Boyz Do Cry

Hey! Sorry we ghosted you but we're back with a new episode. We talk about what we've been up to since we were gone, how we've progressed with our mental health and dealing with quarantine. This was recorded the week right before the quarantine was set so no worries we were keeping safe. We hope everyone is staying healthy, physically and mentally, during this pandemic. We hope this brings you comfort and peace during its runtime.

Thank you again for those who continue to support and listen to the podcast! Love y'all

To love or not to love? That is the question. 16 episodes later & we're here! Where are we, you ask? Somewhere in between. We look back at our journeys, and all the twists and turns that finally led us to this moment. Ram cries, and Paulina wonders if things will ever be the same, or if they're meant to change, and wash away.

The ever lively Saige, from the Saige Advice Podcast, graces us with her wit and humor to talk about her journey throughout life. We touch on the effects of divorce, LGBT identity and why the hell do White boys keep punching holes in the walls?? It's probably our funniest episode ever and we are glad to have Saige as our final guest for SZN 3.

Thanks for listening and remember TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS and FUCK TERFS! Love y'all!

For this episode of Boyz, we catch up with Jalen the creator of our theme song and member of Hopeless Yet Happy and Self Explanatory. We dive into the psychology of relationships and how they bring out sides of you that are not always seen.  

You can also follow Jalen on Instagram @f00d_four_th0ught or @watchusxplain. 

On this episode of Boyz, Devoya  a cultural broker at the Holistic Cultural & Educational Wellness Health Center, and creator of The Happy Black Girl Project joins us to talk about healing through a multicultural lens.a program seeking to empower communities of color through a multicultural lens. The HCEWC offers yoga, zumba, gardening, and sewing classes for free as a way to reach and educate communities that would otherwise not seek mental health resources. Her work is rooted on the empowerment of communities, achieving wellness by looking at healing in a holistic (whole) manner. She also talks about the impacts of little, or negative representation in the media and how the Happy Black Girl Project is working to change those stereotypes.

You can find more information about the Holistic Cultural & Education Wellness Center by following them on Facebook @holisticcenterfresno, or by visiting their website at www.hcewc.org. You can also follow Devoya on Instagram @devoya & follow her Happy Black Girl Project at www.thehappyblackgirl.com or stay update on Instagram @thehappyblackgirl.

On this episode of Boyz, we talk to yoga instructor Janel and explore the mind, body, and spirit connection. Janel shares how she has been able to heal through yoga, and how her practice has evolved over the years.  We explore the way our bodies store trauma, and how yoga can facilitate release.  Janel also shares how reconnecting with her body, and her breath has allowed her to establish balance in her life. 

You can catch one of Janel's classes at @toweryogafresno or @bluemoonyoga, and you can also follow her on instagram @soldejanel. 

On this episode, we talk to Jeremy Burright, professional athlete, basketball coach, podcast host of Always Loading, and Yu-Gi-Oh aficionado. He talks about the power of standing in your own truth, and the importance of creating connection. Jeremy shares how he was able to cultivate mental resilience, and how his father redefined masculinity. Jeremy believes the road to fulfillment is a long one, one that can only be achieved through hard work and an open heart. 

Instagram & Twitter: @jeremy_burright

 This week we dive head first into one of the most uncomfortable topics we have tackled on this podcast yet -- Daddy Issues. That's right, Ram and Paulina opens up (a bit) about their relationships with their fathers and analyze how that has affected them over the years. We hope you examine your own relationship with a father figure of some sort or maybe even the lack of one. But yeah... Dads... They're really something...

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On this episode, we talk to Johnny, a 19-year-old lead singer of Blackcat, a psych-rock band based out of Fresno, CA. He shares his battle with addiction, and how he was able to get sober. 

Johnny shines a light on the physical and mental tolls of Xanax, a drug that is often glorified in the media & highlights how music and a strong support system have helped him regain his life.

CW: Mentions of suicide/suicide ideation

Paulina discusses her panic attacks and Ram actually feels kind of okay(?) and shares what he's learned about Hinduism. 

Ask us questions! We are trying out this different format this SZN and we hope to talk to all you wonderful people. So if you have a questions please don't hesitate to email us or send us a voice message on Anchor.

love y'all

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For SZN3’s first guested episode we talk to Garr. Garr created and currently leads the Subtle Asian Mental Health Facebook group which has over 12k members. 

We talk to him about what lead to him creating the group as well as his own personal struggles with mental health growing up as a Filipino-American. Garr shares the cultural barriers that hinder mental health discussions & ability to seek resources within Asian american families. 

Welcome to SZN 3 and Happy Valentine's Day! Ram and Paulina are back to talk about how we're feeling and we're feeling a lot coming back to the podcast. Since it's Valentine's Day, we are in the mood for LOVE and how difficult that is mixed up with past traumas. We discuss what has happened since SZN 2's finale,how Paulina is coping moving back to Long Beach and what we have in planned for SZN 3. Thanks for listening and if you see any of us on Tinder, please swipe right ;)  

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Fresno artist and business owner Jemimah Barba joins us this episode to talk about the pressures from life -- pressures from friends, family and the legacy of your roots. She talks about her experience moving from the Philippines to the United States at a young age and how that affects her life today with that upbringing and inter-generational pressures that we subconsciously carry everyday.

Follow Jemimah and her business 1418 Fulton/Daily Market
Jemimah's Insta: @jemimahbarba

1418 Fulton/Daily Market: @1418fulton

Laguna Collective: @lagunaollective

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