OK Vibes

Are you listening to this or no? Justine went to visit New Mexico aka The Land of Enchantment and dives into the details of her visit. She explored Albuquerque and Alamogordo, which involved Sweet T's first lap dance! Intro audio: Shit Burqueños (New Mexicans) Say - https://youtu.be/IucBp1yrr7A?si=bZOmUAHNVNWrMo-C This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/202...

If you see a bear, don't treat it like the teddy variety! Justine gets into the topic of wild animal attacks on humans and reads a couple of articles on the subject. Sources: No Such Thing As A Shark Attack: https://youtu.be/RLwYkZUNvKo?si=yukZUbIQGolhyJtZ Top Ten Wildest Animal Attacks of 2022: https://listverse.com/2023/01/26/top-ten-wildest-animal-attacks-of-2022/ Animal Attack? Odds Are, I...

Do you suffer from summertime sadness or the winter blues? Justine has been dealing with the latter for years and has tips to fight it. Per an article by The Atlantic, SAD may be all hype, but it may also be a case of living the #grindculture life, per MUDWTR. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/overcoming-the-winter-blues/ + Natural Light = Natu...

Bust out the Ouija board and grab a tall glass of apple cider(preferably the hard kind)! Justine is ready for Halloween and gets into the spirit by asking Jen Curseo( @spookybitchjen ) ten spooky questions. One , two , Freddy's coming for you ... Sources: “I Almost Died Trick-or-Treating” - Get to Know Godfrey in Seven Jokes: https://youtu.be/kW0ZBv4yY3g?si=Ind4j1xQKJF0ypmk 50 Spooky Questions...

Are you a juice fiend? Justine dives into the history of the juicing craze and why she enjoys juice detoxing. Wine > Grape Juice This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/02/15/juicy/ Sources: Jim Carrey Juice Weasel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b21MQqHthPs&t=12s Juice: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juice License to Kale: A Concentrated History of...

All friendships aren't built to last! Justine shares why she walked away from an ex-BFF in 2014, then tells the story of "Teddy Bear", whom she betrayed in high school. Also, Sweet T and Jen Curseo( @spookybitchjen on IG) share their experiences with faulty friends. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/ending-friendships/ Sources: Jo...

It's official: non-committal sex is on the rise! Justine's tried it and discusses her failures of engaging in FWB-type relationships. No matter what, wrap it up! Friends With Benefits Define Their Relationship | Truth or Drink | Cut: https://youtu.be/GXjZqSBotgQ?si=xn7-pSw9reO9wLUT A Friends With Benefits Arrangement Isn’t What It Used To Be: https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/friends-with-b...

How much do you know about the sex and gender spectrums? Justine learns about Intersex Awareness Day and how the intersex community has been overwhelmingly underserved. Become an intersex ally by visiting InterAct via interactadvocates.org. What Is Intersex, Here Is What The Term Means And How It Can Appear.: https://youtu.be/-dTRJzBIBkE?si=49ojArvaXN78TwQH A different kind of superpower: what it...

Ditch the white dress already! Justine gets into the concept of female purity and how it impacts girls and ladies. The topic of hatpins as weapons in the 1900s also pops up. The Bacchae Short Film-Perspective on Purity Culture: https://youtu.be/PuvtTPh3Egk?si=pWOz6IwDq7UX7KWk Using purity as a means to control women through Christianity and female genital cutting: https://sahiyo.com/2021/06/15/usi...

Damn you, Mercury Retrograde! Justine shares insight into planetary retrogrades via Forever Conscious while discussing her recent cosmic surprises. She also weaves in the unwanted return of "Gary", an ex-friend mentioned in a previous episode. #KeepingThatSameEnergy What is Mercury Retrograde?: https://youtu.be/hLkQhaFOT58?si=5bXZHbzVmTwUE7NY Cosmic Astrology Forecast Aug 27-Sept 2, 2023...

You better watch how you speak to me...unless it's funny. Justine shares her favorite insults and clips from the Top 100 Roast Moments 🔥 Comedy Central Roast plus some LOL moments from BBC Radio 1's Playground Insults. Laughter is the best medicine, after all. 😈 Top 100 Roast Moments 🔥 Comedy Central Roast: https://youtu.be/8Ampk-nAx54?si=8DTl0xI2T8tYQ5Nh Will Smith & Margot Robbie...

