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As the pandemic stretches on, Nic and Lala turn away from isolation and dream into the communities that would nourish and sustain them, exploring the intentionality, values, and vulnerability that would be required to bring these dreams into reality. Song of the week: My Kind of Love by Emeli Sandé

When is laughter medicine, and when is it something more harmful? In this episode, Nic and Lala break down their ideas about comedy, the responsibility of the comedian, and the alchemy they believe it can offer us. Song of the week: Mooo! by Doja Cat

If we were freed from the pressures of healing our past or controlling our present, what would we be able to access about who we are, and all we’ve done? In this episode, Nic and Lala explore what it means to tap into distant parts to receive the wisdom they’ve held all along. Song of the week: I Am by Kindred the Family Soul

Do you know how to make contact with your younger self? In this episode, Nic and Lala explore therapeutic time travel and begin to transform the circumstances that keep parts of them stuck in the past. Song of the week: Never Would Have Made It by Teyana Taylor

We long to be seen the way we see ourselves - to be understood. And yet, what seems to be a foundational part of being in relationship often feels elusive. In this episode, Nic and Lala discuss the inevitability, the pain, and the gifts of being misunderstood. Song of the week: Don’t let me be misunderstood by Nina Simone

Success is a loaded word, coopted by capitalism and often connected to money, power, fame and fortune. But do these definitions of success actually work for you? In this episode, Nic and Lala offer reflections on what this word means and how we can re-orient ourselves to it. Song of the week: Free Mind by Tems

Not ones to beat around the bush, Nic and Lala dive in to discuss the impact that their periods have had on them over time, how they've navigated pain and intimacy, and what it means to chart a new course in their relationship to their cycles. Song of the week: And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers

After 5 seasons of beautiful, Black excellence, dazzling visuals, a soundtrack that just won’t quit, and laughs to last forever, our beloved comedy series has ended. In this spoiler-laden episode, Nic and Lala chat about their biggest takeaways and lessons learned from watching Issa Rae’s HBO series. Song of the week: Insecure by Bryson Tiller & Jazmine Sullivan

In this last episode of 2021, Nic and Lala reflect on the last six months of extreme weather and natural disasters in so-called BC, and the feelings of grief, overwhelm, and impending doom that has come with them. They explore what it means to cope under these conditions, and how to keep ahold of both the precariousness and preciousness of life. Song of the week: Made of Gold by Ibeyi

Simple words spoken to us in childhood can create lasting imprints on how we take up space, and the lessons of unlikely teachers can drastically alter the path of every relationship we have. In this episode, Nic and Lala share some of the most impactful teachings and teachers in their life. Song of the week: Appletree by Erykah Badu

In this episode, Nic and Lala discuss their respective wishes for acceptance and peace, what makes these states elusive, and the paradox of living inside and outside of what we have and what we long for at the same damn time. Song of the week: The Other Side by Jazmine Sullivan

In this episode, Nic and Lala share what it has meant to them and how they engage and plan to sustain decolonization as a lifelong committed practice. song of the week: Zombie by Fela Kuti

What do you keep hidden? What secrets, desires or parts of yourself would you prefer to tuck away into the crevices of shame? In this episode, Nic and Lala tap into their vulnerability and speak on the areas of their life that, when brought into the light, can be examined, understood and transformed.  Song of the week: Don't Judge Me by Janelle Monáe

Whether we care to admit it or not, most of us resonate with a deep desire to be loved, accepted and cherished. But in practice, much can get in the way of receiving the love we so deserve. In this episode, Nic and Lala explore what it means to be loved in all ways, and from all directions. Song of the week: Ex-Factor by Lauryn Hill

What do we risk when we enter conflicts in our friendships? And what do we risk when we avoid them? In this episode, Nic and Lala explore fear and vulnerability by discussing trust, conflict, and hurt in their own friendship. Song of the week: Best Friend by Pharrell

Personal healing and collective liberation work is taxing, and in the midst of this labour, our ability to take a break and feel some respite can become a luxury. So what can we use to keep us afloat? In this episode, Nic and Lala talk about what cultivating sacred presence, striking balance, and showing up in our own lives—for ourselves—can afford us. Song of the week: Just Fine by Mary J. Blige

As the world celebrates Pride month, Nic and Lala trace the evolution of Pride from a radical liberation movement to what often feels like a depoliticized corporate party, and call for Two-Spirit, queer and trans BIPOC to regain our rightful place as leaders of Pride movements. Song of the week: Crazy Classic Life by Janelle Monae

In this episode, Nic and Lala reflect and mourn the ongoing genocide of Indigenous peoples, grieving the enormous loss of life following the recovery of 215 childrens’ bodies in Kamloops, and offer actionable ways that all settlers can work towards accountability for our complicity. Song of the week: Where Do We Go From Here by Solange

If all our faves are problematic, can they still be our faves? In this episode, Nic and Lala discuss the ethics of loving problematic art, humanizing artists, and the responsibilities of the audience. Song of the week: Moment of Clarity by Jay-Z

Our impact on the world around us can often feel intangible. While we know our lives are more than our labour or careers, the notion of legacy often gets boiled down to fame, popularity or being “known” for something--but what else is possible? In this episode, Nic and Lala offer their ideas on relationships and values as forms of legacy, and how the small ripples of our actions can cause massive waves of care for generations to come.  Song of the week: I Was Here by Beyonce.