This episode continues a pivotal conversation that J.Mix is conducting with The Self-Aware Millennial community on their relationship with pornography and how it affects their day-to-day lives. In this episode, J.Mix speaks with Donyae Asante about their early experiences with porn, growing up in a conservative Christian household, the lack of conv…

HAPPY PRIDE, LOVES! On this episode, J.Mix facilitates a highly-anticipated discussion on pornography with queer-identifying guests Kayla, Theodus, and Becka. The guests share their diverse experiences with porn, how their introductions to porn influenced their consumption, and their thoughts on the portrayal and impact of porn in their everyday li…

J.Mix returns after a hiatus to discuss the challenges of releasing her perfectionist tendencies, embracing spontaneity, and the beauty of living in the present. She also shares personal reflections on missed opportunities, imposter syndrome, and the complexities of balancing personal and professional life. Highlights include updates on upcoming ev…

Happy Melanin March! We are overjoyed to be joined by "kickboxer turned comedian" Sakinah Daaz as she chats with J.Mix about how she practices de-centering gender roles in her life and the lives of others. Follow Sakinah on all the socials: @sakinahdaazcomedy Join Sakinah at the next RetroSHADE- an astrology roast show @retroshadecomedy Catch J.Mix…

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! On this special episode of TSAM, J.Mix shares some of her favorite guest interviews from her latest show, Multi-Hyphenate Mondays, which she co-hosts with the amazing, charming, & talented, Pat Smith at the AllWays Lounge! To grab or donate your ticket to the next show, visit mhmnola.eventbrite.com and follow @3plethreatm…

Happy Black History Month! We are featuring a refreshing conversation that J.Mix curated through NO DREAM DEFERRED's DREAM HOUR, a space for Black & Brown artists to engage in innovative discussions on topics that affect how we produce and perceive art. The topic: Black Hair in the Theatre. Featured guests: Jerrilyn Lanier-Duckworth - @bridgingthec…

This episode starts as titled. You WILL hear J.Mix and Mary Jacobs chat about community building as small business owners. And then they divert to their frustrations with New Orleans transplants and how it has bled into post-Katrina parade culture during Mardi Gras. Mary is a force and a long-time friend and supporter of The Self-Aware Millennial p…

Barney & Friends was a children's television show that became popular in the early 1990s. It features Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, huggable, and optimistic attitude. On this episode, J.Mix, unlocks her core memories from the show with New …

On this episode, J.Mix is joined by Donye Asante & Amara Skinner to reflect on the significant milestones each one of them has achieved in their journey of self-awareness and personal growth in 2023. They discuss the highlights of their year, including their involvement in the WE WILL DREAM: New Works Festival, & Donyae's newly released album "Heav…

In this highly anticipated episode, J.Mix & Rin Medico provide a comprehensive discussion on their experiences with child abuse. They delve into the statistics, devastating effects, and strategies to cope with abuse traumas. They also highlight the role of parents in providing a secure environment, the importance of therapy, and various coping mech…

On this episode, J.Mix sits down with sensual healer, poet, & burlesque performer Synamin Vixen to talk shop about their relationship to money, how it has helped them in their current practice, and how they are backing away from capitalism to reach their communities. Follow Synamin @synaminvixen & her podcast @thedomexperiencepodcastnola on IG Catc…

In this deeply personal and candid conversation, J.Mix and Joshua Walker delve into their experiences with mental health, suicide ideation, and the tragic experiences of losing loved ones to suicide. They underscore the significance of communication for individuals struggling with depression and anxiety. The role of wealth, and societal and cultura…

If you've been diagnosed with a mental illness and are lucky enough to experience life after taking years of medication and therapy- this episode is for you. In this episode, J.Mix joins Asia-Lyn to chat about their mental wellness journeys, how they managed to stop taking SSRIs, and the alternatives they are using to regular their emotions. Trigge…

In this episode, J.Mix revisits Ep. 48, where she shared some of the side effects experienced while taking the SSRI, Zoloft. Zoloft (Sertraline) is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is used to treat some types of depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), obsessive-compulsive disord…

In this episode, J.Mix gives advice on effective ways to unplug from social media. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: Signs You Need A Digital Detox How to Maintain a Detoxed Lifestyle What To Expect After Your Detox WATCH THIS EPISODE & SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! For related episodes, listen to: Ep. 8 - Social Media Distancing Ep. 41 - Surviving & Thriving the Soci…

We are welcomed by an extremely special guest who has been mentioned MANY times by J.Mix, but the listeners never got a name... til now. In honor of their 10th anniversary, J.Mix is sitting down with her boyfriend, Theo, to reminisce about their relationship, which just so happens to fall on the interracial spectrum. In this episode, they dive deep…

J.Mix addresses a very important question that The Self-Aware Millennial received about her thoughts and feelings behind choosing not to experience "black love" in her interracial relationship. This is a prequel to Part Two of "Interracial Dating 101. ft. Theo" _________________ New Orleans's newest festival is BLACK THEATRE! The WE WILL DREAM: New…

