Pour Life Decision

Krys has a Seagrams Escape, Doyin has a Sauvingon blanc from a tequila barrel. This week, we chat Julia Tubman, the AMA awards, CBP agents hating on bologna and more. Then, we celebrate Simone Biles because literally HOW COULD WE NOT. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss tactics for coping with family at Thanksgiving. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: 10 Survival Tips for Family Thanksgiving - https://family.lovetoknow.com/10-survival-tips-thanksgiving-family-gatherings Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink Recipe: https://www.hungryforever.com/recipe/cold-turkey-cocktail/ Credits: Intro - @everything_elz Outro - Sunflower - Post Malone ft. Swae Lee

Krys has a cinnamon tea with Wild Turkey w/ Honey, Doyin has an Iced mint chocolate. This week, we stan LeVar Burton and Lil Was X, celebrate the Soul Train awards winners and more. For our Someone/Something, we celebrate Jermaine Horton who took pictures of 8-year-old Marion Scott when her school refused to. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss self-care tips for the weather change. Episode Notes: Winter Self Care - https://www.crisistextline.org/blog/winter-self-care Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink Recipe: https://www.foxandbriar.com/lavender-collins/ open: Ari Lennox close: Rules - Doja Cat

Krys has a London Lemonade, Doyin has an Elysian Pumpkin Ale. This week, we discuss Ja Rule talking when no one asked, Japan's workplace glasses ban for women, Rodney Reed and more. For our someone something, we talk about missing black children and the lack of media coverage. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss Identifying depression. Episode Notes: Missing Black Children https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/03/us/missing-children-of-color-trnd/index.html Identifying Depression https://www.talkspace.com/blog/am-i-depressed/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink Recipe: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2009/09/the-suffering-bastard-drink-cocktails-recipe.html open: Jay Versace close: Raw Shit Freestyle - B. Simone

Krys had a premixed eggnog, Doyin had a Day Drinking Watermelon Rosé. This week, we chat celebrity Halloween costumes, Solange’s divorce, Ray J’s entrepreneurial success and more. For our Someone/Something, we celebrate the life and legacy of Black America’s Pop, John Witherspoon. And for Pour Life Decision, we talk about the dark side of using distraction as a coping technique. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Unhealthy distractions - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/binge-distractions-unhealthy/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink Recipe: https://recipe.prosesor.info/2019/03/devils-margarita.html Open: @Joannethescammer Close: Best on Earth - Russ ft. Bia

Krys has a Jim Beam + Coke, Doyin has a Jim Beam Peach + Cucumber Lime with Mint juice. We chat grown folks using words they shouldn’t (looking at you, Cuomo and Gina), Lizzo’s continuing Truth Hurts drama, Florida man defiling Target and more. For our Someone/Something, we celebrate the legacy and life of Representative Elijah Cummings. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss distraction as a coping tactic for anxiety and PTSD. Tune in! Episode Notes: Coping with emotions with distraction - https://www.verywellmind.com/coping-with-emotions-with-distraction-2797606 Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink Recipe: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a509/good-times-classic-drink-recipe/ Open: @everything_elz Close: Monster - Koonye ft. Jay Z, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Bon Iver

Krys has a Gimlet, Doyin has a Ginger Tumeric Tonic. This week, we discuss Khia’s money woes, OWN’s upcoming Christmas movies, the election of Montgomery’s first black mayor and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Kehinde Wiley’s new sculpture “Rumor of War”, currently on display at Times Square. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss ways to cope with grief. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Learning to carry your pain - huffpost.com/entry/the-weight-of-grief-learning-to-carry-your-pain_b_5921ae3ee4b0b28a33f62d28 4 tasks of mourning - http://www.thebeautifulmemories.com/articles/4-tasks-mourning/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink Recipe: https://tidymom.net/2018/smashing-pumpkin-cocktail/ open: Khia close: JT First Day Out - City Girls

Krys has a Southern Comfort and Lime (with ice!), Doyin has Truly Rosé. This week, we chat the Smiths’ varying relationships with foods, the new Golden Girls inspired Netflix comedy, Amanda Seales Amanda Sealin, Tyler Perry’s studio opening and more. For our someone something, we honor Diahann Carroll. For our Pour Life Decision, we discuss coping with post traumatic stress disorder both at work and in our lives in general. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: https://www.talkspace.com/blog/coping-with-ptsd-at-work/ https://www.verywellmind.com/ways-of-coping-with-anxiety-2797619 Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink Recipe: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/ruby-relaxer/#gs.7ru1q1 Credit: Open: Karen Clark Sheard and grandson Close: i think i love her - Gucci Mane ft Ester Dean

