Podcasts by After 5: With Dee + Lo The Light

Cookout Season, Hosting, and Being Raised in A Black Household from 2022-06-09T08:14:39

Its officially cookout season. But as a community, are we moving further away from the summer traditions and creating our own? This episode we share our thoughts as well as other "black traditio...

Yes Black People Go To Therapy...Here’s A Snippet of Our Journey from 2022-05-26T08:59:38

We've both been down the road of therapy and this episode we dive in to our journey and what it meant for us. We explain our first experience, thoughts on the counselors, the impact of the exper...

Mama I Love You...But You Still Have Some Healing To Do from 2022-05-11T08:36:38

Happy Late Mother's Day To all the moms out there! This episode we reflect on the place we believe our mother's generation is in and how we're learning to handle them at this stage in our lives....

It’s Just A Phase: Giving Yourself Permission to Live from 2022-04-27T07:32:29

We've come to the realization that we've gone through so many phases in our life. Some good, some not so much, and this episode is just our thoughts on what it was like navigating these differen...

Do We Have A Problem?: Co-Parent Drama and Priorities from 2022-03-30T07:39:08

A popular question that always makes its way around...Who comes first the spouse or the baby daddy/mama? For some its a no-brainer, for others not so much. We given our two-cents and a little mo...

We Missed Y’all and What Not! from 2022-03-23T08:12:38

Episode 41 is just us recapping what the heck has been going on. Where are we now. And what ever else pops up. Lol Enjoy !

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Just Checking In...We’re Still Here ! from 2022-01-17T10:25:22

Hey there! Just Checking in to say Happy New Year to you and all your peeps! Thanks for hanging in there with us as we take a moment to gather our selves. We will be back real soon and can't wai...

But They’re Just a Friend!: Navigating Opposite Sex Friendships and ”Work Spouses” from 2022-01-04T08:14:41

A conversation that shows up in many of our different friend groups...are you good with your significant other being friends with the opposite sex? Can women and friends just be friends? This ep...

You Wasn‘t With Me Shooting in The Gym: Who‘s Enjoying Your Come Up? from 2021-12-21T08:23:11

They say more money, more problems. And this episode we discuss our thoughts on gaining success and what it means for those around you. What does it mean to "make it" and support your family and...

Try A Little Tenderness: It‘s Good for The Soul from 2021-12-07T22:33:42

Recorded from the comfort of Dee's bed, we unpack what being tender to yourself looks like. We also dive into how it looks in relationships and other things.

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Side Chicks, Brittany Renner, Over Exposing,&Other Things from 2021-11-30T07:36:04

This episode we discuss the case some points from the Brittany Renner interview, side chicks, exposing yourself, and other things. 

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One Year Down: Reflecting On A Year of Episodes from 2021-11-24T17:36:12

To anyone that's ever listened and those continuing to listen..THANK YOU! Cue up Anniversary by Tony! Toni! Tone!...like now! Sit with us for a minute as reflect on the podcast and get in the fe...

Standards: Can We Meet The Bar We‘re Setting? from 2021-11-17T13:14:51

At some point you have to ask whether the bar we've set is too high or even low. This episode we chat about the forever favorite (not really) topic of high standards. Moral of story...meet the s...

36 Questions to Love: A Q&A between Best Friends Part 2 from 2021-11-10T07:30:55

This is Part 2 of a Q&A with Dee and Lo The Light from the 36 Questions To Love. 

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36 Questions to Love: A Q&A between Best Friends Part 1 from 2021-11-03T06:56:49

This is Part 1 of a Q&A with Dee and Lo The Light from the 36 Questions To Love. 

We've posted the link below to enjoy with your significant other and /or bestie!

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Let Me Cater To You or Whatever Destiny‘s Child Said: Ladies Are You Romantic? from 2021-10-26T08:41:32

Episode 32 we discuss the idea of romantic gestures on behalf of women towards their men.

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Should We Agree To Disagree: Commonalities and Differences in Couples from 2021-09-21T07:45:52

In Episode 31 we explore the idea of whether some disagreements or differences will make or break a relationship. Are there some way to have a healthy relationship with major differences in valu...

You‘re Doing A Lot...But Are You investing In Yourself?? from 2021-09-14T09:44:56

It's easy to get lost in the sauce whether your working a traditional job / career or taking the entrepreneur route but you have to make sure you are making the right investments in yourself.  Listen

The Episode About Nothing at A Lovely Construction Site from 2021-08-31T09:14:09

This episode is nothing like what we thought it would and honestly that's ok with us! Lol So sit back and enjoy.

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Pop Out Season: Moving and Living in Private from 2021-08-03T09:21:50

This episode is short but packed with good stuff! We discuss the idea of privacy in social media and why it seems hard to come by. 

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I'm Content, But I Feel Stuck...Does That Make Sense? from 2021-07-13T08:10:50

We're discussing the line between contentment and feeling stuck. It's kind of a journal entry for us but we definitely feel like the rest of y'all can relate to this stage.

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A Dedication to the Summer Feels! Pt.2 from 2021-07-06T08:03:56

Ladies and Gents, this is part 2! Go ahead and listen to part 1 if you haven't! This episode is all about the feels for the summer. From the memories, our plans, to the topic of Hot Girl Summer ...

