Pour Life Decision

 Krys has a sage advice, Doyin has a somekinda margarita (tequila and lime juice.) This week, we chat Di Bleck Penthe and other SAG award wins, Juelz and Yonce loving Tyler Perry, Kodak's black boy joy (this is not an endorsement of Kodak Black) and more. Then, we share some of our favorite apps for mindfulness and meditation. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the practice of mindfulness and mindfulness at work. Pour yourself a glass and tune in! Episode Notes: Mindful Apps Forest - https://www.forestapp.cc/ Breathe - http://breatheapp.co/ You Version/Bible - https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ The Five Minute Journal - https://www.intelligentchange.com/pages/five-minute-journal-app Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/ Shine - https://www.shinetext.com/ WYSA - https://www.wysa.io/ Mindfulness - Benefits of Mindfulness - https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/benefits-of-mindfulness.htm/ 10 Ways to Be Mindful at Work - https://www.mindful.org/10-ways-mindful-work/ Drink recipe - https://www

Krys had a room temperature Southern Comfort and Lime, Doyin had a Dirty Girl Scout Martini. This week, we chat the Fyre documentary, Gilette's ad and #Manhurt, the stunt queen known as Future and more. Then we discuss 2020 candidates and the fight against social media misinformation. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss celeb morning routines and how to make one for ourselves. Episode Notes: 2020 Candidates - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Democratic_Party_presidential_primaries#Candidates How to Avoid Misinformation - http://shebeknowin.com/how-to-avoid-misinformation-for-2020/ Celeb Morning Routines -https://www.purewow.com/wellness/celebrity-morning-routines Making Your Own Morning Routine - https://stevecorona.com/build-your-own-morning-routine Credits: Opening - Adrien Broner (by way of @bonnetchronicles) Closing - Alicia Keys Dirty Girl Scout Martini - https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/dirty-girl-scout-martini-recipe?amp Get social with us! We're @pourlifedecision on IG and @pldpod on the

 Krys has a Cherry Bourbon Coke, Doyin is super excited about her first citrus squeezer, and Robin has a Spicy Vacation. Oh, and Becca is living her best life but she still makes time for us. This week, we chat hamberders, Trump's America/Future and babies, Soulja Man and more. Then, for our Pour Life Something, Robin talks to us about community engagement and how we get involved in politics and more. Mix up a cocktail and join us as we learn how to get involved! (Doyin for City Janitor 2030-something.) Credits: Opening - @thechristishow Closing - Soulja Boy/Big Soulja/Soulja Man - Pretty Boy Swag Drink Recipe: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/410/ches-revolution

 Disclaimer: In this episode, we discuss Surviving R. Kelly. If you want to avoid this segment, it starts at 35:38 and ends at 56:15. We love you! This week, we have a little testosterone on the pod! Krys has Crown Royal Apple for the first time :-/, Doyin has a chile spiced old fashion, Becca has an apple cider Kentucky mule and Rob has homemade muscadine wine. We talk about Kevin Hart, Golden Globes, the new coiffed look the young folks are doing and more. And for our pour life decision, we talk about social media fatigue and self-care. Mix up a cocktail and join us! Episode Notes: Black Golden Globe Winners -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_black_Golden_Globe_Award_winners_and_nominees Social Media and Self Care -https://www.forbes.com/sites/janeclairehervey/2018/03/21/is-social-media-stressing-you-out-here-are-9-self-care-tips/#1398daa2b4bd Drink Recipe - https://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/10/apple-cider-sangria/ Credits: Opening - @comical_tee Ending - Mo Bamba by Sheck Wes

