Girl...Call Me with Tanya and Jessica

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Girl…Call Me with Tanya and Jessica is where real conversations happen. Unfiltered, heartfelt, and rooted in the shared experience of being Black women navigating a world that often misunderstands us. Born from those “girl, call me” moments when you just need someone who gets it, this podcast is a space for reflection, release, and reimagining what wellness, joy, and community mean. Now in Season Four, Tanya and Jessica continue showing up with honesty and humor, tackling everything from impostor syndrome and stress to joy, boundaries, and building community in uncertain times. They delve into health, culture, identity, and the systems that shape our lives, while creating space for laughter, storytelling, and collective care. Whether it’s a deep dive or a vent session, every episode is a reminder that you’re not alone and that we deserve to be well-supported and heard.

  1. 3d ago

    Second Summer Reflections: Black Joy, Sisterhood & Community

    We’re back from Martha’s Vineyard and reflecting on our first Girl… Call Me Presents: Second Summer, a gathering of incredible Black women centered on connection, sisterhood, laughter and Black joy. What happens when Black women have the space to simply let their shoulders down? We talk about the power of community, the importance of creating spaces where women can show up fully, and why even the most accomplished among us sometimes need someone to remind us just how great we are. Of course, it wouldn’t be Girl… Call Me without a few detours. We get into the WNBA, Tanya’s unexpected workout, and the Airbnb catfish that almost derailed Second Summer before it even began. Before we release our special conversations recorded on Martha’s Vineyard, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the joy, vulnerability and sisterhood that made Second Summer so special, and why we need to keep showing up for, celebrating and reminding each other of our greatness. **Enjoying the show? Buy us a coffee! Your support helps us keep the convo real, the mics on, and the vibes strong. https://coff.ee/podcastgirg We invite you to become part of our community. If you have questions for our hosts or want to suggest a topic for the show, please email us at podcast.girlcallme@gmail.com Website: www.girlcallme.com Follow on Instagram: podcast.girlcallme Follow on Facebook: @girl.callmepodcast Join our YouTube Channel: @PodcastGirlCallMe

  2. Aug 26

    Bonnets, Money Pieces & the End of Times

    Tanya and Jessica are back, and somehow a conversation that starts with braiding hair, airport bonnets, Virgo season, and the mysterious “money piece” ends with food safety, extreme weather, disappearing safety nets, local politics, and the question we may all need to start asking: if nobody is coming to save us, how do we take better care of ourselves and each other? Plus, Ray J, questionable salads, WNBA distractions, community survival, and Jessica’s official ruling that the airport is basically a bus station. Laugh with us, pay attention, support your people, and wear your bonnet if you want to. **Enjoying the show? Buy us a coffee! Your support helps us keep the convo real, the mics on, and the vibes strong. https://coff.ee/podcastgirg We invite you to become part of our community. If you have questions for our hosts or want to suggest a topic for the show, please email us at podcast.girlcallme@gmail.com Website: www.girlcallme.com Follow on Instagram: podcast.girlcallme Follow on Facebook: @girl.callmepodcast Join our YouTube Channel: @PodcastGirlCallMe

  3. Aug 12

    Storytelling, Aging & Agency with Tamika Thompson

    What happens when we stop trying to outrun aging and start thinking about what it means to live fully in the bodies and lives we have? This week, Tanya and Jessica are joined by award-winning author and former journalist Tamika Thompson for a wide-ranging conversation about storytelling, horror, aging, health, motherhood, rest and the power of knowing yourself. Tamika shares how growing up in Detroit, her family’s Southern storytelling traditions, and experiences with violence shaped her work as a horror writer. The conversation moves from the stories we inherit to the ones we tell ourselves about getting older, including beauty standards, perimenopause, preventative health and why women are too often left to piece together what is happening in their own bodies. They also talk about raising Black children with agency, finding connection in a world that often feels disconnected, and Tamika’s “Wellness Wednesday,” a practice that makes health, therapy, movement and even the bureaucracy of taking care of yourself a priority. And perhaps the biggest reminder of the conversation: rest is not something we have to earn. It’s a conversation about getting older, knowing yourself better, taking care of the body carrying you through it all, and becoming more fully who you are. Women in Full. ***Connect with Tamika Thompson Web: https://www.tamikathompson.com/ Blog: https://www.tamikathompson.com/tamika-talks-terror FB: https://www.facebook.com/tamikathompsonauthor IG: https://instagram.com/tamikadthompson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tamikadthompson BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tamikadthompson       Tamika Thompson is an award-winning author and former journalist whose latest novel, The Curse of Hester Gardens, was released by Erewhon/Kensington. She is also the author of Unshod, Cackling, and Naked, winner of the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Horror, and Salamander Justice. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Prairie Schooner, Interzone and numerous speculative fiction anthologies. A former journalist and producer with credits at NBC, ABC News and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, Tamika is a graduate of Columbia University and USC and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. **Enjoying the show? Buy us a coffee! Your support helps us keep the convo real, the mics on, and the vibes strong. https://coff.ee/podcastgirg We invite you to become part of our community. If you have questions for our hosts or want to suggest a topic for the show, please email us at podcast.girlcallme@gmail.com Website: www.girlcallme.com Follow on Instagram: podcast.girlcallme Follow on Facebook: @girl.callmepodcast Join our YouTube Channel: @PodcastGirlCallMe

