In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss this famous quote from The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw: "There is a saying: Mothers raise their daughters and love their sons." Aside from some of our recent favorite series/movies, we discuss how we struggle with different aspects of religion and how this quote reminded us of our own upbringing. How there is so much shame and guilt placed on women to be perfect caregivers. The constant need for women to give first a...
Mar 24, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge take a different angle at The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recent wide-ranging interview with Oprah, covering everything from stepping into life as a Royal, marriage and interracial relationship topics. We know this has been a hot topic but we wanted to discuss the underlining layer culture plays in interracial relationships. We took some of our personal experiences to answer questions: how much of a role does culture play ...
Mar 17, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode we, Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge, had the opportunity of interviewing Christine Isley-Farmer the author of Finding My Yip . A children's chapter book that focuses deeply on a puppy named boomer overcoming his inability to yip like his sister or mother. This is the first book in her new series, Finding My Yip (March 2, 2021, Wandering in the Words Press). The power of stories and music’s healing qualities weave their way through the book, which also features a Cavalier King...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge interview the vibrant and fun Clara Jamison. Aside from the fact that it felt like we were catching up with an old Dominican friend, Clara is a multi-business owner and a marketing genius. Did we mention she is also a momma of 4 and happily married? Clara juggles having children with special needs, two businesses (Momazing and Financial Diva Group), teaching yoga, and a husband, eloquently. Clara shares with us how she pivoted from being a 15+ ...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In today's episode Astrid and Alexandra discuss the infamous Netflix movie Malcolm and Marie. This episode contains spoiler alerts as we discuss a few scenes in detail. So don't listen if you haven't watched Malcolm and Marie on Netflix. Malcolm and Marie is a black and white film about a filmmaker (Malcolm) who returns home with his girlfriend (Marie) following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what's sure to be imminently critical and a financial success. The evening suddenly takes a t...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode we (Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge) decided to switch things up. We wanted to hear the guys perspective on relationships. So we speak to Ebony McNeil and Jared Pattison a.k.a Jeez to answer the following relationship questions: What do they feel is the main thing women get wrong about men when it comes to cultivating relationships? How has their parents relationships or relatives affected their current relationships? What is their love language? In their opinion, why is it d...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode hosts Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson have some deep body positivity discussions with Cee Ortiz, a multi-faceted entrepreneur with a keen eye for boudoir photography. She helps us understand that there is much confidence to gain from boudoir photography. Her entire mission is to help women or how we like to call them sisters, embrace their imperfections and summon their inner goddess. Let's face it, as women we have days where we feel low and dislike what we see in the mirror...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Let's kickoff black history month by paying our respect to the great Cecily Tyson who recently passed away. In this episode, sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson pay homage to a few black authors, books, and black-owned businesses. First, we share a few tips that helped us cope with quarantine. Books shared in this episode are: Just as I am a memoir by Cecily Tyson and The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw. We wanted to make sure we highlighted some of the stories/books we e...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Vanessa Graves shares her passion for creating the podcast, Hija De Tu Madre which highlights stories of immigrant daughters and their mothers. Her hope is to highlight Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx voices and the resilience. In this episode Vanessa Graves shares her biggest lessons and struggles as the first generation born in the USA with Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge. It's not all tears and sad news. We take a trip down memory lane to some of our favorite shows, telenovelas, recipes, and c...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Latina. Fierce. Fighter. A San Diego native with a laugh as big as her hair. Jessica Yañez brings her love for wine and passion for storytelling together to highlight the stories that need to be told from communities of color. Chisme (Spanish for gossip) comes from the interviewees themselves as they "spill the wine" on their own terms. So grab a glass of wine and join us for the this intimate interview between Astrid Ferguson and Jessica Yañez Perez. Learn some podcasting tips and how to make i...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Every New Year we set resolutions we have no intentions on keeping. The number one New Years resolution is "losing weight." Carla helps us look at health and healthism from a different lens. She shares that the most important thing is loving the journey of health that pertains to each of us and our bodies. She also shares tips and techniques for breaking people pleasing patterns and establishing better eating habits that set us up for success. Carla Diaz is a Physical Therapist turned health and...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge interview Que aka Que4ThaCulture which is a cultural blogger highlighting urban success. We discuss the new COVID vaccine, getting married in the midst of a pandemic, and catch up on different topics currently affecting our BIPOC communities. We discuss briefly what Que4ThaCulture blogs include. Que's ability to pivot and interview celebrities for her blog and what the rebranding will look like. To find out more go visit the blog @ https://www....
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Happy Holidays for us to you! Thank you for your support! Follow us on our social media accounts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cys_podcast Facebook: Call Your Sister Podcast Twitter: @CYS_Pod Email: cysnation@gmail.com Music/ Sounds from: Have it Your Way - http://www.freeadmusic.com Needle Scratch - DJ Sound Effects SFX - https://audiosoundclips.com/dj-sound-effects-sfx/ Support the show Don’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts: https://www.callyoursisterpodcast.com Instag...
Dec 23, 2020•2 min
In this episode we discuss Pamela N. Harris timely and gripping teen novel about a boy who must take up the search for his sister when she goes missing from a neighborhood where Black girls’ disappearances are too often overlooked. “When You Look Like Us” Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss with Pamela Harris the disparities in the cases discussed between black women and black men gone missing. The protection that appears to be missing in most neighbors in regards to black women. We brie...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
We’re back with our candid sister conversations. Astrid Ferguson recently had a birthday and Alexandra was seeking dating advice, again. Listen to this episode as we talk Kevin Samuels “average at best” dating advice given to a black, single mom of a thirteen year old son, making six-figures living in North Carolina seeking to date a six-figure income guy. Astrid hones in on what she considers shallow reasons to date people and best practices learned from past dating experiences. Alexandra also ...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode we talk with Nancy Burke who is the author of Only the Women Are Burning. A classical and first book of its kind. She blends mystery, science and fabulism into her newest debut. We have a little fun discussing her writing process and what inspired the story. A story about sisterhood and searching to uncover hidden truths. A story that we could all relate to and inspire one another to indulge. In Nancy Burke’s “Only the Women are Burning” (Apprentice House Press, October 1, 2020) ...
