Daddy Issues & Superwoman Syndrome

Published: Nov. 18, 2019, 5 a.m.

b'On this episode of This is Thirty,\\xa0 Gernique is joined by her childhood friend Ariel. The two women discuss mental health, growing up in urban environments, private school and much more.\\xa0\\n(3:00) The conversation begins as the two discuss the differences between private and charter school, the declining academic performance rates in the United States and environments playing a large role in students and their education. The conversation continues (12:00) as Ariel discusses her role as an open heart ICU nurse, the growing rate of overdoses amongst millenials, and her passion for mental health. At the (22:00) mark, Gernique and Ariel share their opinions on whether or not spanking is acceptable in 2019. At the (30:00) mark, they discuss their ideas on successful black women and their dating habits. The conversation continues with discussions surrounding mental health, self-esteem, social media, and much more.'