We are welcomed by an extremely special guest who has been mentioned MANY times by J.Mix, but the listeners never got a name... til now. In honor of their 10th anniversary, J.Mix is sitting down with her boyfriend, Theo, to reminisce about their relationship, which just so happens to fall on the interracial spectrum. In this episode, they run over …

We've got a special treat for y'all this week as we are joined by Zachary A. Myers, an actress of the trans experience who recently joined the company of A Strange Loop as an understudy for Thought 1 & 2 marking her Broadway debut. She was previously seen as "Angel" in RENT (w/ J.MIX = "Joanne") at Summer Lyric Theatre. In this episode, Zachary wal…

We are BACK + BLACK with new episodes featuring J.Mix and the conversations she is curating with No Dream Deferred's DREAM HOUR, a space for Black and Brown artists to engage in innovative discussions on topics that affect how we produce and receive art. This episode is a continuation of the virtual discussion featuring J.Mix and friends of the sho…

We are BACK + BLACK with new episodes featuring J.Mix and the conversations she is curating with No Dream Deferred's DREAM HOUR, a space for Black and Brown artists to engage in innovative discussions on topics that affect how we produce and receive art. This episode is a continuation of the virtual discussion featuring J.Mix and friends of the sho…

Happy New Year + Black History Month! After a month hiatus, we are BACK + BLACK with new episodes featuring J.Mix and the conversations she is curating with No Dream Deferred's DREAM HOUR, a space for Black and Brown artists to engage in innovative discussions on topics that affect how we produce and receive art. This episode features J.Mix, Lauren…

On this episode, J.Mix is joined by herself, Jessica Mixon, to reflect on their career this year and share some important updates on the future of The Self-Aware Millennial. J.Mix's suggested podcasts: Pay The Tab Whoreible Decisions It's Not Just In Your Head Code Switch This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED. Want more of these con…

On this two-part episode, J.Mix has a humbling conversation with Brian Egland about the ways in which they are setting boundaries as artists to preserve their creative pursuits and prevent burnout. Follow Brian Egland @brianartworld on IG and learn more about his career by visiting https://www.brianegland.com/ This episode is in partnership with NO…

On this two-part episode, J.Mix has a humbling conversation with Brian Egland about the ways in which they are setting boundaries as artists to preserve their creative pursuits and prevent burnout. Follow Brian Egland @brianartworld on IG and learn more about his career by visiting https://www.brianegland.com/ This episode is in partnership with NO…

Shout out to all the cOn+EnT Cr3@t0r$ who manage other social media platforms on top of their own. J.Mix is joined by fellow Sag♐︎, Julian X, to chat about the blessings AND headaches of being social media/marketing/content creating/artistic managers. Topics include: Why Julian X has never taken a social media break, Intro to Marketing as a Gen Z'e…

Contrary to popular belief, there is no right or wrong way to process grief. On this episode, J.Mix and Trey Rawles of The Session Podcast discuss their experiences with losing loved ones. Trey, furthermore, reflects on his relationship with grief before and after experiencing the sudden loss of his father. Topics discussed: Stages of Grief, How to…

André Lazarus & Susannah Rose are experienced practitioners in Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) with more than 16 years of combined experience navigating open relationships and other various dynamics. On this episode, J.Mix explores their lifestyle and answers pressing questions from The Self-Aware Millennial community about open relationships. Topics…

Black and Brown theatre makers working in predominately white spaces often have to "jump through hoops" to effectively communicate their artistic needs. On this episode, J.Mix chats with director and choreographer Polanco Jones Jr. about their experience working on RENT the Musical at Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane. Topics include: Lack of communic…

On this special episode, J.Mix is back with her fellow cast-mate, Jenna Winston, to reflect on their performance experiences and the rehearsal process for their upcoming production of RENT the Musical, which runs Aug 4-7 at Summer Lyric Theatre. Get your tickets! Some topics discussed: The absence of acting in opera performance spaces, Summer Lyric…

Outside of confidently mispronouncing "Buspirone" the entire episode, J.Mix gives a run-down of her current medications and goes into detail about how the drugly duo has affected her daily life emotionally, physically, and sexually. This episode is a sequel to Ep. 48: Side Effects of Zoloft. Resources: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a688005.…

In observation of Mental Health Awareness month, J.Mix invites Dr. C'MA (DSW, LCSW-BACS) to discuss black mental wellness and the lack of accessibility to behavioral health resources in low income communities. They also discuss Dr. C'MA's practice and her racial approach to healing work. Topics of Discussion: Quick summary of J.Mix's trying year th…

Being cheated on sucks. But how does it feel from the cheater's side of things? On this two-part episode J.Mix chats with Erin S. and Bryant T. on the lessons they've learned from cheating on their partners. They explore the cheater's mindset and why its difficult for cheaters to break up with their partners before they cheat. Lastly, they offer ad…

Being cheated on sucks. But how does it feel from the cheater's side of things? On this two-part episode J.Mix chats with Erin S. and Bryant T. on the lessons they've learned from cheating on their partners. They explore the cheater's mindset and why its difficult for cheaters to break up with their partners before they cheat. Lastly, they offer ad…

