Welcome back to Safely exposed with your hosts Bianca and Kristine. We are back for Season 3 and to start off we are checking in with y'all because it’s been a while and we missed you! In this episode we highlight what’s to come this season and invite and encourage you to join our conversation. Sooo….Let’s talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

Healing takes TIME and sometimes THAT is the hardest part. How do you manage the process? We discuss how some interventions and coping skills are more like “quick fixes”  than long term solutions. What works for you? Are you rushing your healing? Let’s talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

In this episode we discuss some of the ins and outs of creating friendships in adulthood. What were the different things we considered when developing friendships in the past and what do we consider now that our lives are so different? Making friends as a grown up can be a challenge, so let’s talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

In this episode Bianca and Kristine kick off their Being Enough Series with the Body edition. We talk about our personal experiences, the culture around body image, development, and some of the relevant mental health disorders. It’s an important topic so…let’s talk about it.Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

You know how to play spades? You can’t dance? It’s more than just knowing the things. How do you feel? What informs your racial identity? We speak on our personal experiences as black people and how we feel we measure up. Let's talk about itSupport the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

An episode on ProgressWhen? Where? How? What are you doing while you’re waiting, that makes you feel good about what you’re waiting for? This episode is A WORD! Let us take you to church real quick as we discuss how we measure PROGRESS, how we stop to celebrate progress. Trusting the process and seeing how far you’ve come. How do you manage that? Let’s talk about it.Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

The Hustling and Health Series aims to illuminate the benefits of having a career/work life/school life. We discuss some of the barriers to getting employment or sustaining employment as it pertains to mental health. And the big question: When is it appropriate to give up the hustle for mental health?  To kick off our series, we interview Dr. Tangela Roberts, a college professor.  No matter what field you are in, challenges and opportunities do arise, so let’s talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

Hustling and Health is a conversation about how we deal with our mental health as it relates to our work life. In continuation of the series, we chat with Jason E., a school bus driver, who is just starting out in his new position.  No matter what field you are in, challenges and opportunities do arise, so let’s talk about it.Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

Our conversation on adult friendships continues! We get a little bit grittier and talk about how we can give our friends the benefit of the doubt, or the flip side: what are the benefits to me of having these doubts about the friendship?  And staying close? Dealing with friendship drama? Toxic behaviors? Misunderstandings? Let's talk about it.Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

How do you define matching energy? What are the connotations? What does it do for your mental health? What does it do for your reputation? Let's talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

Strange habits versus diagnosable behaviors. We briefly discuss our own quirks and the  things we have observed. But also where do you draw the line? What do you find quirky about yourself or others? How are we defining quirky? What takes it from quirky to questionable? Let's talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

In this episode we meet new cohost Bianca Phoenix and discuss the definitions of Vulnerability and some of what it takes to get more comfortable with being vulnerable. Is vulnerability a weakness? Is it a strength? Can it be used as a means to develop connections and encourage growth?  Let's talk about it and more!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

In this episode Bianca and Kristine examine what it means to realize or accept the fact that you don’t have all the answers; as a mental health professional, and as the client when the therapist doesn’t have the answers. This episode highlights the  kind of vulnerability that appears in many therapeutic relationships. So let's talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

In this interview with Gwen Islam, LICSW, we discuss her work in the social work field with trauma, addiction and recovery. Gwen gives some insight into how professionals define addiction and also reminds us of the importance of community. She highlights some inclusive safety pins for individuals who are struggling with addiction and also for the people that support them. Let’s talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

What to do with yourself when outside isn't available? Do you feel the cabin fever? Do you love inside and want to stay forever? We discuss the benefits and hardships of being inside- literally and figuratively. Baby, it's cold so let's talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

Cohosts Kristine and Bianca take some time and reflect on the ways in which we as a people adorn ourselves and what impacts our decisions to dress a certain way. Do you like wearing long coats for style? A since of security?  What's your take on hand-me-downs? Do certain pieces of clothing cause anxiety for you? Let's talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

This episode is a continuation of  our Accoutrements episode because we felt the need and desire to highlight the black Femme hair experience!  We discuss the impact of culture, trends, trauma, and medical conditions can have on our hair decisions. So let's talk about it! Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

In this episode we discuss some clinical and academic words people use and what they really mean. We illuminate the negative impacts of using words incorrectly. We’re hoping at the end of this episode you have a better understanding of these terms and are a little more thoughtful and considerate about when it is appropriate to use certain terms. Intention vs impact...let's talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

In this episode we discuss the ups and downs of living with roommates, house mates, romantic partners and family. During this time of transition, it can be hard to adjust and reorient ourselves to embrace new changes. We share some relatable anecdotes and offer safety pins that can help ease anxiety and stress levels in cohabitation situations. Sooo...let's talk about it! Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..

In this part 1 episode, we talk about the ins and outs of sexuality. Attraction,  Behavior,  and Label. Romance is on the table as well. So let's talk about it!Support the showEmail us at safely.management@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sfly.expsd and Tiktok @safelyexposed podcast music: Still Awake by Ghostrifter Official / ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/still-awake Music promoted by Audio Library • Still Awake – Ghostrifter Official (N..