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EP 39: Cakes, Confessions, and Coldplay Chaos

Release Date: 07/22/2025

So What Now? with Carla and Dex

We’re back for another week of So What Now? and this episode? Yeah… it goes there.Carla kicks things off with a life update, sharing Plasm’s progress in school, while Dex is on the complete opposite vibe—outside, having a time, and leaning into joy. From there, things take a turn as Carla recounts her experience at a sex club (yes, we had questions), and somehow it opens the door to a bigger conversation: women, pleasure, and owning what feels goodwithout guilt. In honor of Women’s Month, we’re talking role play, toys, and the importance of actually knowing what you like. But...

Ep 66: Dating Intentions & Messy Reality Checks

So What Now? with Carla and Dex

We’re back just like we said we would and honestly? We have some thoughts. This week, we’re unpacking a wild (but very real) stat about marriage and how women somehow end up doing more work at home. Like… how did we get here? From there, Dex opens up about her dating life and what it looks like to date with intention think pizza nights, bubble baths, and the question we’re all asking: is this real love or just a vibe? Carla taps in with a full recap of Love Is Blind Season 10 (because of course we had to), and let’s just say… opinions were formed. Then we get into the ANTM...

EP 65: Disney Adventures and Finally got my Lipo!

So What Now? with Carla and Dex

This week we’re catching up… like really catching up. From Disney adventures and parenting wins to healing after cosmetic procedures and navigating dating in 2026, this episode is a mix of honesty, laughs, and a little bit of reflection about where we are in life right now.We talk about the emotional side of cosmetic procedures that people don’t always mention, why dating as successful Black women can feel complicated, and what it looks like to want love that feels like peace—not struggle. Plus, we highlight an incredible woman using tech to help families navigate the special education...

EP 64: Glow-Up Guilt, Unsupportive Partners, and Soft Exits

So What Now? with Carla and Dex

Back for another week of So What Now, and friends… we’re in our advice bag. Carla and Dex sit down to answer listener letters that hit close to home—from glow-up guilt and feeling unsupported in your relationship, to the exhaustion of always being the “strong friend,” to that quiet but heavy realization of a soft exit when your spirit checks out before your body does. As always, we don’t just answer the questions—we bring our own experiences, honesty, and a few side tangents along the way (because life isn’t linear and neither are we). If you’ve been feeling confused, tired,...

EP 63: White Couch Era, Tax Season Scams & Lawsuits

So What Now? with Carla and Dex

We’re back again with another episode a week has passed and somehow a lot happened. Dex has officially entered her white couch era (growth!), Carla shares a voice note from a friend that sparks conversation, and Dex is now claiming her title as a sports girly… to the point where she believes if she doesn’t watch the game, her team will lose. Logic? Questionable. Commitment? Real. With tax season right around the corner, Carla gives her annual reminder to stay alert and read your paperwork — because the scams are scamming. We also get into Venus Williams’ five-day wedding, the Cam...

EP 62: New Year, Same Us

So What Now? with Carla and Dex

Carla and Dex are officially back for the first episode of the new year and there’s a lot to catch up on. After a brief stretch of audio-only episodes, the duo is back in the studio and back in their groove. From holiday bar crawls and questionable screen time habits to life with Debo the cat, Disney adults, and everything that’s unfolded behind the scenes, this episode feels like a much-needed reset. No heavy agenda, just real-life updates, laughs, and that familiar “okay… so what now?” energy. Hit play, settle in, and welcome back — we missed you. ...

EP 61: Let’s Run It Back: The Best Moments of the Year

So What Now? with Carla and Dex

It’s holiday break, and Carla and Dex are closing out the year by looking back at the moments that mattered most. This week, they’re counting down the biggest highlights of the year—and the So What Now? episodes you, our friends at home, couldn’t stop listening to. From unforgettable conversations to moments that had y’all texting the group chat, this episode is a celebration of what resonated, what sparked discussion, and what made this year of the show special. So sit back, relax, and see if your favorite episode—or moment—made the cut.

EP 60: 2025 Was Wild…

So What Now? with Carla and Dex

The Christmas chaos is officially here , and Carla and Dex are back to process all of it. This week, they’re hitting rewind on 2025—the highs, the flops, the moments that had us hopeful… and the ones that had us questioning everything. Who really had the best year? Who struggled the most? And what did 2025 teach us about money, culture, work, and survival? Then, it’s eyes forward to 2026. With AI continuing to shake up jobs, creativity, and everyday life—and the economy feeling more unpredictable than ever—Carla and Dex talk through what’s shifting, what’s concerning, and how...

EP 59: Why I’m Choosing Experiences Over Perfection

So What Now? with Carla and Dex

In this episode, Carla shares her personal journey of self-discovery and the importance of embracing life's adventures, especially during the holiday season. She reflects on her recent trip to Denver, the significance of making memories with friends, and the lessons learned about living in the moment. Carla also discusses the challenges of motherhood, emphasizing the need for grace and presence over material gifts. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the biblical story of the Prodigal Son, exploring themes of grace, restoration, and the importance of returning to oneself. ...

EP 58: Is Holiday Season Making Us Delusional… or Honest?

So What Now? with Carla and Dex

It’s officially Christmas season, y’all Mariah Carey is defrosted, the Elf on the Shelf is stressing parents out, and Carla + Dex are back on the couch, hootin’ and hollerin’ about everything from holiday nostalgia to the realities of six-figure dating. This week, the girls dive into viral stats about women, money, marriage, and whether peace > partnership in 2025. Carla breaks down the wild Samson & Delilah story during Bible Tea: The Most High Edition complete with betrayal, bad decisions, and holy haircuts gone wrong. They also get into: -The Tinder Swindler’s tacky...

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Whew—y’all, we’re back! After dodging studio bookings like TSA lines, we finally made it back to High Hello Labs, and babyyy... we’ve got a lot to catch up on.

Dex is officially 41 (but giving 25), and Carla shares how TSA Cares and Psalm’s amazing therapy team helped him prep for his big NYC takeover. 💪🏾
We’re talking legacy—but not the money kind—getting older (and finer), and how one Coldplay kiss cam moment exposed way more than expected. 👀
Oh, and yes, we go there: abortion debates, Shannon Sharpe’s hush-hush settlement, and what happens when a CEO gets caught up on camera... with someone who ain’t his wife. Plus, Barack and Michelle tap in with some parenting wisdom (we know they be listening 👋🏾).

In This Episode:

Dexty’s birthday, surprise cake, and getting emotionally wrecked in the Delta lounge 🍰
Psalm’s flying glow-up and why TSA Cares is that girl ✈️
Why posting content could be your ticket to Bali (or at least brunch)
The Coldplay concert scandal that cost a CEO his job 👔
Carla vs. the Internet: abortion takes, Twitter fingers, and curly-haired chaos 🥴
Shannon Sharpe’s “retirement plan” for his OnlyFans accuser 💰
Barack + Michelle’s parenting gems and why boys need more than one male role model

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