Cheers to the new year! Krys has a chile spiced old fashioned, Doyin sips a blood orange champagne mule and Becca keeps it classy with wine. For our last podcast of 2018, we chat about The Carters, the B2K concert, Bizzy Bone's musket and more. Then, we chat our resolution themes for 2019 and how to go about it in our pour life decision. Share your 2019 themes/resolution with us on Twitter @pldpod or Instagram @pourlifedecision! Episode Notes: How to manage it all - https://www.livinglikeleila.com/manage-work-side-hustles-eating-healthy-staying-fit-relationships-etc/ 4 productivity tips that changed my life - https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/306482 Drink Recipe: https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Light-French-Kiss-Cocktail-1626914 Credits Intro - B2K is Hot - B2K Outro - Crossroads - Bone Thugs and Harmony

 Krys is mad at Doyin and Becca for a plethora of Christmas reasons, tbh (mostly Doyin). For our special holiday episode, we discuss favorite Christmas memories, traditions, movies, who we're buying a lump coal for and more. Then, we talk about Doyin's favorite holiday (aside from her birthday and Beyonce's), Kwanzaa. Pour yourself a boozy nog or cider and enjoy the holidays with us.  Share your Christmas faves with us on IG at @pourlifedecision or Twitter at @pldpod!  Credits: Intro - Tami Roman Bonnet Chronicles  Outro - DMX 

Krys mixes something with CranGrape and Doyin and Becca have a fine wine time. This week, we chat about Kodak Black and Ebro, Prada and people's inability to let go of blackface, Papa Offset and more. We also share our favorite moments from 2018 in our someone/something section. Finally, we talk about the #1 cause of Introvert workplace anxiety, the office Christmas party, for our Pour Life Decision. Pour a glass and enjoy! Episode Notes: How to survive the holiday office party - https://the-happiness-index.com/how-to-survive-the-work-christmas-party/ How to survive as an introvert - https://metro.co.uk/2016/12/14/how-to-survive-your-work-christmas-party-if-youre-an-introvert-6322386/ Drink Recipe: https://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-drinks/11-tv-show-inspired-cocktails Follow us and share your pour life decisions! Instagram: pourlifedecision Twitter: pldpod

Doyin whips up a Texas Mule, Krys is sipping Peppermint Moonshine, and Becca is lit on Old Fashioneds and Madeira. This week, we chat Cardiset Chronicles, Beyonce (of course)'s wedding concert, Priyanka and Nick and more. We also discuss the Supreme Court's decision to not hear the recent Planned Parenthood case (and why is everyone so obsessed with our uteri?!) For our Pour Life Decision, we discuss mental health triggers around the holidays and ways to cope. Pour a glass and tune in! Episode notes: 8 tips for mental wellness during the holidays - https://www.mymentalhealth.ca/8-tips-for-mental-wellness-during-the-holidays/ Follow us on social media and enter our Insta giveaway! IG: pourlifedecision Twitter: pldpod Credits: Opening Credit: Patty LaHelle - Got 2b real Closing credit: Trip Remix by Jacquees

Krys sips a warm boozy drink, Doyin goes dark and stormy and Becca enjoys a Slow and Low Rock and Rye. This week, Doyin is appalled by the ending of season 1 of the Wire. Plus, we discuss glimpses of Rumi and Sir, Steph Curry and not-his-daughter Riley, Offset's spelling errors, Kareem Hunt/Reuben Foster and the NFL's treatment of domestic abuse and more. For our pour life decision of the week, we talk about social media envy and ways to cope with that in everyday life.  Episode Notes: RANDOM: that guy that tried to sell the non-existent airport - http://www.informationng.com/2017/07/nigerian-fraudster-sold-fake-airport-never-existed-242m-photos.html Social Media Envy https://daily.jstor.org/what-to-do-when-social-media-inspires-envy/ https://chopra.com/articles/comparing-yourself-again-4-tips-to-survive-social-media-envy

