In the 5th and Final episode of our Motherhood Miniseries, Liyah tells us her birthstory. With special appearances from the babies themselves, this episode will leave you in awe of what the female body is capable of. Hosted by @kNickerrss & @liyahsummers instagram: @accidentally_ok tiktok: @accidentallyok linktree.com/accidentallyok https://paypal.…

In Part 4 of the Motherhood Miniseries, the girls catch up on all things motherhood and pregnancy, aswell as take a deep dive into the moral dilemma of being an influencer. How much would it cost for you to sell crap to your followers? Hosted by @kNickerrss & @liyahsummers instagram: @accidentally_ok tiktok: @accidentallyok linktree.com/accidentall…

The newest tiny member of the Accidentally Ok Podcast is here and we are obsessed! In Part 3 of our Motherhood Miniseries, Nicole gives us the run down on her rather dramatic birth story, and tells us how a psychic predicted the date she'd go into labour! Trigger Warning: Nicole would describe her birth story as a traumatic one - but it turned out …

This week, in part 2 of our Motherhood Miniseries, Nicole's trying everything she can to kickstart labour as her due date approaches! We discuss our birthplans, Nicole's first birth, and what NOT to say to a pregnant person! Hosted by @kNickerrss & @liyahsummers instagram: @accidentally_ok tiktok: @accidentallyok linktree.com/accidentallyok https:/…

For this very special season finale, Dani interviews Leah about her latest book, Apocalypse Still. We discuss themes, inspiration, and her writing process. We also get into the myth of the Black superhero, the difficult decisions we make to survive, and how Black folks deserve alternate endings. Leah Nicole Whitcomb is a community storyteller from …

We missed you all way too much not to make a comeback. And this time, we have 2 very exciting (and tiny) updates! You don't wanna miss this one! Catch up on the last 6+ months since we "ended" the podcast. Things look a little different for us now, but the chaos remains the same. Hosted by @kNickerrss & @liyahsummers instagram: @accidentally_ok tik…

In this episode we're joined by Austen Smith of ImaginationDoulas. We discuss the imagination as a colonial construct as well as the need to integrate dreaming into our spiritual and liberation practices. We go over the principles of their project, ImaginationDoulas, and talk about how to work with the Spirit of Creativity. This is a must-listen fo…

Is your spirituality rooted in a genuine desire to connect with the Divine or is it rooted in a sense of superiority over other spiritual traditions? In this episode we answer this as well as discuss spiritual insecurity, performing spirituality for others, and seeing ourselves as divine beings. RESOURCES Apocalypse Still by Leah Nicole Whitcomb Je…

In this episode, we discuss what happens when your spiritual practice changes. We get into struggling with your purpose when the world has gone to shit, integrating Hoodoo in all aspects of our lives, and the need to tap into local plant medicine. RESOURCES Apocalypse Still by Leah Nicole Whitcomb "Get your spirit right with podcast host and Osun P…

In this episode, we tackle US propaganda and how it's causing spiritual warfare. We get into the illusion of choice, media censorship, increased militarism, and how all of our oppression is interconnected. RESOURCES Apocalypse Still by Leah Nicole Whitcomb "Meta is limiting how much political content users see. Here's how to opt out of that" by Rac…

In this episode, we're joined by Ghrey Mbenza, a neurodivergent occupational therapist who works with marginalized communities. Ghrey talks with us about neurodiversity, what it means to be Black and neurodivergent, as well as the trauma and necessary healing work from growing up as undiagnosed Black neurodivergent kids. Tasha “Ghrey” Mbenza (they/…

After an extended hiatus, we're back. While Dani moved away from Mississippi, Leah moved back so we talk about loving, leaving, and returning to Mississippi. Dani visited Senegal, and Leah is publishing a book. RESOURCES SeaSalted Honey Residency "A Night at Fontaine's" by Leah Nicole Whitcomb Pre-order Apocalypse Still by Leah Nicole Whitcomb "Epi…

