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We know you'll miss us while we're away, so here's a list of insanely inspiring podcasts to listen to:
Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of Treatings Podcast. I'm your girl, Aliyah Cheyenne, and it is just me today. I am just here to wrap up another awesome season and close out season two of the podcast.
Aliya Cheyanne:
Thank you so much to everyone who has been supporting us, who's been listening week after week, who's gone back and binged our catalog from the very beginning, which is super cool. Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to our YouTube channel. If you haven't done that yet, it's not too late, you can still do that. Thank you to everyone who has followed the show on their favorite podcast platform so that you get that auto download and you're notified whenever a new episode drops. We really appreciate you and we're really grateful for all of your support to everyone who has shared the podcast with friends and family. Whether you agree with an episode or you don't agree, you wanted to have a conversation started with someone. Thank you for using this podcast and this platform to show your support and share to everyone who has liked and followed on social media. Thank you so much for sharing the clips, for responding to us, for commenting, for sharing in your stories. We really appreciate it. That helps us to grow. If you haven't had a chance to rate or review the podcast yet, it's not too late. Just because season two is wrapping up Doesn't mean we won't be back. We'll definitely be back for another season and we would love to hear from you. Puts are unique in that there's really no feedback loop. Unless we're hearing from you in the rate and review section, unless you're sending us emails to treatingspodcastsgmailcom, we really don't know. Rating and reviewing is super important. It helps us to grow in this podcasting world. It helps us to let us know what you think about the episode, how you feel about it, what your thoughts are. It's nice to see encouragement on what we're doing and what we're putting out there, but also if you have other thoughts that you like to share, that helps too. It helps us to get better and to learn and to grow. If you haven't had a chance to take some time out of your day to just leave us a five-star review, please do that soon. We really appreciate it and we really value your time in doing so. Yeah, it's just me wrapping up this season today. If you're watching on YouTube, I'm sitting in a different place, but you can still see Teja's incredible art behind me. So if you are interested in your own custom piece by Teja linked in the show notes always is her website and her Etsy page you can definitely get a piece of art, or more than one piece of art to show your support. Get a custom piece if you're interested in that and, as always, if you're into journaling, if you want to get started with journaling, if you want to give the gift of journaling, if you're new to journaling and don't know how to even do it and want a bit of a guide to help move you through that process, you can support me as well by showing some love to the guided journal that I created, which is also linked in the show notes below.
Aliya Cheyanne:
So with that y'all, we're going to keep this one pretty brief. We are going to be taking a break. My ideal goal and vision is that this break will not be over a year like last time, but life can be unpredictable. So the beauty of this podcasting thing is that it will always be there and always be accessible. So even if we have to put it down for a time, we can always come back to it. But the hope is that this break will be short. The hope is that this break will not be so long that you forget about us. We definitely want to keep it going. We want to keep it growing.
Aliya Cheyanne:
I have personally expressed my vision and my dreams for this podcast with Mikaela and Teja repeatedly. In an ideal world, the podcast will continue to grow and be a platform that we can use to just support our ability to express our thoughts and our views and our experiences into the world and find community with people who can relate to the things that we're talking about. And I ultimately also see this being a sustainable platform that supports us in all capacities of our lives too, so I'm just hoping that we can get back to that. I know one of the keys to seeing that vision come to fruition is definitely consistency, and that has been a little tough for us in the past, but we're constantly searching for ways to make it more consistent and more sustainable. So my hope is that when we come back for the next season, we'll just keep it going and going and going, and I think one of the biggest things that hasn't made it sustainable for us in the past is just, we got to find some new platforms and some new tech to make this thing work. So one of the reasons that we're not sitting in a studio together every episode is because we are all in different places, and finding a platform that works for us, that can capture video well, that can capture audio well is going to be a new endeavor for us because the platforms that we have been using it's been a little bit of the struggle bus for the last couple of weeks.