Krys has a bird problem, Doyin can no longer look at Idris the same way and Becca is putting us on game with praline liqueurs and coffee. This week, we chat Future's plethora of BM problems, awry missionary missions, Supa Cent's BOMB ASS BLACK FRIDAY and more. For our pour life decision, we tackle money and how to prepare ourselves for the holiday spending season and the rest of our lives. Finally, we have a store! Head over to Etsy and scoop our tee and mug: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PourLifeDecision Episode Notes: Creating and Sticking with a Budget https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/smart-money/5-secrets-to-creating-a-budget/ https://www.everydollar.com/blog/steps-to-help-you-stick-to-your-budget https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en/saving-budgeting/holiday-shopping-tips https://www.moneyunder30.com/no-more-budgets Drink Recipe: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/mind-eraser/ Credits: Intro: Famous Maroon Band (Mississippi State University) - Baby Shark Outro: Money - Cardi B

It's our Friendsgiving episode! Doyin and Krys are joined with friend/sister of the pod Ronke as they talk food, family, traditions, fixing plates and most importantly, food. Join us as we judge each other's eating habits, discuss our Fantasy Thanksgiving picks and more. We'd love to know! Who would you invite to your Fantasy Thanksgiving dinner? Comment here, tweet us at @pldpod or let us know on IG at @pourlifedecision!

Doyin has a savory gin, Krys whips up a healing hot toddy (kinda.) This week, we discuss praying for RBG, The Diary of a Mad Black Keke, Jill Scott and more. We totally gush about our forever first lady, Michelle Obama and her new book, Becoming. For our pour life decision, we talk self-compassion - what it is and how we can use it to find balance in our daily battles. Episode Notes- What is self-compassion - https://self-compassion.org/the-three-elements-of-self-compassion-2/ Self-Compassion has a gender bias - https://www.ebony.com/life/study-self-compassion-gender-bias Why we should stop chasing self-esteem and chase self compassion - https://self-compassion.org/why-we-should-stop-chasing-self-esteem-and-start-developing-self-compassion/ Drink Recipe: https://inspiredbycharm.com/jingle-juice-holiday-punch/ Credits: Intro Song: Crown Royal - Jill Scott Outro Song: Say Yes to This - Jill Scott

Doyin is sipping on communion juice and Krys calls Russians Romans sometimes. In current events, we talk election day, Beyonce (duh), the REAL Blexit (which is super dope) and Rih Rih talking about tragic rallies. For our pour life decision, we discuss love languages and how understanding them improves your communication with family, friends, lovers, etc. Feel free to chat us about yours on IG or Twitter! Episode Notes: The Real Blexit - http://www.blexitmn.org/clarification_for_current_and_new_members Love Languages https://humans.media/love-languages-and-why-they-are-important https://www.northbrooklynmft.com/the-importance-of-learning-your-partners-love-language/ https://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/

Doyin kicks off the holiday season with Firebrand spiced red wine and struggling to pronounce "hyaluronic". Krys keeps it classy with A to Z Wineworks Oregon sparkling wine (in anticipation of wings later). And Doyin and Krys simultaneously reject the fact that eating/drinking affects your skin. This week, we chat pizza at the polls, Nappy Me and how Tamar and Azaelia are in the same unnecessarily problematic boat. Then, our special guest, Sirobe, breaks down her skin routine so we all can be #skingoals. Check out her complete skincare guide on our website, www.pourlifedecision.com!

Doyin and Krys dabble in lavender soda and gin (and a world of heartburn.) This week, we discuss USA gymnastics President woes, Colin Kaepernick's woman woes (or not, the confusing timeline of Khashoggi, Rose IV you and the struggle for black voting rights in Georgia. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about food journaling and how they can fix our lives. Episode Notes: Benefits of Food Journaling https://www.getqardio.com/healthy-heart-blog/food-journal/ https://familydoctor.org/nutrition-keeping-a-food-diary/ https://www.medbroadcast.com/channel/nutrition/diets-and-specific-foods/why-you-should-keep-a-food-journal Food Journal Apps - MyFitnessPal - It has a lot of user-generated food options. Even brown rice jollof? Please don’t make brown rice jollof. https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ More app ideas if you’re like Doyin and there’s no such thing as too many apps - https://www.redbookmag.com/body/healthy-eating/advice/g614/lose-weight-apps-tools/

