We, The Intellectuals

Malcolm Gladwell challenges the notions of how we view success. It doesn't exist in a vacuum and is typically the byproduct of little coincidences that combine into the outliers we know and love. Guiding questions: 1. What is in my environment currently that I can leverage for my success? 2. Am I putting in the time/effort to reach my goals? 3. What poor habits have I picked up that are limiti...

A Sydney Sweeney Nazi Ad, Therapy Speak, and Jubilee 20 v 1 walk into a bar... Nothing happens, but the internet definitely doesn't know what it means. Are we losing the plot or is Trumps plan to "Shock and Awe" the American People descending us into a Neo Fascist State? What does it mean? what can we do about it?! Find out next time on the next episode of.... Chapters 00:00Sydney Sw...

In this episode, we explore the complexities of modern dating - -body image, power dynamics, and the emotional tug-of-war between connection and objectification. From pregnancy to social media to Gen Z disillusionment, we’re asking: does our behavior have the impact we think it's having? Chapters00:00 The Impact of Pregnancy on Women05:53 The Complexity of Attraction and Relationships11:25 Sel...

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and if you think about it... it makes no sense to make follow Christ your whole personality, while aligning with the veiled bigotry and rigid thinking characteristic of right leaning politics... We said what we said... SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠...

On today's episode of "Ways We've Lost The Plot" we tackle the trigger word Generational Trauma. What it is... and what it definitely is NOT. How traumatized do YOU feel?! SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagra...

Somewhere between feeling seen and being retraumatized... Lindsay C. Gibson's Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents exposes the psychological consequences of growing up with emotionally immature or unavailable parents. Though well-intentioned and informative, highlighting the loneliness the children feel but don't have the tools to describe, the solutions that Gibson provides have...

Mel Robbins... Is she an altruistic, caring friend to those in need? Or... Is she an insidious manipulator using psychology to become the Parasocial Relationship Final Boss? The answer is YES, yet in the attention economy, can the methods employed for success really be considered "evil"? Tune in as Jem & Renee get to the bottom of it, exploring the parallel between self-help "gu...

Don't Be Weird... Don't Be Rude... Simple rules to follow when engaging potentially interested strangers at the bars. Following the heated debate sparked by Deante Kyle's appeal for male accountability, Jem and Renee discuss the reality of how it can appear when Black Women reject Black Men and where we can go from here. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you fo...

"Do you see your style as a Political Statement?" This week we welcome our FIRST guest: Camri Hewie! This lighthearted yet meaningful conversation delves into her unique style, navigating authenticity, creative inspiration, and dreams of working with industry icons while building a career in today's saturated online landscape. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll lov...

They're at it again... doing what they do best... and We are TIRED. This is the REAL Black Fatigue. Tune in as we explore the paradox of assimilation, the weight of systemic issues, and why sometimes the most radical act is celebrating Black joy beyond the politics and protests. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/...

What does being a black woman in America mean in 2025?! Tune in as we, guided by the words of Maya Angelou, deconstruct the "strong Black woman" myth and how the media—shaped by white standards—continues to define and distort our stories. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectua...

Beauty, Resilience, Nuturing, Love, Strength. It should come as no surprise that Black Mothers are truly the linchpins of the black community, and as such are recognized with reference and appreciation. In this episode, we delve into the historical legacy that has made Black mothers so unique and the specific challenges that they have overcome to allow their communities to thrive. SUBSCRIBE &...

Yes... Yes.. We Know... Its been awhile. But We missed you and we're back. And in this episode we are chatting about whats been going on in the months we've been gone and our future plans for the pod. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/...

Dear White People, Though it may burden you, You simply must understand... To wrap up Black History Month, We (Renee & Jem) invite you to listen in on one of our more personal conversations surrounding Black Identity and the interrelationship of black & whiteness, motivated by the cultural essay of the Late James Baldwin. Profound beyond his years, Baldwin touches on a undeniable truth of...

Every so often you have the absolute displeasure of stumbling across a bit of media that completely fabricates your understanding of what the bar for quality is. Even more surprising when the book that sets you on this path... is on the NYT Best Sellers list?! Kat Timpf managed to not only to cobble together the most underwhelming take on cultural biases ever conceived, but did so in the most aggr...

Still recovering from the holidays and adjusting to the New Year, Jem & Renee chat of some funny AITA stories from Reddit. Tune-in to laugh, roll your eyes, or cringe at the easily avoidable problems people feel the need to share with the internet. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectua...

They say the best way to understand where your going is to reflect on where you've been... and its the understatement of the the decade to say 2024 has been a TIME! From 50 part TikTok Stories to Presidential Assassination Attempts there has been alot going on... In a word: We're tired But Join Us as we chat about and rank the craziest moments in Pop Culture. and of course Happy New Year! SUBSCRIB...

With almost 30 YEARS of online dating behind us we all collectively (should) know how to identify and how to avoid the most toxic and crazy people in the space. The f*ckboi... the feminist man... the material girl... our standards pretty much filter them out. However there is an interesting subset of individuals that have a more subtle brand of toxicity that leads to relational dysfunction that yo...

Do Pretty People actually have a higher quality of life? or is that just uggo propaganda design to turn the masses from the true plight of the models among us?! Tune-in as Jem & Renee break down the notions and sentiments surrounding beauty and how it affects a person's quality of life. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https...

Post the Civil Rights Act of 1965, the intermingling of the races sky rocketed and the once illegal rendezvous followed suit. But while exploring the true extent of what America's Melting Pot has to offer can be enjoyable, it also comes with a long legacy of oppression that if unacknowledged can threaten the foundation of any relationship. Tune In! As Jem & Renee unpack the way these political...

bell hooks... bell hooks. God what a mind. And her book All About Love is the most compelling critique of Love & Relationships We've ever had the pleasure of reading. It subtly challenges most of our preconceived notions about love and offers a new way to interact with them and each other. With near prophetic insight she break downs structures and offers a path to healing community through lov...

We BACK BABYY!!! We missed you! Are you doing well? And from losing a direction, insane social trends, and the election that decides the country's fate... a lot goes on in a month. But we are so excited to share this discussion motivated by the most demure trend on the internet. What happens when the clothing police co-op the meaning? What is this conversation around modesty trying to accomplish?...

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This month's book, The Body Keeps The Score by Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk. offers an incredibly compelling new paradigm for assessing and healing Trauma. From PTSD to Assult and Addiction Trauma can deeply affect our mind and body, however with the proper tools you can loosen the grip that it has on you. Tune-In as we share exactly why this book deserved to be on the New York Times Bestseller lis...