A Dedication to the Summer Feels! Pt.1 from 2021-06-29T07:20:01

This episode is all about the feels for the summer. From the memories, our plans, to the topic of Hot Girl Summer and more. And because we had somewhere to go this episode is broken in to two pa...

Claiming Your Baggage: Owning the Crap You Bring to Relationships from 2021-06-16T16:20:55

This Episode we talk about the baggage we've brought to relationships, recognizing you have package, and knowing if someone has TOO much baggage.

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Plastic Surgery, Insecurities, Putting in the Work&More from 2021-06-08T08:05:22

In this episode we discuss our thoughts on plastic surgery, the popular "ant" body shape amongst influencers in the media, insecurities, putting in the work for your body and more. 

Ke-Keing with After 5 from 2021-05-25T07:47:10

*Disclaimer: There are some points in the episode where we are a little louder than usual since we needed the sound to pick up on video, bare with us and turn the headphones down. Thanks boo!* Listen

29(ish) and Ticking: Feeling the Pressure of Aging from 2021-05-04T07:50:24

This episode we doing some ranting about the pressures you feel while getting older.

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CTRL+ALT+DELETE: Unlearning Our Old Habits&Thinking from 2021-04-20T10:33:14

This episode we touch on the topic of unlearning things we have been taught and refreshing our mindset. 

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Do Your Part!: Learning How to Live With Your Boo from 2021-04-13T07:24:34

This episode we discuss the idea of roles in the relationship when living together. 

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How Did We Even Get Here!?...Unraveling Life Patterns and Choices from 2021-04-06T09:00:14

This episode we discuss how we got to the place we are in now...new careers and moving. 

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My Skin Soft, I Smell Good...I Feel Sexy! from 2021-03-23T10:11:45

Your shower time IS your me time! This episode we dive in on our personal routines and how it makes us feel.

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Embarrassing Moments...Pt 1 from 2021-03-17T17:46:51

This is just us ranting and sharing some not so cute moments in our lives..theres more to come. 

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Navigating Our Fears and Anxiety from 2021-03-09T13:31:12

This episode we discuss our experiences with and anxiety and fears.

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Ideas of Love and Affection from 2021-02-16T19:07:24

In this episode we dive into our ideas of love and affection and what we saw growing up. 

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Gen Z, Savage Life, and Other Things Feat. Kennidy from 2021-02-09T12:59:24

This episode we're joined by Lo's little sister Kennidy. We get to pick her brain and figure out all this Tik Tok nonsense and other Gen Z associated subjects.

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You In My Business:Relationship Boundaries For Friends&Family from 2021-02-02T10:16:47

This episode we talk about having boundaries with friends and family when it comes to our romantic relationships.

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Cleaning Stains From Our Childhood from 2021-01-19T10:19:47

In this episode we disclose key childhood trauma in our lives' and how we've dealt with it  as adults. 

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The Quarantine Chronicle from 2021-01-12T10:50:11

This episode we discuss our separate experiences with the initial lockdown and quarantine, and where we are now.

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Grind Culture and a Dash of Toxic Positivity from 2021-01-05T12:45:20

This episode we discuss the popularity of grind culture and recent buzz word, toxic positivity. 

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City Girls Get City Boys: How Is Social Media Affecting Dating? from 2020-12-22T23:08:59

This episode we discuss the ever growing trend of City Girl and City Boy antics and the possible impacts in the dating world.

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Thankful: Our Humble Look at Gratitude from 2020-12-08T14:02:35

This episode we reflect on our thoughts of gratefulness. We also discuss the current state of gratitude in our lives and how we got there.

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TOXICITY: Check Your Circle from 2020-11-24T09:11:44

In this episode we talk about the nature of toxicity when it comes to the people that surround us. We also explore the ideal of us bringing toxic tendencies to others. 

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Cue Up The Self Love from 2020-11-17T15:13:32

In the episode we dive in to the things we love about ourselves and some things we had  to grow to love about ourselves over time. We hope after listening you take some time to love on yourself ...

I Need It In My Life..I Want It In My Life from 2020-11-10T18:27:34

This episode we discuss the idea of needing vs. wanting a romantic partner in your life. We both dive into what that looked like for us and how we dealt and with moved through those moments.  Listen

Social Media...It's Upsetting Me and Homegirl! from 2020-11-02T20:23:29

This episode is all about social media. We discuss the positives and the negatives. The skinny teas and Birkin bags. And the things in-between that have affected us. So what's your relationship ...

Girlfriends from 2020-11-02T19:50:08

With one of our favorite t.v. shows resurfacing, its only right that we discuss our own Girlfriends! In this episode we dive into our friendship, people we consider friends, the impact of having...

Oh Hell No...Oh Hell Yes from 2020-10-26T14:10:09

In this episode we discuss what it means to establish your Yeses and your NOs. What are the things you are giving permission to happen in your life? What are the things you want to stop happenin...

Pilot Ep. Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen! from 2020-10-04T16:14:10

Hello!, Hola!, and Bonjour ! This episode is really just introducing ourselves to you and laying out what the podcast is all about. There's a little of everything in this episode so please expec...