What The Fifty Podcast

Ever said NO to something because you were scared? That’s exactly what Niki and I are unpacking in our Season Finale episode as we reflect on Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes - and how powerful it can be when we decide to finally say YES. 💬 Join our Book Club Zoom tonight at 7:30 PM Grab a glass of wine, tea, or coffee and come share your thoughts with us. Expect a fun, honest conversation about Shon...

There’s something about Jivika… you feel it the moment she begins to speak. Calm. Centered. Genuine. This week on Year of Yes, we sit with Jivika Chugani - physiotherapist, certified yoga instructor, devoted wife, proud mother of two daughters, philanthropist, speaker and a Barbadian who has lovingly called Jamaica home for 23 years. She opens up about building a life of service, raising her girls...

Sometimes a yes changes your address… and your entire perspective 🌴 Today on Year of Yes, we sit with Becky - straight out of Chicago - now proudly living her best Jamaican life with her family - as she shares her Routes to Remember: the places she’s explored, the people who have stayed with her, and the feelings Jamaica stirred in her heart along the way. And wait… the patois quiz at the end? 😂...

Some businesses start with a plan. Others start with a feeling you cannot ignore. Three different personalities. One shared nudge. They stopped talking about it… and built it. Today, The Hot Box is more than a business - it is a space people return to for reset, clarity and connection. A place the community did not know it needed until it existed. This week on What The Fifty, we sit with the found...

Episode 102 is out, and this one’s all about the real, messy, and necessary growth. 💪 We’re getting honest about the simple theories that actually change lives, and we’re investing more in ourselves. Mich is committing to her writing, Niki’s leaning into her wellness coaching, and together we’re finally giving the love, time, and energy we’ve spent on family and everyone else… back to ourselves f...

Growth isn’t just personal—it’s a journey couples take together. 💗 In episode 101 of What The Fifty, we dive into how married couples can intentionally invest in their own passions while creating meaningful time together. When both partners commit to personal growth and shared experiences, relationships thrive, communication deepens, and love grows stronger. Simple, deliberate habits can transfor...

We are BACK! Our final season of 2025, but we just have to rewind a little before going forward and start with our experience with Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 HURRICANE in Jamaica. Spoiler: We didn’t face the full force of the storm, but it still shook us and reminded us how fragile life is, and for that, we’re profoundly grateful. Tune in as we share our experience, our reflections, and our g...

Whew. This season flew by as quickly as the years and oh, how the years flew. Our boys are now men, or on their way becoming, and it's funny how letting go feels like ... loss. Not that bone deep, gut searing loss, but that dull throb that kinda follows you around, reminding you that somehow, everything just feels... less. But we're pushing through and we're sharing techniques that we have employe...

This episode may be our most vulnerable and real yet. Ugh we know we have made mistakes (you know the ones that keep playing over in your mind) but we are committed to learn from them. In this episode We're exploring the dangerous territory of "What ifs" and we're asking some soul searching questions like... "Is it something that I did as a parent that is causing the struggl...

Now would you look at that! Our boys have grown and flown but still took the time to sit with us and talk about how we communicate with them, now that they are adults. Adults.  Wow. It's pretty wild just thinking our boys have now turned men. Before we get sappy in these captions, we're talking everything from the misses we've had, like posting unflattering photos of them, (but we alwa...

Whew! Today, we open up about the emotional shift that happens when our boys grow up and head out into the world. It's heavy. But it's also light knowing that our boys have the skills to thrive in this world. From the swirl of second-guessing as they leave the nest, to the surprising lessons they teach us as they grow into courageous, kind adults — we’re talking parenting, releasing contro...

🎙️ The WTF Podcast is BACK! It’s been a minute (okay, maybe a few)… But we’re loading up, finally for 2025 and we couldn’t be more ready to reconnect with you! While the mic's been off, life’s been busy….and one of the things that's been filling our heads? Learning what it really means to parent adult children. Sigh. Yes we are there. Ugh So it’s a big part of what we’re diving into this s...

Time is a thief because how did we get to the end of the season already? WOW! But as we approach this Christmas season, we're wrapping up our 11th season of WTF and we're making it interesting. Promise us you'll watch this YouTube episode? Because, yes, you can listen and hear but you can WATCH and SEE Sabrina teach us tips and tricks for doing our makeup. It's never too late to enter your Makeup...

