a Barefoot Merlot, Doyin has a gin and tonic. This week, we discuss Lori Harvey, pervert cops, and flight attendants protecting the plane from hijackers and more. For our someone something, we celebrate Debra M. Brown, Mississippi's first Black female chief federal judge. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to power-wash your brain after seeing graphic content online. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: How to power wash your brain - https://www.vice.com/en/article/dyvgjj/how-to-power-wash-your-brain-after-seeing-graphic-content-online Drink recipe - https://www.epicurus.com/beverages/windex/4901/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits: open - @thekrissychula close - Ski - Young Stoner Life, Young Thug, & Gunna 

Krys has a grapefruit Firefly vodka and soda, Doyin has a white wine she forgot to get the name of. This week we discuss Zendaya as Lola Bunny in Space Jam, Mrs. Tina setting the record straight on Beyonce, the royal American baby and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Margaret Nyamumbo, the first black woman to get a deal to sell coffee at Trader Joe's. And for our someone something, we discuss how journaling can help you in hard times. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: How journaling can help you in hard times - https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_journaling_can_help_you_in_hard_times Drink recipe- https://www.eatyourbooks.com/library/recipes/1097253/vermouth-of-the-bell-tolls Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits: open - @reyofsunshine76  close - Maybach - 42 Dugg ft. Future 

Krys has a Seersucker gin soda, Doyin has a Topo Chico hard seltzer. This week, we discuss cocaine on Alabama beaches, the two Naomis, iHeart radio awards, and more. We celebrate Serena Williams' first-look deal with Amazon Studios. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss pandemic-induced brain fog and ways to fight it. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Pandemic fog - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-brain-fog-causes_l_60992d92e4b0ae3c68811327 Drink recipe - https://www.sobeys.com/en/recipes/spiked-london-fog/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits: open - @ramalauw close - Kiss Me More- Doja Cat ft. SZA

Krys has a tequila and cranberry, Doyin has a lavender gin fizz. This week, we discuss exploding vagina candles, Naomi's newborn daught, Kaavia's new book and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate "In Our Mothers' Gardens", a documentary on Netflix that creates space for black women. And for our Someone/Something, we talk about PTSD, how it affects black women and how to relieve anxiety associated with PTSD. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: In Our Mothers' Gardens - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/06/movies/in-our-mothers-gardens-review.html Black women and PTSD - https://bwhi.org/2017/07/31/black-women-ptsd-know-ptsd/ 9 healthy coping tips for PTSD - https://www.verywellmind.com/ways-of-coping-with-anxiety-2797619 Drink recipe - https://www.liquor.com/recipes/black-velvet/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits: open - @featuringchichi close - Time Today - Moneybagg

Krys has an adult caprisun, Doyin has an arbitrary mix (whiskey, hibiscus tea and sprite.) This week, we discuss Las Vegas woman killing her husband on a video call, Italian man "skipping" work for 15 years, Florida man's prosthetic leg full of drugs and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Troia Butcher and her gifts to frontline workers. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss time blindness and how to cope. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Troia Butcher - https://madamenoire.com/1221336/troia-butcher-healing-kit/ Time blindness https://www.thecut.com/2020/04/coronavirus-self-isolation-time-blindness.html https://blackgirllostkeys.com/adhd/time-blindness-timely-advice/ Drink recipe - https://theeducatedbarfly.com/arbitrary-nature-of-time/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits: open - reposted by @craigthewriterstewart close - Itty Bitty Piggy - Nicki Minaj

