Best Hypolite Podcasts (2026)

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Beating Breast Cancer by Early Detection with Lorvictor Jefferson 41:55

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6y ago41:55

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A #previvor is someone who survives breast cancer by preemptively having a double mastectomy. On this episode Nicole discusses BRCA1 AND BRCA2 genetic testing, early detection, and life after a double mastectomy with 31 year old cancer "previvor" Lorvictor Jefferson. Nicole also gives gold stars to 4 breast cancer research organizations that donate…

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Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma with Shena Tubbs, Founder of Black Girls Heal 38:13

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Many of us Millennials/Gen X-ers grew up in a time where were taught to "respect our elders" even if they inflicted serious mental and relational trauma. Now, as parents, many of us are stopping the narrative of "it runs in the family" seeking to heal the trauma that's been carried through the generations. Shena and Nicole have an in-depth conversa…

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Black Hair Matters...But Should It? With MommiNation 37:07

6+ y ago37:07

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Hella Smart Muvas teamed up with Mommination to bring you this special episode for Black Mom in America Week. In this episode, Nicole, along with Mommies, Sanya Richards-Ross, Pamela Powell, and Mykal Steen, discuss whether H&M got it right by not singling out the young black female model in her hair styling, whether Black women are overly critical…

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Do's and Don'ts of Dating Someone with Children with Lené Hypolite 47:16

6+ y ago47:16

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You're living your best life up in the club, you meet a fly ass guy, you hit it off, then he drops a bomb...he has a young kid, and a baby mama...do you run for the hills or play it out?On this episode, Nicole gets the nitty gritty on dating someone with kids from Lené Hypolite, host of The Glow Up Podcast. Nicole and Lené also give their advice to…

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Confessions of a Hella Smart Muva: I'm Afraid They'll Lose Their Black Boy Joy 19:15

6+ y ago19:15

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In this Confessions episode, Nicole discusses her fear of her black sons' losing their #blackboyjoy, the staggering statistics of unfair punishment for black and brown children in schools, having to have "the talk," and five tips for being their advocate and helping your Black and Latinx kids maintain their joy and magic in school. For more informa…

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How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids with Jancee Dunn 1:12:44

6+ y ago1:12:44

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Nicole and Jancee get down to business discussing Jancee's New York Times Bestseller, "How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids." The two dive into Jancee's "aha" moment while her husband allowed their daughter to interrupt her interview with Jennifer Hudson to poop, how maternal gatekeeping causes mean to shirk their parenting responsibilities, how…

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Confessions of a Hella Smart Muva: Childproofing Your Relationship with Nicole Delahoussaye 25:07

6+ y ago25:07

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Have you ever heard the advice, "have a baby! It'll make you and your partner stronger!" Or my favorite, " a baby changes everything!" (With heart emojis in their eyes. LIES! ALL. LIES! Having a baby DOES in fact change everything (but certainly not for the better!) And your relationship CAN get stronger...If you WORK at it! Check out this episode …

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Reevaluating Gender Roles: A Conversation About Working Moms and Stay-at-Home Dads 1:00:48

6+ y ago1:00:48

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Welcome to the Season 2 Premiere of Hella Smart Muvas! Imagine you've worked to get to the pinnacle of your career. You have the family and significant other you've always hoped for. You're the primary breadwinner for your family, BUT the hustle and bustle of work and childcare is costing your family's sanity and savings. WHAT do you do? Hear how a…

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Hella Smart Muvas Season 2 Trailer 2:18

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Wanna know what's in store for Season Two of the Mom-Squad you never knew you needed? Here's a sneak peek of what's to come! Subscribe or follow wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode! Follow the Muvas on Instagram @hellasmartmuvas! Season Two Premieres August 15th! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

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Travel Agents vs Online Services 10:31

6+ y ago10:31

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In today's episode we will talk about internet vs travel agents. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crystalandcleartravel/message

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Pt 2 Surviving Suicide: Advice From a Mother Who Lost Her Son to Suicide with Lashanda Whaley-Mendez 40:05

6+ y ago40:05

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*TRIGGER WARNING: TEEN SUICIDE* In Part 2 of this Special Episode, Lashanda and Nicole continue their discussion about how Lashanda is surviving the loss, what she wants other moms to know, and how she's continuing her son's legacy through activism and advocacy. If you, or someone you know is suffereing from suicidal thoughts, please contact the Su…

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Surviving Suicide: Advice From a Mother Who Lost Her Son to Suicide with Lashanda Whaley-Mendez 40:00

6+ y ago40:00

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*TRIGGER WARNING: TEEN SUICIDE *Part 1 of the 2-part Special Episode with fellow hella smart muva, Lashanda Whaley-Mendez , who suffered the loss of her 17 year-old son last July to suicide. Nicole and Lashanda talk about her son's diagnosis of severe depression, taboos about mental health in the Black and Brown community, and the GeneSight test, w…