Good Up
Good Up is a safe space to talk about those experiences in life we didn't know we all had in common. Every week Deidre and Jeaiza navigate complex life experiences: the ones that made us laugh, cry, and ultimately made us who we are.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 125
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Pungin Melee (Surviving In The Coldest Conditions)
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Beautiful people, it's a wrap! Today's episode is the finale of our 11th season and in today's episode we're closing it off right by pungin' melee on all of the topics w…
"Miss" Information: F*ck Around and Find Out
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In this week's episode we talk about misinformation, media literacy and the bravery of people in the comment sections. On an internet so saturated with content, it's har…
Singlehood, Solitude, and Self-Love
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In this week's episode we discuss the intersections of singlehood, loneliness, solitude, healing and self-love. We challenge the idea of healing journeys and the pursuit…
The ADHD Be ADHD'ing (A Dive Into Diagnosis and Navigating Neurodivergence)
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In today's episode our literal FAVE Tyrone joins us for a hilariously honest conversation on navigating ADHD as Black millennials. From self-diagnosis, formal diagnosis,…
That's Why You Act Like That! (An Intro To Understanding Your Astrology)
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This week Deidre is treating is by providing answers to all of your burning questions on astrology! She discusses the basics behind natal charts and the astrological sig…
And That's On Community! (What It Takes To Be In Community With Others)
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In this week's episode we talk about the concept of community building and being "in community" with others. We discuss what being in community means, what it takes to i…
Pungin Melee! (Grammy's Recap, Dating Woes, and More!)
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In today's episode we're doing our favorite thing: pungin' melee! That's gossiping for those of you who aren't from the VI. Occasionally Deidre and I just need to catch …
Just Cuss Them Out! (On Navigating Conflict, Conflict Avoidance and Conflict Styles)
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This week we discuss the concept of conflict, how we navigate conflict according to our conflict styles and how friendships and relationships are made better by addressi…
We Listen and We Don't Judge (Reading Listener Submissions)
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This week we've taken a page out of the popular TikTok trend "We Listen and We Don't Judge" where couples take a get-out-of-judge free card to share things they secretly…
That Woo Woo Sh*t (Deconstructing and Exploring Our Faith)
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In this episode we're talking about our spirituality and the foundations of our faith, as well as what it looked like to deconstruct our faith from the religious ideolog…
You Better Stand On Some Sh*t! (On Defining & Living According To Your Personal Values)
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This week we discuss our personal values and what it means to define them. We also discuss what if means to live according to those values and what challenges might come…
The Tinfoil Hat Is On Honey! (On Conspiracy Theories and Myths We Believe In)
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What conspiracy theories and myths do you believe in? In this week's episode our fave, Gabrielle of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast joins us to talk all about the strange …
The Streets Are Terrifying (Recapping Reddit Dating Stories & Discussing Our Own Dating Preferences)
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The title says it all this week - the streets (the dating ones) are terrifying! In this week's episode we recap awkward and horrible dating experiences in addition to re…
Going No Contact (On Ending Relationships with Family to Protect Your Peace)
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In this week’s episode we discuss going “no contact” with the people we love. Deidre shares her personal experience with being no contact with her mother for the last se…
Prioritizing Pleasure Pt. 1: Pleasure Activism and Defining Pleasure for Ourselves
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In this week's episode we discuss Pleasure Activism and explore what pleasure looks like to us, along with ways of incorporating it into our lives.
Pleasure Activism is a…
Ball Up Top (On Life After Divorce and Making Life Changing Decisions)
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We're back like we never left! In this week's episode we're addressing the elephant in the room: what was the purpose of our hiatus?
We talk about it all from life trans…
Regret Is A Mudasc*** (On Coming To Terms With Our Mistakes)
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Do you ever experience regret or find yourself harping on mistakes you've made in the past? In this episode we talk about some of the biggest mistakes or embarrassing de…
Everybody's The A**hole! (AITA Reactions)
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Ready to be a little unhinged today? So are we! Britt joins us for an episode of pure chaos as we each share our picks of submissions to the infamous “Am I The A**hole” …
The Things We Learn About Trauma
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In this episode we are joined by Tarik McMillan, LPC, CCTS-I of Greater Changes / The Crucian Counselors Podcast to discuss the subject of trauma. How is trauma defined?…
Body Good Up (On Physical Care & Connection To Our Bodies)
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In this episode we explore the concept of physical wellness and the ways that we think about the care of our bodies. We touch on goals around movement and the benefits o…