Doyin is amped up on Coffee Pumpkin Ale, Krys is... probably amped up as well on Jack and Coke. And we introduce our friend, Favorite Human. Join us as we discuss queens and paupers (e.g. Lana Del Ray and Azaelia Banks), a royal black baby, She by Sheree (joggers!) and migrant children adoption(legal but shouldn't be.) And our pour life decision, we continue our battle against stress with mantras and mindfulness. Be sure to share your favorite mantra with us in the comments or on our social media! Episode Notes: The Science Behind Mantras -https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/mantras-101-the-science-behind-finding-your-mantra-and-how-to-practice-it What Is a Mantra? - https://chopra.com/articles/what-is-a-mantra https://www.thrive.how/mantras/

Doyin gives Rumchata a chance (with Hennessy) while Krys mixes her Patrón with an assortment of juices. This episode, we discuss The Wire, Beyoncé (slay!), Fenty Beauty and more before diving into our poor decision of the week, our turbulent relationships with sleep. Episode Notes: Hennchata Cocktail - https://www.hennessy.com/us/cocktails/horchata/ Presidential Alerts/John McAfee - https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/presidential-alerts-control-phones/ Shortcuts Police App -  https://www.businessinsider.com/ios-12-shortcut-uses-iphone-to-record-police-during-traffic-stop-2018-10 Industry impact of Sleeplessness -  https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170505005558/en/79.85-Billion-Sleep-Aids-Market-Product-Sleep Why We Pay So Much for Sleep - http://business.time.com/2013/01/28/the-sleep-industry-why-were-paying-big-bucks-for-something-thats-free/ Shutting Off https://psychcentral.com/lib/12-ways-to-shut-off-your-brain-before-bedtime/ https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/4-tactics-

Doyin and Krys fangirl over Carter V, discuss the Stormi Daniels tell-all (barf), Insecure Season 3 and more. And for this week's Pour Life Decision, we tackle body hair and the taboo around it. Episode Notes: Anderson.Paak Tiny Desk Concert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ferZnZ0_rSM&feature=youtu.be Stormi Daniels Book Notes - https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/gyndaj/fourteen-nasty-cringeworthy-details-about-trump-from-stormy-danielss-new-book The Politics of Hair Removal for WOC - https://thoughtcatalog.com/tasnim-ahmed/2014/08/the-politics-of-hair-removal-for-women-of-color/ Female Facial Hair if So Many Have It Why Are We Ashamed? https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/nov/30/female-facial-hair-if-so-many-women-have-it-why-are-we-so-deeply-ashamed Here's What You Don't Know About Female Body Hair https://melmagazine.com/hey-guys-heres-what-you-don-t-know-about-female-body-hair-da19f9e3c389

***Trigger Warning*** Due to the recent Bill Cosby and Brett Kavanaugh news, we do discuss sexual assault and rape culture for some time. If you wish to skip that segment, it begins at 32:16 and ends at 48:15. We love you and want you to enjoy your listening experience! Doyin discovers Earl Sweatshirt while Krys backpedals from the clear liquor ministry. For this week's Pour Life Decision, we talk about cuffing season and the scientific reasoning behind it. Episode Notes: Cocoa Buie Recipe - https://www.goodtaste.tv/recipe/cocoa-buie-ii/ The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation - https://borislhensonfoundation.org/ Therapy for Black Girls - https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/ How to Register to Vote - https://www.usa.gov/how-to-vote The Science of Cuffing Season - https://www.bustle.com/p/is-cuffing-season-real-heres-why-people-crave-relationships-in-the-colder-months-according-to-science-2478180  Music Clips by Earl Sweatshirt

Doyin shares her latest black discovery (that 6lack is pronounced black), Krys puts out her public proposition to Lena Waithe and we discuss Friendship Breakups as our weekly pour decision.  Episode Notes: How to Break Up - https://www.herstoriesproject.com/2017/03/grown-up-friendship-breakup/ 7 Signs Your Friendship Is Over - https://www.herstoriesproject.com/2017/03/how-to-tell-friendship-over/