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
Let's Talk About Hoe Phases
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Have you had a "hoe phase?" Do you believe that every person should have a phase or opportunity in life to completely explore their sexuality and preferences? In contin…
Keep That Same Energy For Black Women
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Do you believe that Black women should be "Black first," "woman first," or is the combination of both inescapable? This week we've dropped an additional episode to discu…
Your Colorism Is Not A Preference (Part 2)
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Have you ever perpetuated colorism? This week we're joined by Aniska, Diamond, and Ludence for a two-part discussion on the effects of colorism. In today's episode, the …
Your Colorism Is Not A Preference (Part 1)
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Do you know what colorism is? Have you ever experienced colorism or taken part in it? Do you think it's still a relevant topic? This week we're joined by Aniska Tonge, D…
Jada Pinkett Smith Is Entangled!?
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So what REALLY happened between Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina? Is Will really cool with all of this? Can the Smiths still be considered "relationship goals?" This…
Going On W/ A Lotta F*** With Theron Thomas!
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Ever wondered who is behind the pen for some of your favorite hits including Miley Cyrus' "We Can't Stop" and Rihanna's "Man Down?" For our Season 3 finale, we're joine…
Let's Talk About Virginity
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What was the experience of losing your virginity like? How was the idea of virginity presented to you as a child by your family? Did your parents speak with you about se…
Is The United States A Colonizer?
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Can the U.S. still be considered a colonialist country? Have you ever heard of the dozens of territories owned by the United States? This week three fellow U.S. Virgin I…
Should Everyone Go To Therapy?
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Have you ever been to therapy? Do you believe that therapy is something everyone should try therapy at some point in their lives? For this week's episode, licensed profe…
Does Cancel Culture Really Exist?
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Do you believe in the idea of "cancel culture?" Have you ever had an artist or well known person you admire be "canceled" for doing or saying something inappropriate? Ca…
Everybody Knows That Boys Don't Cry
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Are boys and men really allowed to cry? Are men given space in our society to be vulnerable, sensitive, or display weakness? This week Andre and Malcolm join the podcast…
The Friendship Breakup
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Have you ever "broken up" with a friend? How was the ending of this friendship different or similar to a breakup in a romantic relationship? This week we're joined by Ti…
The Infamous List Of Dating Requirements
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Have you ever created a list of requirements for a potential partner? Is your list realistic? This week we discuss the infamous checklist that many people create when se…
Being Black In A Diaspora
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Are you aware of all of the different worldwide communities that make up the African diaspora? In this episode Jordan joins us for a discussion on all of the differences…
The Ways We Learned To Love Ourselves
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Can you confidently say that you love yourself? What has your journey to self-love looked like? In this episode, poet, author, and self-care/self-love advocate Nena Love…
The People That Make The Baby
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Are you in a co-parenting relationship or are you the product of a co-parenting dynamic? In this week's episode, we discuss co-parenting along with Deidre's personal jou…
The Depression You Can't Heal
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics such as depression, suicidal actions and suicidal ideations. Former residential therapist and suicide loss survivor Brigit…
The Loss Of Kobe & Gigi Bryant
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Trigger Warning: This episode includes commentary on death, grief, mourning and loss and specifically discusses the death of Kobe Bryant. This week we're discussing the …
The Things We Learn From Our Fathers
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Do you have a good relationship with your father or would you describe it as more complicated? In this week's episode Ludence Romney joins the podcast in an open convers…
The Fat Woman I See In The Mirror
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What is the lived experience really like for women who identify as fat or plus-sized? Plus-model and pageant queen Audrey Malone joins us to dive into the realities of e…