no pretense 005: Black Trauma Ft. Marlon Rice

no pretense 006: Mental Health Ft. Jamila Collins

Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud In this week's episode Jason chats with Jamila Collins, fellow alum of THE Hampton University about mental health. Tune in as Jamila details what life is like living with bipolar disorder and also hear Jason open up about his struggles with anxiety. Together the two discuss medication, healthy habits that make life easier, navigating relationships with mental disorders, and therapy. Items Mentioned: Guest: Jamila Collins Listen: The Cheat Code Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059] Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: @nopretensepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/nopretensepodcast/] Contact: nopretensepodcast@gmail.com no pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: The Cheat Code podcast. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

no pretense 005: Black Trauma Ft. Marlon Rice

Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Tune in as your host, Jason Vives talks with the Director of Special Events for Bed-Stuy Restoration Corp, Marlon Rice. In a conversation that didn't go as expected, the two friends talk about their experience with trauma as Black men and people, respectability politics, and more. Items Mentioned: Guest: Marlon Rice, Marlon is the Director of Special Events for Bed-Stuy Restoration Corps, and he's the founder of Good People NYC, an event production company aimed at connecting culture to community. mrice@restoraationplaza.org goodpeoplenycstage@gmail.com Listen: The Cheat Code Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059] Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: @nopretensepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/nopretensepodcast/] Contact: nopretensepodcast@gmail.com no pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: The Cheat Code podcast. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

no pretense 004: Infidelity Part 1: A Woman's Perspective Ft. Kai

Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Why do some women cheat? It's a question posed on this week's episode of the no pretense podcast. A question to reflect on: Do you miss obvious signs of distress and unease in your relationship when you're not present? Our guest believes so, and she may be on to something. Tune in to hear your host Jason chat with the beloved Kai about her experience with being cheated on and being the one to dip out. Items Mentioned: Guest: Kai Listen: The Cheat Code Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059] Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: @nopretensepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/nopretensepodcast/] Contact: nopretensepodcast@gmail.com no pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: The Cheat Code podcast. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

no pretense 003: Manhood ft. Uncle Fred

Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud In this episode, Jason sits with the beloved Uncle Fred to discuss manhood and masculinity. Together, the two discuss the generational differences between what's considered "manly" and how their definitions have evolved as they aged, became parents, and experienced life. It's a conversation that ends in tears and will touch your heart. Items Mentioned Guest: Uncle Fred Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: @nopretensepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/nopretensepodcast/] Contact: nopretensepodcast@gmail.com no pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: The Cheat Code podcast. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059] Additional production and editing by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions. [https://wordieproductions.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

no pretense 002: Forgiving Yourself (To Freedom) ft. Andrea O'Brien-Vives

Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Tune in as your host Jason Vives sits with his forever favorite co-host, friend, and wife Andrea, as they discuss forgiving themselves. Together, the two detail experiences of failing hard (in their opinion), and letting those they love down. Jason discusses his dream of rapping, while Andrea reveals the moment she realized she still felt deep shame about not finishing high school in the way she hoped. Phew. It gets deep and goes there. Items Mentioned: Guest: Andrea O'Brien-Vives Listen: The Cheat Code Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059] Listen: Triggered [https://play.acast.com/s/triggered] Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: @nopretensepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/nopretensepodcast/] Contact: nopretensepodcast@gmail.com no pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: The Cheat Code podcast. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059] Additional production and editing by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions. [https://wordieproductions.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.