BLK FLNGS Podcast
Blk Flngs is a bi-weekly podcast covering mental health, self care and personal development. Hosts, Ilia and Monica, will take listeners on their shared journey of self improvement as they unpack their personal therapy sessions and have necessary conversations often shied away from in the black community.
Episodes
37 episodes
Too Real for TV?
This episode, Ilia and Monica discuss how therapy is portrayed in television, from dramas like A Million Little Things and This is Us to reality shows like The Real Housewives. They continue to unravel layers of...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:03:54
Never Deny a Good Cry
Welcome back! This episode, Ilia and Monica discuss taking the time to reflect on their accomplishments rather than always pushing forward, and rekindle the conversation on setting boundaries when it comes to caring for family and friends. As w...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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40:59
What Had Happened Was...
Annnnnnnnddd we're back.After a brief (re: long) hiatus, we are back for season 4! We catch y'all up on what has been going on in our lives, our recent therapy sessions, and our goals for season 4.If you are listening to this ep...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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47:10
Hindsight is 20/20
Happy New Year!On the season finale of Blk Flng Podcast, we catch up on our latest therapy session(s), and reflect on the year that was 2020! Ilia discusses birthday blues turning 30 during the pandemic and Monica shares her h...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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45:48
Therapy + Puppy Love
This week, we catch up on our latest therapy session(s), but mainly talk about the new furry additions to our households! We get very candid about puppy parenting woes (also known as puppy blues), the joy our pups bring into our lives, and thin...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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51:54
Healing is a Journey with Listiner Inspires
This week, we are joined by Listiner Inspires, organizer of the Healing is a Journey conference. We talk about personal mental health issues and overcoming difficult obstacles, such as Listiner's fight with breast cancer (w...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:22
Meditation & Medication, A Conversation with a BasicBlaecGirl.
This week the ladies sit down with writer, creator, and overall woman of many talents Jagger Blaec. They discuss her personal journey to mental wellness through therapy, yoga, medication, and meditation. They talk about finding the perfec...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:01:35
Anxiously 'Biden' Our Nails...
This week, the ladies catch up on their recent therapy sessions regarding everything coming to a tipping point as the election draws near and COVID-19 fatigue sets in. Ilia shares how her need for control has her actually wanting to intentional...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:02:30
Each One Teach One-The Voting Episode feat One Swayze
Welcome to the BONUS episode!For this week's BONUS episode the ladies sit down with music artist One Swayze. They discuss the importance of voting in the black community and why this election is critical. They talk abo...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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54:31
The Nuance of It All
Thanks for tuning in!This week, the ladies catch up on everything that's been going on the past couple months. They discuss anxieties surrounding the upcoming election, and the ongoing pandemic mounting on top of the d...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:04:02
Wine, Growth & Honesty: A conversation with Stephan Marcellus
We're back baby! Season 3 is here!This week the ladies sit down with singer and songwriter Stephan Marcellus. They discuss his passion for music, leading up to him being a contestant on The Voice (Season 13). They talk about ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:08:50
Think Through Your Thoughts
On the season finale of Blk F'lngs Podcast, the ladies catch up on their recent sessions in therapy and spoke about their personal growth. Ilia talks about how she deals with personal triggers and faces them head on, as well as an update on her...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:03:07
All of It - A Conversation With Leo Flowers
This week, the ladies invite comedian, Ted X speaker, and host of 'Before You Kill Yourself' podcast Leo Flowers to their mental health discussion. They talk about a range of topics from suicide prevention, to Harriet Tubman, to growing your ow...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:09:01
Sisters In Life + Blk F'lngs Podcast
Hey guys!There's no new episode this week, so we decided to flashback to when we were guests on Sunday Sense with the Sisters In Life Blog, on Facebook Live. The video can be found on our IGTV if you would like to see the discussion! We...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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32:27
Prison Reform and Redemption (feat. Vince Serrano)
Ever since the killing of George Floyd, protesters and activists alike have been marching for justice and fighting for an overhaul of a system that allows these incidents to keep happening. De-funding the police and prison reform are topics tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:37:44
Every Street Ain't Sesame Street
Rest In Peace George Floyd.In this week's episode the ladies discuss the impact of living in a climate where there are two Pandemics: Racism & Covid-19.They discuss their feelings surrounding George Floyd's murder and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:04:47
A Special Interview With Melanie Reid, LCSW.
This week the ladies have an amazing conversation with Melanie Reid, LCSW of Talking For Wellness, and her own practice Therapy On the Move. They discuss why people should go to therapy-- specifically black people and shares w...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:14:44
We BIG Mad.
The ladies hold nothing back in this week's episode!Ilia and Monica give their latest updates surrounding COVID-19, and hold a moment of silence for the lives lost due to the Coronavirus and other causes. They express feeling helpless a...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:03:05
In The Trenches feat. Mookie
This week the ladies are joined by friend of the show Mookie, who was on a few episodes back (S2:E7: "You Can't Save Everyone"). He tells his story as a step-down nurse from ICU facing the pandemic, Covid-19, as a frontline worker. He discusses...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:01:28
This Too Shall Pass.
This week, the ladies give their latest updates surrounding Coronavirus/ COVID-19, and how they are continuing to manage their well-being while looking forward to the light at the end of the tunnel. They also discuss who they would like to be d...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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40:30
Alone in This Together.
This week, the ladies discuss the impact Coronavirus/ COVID-19 is having on their lives, the worry and anxiety that plagues them, and how we will get through this together.Although we are going through some unprecedented times, find...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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48:18
The Catch Up
This week, the ladies start the episode by discussing the tragic accident involving Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and the 7 other victims. They catch up on their latest therapy sessions and life in general, and discuss setting boundaries with fami...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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54:35
You Can't Save Everyone (feat. Mookie)
This week, the ladies are joined by their friend Mookie to discuss how he overcame depression, and how he plans on using his degree in psychology to help him in his career as a registered nurse.Be sure to check out our social media:...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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58:04
Relationship Goals w/ Stephen L. Robinson
This week the ladies are joined by relationship coach Stephen L. Robinson. Stephen, who has been coaching for 3+ years, talks about his ideology and gives helpful tips for fostering a successful relationship. The ladies interpret his advice and...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:00:52
