Unfiltered: Unapologetic Grown Folks Conversations: Recent Episodes
Kiffany and "The Kims"
Welcome to Unfiltered where we engage in unapologetic grown folks conversations. Hosted by three friends from "The Sip", Dr. Kimberlin Sturgis, Kiffany Dugger and Kimberly McDonald-Taylor. This podcast will educate, entertain and inspire. These ladies discuss life lessons, race, spirituality, personal growth, learning to love yourself, and topics that effect us in this ever changing world.
Join Kiffany and the Kims as they share their own transparent stories that will encourage you to think and grow.
Today, we're diving deep into a topic that impacts many women but is often shrouded in mystery and misinformation: menopause and vaginal health. We will engage in a candid conversation with our special guest, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Her Down There Latrice Mason, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. With a wealth of knowledge, Latrice will provide education and resources to help you navigate your journey and offer professional advice on dealing with menopause-related vaginal health issues, including BV(bacteria vaginosis). This is your chance to get credible information directly from a trusted source.
Whether you’re approaching menopause, currently experiencing it, or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with essential information to help you understand and manage the changes that come with this natural phase of life. Tune in to "Kiffany and the Kims" and empower yourself with knowledge and strategies to maintain your vaginal health and overall well-being during menopause.
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Guest Information
Letrice Mason, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Her Down There
1622 W. Alabama St., Houston, TX 77006
Phone: 888-234-3482
Instagram & Tik Tok: @herdownthere
Instagram & Tik Tok: @vagina.np
It has been a couple of weeks since internet relationship guru Derrick Jaxn was exposed for simultaneously cheating on his wife with multiple women. Jaxn gained fame by breaking the “Bro Code” and releasing man cave secrets under the auspice of help women free themselves from toxic relationships. With his third-person analysis of his own confession, Mr. Jaxn is the gift that just keeps on giving. In this episode, we peel back the layers of Jaxn’s bizarre behavior. The ladies discuss the impact Jaxn’s advice has had on the men he has thrown under the bus and the woman who trusted him. Join us as we revisit the crime scene and try to figure out, “What the hell was he thinking?”
I’m sure by now you’ve heard the controversy surrounding Gospel recording artist Kirk Franklin. Recently, an audio of Franklin threatening his son was leaked on social media. Adding insult to injury the recording was released by Franklin’s son Kerrion. This incident has sparked a debate on old school vs. new school parenting and the thin line between abuse and dicipline. The ladies take a trip down memory lane and engage in a candid conversation about parenting. They tackle the controversial subject of spanking and how any why they chose to discipline their children.
Can you believe its Spring already? We have reached the one-year mark of the COVID-19 Pandemic. So much has happened in each of our lives since the day we were told to “lock down” and “social distance”. We have experienced various emotions during this past year; fear, rage, heartbreak, and even joy. In this episode we reflect on the highs and lows of sifting through the rubble and navigating this past year.
In this episode, we discuss the controversial Netflix film "Malcolm and Marie ." We dissected the toxic codependent relationship between Malcolm, a film director played by John David Washington, and his girlfriend Marie, a recovering addict played by Zendaya. Directed by Sam Levinson, "Malcolm and Marie" provides an uncut view of some couple's reality. In this candid conversation, we peel back layers revealing our own toxic moments and how we successfully navigated through the drama. Sit back, relax and join the conversation.
“Get over it” are words that make us cringe. The truth is there are experiences that are so traumatic we might not be able to get over them, but we can surely get through them. In Episode 4 we break through the barriers of “tough skin” and uncover the root of healing. Each of us share how we broke the cycle of holding our emotions hostage. We have been taught that strength looks stoic and void of emotion, but sometimes you have to breakdown to breakthrough. In this episode we discuss Christianity and therapy, creating a safe space for men to heal and supporting friends and family during grief and trauma. We are giving you permission to understand it’s okay not to be okay!
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What’s your favorite “Black” movie? What movie or television series influenced you the most?
We recently lost Cicely Tyson, a National Treasure and cultural icon. As a kid we remember watching movies like “Roots” that ripped the bandage off the heinous American atrocity called slavery. With all the amazing black writers, directors, actors and producers, the beauty of the African American experience is playing out before our eyes on screen. People are seeing us beyond slaves, gangsters and criminals; we are now seen as more than a statistic. In honor of Black Heritage Month in Episode 3 we ask the question, “Is Hollywood the New Storyteller of Black History?”
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Did you dream of Prince Charming, but ended up with the frog? Are you living your happily ever after or stuck somewhere in-between?
A few weeks ago, we sat down to watch the love story “Sylvie’s Love”. “Sylvie’s Love” is a drama that tells the heartwarming story of a taboo love affair between Sylvie, a graceful debutant and Robert a struggling jazz musician. Of course, the movie had us in our feelings thinking about love, soulmates and such. In this episode we ask the question, what is your relationship status? Are you currently enjoying life with your soulmate? Are you pushing through with your best line of fit or have you abandoned your fairytale romance and settled for a scatter plot? So, what’s a scatter plot? Sorry, no spoiler alerts. You’ll have to tune in to find out.
Get comfortable, pour yourself a cup of tea or whatever you enjoy sipping and listen to a little grown folks conversation.
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Welcome to our first episode of Unfiltered!
Whew! it's already been a long year and we're just approaching February. I'm sure everyone wants to find peace in whatever area has been disrupted. In this episode of Unfiltered we share our transparent stories of how each of us found our path to peace in various areas of our lives. Dr. Kim Sturgis shares how she packed up in the middle of a pandemic to move one step closer to make her dream of living abroad a reality. Kimberly McDonald Taylor shares how losing her hair helped to free her from emotional incarceration and accept how amazing she really is. Kiffany Dugger shares how embracing her quirks and learning to love her authentic self flaws an all lit her pathway to peace. This episode will feed your soul with food for thought. Get comfortable, pour yourself a cup of tea of whatever you enjoy sipping, open your hears and minds.
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