Toxic AF

Update, update! For my very first solo episode I'm getting real vulnerable and letting you guys in on my experience thus far. The ups, the downs, and some binge worthy recommendations. Check me out and let me know what you're doing during this time on Instagram @toxicafpod

On today's episode I speak with personal trainer Antonique about her journey as a plus size trainer, the pressures and expectations of what a fit body looks like, and tips on how to keep those fitness resolutions for the new year.  Be sure to follow Antonique for your dose of fitness inspiration on IG @uniquelyfitpodcast and @uniquelyfittraining, and while your at it go listen to her podcast for more gems.   Don't forget to rate and review as well as follow me on IG @toxicafpod

In this episode, we talk about toxic ties and how to cut them, intimacy, and numbing our feelings instead of feeling them. Bri is a writer, podcaster, and blogger. Her podcast love, sex and magic discusses relationships, sex, and astrology. Follow her on Instagram @lovesexmagic.coFollow the official Instagram @ToxicAFpod and on Twitter @Elysthepoet and share your thoughts on the episode.

This episode is all about financial toxicity and money management.  Tiffany Grant is a financial coach and motivational speaker. On her podcast Money Talk with Tiff she gives practical tips and tricks to get you started on your financial journey. If you want some serious motivation to reach your financial freedom goals visit her website www.moneytalkwitht.com and follow her on Instagram @Moneytalkwitht   Follow the official Instagram @ToxicAFpod and on the Twitter @Elysthepoet and share your thoughts on the episode.

In this very candid episode, we talk about sobriety, toxic maternal relationships, and getting your shit together.  Cynthia hosts a podcast called Getting you sh*t together where she details her adjustments to the sober life and how she has been navigating life all while giving amazing advice which anybody could relate to. Don't forget to follow her on Instagram @Gettingyourishtogether Follow the official Instagram @ToxicAFpod and on Twitter @Elysthepoet and share your thoughts on the episode and you already know the deal! Go ahead and leave me a rating and review.

Elys and Montyy discuss being Black and Queer, the male gaze, and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.  Montyy is the host of the Comfortably Excluded podcast that gives POC a place to be heard and seen while talking about current events. She is an unapologetic Black beauty with big opinions and an even bigger heart.  You can follow her on Instagram @comfotablyexcluded and on Twitter @comfortablye   Be sure to follow the official Instagram @ToxicAfPod as well as @Elysthepoet on Twitter. 

This episode is filled with laughs and Black Girl Magic as Elys and Stephanie Williams talk dating at the level of your self esteem, settling in relationships, and moving on from toxicity.  Stephanie is the hilarious and outspoken host of the Mocha Minutes podcast where she discusses everything from current events and politics to ratchet reality tv.  Be sure to follow her on twitter and Instagram @mochaminutes Go follow the official Instagram @ToxicAfpod and follow @Elysthepoet on Twitter. And if you like what you hear, definitely leave a rate and review!

On the very first episode of Toxic AF Elys and Kristin Iris take on toxicity in the work environment, systematic racism, being Black in white spaces, and so much more. Kristin is  an artist, speaker, and coach for Black creatives, entrepreneurs, etc of all gender identities—she even has her own podcast called Melanated Rising where she is dropping all types of gems. You can follow Kristin on Instagram @Kristiniris and visit her website www.kristiniris.com  Follow the official Instagram @ToxicAFpod and on Twitter @Elysthepoet and share your thoughts on the episode and don't forget to rate and review!  

Introuducing you to this Bi weekly podcast set to release October 1st. Enjoy!