C'mon Son‪!‬ Daree Allen Nieves and Carla Allen

The last time we talked about singleness and dating on this show was 3 years ago (Ep 19: What We've Learned From Being Single)! But new developments have emerged...
 
Daree hates long-distance relationships (LDRs), but she unexpectedly met someone special on her last trip... and he lives on another continent. (It feels like he's in another galaxy far, far, away lol.)
 
Whether you're in a LDR now, or considering it, listen in as she gets some advice from Daj (whose had her own LDRs). We discussed how to deal with the circumstances, being wary of your emotional and financial investment in the LDR, and more:
 
Daree explains how her LDR came about (in Colombia) 4:10
Daj's 3-year relationship that turned from local to LDR (in Italy) 6:18
Overextending yourself and things to think about for LDRs 15:21
Being used when you appear to affluent or unaware 19:18
Daj's 2-year LDR & engagement  21:18
How to evaluate "where this is going" and decide if a LDR is right for you 28:37
 
Have you ever been in an LDR? How did it turn out? Let us know:
 
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Background:
Daree's 2022 Colombia vlog

We're giving you all our favorite movies & shows, as well as pop, R&B, hip hop, Dance, Afrobeats and Reggaeton songs released in 2022. What were your faves?
 
What we loved watching:
TV & Streaming
Movies (19:03)
 
Songs:
Pop (23:39)
R&B (29:03)
Afrobeats (33:23)
House (33:48)
Hip hop (34:46)
Techno/Electronica/Dance (36:22)
Latin/Reggaeton (40:34)
 
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Sometimes you make choices in life that others don't understand, like, or support.
 
Daj thought she would never be able to have her own biological children, and recently made an intentional decision to pursue motherhood without a partner. She shares her fertility journey thus far in this episode. We also talked about societal expectations, why some men become gynecologists, and how she's preparing herself for the inevitable naysayers.

We're back for Season 4 of the C'mon Son podcast, and we did the most this summer! We've got some stories and updates for ya.
 
Summer recap (including first-class treatment) 2:04
Observations after mom got a scooter 14:38
A primer on accessibility, disability, and inclusion 22:34
 
 
Resources
The social model of disability (infographic)
Lakefront Brewery pics on Daree's Instagram
UX Content Collective Accessibility course - use the code uxwcadvanced25 for 25% off!

Daj shares an update on her weight loss (92 pounds and counting!), and unexpected physical and practical things she's dealing with during this process.
 
This is an update from episode 51: https://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/we-gon-use-wegovy-for-weight-loss
 
 
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Voicemail: 757-204-5495

Apparently May 21 was National Streaming Day. That's what Roku told us.
 
We decided to rant about the overwhelming streaming services (and piling fees) we encounter trying to keep with all the entertainment choices out there. The second half of the show is focused on Netflix, the one who started it all.
 
 
 
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