Cry About It
The podcast that holds space for the best and worst parts of being in your 20s.
Hosted by Lauren & Nthabiseng, two friends-turned-sisters in their early 20s who think the internet needs more honesty about how messy and confusing coming-of-age can be.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
A Lil Something to Take The Edge Off
We talk about the pieces of art, words, and media we treat like modern scriptures—the things we return to for comfort, clarity, or direction. From poems to fashion shows, we unpack what grounds us.
Le…
We're Not Meant to Do This Alone
We chat about what community means in practice, what it takes to build strong community, and how to find yours.
Relevant Links
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You... Thinner?
We talk about the pressure young women are facing to get (and stay) skinny, how thinness became politicized and how fascism preys on women's self-doubt to keep us in line.
Further Reading
Inner Child Healing for Dummies
We’re unpacking the experiences that shaped our inner child, how we’re healing her, and how we’re bringing our inner child joy as adults.
Further Reading
How to Do A Career 180 with Onose Ijewere
We talk with creative entrepreneur and content creator Onose Ijewere (@highvibebyonose) about how to handle a career shift, trusting your intuition through big transitions, and get a sneak peak into …
Permission To Crash Out: Denied
We chat about navigating intense emotions, avoiding the "crash out" and the power of positive self-talk.
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Flights, Fears & Finding Yourself with Stephanie Yeboah
We talk with Stephanie Yeboah about her solo-travel adventures, how exploring grew her self-confidence, and tricks to solo-travel safely.
Links
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The Dating Dilemma: Situationships, Sex & Soulmates
We're answering spicy questions from our Crybabies on all things dating, situationships, and sex.
Dating Coach Anwar on Instagram
Dating Intentionally Podcast, "Ask A Sex Educator"
Books Mentioned
Be Not…
Adulthood Is In Its Flop Era
We chat about the tough transition from college to adulthood and how tapping into community can make all the difference.
Further Reading
To Drink or Not To Drink?
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Victory Lap: Toasting 2024's Best Moments
We talk about our Crybabies' proudest moments, reflect on 2024, and set intentions for 2025. Happy New Year!
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Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden
Lauren turns 24! We're diving into the lessons 23 brought and what she's manifesting for the year ahead.
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More Than Hair: Self-Image, Style, and Acceptance
We talk about our growing relationship with our hair, society’s pressures on our self-image, and developing confidence as we’ve navigated our hair journey.
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A Year Without Rain
We talk about our takeaways from our periods of abstinence, navigating loneliness while maintaining high standards, detaching shame from sex, and we hear from you about your journeys with abstinence.
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P.S. Your Friends Don't Hate You: Overcoming Female Friendship Struggles with Danielle Bayard Jackson
We talk about how to solve common female friendship conflicts, navigating transition periods in friendships, grieving old friends and how to support your friends through tough times.
More about Daniel…
You Betta Work, B*tch!
We talk about transitioning from the career ladder to wider career net, our thoughts on freelance and what Nthabiseng is taking away from this season of her career.
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Embracing the Uncertainty of Your 20s with Meg Jay, PhD
We talk about the uncertainty of your 20s, balancing self-improvement with self-acceptance, and debunking therapy as the best solution.
More about Dr. Meg Jay
Where to buy Dr. Meg Jay’s latest book
Foll…
The Category Is Body
We discuss navigating misguided body image, what fitness means to us, and how to build a healthy relationship with our bodies.
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Crying On Your Birthday
We talk about the stress leading up to birthdays, managing your expectations and learning to value simplicity with age.
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The Love Island-ification of Modern Dating
We're diving into the latest season of Love Island USA (Season 6), exploring how reality TV dating shows have impacted dating for better and worse.
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