Bridges & Breakdowns

Episode 14: Can You Plan for Parenthood Without Losing Your Mind…or Coins??

🎙️ Ep. 14 – “Can You Plan for Parenthood Without Losing Your Mind…or Coins??”
Welcome to part one of our three-part series on all things pregnancy, fertility, and family planning—baby making looks a lot different in 2025!
In this episode, Alyzza and Lorryn dive into the chaos and curiosity that comes with fertility journeys and the many options we now have to conceive. From IVF sticker shock, to discovering which path to parenthood is most aligned with your values and priorities, we’re breaking down the mess and magic of becoming a mother—or just thinking about it.
 
💥 Plus, we’re joined by special guest Monica Matta, founder of Conceivable Reproductive, who shares her own fertility journey and how she created an affordable path for women looking to freeze their eggs or seek IVF—without going broke. Sis said save 70% by going global and keep your peace.
 
🎧 Inside this episode:
– How TikTok lists of pregnancy horrors became our new sex ed
– The truth about egg freezing, IVF, and baby-making on your timeline
– Why curiosity and information are a form of self-care
– And the reality of pursuing parenthood while the world is… giving apocalypse 😩
✨ Whether you’re baby-curious, baby-ready, or baby-not today, this one’s for you.
👂🏾 Tap in, laugh with us, learn something new—and share with a friend who needs to hear it.
 
#BridgesAndBreakdowns #FertilityJourney #EggFreezing #IVFSupport #FamilyPlanning #MillennialMoms #BlackMothersMatter #HealthcareEquity #WomensHealth #FunnyPodcasts #CuriousMillennials #RealTalkRealLife #UnfilteredConversations #BabyFeverOrNah
 
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Welcome
6:16 - Glow & Grow
20:12 - Whew Girl, What is Going On?
37:45 - I LOVE MEN!
46:28 - Bridges & Breakdowns
1:35:26 - P.S. 
 
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Episode 13: Who All Gon' Be There...To Actually Do The Work?

What does civic engagement look like today—and how do we show up without burning out?
In this episode, Alyzza and Lorryn are talking about what it means to be an active member of your community in 2025. From voting and volunteering to brunch PSAs and block cleanups, civic duty is getting a remix. Plus, we sit down with Councilman Miguel Jones to unpack the difference between gentrification and reinvestment, why local politics hits hardest, and how we all have a role to play—whether you're organizing town halls or just picking up trash on your block.
Also in the mix:– Our take on the NYC mayoral primary & Gen Z’s power at the polls– A PSA for the YNs doing too much on a Monday– And yes, a little Meg Thee Stallion praise session 🐎🔥
💬 What does showing up for your community look like in your life? Hit that subscribe button and tap in.
#BridgesAndBreakdowns #CivicEngagement #BlackPodcasters #MillennialPolitics #ReinvestTheBlock #FunnyPodcasts #HotGirlActivism #LocalPower #VibesAintVotes
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Welcome
3:57 - Glow & Grow
15:18 - Whew Girl, What is Going On?
31:20 - I LOVE MEN!
32:34 - Bridges & Breakdowns
1:39:35 - P.S. 
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Episode 12: What's Love Got to Do with It?

🎙️ Episode 12: “What’s Love Got to Do with It? 
Welcome back, B&B fam! This episode is an eeeeeemotional roller-coaster!  *sung in the key of Vivian Green* Alyzza and Lorryn are breaking down what happens when power is abused, whether in love, law, or the public eye.
We’re talking about:
🚨 Abuse, coercion, and the courage to leave—featuring a powerful convo with a legal eagle specializing in gender-based violence
💔 How to protect yourself (and your peace) through breakups, custody issues, and knowing the signs of emotional, financial, and physical abuse
🧨 Messy headlines and power trips: F.A.N.s on trial and the terrifyingly unserious government
It’s funny. It’s raw. It’s unfiltered. And as always, we’re laughing through the pain —because we’re hard body and built for this!
Tap in with us as we discuss how to leave relationships that no longer serve you while ensuring that you remain whole, stay safe, and recognize the signs so you don’t have to repeat the same lessons over and over again.  
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full episode on YouTube!
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Chapters
Welcome - 00:00
Glow & Grow - 2:26
Whew Girl, What is Going On? - 20:30
I LOVE MEN! -54:42
Bridges & Breakdowns - 59:46
PS - 2:05:08
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Episode 11: How Do We Get Called In Without Feeling Called Out?

