The Wellness Wives Pod
Psychology & Relationships
About
Listen as married lesbian couple Ash and Cort use the power of communication to promote wellness to the queer community while centering love. The two believe that healing starts with communication. With topics ranging from childhood trauma, to friendship PTSD and lesbian bed death, nothing is too hard to discuss in the space. Leave your judgement outside and welcome to the conversation.
Episodes
- Episode 108: The Politics of Perception
Episode 108: The Politics of Perception by The Wellness Wives Pod
- Episode: 107 Bring Back Yearning
Love used to be poetic, now it's strategic. Bring back the yearners!
- Episode 106: The Ugly Awakening
The Wellness Wives have officially stumbled into 2026 just like everyone else. One word for 2025: WOW.
- Episode 105: everything is a lot
wale is absolutely right, everything is a lot.
- Episode 104: Heart Eye Emoji
Stop leaving those heart eye emojis under that girl's picture and slide in her DMs if you really want her attention!
- Ep 103: The Bush is Back
This is our last time saying we're back. At least this time we brought the bush with us!
- Episode 100: This is a Pleasure Box!
Hey Kinfolk! Ash and Cort are excited to have you back for another good conversation. In this episode, the two give their take Nikki Giovanni's partner being the topic of discussion after her passing. They also weigh in the Remy ma versus…
- Episode 96: Marriage and A Spiritual Connection
Catch the full episode on patreon.com/TheWellnessWives Shout out to our new kinfolk! Ash and Cort discuss the difference between a marriage and a spiritual connection. This conversation was inspired by Iyanla Vanzant's guest appearance on…
- Episode 94: Aging With Ease
DOWNLOAD, LIKE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Ash and Cort discuss how they are easing into their big ages. They also weigh in on the Club Shay interview with Amanda Seales during the "This is what I heard segment". The gems dropped this episode are…
- Episode 93: The Pursuit Of Love
DOWNLOAD, LIKE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Ash and Cort discuss the dating stage of their relationship. Single fems chime in on what it's like dating older masc/ younger masc for the "This what I heard..." segment. The diet is full of fiber and g…
- Episode 92: The Art Of Pleasure
LIKE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Ash and Cort discuss how giving and receiving pleasure is an art form. Knowing pleasure is a deep journey that starts within. The girls have been outside so we are catching our listeners up on escapades…
- Episode 91: Delulu For Love
LIKE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Ash and Cort discuss what it feels like to be delusional for love. After listening to the 50 part series "Who TF Did I Marry?, the two swap stories about being young, dumb and well you know the rest! Fi…
- Episode 90: Love And Survival
LIKE, SHARE, DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIBE! Ash and Cort discuss what it's like to be in relationship with each other after being raised with different parenting styles. They believe that their differences has made their relationship last because…
- Episode 89: The Re Re.....
LIKE, SHARE, DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIBE! 2024 is the year of the pivot! This is the first episode of the Wellness Wives with Ash and Cort. Find out what's been in our diet to start the year and why we've chosen a new direction for our podcast.…
- Episode 88: Sometimes You Need A Break
LIKE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Ash and Cort are back with another episode "Sometimes You Need A Break." Listen as they share what's in their diet. Lately the pair have been intentionally dating. This past week they sung their hearts…
- Episode 87: Making Friends in Your 30s
LIKE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Ash and Cort are back with another episode "Making Friends in Your 30s." Listen as they share what's in their diet. Ash has successfully made Cort a barb. Pink Friday is just too good to deny. Little Ri…
- Episode 86: Shadow Work
LIKE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Ash and Cort are back with another hard hitting episode "Shadow Work." Listen as they share what's in their diet. Lots of good music has dropped this past week and Rap Shit was on their things to watch…
- Episode 85: Having Hard Conversations
LIKE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Ash and Cort are back with another hard hitting episode "Having Hard Conversations" Listen as they share what's in their diet. Lately they've been binging feel good documentaries and comedy specials. "T…
- Episode 84: The Myth Of Unconditional Love
LIKE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Ash and Cort are back with another hard hitting episode debunking the Myth of Unconditional Love. Listen as they share what's in their diet, filled with salad jars, smoothies bowls and building communit…
- Episode 83: Don't Quit Your Day Job
Episode 83: Don't Quit Your Day Job! Ash and Cort share their journey as full time creative entrepreneurs and struggles they faced to get there. Prompted by Lizzo's current lawsuit, the two decided to be fully transparent about what happen…
- Episode 82: Relationship Insecurities
Episode 82 of HoodxHolistic Podcast with Ash and Cort. What's in our diet? We've been watching the show Hoochie Daddies on Tubi! It's an absolute kiki. We're also getting accustomed to the new apps that have just rolled out, Spill and Thre…
- Episode 81: Chemistry x Compatibility
HoodxHolistic Podcast with Ash and Cort Episode 81: Chemistry x Compatibility These are two underrated gems of a relationship. Where do these things rank for you for a partner? Do they even matter? "This What I Heard" We analyze the latest…
- Episode 80: Love Addiction
In this episode Ash and Cort get into what it means to have love addiction. Everyone is in search of love of some kind. We don't realize how our quest for love can be just as addictive as alcoholism and dr*g abuse. Are you recovering from…
- Episode 79: Your Triggers, Your Problems
In this episode Ash and Cort get into what it means to recognize and acknowledge how your triggers are your responsibility. Being in love and being in community with others, it becomes very important to express how you feel and communicate…
- Episode 78: Honoring Your Feelings
In this episode Ash and Cort get into being honest about how you feel. Learning to identify your emotions can help you express yourself better. Always start with being honest with yourself. “Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yours…
