The Self-Aware Millennial

This week, TSAM is joined by fellow self-aware millennial, Thane Marcus Ringler, to unpack how he applies the lessons from his self-awareness journey to inspire others as a performance coach, author, podcaster, and public speaker. J.Mix and Thane compare quarter-life crisis experiences and dive into "elephant in the room" discussions on race, gender, and the importance of millennial invo...

On this self accountability-focused episode, J.Mix and Christian reflect on times that they have physically and emotionally hurt others and themselves. They also discuss why we are, as humans, more likely to hurt our loved ones versus strangers or people we are not emotionally connected to. Other things discussed: Victory Belles, Working for Disney, Being Keyed, Middle Child Syndrome, Rewarding Sm...

On this week's Sex & Non-monogamy inspired episode, J.Mix converses with Haley about their preferences and challenges during sex. Thangs discussed include: Lights on or lights off during sex, being a third in an open relationship, flirtatious personality woes, befriending your metamour, high/low sex drive vs. high/low libido, finding your voice/explaining what you want in the bedroom, hav...

On this week's episode , J.Mix goes into her vulnerable corner to discuss her current physical, social, and mental insecurities. From her broad shoulders, to her stuttering "problem," she explores some less common insecurities that are unique to her current livelihood. If you have any insecurities you would like to share with J.Mix, email her at theselfawaremillennial@gmail.com or D...

This week's episode is brought to you by J.Mix's intolerance for complacency. She is joined by her friend, Charis Gullage, as they discuss J.Mix's abrupt resignation from The Victory Belles. The ladies reflect on their experiences with the troupe and offer their suggestions on what current and future Belles should be mindful of when representing the group. Hint: "authenticity.&...

On this week's episode , J.Mix is joined by Destani Simone and Thérèse Green to unpack their thoughts on being unhitched and child-free black women! They discuss the pressures imposed on society and their peers to get married and have children and confront why they have not reached the next milestone. J.Mix expounds on her annoyances with "sheeple" who are only getting married and h...

After concluding Episode 24's colorism discussion, J.Mix and Bats extend their conversation by conveniently diving into recapping information discussed in Episode 23: Nonmonogamy for DUMMIES. If this convo resonates with you, give it some stars on Apple Podcasts :) Some of the topics discussed: Why folks get married knowing their chances of divorce is 50/50, Will + Jada's "entanglem...

On this week's episode, J.Mix is joined by two sensational NOLA actors, Monica R. Harris, and Martin "Bats" Bradford to discuss the perils of colorism in America, more specifically in New Orleans, where it runs unapologetically rampant in the black community. (SIDE NOTE: Colorism IS, in fact, underlined in red because it is, apparently not considered a real word.) They also discuss...

Somehow J.Mix got six months into this podcast without discussing this week's subject matter in detail. This week, J.Mix is joined by Dylan Trần to give a crash course into the beautiful monster that is Nonmonogamy. This episode is specifically catered to our TSAM friends who are curious about the lifestyle and want an organized layout into what it takes to successfully transition to multiple...

On this week's episode of The Self-Aware Millennial, J.Mix is joined by THE Qween B. Amor to discuss Qween's revolutionary journey to self-awareness. Qween reflects on her evolving experiences as an active trans-queer performing artist who serves the social justice community through dance and her unapologetic use of her body and religious iconography at national rallies and protests arou...

On this week's episode, J.Mix is joined by Cameron Ware and Lauren Turner as they discuss the ins and outs of being black theatre makers in the city of New Orleans at this moment in time. In solidarity with the black brothers and sisters that share their sentiments about the consistent grapple with predominately white institutions around the country, they all discuss their personal grievances...

On this week's episode of TSAM, J.Mix is joined by NOLA's beloved showgirl, Ariana Amour, to discuss this month's ongoing conversation about implicit biases behind sexual preferences towards transness. They give their praises to the Black Trans Lives Matter movement and Ariana enlightens J.Mix with a detailed summary of her astrology birth chart. Other topics covered: Self-accountab...

QUICK PSA: If you're only here to hear the "Entanglements" portion of our conversation, please consider reminding your friends and followers that the cops who murdered Breonna Taylor have YET to be arrested... and then... you have our consent to scroll to 56:00. - - In continuation with "Self-Accountability Month" J.Mix sits down remotely with roommates Julie Dietz and Meg...