Welcome to our "April Fools" yearly episode! This year's drink was our old college faithful, Hypnotiq: Krys has a Hypnotiq Martini, Doyin has a Hulk 75.  This week, we discuss: The Oscars - our fashion faves and black winners Jaleel White's new cannabis strain, Purple Urkel Matthew McCoughnahey polling strongly for Texas governor Mike Epps falling for karma Lizzo sliding in Chris Evan's DMs (Queen!) Florida woman's probably baby dinosaur in her back yard. For our someone/something, we discuss five black women of note in the cannabis industry. And for our Pour Life Decision, we share five emotional healing techniques. Article links: Cannabis Cueens - https://www.healthline.com/health/5-women-of-color-taking-back-the-cannabis-industry 5 emotional self healing techniques - https://www.mind-mastery.com/article/421/5-Emotional-Self-Healing-Techniques Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifed

Krys has a Cali Rosé, Doyin has a Hendricks Lunar gin and tonic. This week, we discuss Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's potential Presidential run, 10-year-olds stealing minivans for plain Cheerios, bullets in flaming hot Cheetos and more. For our Someone/Something, we celebrate NFL Titan Star Eddie George picking up an HBCU coaching job at Tennesee State. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss digital boundaries and protecting your peace.  Episode Notes: Eddie George - https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31237538/sources-former-tennessee-titans-star-eddie-george-named-coach-tennessee-state-tigers Digital Peace - https://therapyforblackgirls.com/2021/03/18/digital-boundaries-and-protecting-your-peace/ Drink recipe - https://www.mantitlement.com/toxic-tonic/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits:  open - DMX close - How It’s Goin’ Down - DMX 

Krys has a Wonderbird Spirits gin/soda, Doyin has a Kentucky Libre (whiskey and coke.) This week, we discuss the #Verzuz with Earth Wind and Fire/the Isley Brothers, Megan thee Stallion flirting with Yung Miami on Twitter, Florida man stealing a police car while handcuffed and more. For our someone/something, we discuss All American Homecoming - the HBCU spinoff of CW's All American. And for our Pour Life Decision, we share productivity tips for the ADHD brain. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Productivity Tips for the ADHD Brain - https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/productivity-tips/ Drink recipe - https://www.thrillist.com/recipe/fog-cutter-recipe Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits: open - @that_cripple close - Streets - Doja Cat

Krys has a French 77, Doyin has a jalapeno blood orange margarita. This week, we discuss Netflix needing to chill, Beyonce's storage units getting robbed, a Southwest Pilot cussin on mic and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Issa Rae's new deal with Warner Media. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about sleep deprivation and mental health. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Sleep Deprivation - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/sleep-deprivation-hurts-mental-health/ Drink recipe - https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chamomile_honey_hot_toddy/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits -  open: @headoftheehoochies close: Twerkulator - City Girls

Krys has a Roku gin and soda, Doyin has a Hendrick's Lunar gin and tonic. This week, we discuss Saweetie's split with Quavo, Travis Scott giving his friend a Maybach SUV, Rudy Guliani being whiny and more. For our someone/something, we share tips for mastering the art of the thirst trap. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to be an advocate for your health. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: The art of the thirst trap - https://www.xonecole.com/master-the-art-of-the-thirst-traps-with-these-pro-tips/?rebelltitem=4#rebelltitem4 How to talk to your doctor and get the healthcare you need - https://avivaromm.com/speaking-up-to-your-doctor/ Drink recipe: https://www.thespruceeats.com/painkiller-cocktail-recipe-760473 Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits -  open: @hotdaddyissues close: For the Streets - Rubi Rose 

Krys has a 19 Crimes Cali Red, Doyin has a New York Sour. This week, we discuss Megan thee Philanthropist, new Fenty Hair products, the leaked Kirk Franklin phone call, and more. We celebrate Tyler Perry's efforts to support black people. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss 8 reasons you should go to therapy (if you haven't considered it before.) Episode Notes: Tyler Perry - https://www.essence.com/celebrity/times-tyler-perry-helped-supported-black-women/ 8 reasons for therapy -  https://www.therapyden.com/blog/eight-reasons-you-should-go-to-therapy-that-you-havent-considered-before Drink recipe - https://blog.gardenuity.com/thyme-out-cocktail/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits -  open: @monaswain close: Pretty Bitch Freestyle - Saweetie