It's the LAST EVER EPISODE of Accidentally Okay. The grand finale will not dissapoint, with stories of accidentally flashing tits, dogs peeing on prams, vagina injuries, a good game of "Who's More Likely" and one of the girls make a HUGE SECRET ANNOUNCEMENT. Thank you for rocking with us for the past 2 years. We love you all so much. Hosted by @kNi…

We've all faced rejection. Whether we've been turned down in the bedroom whilst wearing your sexiest lingerie, been exhiled from the friendship group or had hundreds of nasty, 1-star reviews on a project you've done, we've all been there! In their penultimate episode, the girls reminisce on some of there biggest, most humiliating rejections. Hosted…

Would you rather date a Mummy's Boy or a Daddy's Girl? Should a mum be trimming her 30+ year old sons nose hair? Is your boyfriends mum allowed to come on your Valentines Day date? Has your boyfriends mum ever tried to breastfeed you?! Nicole and Liyah discuss all of the above and more in todays episode. *TW: Brief mention of paedophilia Hosted by …

This week, grab a snack and take a trip down memory lane with Liyah and Nicole as they remember all their favourite tv shows, theme tunes and 10p sweets growing up. They ponder over whether they could survive an horror movie, win a game show or find love on Love island. What do you miss about the good old days?…

This week, your favourite chaotic duo discuss how much they’d be willing to sell their friendship for, along with some of the controversial “rules” of relationships. From posting sexy pics, to platonic date nights, to whining with strangers at the club, the girls cover it all! Hosted by @kNickerrss & @liyahsummers instagram: @accidentally_ok tiktok…

Welcome back to another week of pure accidental chaos. This week we're talking the crazy things that happen at work including work crushes, office affairs, work wives & hubbies and a hilarious story involving cat poo, genitils and anti bac wipes... You don't wanna miss it! Hosted by @kNickerrss & @liyahsummers instagram: @accidentally_ok tiktok: @a…

This week we have a follow up from our first ever episode "Accidentally Adulting". From parenthood, to marriage, to getting tired 2 hours into a night out, we discuss how, at 27 years old, we feel like "we're getting old!!!" Hosted by @kNickerrss & @liyahsummers instagram: @accidentally_ok tiktok: @accidentallyok linktree.com/accidentallyok https:/…

//SPOILERS FOR LONG DIVISION// Mississippi author Kiese Laymon joins us for our season finale. We discuss the revised version of his novel Long Division, explore themes of freedom, language, and timelessness, and talk about creating art separate from the white imagination. Kiese Laymon is a Black southern writer from Jackson, Mississippi. Laymon is…

The girls are back with the first episode of Season 3, and the chaos continues! We discuss a run in with a woman preparing to run away with a convict, the crimes we would forgive, and the wildest things we'd do for love. Hosted by @kNickerrss & @liyahsummers instagram: @accidentally_ok tiktok: @accidenatllyok linktree.com/accidentallyok https://pay…

We're joined by Starr, founder of Reckon's Black Joy. In this episode, we discuss the highs and lows of healing, leading when you feel unqualified, and Black joy as our birthright. Jonece Starr Dunigan (She/her/hers) is a journalist who gives the microphone to communities that are often ignored by mainstream media. Guided by empathy, her reporting …

In this episode, we're joined by Veronica Agard as she discusses her educational project, Ancestors in Training. We think about what how to honor our ancestors, what we want to leave our future descendants, and how to best utilize our time here on Earth. Veronica Agard (Ifáṣadùn Fásanmí) (she/her) is a poet, writer, community educator, and conn…

Are you ready to feel more energized, focused, and supported? Go to zen.ai/hoodoo and add nourishing, plant-based foods to fuel you from sunrise to sunset. In this episode, Leah needs a literary agent, and Dani needs help finding affordable housing in DC. We discuss our experiences with Black excellence and how it's overrated, steeped in capitalism…

