
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.
Episodes
125 episodes
Pungin Melee (Surviving In The Coldest Conditions)
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 we wanted to touch on before we head off on another break! Got ideas for nex...
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Season 11
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Episode 16
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1:22:20

"Miss" Information: F*ck Around and Find Out
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 hard to tell what's being fed to you. How do you verify that what you're readi...
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Season 11
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Episode 15
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1:01:11

Singlehood, Solitude, and Self-Love
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 of romantic connections being mutually exclusive. We also discuss the impo...
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Season 11
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Episode 14
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1:02:02

The ADHD Be ADHD'ing (A Dive Into Diagnosis and Navigating Neurodivergence)
In today's episode our literal FAVE Tyrone joins us for a hilariously h...
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Season 11
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Episode 13
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1:52:05

That's Why You Act Like That! (An Intro To Understanding Your Astrology)
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 signs that help to explain more about who we are and the paths our lives take....
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Season 11
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Episode 12
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1:19:36

And That's On Community! (What It Takes To Be In Community With Others)
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 incorporate that framework into your life, and why we struggle with the conc...
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Season 11
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Episode 11
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49:32

Pungin Melee! (Grammy's Recap, Dating Woes, and More!)
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 up because we stay busy, so for this episode we took a moment to do that.
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Season 11
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Episode 10
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1:20:38

Just Cuss Them Out! (On Navigating Conflict, Conflict Avoidance and Conflict Styles)
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 addressing conflict sooner.
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Season 11
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Episode 9
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49:39

We Listen and We Don't Judge (Reading Listener Submissions)
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 do, say, or feel with their partner. To get in on the fun, our sis...
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Season 11
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Episode 8
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1:31:04

That Woo Woo Sh*t (Deconstructing and Exploring Our Faith)
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 ideologies we were born into.Has your spirituality ever shifted? What other...
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Season 11
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Episode 7
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41:42

You Better Stand On Some Sh*t! (On Defining & Living According To Your Personal Values)
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 in the way of fully living true to them. Have you ever though...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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42:30

The Tinfoil Hat Is On Honey! (On Conspiracy Theories and Myths We Believe In)
What conspiracy theories and myths do you believe in? In this week's episode our fave, Gabrielle of the Ca...
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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1:16:34

The Streets Are Terrifying (Recapping Reddit Dating Stories & Discussing Our Own Dating Preferences)
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 reading a few dating horror stories straight from Reddit. We also talk about ...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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55:52

Going No Contact (On Ending Relationships with Family to Protect Your Peace)
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 several years.We discuss the types of scenarios that might lead to you...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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52:19

Prioritizing Pleasure Pt. 1: Pleasure Activism and Defining Pleasure for Ourselves
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 term coined by author adrienne marie brown. You can find her work <...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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50:26

Ball Up Top (On Life After Divorce and Making Life Changing Decisions)
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 transitions and changes to leaning into our intuition to make major ...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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51:34

Regret Is A Mudasc*** (On Coming To Terms With Our Mistakes)
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 decisions we've made and why it's important not to lean too deeply into shame...
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Season 10
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Episode 15
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1:17:30

Everybody's The A**hole! (AITA Reactions)
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” thread on Reddit and share our personal opinions on them. Main F...
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Season 10
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Episode 14
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1:47:04

The Things We Learn About Trauma
In this episode we are joined by Tarik McMillan, LPC, CCTS-I of Greater Changes / The Crucian Counselors Podcast to discuss the subject of ...
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Season 10
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Episode 13
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1:46:19

Body Good Up (On Physical Care & Connection To Our Bodies)
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 of movement, connecting with our bodies through activities like body scannin...
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Season 10
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Episode 12
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1:35:35

God...WTF?
In this episode Kayra Jay returns to the pod for the first time since 2020 where our conversation centers on self-discovery and the importance of listening to the messages being sent your way wh...
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Season 10
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Episode 11
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1:37:03

The Things We Learn From Generation X
In this episode Roshini aka Glamazini joins us to discuss life lessons across the generational divide. As a representative of Gen X, she shares her wisdom of life in the 40s as we discuss...
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Season 10
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Episode 10
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1:33:19

Decolonize This Mudasc*nt! (On The Impact of Colonialism)
In this episode we revisit an earlier conversation on colonialism and its impact on communities of color with a focus on the Virgin Islands community. Gabrielle Querrard is back on the show with all of her wisdom on the impact of colonialism an...
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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1:53:49

The Things We Learn From Black Men
In this episode Andre's back on the pod for an open and honest conversation between Black men and Black women about our relationships, where we struggle to be seen by each other and where we could be doing more for each other. We di...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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1:37:55

The Things We Learn From Each Other (Good Up's 100th Episode)
CELEBRATE WITH US! This episode marks the 100th episode of The Good Up Podcast. Today we recap the show and discuss all of the lessons we’ve learned from each other along the way. Main Feed Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Hear ...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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1:13:51