Aliya Cheyanne:
So for those of you who tuned into the last couple of episodes, you know we had to do a little bit of a rewind to some season one episodes because the new episodes that we recorded our technology just completely failed us for those episodes, which sucks because they were really really fun. Oh, my gosh, sidebar, this is so awkward. Doing this by myself it's just like I feel like I'm talking to myself and I would rather be talking to Deisha and Micaela. But yeah, it just sucks that the technology kind of failed us the last couple of episodes and things happen. You know it's not the greatest, the biggest tragedy in the world, but it does kind of suck when you put time and energy and resources into doing a project and it just doesn't always turn out the way that you want it to.
Aliya Cheyanne:
So one of the last couple of episodes that we recorded that failed was just our commentary on, you know, four from Black Inc making his Black Inc Chicago making his rounds in the media and on Twitter and just a larger conversation around pleasure, sexuality, kinks like all kinds of stuff, and it was a really, really fun episode to record A lot of laughs, a lot of honesty and vulnerability. And it sucked so bad to record that together and then go to produce it on the back end and people's files were corrupt or messed up and audio was missing that we just couldn't retrieve. So that ultimately led us to doing like a little rewind episode for that. And then the last one we recorded that was supposed to be new for episode nine was kind of like a follow up to that initial rewind episode, just a deeper dive on love and relationships and talking about our progress since we made certain goals a couple of years ago. And we just had so many issues with that episode as well that we ultimately couldn't use what was captured in entirety because there were some audio files, just so many little tech glitches, which ultimately led us to doing a rewind for that episode too and, yeah, just a little frustrating.
Aliya Cheyanne:
So we are on a journey now where we have to figure out a platform that can work to support us, that's sustainable, that will allow us to be consistent going forward, and, yeah, that'll be something that takes place over our brief break before we come back, and I'm kind of excited about that. What else? I think the other thing too is like there are three of us and in an ideal world, just kind of how we move through the podcast would be a little bit more. I think smooth is the best word I can think of and right now we all have varying capacities with other things that are happening in our lives, so sometimes doing the stuff on the back end for the podcast is a little bit tough. We're all stretched a little bit thin, so we're always looking for ways to make the process smoother and easier. One day I hope and I imagine and I envision that we'll have a team supporting us with this. Like that's one of my biggest goals and vision, but until then it's just us figuring it out and making it work, so that also can play a role in just like the sustainability around the podcast. So these breaks are definitely needed in between.
Aliya Cheyanne:
Shout out to all these podcasts that just consistently, week after week, sometimes multiple times a week, just churn these things out because, yeah, like on the back end, it's a lot of labor involved. It's not like you just show up to record and put it out there. There's effort that takes place on the back end and I really applaud folks who are just like doing it solo or who have a team around them to kind of support them to make it what it is in the end, and my hope for us is that we'll have the ability to just make it more sustainable for us in the future. So we'll be doing some digging into that as well. And yeah, we've mentioned this before and I'll mention it again we definitely hope to have guests between the three of us. We have ideas and connections for folks that we would love to have on and we certainly want to start making that a thing because we don't just want it to be an echo chamber of us talking. We definitely want to have people in our network, incredible people in our network who are doing awesome things come and tell their stories, share their businesses, share their projects, share their experiences as well. So our hope and our goal and our desire is to also have more guests on the show in the future. So stay tuned more to come on that.
Aliya Cheyanne:
And yeah, we are excited about the next phase of the podcast, like turning out more segments that might be interesting or entertaining to you guys that you might like to hear, and just rethinking our structure for the podcast. Like, we've been in some conversation about rebranding a little bit, changing the structure a little bit, so more to come on that and yeah, I think, on that note, just piggybacking on the sustainability thing is just this idea and concept and reality of needing to rest, and we talked about rest many times on this podcast and that is something that we are excited to do on our break. There's actually a really great article in a lore that I came across that says basically, like what is up with black women in self care? Like why are we so exhausted and why is it so normalized for us? And I think it's a really great article. I'm going to link it in the show notes for anyone who might like to check it out and share it.
