Keepin It Truthful

In our last episode of 2024 we answer a "Dear Cynthia" that talks about gender roles when it comes to raising our children. We discuss parenting now versus in prior generations and future generations and ask ourselves this: When do we cross the line from protecting our children to coddling them? This and more on this week's episode- enjoy! Keep submitting Dear Cynthia's, we love to hear from you ☺...

If you've been a listener since season 1 you know we play card games every 10 episodes and season 2 is no different. Join us for some rapid fire questions and other deeper questions we might have answered before but now answer having a different prospective.  Keep submitting Dear Cynthia's, we love to hear from you ☺️ As always thank you for your love and support 🫶🏼🤍🤎 Links on links... Dear Cy...

Forgiveness...it's an art. Dive into forgiveness of others and forgiving ourselves for past hurts in this episode. Keep submitting Dear Cynthia's, we love to hear from you ☺️ As always thank you for your love and support 🫶🏼🤍🤎 Links on links... Dear Cynthia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFXUD8KtQr2QhFHyGkwQ2-QdlDD1twtjj4SFUapqzOn_ehTw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 Linktre...

In this episode Cynthia and Beverly talk about subjects they keep surface level or avoid talking about because they're sensitive subjects. Keep submitting Dear Cynthia's, we love to hear from you ☺️ As always thank you for your love and support 🫶🏼🤍🤎 Links on links... Dear Cynthia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFXUD8KtQr2QhFHyGkwQ2-QdlDD1twtjj4SFUapqzOn_ehTw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&a...

In this episode of Keepin' It Truthful, Beverly and Cynthia open up about their own everyday battles and talk about the concept of "Unspoken Grief"—the quiet heartache that comes from being thankful for the life you have while also thinking about the life you once imagined. Catch their truthful reflections, they unpack the challenges, sacrifices, and unexpected turns that shape us. Tune in for an...

We're back with another AITA or "Am I the Jerk" episode. Thw topics of these questions are a cheating best friend, sharing locations with your significant other, a family's reaction to an engagement and a daycare who runs an AA meeting during school hours. Let us know your thoughts on these AITJ questions, hope you enjoy listening babes! Keep submitting Dear Cynthia's, we love to hear from you ☺️...

While listening to another podcast Cynthia and Beverly realized how much people's values are based on what they do. This conversation explores where they've seen this in their lives and if they think this idea is a good thing. They also chat about things their children may consider traumatic when they reflect back on their child hoods. Hope enjoy this episode! Please send us questions or comments...

On our way back from our big family Disney trip we had our first big disagreement. In this episode we discuss what happened, how we worked through it and the big realization we had because of it. We talk about co-dependency, friendship and conflict- hope you enjoy! Please send us questions or comments on Dear Cynthia:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tipsyandtr...

When people ask "how do you do it all?" It's meant as a compliment. They make an assumption based on what they see you accomplish in real life or on social media but is are their assumptions always right? Join us to discuss how sometimes things aren't quite what they seem. We also talk about the term married single mom and the discussion about the TikTok account BallerinaFarm.  Please send us ques...

We're back! Did you miss us because we deff missed you. After being away for way too long come along to hear life updates from Beverly and Cynthia. Please send us questions or comments on Dear Cynthia:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tipsyandtruthfulpod... Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2Us3FQ6... Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Celebrating the new year with a new baby! Beverly takes us on a rollercoaster as she shares her delivery story. Thanks for being part of our journey. Keep submitting Dear Cynthia's, we love to hear from you ☺️ As always thank you for your love and support 🫶🏼🤍🤎 Links on links... Dear Cynthia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFXUD8KtQr2QhFHyGkwQ2-QdlDD1twtjj4SFUapqzOn_ehTw/viewform?vc=...

Celebrating a year of laughter, insights, and endless conversations – our podcast has hit the one-year mark! Thanks for being part of our journey. Keep submitting Dear Cynthia's, we love to hear from you ☺️ As always thank you for your love and support 🫶🏼🤍🤎 Links on links... Dear Cynthia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFXUD8KtQr2QhFHyGkwQ2-QdlDD1twtjj4SFUapqzOn_ehTw/viewform?vc=0&a...

