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S2E3: What Kind Of TLC Does My Vagina Need? Apr 28, 2020

Today we’re going to talk about the one thing that, surprisingly, a LOT of women are STILL too shy to discuss. Caring for our ‘Ginas. Whether we’re partnered or not, sexually active or not - we NEED to be thinking about (and properly tending to) our vaginas. So, today, I’m talking to the incomparable Dr. Jackie Walters (@therealdrjackie). You may know her as gynecologist to one of your favorite Atlanta housewives or as a cast member of Bravo’s Married To Medicine. She is an award-winning OBGYN, philanthropist, women’s advocate, tv personality, and she’s on a mission to impact the lives of millions. Her new book, “The Queen V: Everything You Need To Know About Sex Intimacy and Down There Healthcare” is full of wisdom about caring for our ginas, different ways to better relate to her and how to identify what type of relationship we have with her. We have been fed so much misinformation about our intimate areas so we need people like Dr. Jackie to break it down for us! Ready? Let’s get into it! And don't forget to use #TheSolvePodcast to tell us what you think!

The Solve Host: Charli Penn (@charlipenn)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Associate Producers: Ashley J. Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
Bookings: Charli Penn + Tiffany Ashitey + Ashley J. Hobbs
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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S2E2: What Is Micro-Cheating & How Do I Avoid It? Mar 03, 2020

Sisters, it’s time we explored the nuances of cheating. Yes, physical intimacy outside the boundaries of your relationship is considered cheating...but what other types are there? What is micro-cheating and how does it start? How do we build better communication habits with our partner? America’s #1 Relationship Therapist, Kiaundra Jackson (@kiaundrajackson), is today’s guest and listen - she gets down to BUSINESS. Listen up because she will get you and your relationship all the way together, making sure you’re CLEAR on your boundaries! Don’t forget to share this episode with a friend and let us know what you think using #TheSolvePodcast!

The Solve Host: Charli Penn (@charlipenn)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Associate Producers: Ashley J. Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@harmonys.touch)
Bookings: Charli Penn + Tiffany Ashitey + Ashley J. Hobbs
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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S2E1: Is Long-Distance Love Really Doable? Feb 12, 2020

It’s an age-old debate: Can long-distance relationships really work? The stories are out there - once red hot with passion and devotion - growing cold after a few weeks or months apart. Are there keys to making it work when perhaps you work in a different state or your boo has to travel quite a bit? How do you figure out your own personal balance? Danielle Cadet (@dbcadet) - Managing Editor of Refinery 29’s Unbothered brings some insightful answers this episode. Danielle splits her time between New York City and Washington, D.C. where she lives with her husband. Their love story is made up of all the intentional little things that make a long-distance relationship thrive. Grab your notebooks and get into this episode! Use #TheSolvePodcast to let us know what you think!

The Solve Host: Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Associate Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@harmonys.touch)
Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany Ashitey
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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S1E8: Kink 101: What Is Kink + How Do I Know If I’m Kinky? Nov 21, 2019

Whips, chains, tight leather and a safe word thrown in for good measure. That’s what most of us think of when we hear the word ‘kink’. But what if I told you our view is severely skewed and limited because of the porn industry and movie franchises like Fifty Shades? What if I told you that the world of kink is deeper and more intricate than bringing handcuffs into the boudoir? On this episode, professional dominatrix Taylor Freeman aka The Chocolate Domme "Mistress Marley" breaks down the ins, outs, and subcultures within kink and how to know if you are, in fact, a kinky person. She also gives us the scoop on how she became a professional dominatrix and how she is teaching other Black women to own their sexual power and become dominatrixes as well!

Get into the episode and use #TheSolvePodcast to let host, Charli Penn (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn) know what you think and your biggest takeaway!

The Solve Host: Charli Penn (@charlipenn)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Ashley J. Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
Bookings: Ashley J. Hobbs + Tiffany Ashitey + Charli Penn
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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S1E7: Why Do I Keep Dating The SAME Type? Nov 06, 2019

Do your exes all have the same rap sheet? Do they all kinda resemble one another in looks and/or behavior? Ladies, we are the BEST at securing the bag and career success but when it comes to love, sometimes we make the same mistakes. What if dating isn't hard? What if we just haven’t honed our focus to the things that really matter in a mate? On this episode of The Solve, we are deep-diving with Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore - The Matchmaking Duo into why we seem to date the same (Read: WRONG) guys and the tips that can help us dig a little deeper for the gems we desire in Love. Sis, grab your glass of wine and let The Matchmaking Duo help set you straight on what you might be getting wrong about the dating game and how to course correct to welcome the love you deserve!

Follow and let The Solve host, Charli Penn (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn) know what you think of the episode using #TheSolvePodcast.

The Solve Host: Charli Penn (@charlipenn)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Ashley J. Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
Bookings: Ashley J. Hobbs + Tiffany Ashitey + Charli Penn
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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S1E6: How Do I Maintain Intimacy After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis? Oct 25, 2019

Sisters, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month so we wanted to close out October with a special episode of The Solve for those who may be fighting this battle. There are so many resources on preventing cancer, understanding the diagnosis, and fighting it physically. But it’s not often that we have candid conversation about how such a terrible disease can impede our relationships. Today’s guest, Dr. Racine Henry, LMFT (@SankofaTherapyNYC) offers incredibly helpful tips on how to keep a relationship intact after receiving a cancer diagnosis and the ways in which therapy can be helpful for the long-run.

