One of our favorite ways of coping is diving into documentaries, conspiracy theories and true crime stories so this week we're kicking off "The Spooky Series" with a conversation about "The Social Dilemma" documentary on Netflix. In this episode we talk bartering your data for free social media use, the creepy way that social media platforms were designed to make us addicted and the dumpster fire that we all know as the presidential debate. Also, Tesha is catching up on "The Masked Singer" and Tiera has been getting her life as a #Lamb since "The Meaning of Mariah Carey" dropped. And as always, we're reminding y'all to go vote! Referenced episode: https://copingwithitpod.fireside.fm/readingthematrix Thank you for listening!

In this week's episode, we're talking plant parenthood and how caring for plants is helping us cope. Tiera shares a few ways that being a plant mom can have a positive impact on your mental health and some cool places to look online when you need a little plant inspiration. Reference articles: https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2020-02-28/what-should-i-name-my-plant https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/indoor-plants-can-instantly-boost-your-health-happiness-ncna781806 Thank you for listening!

In this week's episode, we talk about getting yourself out of the matrix and how the Kindle Paper White is helping Tesha do just that. Tesha also reported back to us with her thoughts on the new Mulan movie and shared thoughts about the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and its impact on America. We're also talking about self doubt being wack AF. Most importantly, we're still encouraging you to vote. 78 Minutes Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uQgtP4SW0jrZ4IJlhix3t?si=knh37wOMQFeWPlU96Jhdxg Voter Information: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/ Thank you for listening!

In this week's episode, we talk about a study that suggests listening to 78 minutes of music per day to boost physical and mental health, how we use music to cope and list some of our go-to songs for different moods. For whatever reason, neither of us can pronounce words this week but don't judge us. Reference article: https://wpgc.radio.com/articles/radiocom/study-78-minutes-music-day-key-health Thank you for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss using the internet to learn things for FREE, Zoom fatigue being a real thing and Brandy verzuz Monica. Serotonin, dopamine and endorphins also show up in this week's discussion and Tesha is still trying to convince Tiera to give TikTok a try. Voter Information: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/ Thank you for listening!

This week's episode was recorded just hours before the news broke about the passing of Chadwick Boseman. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. In this week's episode, we talk how we balance being informed while not becoming overwhelmed by bad news (the irony, right?). Unfollowing fake news pages, ignoring click bait headlines, staying out of the comment section and not watching traumatic videos are all up for discussion. Here's an app that might help you filter your news: https://www.theskimm.com/ Thank you for listening.

Coping with Social Media: a trip down memory lane to AOL, MySpace and the early Facebook, Twitter & Instagram days. We also touch on the Portland protests, constitutional rights & dating apps during the COVID-19 era.

Coping with Reality TV: RuPaul's Drag Race & Queer Eye, Jada & Will bringing themselves to the red table, the entanglement and Tesha chopping off her hair by the time this episode drops.

Welcome to your new favorite podcast! This week we talk we talk about #FreeBritney, conservatorship, Back2School with Covid-19 & the August and Jada situationship.

Introducing our new podcast: Coping With It. A lifestyle podcast for black girls who are just trying to get thru it.