Dec 02, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge share what they are grateful for as the upcoming holiday "Thanksgiving" is coming up. Astrid shouts out her husband, Jerel Ferguson for holding things down. Visit his art and show him support by clicking HERE for keeping us from starvation he-he, shameless plug. Thanksgiving will look different this year due to the pandemic, so we decided to share a throwback that will help motivate others to realign with their fun side. It is an interview with...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode we (Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson) have the pleasure of interviewing Lucia Gabriela the founder and creative behind Nuna Holistic Retreat Center in Florida. We start with a guided meditation to prepare us for the many things we’ll learn about sensuality and the practices of somatic therapy, integrative sexuality therapy and tantra. Lucia has pivoted her life from past traumatic and toxic relationship to a more well balanced and holistic living life. Lucia Gabriela is the ep...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Have you been struggling to keep it together during this pandemic? Do the kids school and work schedule have you feeling frazzled and stressed out? Well, what if you had to balance all of that with a child with special needs? In today’s episode we (Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge) step into the life of Chante Douglas who authored Echo Boy and ABC Girl children’s book and is an awesome (au-some) mom to Levi who is autistic. She shares her vulnerable story of being in a domestic abuse relation...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On today's podcast we have the luxury of interviewing Courtney Ramm. A dancer who has lived all around the world and has written a memoir of a tumultuous past. A little bit about Courtney Ramm: Born and raised in the heart of New York City, Courtney Ramm has followed her passion for dance since childhood, which led to a career as a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She’s directed dance schools, performed, and taught all over the world, from Singapore to Thailand to Manhattan. With...
Oct 28, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Fill in the blank Boundaries are important for me because... Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson talk about setting boundaries and why they can make or break the relationship you have with yourself and others. Listen to these two sisters discuss both their struggles and triumphs with setting boundaries. How easy it is to fall victim to self-sabotage, comparison, shame and guilt if boundaries are not respected. And how self-care is no not the answer to our mental health problems. Understand why s...
Oct 21, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Is sex still a taboo subject? In this episode we dive into pleasures, preferences and oh yea—whole body orgasms. We recently learned about this new ritual called tantra—a spiritual sexual and pleasurable way of making love to self. But wait it’s not the old traditional way of loving yourself. It’s a skill well mindfulness and pleasure intersects. Wtf??? Yes!!! Listen to today’s episode to learn our quirks, bedroom preferences and us giving you a lose comedic guide into tantra. We can already see...
Oct 14, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Let’s celebrate our tenth episode by talking RBG, Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez situationship, Cancel culture, Breonna Taylor’s closing case thoughts from our audience and quick sistas Q&A. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was only the second woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court by Bill Clinton in 1993. She is best known for her strong advocacy for cases that eradicate sexism discrimination. We share some of her biggest cases on this podcast episode. May her soul Rest In Peace. We also discuss...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson explain how the three US government branches (legislative, executive and judicial branches) work and what the various elections are. We discuss what the various parties are that we vote for during the primary and general elections. With a big election coming up it’s important to understand what appointed vs elected officials are in your local community. Learn about the electoral college, difference between the people’s vote and the electoral vo...
Sep 30, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss un chin de celebrity bochinche because who doesn’t like a little gossip? Tamar Braxton boyfriend files for restraining order and we asked when is it a good time to leave a relationship when someone is suicidal? Let’s talk Cardi b divorce and our thoughts around marriage and relationships. Let’s talk about the word slut and where it derived from. Let’s address the double standard of men not being considered sluts but women are considered sluts even when...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 8
As the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death (after accidents) for people aged 10 to 34, suicide is a serious public health problem. In 2016 in the United States, nearly 45,000 people died by suicide and the rate of suicide has increased every year since 2006. An estimated 1.3 million adults attempt suicide each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than one in five people who died by suicide had expressed t...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We dedicate a special tribute to Chadwick Boseman our hero. Black Panther who gave hope to so many and brought so much joy, although, Wakanda was a fictional place. We send our prayers to his family. We cross our arms and say, “Wakanda Forever!” In this episode we catch up on each other as we discuss what preparing for the school year will look like for us. We see where our energy is and how we’re dealing with this pandemic. Updates on Breonna Tayler includes: Media trying to smear her name. Boy...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss... Breonna Taylor - Lebron James wore a MAGA modified hat to have her murders arrested. She was published on the cover of Vanity Fair. But no updates on her actual case has been made public. Vanessa Guillen - no updates on her case besides she was laid to rest last week. A news article revealed—not only is it alleged sexual harassment, she was killed on base and everyone is stating they don’t know anything https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Sep 02, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Listen to this episode and see if any of the 24 signs we share from the Women's Health Mag article applies to you (article linked further down). Often, we tolerate being in toxic relationships because we are the last to know or we could be the toxic one in the relationship. Relationships are complex because of the people in the relationship. Relationships are simple, people not so much. Take time to identify where toxicity could be developing from in your life and see if you are creating more ex...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 4
What’s new with the Breonna Taylor and Vanessa Gullien? Listen the latest updates as we learn more ourselves. What is toxicity and how does it show up for you? Listen to this part 1 of a two part series—Identifying signs of non-romantic toxic relationships. We give you the tea on why it’s difficult to identify toxic relationships and how to identify them now. We have some serious sister talk to identify if we have been toxic in some of our previous friendships, work environments or situationship...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 3
