OK Vibes

In the last half of this two-part episode, Justine gets into a list of red flags via BetterUp, Red flag warning: What to look out for in your relationships that she recognized in her recent courtship. Return guest, @_autumnjoi, tells her side of Justine's breakup story plus reveals why she wasn't confident in the relationship before the inevitable. This episode is linked to the blog post: https://...

In the first of this two-part episode, Justine reveals details about her trauma-bonded romance that went up in flames on Hallow's Eve of 2021. Return guest, @JenCurseo , shares her scary dating tale, and why you should think twice before setting up your first same-sex courtship through the world's most popular dating app. Special shout out to Kindall D. for her self-help book, Getting Over Him &am...

Do you believe jury duty should come with a free meal and a virtual option? Justine does! Jury duty is a civic duty and an alleged privilege, but perks would make it truly worthwhile. But would it bump up the Google ratings for local courthouses? ¡Quizás! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/11/11/no-jury-duty-for-me/

Why are leaked nudes still a thing? It seems like it'll never end, and Justine wonders why it's still a part of pop culture after so many years of leak after alleged leak. She also wonders why dudes think d!ck pics are a love language while sharing her celeb nudes wishlist. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/celeb-nude-pics-hacked-really/

[Insert scary audio here] Justine reads one of her flash fiction pieces and then goes on about her love for the spooky season. Favorite witch and vampire movies are mentioned along with her aversion to haunted attractions. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2020/10/26/bitchy-witchy-flashfiction/

Have you ever been tricked into going out on a date? Justine has! The importance of the friend zone and a sexy high school memory are touched on in this episode. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/07/30/friend-zone-drama/

What are you grateful for today? Can you name at least forty? Justine dives into her list and why staying single isn't the end-all-be-all. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2016/04/10/40-things-im-grateful-for-now/

Watch what you eat before you sleep! Justine cautions against eating the "wrong" food before bedtime and gets into her feelings for Raja Gemini. She also stresses the importance of catching Zs, then admits to being a flatulent beast. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/nachos-before-bed-is-a-no-no/

Justine remenisces about the good ole days of being a flip phone owner and throws up a middle finger to screen time. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/the-power-of-the-flip-phone/

Are you Team Vanilla, Strawberry, or Chocolate? In this controversial episode, return guest, Autiiee J(Team Strawberry), and first-time guest, Melly-Mel(Team Vanilla), join Justine(Team Chocolate) for a Black versus White race-based Q&A while under various influences. Sidebars include the mysterious “Bonnie”, an uninvited skunk, and a lustful appreciation of Margot Robbie. This episode is also...

Justine's second born, CyneTyme AKA JJ and Jaeden, returns to discuss his black belt achievement fueled by the power of his ADHD. He also explains why he's not into social media like his peers and how it's helped him do more of what he loves. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/06/10/blue-blur-of-happiness/

People should stop asking questions if they're not prepared to handle the answer! Justine digs into this pet peeve and why she requires social breaks. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/questions-with-one-answer/

Justine's eldest child, Jae, returns to discuss their trans identity and how the American gender construct is more harmful than helpful. They also address the difficulties of moving through a sexual world as an asexual person. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2017/03/19/transparenting-them/

Justine expresses her admiration of Aubrey Drake Graham AKA Drake's lip game, plus addresses some of the star's actions that made her cringe. In addition, the origin of her lip insecurity is revealed! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/drakes-lips/

Golden Girls for life! Justine's soul sister of 13+ years and classy mom of three, Autiiee_J , guests on this episode and gets into the origin of their friendship. Opposites really do attract. 💞 The infamous "napkin story" is also told–a cautionary tale involving acts of idiocy under the influence.  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/08/15/follo...

Has a coworker thrown a piece of chocolate in your cubicle? Have you dealt with clueless bosses? Justine discusses her struggles with work/life balance and toxic work environments that ran her away. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/09/09/working-vs-working-hard/

Boundaries are beautiful! Guyanese-American goddess, Valley Rain , chats with Justine about the changes she made to improve her life, along with her food cravings. The ladies also express their fondness for crystals, their quests for self-love, and wonder how gynecologists do their jobs on the reg. Follow Valley Rain's biz page on IG to see all of her delicious creations! This episode is also avai...

Should colors be stigmatized based on associations with societal constructs? Justine explores this topic along with her distaste for the color, red. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/red-is-a-whore-color/

Born to hippies and raised by gangs, the funny and witchy @TheJessWood is a guest on this episode. Justine and Jess share laughs and discuss relocating for spiritual growth, Albuquerque’s other less enchanting nickname, why the Get Wood podcast went from audio to Instagram Live, people that complain about the rain in NYC, and more! Keep up with Jess and support her at GetJessWood.com This episode...

Justine understands why T-Pain fell in love with a stripper. 😅 This episode explores her three experiences at strip clubs, including a wild night in New Orleans! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/12/02/i-%e2%99%a5-strippers/

Los Angeles storyteller and writer, @JenCurseo , joins Justine to LOL plus discuss male birth control, anti-abortion, and their experiences with female birth control. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/03/28/is-he-on-the-pill/

Justine and her firstborn discuss their food gripes. If you're #TeamChick-fil-A and/or a climate change denier, beware! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/12/20/lobster-is-overrated/

Being Black in America is exhausting AF! The rage is real in this episode and not for the weak. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/02/28/wheres-my-check/

Justine and her second-born(@ CyneTyme on YouTube) share their thoughts on The Batman(2022) movie along with the earlier Batman films.  *SPOILER WARNING!* This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/05/23/he-is-vengeance/

Justine reads and discusses the first blog post on OK Vibes, formerly known as The J-Filez, on what changed and stayed the same in her life since 2010. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/09/14/hello-world-2/