The XrossroadZ Podcast

In your 40s, your body starts having conversations with you — and this episode of The XrossroadZ Podcast is about learning how to listen. Barzini & Dre Renee talk about the importance of prioritizing your health in midlife: going to regular check‑ups, getting lab work done, paying attention to warning signs, taking diagnoses seriously, and advocating for yourself in medical spaces. We also exp...

Dating at 40+ hits different, but in the best and strangest ways. In this episode of The XrossroadZ Podcast, Dre & Barz break down what dating looks like when you’ve lived enough life to know yourself, your needs, your non‑negotiables, and your peace. Whether you’re single, partnered, divorced, “it’s complicated,” or somewhere in between, this episode is all about the real‑life experiences, le...

In this episode of The XrossroadZ Podcast, we take a fun, honest look at what it means to be Xennials watching this new generation grow up. We thought we were coming to talk about breaking generational cycles… but the conversation turned into a whole vibe: ✨ 90s and early 2000s nostalgia ✨ the stuff we “survived” that would get CPS called today ✨ how entertainment, fashion & freedom have ch...

Healing is personal. Healing is intentional. And healing? It starts on the inside. In this episode of The XrossroadZ Podcast, Barzini & Dre Renee share their real experiences with therapy—from childhood sessions to grief work to self‑awareness—and the fear many Xennials carry about “changing too much.” We talk about why therapy wasn’t normalized when we were growing up, how society has shifted...

Let’s talk about the breakup nobody prepares us for: friendships.  In this episode of The XrossroadZ Podcast, Dre & Barz get honest about how friendship endings happen in our 30s and 40s—the signs we ignored, the conversations we avoided, the boundaries we set, and how we healed. Whether your friendship faded, exploded, or just quietly expired, you’re not alone. We unpack the grief, the guilt,...

In this pre‑Valentine’s Day episode of The XrossroadZ Podcast, we’re getting real about LOVE, not the highlight reel, but the truth. We’re talking about what we thought love would look like when we were younger… What we expected based on movies, music, family, and culture… And how our real‑life experiences reshaped everything we believed about relationships. In this episode, we explore: ✨ How chi...

We’re back!  This season opener unpacks what really happens when life hits reset on you: emotionally, creatively, and spiritually. Barzini and Dre Renee get honest about the unexpected interruptions, identity shifts, and lessons learned in the quiet.  If you’ve ever had to rebuild your rhythm, find your footing again, or start over at a new XrossroadZ, this one will speak to you.  Welcome to Seaso...

Want to get access to our episodes 48 hours EARLIER? Subscribe and become FAMILY at http://www.patreon.com/thexrossroadz. 🎙️ We're back with Part 2 of "Bridging the Gap," where we continue our chat with the insightful (and hilarious) Stevon Lewis, MFT.  We're digging deeper into the Xennial experience and uncovering ways that Impostor Syndrome shows up in our lives...and relati...

Want to get access to our episodes 48 hours EARLIER? Subscribe and become FAMILY at http://www.patreon.com/thexrossroadz. In PART ONE of this episode, we're smack dab inside the vortex of generational quirks and self-doubt with our returning guest and fan-fave, Stevon Lewis, MFT. Ever feel like you're stuck between cassette tapes and TikTok trends? You're not alone! Xennials—those o...

Want to get access to our episodes 48 hours EARLIER? Subscribe and become FAMILY at http://www.patreon.com/thexrossroadz. Are you single and near hitting the big 4-0? Or maybe you're just curious about what it's like to be riding solo in your forties? Well, in this episode we're discussing what it's like to be single (or single again) your 30s and 40s. Join us as we chat about...

Want to get access to our episodes 48 hours EARLIER? Subscribe and become FAMILY at http://www.patreon.com/thexrossroadz. In today's episode, we dive headfirst into the rollercoaster that is modern relationships—seatbelts optional but highly recommended—rolling up our sleeves and tackling a topic that can feel like a plot twist in a rom-com: cheating. 🤯 Let's unravel the mystery of what...

Want to get access to our episodes 48 hours EARLIER? Subscribe and become FAMILY at http://www.patreon.com/thexrossroadz. We've all been there, right? That nagging little voice in your head that whispers, "Are you sure you're good enough?" Well, it's time to turn down the volume on that inner critic and crank up the tunes of self-belief! In this episode, we're serving...

Want to get access to our episodes 48 hours EARLIER? Subscribe and become FAMILY at http://www.patreon.com/thexrossroadz. In this episode, we're diving into the art of friendship—because let's face it, having a solid friend is kinda like having your own personal cheerleader, but with fewer pom-poms and more emotional support. 🤗 We're sharing our thoughts on how to be there for your...

Have you ever felt your heart drop when a loved one starts a sentence with, "Can I be honest?" Or maybe you've been the one tiptoeing around feedback like it's a landmine. Well, you're not alone. In this episode, it gets real about criticism—what it is, what it isn't, and how on earth it can actually be constructive. Join Barz & Dre Renee to unpack the art of givi...

Welcome to a 2-part deep dive that's as real as it gets. Join us for an unfiltered chat with Dr. Harold Eugene Vann II, a former pastor who's bravely pulling back the curtain on his life in his upcoming book, The Black Couch: A Memoir of a Pastor's Private Pain in Public Places. In Part 2, we dig deeper into his journey of redemption and healing. Dr. Vann opens up about the courage...

Welcome to a 2-part deep dive that's as real as it gets. Join us for an unfiltered chat with Dr. Harold Eugene Vann II, a former pastor who's bravely pulling back the curtain on his life in his upcoming book, The Black Couch: A Memoir of a Pastor's Private Pain in Public Places. In these episodes, Dr. Vann takes us on a heartfelt journey through his personal history—a saga filled wi...

In this episode, we  journey through the nuances of friendships that Xennials, and honestly anyone, can relate to. We explore how friendships blossom, change, and sometimes fade, much like the seasons themselves. Ever wondered if the way you became friends matters in the long run? We tackle this question head-on, and discuss safeguarding our friendships with honest conversations and how to keep th...

This week, we're diving headfirst into the world of first dates and how the game has changed since we were passing handwritten notes or anxiously waiting by a landline. Remember those simpler times? Well, buckle up, because dating in the age of social media is a whole new ballgame! Join us as we reminisce about our early dating days and compare them to the swipe-right culture of today. We&apo...

Hey there, Roadies and RoadDawgs! Grab your favorite beverage and settle in, because we’re back with a brand-new season of XrossroadZ Podcast, and this one’s extra special. Not only are we celebrating our fourth birthday (can you believe it?), but we’re diving deep into the heart of what makes being a Xennial so uniquely... us. Ever wonder how the name XrossroadZ came to be? We’re spilling the tea...

Can you believe it? EPISODE 50! That's right! Make sure that you listen right away. We have some news that you may want to know. Oh yeah, remember to SUBSCRIBE and share us with someone else! This week, your #favepodcastpair talks about S-E-X. Tune in and weigh in on questions like, "does size matter" and thoughts about body counts, positions and even faking orgasms. There's no...

Here at the Xross RoadZ, we have an audacious 10,000 subscriber goal and we want YOUR HELP to reach it. If you're not currently subscribed, don’t sit at a literal crossroads, click the button and tell 2 friends. Then tell them to tell 2 friends to do the same! This week's "DA FUQ?" leads into answering listener questions about protocol in relationships. Your #favepodcastpair ta...

Here at the Xross RoadZ, we have an audacious 10,000 subscriber goal and we want YOUR HELP to reach it. If you're not currently subscribed, don’t sit at a literal crossroads, click the button and tell 2 friends. Then tell them to tell 2 friends to do the same! Social media moves fast, so this story has come and gone on social media, but it still gives us the same response, "DA FUQ?"...

Here at the Xross RoadZ, we have an audacious 10,000 subscriber goal and we want YOUR HELP to reach it. If you're not currently subscribed, don’t sit at a literal crossroads, click the button and tell 2 friends. Then tell them to tell 2 friends to do the same! Have you watched this week's episode of #InsecureHBO? #SeasonByeve Episode 3 dives into Lawrence & Condola's tumultuous...

Here at the Xross RoadZ, we have an audacious 10,000 subscriber goal and we want YOUR HELP to reach it. If you're not currently subscribed, don’t sit at a literal crossroads, click the button and tell 2 friends. Then tell them to tell 2 friends to do the same! Congratulations Dre Renee'! It's official. Hashtag Boo is now Husband Boo!!! While this week's episode celebrates the n...

Here at the Xross RoadZ, we have an audacious 10,000 subscriber goal and we want YOUR HELP to reach it. If you're not currently subscribed, don’t sit at a literal crossroads, click the button and tell 2 friends. Then tell them to tell 2 friends to do the same! We are ONE week from the ONE YEAR mark. Can you believe it? Your #favepodcastpair has been with you every week and we've loved ev...