In this episode we're joined by Nancey B. Price of the Dreaming in Color Podcast. We discuss her work, Black people's relationships to dreams, our childhood nightmares, and how daydreaming influences our creative process. Nancey B. Price is a self-taught collage artist, writer and storyteller with an appreciation for all things Black, Southern and …

We're back y'all! For our Season 6 premiere, we're talking about how we conjure alternate realities in our writing. We discuss the documented gaps in the historical lives of Black people, our resistance to writing about the past, as well as how to honor our ancestor's stories. We think about the timelessness of the South, the optimism in current af…

In this episode, we go over our Spotify Wrapped, recap our personal highs and lows of 2022, and discuss our hopes for 2023. RESOURCES Levar Burton Reads podcast WNBA Authentic Voices Fellowship Courage to Write Grant "Sometimes It Works Out but Sometimes It Don't" Leah's newsletter. "These Black Witches Are More Magical Than Halloween Myths Would H…

Let's get real about therapy! Dr. Money joins us to discuss "Ep 27 When Therapy is Not Enough." We get into Black Femininst Narrative Therapy, what it is, and how Dr. Money uses it in her practice. We discuss systemic suffering masquerading as mental illness, the ethics of involuntary hospitalization, and how everyone thinks they're sicker than the…

It's the end of the world...as we know it. We talk with Cherise Morris about her work, our anxieties and frustrations around the end of the world, and the hope we need to build a better future. Cherise Morris is an award-winning writer, interdisciplinary performance artist, ritualist, spirit worker and healer born and raised in rural Virginia and l…

In this episode we're joined by the lovely Sirene Wata. We discuss African water spirits and deities, water as a tool of enslavement and liberation, and the many ways water has showed up in our lives, writing and work. CONTENT WARNING: Mention of Suicidal Ideation 19:25-21:22 Sirene Martin is a multimedia artist hailing from south central Kentucky.…

In this epsiode, we discuss non-traditional, community, and personal altars. We get into how our relationships with our altars have changed over time as well as the offerings we can give to our ancestors and to our community. RESOURCES Hess Love's Altar Tweet "Divinity in Disability with Jade T. Perry" A Little Juju Podcast "Ancestor Demons?" Hoodo…

This episode we are talking HEARTBREAK. We bare our souls about being dumped vs being the dumpee, signs it's times for a break-up, the famous 7 stages of a break up, and of course some real life #DearDiary entires from our previous heartbreaks! You'll laugh, you might cry, and hopefully, if you're going through a break-up right now, you'll feel les…

CONTENT WARNNING // SEXUAL ASSAULT Hey y'all! For our Season 5 premiere, we tackle sex, relationships, and romance under capitalism. We get into how capitalism ruins everything, how romance should be fulfilled by communities instead of individuals., and how our friends are our lovers. References "Nine Ways That Capitalism Is Ruining Sex" by Breanne…

Have you ever had to work with someone who just does your head in? Or has your best friend invited someone ultra annoying to the friendship group? Is there a particular zodiac sign you can't tolerate?! Whatever it is, join the girls as this week, they discuss how to live a peaceful life when you're forced to be around someone who you clash with. in…

In this episode, we are joined by a wondeful guest: Kenya! She's the person behind the instagram account @Fibroisreal , a community to support, uplift and educate people about invisible disabilties and chronic illness. Kenya opens up about her struggle with Fibromyalgia and PCOS all while being a new mum. Her story is moving and eye opening. A Must…

In this episode, we can't help but pause to reflect on some of the wild things going on in the world around us. From Beyonce's new album, to the recent ban of abortion, to the cost of living crisis, Liyah and Nicole ask themselves how to keep laughing in such difficult times. Luckily, a trip down memory lane when they re-visit their teeange diaries…

In this weeks episode we are joined by the wonderful founder and designer of the fashion brand SIO Studio. Best known for her pieces made from upcycled vintage levi's and her sexy mesh sets, Chelsea talks to us about being a self taught small business owner, teaches us that practice really does make perfect and shares her thoughts on our fashion fl…