Krys has a vodka soda probably, Doyin has a zinfandel. This week, we discuss Drake's tattoo probs, Bette running her mouth again, Lizzo harrassing a Postmates worker and more. In our someone/something, we celebrate THEE Billy Porter winning big at the Emmys. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss reasons to say no. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: The Art of Saying No - https://www.xonecole.com/the-art-of-saying-no-to-things/?rebelltitem=6#rebelltitem6 Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink recipe:  https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/catch-22-cocktail Credits: Open: Keke Palmer Vanity Fair interview Close: No - Meghan Trainor

It's our pod birthversary and we're celebrating all week! Krys had a Jameson and coke, Doyin had a Hennyrita. Our pod friends came to visit with Robin doing the most a Jamaican Blue and Shun keeping it with classy with a Rosé. We discuss Beyoncé's ABeyC special (and disparage the Emmy snubs), Rai King's twitter rant and more. We take a break from serious life decisions to play fun games of Poor Life Decisions aka Would You Rather? and responding to Six Brown Chicks. Pour up and tune in!  Apologies if we make you chuckle at work. Episode Notes: Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink Recipe: https://aclassictwist.com/birthday-cake-martini/ Open: Loiter Squad Close: Birthday Bitch - Trap Beckham

Krys has a Pear Elderflower Bon & Viv, Doyin has her first pumpkin beer of the season. This week, we chat the one time someone got fired for tweets and didn't deserve it, Nicki Minaj's "retirement", White Claw seltzer shortage and more. For our Someone Something, we celebrate Black Girls Rock and this year's honorees. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss building a square squad. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: The Benefits of a Square Squad -  https://www.lessonly.com/blog/the-benefits-of-a-square-squad/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink recipe:  https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pomme-pomme-squad Credits: Open: Angela Bassett - Black Girls Rock Close: Cece Peniston - Finally

Krys has a Southern Comfort and coke, Doyin has a spicy mango margarita. We chat Lizzo and Leslie Jones securing their bags, a Detroit mother forced to give birth in jail and dissect Joe’s messaging regarding Medicare for All. For our Someone/Something, we find out how much of that bitch we really are. And for our Pour Life Decision, we broach the long-awaited topic of how to apologize. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: An appropriate apology https://pairedlife.com/etiquette/Giving-a-Proper-Apology-What-to-Say-and-What-Not-to-Say-When-Announcing-Im-Sorry Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink recipe:  http://xicarumezcal.com/cocktail-recipes/classics-variation/sorry-not-sorry/ Credits: Open: Beyonce - Happy Birthday Live from London Close: Beyonce - Sorry

Krys has a vodka coke and Doyin has a rum and diet coke. This week, we discuss Aaron Burr's black family, Cardi Buttercup, Fofty being a man of the people and more. We celebrate Keisha Knight Pullian and Arian Simone's launch of the Fearless Fund, a venture capital group for black women entrepreneurs. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to live your travel dreams on a budget. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: A Black Girl's Guide to Traveling on a Budget  - https://www.xonecole.com/a-black-girls-guide-to-traveling-on-a-budget/?rebelltitem=7#rebelltitem7 A Woman's Guide to Saving Money: How to Travel Even if You're Almost Broke - https://www.women-on-the-road.com/travel-when-broke.html Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink recipe: https://www.bakingbeauty.net/bahama-mama/?fbclid=IwAR1lDzKx4q23h-PEniP-cUJtHK40YkWW3BzonRbiBXy_QBwxATFssZrBcdo Credits: Open: @rml

Krys has a lemonade and vodka, Doyin keeps it chill with a dihydrogen oxide. This week, we chat many pour decisions - calling people ugly at work, sending chocolate dicks, stealing dentures and more. We celebrate Meg the Stallion as she ushers us into Hot Nerd Fall. For our Someone/Something, we honor Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green and her groundbreaking work in cancer treatment. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss applying for jobs while dealing with anxiety and depression. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: More on Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green's research -  https://blackexcellence.com/dr-hadiyah-nicole-green/ Applying for jobs while dealing w/ anxiety and depression - https://themighty.com/2018/04/unemployed-looking-for-a-job-anxiety-depression/ https://www.talkspace.com/blog/applying-for-job-depressed/?utm_source=twitter Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink -  https://drink