- Ep. 77 What A Time To Be Aligned
In this episode Ash and Cort discuss the journey of being in alignment and what it felt like to embrace the newness. “When you are in alignment with the desires of your heart, things have a way of working out". -Iyanla Vanzant Be sure to f…
- Episode 76: Friendship PTSD
Fallouts with friends can be just as painful and traumatic as breakups with lovers. In this episode we share what it means to lose friends but also gain a sense of what friendship should look like. Forgiveness is always healing but what ha…
- Episode 75: Updating Your Program
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- Episode 74: You Got Desires
"To be content doesn't mean you don't desire more, it means you are thankful for what you have and patient for what's to come" IG: @hoodxholistic Co-host IG: @wordtomyafro & @theceefooddiet For sponsorship opportunities email: hoodxholisti…
- Episode 73: The Subtle Art of Letting Go
In this episode we get into how simply letting go of what no longer serves you brings you closer to what you need and want in life. Our "Hood Heroes" are Dr. Ike (IG @drikeandthetribe) and Joy (IG @artworthygallery) Come spin the gayborhoo…
- Episode 72: I Deserve
In this episode we get into solar plexus healing and why knowing that "I Deserve" is so important to our mental health. We introduce a few new segments with the "Hood Heroes", which is a few of our fav ig accounts and "What's yo' diet", wh…
- Episode 71: Sacral Healing and Lesbian Bed Death
In this episode we dive into the topic of "lesbian bed death". We had no idea how, who or why it even exist but after researching the topic we understood how it could come about. We also provide tips on Sacral chakra healing in hopes to he…
- Episode 70: Back to the Root
We deep dive into survival mode, imposter syndrome and how relationships tend to expose the ways you may have a blocked, under active or under active root chakra. Remember to use "I AM" when creating mantras around root chakra healing.
- Episode 69 : Sex Magick
We've found that one of the secrets to how we've lasted so long is we are intentional with sex. It's deeper than an orgasm (or 2 or 3), it's magick!
- Episode 68: Cultivate Your Happy
Times are uncertain but our energy does not have to be. As we are navigating through, we have to remember all the ways we have maintained good mental health and reconnect. That may require us to unplug. Whether it's your diet or the energy…
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Official song of the HoodxHolistic Podcast
- Episode 67: Debunking Relationship Myths
Relationships look so different for everyone. When it comes to lesbian relationships the things we see and read about us are endless so it's better to tell you guys how and why THIS relationship works for us!
- Selfish Talk Podcast W Ash & Cort Part 2
We sat down with @OlanikeeOsi of @SelfishBabes to talk about our tansition to Cali, some past things weve been through and how Hood x Holistic got started. Download the free SELFISHBABE App to check it out or listen to @SelfishTalkPodcast…
- Selfish Talk Podcast w Ash & Cort Part 1
We sat down with @OlanikeeOsi of @SelfishBabes to talk about our tansition to Cali, some past things weve been through and how Hood x Holistic got started. Download the free SELFISHBABE App to check it out or listen to @SelfishTalkPodcast…
- Episode 66: Putting Yourself In Position To Win W/ Deidre Mathis
In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Deidre Mathis, (@deidreworldwide) owner of Wanderstay Houston. Deidre owns the first black owned hostel in the US and she drops so many gems on how to put yourself in position to win. He…
- Episode 65: Black Trans Lives Matters w/ Jessica Zyrie
In this episode we have the pleasure of sharing space with Jessica Zyrie (IG:thejessicazyrie). She shares with us her journey through the fashion industry, her experiences as a black trans woman and also what it’s like to use her voice and…
- EPISODE 63: Do Your Part
We all have a role to play in dismantling these systems and they all coexist. No one person is bigger than the collective. There is no wrong way to go about it. As lesbian women, we do not identity as black first. Every one of our identiti…
- Episode 62: Don't Settle For Love
Would you believe that love is not the thing that keeps us together? It's one of the many. Relationships on every level require more! Don't settle for love. This episode of HoodxHolistic is sponsored by thebiqueer(IG:@thebiqueer/@blkqueers…
- Episode 61: A Couple's Conversation, Motherhood and Marriage w/ 2momculture
In this episode we had the pleasure to chat with 2momculture(Red and Ashley) from Youtube and Instagram. We discussed what motherhood, marriage and unconditional love looks like even through mental health issues. Thank you all for tapping…
- Episode 60: Can Love Survive Covid?
Covid-19 is exposing so much! From the celebs being totally disconnected to the America's mishandling of our livelihoods, nothing is off limits. This left us wondering, can love survive covid? We got the chance to interview someone who is…
- Episode 59: Shakedown Breakdown ft. Director Leilah Weinraub
In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Leilah Weinraub, the director of Pornhub’s first non-adult film “Shakedown”. She opens up about her inspiration for the film and the vision behind the collaboration with Pornhub. Of cour…
- Episode 58: ILY But You're Toxic......
In this episode we explore the different ways we’ve been toxic in love, in relationships and also to ourselves. We reflect on our one year journey of moving to LA: the ups, downs and regrets, if any and also touch on signs that you may be…
- Episode 57: Love & Long Distance
In this episode we dive into the nature of our long distance relationship. We talk about the advantages that we found in experiences a long distance relationship our first year and also the setbacks that occurred during it. We break down o…
- Episode 56: Love and Longevity 101
In this episode we drop the secrets to our relationship... emphasis on OUR. People ask us all the time "what keeps us together" so we decided to open up about the specifics. As always thanks for tapping in to HoodxHolistic Podcast.
- Episode 55: Love PTSD
Have you ever experienced Love PTSD? It's basically when someone from your past has did or shown you something that makes it hard to move on. It may be ruining your relationships or is hindering you from getting into new ones and you have…