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Big Ooman Ting

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Big Ooman Ting is a podcast where Jamaican high school friends, who drifted apart in their 20’s, reconnect in their thirties and find refuge in each other's company in this new chapter of their lives. The now long distance friends, reflect on their teenage perceptions and discuss what they now understand in womanhood. Their girl-talk touches on topics such as friendship, family, vulnerability, love and loss. This podcast includes a series of phone conversations between Renee and Monique, where they reach out to each other to obtain clarity, vent or just talk about the everyday happenings in their lives.

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If arguments are the only form of communication and compromise only exists as 'agreeing to disagree' in your relationship, is it time to call it quits? In this episode, the ladies explore some indicative signs of the end of a relationship.

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06/16/21 • 64 min

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06/07/21 • 60 min

Are female proposals in heterosexual relationships still taboo? In this episode, Monique calls Renee to question this phenomenon in a time where equality is embraced and the empowerment of women is at a high.

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06/07/21 • 60 min

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05/26/21 • 65 min

Beauty standards are ever changing and vary based on where you live and who you ask. But if beauty is indeed in the eyes of the beholder, is it not most important that we recognize our own? In this episode, the ladies discuss how beauty has been defined in Jamaican culture over the years.

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05/26/21 • 65 min

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Knowing if we are ready for another relationship after the previous one failed can be hard. This is especially true when the dating pool appears to be haunted with "ghosts" and the water has all but dried up. In this episode the friends talk about their experiences and how they decided when to say Hello again.

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05/19/21 • 45 min

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I Am Worthy!

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05/04/21 • 62 min

When Renee calls Monique to vent about a recent issue at work, it prompts them to evaluate their confidence and self-worth. They remind each other of the importance of recognizing their value, even when it is questioned. These goodies now have a self-assured response when their worth is criticized, 'Yes, mi sh*t can mek patty!'

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05/04/21 • 62 min

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04/26/21 • 55 min

In this episode, Monique and Renee talk about the connections or lack thereof that they have with their current exes. They gab about the differences in these post-romantic relationships and how they can range from awkward check ups, to toxic conversations or genuine friendships. The ladies discuss knowing when and how to stay friends with an ex, and also knowing when to cut them off.

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04/26/21 • 55 min

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04/22/21 • 71 min

This episode's conversation, about who we seek advice from, was triggered by the exposure of a popular relationship guru on social media as living a hypocritical life. In this episode, the ladies also share their thoughts about the toxic portrayal of public relations and how social media can become a breeding ground for viewers to cast shame.

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04/22/21 • 71 min

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04/04/21 • 50 min

During the transition from age 29 to 30, most people go through a self-reflective analysis of their lives which is typically accompanied with major changes as well. In this episode, the ladies reflect on the shortcomings of attaining success as they evaluate their lives as work in progress.

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04/04/21 • 50 min

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03/29/21 • 51 min

During this call, the ladies reflect on their teenage years. They speak about their journey to finding their identity in the face of peer pressure, self-esteem issues and the general physical and mental development that occurs from adolescence to adulthood.

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03/29/21 • 51 min

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The high-value man has been defined as a 'money-man', a powerful man, or simply a man of high-class. However, value itself is subjective and when choosing a partner it is important we assess their value for ourselves. In this episode the ladies deconstruct societal value systems for men and women.

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06/22/21 • 61 min

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The episode title 'Knowing When to Say Bye: Should You Fix it or Exit?' is the most popular.

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