Let us know if this episode is helpful to you and please feel free to share your own story with host, Charli Penn (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn) using #TheSolvePodcast.

The Solve Host: Charli Penn (@charlipenn)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Ashley J. Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
Bookings: Ashley J. Hobbs + Tiffany Ashitey + Charli Penn
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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S1E5: How Do I Manifest The Life & Love I Desire? Oct 18, 2019

My sisters! Have you been stuck, wishing for a great relationship but life keeps handing you duds instead of fireworks? Have you been trying to find the right key to unlock the lifestyle you desire but it just seems so out of reach? At one point or another we’ve all found ourselves struggling to get beyond hoping to actually living out our biggest, most beautiful visions for ourselves. Well, today, empowerment coach, Abiola Abrams (@Abiolatv)- shares the keys to manifesting our best loves and lives, outlining some of the things that may be blocking us, and reigniting the fire of our feminine power to have what we speak and seek.

Let us know what you want to manifest in your life and how you’re doing it by using #TheSolvePodcast on social media! And follow The Solve host, Charli Penn (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn).

The Solve Host: Charli Penn (@charlipenn)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Ashley J. Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
Bookings: Ashley J. Hobbs + Tiffany Ashitey + Charli Penn
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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S1E4: Do I Need A Sex Ed Do-Over? Sep 27, 2019

What absolutely untrue narratives were you taught about your body? Sex? Relationships? For those of us who’ve been severely miseducated, sexpert, Shan Boodram aka Shan Boody (@shanboody) is HERE on our first crossover episode between The Solve and Yes,Girl! She’s here to clear up, clarify, and re-educate all of us who have at any point in life been terribly miseducated about all things relationships! The best things about this chat with Shan are her 100% honesty and relatability, and the incredible perspective shift that is sure to happen when you listen! Everything from flirting to figuring out how you want to experience intercourse - Shan lays out a real case for sex ed reform!

Listen and share with a friend because you know we all need fresh perspective! Let host, Charli Penn (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn) know what you think of the episode using #TheSolvePodcast! Also, grab Shan’s new book that is taking the internet by storm: www.thegameofdesire.com!

The Solve Host: Charli Penn (@charlipenn)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Ashley J. Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
Bookings: Ashley J. Hobbs + Tiffany Ashitey + Charli Penn
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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S1E3: How Can I Have Better Orgasms? (Or even one at all!?) Jul 20, 2019

Sis! Can we talk? When was the last time you actually had an orgasm? Recent studies show that almost half of women either struggle with or just do not have…orgasms. Girl, what? Climaxing (properly) is a sexual topic that remains hush-hush among women, even in 2019. But today is a new day. This can’t happen and we want to help. On this episode of The Solve, we checked in with clinical sexologist Nikki Morgan (@NikkiExperience) to get a deep-dive into what it actually means to orgasm and to help us dispel the myths about orgasms that have kept women from enjoying sex (or masturbation) to the fullest. Get your notebooks ready, ladies.

Follow, Charli Penn, who’s all about bringing you the best love + relationship advice on social media (IG: @charlipenn, Twitter @ManWifeDog). And don’t forget to subscribe to The Solve Podcast and tell us what you think of the episode using #TheSolvePodcast.

The Solve Host: Charli Penn (@charlipenn)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Ashley J. Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
Bookings: Ashley J. Hobbs + Tiffany Ashitey + Charli Penn
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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S1E2: Why Can't My Friends/Family Accept My Relationship? May 25, 2019

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been in love with someone that your family didn’t approve of for some reason? You definitely raised your hand and your definitely not alone. Look, you can’t control other people’s feelings, but they do affect you (and your relationship) at times. Why does it take your family so long to come around? What do you do if they just don't approve? Who's really being immature in the situation? Luckily, friend to the show and star of OWN’s Family or Fiancé, relationship expert Tracy McMillan (@tracymcmillan), is here to help us navigate the tensions between your family and your bae. The good news: there is a compromise that doesn’t result in you cutting off your family for good. Listen in for answers and tell us which relationship drama you want Charli (@manwifedog on Twitter/ @charlipenn on IG) to get to the bottom of next using #thesolvepodcast.

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S1E1: Is it Time to Call it Quits? Mar 25, 2019

ESSENCE Family, former editor and relationship expert, Demetria L. Lucas (@demetriallucas) has a word for those unsure of whether it's time to walk away from the relationship.

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S1E1: Welcome to The Solve Mar 15, 2019

When it comes to matters of the heart, everyone has an opinion, but very few have the answers. So step away from that group chat, and bring your problems to The Solve. Join ESSENCE’s love guru, Charli Penn and her girl gang of outspoken friends and experts as they share hilarious anecdotes and get-to-the-point advice for navigating some of your biggest dating dilemmas.

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