Aliya Cheyanne:
Yeah, but in the meantime, guys, I wanted to just briefly share some podcasts that I listened to, that I take inspiration from, that you may already be listening to or that you may want to check out in the meantime while we're gone. So one of them and I've mentioned it on here before is the lovers and friends podcast with Shan Boudre. That is probably the podcast that got me into more podcasts and thinking about my own desire to have one. It's all about love and relationships and sex and it's just really great. It's really informative. I feel like I've learned so much. I feel like it started and sparked so many conversations between me and friends and family. So if you're not already listening to that one, it's binge worthy. Go check it out.
Aliya Cheyanne:
Not just another sex podcast with Samaya is a newer podcast, but it's also very interesting and informative. Samaya started Sexual Essentials. I had the opportunity to just meet her very briefly at the Unruly Retreat in May 2023 with Sheila Marie. She's one of the teachers for that retreat. She led a manifestation and masturbation workshop and it was just juicy and informative and delicious and good, and I really like her podcast as well. So that's one to check out if you're interested.
Aliya Cheyanne:
I will also give a shout out to Dating in NYC, the podcast by Jordan Ash. So I actually went to high school with Jordan and, even though we're not close or anything like that, I really do love the Dating in NYC podcast. I think it's on a little bit of a break right now, but it's definitely an OG podcast that's been out for a very long time and I always found it very fun, very interesting, very informative, love hearing her stories and the stories of folks that have been guests on the show. So another binge worthy one, and one that's newer that I love as well the Slumflower Hour. So that one is really tailored toward what Chadera calls disobedient women, but women who don't necessarily buy into certain aspects of the patriarchy, who are finding their power, who are voicing their needs and not allowing themselves to be taken advantage of by men or anyone else for that matter. So if you want some hot takes about Dating and relationships and how to navigate through them, slumflower Hour, the Slumflower Hour is definitely one to tune into.
Aliya Cheyanne:
I've also mentioned the Hold for Maintenance podcast on our podcast several times. One of the primary hosts of that podcast is Lene Vene and it's just a really informative, entertaining space. But also just Lene's passion around how special black people are and just what we deserve in a world that is just, unfortunately, so unjust and so cruel to us is always just like, very eloquently put. And, yeah, I just find that one really informative. I always learn a lot. I always feel even smarter having listened to an episode. So if that's your thing, that's definitely one to tap into.
Aliya Cheyanne:
And on the same note I will mention the Amanda Seales show and small doses. Small doses is also by Amanda Seales. She has both of those podcasts. The Amanda Seales show is a podcast. That is a radio show that gets turned into a podcast after the radio show airs. And then small doses is her podcast and you know if you know Amanda Seales or know of Amanda Seales, and you know what energy she's bringing and she's coming with. So if that's your type of energy, if that's the type of thing that you're on when it comes to just being informed and learning and just not putting up with injustice in any capacity from anyone, then that is the vibe, so tune into that one.
Aliya Cheyanne:
There's also the Speak Easy Black Renaissance podcast, which is by Quadrie Harris, someone I also went to school with and not necessarily in touch with him now, but I deeply appreciate just his philosophical mind when it comes to certain topics and how we all navigate and move through spaces, and I appreciate the love for hip hop and the love for jazz that gets infused into that episode, into each episode. And also he is an ordained minister or pastor or preacher. I don't really understand the distinctions, that's not my field but he also shares sermons from various churches as well on there and I appreciate his take. It's not your typical Black pastor approach. I'll say that it's coming from a place that is like seeped in philosophy, radical Black politics, like appreciation for history out of Egypt. It's just food for the soul. So if you're interested in that kind of energy, that's a good one to listen to as well.
Aliya Cheyanne:
Another one I really like is called Bobo's Void. So there are short clips that are available on podcast platforms and then you get full episodes on their Patreon. But it's very interesting hearing their perspectives around a multitude of things. They talk about literally everything. The primary host is a Black South African woman and well read, reads a lot and shares thoughts from what she reads and from her experiences along with her partner, and I always like the way that listening to that podcast, just I feel like it expands my mind a little bit, because I don't always think about certain things in a certain way and it's interesting to hear alternative perspectives around certain things. So that's another good one to listen to if you're looking for something a little bit more fun. It's not so serious all the time, even though they do get into some serious shit. I would say. See the thing is podcast with Mandy B and Bridget Kelly. That's also a good one I like to listen to. Mandy B also has the Horrible Decisions podcast and I occasionally tune into that one as well.