Have you ever fallen victim to circumstances that were not your fault? Have you been told that you suffer from "victim mentality" from a person of privilege? On this episode, J.Mix, Will, and Brittany acknowledge how they have fallen victim to their personal circumstances and carefully comment on the inappropriateness of victim mentality being impo…

CW: This is not your grandma's podcast unless your grandma is okay with cussin and in-depth discussions about masturbation guilt. This week we have Brittany and Lawrence joining J.Mix to address the stigma behind mental illness and the black church. This trio of Fire Signs holds nothing back. They address the positive and negative attributes of nav…

On this episode, J.Mix gives her friend, Ayla M., the floor to speak on her revelations as a millennial virgin on the asexual spectrum. To access the full testimonials of other millennial virgins who contributed to this conversation, visit TSAM's Patreon. Topics discussed: Things Virgins are tired of Hearing; Virginity is subjective; Emotional inti…

Is it possible to detach love from sex? What if it's someone you've developed feelings for? Spoiler Alert: Under the right circumstances. On this episode, we join J.Mix, Ben, and Anjle as they explore a series of thought-provoking questions on their abilities to separate love from sex. They go over common boundaries that are miscommunicated in casu…

Are you a working artist who is surviving this pandemic on an empty tank of gas? Join performers Claire Frederiksen, MJ Battley, and J.Mix as they discuss their current revelations navigating the artist hustle during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some topics discussed: Day jobs, Worst auditions, NOLA Jazz Fest cancellation, Artists anxiety, Side gigs, Man…

TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide On behalf of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, J.Mix's is answering questions from listeners about her experiences with contemplating suicide. J.Mix also reveals details on what led up to her recent "close-call." The three questions she addresses are: 1) Did the medication contribute to the close call? 2) Do people wh…

J.Mix and Brian Lisco were only nine years old during September 11th attacks 20 years ago. On this episode, they recollect their childhood memories from that day and how it shaped their current views of the United States in 2021. Note: Flight 93 was not mentioned in this episode, but we want to acknowledge the 40 passengers and crew members who fou…

On this two-part episode J.Mix and Nicole reminisce on their experience during Hurricane Katrina. Disclaimer: Interview with Nicole was recorded a week prior to Hurricane Ida hitting the Gulf Coast. J.Mix's intro and outros were recorded three days prior. FOLLOW NICOLE: IG: @nicolelovince Music: @freetheunicornmusic Subscribe: www.freetheunicornmus…

On this two-part episode J.Mix and Nicole reminisce on their experience during Hurricane Katrina. J.Mix also gives a brief update on her mental health. Disclaimer: Interview with Nicole was recorded a week prior to Hurricane Ida hitting the Gulf Coast. J.Mix's intro and outros were recorded three days prior. FOLLOW NICOLE: IG: @nicolelovince Music:…

Sometimes, we need affirmation that the turmoil we are experiencing in our lives is temporary AND relatable. This episode is an unedited and unfiltered self-reflection of the current realizations, questions, thoughts, struggles, coping mechanisms, and worries that J.Mix is experiencing as she slowly transitions into a post-pandemic society. MENTAL …

Women with vaginas, respectfully, have more pressure to race their biological clock, but WHAT ABOUT THE PENIS OWNERS? On this episode, J.Mix sits down with Tony and Henry M. to explore the pressures they face with their biological c(l)ocks. ;) Topics discussed: Fear of being an "old dad," The meaning of life after age 30, Experiences desired before…

Our biological clocks have no chill. So what is a millennial to do about having children if they’re not ready? Or they haven’t found the right partner? Or can barely afford to raise themselves; let alone a child? These are just SOME of the uncomfortable questions we explore on this special two-part episode. This week, J.Mix is joined by Liv & Haley…

The term "classical music" has Eurocentric and classist connotations. Calloway Cieslak has proposed a new name: "Writ Music" which seeks to centralize the music technology (notation) that is significant to the tradition of music and decentralize its whiteness and superiority complex. On this 50th episode, we are calling all the music nerds to join …

In continuation of normalizing uncomfortable dialogue, J.Mix explores her top four embarrassing life experiences. She also reflects on times where she has outcasted others. Other things discussed: J.Mix's unexpected hiatus, J.Mix's newest singles, J.Mix's revitalized inspiration to facilitate uncomfortable dialogue. *Embarrassing stories begin arou…

On this highly-anticipated mental health episode, J.Mix gives a run-down on how being prescribed to Zoloft has affected her life before, during, and after weening off the medication. She also announces details about her marketing job with No Dream Deferred. For more information about No Dream Deferred, visit their website. Make a tax-deductible don…

In solidarity with museum workers and dismantle organizations around the world, J.Mix (Dismantle National WWII Museum) has an enlightening discussion with Jen + Fari (Dismantle New Orleans Museum of Art) about their paralleled experiences and revelations as black femme museum workers for predominately white institutions. Some topics discussed: Cont…