Besties with Benefits

Helga DaRosa and Mikenah Vega•www.instagram.com

Join besties, Mikenah Vega and Helga DaRosa, as they explore and deconstruct the complicated relationship that is best-friendship. Using research, psychology, astrology, and stories, we'll give you the tools you need to find and build the best best-friendship of your dreams. Follow us on IG @bestieswithbenefits along with our personal pages @drjoyy and @fineapplecurls

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Episodes

We Caught The Coronavirus - Episode 2 (Season 2)

Helga and Mikey discuss their experience with being one of the first people to catch the coronavirus. Listen to how they combatted their illness together and made it through with their friendship stronger than ever.

Apr 02, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 2

We Are Not The Same Person - Episode 1 (Season 2)

Helga and Mikey take a deep dive into the experiences that demonstrated to them that they are completely different people.

Mar 30, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Where Have Ya'll Been? - Season 2 Trailer

Helga and Mikenah have been missing from the podcast scene for the past 8 months. But now they're back!

Mar 30, 2020•15 min

Keep That Same Energy - Episode 6

Finally all settled into their new apartment, Helga and Mikenah give insight into drama that unfolded on Instagram and how it made their friendship stronger.

Aug 10, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Making Major Moves - Episode 5

Back from the post Coachella daze, Helga and Mikenah discuss a major change coming up in their lives.

May 23, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Don't Be A Jealous B!tch. - Episode 4

Join Helga and Mikenah as they discuss jealously in a best friendship and how to overcome it.

Apr 19, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Who Should Be Your Bestie & How To Get There - Episode 3

Not everyone is meant to be your bestie. Join Helga and Mikenah as they discuss why they choose each other as best friends and how to cultivate the relationship.

Apr 19, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Why Do You Need A Best Friend Anyways? - Episode 2

Helga and Mikenah discuss research they found that scientifically supports the value of best-friendship.

Apr 18, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2

You Were A Horrible Friend - Episode 1

In the first episode of Besties with Benefits, Helga and Mikenah introduce themselves, how they became besties, and why this podcast is needed.

Apr 15, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Besties with Benefits! - Trailer

We know what you're thinking, get your mind out the gutter! Join besties, Mikenah Vega and Helga DaRosa, as they explore and deconstruct the complicated relationship that is best-friendship. Using research, psychology, astrology, and stories, we'll give you the tools you need to find and build the best best-friendship of your dreams.

Apr 15, 2019•53 sec

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