  4. Aug 5

    Coming Into Yourself: Intentional Living, Relationships and Letting Go

    What does it look like to enter a season of greater intention? Inspired by Oprah Winfrey’s reflection on the age when she finally felt grounded in herself, Tanya and Jessica talk about coming into your own, releasing the need to please everyone, and choosing what and who truly matters. They explore the pressure to prove yourself, the fear of being judged when you celebrate your success, changing expectations in friendships, and the freedom that comes when you stop dragging people toward places they do not want to go. Along the way, they introduce a new mantra: get to the clearing. Sometimes you have to keep moving through the fog, the uncertainty, and the uncomfortable seasons until you reach a place where you can breathe, see your options, and decide what comes next. Plus, the highest-paid podcasters list, Black women being overlooked in podcasting, Leo season, Halle Berry turning 60, Barack Obama’s pop-pop jeans, and blessings for everyone married to a Leo. **Enjoying the show? Buy us a coffee! Your support helps us keep the convo real, the mics on, and the vibes strong. https://coff.ee/podcastgirg We invite you to become part of our community. If you have questions for our hosts or want to suggest a topic for the show, please email us at podcast.girlcallme@gmail.com Website: www.girlcallme.com Follow on Instagram: podcast.girlcallme Follow on Facebook: @girl.callmepodcast Join our YouTube Channel: @PodcastGirlCallMe

  5. Jul 22

    The Permission You Keep Waiting For, It's Already Yours

    What would change if you stopped waiting for permission and gave it to yourself? In Episode 80 of Girl… Call Me with Tanya and Jessica, we explore what it really means to choose yourself. From setting healthy boundaries and protecting your peace to navigating friendships, aging, mental health, and the expectations society places on women, this conversation is a reminder that self-permission isn't something someone else grants you, it's something you decide for yourself. Along the way, we talk about why cold plunges have become part of Jessica's wellness routine, the role of journaling and voice notes in self-reflection, trusting your intuition, and learning to let go of relationships that no longer align with who you're becoming. We also reflect on Rihanna, taking up space unapologetically, and why saying "no" is often one of the most loving things you can do for yourself. If you've been feeling stretched too thin, questioning your next chapter, or simply looking for permission to put yourself first, this episode is for you. We hope it reminds you that the life you're building begins the moment you stop waiting for someone else's approval.   **Enjoying the show? Buy us a coffee! Your support helps us keep the convo real, the mics on, and the vibes strong. https://coff.ee/podcastgirg We invite you to become part of our community. If you have questions for our hosts or want to suggest a topic for the show, please email us at podcast.girlcallme@gmail.com Website: www.girlcallme.com Follow on Instagram: podcast.girlcallme Follow on Facebook: @girl.callmepodcast Join our YouTube Channel: @PodcastGirlCallMe

