Sippin' T with Nat & Z

Mean women typically target other women based on their own insecurities, jealousy, feelings of competition, and envy. Usually, the victim will be independent, popular, successful – in short, a threat in some way to the aggressor. Join us in this episode and we dive deeper into the mean girl syndrome.

Grat·i·tude /ˈɡradəˌt(y)o͞od/ noun The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Join us in this episode as we discuss gratitude, why it matters and how we can foster it in our life.  

What is it that adds meaning and satisfaction to life? What is it that gives us a sense of purpose?  Join us in this episode where we discuss how to cultivate purpose in your life.  

In this episode, we discuss colorism in the Black community, trace its origin, discuss its impact, and what we can do to overcome it.

The beauty industry has never really catered or considered black skin or hair. Companies market to what they considered their “base” and black women & women of color sometimes had to get in where they fit in. In this episode, we speak to some of the beauty needs of AA women and highlight some of the awesome brands that always get it right.

A lot of the conversations are rooted in the following questions: Are they on equal footing? For prospective Black college students, which is the better fit? To be honest there is no right or wrong answer in this equation.  Experience is subjective...you can meet two students who go to the same school and have different feelings about it.  In this episode, we decided to tackle the myths,...

When we decided to start this podcast we never thought our topics and conversations would resonate with so many people. Join us as we look back at the year, share our favorite episodes, and thank you loyal listeners for all your support!

Looking back there are a multitude of things we wish we would have been told or learned sooner.  Join us as we discuss a list of things we know now but wish someone would have told us earlier.

Being scared to verbalize your wants and needs is a trauma response. There are many reasons we find having tough talks hard, and it ranges from our childhood experiences to the way we relate to the world around us. To many of us, it can seem easier to avoid an issue, rather than to address it.  Having delicate conversations can make us feel uncomfortable, or bring us back to points in our pas...

According to Psychology Today, fear has the ability to alter our perception of reality in many different ways. There are two kinds of fear: one acute, life-saving direct fear, which heightens our awareness, and one slowly sneaking indirect fear, which lowers our awareness. The same basic emotion—fear—produces completely different results, depending on how it enters our reality and how we cope with...

People should be shamed when they say or do something reprehensible. Social sanctions are an important mechanism for social change, and they should be used. However, when the cancellation is subjective, arbitrary, and restricts the individual's path to redemption, we have to take a step back and determine if cancel culture is the justifiable means to the end. Please join us as we discuss the good,...

Depictions of dads in popular culture push the stereotype of fathers as incompetent, emotionally disconnected, “secondary” parents who are not nearly as important to their children as their mothers. As a result, Fathers are often pressured to take a backseat when it comes to being involved with raising their kids and can face ridicule for things like admitting that they help change diapers or expr...

Memorial Day has always been seen as the unofficial start to summer.  And now that warmer weather and summer sun is just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to start feeling light, fresh and energetic.  No need to wait for June’s official start to summer; the time to start is now!

Self-confidence and self-esteem are two terms that are often used interchangeably. In fact, they bear only a passing relationship to each other. Join Nat & Z as we discuss self-esteem, self-confidence, and how to drown out the outside noise.

Part 2 of this important conversation up now!

The interaction between mother and child is an important and dynamic process. Despite conventional wisdom, attachment and bonding between mother and child are not automatic and do not occur immediately. Rather, it becomes ingrained as the result of learned experiences that begin during the first year of life and are repeated daily throughout one’s childhood and adolescence.  Please join us fo...

The best way to declutter your home, your workspace, and your life is to take things one small step at a time. Join Nat & Z as we layout ways to get through the mess, organize your life and mind, and clear chaos out of your life.

In this week’s episode, Nat & Z ask each other random questions about life, love & everything in between.  This is a great way to spark conversations with those close to you and possibly gain a new perspective.  If you are interested in doing this with your tribe check out: https://capitalizemytitle.com/random-topic-generator/ Tea on the Table: Sweet Spot Butterscotch Black Tea b...

Black women’s experiences with pregnancy are often challenging. Yet, what’s rarely discussed is the trauma Black women may experience while trying to conceive , during pregnancy, and after giving birth. Join Nat & Z as we discuss black women’s journey into motherhood.

Join Sippin T' with Nat & Z as we tackle the health inequities that plague women of color generally and black women specifically.  As women, we at times find it difficult to advocate for ourselves and our needs all while knowing that communication is the key to great health care.  We need to change from a passive patient to an active advocate.  Your health is worth fighting for....

Being a person of color at a predominantly white workplace creates its own special kinds of stress. This episode, Nat & Z discuss how your melanin can affect your comfortability at work & what employers can do to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for their employees of color.’ https://anchor.fm/sippint-nat--z/episodes/Being-Black-At-Work-er06gt https://podcasts.apple.com/u...

Preston Mitchum defines black love as rooted in resilience and hope. Black love allows us to reimagine our lineage and connections to ancestors through passion and empathy. Black love means allowing for balance and yielding space, while allowing a person to grow and change, and figure out ways to navigate the world separately and with a partner. In this episode Nat & Z discuss the concept of b...

We are currently in what some can call a golden age for movies the showcase the true African-American experience. Get Into this quick sip where Nat & Z discuss their top 10 films that explore & amplify these stories.

What is forgiveness? How do you truly forgive someone? How do you forgive yourself? Please join us as we tackle the concept of forgiveness, its benefits, and why it's important for your growth and overall happiness. Tea of the Day:   Chamomile Vanilla Honey Herbal Tea - Caffeine Free  - Bigelow Tea Listen to us on: https://anchor.fm/sippint-nat--z#sippintea https://open.spotify.com/show/...

There is more to Astrology and horoscopes besides signs, planets and houses.  So it’s time to get some deeper insights from our expert guest for this episode our friend Heather, the real-life unicorn.  We mention her a lot here at Sippin T’, she is the lover of the cosmos, sunshine, books, positive thinking, the law of attraction, the deeper mysteries of life, unicorns, art, music, love,...