
91 episodes

Call Your Sister Astrid and Alexandra
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 16 Ratings
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Call Your Sister is a podcast for related and unrelated sisters or CYS everywhere co-hosted by Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson. Every week, Alex and Astrid call each other to discuss the complexities of motherhood, sisterhood, identity struggles, dating as a single mother, sex and much more. We’re real Latinx sisters who are fiercely opinionated, and not afraid to realtalk each other about everything from (men)strual cycles and body shaming to the Platanos versus Yuccas debates and current identity life drama. We highlight women who are both trying to keep it together and got it all figured out. We also care deeply about the lived experiences of BIPOC and Lantinx women who are just trying to get through the week. We’re here for every facet of women’s humanity because we are a community, a nation of CYS everywhere.
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When Does Loyalty Become Stupid? Feat. Cousin Sheera
In this episode Lil Sis Alex and Cousin Sheera discuss Travis Rudolph and Dominique Jones case (trial still happening). This case is pretty nuts! What is loyalty to you? When does loyalty become stupid? Cause man! What do you expect in return? Listen to how Alex and Sheera talk about Friendships, Social Media, Loyalty, B Simone, Caillou, Hair and the Canada Wildfire.
Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussion regarding domestic violence.
References:
https://www.courttv.com/news/fl-v-travis-rudolph-ex-nfl-player-murder-trial/
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/who-travis-rudolph-s-ex-girlfriend-dominique-jones-all-need-know-former-nfl-wr-s-personal-life
Support the showDon’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts:
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Twitter: @CYS_Pod
Email: cysnation@gmail.com -
Being a Female is a JOKE! (Controversial Conversation on Gender Identity) Feat. Cousin Sheera
In this episode Lil Sis Alex and Cousin Sheera have a roundtable discussion on the controversial topic of gender identity. Did you know there are 107 different gender identities currently listed for 2023!? Would you consider people whose gender identity does not match assigned sex at birth as having gender dysphoria? Do you believe in gender equally? Should there be a limit or restrictions to what activities transgender people can participate in?
References:
(Sister in the news article)
https://nypost.com/2023/05/16/university-of-wyoming-sorority-sisters-say-they-live-in-fear-of-trans-member/
(Help a sister out question)
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/13j3u2/reddit_i_bought_a_car_from_my_sister_for_600_she/
Mentioned on the show:
https://www.sexualdiversity.org/edu/1111.php
https://www.hrc.org/resources/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-terminology-and-definitions
Support the showDon’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts:
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Twitter: @CYS_Pod
Email: cysnation@gmail.com -
Lil Sis Motherhood Journey #autismawareness
Happy Late Mother's Day! This week lil sis Alex shares her motherhood journey. Listen to Alex talk about becoming an autism mom.
Check out our new segment "Help a Sister Out!" Min Mark (51:00)
is this girl an asshole for not inviting her autistic sister to her art show?
Support the showDon’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts:
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Email: cysnation@gmail.com -
Sexual Assault Awareness Feat. Cousins Sheera & Yassy
This week Little Sis Alex, Cousins Sheera and Yassy have a roundtable conversation about Sexual Assault, Abusers, Guns and D.A.R.E. Listening in to the cousins discuss: do you think there is real accountability for sexual assault crimes? How does race and generation play a part? What about men and their assaults? Survivors can never forget the abuse they endured. They live with it everyday, do you think the same applies to the abuser? Do you believe abusers can change? Why or why not? Why do you think people are numb to abusers? Trey Songz for an example he is always on the news. What are your views on gun control? What D.A.R.E song did you sing growing up? The cousins are all over the place this week!
TG Warning: Sexual Assault
References:
https://wocninc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SAFAQ-1.pdf
https://www.nsvrc.org/statistics
Support the showDon’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts:
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Email: cysnation@gmail.com -
DeSantis' Florida feat. Bestie Elizabeth
This week join little sis Alex and her Bestie Elizabeth as they discuss Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis has super conservative views on race, gender and education. Currently in Florida law HB 5 prohibits an abortion after an unborn child has reached 15 weeks of gestation however Desantis stated he would sign an abortion ban outlawing the procedure once cardiac activity is detected — around the sixth week of pregnancy if the house proposed bill. Pronouns no longer allowed in schools in Florida. Alex and Elizabeth discuss Florida House Bill 999 eliminating diversity programs in colleges and Florida House bill 543 allows gun owners to carry a concealed firearm without a state permit. Whew it's alot!
References:
https://www.flgov.com/2022/04/14/governor-ron-desantis-signs-bill-to-protect-the-lives-of-floridas-most-vulnerable/https://19thnews.org/2023/03/ron-desantis-florida-abortion-laws-restrictions/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article273384410.html#storylink=mainstage_cardhttps://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/culture-war-bill-targets-higher-education-in-florida/2988894/https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings/educationhttps://pen.org/florida-book-bans-not-a-hoax/https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/theres-confusion-over-book-bans-in-florida-schools-heres-why/2023/03https://apnews.com/article/desantis-diversity-race-gender-transgender-448eb22689828a016dc7582d72ae493ehttps://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/03/25/permitless-gun-carry-law-passes-florida-house/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic
Don’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts:
https://www.callyoursisterpodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cys_podcast
Facebook: Call Your Sister Podcast
Twitter: @CYS_Pod
Email: cysnation@gmail.com
Support the showDon’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts:
https://www.callyoursisterpodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cys_podcast
Facebook: Call Your Sister Podcast
Twitter: @CYS_Pod
Email: cysnation@gmail.com -
Dating, Tech and Relationships in Workplace with Lakshmi Rengarajan & Cousin Sheera
This week little sis Alex and cousin Sheera are joined by special guest Lakshmi Rengarajan. Lakshmi is a connection expert working to expand the narrative around romance in the age of big tech. After spending several years working for Match.com and WeWork, Lakshmi felt called to address what dating apps are doing to our hearts.
When it comes to dating-- meeting is easy, but connecting is harder. How can singles cultivate a genuine connection in the age of big tech? Listen in as Lakshmi explains what the revival of Set-Up culture means for modern dating. Give thought how to integrate these assisted-connections into your life. After all just because you're in a relationship, doesn't mean you can't contribute to the dating scene (side eye not that way)-- but when you set up a friend, less is more. Watch how Lakshmi walks Sheera through an example using her friend Omar. (Hey Omar!) Consider, how can people give singles the best opportunities for relationship-success when making these introductions? Hint: It's not matchmaking!
Laskhmi also dives into relationships in the workplace how she bought her experience with romantic relationships to help cultivate better workplace relationships.
Listen to Lakshmi Rengarajan's Podcast Paired by The People:
https://www.pairedbythepeople.com/
Follow Lakshmi Rengarajan:
Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/pairedbythepeople/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pairedbytheppl
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmi-rengarajan-she-her-077b3aa?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
Show our cousin some love!
Sheera: https://www.instagram.com/quemascandleco/
Support the showDon’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts:
https://www.callyoursisterpodcast.com
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Facebook: Call Your Sister Podcast
Twitter: @CYS_Pod
Email: cysnation@gmail.com
Customer Reviews
Love it !!
Love the realness of Astrid and Alex! Great podcast and fun listen!
You’ll laugh every single time!
What a great podcast! The Astrid and Alex are hilarious, down to earth a d not afraid to tell it like it is. This will hands down be your go to podcast when you wana call your sister!
Great Podcast!
Great content!