Krys has a gin fizz, Doyin has a Caipirinha. This week, we hail green shirt guy and Serena Williams while also judging Spirit Airlines for having bats and people who rewarm McChickens. For our Someone/Something, we celebrate Simone Biles for being the greatest to have ever done it. And for our Pour Life Decision, we tackle Imposter Syndrome - 5 common types and ways to battle it. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Imposter syndrome - https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-one Connect with us:  @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink -  https://www.seductioninthekitchen.com/adult-butter-beer/  Open: Andrew Caldwell Close: Hot Girl Summer - Megan Thee Stallion ft Ty Dolla $ign and Nicki Minaj

Krys has a daiquiri of sorts, Doyin has a botanical vodka with a little fizz. This week, we chat overpriced bonnets, Lisa Raye’s fifteen seconds of fame, dominatrix goals, Sonic robberies and more. For our Someone/Something, we celebrate Serena Williams and her recent investment into Mahmee. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to communicate effectively. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: The racist cartoon (that Doyin half watched) - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/life-style/youtube-channel-my-pingu-tv-racism-dina-and-the-prince-story-a9018021.html%3famp Serena Invests in Startup Working to End Maternal Mortality - https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/news/serena-williams-invest-in-startup-working-to-end-the-maternal-mortality-crisis-affecting-black-women How to Communicate Effectively - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/how-to-communicate-effectively/?utm_source=twitter Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on

Krys has the good ol "College Speciale" (rum and coke), Doyin has a gas station Pinot Grigio (and a new lisp.) This week, we discuss Young Dro's banana pudding legal drama, Lion King slaying box office records, Tessa Thompson being Marvel's first LGBTQ superhero, and more. For our Someone/Something, we discuss the Gift that Beyonce gave us. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about kicking the complaining habit. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Complaining -  https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/are-you-chronic-complainer-here-s-how-complaint-cleanse-can-ncna994031 Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits:  Open: @jayversace Close: Brown Skin Girl - Beyonce ft. Blue Ivy Carter Drink recipe:  https://www.liquor.com/recipes/mezcal-mule/#gs.FmxtSGA

Beyonce exists, and for that reason, we're happy! This week, we chat Kelis going for her farm dreams, storming Area 51, bears, Beto's "I'm sorry for 1884" and more. For our Someone/Something, we get the warm fuzzies over friends that make us feel loved. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss being assertive versus being Stubborn with a side argument about gif vs gif. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Assertive vs Stubborn  https://www.talkspace.com/blog/assertive-or-stubborn-which-are-you/?utm_source=twitter Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits:  Open - @instatitus Close - Lil Nas X - Old Town Road remix ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, Young Thug, Mason Ramsey

Happy 7/11 day! (Talking about the song, not the gas station/drink.) This week, we discuss our #BlackAriel, Elizabeth Warren talking that good stuff, Apryl Jones' B2k beau drama and more. We celebrate the story of viral Mrs. Vera Harris. And for our Pour Life Decision, we nix negative self-talk aka "shoulding" on yourself. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Stop shoulding yourself -  https://jessikneeland.com/stop-shoulding-yourself/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  Credits: Intro - Keke Palmer Close - I wanna Thank Me - Snoop ft. Marknoxx Drink Recipe -  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/25684660362743491/

Happy July day off! This week, we chat Being Sick While Back, krunchy Kim and her “solutionwear” naming snafu, ghost pirate divorces, the dem debates and more. For our Someone/Something, we share books that molded us as children/teens. And for our Pour Life Decision and Minority Mental Health Awareness month, we discuss when to get therapy help and how to find a therapist that gets you. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Shine’s guide to minority mental health month - https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/shines-guide-to-minority-mental-health-month/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  Credits: Open: @Andrew_c_caldwell Close: Saweetie - My Type   Drink Recipe - https://en.1001cocktails.com/cocktails/cocktail_moody-blue_365226.aspx

Krys has a Jameson and Coke, Doyin has a Greyhound. This week, we chat Cardi’s legal issues, rumors of Diddy and Lory Harvey, the BET awards, Tearria Marie’s…legal troubles and more. For our Someone Something we celebrate national black music month.  And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss 9 reasons why we should yes sometimes. Pour up and tune in!  Episode Notes: Saying Yes - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/9-reasons-saying-yes-will_b_8084452 Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagrama | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  Credits: Open: Lizzo live at BET awards Close: Trina ft Nicki Minaj - BAPS Drink Recipe - https://soyummy.com/recipe/cancer-mood-ring-shots/