It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you're stumbling in the dark. Justine speaks with the pink-haired, ADHD-proud, jewelry-making maven, Mal of Iskra Made ! Mal talks about what led to the discovery of her craft along with her artful inspirations. The topic of "getting old" pops up and the desire to leave Earth. Follow Mal on Instagram: @ iskramade Featured i...

Does having ovaries equal automatic aggression? Justine finally tells her domestic violence story that landed her in jail and anger management. If you or anyone you know is suffering from domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. My Neighbor's Domestic Violence Is Oddly Entertaining - Sydney Castillo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-s4Pb4nuUs Th...

...they may end up being for novelty use! Justine relives the day she fell face first at a roller rink then gets into the history of roller skating and roller derby. Say NO to Crack, Say YES! to Roller Skating: https://youtu.be/t0LSkX46dS4 The History Behind the Roller Skating Trend: https://daily.jstor.org/the-history-behind-the-roller-skating-trend/ Welcome to Roller Derby!: https://wftda.com/ro...

How do you feel about the color pink? Justine gets into the evolution of Barbiecore and the color psychology behind the red tint. She also reminisces about playing with Barbies in her girlhood. Weekend Update: Barbie on Her 50th Birthday - SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDkjI7YMNbg The Long, Complicated, and Very Pink History of Barbiecore: https://time.com/6290606/barbiecore-trend-history/...

Just because you can reproduce at max doesn't mean you should! Justine rants about the concept of birthing children with multiple partners then addresses the situation between Keke Palmer and the father of her child. Sorry NOT sorry to this man! Source links: My Baby's Daddy movie trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332712/ Keke Palmer's Boyfriend Explains Standards He Held Her to a...

If ya go to jail, make it fun! Justine touches on the case of glamour mugshot queen, Kaylin Ransom , then gets into a list of dumb criminals. Per the popularity of the Florida Man meme, she then reads off headlines that fueled the meme and shames an alligator-throwing hooligan. This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/496/ Mark Curry⎢How to end all crime and...

Milkers, ta-tas, melons, maracas...Tatty Bo Jangles! Whatever you call mammaries, Justine shares a list of nicknames for nature's milk bottles after getting into the history of bras. She also discusses the struggle of finding 32B non-push-up bras while shopping in-store. How to Get a Free Boob Job: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qhUnZaBQNmw The History of The Bra: A Timeline: https://www.herro...

There are a lot of phobias, but are you familiar with "whorephobia"? Justine is pro-sex work and explains why, plus reads an Inside Hook article on the topic in addition to how you can support someone experiencing it. Sex workers are people too! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/american-whorephobia/ “Whorephobia” Is a Real Word. Here...

Do you prefer a savory or sweet breakfast? Justine explores typical breakfasts around the world via The Daily Meal post, What Breakfast Looks Like In 50 Countries , after discussing her breakfast preferences. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/10/15/hangry-for-breakfast/ Key & Peele – Continental Breakfast : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st21dIM...

Go wig or go home! Justine talks about the history of wigs and addresses the stereotypes around Black women wearing false hair. She also gushes about her time at Delaware Pride and shouts out Iskra Made , a small jewelry company based in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/01/11/think-wig/ Shangela vs Mimi Imfurst: Queens from...

Do you believe all Libras are flakey, every Pisces on Earth is a liar, and every Scorpio is intense? Justine is over people basing their lackluster behaviors on their Western astrological sun signs. She also tells a story about a former Scorpio(who was intense) lover in her life, that was served walking papers. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2020/01/20...

JJ ( @CyneTyme ) returns, this time in barely-an-adult form! Justine interviews her secondborn and gets a load of info she wasn't ready for, like how JJ managed to skip school so stealthily. School isn't for everyone! "You just gotta survive"– JJ This episode links to three blog posts: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/01/19/naturally-treating-my-adhd-kid/ https://okvibes.wordpr...

Do you remember the days of gum scavengers? Were you one of those kids in school that always had gum and refused to share? Justine gets nostalgic about gum, a childhood treat she no longer enjoys. She also shares a post by Candy Funhouse and facts about the chewing gum industry . Order your copy of OK Vibes: The Poetry on Amazon! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordp...

R.I.P. Tina Turner! Philly is known as "The City of Brotherly Love", but Justine hasn't always felt it. In this episode, she recounts a few times in the city that didn't end well. Despite those times, she discovered Black and Nobel on her latest visit. Highly recommend! Order your copy of OK Vibes: The Poetry on Amazon! This episode links to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress...