The Ari & Syd Show

We’re Ari and Syd, and welcome to Forever Friends & Sh*t We Care About! Once a week we get together to catch up and talk about what’s happening in the world and what’s on our minds. This show is a celebration of our friendship and also our special way of staying connected while living thousands of miles apart. You can catch our recorded shows on Facebook and YouTube; and every now and then we’ll pop up with a live show, too!

Why is consistency so hard?! 08/24/2022

Why is consistency so hard?! We took a week off, and that’s okay. But are we petty for talking about consistency this week? LOL! Here’s another bestie talk with Ari and Syd, and we’re talking about the ways and woes of staying consistent, because why is this shit so hard?! Tap in and let us know in the comments what you’re hoping to stay consistent with this month! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/24153804

S3E4: Maintaining Your Identity 08/10/2022

S3E4: Maintaining Your Identity Who are you, really? And how do you maintain that person while navigating your many roles and relationships. This week, we check in to share about our personal rituals and the many ways we honor all of our identities. What are ways you’ve learned to maintain your sense of self in relationships? (Romantic, platonic and professional). Drop a line below! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/24011976

S3E3: Friendship Breakups 08/03/2022

S3E3: Friendship Breakups All relationships ebb and flow. On this episode of The Ari & Syd Show, we share our experiences with friendship breakups and how they affect us. Are friend breakups just as hard as romantic breakups? Hang out with us this week and hear what we think. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/23943741

S3E2: Showing Up For Yourself 07/27/2022

S3E2: Showing Up For Yourself Being vulnerable, honest and consistent - all with yourself. Prioritizing yourself can be tough, especially with life throwing bows left and right. On this episode of the Ari & Syd Show we’re talking about the art of showing up so we can be our best selves as we venture through through our dirty thirties. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/23872626

S3E1 This Is... 30 07/20/2022

S3E1 This Is... 30 We're backkkkk! It's been a long year and we're so excited to get back to it. In this espisode we give y'all life updates (the spark notes version, we promise) and talk about how 30 has been treating us! We also share what we'd name our 30th chapter and the advice we'd give to our younger selves. Tap in, season 3 is hereeee! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/23770853

Ep. 16: Issa Season Two Recap 07/21/2021

Ep. 16: Issa Season Two Recap Family! This season has been a ball! We’ve had incredible guests, inspiring movements to highlight and we both agree that we’ve shared a bit of vulnerability in this season - which is lowkey new territory for us. We’re looking forward to going behind the scenes and preparing for season 3, but also using this time as a reset. We highlight July as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month so y’all know we are going to be doing our best to raise awareness, check in with our folks and ourselves! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/19888772

Ep. 15 Sighhh... Adulting! 06/28/2021

Ep. 15 Sighhh... Adulting! Back again with another great episode and another great guest! This week we had the pleasure to be joined by our friend and podcast fam @simplyasianoelle, Entrepreneur and creator/co-host of the one and only @donewithadultingpod. And if you haven’t guessed it yet, this week we are talking about the trials and tribulations of whatever this “adulthood” thing really is. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/19635788

Ep. 14 Menstrual Health, Period! 06/02/2021

Ep. 14 Menstrual Health, Period! May is a wrap! We wrapped up the month of May talking about Periods! It can really be rough out here for us folks who menstruate. We spend our time this week talking about our personal experiences, our thoughts about shitty stigmas, and we share a few ways you can get involved and become a menstrual equity advocate! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to access the resources we discuss this week, and other week’s too! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/19333100

Ep. 13 Catching Up on Covid, Life and More 05/18/2021

Ep. 13 Catching Up on Covid, Life and More Welcome back, family! We took a week off to honor Mother’s Day weekend. And when we got back to the office, we wanted to do some catching up (and maybe there’s a tad bit of ranting about virtual life just for razzle dazzle). Our chat this week includes us discussing recent feelings about Covid and “post-Covid” life, sharing personal updates and as always we leave y’all with a good quote or two! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/19144361

Ep. 12 Learning About Astrology (Part I) 05/04/2021

Ep. 12 Learning About Astrology (Part I) Y’all are in for a treat! To round out our April theme of wellness and spirituality (we know it’s May already, mind your business), we got to sit down with Justina Trim and learn more about astrology and how it can be used as a healing modality. We shared a bit about our Big 3 signs (Sun, Moon and Rising) and Justina broke down just how the planets truly ground us! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/18965438

