The Vital Check

For this episode, we are joined by OBGYN extraordinaire Dr. Nicole (@ nicole_ashley_md ) . We get on track with our "Critically Single" segment on soul mates and “sole mates” then start stepping into important women’s health topics such as PCOS, menopause, natural treatments, common GYN misconceptions, and a whole lot of useful information surrounding it. It’s just two doctors and a DJ talking at...

Welcome to yet another exciting episode of the Vital Check Show podcast. This week we have special news. A few first’s, a few announcements, a few fun facts. The team tips it off with some basketball talk. Then they huddle up trying not to “fumble the humble” ! Dr Jo touches on what’s she has been up to lately including reaching milestones before her fourth decade. DJ Critical has been introduced...

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back, beautiful people! The Vital Check has returned! Thank you for being patient and inquiring about our whereabouts. Doctor Jo & DJ Critical jump back into action. Humble brag … check. Critical is still single…. Check! (unfortunately). The duo takes a personality quiz to get to the nitty gritty of their makeup. The different aspects of their personalities,...

Va Tutto Bene! All is well! This episode is brought to you on the return from Italy! DctrJo celebrated her birthday with remarkable architecture, incredible food, and the best gelato in the world. As we discuss the experiences of travel, we also reminisce on nostalgic moments growing up, how important it is to actually live your life, make memories that are unforgettable by exploration and eat alo...

Special guests are always a pleasure to sit with us on the show. Today’s guest had a little trouble sitting still and staying in her seat lol We have a very very, very, special guest, someone that has been mentioned in almost every single episode thus far, none other than Lil' Dr Jo aka TINA! This has been long awaited and highly requested! And we made it happen. DJ Critical loves kids and is cons...

Here at the Vital Check Show, we understand that although we bring forth positivity, enjoyment, laughs, and entertainment along with information and thought-provoking discussions, there’s a balance. Life is peaks and valleys. Doctor Jo & DJ Critical discuss working through those days when you don’t feel so chipper. The times when you wouldn’t mind a talk or hug. Here’s one for you! ::audio &am...

Some say it was written in the stars that The Vital Check Show would have a super exciting episode. And they were right! We are joined by a wonderful guest, Cousin Loni (@leahzoeynoah from @yeseverybodydoeshaveapodcast)! This episode is one of the top ten most fun episodes to date! From baby goats, tiger king petting zoos, and Dawson Creek to an in-depth look into astrology and everything in betwe...

Over the years we have encountered some extremely awesome people. This week our guests are two of those people, Amanda & Dashawn from the “This Functional Family Podcast”. Recently they have surpassed 10k subscribers & 1 million views on a reel. We’re super excited to have them join us. We share our thoughts on partner or purpose , partner or passion and can marriage be boring? We take a t...

Getting ready for the summer! Summer dresses & summer flings! Take a trip to your favorite movie theater and check out this week’s humble brag recipient AV Rockwell’s new film “A Thousand and One“. This week we’re loaded with shields and antidotes. Shame, blame and perfectionism are all parts of the viscous cycle we call life that we navigate day to day. But we are resilient. We adapt and pivo...

This was a fun filled sing a long of an episode. We found out what are deal breakers in relationships and in general such as poor customer service from a business. After we tuned up the microphones and got to singing some memorable but questionable songs. Sing along with your favorite podcast duo.

A wild and crazy episode with special guest Tujuana. We start off in Mexico seeking medical procedures to preserve youth then unpack what it means to have a soft life for men and women. Our main topic we discuss the challenges social media has presented such as taking time away from human interactions, depression, becoming addicted and pressures with comparisons. DJ Critical inquired about soul ma...

We always love a controversial and opinionated discussion. And this episode is just that. We’ve invited some wonderful guests to take part in this week’s verbal scuffle. The Vital Checkers start off with the do’s and don’ts of a Baecation. Guess who’s for it and who’s against it. Continuing to honor thy woman in women’s history month we speak on the inequalities in the workplace such as wage gaps...