Nicole and Liyah are back with a BANG... Literally! This episode covers all things SEX. From myths, to kinks to sugar daddy dilemnas all topped off with the stories of their very first times! instagram: @accidentally_ok tiktok: @accidenatllyok linktree.com/accidentallyok https://paypal.me/accidentallyok?locale.x=en_GB…

It's our season finale and we wanted to end it by talking about our inner child/teen healing. We get into what initiated our healing, what our inner child/teen needs from us, and the fact that this work is lifelong. Visions of the Evolution: The Revolution Will Be Magical is a film and a ritual! It’s a prayer, a spell and an invocation that opens u…

In this episode, we discuss call-out culture on social media and whether it's effective in holding people accountable for their words and actions. We also tackle Black leaders, elitism among Black academics, tussling with Gen Z, and how to hold space for young people who are still learning. SPONSOR: Let's Make Art Let’s Make Art is a crafting compa…

TRIGGER WARNING // SUICIDE & SELF-HARM What do we do when therapy is not enough? We discuss our therapy journeys, which types of therapy we've done, as well as the success and limitations of therapy. We also get into some alternative forms of healing because help should be accessible to all of us. SPONSOR: Let's Make Art Let’s Make Art is a craftin…

Life is full of suffering. Why would we take on more suffering when we don't have to? Today, we discuss, religious propaganda, capitalist mentality, and relationship norms around suffering. We also get into obnoxious confidence, what it is, and how we can use it to live our best lives. Resources "Letting Go of Unnecessary Suffering" Leah's Newslett…

Let's talk about plants, baby! We discuss our houseplant journey, the lessons we've learned from taking care of houseplants, and the mental health benefits of green spaces. BE A PATRON! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hoodooplantmamas SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @hoodooplants Instagram: @hoodooplantmamas EMAIL & SPONSOR INQUIRIES hoodooplantmamas@gmail.…

In this episode, we discuss the act of dreaming and how it showed up in our childhood. Using Toni Morrison's 1988 Sarah Lawrence College's commencement speech, we discuss dreaming as an act of liberation, the role dreaming plays in abolition work, and how we've dreamed our lives into existence. Resources Divining Poets: Clifton: A Quotable Deck fro…

It's the season finale!!! From the struggles of womanhood, to hilarious ‘Icks’, and funny stories YOU shared with us, we cover it all in the last episode of Season 1. Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/accidentally_ok/ Support us -https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/accidentallyok?locale.x=en_GB

We're starting season four talking all about love. This episode is dedicated to the late bell hooks. We discuss her book: All About Love: New Visions as well as exploring the very normal need for romantic love. This episode is sponsored by Bitcaftbotanica.com. Bitcraftbotanica.com is a female, Black-owned online botanica for all your spiritual need…

As its Valentines day soon how could we not talk about all things love? From bad dates, first loves and singlehood... We're covering all the bases! Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/accidentally_ok/ Support us -https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/accidentallyok?locale.x=en_GBBy Liyah Summers & Nicole Whitcombe

In this episode Nicole and Liyah get deep as they share their personal experiences with toxic relationships. TW: Emotional Abuse, Toxic Relationships Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/accidentally_ok/ Support us -https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/accidentallyok?locale.x=en_GBBy Liyah Summers & Nicole Whitcombe

In this week's episode, we chat all about the book that transformed our lives: The Magic, by Rhonda Byrne. "No matter who you are, no matter where you are, no matter your current circumstances, The Magic is going to change your entire life!" Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/accidentally_ok/ Support us -https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/accidenta…

It wouldn't be the last episode of 2021 if it didn't come with technical difficulties, covid and colds! Join Liyah and Nicole as they remember some of the major events of the year, look back on their achievements and get ready for Christmas in a conspiracy filled chit chat. Merry Christmas! Hosted by @kNICkerrsss and @LiyahSummers https://instagram…