For years, I’ve asked myself the same question: what is the point of having a crush? You’re the only one who knows you have a crush, so why do we give them so much power? Why do crushes give us butterflies and make us nervous to talk to people? Why do people respond differently to having a crush than we do to do people we don’t have a crush on?
Turns out, the answer is pretty simple.
Crushes tell us more about ourselves than they tell us about the person we’re crushing on, and the and the Just Another Crush Podcast is here to explore how our crushes have (and continue to) shape us.
Episode 18: Oceans meet Shores, Disney Villains, and the West Wing… It’s a Long Term Relationship Panel!
Who better to learn about relationships than people who are in long-term relationships? In this episode, Imani chats with Andrew (Ondy), Stephanie, and Richelle about the real talk about being in a committed relationship with lots of laughs and analogies along the way.
13 Aug 2021
Episode 17: Allegories in Childhood and the Importance of Self Awareness with Steph G
In this episode, Imani and Steph talk about Steph’s high school crush, Peter, the heartbreak that happens when you don’t get the guy in the end and the importance of being able to understand our own feelings. Bonus content? Some pretty helpful tips on dating during a pandemic!
2 Jul 2021
Episode 16: Moving Through the Friendzone and Classic High School Flirting with Nicole Z
In this episode, Imani and Nicole talk about the shenanigans that occur when you’re trying to flirt in high school, the shenanigans that happen when you start dating within a friend group, and how commitment is a choice one makes every day.
18 Jun 2021
Episode 15: Falling in Love Across the World with Kelley Van Dilla
In this episode, Imani and Kelley talk about the joys of falling in love, the spontaneity that can come with it, and the what it means to practice being open and honest with your communication.
You can find Kelley’s work at the links below!
http://www.kelleyvandilla.com/
https://www.vandilladirecting.com/
https://www.playgroundofempathy.com/
4 Jun 2021
Episode 14: Not So Cool for School and a Healthy Dose of Nostalgia with Jake S.
I can’t believe I’m typing this, but in this episode, I chat with Pool Boy aka High School Crush aka the biggest crush I can remember - Jake S! In this episode, Jake and I diagnose our friendship during those formative high school years with each other and in our high schools and get to know one another as adults.
21 May 2021
Episode 13: Old-School Mixtapes and Being Brave with Crushes with Emma F.
In this episode, Emma and I chat about our work crushes and how confusing they can be, the powering feeling that comes from acting on your crushes, and looking for love in judgement-free zones.
7 May 2021
Episode 12: Honoring the Full Value of Every Relationship with Ilana B.
In this episode, my friend (codename Ilana!) and I discuss the importance of clear and consistent communication, how to honor and value every relationship, and having that long-haul, crushing crush.
23 Apr 2021
Episode 11: Meeting Your Kind of Famous Crush and Staying Friends with Exes with Harriet O.
In this episode, Harriet and I talk about how cool it is to actually meet (and date!) your kind-of-famous crush, the importance of knowing your values in looking for a partner, and the pros and cons of staying friends with exes.
9 Apr 2021
Episode 10: Being on the Same Page and the Importance of Being Yourself with Matt M.
In this episode, former crush, Matt M., and I talk about how we managed to navigate our on & off college relationship by being on the same page, feeling understood in relationships and as nerdy creatives.
26 Mar 2021
Episode 09: Black Girl Magic, Black Love, and the Importance of Truth with AJ
In this episode, AJ (@alexiajcurrie) and I talk about having crushes on people we admire, look up to, and want to support. It’s an episode celebrating Black Girl Magic, the differences in the Black experience, and what it means to build the foundations of a strong relationship.
12 Mar 2021
Episode 08: Ten Years of Friendship, NYC Dating, and Workplace Crushes with Audrey K.
In this episode, I interview my friend and kick-ass medical professional, Audrey! After almost a decade of friendship, we chat about some of our common dating pitfalls, the difficulties dating in NYC, and finding friend-approved partners.
26 Feb 2021
Episode 07: The Ones Who Get Away, Friendship Dynamics, and 2+2=Fish with Kevin Frost
In this episode, I interview my dear friend, Kevin Frost (Twitter: @Kev_Kev_93, IG: @frost_things_first) about the frustrations of bad timing, friendship dynamics during and after college, and what it means to be honest with yourself and others about wants, needs, and boundaries.
12 Feb 2021
Episode 06: Crushing as a Hobby, Being Mad at Disney, and Sisterly Nonsense with Nia Robinson
In this episode, I interview my objectively cool kid sister, Nia Robinson (@niarobinson__)! She shares her thoughts about internalized attraction, the core fun of having a crush, and how her faith and confidence are guiding her search for a long term partner.
29 Jan 2021
Episode 05: Boy Crazy and Learning Vulnerability with Katharine Wei
In this episode, Katharine Wei (@weikatharine) shares her experience growing up in social circles where talking about boys was just part of daily life, how she’s continued to learn about herself, and how vulnerability has been even more important during quarantine.
15 Jan 2021
Episode 04: Coming Full Circle and Learning to Date Yourself with Vero GV
In this episode, I chat with Vero Garcia Valdez about first crushes and first heartbreaks, the validation of things coming full circle, how societal expectations and norms impact how we navigate our relationships, and the importance of having a support system.
In this episode, we talk a lot about therapy and heartbreak and how it can be hard to recover. If you’re looking for someone to talk to, the following resources are a great starting point.
NAMI (https://www.nami.org/Home) - National Alliance on Mental Illness
BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/) - Online Counseling and Therapy. The advice blog is one of my personal favorite resources as well.
MyWellbeing (https://mywellbeing.com/) - Recommends a therapist based on your preferences.
Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists) - Online therapist finder and articles about the practice of psychology.
1 Jan 2021
Episode 03: Plugging Unsponsored Content and Some Nerdy, Chatty Shenanigans with Aaron Z.
In this episode, I chat with close friend (and former crush of mine!) Aaron Z! In addition to getting sidetracked by all of our favorite conversation topics, Aaron and I explore the early stages of our friendship, take a look at our relationship when I was crushing hard, reflect on what our friendship is now, and the work we did to get there.
18 Dec 2020
Episode 02: College Crushes and Basic Bumble Boys with Sabrina K.
In this episode, I talk with my friend (codename: Sabrina) about her college crush, Josh, about mixed signals from crushes, setting standards, and the pros and cons of dating apps.
4 Dec 2020
Episode 01: Timothee Chalamet and Colin Jost are the Same Person with Suruchi Avasthi
In this episode, I talk with one of my best friends, Suruchi Avasthi (@suruchiavasthi) about her crush on debate team cutie, Charlie, how she’s been understanding her tendency to crush on men who happen to look the same, and how learning more about herself is changing the way she views dating and relationships.
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