New month ! New Mood ! New Feels! This episode we are joined by the illustrious Free! We welcome her into the Vital Check world of ours! Another whirlwind of thoughts and opinions on friendzones then add a layer of how to be happy! Gratitude & Gripes is the theme! Enjoy!

Do you know what today is!? It’s our anniversary!!!! Wow! One whole year!!! Thank you to all of our amazing supporters! The listeners, viewers, those that have commented and shared please continue to do so! Today we reflect on how far we’ve come as a baby podcast. We’ve grown, improved and have a lot more in store. This is an all round appreciation episode as we strive for bigger and better! More...

Love is in the air ! It’s everywhere ! As we gear up for the Cupid weekend we are joined by none other than the phenomenon himself, Mr. DctrJo. We discuss love. The ins, the outs, good , bad , ups and down and everything in between. This episode we uncover and peel back the layers of love. What it means to us and how does it make us feel. Definitely one of the most entertaining episodes thus far,...

Every year, it’s "New Year, New Me". Or some may say, "New Year, Same Me". This year let’s make it a SMART one. Setting realistic goals and resolutions while evading stalker fans, our work is cut out for us. What are some of your resolutions? Did you complete the ones from the previous year ? The duo also speaks on FFF ... flirting for fun! What do you think about it? Let us know what you think.

Happy New Year! First episode of 2023! Right back at it with a super reflective episode. To help kick off our new season we are joined by two guests, Jay Swishes & Panama. DJ Critical’s new year includes plans to have a “baby-nup” that may be put into action. We get to take a peeled back look into Jay Swishes, a Grenadian-Canadian from Brownsville, Brooklyn, and his musical journey. As the sea...

Last pod of the year! We would like to first and foremost thank each and every one of our lovely and loyal supporters! Thank you for sharing, engaging and taking time out to listen and follow these two crazy kids on this journey ! Tons of information and laughs so far and we’re just getting started! This episode shows our hosts inner personality a bit more. We discovered that DJ Critical has self...

Tis the season ! The Holiday spirit is among us! Which also means that Capricorn celebrations are right around the corner. Family gatherings and tasting different dishes with raisins and giving “twang” Doctor Jo is hosting & cooking while Dj Critical buys all the groceries seems like a perfect match. After that what’s next , you guessed it shopping ! Gift giving is what we love ! We’ve given 1...

Winter is here and it brought some uninvited guests! It’s a Tripledemic ! The Flu, RSV and COVID are running rampant aka its going to be a rough winter. While we are bundling up, we are also dispelling myths that have been passed down from generation to generation in our families that are not quite scientifically sound. What a shocker! Critical wants to know is there a thing as too soon to do some...

Do you remember going to a parent teacher meeting anxiously awaiting to see what nonsense or what great things your teacher was going to tell your parent?! Well, our country school system and parenting responsibilities are at a stand-off. On this episode we have an educator, Mrs. A, that sheds light on the the inner workings and structure of the present educational system. We get into a heated and...

Hair! Everyone has it! Or had it at one point ! This episode we discuss the trials of tresses. What is considered “good” hair? Different cultures express themselves through their hair and it is of great significance. We also get to investigate the mystery hair strands DJ Critical keeps finding ,hmmm.

We are back !! Welcome back!!! After a brief intermission we have returned. This episode we take a look at relationships at work and how they may develop into something a bit more than just a during work hours situation. DJ Critical is still navigating dating so that hasn’t changed unfortunately for him, fortunately for you the listeners lol Tune in as we bounce back into the game! Enjoy

This episode is a another fun one! Joining us again is Mr B. He adds a little zest and spice to our convo on choice of working, assets over liabilities, using our privileges and a slew of great topics. We also have a surprise guest but you have to tune in to find out. Oh and DJ Critical has yet another Heaux tale installation, you don’t want to miss that. Vital Check show is heating up!

History is changing right before our eyes. Our livelihoods are being affected daily. With the Supreme Court's new rulings, things are seemingly on the brink of chaos. All this and DJ Critical somehow still finds a way to give us a Heaux tale or two. This episode is full of perspectives on the government's new decisions. We are pleased to have Mr B and “Mr. DctrJo“ as guests to put all our thoughts...