Around The Way Curls

In this episode, Shanti talks about the recent girl's trip in ATL and her growing love for Bad Bunny while Antoinette considers how she will emotionally manage the next four years with Trump as President. After answering caller voicemails, we dive into our main topic. Shanti shares the conflicting roles of being both a mother and a lover. Together they work through her personal struggles with comp...

We are celebrating 400 episodes! With the help of our listeners, we let loose with a completely unstructured, free-flowing episode. Together, we answer listener questions and talk about any and everything such as circumcision, The Star Spangled Banner, biblical prophesies, why female orgasms are better than males, the growth of our podcast, and our personal predictions for 2025. Join us for an Aro...

In this episode, Shanti is excited about a coming girl's trip, while Antoinette feels dismayed over her recent dental visit. Together, we respond to caller voicemails and dive into our main topic: how does one offer real support to loved ones? In the wake of the recent LA fires, we discuss how to provide sincere support and concern without putting ourselves first or feeling performative. Join us.....

In this episode, we spend time on the devastating destruction of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. We share our feelings amongst the collective grief. We try to understand the environmental causes of the wildfires, and the confusing political responses to this disaster. We recognize climate change as our new reality and begin to consider how to best prepare for future disasters. For pop culture...

Happy New Year! We start by catching up on our personal lives including a milestone in parenting for Shanti as well as a milestone in Antoinette's love life. For politics, we share the actual medical benefits to a "Dry January" as we are learning more about the link between cancer and alcohol, and the implications of New York City's new congestion pricing measure. For pop culture, we share our rea...

In this episode, Shanti wrestles with her inner voice as revealed to her by her "morning pages" and Antoinette reflects on a lesson in faith from her beloved Godson. Together and with the help of psychotherapist Esther Perel, they explore the  Paradox of Security vs. Freedom  within their personal and working relationship. This brings Shanti to a sort of revelation about partnership. Joi...

In this week's episode Shanti finds comfort in old "Insecure" episodes while Antoinette faces some backlash from family members concerning her stance on Palestine. Together, we discuss the GOP's newest Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, the Ebony Alert system, and Barack Obama's recent statement on Israel and Palestine. For pop culture, Antoinette celebrates the life of Richard Roundtree and we tr...

We want to wish everyone safe, restful, and joyous Holidays! Thank you so much for rocking with us this year! We will return next year! Lots of love, Shanti and Antoinette. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

In this episode, Shanti confesses that she is failing in an area of her life. We use the book "Failing Forward" by John Maxwell as a guide for the conversation, and together we reflect on our relationships with failure. We attempt to embrace failure as an opportunity for growth and redefine what success and failure mean to each of us. We hope this episode resonates with anyone feeling like giving...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANTI! Cashapp $ShantiMayers * Make it rain for a real one * IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesablecollective/?hl=en Website: https://www.thesablecollective.com/ Use discount code ATWC for 20% off the entire order for The Sable Collective https://www.thesablecollective.com/ This week, Shanti has decided to crash out for her birthday while Antoinette drinks chia seed water. We touch...

In this week's episode, Shanti shares a Holiday discount code with ATWC listeners, while Antoinette inherits clothing from her boyfriend and doesn't know how she feels about it. For our main topic, we discuss the inevitability of our parents aging and how we can begin to prepare for their decline. We explore the ways in which roles change, responsibilities shift, and the importance of having diffi...

In this week's episode, Shanti regrets a recent hair cut from her mom while Antoinette recalls her 3 day Thanksgiving marathon and baking success. For politics, we share our thoughts about Biden pardoning his son and the recent murder of United Healthcare's CEO. For pop culture, we rate Kendrick Lamar's new album GNX, his coming tour with SZA, and Drake suing Universal Music. Lastly, we comment on...

In this week's episode, Shanti recalls the magic of mattresses on the floor while Antoinette urges the collective to enjoy the beauty and bounty of broccoli sprouts. For our main topic, we keep it light-hearted and dive into our favorite movies and TV shows. We banter about which TV series we want to see return and what movie/show we think ended perfectly. Join us... Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948...