  6. Jul 15

    HMO vs. PPO, Medical Bills, and the Future of Healthcare with Gabriella Rodgers

    ***** No new episode this week, but this conversation is too helpful not to revisit. If healthcare has ever left you frustrated or confused, this one’s for you. We have all been there. A bill arrives that doesn't match the EOB. The prior authorization is stuck in limbo. Your doctor left the practice and now you have to start over. Healthcare is confusing by design, and most of us are navigating it without a map. In this episode, Tanya and Jessica sit down with Gabriella Rodgers, a healthcare professional who works on the provider side, negotiating contracts between health systems and insurance companies. She breaks down how the system actually works, from how rates get set to why your bills sometimes don't add up, and what you can do about it. They cover: HMO vs. PPO vs. value-based care, and how to actually choose what's right for you What an EOB is and why it matters when your bill arrives Prior authorizations, claim disputes, and how long they can really drag on The growing tension between insurance companies and health systems What value-based care means for patients (and why California is ahead) The doctor shortage and what it means for finding a primary care physician How to advocate for yourself when the system isn't working Gabriella brings clarity, context, and a perspective most of us never get to hear. If you have ever felt lost in the healthcare maze, this episode is the one to share.   **Enjoying the show? Buy us a coffee! Your support helps us keep the convo real, the mics on, and the vibes strong. https://coff.ee/podcastgirg We invite you to become part of our community. If you have questions for our hosts or want to suggest a topic for the show, please email us at podcast.girlcallme@gmail.com Website: www.girlcallme.com Follow on Instagram: podcast.girlcallme Follow on Facebook: @girl.callmepodcast Join our YouTube Channel: @PodcastGirlCallMe

  7. Jul 8

    The Culture Check: Black Women Winning, Wimbledon & Sisterhood

    This week on Girl... Call Me with Tanya and Jessica, it's time for The Culture Check. From Wimbledon to Beyoncé, Black love to sisterhood, we're catching up on the stories that had us talking all week. We share our thoughts on Black women winning on and off the court, the next generation of tennis stars including Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, the lasting impact of Serena Williams, and why representation continues to matter. We also dive into Black love in pop culture, Essence Festival, Beyoncé's latest release, and the moments that made us laugh, reflect, and celebrate. Along the way, we talk about community, privilege, resilience, and the power of showing up for one another. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about Black culture, women's sports, current events, entertainment, and the stories shaping our communities, you'll feel right at home here. Subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with someone who loves a good conversation. **Enjoying the show? Buy us a coffee! Your support helps us keep the convo real, the mics on, and the vibes strong. https://coff.ee/podcastgirg We invite you to become part of our community. If you have questions for our hosts or want to suggest a topic for the show, please email us at podcast.girlcallme@gmail.com Website: www.girlcallme.com Follow on Instagram: podcast.girlcallme Follow on Facebook: @girl.callmepodcast Join our YouTube Channel: @PodcastGirlCallMe

  8. Jul 1

    Men's Health, Different Perspectives & Listening Beyond Our Bubble

    This week, Tanya and Jessica challenge each other to do something we don't do enough: listen to voices outside our own bubble. What started as a podcast challenge leads to an honest conversation about men's health, prostate cancer awareness, pancreatic cancer, aging, identity, and why hearing perspectives different from our own can make us more informed and more compassionate. Along the way, they discuss Jennifer Lewis' unforgettable conversation with Keke Palmer, Nia Long's thoughts on the word "auntie," the excitement of the World Cup, and the importance of advocating for yourself and the people you love. Sometimes the conversations that stretch us are the ones we need most. Listen in, then tell us: What's one podcast, book, or voice that helped you see the world differently?   **Enjoying the show? Buy us a coffee! Your support helps us keep the convo real, the mics on, and the vibes strong. https://coff.ee/podcastgirg We invite you to become part of our community. If you have questions for our hosts or want to suggest a topic for the show, please email us at podcast.girlcallme@gmail.com Website: www.girlcallme.com Follow on Instagram: podcast.girlcallme Follow on Facebook: @girl.callmepodcast Join our YouTube Channel: @PodcastGirlCallMe

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Girl…Call Me with Tanya and Jessica is where real conversations happen. Unfiltered, heartfelt, and rooted in the shared experience of being Black women navigating a world that often misunderstands us. Born from those “girl, call me” moments when you just need someone who gets it, this podcast is a space for reflection, release, and reimagining what wellness, joy, and community mean. Now in Season Four, Tanya and Jessica continue showing up with honesty and humor, tackling everything from impostor syndrome and stress to joy, boundaries, and building community in uncertain times. They delve into health, culture, identity, and the systems that shape our lives, while creating space for laughter, storytelling, and collective care. Whether it’s a deep dive or a vent session, every episode is a reminder that you’re not alone and that we deserve to be well-supported and heard.

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