🎙️ Episode 11: How Do We Get Called In Without Feeling Called Out?
This week, Alyzza and Lorryn are finding that sweet spot between curiosity, chaos, and calling folks in—with love and side-eye. From ADHD meds to Medicaid mess, this episode is giving vulnerability and pure millennial exhaustion (in a good way).
We’re talking:💊 ADHD meds finally working their magic🎶 The dream collab that could give us the song of the summer🍼 The baby’s sleep schedule vs. grandma’s intuition👨🏽‍⚖️ Offset asking for spousal support from Cardi (and why we’re judging him)🏥 Medicaid cuts and a senator who said, “we’re all gonna die” (yes, really)🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month, inclusive language, and how to love people better—even when you're being corrected
It’s funny, it’s sharp, it’s a little unhinged—and exactly the space we need right now.
Chapters00:00 - Welcome1:54 - Glow & Grow14:23 - Break the Ice, Not the Bridge23:44 - Whew Girl, What is Going On?01:25:01 - I LOVE MEN! *Pride Edition*01:33:47 - P.S.
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Episode 11: How Do We Get Called In Without Feeling Called Out?

🎙️ Episode 11: How Do We Get Called In Without Feeling Called Out?
This week, Alyzza and Lorryn are finding that sweet spot between curiosity, chaos, and calling folks in—with love and side-eye. From ADHD meds to Medicaid mess, this episode is giving vulnerability and pure millennial exhaustion (in a good way).
We’re talking:💊 ADHD meds finally working their magic🎶 The dream collab that could give us the song of the summer🍼 The baby’s sleep schedule vs. grandma’s intuition👨🏽‍⚖️ Offset asking for spousal support from Cardi (and why we’re judging him)🏥 Medicaid cuts and a senator who said, “we’re all gonna die” (yes, really)🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month, inclusive language, and how to love people better—even when you're being corrected
It’s funny, it’s sharp, it’s a little unhinged—and exactly the space we need right now.
Chapters00:00 - Welcome1:54 - Glow & Grow14:23 - Break the Ice, Not the Bridge23:44 - Whew Girl, What is Going On?01:25:01 - I LOVE MEN! *Pride Edition*01:33:47 - P.S.
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Episode 10: What's the 411?

🎙️ Season 2 Premiere: What's the 411?
Your favorite girls, Alyzza and Lorryn, are back for Season 2 of Bridges & Breakdowns—and this season, we’re all about the intersection of curiosity and mistakes. 👀
In this episode, we catch up after our extended hiatus 😅, debut a brand new segment 🥳, and dive headfirst into a cultural cocktail of:
🩸 The Sinners movie and the think pieces it's spawning👑 Met Gala mess and meaning✊🏾 Black joy in the face of rising tyranny📚 Political power plays and generational gaps in memory…and that ever-persistent question: Do you even know your history?
💥 Expect laughs, chaos, critical convo, and plenty of Virgo-Leo banter. Let’s get into it!
🔗 Follow, rate, and share to help build the culture with us.
#BridgesAndBreakdowns #BlackPodcasts #MillennialVoices #CuriosityAndMistakes #SinnersFilm #PopCulturePolitics #PodcastPremiere #Podcast #ListenNow #NewEpisode 
Chapters00:00 - Welcome
19:51 - Glow & Grow
32:53 - Break the Ice, Not the Bridge
41:05 - Whew Girl, What is Going On?
01:05:51 - I LOVE MEN!
01:11:01 - Bridges & Breakdowns
02:01:01 - P.S. 
Follow us: @BridgesBreaksPod Email us at: bridgesNbreakdowns@gmail.com 

Episode 10: What's the 411?