Ep. 11 Chakra Healing and Reiki 04/26/2021

Ep. 11 Chakra Healing and Reiki It’s another guest episode and April is all about Wellness & Spirituality! This week we sat down with Dani Wilson of @kaiscreations to learn more about our chakras, energy healing and reiki healing! Dani taught us about the most known chakras and the importance of getting a “tune up” every once and a while for self care. Tune in to hear the gems that were dropped, along with the resources shared if you’re interested in pursuing reiki work or interested in booking a session for yourself. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/18872111

Ep. 10 Mindfulness + Yoga Practice 04/20/2021

Ep. 10 Mindfulness + Yoga Practice This week we sat down to continue our conversations around wellness! Ari shares about her journey to yoga certification and how she uses that (amongst other things), to practice mindfulness. Syd shared about family walks, getting back to her guitar and we both talked about mindful eating &how great of an experience that really is! Be sure to check out our Instagram to find information about The ASU Center for Mindfulness and The Complete Compassion Project! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/18796505

Ep. 9 Grounding Yourself 04/13/2021

Ep. 9 Grounding Yourself Surprise, we took a week off but we’re back! Welcome, welcome April and welcome second quarter! This month’s theme is focusing on some wellness topics that we give af about! We got the ball rolling this week with a conversation about staying grounded. What are grounding techniques? We share what being grounded really means and how we plan to actively live in that space in quarter 2 and beyond. We’re bringing attention to National Stress Awareness Month & Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17). /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/18703460

Ep. 8 Sista, Sista 03/29/2021

Ep. 8 Sista, Sista It’s our first guest episode! This week we got to talk all about sisterhood with our two guests Monique Espinoza and Tiara Shelton. Monique is a mother, poet, healing guide & teaching artist. Her work focuses on mental health, self healing, and sexuality. Tiara is a youth developer, women advancer, and community curator takes pride in working for her organization Raise Your Worth. The ladies joined us to talk about what sisterhood means to them, how they navigate through growth with friendship and more. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/18516230

Ep. 7 A Walk Down Memory Lane 03/24/2021

Ep. 7 A Walk Down Memory Lane Okay, so Facebook is never going to let us forget that we truly loved Spring Break. All week we’ve been sharing memories back and forth of trips we’ve taken in the past and it really sent us down a nice little walk down memory lane. This week, on The Ari & Syd Show, we sat and talked about the fun trips we’ve taken while in college and our favorite reasons we like to travel together. The girls trip we plan when it’s less stressful to travel again will be EPIC! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/18445541

Ep 6. Let’s Talk Love Languages 03/17/2021

Ep 6. Let’s Talk Love Languages Physical Touch or Acts of Service, what’s at the top of your list? Have you ever heard of Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages? This week, we talk about which love languages are at the top of our list and what we appreciate most. And we’re going to be honest..we’ve never read the book! Have you? If you haven’t taken the quiz, that’s your homework for the week! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/18360605

Ep 5. Navigating Adult Relationships With Your Parents 03/09/2021

Ep 5. Navigating Adult Relationships With Your Parents Would you consider yourself close to your parents? Solid bonded? Continuing with our March theme of exploring relationships - this week’s episode of Forever Friends & The Sh*t We Care About, we share what it feels like to be invited to the Adult table with our parents. We talk about boundaries as adults and how relationships with our parents shift as we get older, and we also share how our parents have influenced our ideas of parental relationships. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/18254072

S.2 Ep. 4: What have relationships taught you about yourself? 03/03/2021

S.2 Ep. 4: What have relationships taught you about yourself? Happy March & Women’s History Month! This month on Forever Friends & The Sh*t We Care About we are talking all things relationships! And this week we discuss what we’ve learned about ourselves from our relationships - platonic and romantic - old and new. We share some moments of introspection and what we’ve found to be truly important in the relationships we share with other human beings. What have you learned from the folks you keep in your circle? Remember to subscribe, rate and leave a review! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/18171005

S2E3 Growing Up Black In Arizona 02/23/2021

S2E3 Growing Up Black In Arizona Happy Black History Month! Yeah, we’re saying it again! This week on Forever Friends & The Sh*t We Care About we talk about our experiences of growing up as Black girls in Arizona. Did y’all know that Arizona’s population is only 5% Black?! Yeeaahhh. We talk about how little (or big) of an impact that had on our education, childhood and world outlook. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/18051002

S2E2 The Power of Black Women 02/16/2021

S2E2 The Power of Black Women Continuing with our February Theme: Black Women Appreciation Month, this week we sit down and talk about just how badass Black women really are. We talk about Black women's strength, discuss where we think our true power lies and share some of our favorite memories and favorite experiences of being Black women! Of course, we always drop some gems about ways y’all can support the Black women in your lives and your community so if you haven’t already, go ahead, hit play and vibe out with us! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/17961884

