Wait... Am I Toxic?

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This week we're joined by the hilarious boys of Pass The Meerkat and a time was had... We dig deep into their toxic secrets, from Deji's confusion on period emotions, Vish's preference for gaming over spending time with his Mrs., to Tim's obsession with stripping in public spaces! Grab your tickets to their upcoming UK live shows via the links below! Birmingham - Monday 27th November - https://sho...

With every year we get older, so do our parents. From the cozzie livs bussing our arses to families living further from each other more than ever, considering what will happen with your parents when they're too old to look after themselves has probably crossed your mind. This week's toxic submitter wants to know whether she's toxic for not wanting to bear the burden of looking after her elderly pa...

We're not always toxic, sometimes we enjoy a chinwag like two old ladies- enjoy haha! <3 Join the convo using #WaitAmIToxic and in our WhatsApp community chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E73dRWrjwwnE6bFm2ndOnv Follow Us: Instagram: @ waitamitoxic Twitter: @ waitamitoxic TikTok: @waitamitoxic Fola's IG: @ folashade Fola's Twitter: @ fola_shade Rukiya's IG: @ rukiya_newts Artwork by @ WhyZedStudio...

Our submitter this week is going through that gut-wrenching, appetite-stealing, R&B slide down the wall type of heartbreak, and we're here to help as best as we can <3 This one is for everyone who has loved and lost, and needs to just not feel so alone in it- we know your pain and promise you will get through it! Join the convo using #WaitAmIToxic and in our WhatsApp community chat: https:/...

Motherhood is known to be one of the biggest blessings life has to offer, but why is it that for so many newly mums, losing friends is such a common consequence of bringing life into this world? This week's submitter opens up about the breakdown in friendships she once had once becoming a mother, she even goes as far as saying women with kids and women without will never have the same friendship....

"Process your trauma, heal, find yourself" and all that jazz. But also, sometimes... maybe don't? This week's submitter has had a really tough time recently grieving a family member, and being dumped from a long-term relationship, but is concerning their loved ones because they're choosing to live their absolute best life instead of doing any processing. Join us to chat about the idea of "choosing...

It's 2023 and everyone wants to be "progressive", but why are we only entitled to an opinion if we say the "right thing" according to the thinking of the social justice warriors? Join Fola and Rukiya discuss how unprogressive we're becoming as a generation by muting the voices of those who aren't on the spectrum of the super liberal! Join the convo using #WaitAmIToxic and in our WhatsApp community...

Introvert, extrovert, ambivert and all the verts, we all suffer at the hands of stereotypes based on our personality types. This week's submitter is particularly toxic as they actually agree with all of the negative assumptions made about their introverted nature, and prefer to befriend extroverts and nothing but as a result! We'd LOVE if you could vote for us in this year's British Podcast Listen...

Join us for part 2 of a 2 part episode, where we discuss a toxic submitter's theory that given some men's disdain for all things related to womanhood, from discharge to periods, it's only fair we conclude that men hate women!? We'd LOVE if you could vote for us in this year's British Podcast Listeners' Choice Awards- Voting - British Podcast Awards Every vote counts and may just boost our self-est...

Join us for part 1 of a 2 part episode, where we discuss a toxic submitter's theory that given some men's disdain for all things related to womanhood, from discharge to periods, it's only fair we conclude that men hate women!? We'd LOVE if you could vote for us in this year's British Podcast Listeners' Choice Awards- Voting - British Podcast Awards Every vote counts and may just boost our self-est...

What would you do if the men in your life cried just as often as us women do? In this week’s episode, Fola and Rukiya discuss how much responsibility women have in men struggling to express their emotions and how we can do better as women to support men.  We'd LOVE if you could vote for us in this year's British Podcast Listeners' Choice Awards- Voting - British Podcast Awards Every vote counts an...

Feeling like the older you get, the less you care about the endless list of social issues we're somehow expected to fix? Gradually finding yourself more concerned with havin' a laugh as often as possible and keeping your belly full? Well you're not alone- this week's submitter has activism fatigue and we totally hear it! We'd LOVE if you could vote for us in this year's British Podcast Listeners'...