In honor of July aka. "Self-Accountability Month" J.Mix and Beau Autin are confronting their own implicit biases about their personal dating preferences and histories over dating apps and in their interpersonal relationships with others. In this episode, they compare and contrast the race and orientations of the communities they grew up amongst and how it has affected their current datin...

On this episode, J.Mix is joined by Santa and Mrs. Claus aka. Jon Sparks and his beautiful wife, Maritza Dávila. Their love has transcended for over 40 years and they graciously join TSAM's community to give their wisdom on the many facets of what their marriage has taught them about themselves and the world around them. This episode is a continuation of the ongoing challenges of being in an...

On this self-reflection episode of TSAM, J.Mix gets vulnerable and provides some details about a brief conversation she had with a (former?) white male friend who disagreed with her stance on an important variable of his relationship with his black fiancé. New Orleans organizations to follow to stay up-to-date on the fight for Black Lives: Southern Solidarity - @southern_solidarity on (IG) New Orl...

On this episode, J.Mix gives all the "period tea" to her special penis-owning guests, Jamie Bernstein and Nicholas Flye. She opens the floor for Nick and Jamie to ask any question they had about the vagina-owning menstrual cycle. Together, they discuss biases, misinformation, concerns, curiosities, etc. held in the penis-owning communities about periods. J.Mix also reveals the story of h...

On this episode of the "On Periods" series, J.Mix is joined by Hillary Michell, an educated woman of color, to discuss Cervical Stenosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). J.Mix also discusses brief information about the recent New Orleans protests going on nightly in response to the repercussions of slavery on black lives for the past 400 years. Yes. You heard me. 400 years. Read mor...

On this episode on the "On Periods" series, J.Mix chats remotely with Aaron Wiggins, a proud gay male penis owner, on his fascinations with the magic of periods. Results from forty penis owners in J.Mix's most recent TSAM "On Periods" survey at the end of this episode! Want to support J.Mix's mission for The Self-Aware Millennial? Subscribe to TSAM's Patreon! Fol...

On this episode of the "On Periods" series, J.Mix sits down remotely with Alina Casero and Raúl Maysonet to discuss their relationship with Alina's menstrual period and everything that comes with it! We discuss their communication tactics and brainstorm the facets that allowed them to develop a closer connection. For more information on Vulvodynia, please visit www.nva.org Want to s...

On this week's episode of TSAM, J.Mix is joined by William Howard and Andy Bower to discuss what white ally-ship looks like from the black AND white perspective. Together, they explore the misunderstandings from each group and formulate how to bridge the cultural miscommunication gap in today's society. This episode covered a large spectrum of grievances and praises felt by many advocate...

On this week's two-part episode of TSAM, J.Mix is joined by William Howard to discuss white ally-ship and what it looks like from the perspective of a person of color. J.Mix addresses the confrontations she had with two white male followers on social media as well as the overflow of inspiration and support from her followers (Shout-out to Brandon Michael Nase and Frank Casabianca). Will discu...

Happy Quarantimes, Self-Aware Friends! J.Mix is coming with a speedy episode about her recent experiences and frustrations/roadblocks in her journey to becoming a self-sufficient, independent, black woman. J.Mix also couples her frustrations and parallels her premise to the lynching of Ahmaud Arbery. For more info on Ahmaud's legacy and how you can show solidarity and obtain justice for this...

Did anyone miss having TSAM as part of their weekly dose of quarantine awareness last week? We sure did! This week on TSAM, J.Mix confesses why she left y'all alone without any new episodes for two weeks. She also raves about the many mental and physical benefits that "social media distancing" has granted her livelihood during the quarantimes. Other things discussed: Breaking "...

**Trigger Warning: Domestic Abuse. This week on TSAM, J.Mix explores the facets of domestic violence and the dangers it imposes during COVID-19. We are remotely joined by Olivia Ros (@oliviarosarts on Instagram) as she reflects on her personal experiences with domestic abuse. Together, J.Mix and Olivia give pertinent insight, advice, and resources to anyone and everyone living through, and recover...