OK Vibes

Justine and a friend visit NYC during Mother's Day weekend to see Jess Wood perform in The Best Punk Rock Band in Conway Missouri, but it wasn't easy! There was a rude bus driver, a scammy Uber dude, rejected entry to a bar, and a feast of the White Castle variety...and more. This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/05/22/third-times-a-charm/

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Justine discusses the importance of cutting unhealthy relationships. She also reveals how going to therapy helped her move on from a dismal connection. #MoreThanEnough If you or a loved one needs help, please contact NAMI at The NAMI HelpLine, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) , text "HelpLine" to 62640 or ema...

Is it better to shower every morning or night? When was the shower invented? Justine attempts to address these questions while side-barring about littering and shower sex. Also, there's a special announcement! Pre-order OK Vibes: The Poetry on Amazon This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/10/10/morning-or-night-showers/

Would you support a shrimp and go-go bar? In the second half of this two-part episode, Justine, Jen(⁠ @jencurseo⁠) , and Clark(⁠ @otherclarksy⁠ ) continue their discussion on living in LA. After they wrap up talking about the recent instances of extreme weather, job horror stories are shared. In the midst of it, Bugs(Jen's fur baby) makes an unexpected appearance! This episode is linked to a b...

What's with all of those damn helicopters? LA transplant and storytelling pro, Jen Curcio( @jencurseo ), returns along with a first-timer on the show, LA native and potential vampire, Clark Canez( @otherclarksy )! Justine discusses why she calls the City of Angels "Loud Angeles" after her visit in October of 2022, then asks Jen and Clark about their experiences in La La Land. This is...

Some people play around and say they'll cut you, but best believe, Mel will! In the second half of this two-part episode, Box Cutter Mel( @CutterMel ) wraps up her story about "Tito", the alleged man in the closet. She then recounts a failed sneaky link involving an ex that felt the wrath of her box cutter. Some people just can't get enough! This episode is linked to a blog post:...

Box Cutter Mel( @CutterMel ) returns to tell the story of "Tito", a man she dated that she's convinced was bisexual, despite his protests. Justine weighs in and agrees that the man was definitely sus! This is the first half of a two-part episode. This episode is linked to a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/03/27/box-cutter-mel-returns-with-two-new-stories/

Do you get easily agitated by the behavior of others? Justine does and admits to making up tiny wars in her own head. She reads the Tiny Buddha article, Accepting People You Dislike as They Are: How It Benefits You and How to Do It by Daniel A. Miller , to regain perspective. Peopling is a struggle! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2016/01/07/im-attempti...

Justine expresses her perspective on folks wearing their night clothes outside and even reads off a few Quora comments in response to: How  do you feel about people wearing pajamas, bedroom slippers, nightgowns  and robes out in public? Does it bother you? Do you think companies  should ban people from wearing these clothing items in public places and  why? Wall-to-wall carpet...

Do you know your Myers–Briggs personality type? Justine explores her life as an INFJ-T and shares the Introvert, Dear article, Are You an Introvert, a Highly Sensitive Person, or Both? that confirmed her status as an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person). This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/the-single-introverted-mom/

Is your relationship worth taking to the next level if you're not willing to propose marriage in real-time face-to-face? Justine received a proposal via iMessage and gets into her dismay about it, plus why she'll never marry someone with rock-bottom level self-esteem. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/08/20/marriage-proposal-via-text-message/

Did you know having gapped teeth is considered good luck? Justine explores the beliefs surrounding diastema via Rose Xi Man Poon(British Dental Journal) and Astrotalk . She also tells of how braces became useless to her, and why she'll never get Invisalign. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/picket-fence-teeth/

Are you ready for another glass of Sweet T? In the second half of this two-part episode, Justine and Sweet T continue discussing their dating and sexual experiences. They get into being racially fetishized, attempted religious conversion, polyamory vs. ethical non-monogamy, and more! Trigger warning: this episode mentions sexual assault This episode is linked to the following OK Vibes blog post: h...

Don't drop salmon on your phone! This is a legit warning, since the long-time gluten-free friend of Justine, Sweet T, did this while chatting about food allergies and egg smuggling. Justine reads a rant-based blog post and then discusses her experience with divorce, female sexual liberation, and the origin of the vibrator with Sweet T, who may not be as sweet as you think! Trigger warning: this ep...

Have you heard the Tubular Mixtape by J-Mo ? Before you listen in full, get a taste of it in this episode! Justine relives the process of making the mixtape after getting into why artists, particularly music artists, shouldn't give away their music. The 80s-themed plug theme she made for Comedy Bang Bang in 2012 is also featured. Creativity has no limit, but perhaps after listening to this episode...

Box Cutter Mel(Instagram: @Melanie390 | TikTok: @melaniemoore6 ) returns with an intertwined tale about a couple of halfway-house romances, one of which is still going strong. Beforehand, Justine goes off about a shady exchange she had with an ex-con that slid into her DMs. Prison baes do exist! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2023/01/09/fallen-for-felo...

May-December romances aren't all that! Justine's cousin, Box Cutter Mel(Instagram: @Melanie390 | TikTok: @melaniemoore6 ), makes her guest debut in this episode and tells the tale about her wrinkled cowboy boot-wearing ex, "David". Laughter ensues throughout, and Justine shares her own story about an old dude she dated who, unbeknownst to her, was a sex offender. This episode is also available as...

Are you aware of what the color black symbolizes? Justine reads her blog post about it and then dives into Color Symbolism & Meaning of Black by Kate Smith. Her not-so-brief fashion history is mentioned in addition to why she wasn't allowed to dress in all black as a kid. Parents just don't understand [womp womp]. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/202...

Pen lovers, unite! Justine gushes about her fancy for ink pens and reads the article, 12 things you’ll only understand if you really love pens , while side-barring with her own yays and nays. Major shade is thrown at users of stick pens and a freestyle featuring instrumental pen clicking happens! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/08/23/dont-touc...

Happy 2023! Justine revisits a blog post and journal entry from 2013 while mentioning an old flame, recounting old ticket stubs, why she's trying to stop saying "muthaf***a", discussing her wins from the previous year then declaring her 2023 mantra. Making new years resolutions is so 2020! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/01/03/my-goals-for-2013/

Did you know bananas aren't native to the USA? Justine explores the history of banana pudding via Southern Living , why she never fell for ambrosia, and how food hasn't saved us from bias. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/banana-pudding-is-okay/

Ho ho ho and all that! Jae and JJ ( @CyneTyme ) return...together! Both join their mother, Justine, to discuss their likes and dislikes of the winter holiday season plus the farce of other US holidays. Are you Team Krampus or Team Santa? This episode is based on a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/12/04/i-have-the-shortest-xmas-list-ever/

How much do you know about tea? Justine illustrates her love for it and shares facts via Foodal .  This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2020/07/20/tea-will-save-us-all/

Justine rants about parking violators and admits to her own unauthorized vehicular actions. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/10/22/is-it-that-hard-to-park/

Have you been challenged by your own levels of self-control? Justine has, and she gets into what her struggles were in 2013 and what her current battles are, in addition to what she'd like to accomplish before the end of 2022. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2013/06/06/i-gotta-practice-more-self-control-seriously/