In this episode we discuss whether honesty is really necessary in every situation and why this generation have become super heartless! We'd LOVE if you could vote for us in this year's British Podcast Listeners' Choice Awards- Voting - British Podcast Awards Every vote counts and may just boost our self-esteem if WE WON! Join the convo using #WaitAmIToxic and in our WhatsApp community chat: https:...

We're back! And as toxic as ever. After an impromptu break, we're not discussing a toxic thought but we're excited to be recording again and catch you up on our toxicity. Join us to chat about life, life-ing and just how relatable it is to finesse your way through life at all levels of the food chain. We'd LOVE if you could vote for us in this year's British Podcast Listeners' Choice Award's- Voti...

We're sure most of you have heard of "All About Love" by Belle Hooks, but have you heard of the "All About Love" by the W.A.I.T girlies?! This week Fola and Rukiya discuss all things about love from the right person, wrong timing to toxicity now being a love language... Join us as we get into love and all of the aboveeee! We'd LOVE if you could vote for us in this year's British Podcast Listeners'...

This week's submitter is struggling to find the meaning to and purpose behind anything and everything. Holidays, nights out etc. can all feel like the elixir of life until they just... don't. We can all relate to feeling stuck in a mundane cycle of nothingness to the point where it's hard to remember what it is you even care about at all. Is sometimes feeling like nothing even matters (word to Lau...

From the day they are born, women are taught that they must be beautiful. This week's toxic submitter questions her attractiveness as a Black woman and feels disconnected from her femininity because of it. Join Rukiya and Fola discuss the experiences of being women of colour and how they navigate the pressures of societal beauty standards. We'd LOVE if you could vote for us in this year's British...

Fola and Rukiya decided to save all the toxicity for the live show this week! Join them discuss why all men aren't bad and Rukiya reveals a very brave secret about her feelings towards Beyoncé at the moment. We're also incredibly proud that our first live show is officially SOLD OUT! Thank you all so much for the support and see you at White City House on the 28th May!! Join the convo using #WaitA...

Secretly wanting to change a love interest's dress-sense is pretty common this day in age, but for men who date women, it's slightly more challenging! The fine lines between being controlling, offensive or outright sexist have got this week's submitter on the ropes about how to approach telling his new bae that her tattered fur jacket needs to go in the bin! We're also incredibly proud that our fi...

Jealousy has a bad reputation. It’s not uncommon to hear well-meaning people say things like, “Don’t be jealous” or “Jealousy destroys relationships.” But what makes this emotion so bad? This week's toxic submitter admits to feeling jealous of her boyfriend and is seeking wisdom from Fola and Rukiya in order to pursue a healthy relationship with her "ride or die". We're also incredibly proud that...

A few too many toxic exes have got this week's submitter realising that they've taken more steps backwards than they'd have hoped in their dating life. Fola & Rukiya discuss the importance of finding confidence in your vulnerability to avoid being dragged down by partners who would rather you join them in hell than take the time to work on themselves! We're also incredibly proud that our first...

TICKETS FOR THE LIVE SHOW ARE OUT NOW - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wait-am-i-toxic-podcast-live-show-tickets-622990038977 Weddings are expensive. With the cost of a wedding increasing by 102% since 2020, it's safe to say they aren't getting any cheaper anytime soon! This week's toxic submitter feels resentful towards her friend for asking her to fork out 1.5k in total for her wedding. Should y...

This week's submitter is realising she's experiencing random periods of intense rage at the world, on rotation, and is wondering if as a queer black woman it's that life's injustices are weighing heavily on her or... if it's just her period. Alexa, play Mad by Solange!! TW: Suicide is mentioned in this episode. Our live show is CONFIRMED, we'll be at White City House on the 28th May 2023 with all...

Black British day parties have become increasingly popular over the years. With many Black Brits keen to let their hair down after a working week of code-switching, it's no surprise tickets for the most sought after day parties sell like hot cakes! This week's toxic submitter thinks popular Black British day parties have become less inclusive and only cater to one type of Black person. Join the co...