Aliya Cheyanne:
I really like Rich and Regular with Kirsten and Julian Saunders. They're a married couple, they're podcasters, they're authors and they share a lot around saving, investing, making the switch from corporate to cashing out which is the name of their book and just being entrepreneurs and using investment funds and other kinds of things to just impassive income to support life and lifestyle, and I really enjoy their podcast. I've learned a lot about just investing and saving and thinking about money in alternative ways, and that's a good one to tune into. For the last two, I know Teja has mentioned this on the podcast as well, but she's really into Balanced Black Girl, so that is also a wholesome one to listen to if you're looking for something more uplifting and encouraging and motivational, so that's a good one to tune into. And then I know there are others she listens to as well. I think she listens to Hold for Maintenance too, maybe some others, and I know Makayla listens to some as well, but one that she put me onto is Shits and Gigs, and I have discussed with her many times my thoughts around some aspects of that podcast, but the guys do give me a good laugh every now and then. So that's one I tune into and it gives me some good laughs. So those are all really great podcasts that you can check out in the interim until we're back, if you're not already listening to them.
Aliya Cheyanne:
And last thing I'll just kind of say, guys, is it's an election year, stay woke, don't get lost in the sauce. Please don't think that your vote does not matter, because you might think you're the only person, but if 20,000 people feel the same way, or 100,000 people feel the same way, that makes a huge difference in cities and states, and Unfortunately we have a lot of different people and parties that run, but unfortunately the primary parties that we see constantly, that are always the forerunners, are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, and it has just been a mess for many, many years. So now is not the time to feel like your voice does not matter, and it's not just the presidential election, like I will always stress that your local elected officials, your state level elected officials, your congressional level elected officials matter too, so it's not just the president, it's who we're electing into these other bodies of office that make a bigger difference on your day to day life, on your city. And I know it's easy to feel discouraged and burnt out and dissatisfied, but at the end of the day, that's what they want, so that we don't show up. And in many states they're working overtime to make it damn near impossible for people to go to accessible voting stations and polling stations.
Aliya Cheyanne:
I will always say that if you really think or feel like it doesn't matter and it's not important, remind yourself that the powers that be would not be going to such great lengths to take away this ability and this right from you and make it hard If it was not important. It's important, it matters. We got to show up because you know who does show up. You know who does show up. Think about it for a second who actually shows up. We cannot let people like that win. So please, please, take it seriously.
Aliya Cheyanne:
And now is not the time to be inactive. Now is not the time to be willfully ignorant in a political climate that is just so not for the safety and protection of black people. When has it ever been? But it's getting real bad now. Now is not the time to be willfully ignorant around issues that impact the LGBTQ plus community. Now is not the time to be willfully ignorant around issues that are impacting women. Now is not the time to tap out. So I just want to remind and encourage everyone to please, please, please, pay attention, stay informed. Let your voice be heard. Don't let anyone take that right away from you. So yeah, guys.
Aliya Cheyanne:
So there was actually one clip from our previous episode that I was able to salvage, and that was a conversation around PCOS, which is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is PCOS Awareness Month this month, in September, and the clip also talked about Suicide Prevention Month. My bad trigger warning Suicide Prevention Month is this month as well, in September. So I am actually going to add that clip on to the tail end of this episode. So if you're watching on YouTube, that means you're not going to hear it here At this point. You would transition from YouTube and head over to your favorite podcast platform to catch that last segment, but if you're listening on audio, it'll play right after this.
Aliya Cheyanne:
So one thing we left out about the PCOS section in the segment that I'm going to tap on is that one of the most effective ways to manage PCOS is through diet and exercise, and, yeah, we didn't really talk about PCOS management, but we did talk a little bit more about our experiences, as Makayla and I both have it. And then we shared some resources for Suicide Prevention Month. One that I did not mention before is halfofuscom. That is also a website where folks can get mental health support if you're struggling with various things. And then also want to talk about itcom, yeah, so with that I'm going to wrap this episode. So awkward to kind of do this by myself, but just given all of the tech issues we've been having recently, it just felt like the simplest thing to do.
Aliya Cheyanne:
So we deeply appreciate you guys tuning in. We deeply appreciate your support. Thank you so much, as always, for listening and spending this quality time with us, because that's exactly what it is and we do not take that for granted. So thank you for your support and, as always, thank you for sharing. Please continue to share, to continue to rate and review and follow us on social media, and we can't wait to be back soon. The easiest way to know when we're back is to make sure you're following the show on your favorite podcast platform and also follow us on social media so that you can know when our next season is back up and running.
Aliya Cheyanne:
So, thank y'all and, yeah, we're going to tag on that last little segment and we will talk to you guys soon. Until next time, bye, and this really quick, quick transition. So highlighting that September is PCOS Awareness Month. So Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome A lot more people struggle with that than you would think. A lot of women do, a lot of black women do. It's something that I learned I had recently and I've had it since I was 18.
Aliya Cheyanne:
So or diagnosed with it, so the symptoms look different for everybody. Sometimes it's very easy to put on weight but really hard to take it off. Sometimes it could look like a super irregular periods, and people's periods will disappear for months at a time, which is glorious.
Mikhaila Rae:
I'm going to tell you that.
Aliya Cheyanne:
When that happens, or like have extra lengthy ones, which is not glorious, which I yes, some people suffer with like bad cystic acne.
Aliya Cheyanne:
Some people have fertility issues around it, some people don't. It just really varies by person. Some people get like excessive hair growth in areas that they don't want. Unfortunately, I'll be getting a little baby beard sometimes that I'll be having a wax Peaceful, thank you. The PCOS beard? So yeah, so it's PCOS Awareness Month. Pcos research is underfunded, like many women's health issues and many women's reproductive health issues. And yeah, you can get hormonal tests done like a, like a what's it called? A panel. They can run a panel to test your like testosterone and your whole bunch of other hormones, like I went to an endocrinologist for that, but I think your regular doctor can also run the panel too. I'm not sure. Yeah, so just raising awareness around that. If you have it or know someone who has it, so do a couple of us on this podcast.
Mikhaila Rae:
So, yeah, I wasn't going to also say and this just like popped into my head because of the fact that I guess yes, it is all very underfunded Like it may show up in different ways for some people, Like I, have insulin resistance. So I well, I am a diabetic at this point, but before, like I had like the, it shows up. The insulin resistance will show up on the back of your neck and it just looks like skin tags and there's like a very darkness to it, If that makes any sense. So some people you might think that is just dirt. Some people thought that it was dirt with me, but it wasn't. It's just a sign or a symptom of insulin resistance, which is also in like alignment with PCOS.
Aliya Cheyanne:
So just learned something new today.
Mikhaila Rae:
Yes, so it's not. It's not that you're dirty, it's not. It's not something to do with you, it's to do with your hormone hormonal level. Come on, girlfriend. Yes.
Aliya Cheyanne:
All right, so, and closing us on out with our mental health tip of the week. So, if you did not know, september is national suicide prevention month. Specifically, september 10th to 16th is national suicide prevention week. So if you or someone you know is struggling, please, please, please, be sure to connect with someone you trust in your network to support you or show up for the people in your life that you may be aware of. Check in on folks, because sometimes you may not be aware. But also, we wanted to share the national suicide prevention lifeline, that's 1-800-273-TALK. So if you do need support, that hotline is available and also in the States, you can dial 988 and that's a 24-7 suicide and crisis lifeline if you're in need or if you're in crisis. All right, and with that, I think that's a wrap. Thank you all for tuning in. Please be sure to like to follow, to subscribe, to share the podcast, tell a friend, tell a friend, subscribe on YouTube and we will catch y'all on the next episode. Cya bye.