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DeNeece and Iza, two women who couldn’t be more different, come together to set the stage for having *those* difficult conversations. DeNeece grew up on a farm in Oklahoma and now lives child-free in the burbs of Austin, TX, with her husband of 9 years. Iza was brought up in the backstreets of the North End of Detroit, MI. She is a same-sex loving, single nana. Together, we’re tackling popular culture, current events, and all around fuckery…it’s just a position. Support this podcast: https:/ ...
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Neurodiversity. ASD, ADHD, Transgender, Homosexual. All started out being treated as diseases. While some have started the transition to being an identity instead of a disease, the stench of the disease label lingers: conversion therapy, legal obstacles to transgendered life…and then there’s ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) & ADHD (Attention Deficit …
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Isa takes a hard look at why money equates to success in her life. DeNeece shares why money has never been a driving force. DeNeece quotes Josh Kopel, a restaurateur, tech pioneer, and host of Full Comp, a podcast hosting thought-leaders from the restaurant industry, on what he's found to be the true definition of success and how it's changed his l…
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In the US, the pursuit of happiness is a constitutional right and the happiness industry (yes, there is such a thing) is constantly peddling products that give us a temporary boost of dopamine, the happiness hormone. But, what really makes us happy? Is there anything we can do to feel truly satisfied with our lives? Co-hosts Iza and DeNeece take a …
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Today we talk about how confusing navigating the mental health system in the US can be and how important it is to get help. Introducing new segments: They Won't Let Us be Great and Asshat of the Week! You have got to hear what these people have been up to, y'all! Co-Hosts: DeNeece and Iza Produced by DeNeece --- Send in a voice message: https://pod…
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Food is so complicated, y'all! Today we talk food & body positivity. Segments: The Ratchet Effect: Body Shaming is Ratchet Alternative Reflections: Science is Getting it Wrong Check out DeNeece's blog for one serving recipes: www.cookingsingle.net Co-Hosts: Iza and DeNeece Produced by DeNeece --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.…
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BONUS: Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, Maj Toure and Black Guns Matter
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Once we finished speaking about relationship anarchy, Candace Owens, and the 20 Senators' letter demanding the FDA ban the abortion pill for Episode 6 and with the mics still live, our conversation turned to Justice for Breonna Taylor, gun culture in working and middle class white families, Maj Toure and his organization Black Guns Matter, and how …
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$100 Give Away! Tuesday, September 15, 2020, is the last day to submit your stories to us by voicemail for a chance to win a $100 Visa giftcard. To get your entry included, simply call into 512-766-4744 and leave a voicemail with your name and contact info along with a story. That's it! It can be any story you like: transformative, family history/l…
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To be or not to be....a mother. And, if you do choose to be a mom, what if you regret it? Today Iza talks about dealing with the difficult decision of becoming a mom and facing those moments of regret. DeNeece talks about choosing not to be a mom and how living between the labels of childless and child-free can be awkward. Segments include: The Rat…
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Today we explore stories that tell us who we are and the stories that we tell to ourselves and others about who we are. Segments: Advice nobody asked us for on Reddit Mansplainers and Pearl Clutchers Featuring audio from Dinesh D'Souza on Laura Ingraham's program on Fox News that originally aired on August 20, 2020. Fair use for the purposes of com…
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What would you say if you had 5 minutes to speak your mind to the Democratic nominees for president and vice president? We take the opportunity to let them know and we want to know what you would say too! Leave us a voicemail at https://anchor.fm/jusaposition/message Oh, did you know that DeNeece is an anarchist? Whhhaaattttt????? Segments today: T…
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Double standards in music? Well, of course. The gender stereotypes pervade every facet of life! We sift through these stereotypes in Hip Hop with juicy examples. Segments this episode are Relationship Advice No One Asked Us for (on Reddit) and Mansplainers & Pearl Clutchers. Co-Hosts: Iza and DeNeece Produced by DeNeece Creative Commons music from …
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Exploring the Angry Black Woman Stereotype
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Women who dare to be assertive feel the impact of gender stereotypes daily at work and in personal relationships. Black women are dismissed as just another angry black woman. White women are dismissed as bitches. Today, we explore the origin of the Angry Black Woman stereotype. Additional segments this week are The Rachet Effect and Alternative Ref…
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We're gearing up for the launch on Friday, August 7! Are you ready???? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jusaposition/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jusaposition/support
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Coming to your favorite podcast platform on Fridays starting August 7! We discuss the intersection of black and white culture through sociological, theological, political, and financial ideologies, current events, and all around fuckery; and, have those difficult conversations with a little irreverence and a lot of spice. It's serious stuff from pe…
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