🎙️ Season 2 Premiere: What's the 411?
Your favorite girls, Alyzza and Lorryn, are back for Season 2 of Bridges & Breakdowns—and this season, we’re all about the intersection of curiosity and mistakes. 👀
In this episode, we catch up after our extended hiatus 😅, debut a brand new segment 🥳, and dive headfirst into a cultural cocktail of:
🩸 The Sinners movie and the think pieces it's spawning👑 Met Gala mess and meaning✊🏾 Black joy in the face of rising tyranny📚 Political power plays and generational gaps in memory…and that ever-persistent question: Do you even know your history?
💥 Expect laughs, chaos, critical convo, and plenty of Virgo-Leo banter. Let’s get into it!
🔗 Follow, rate, and share to help build the culture with us.
#BridgesAndBreakdowns #BlackPodcasts #MillennialVoices #CuriosityAndMistakes #SinnersFilm #PopCulturePolitics #PodcastPremiere #Podcast #ListenNow #NewEpisode 
Chapters00:00 - Welcome
19:51 - Glow & Grow
32:53 - Break the Ice, Not the Bridge
41:05 - Whew Girl, What is Going On?
01:05:51 - I LOVE MEN!
01:11:01 - Bridges & Breakdowns
02:01:01 - P.S. 
Follow us: @BridgesBreaksPod Email us at: bridgesNbreakdowns@gmail.com 

Bridges & Breakdowns Season 2 Trailer

Guess who’s bizaaaack! 👀 Season 2 of Bridges & Breakdowns Is Here!
Your favorite millennial besties are back in the booth and breaking it all the way down for Season 2 of the Bridges & Breakdowns podcast! 🎙️💥
This time we’re diving into the chaotic, hilarious, and humbling intersection between curiosity and mistakes. From adulting fails and relationship curveballs to unlearning generational habits and chasing big dreams—we’re asking bold questions, finding joy in the mess, and doing it all with inappropriate laughter and unfiltered honesty.
✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe (we're on YouTube, too!) for new episodes on life, love, and everything in between—from the lens of two unapologetically millennial women bridging generations.
💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️ Catch up, lean in, and laugh with us. New episodes coming sooner than you think 😉😜!
#BridgesandBreakdownsPodcast #Season2Trailer #MillennialPodcast #BlackWomenPodcasters #CuriosityAndMistakes #FunnyPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #WellnessPodcast #BookTok #LifeAdvice #UnfilteredTalk #PodcastSeason2 #SZN2 #listennow #BlackMillennialWomen

Bridges & Breakdowns Season 2 Trailer

Guess who’s bizaaaack! 👀 Season 2 of Bridges & Breakdowns Is Here!
Your favorite millennial besties are back in the booth and breaking it all the way down for Season 2 of the Bridges & Breakdowns podcast! 🎙️💥
This time we’re diving into the chaotic, hilarious, and humbling intersection between curiosity and mistakes. From adulting fails and relationship curveballs to unlearning generational habits and chasing big dreams—we’re asking bold questions, finding joy in the mess, and doing it all with inappropriate laughter and unfiltered honesty.
✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe (we're on YouTube now, too!) for new episodes on life, love, and everything in between—from the lens of two unapologetically millennial women bridging generations.
💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️ Catch up, lean in, and laugh with us. New episodes coming sooner than you think 😉😜!
#BridgesandBreakdownsPodcast #Season2Trailer #MillennialPodcast #BlackWomenPodcasters #CuriosityAndMistakes #FunnyPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #WellnessPodcast #BookTok #LifeAdvice #UnfilteredTalk #PodcastSeason2 #SZN2 #listennow #BlackMillennialWomen

Episode 9: Roast & Toast!

Surprise! Lorryn and Alyzza are back with a special (and long) episode to celebrate their first season of Bridges & Breakdowns and say goodbye to 2024 in their own special way! 
 
Chapters
00:00 - Welcome
3:26 - Speedy Reflections
13:16 - Word Associations
17:11 - I LOVE MEN! #FNOTYEdition
26:00 - Whew America, What is Going On?!
1:44:16 - Our Favorite Things
1:52:19 - 2024 Time Capsule Wrap
 
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