When was the last time you cleaned your make up brushes? No, not just quickly shaking it out before applying your makeup for the evening. We’re talking hot-soapy-water-let-it-soak-oil-napkin-alcholol kinda clean? Hmmm? We’re coming down hard on you because Sabrina came down hard on us to ensure we are properly cleaning our brushes! (But, don’t worry if you haven’t - we too, are professionals at sl...

One thing about us: We’re not down for long! We’ve brought in reinforcements because we’re serious about getting back to the point where we don’t compromise on ourselves and are just living in survival mode. We want to THRIVE, and SLAY while we’re at it💃. No more holding our heads down and hoping no one notices. So… that’s where Sabrina comes in! Tune in now as we chat about these topics: 💋Meet...

We are BACK! And we have a confession - We pop right down!😂🤣🫠 We have been cruising on slow mode for so long, while navigating how seemingly fast life and its changes have been coming towards us. But we’re shaking it off and boy, are you in for a treat this season! But before we spill, let’s catch up! Join us as we recap what we’ve been up to and where we are headed this season. It feels so gre...

It's the finale! WOW! This was a fun season of learning and applying and we can't believe it's done! ⁣Join us for a quick recap of our guests and how we’re going to continue to apply the Blue Zone to our lives. Tune in now! It's all about crafting YOUR personal paradise and we hope, as we have been inspired to, we have inadvertently inspired you, too. See you again next season! Mak...

It’s the penultimate episode of the season and we’re talking about Community! Tune in as we delve into the profound influence that our social circles, or tribes, have on our lives. From shaping our values and beliefs to providing support and belonging, communities play a crucial role in our personal development and well-being, especially in combating loneliness! 🤲 Things we touched on Loneliness...

Ikigai - A concept that encourages people to discover what truly matters to them and to live a life filled with purpose and joy. What’s your “Ikigai”? This episode, we’re exploring what this word means to us and how we have embraced this in different forms over the years. Our favourite energy healer and our guest for this week, Pooja, talks to us about spirituality and shares what it means to her!...

Quick question: What is Your Hara Hachi Bu point? We love this Japanese term that means “Eat until you're 80% full”. This episode, we delve into clean eating and clean living and what it means for us. We even had the amazing opportunity to interview Melissa (@imperfectwellbeing), a certified AFPA Holistic Nutritionist, Health and Wellness Coach and Autoimmune Nutritionist. The joy that shines...

Did you know that it is believed that the world's longest-lived people do not “exercise.” In the Blue Zones, it was observed that people were nudged into moving about every 20 minutes, either they were gardening, kneading their own bread, farming or some type of active daily routine - essentially, moving naturally! In this episode, we dive into just that... Natural Movement & The Benefits!...

We are BACK! 🎊🙌✨We're catching up and laying the foundation for the Season ahead. We've been BUSY but we have carved time out to ensure this Season is a really exciting one as we explore the #BlueZones 🔹. Have you heard of it? Tune in now to learn more! Link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts. And btw, how have you been? 🥰 Give us a quick status update in the comments! See you a...

Wow, Season 9 has ended already! 🎊 HOW???? 😵‍💫🤯 It’s been a great season for us. We made some bloopers, tried some things and laughed alot! We bared and shared our souls and you know what? We loved every moment!!! And we hope you enjoyed it, too. Join us for one last hurrah as we wrap up this sweet little season where we shared the journeys of our lives: regrets, embarrassments and graceful at...

If all four of our sons comment under this post and affirm us as “Cool Jamaican Moms”, we promise to wear our “Cool Jamaican Moms” T-shirt every day for the rest of the week and upload a selfie to our story as proof! 😎 This should be fun! Tag the boys! 😛 On a serious note though, they say hindsight is 20/20 and it sure is… especially with motherhood. Seriously, where does the time go???!! Tune i...

29 years of marriage for Mich and 27 years of marriage for Niki 🤯🤯 whattt? When did that happen? Join us in a heartfelt discussion about love, partnership, and navigating life transitions together. This was such a good chat as it showed us just how we grew and exposed some of our vulnerabilities. Don’t miss it! We touched on 👰‍♀️Work and marriage 👰‍♀️Support from friends and family 👰‍♀️Challe...