S2E1 What is Feminism? 02/08/2021

S2E1 What is Feminism? Weee’reee Baaacckkk! We’re back with Season Two and we are energized! Took a little self-care break but we are so excited to be back to bringing y’all our random friendship rants and some shit we care about. This week’s episode we talk about what we know (and don’t know) about feminism and womanism. We share our thoughts in regards to our lens of being Black girls from the West and share some great resources for learning more about the topic - which we both are definitely planning to do. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/17869973

Season 2 Teaser 02/04/2021

Season 2 Teaser Season 2 what's up?! We're back and ready to talk about some more dope shit. And this season we're excited to bring you guests, more stories, and more shit that we care about. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/17813615

Ep. 11 How Do You Set #Goals? 12/21/2020

Ep. 11 How Do You Set #Goals? It’s a SEASON FINALE! The final episode of 2020 and this week we of course are talking about setting goals and whether we really need a resolution (word to Aaliyah)! Arianna and I talk about how we prepare for reaching our goals and organizing our lives for the new year. And speaking of planning, check out @ Goldmine & Coco and @PlanetCatie, two #BlackGirlPlanners who provide cute planner accessories and essentials. Check them out on Instagram and Etsy! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/17284253

Ep. 10 Jane of All Trades or Master of One? 12/14/2020

Ep. 10 Jane of All Trades or Master of One? Double digit episodes whoop, whoop! Welcome to Episode 10 and thanks for tuning in. This week we talked about what it means to be a person of many talents or someone who strives to perfect one gift or art. There really is so much beauty in both and in this episode we got to share our thoughts about where we think we land and share what talents and trades we have progressed in. Let us know which you are #JaneOfAllTrades or a #MasterOfOne? /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/17191337

Ep. 9 Grief and Seasonal Depression 12/07/2020

Ep. 9 Grief and Seasonal Depression Happy December and Merry Christmas (because Christmas is definitely all month long)! In this week’s episode Ari and I talk about grief around the holidays and seasonal depression (also known as seasonal affective disorder). Although neither one of us have been diagnosed, we talk about our experiences with the changes of seasons or the approach of the holidays. We also share some of our plans about combating any negative feelings or grief that may come our way this winter. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/17095826

Ep. 8 A Moment of Truths 11/30/2020

Ep. 8 A Moment of Truths We hope y’all enjoyed your Turkey Day (safely and from a distance)! Ari and Syd are back with another episode of The Sh*t We Care About and this week we are being a bit vulnerable. In the spirit of gratitude and self reflection, Ari and Syd share a few truths about themselves and their lives. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/17002538

Ep. 7: Practicing Gratitude 11/23/2020

Ep. 7: Practicing Gratitude Be honest, how often do you show gratitude for the things that you have? This week on the Ari and Syd Show we talk about how easy it can be to forget all the small things that are happening around us. We share the ways that we’ve been actively (or not so actively) been practicing in our everyday life. Stay tuned for an opportunity to practice gratitude with us during the holiday season! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Ari and Syd Show to learn more about our upcoming project! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/16914935

EP. 6: What Is Family? 11/16/2020

EP. 6: What Is Family? Who do you consider family? Is blood really thicker than water? This week, Ari and Syd share our thoughts about what makes folks family and laugh about our favorite family memories. Did you know November is also National Adoption Month? Ari shares insights from her time spent working in Adoption, Foster and Kinship Care and also ideas of how to support families through their process! /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/16821104

Ep. 5 If Life Was A Book, What Would The Title Be? 11/02/2020

Ep. 5 If Life Was A Book, What Would The Title Be? This week, let’s talk about the story of our lives. We give titles to our current chapters and speak about a few favorite reads and authors. We’re also bringing awareness to National Family Literacy Month which is every November - just in time as it gets cozy! What would be the title of your story in the season? Is it an autobiography or a different genre! Share with us below about your title, a favorite book or an author that really speaks to your s /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/16642328

The Ari & Syd Show Trailer 10/30/2020

The Ari & Syd Show Trailer Welcome to The Ari & Syd Show! We're Forever Friends & this is the sh*t we care about! So excited to be sharing our sisterhood and thoughts with you all. Whether you're watching or listening, we appreciate you for joining us! And while you're here, let us know, what's some sh*t you care about? Connect with us on social media and let us know. Send us an email at Don't forget to click the subscribe button to be reminded of new episodes dropping on Mondays. /episode/index/show/theariandsydshow/id/16609319

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