Always in Bloom

Marriage or Mirage?

Marriage! Where does it fit in today's world? As women or nonbinary are we still striving for marriage?   Marriage is a huge topic to tackle but today's episode will break down marriage from the point of view of a young married woman, a young divorcee, an older married woman, and a host that's not into it at all. Special guests Liselot Rosado & Roslyn Ali join hosts Grace Annette & Muhyi to figure out if a marriage can really be considered a happy ending or is the idea. just a mirage. Always in Bloom Instagram: @aib.connect Twitter: @aib.connect Patreon: patreon.com/alwaysinbloom [http://patreon.com/alwaysinbloom] Muhyi’s Instagram: @_shingg Grace’s Instagram: @graceannettee Guest Information: Liselot’s Instagram: @lisaapinkk Roslyn’s Instagram: @roslynalix3 Sources:  https://www.livingfacts.org/en/articles/2021/10-facts-about-love-in-america [https://www.livingfacts.org/en/articles/2021/10-facts-about-love-in-america] https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/02/13/8-facts-about-love-and-marriage/ [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/02/13/8-facts-about-love-and-marriage/] https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/relationships/a32759/marriage-facts-today/ [https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/relationships/a32759/marriage-facts-today/] https://www.weddingforward.com/curiously-fun-wedding-facts/ [https://www.weddingforward.com/curiously-fun-wedding-facts/] https://psychcentral.com/lib/7-persistent-myths-about-marriage [https://psychcentral.com/lib/7-persistent-myths-about-marriage]#4 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/having-sex-wanting-intimacy/202106/10-dangerous-myths-about-marriage [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/having-sex-wanting-intimacy/202106/10-dangerous-myths-about-marriage]

Heaux Friends

This episode is about our heaux friends, whether she is us or we are living vicariously through them, they are an essential part to life! Pick’em, Drop’em, Take their money, take their souls, repeat! The heaux/heaux friend has taught us many things. Muhyi & Grace speak with Nichelle Hawkins to define being a heaux and what space that takes up in the female journey. Always in Bloom: Instagram: @aib.connect Twitter: @aib.connect Patreon: patreon.com/alwaysinbloom [http://patreon.com/alwaysinbloom] Muhyi’s Instagram: @_shingg Grace’s Instagram: @graceannettee Guest Information: Nichelle’s instagram: @ohshells Source: https://www.tatler.com/gallery/most-influential-royal-mistresses-throughout-history [https://www.tatler.com/gallery/most-influential-royal-mistresses-throughout-history] https://www.factinate.com/people/43-seductive-facts-historical-mistresses/ [https://www.factinate.com/people/43-seductive-facts-historical-mistresses/] https://historycollection.com/mistresses-and-lovers-of-historical-figures-who-left-their-mark-on-history/3/ [https://historycollection.com/mistresses-and-lovers-of-historical-figures-who-left-their-mark-on-history/3/] https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/513653/is-ho-hoe-basically-an-equivalent-of-whore-which-differs-only-stylisticall [https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/513653/is-ho-hoe-basically-an-equivalent-of-whore-which-differs-only-stylisticall] https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheVamp [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheVamp] https://byrslf.co/the-virgin-whore-dichotomy-and-why-women-cannot-destroy-it-fb1bcf95a8ff [https://byrslf.co/the-virgin-whore-dichotomy-and-why-women-cannot-destroy-it-fb1bcf95a8ff] https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MadonnaWhoreComplex [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MadonnaWhoreComplex]

STDs, HPV, the ABCs of Doctors Visits

Going to the doctor can be a charged experience for anyone, whether you're healthy, not healthy, or questioning your health. Being a womxn and going to the doctor can be especially challenging. This episode aims to answer some of the questions and concerns you might have before or even after your doctor's visit. In one of our most important episodes of the season, Muhyi & Grace are joined by Senior Clinical Researcher Chelsi Nurse to break down the Black female experience at the doctor's office. Support our latest feature film here seedandspark.com/fund/aib-amara [http://www.seedandspark.com/fund/aib-amara] Always in Bloom: Instagram: @aib.connect Twitter: @aib.connect Patreon: patreon.com/alwaysinbloom [http://patreon.com/alwaysinbloom] Muhyi’s Instagram: @_shingg Grace’s Instagram: @graceannettee Guest Information: Chelsi’s instagram:@itssmechelsiii Chelsi's publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33279467/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33279467/] Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/womens-health.htm [https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/womens-health.htm] https://healthcare.utah.edu/womenshealth/patient-education/ [https://healthcare.utah.edu/womenshealth/patient-education/] https://www.midatlanticwomenscare.com/well-women-care/womens-health-myths-debunked-by-a-gynecologist/ [https://www.midatlanticwomenscare.com/well-women-care/womens-health-myths-debunked-by-a-gynecologist/] https://www.greaterthan.org/sexually-transmitted-diseases/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqvaNBhDLARIsAH1Pq52vntwCQO-N7BgP9UsPDCvtFyPM3PFcvEH4AKZCz9Y_j_OLKNAkrWsaAhhREALw_wcB [https://www.greaterthan.org/sexually-transmitted-diseases/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqvaNBhDLARIsAH1Pq52vntwCQO-N7BgP9UsPDCvtFyPM3PFcvEH4AKZCz9Y_j_OLKNAkrWsaAhhREALw_wcB]

It’s Nippy Out!

Free the nipple! Or not? Why do we choose to wear them or not wear them? Are they necessary or a social construct we are used to following? What are the long-term effects of bra wearing? This episode will answer all these questions. From ancient times to modern-day, bras have been a part of womenswear for thousands of years. We’re here with Doctor of Chiropractic Nicole Psota, to learn more.    Always in Bloom Instagram: @aib.connect  Twitter: @aib.connect  Patreon: patreon.com/alwaysinbloom  Muhyi’s Instagram: @_shingg  Grace’s Instagram: @graceannettee   Guest Information: Dr. Nicole’s Instagram: @drpsotanicole  Email: drpsotachiro21@gmail.com   Sources: https://www.health.com/style/bra-myths https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/fashion/g1291/bra-history/

We OUTSIDEEEE

Traveling is fun, adventurous and life-changing. We want to experience new things, eat new foods, and meet new people. But our main goal is to come back home to be able to share our experiences with our loved ones. In this episode, we are sharing our travel experiences, how as women & theydies we prepare for a trip, precautions we take and things we do to ensure a great trip. From booking flights, airbnbs, hotels to TSA approved protection devices and outfits. Author, Comedian, and Boxer, Nina Kharoufeh joins Muhyi & Grace to discuss the real part of traveling and being ousside. Always in Bloom: Instagram: @aib.connect Twitter: @aib.connect Patreon: patreon.com/alwaysinbloom [https://www.patreon.com/alwaysinbloom] Muhyi’s Instagram: @_shingg Grace’s Instagram: @graceannettee Guest Information: Nina’s instagram: @ninakharoufeh Source: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2021/jun/10/why-black-solo-female-travel-is-a-radical-act [https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2021/jun/10/why-black-solo-female-travel-is-a-radical-act] https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/black-girls-take-world-georgina-lawton [https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/black-girls-take-world-georgina-lawton] https://sojournies.com/black-women-travel-solo/ [https://sojournies.com/black-women-travel-solo/] https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/lessons-black-traveler-cmd/index.html [https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/lessons-black-traveler-cmd/index.html]