Los Dominicanos saltan con vaina 😂. This week we talk about urban legends that are probably not exclusive to Dominicans but to all hispanic and caribbean cultures. From knocking on wood to not putting your purse on the floor because it’s a sign of bad luck. Join us to laugh at these funny superstitions we grew up with. Keep submitting Dear Cynthia's, we love to hear from you ☺️ As always thank yo...

This week we talk about the wounds that are left by mothers and fathers who didn't give their children what they needed growing up. We also discuss a Dear Cynthia where our listener's boyfriend is getting upset that she uses a specific app to chat with her best friend in private. Listen in and tell us what you think. Keep submitting Dear Cynthia's, we love to hear from you ☺️ As always thank you f...

After taking one week off because we were feeling under the weather we're back! This is Episode 45: Parents are Human Too where we chat about how our kids sometimes call us out. At times by directly telling us we're in the wrong or by mirroring our "bad" behaviors and showing us we're leading by example and that applies to the positive things as well as the things we're working on. Also listen as...

In this episode Cynthia shares her many funny stories. Her near death experiences, leaving her sister behind (twice) and her spectacular performance for her mom on Mother's Day. Join us to laugh as she sets the scene . Keep submitting Dear Cynthia's, we love to hear from you ☺️ As always thank you for your love and support 🫶🏼🤍🤎 Links on links... Dear Cynthia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/...

Welcome to episode 43! In this episode we talk a little more in depth about our experiences as first generation Dominican-Americans. We're comparing our experience as 1st gen to the ones our kids as 2nd generation will or won't have. For example the language barriers and how it affected us- specially as the oldest daughters, the "first gen guilt" some people have described and the effort we make t...

What are some unwritten rules you live by? In this episode we talk about some unwritten rules we live by and some that we hear about but don't necessarily agree with. Such as: is there a time/transaction limit when you're at the ATM and there's a line? Is there such thing as inappropriate attire for the gym? How about for water parks or pools? Let us know what you think and listen to Cynthia's fun...

In the previous episode we talked a lot about family. Beverly and her sisters talked about their relationships to each other plus we discussed a listener's relationship with her mother- a narcissist. In episode 41 we talk about dysfunction in family roles. What are the causes, what are the common roles each family member takes and how can we try to create a more healthy dynamic. We got most of the...

Hi babes it's episode 40 and we have a few special guests this week for our tradition of playing a game every 10th episode. Cynthia moderates the card game "The {AND}" from The Skin Deep- the Family Edition with Beverly and her sisters Shirley, Daffy and Jessica. We can hear the sisters discuss what they love about each other as well as touch upon hard times they've had in their relationships. Als...

In episode 39 we have a moment to talk about how fast our kids are growing after one of them had a birthday. We talk about a little bit of everything this week: fathers bonding with their newborns, fasting and even family drama and the effects of keeping secrets that could be damaging for the rest of the family. Watch episodes 1-20 on YouTube and this and all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast or...

More and more couples are dealing with the challenges of trying to conceive but it not happening as fast as they thought it would. In episode 38 we speak to our friend Scarlet who opens up about the issues with fertility her and her husband faced. We thank Scarlet for being so open and vulnerable about her journey. We hear about the good, bad and ugly parts of her journey that led to IVF and ultim...

Heartbreak...most of us have experienced it in one way or another. In this episode we talk about someone close to us who we've noticed has gone through some hard times in her relationship and how that's affected her. Don't miss our "No Way Rosé" segment about heartbreak and pain and listen till the end for Cynthia's nugget on how to work on the things that could be holding you back. Watch episodes...

Am I the jerk? In episode 36 Jess the producer finds new Reddit am I the jerk submissions where people share their stories and ask “Am I the asshole?” in their situations. Have fun and enjoy this light hearted episode. Are you a Jerk? Share your scenarios in our Dear Cynthia link and let us know did you agree with our opinions. Please share your Dear Cynthia's, we love to hear from you ☺️ As alway...

We are back with another solo episode after hosting a wonderful guest. We do things a little different this episode instead of having one subject we talk about a few different topics we have encountered throughout the week. From being a girlfriend vs being a wife, to evolving, to fathers being equally responsible for nurturing as moms. "Strap on " as Beverly says and enjoy this episode. Keep submi...