Rant and Rave: Brooklyn's Caribbean Chat

In this episode, DysChick RANTs with JayDreamingg, an intuitive dream analyst who has helped people uncover the meanings of their dreams for over 20 years. Our chat focused on how dreams may be your subconscious trying to work through problems or anxieties, why it is important to have a trusted analyst, and the role dreams play in culture, particularly Black and Caribbean lore. She also lets us know which soca artistes she would love to analyze.Follow her on all social media at @JayDreamingg.Check out the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

In this episode, DysChick RANTs with Don and Eva Wilson, hosts of the Chat & Bother podcast. Our chat focused on establishing and maintaining a health relationship, particularly for Black and Caribbean communities. We talked about the impact of counseling, whose culture influences our children more, and why you should keep meatloaf out of your marriage! Stay up-to-date with the Wilsons by visiting their website ChatandBother.com. Check out the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

In this episode, DysChick RANTs with Cassie Heyliger, a Caribbean-American Marriage & Family Therapist. We focus on various aspects of therapy, including cultural considerations, social media's impact on relationships, and the importance of breaking down mental health stigma in our communities. Follow Cassie @coffee_talk_with_cassie‍ or visit her website ‍caviertherapy.com.Check out the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

In this episode, DysChick RANTs with Osadeba Omokaro of Dead the Silence, a social initiative that creates space for unspoken mental health issues and offers resources for healing and support. Our chat focused on how therapy is influenced by culture, age, and how we can encourage our people to seek professional help before manageable issues become big problems. Follow Dead the Silence on Instagram @deadthesilence or go to their website at deadthesilence.orgCheck out the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

In this episode, DysChick RANTs with men’s advocate Garth Voisin about how culture impacts views on mental health, the Dear Men Project, and the importance of breaking the isolation often associated with masculinity. Garth advocates for creating brotherhood through shared experiences and support systems. Follow Garth Voisin on Instagram @iamgarthvoisin and The Dear Men Project @dearmenprojectCheck out the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 

In this episode, we RANT about the proliferation of male podcasts that encourage unhealthy relationship expectations. You know the ones that make blanket statements about "going 50/50" or "why modern women are the problem." These podcasts offer nothing in the way of helping men understand their needs and how to effectively communicate with the opposite sex. However, we've found some male podcasts you should be listening to if you want to really engage in meaningful conversations about identity and community. Then we RAVE to "BOTS (Battle of the Sexes)" by Problem Child.

Are we over "soca to the world?" In this episode, we RANT about the overused term "soca to the world!" We've heard it many times and artistes pledging to take soca music to the Grammy's, to Coachella, and elsewhere. Is this realistic given the amount of music in the genre? Do we even want to go global or should we gatekeep the genre until we have a clearer definition of what makes a song a "soca" song and encourage more year-round releases to build up the catalog? Then we rave to "Soca Global" by Erphaan Alves.

Are we over Black Excellence? In this episode, we RANT about how rolling back DEI initiatives, refusing to celebrate Black History Month, and the resurgence of talk about not being merited to hold high-level positions makes us wonder if it might be time for some Black mediocrity. Maybe it's time for Black people to relax from being at the forefront of political movements and civil rights fights and show what happens when we don't provide our excellence. Then we RAVE to "Forward" by 2020 Calypso Monarch Terri Lyons.

Are we over being triggered?In this episode, we RANT about how the overwhelming talk of wars, genocides, global politics, and economic uncertainties all over social media has affected us to the point where we are always on edge. How do we cope?Then we RAVE to "Thankful" by Trinidadian soca artiste Farmer Nappy.

Welcome back, Soca Lovers! We are excited to bring you our first episode of Season 7. This season we are asking the question, "are we over it?" In episode 1, we RANT about the uncertainty of Trinidad's International Soca Monarch, bacchanal in the soca music industry, and Machel Montano being the one carrying the torch for soca. Then we RAVE to "Good Spirits" by Full Blown.