Due to the holiday, we didn't record last week, so we will return to current events next week. For now, please enjoy this heartfelt episode in which we explore the concept of community. In this week's conversation, we explore the concept of community. We explore what it means to really seek support within our communities, moving beyond superficial connections to foster deeper relationships based o...

In this episode, Shanti is fearful of the warm weather while Antoinette apologizes for her past biracial blasphemy. Together, we discuss the ever unfolding downfall of Matt Gaetz and share who our nominations would be if we were President. For pop culture, we critique John Stamos' support for Dave Coulier during his cancer battle and the title that GQ gave Katt Williams for his impact on the year....

In this week's episode, we explore our relationship with fear and anxiety. We ask ourselves "what are we most afraid of?" Together we discuss the crippling nature of anxiety, the importance of rest, and how fear can serve as a tool for growth. We discuss how discomfort can lead to deeper connections and our own personal challenges of maintaining faith amidst suffering and injustice. The dialogue d...

In this episode, Shanti falls deeper into the new television series 'The Penguin', while Antoinette reminds herself there is no place like home. For politics, we talk about the governments history with aliens, the current political landscape dominated by Republicans, and the controversies surrounding Trump's cabinet nominations. Antoinette tries to share how our personal pockets may be affected by...

For this episode, we keep our updates very brief as we save time to be in conversation with the brilliant Ki of "Kickin It with Ki". In this conversation, we explore the themes of mindfulness, community wellness, and the importance of rest, particularly for Black women. We discuss the challenges of managing emotions and grief in a politically charged environment. Ki offers practical steps for lett...

We reflect on the aftermath of the recent election, discussing the implications of Trump's victory and the emotional turmoil it has caused. We explore the concept of the 'red mirage' in election results, the role of women and the Latino vote in politics, and the feelings of grief and fear that have emerged. The discussion emphasizes the importance of rest and reflection amidst uncertainty, while a...

In this week's episode, we discuss our Halloween (or lack thereof) as adults. Shanti reviews Tyler the Creator's new album Chromokopia and Antoinette shares a new documentary to watch. Together we delve into Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden and the implications of media bias. As election day approaches, Antoinette expresses optimism about voter turnout and the potential for change. For pop c...

In this week's episode, Antoinette and Shanti explore the complexities of motherhood, the guilt associated with seeking joy, and the importance of vulnerability in parenting. We share a heartwarming story about a man who found purpose in helping dogs while recovering from addiction, and we discuss the challenges of supporting children through their identity explorations. This week is focused on li...

For this week's episode, Shanti returns from her trip to Mexico City, highlighting the vibrant culture and her desire to learn Spanish, while Antoinette opens up about her continued struggles with job searching and burnout. For pop culture, Antoinette feels frustrated by the imbalanced expectations of Kamala Harris versus Donald Trump and we are both delighted by the legal troubles of Rudy Giulian...

In this episode, Antoinette and Shanti explore the complexities of offering care that is masked control. Shanti guides us through three main topics: No one is completely selfless, why we control, & what's at risk if we lose control. The conversation challenges what we know to be care and invites us to reflect on our true intentions and reason for them. Join us. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2...

This week, Antoinette updates us on her birthday and thanks the listeners for showing her love while Shanti fills us in on her weekend with Stevie Wonder. We have a check-in on how we're feeling about the upcoming election and discuss the current backlash for President Obama by exploring the nuances of political identity and voter expectations, particularly concerning Kamala Harris and the Democra...

In this episode, Shanti feels the pressure build as she prepares for high-school selections for her daughter while Antoinette deals with her pet parenthood challenges. Together, we listen to a voicemail that requests a bit more accountability from both of us beyond the "claim of victimhood". For our main topic, we discuss the addictive nature of tumultuous relationships and how childhood experienc...