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Don't Be Pressed

By: Devin Burks & Morgan Martin
  • Summary

  • This is the podcast we wish we had when we were younger! Being a young black girl, there’s a lot to be pressed about, but sis...don’t sweat it cause we got you. Tune in every Friday with best friends Devin Burks and Morgan Martin, and let’s get that kitchen together. To send us your questions, stories or anything you’re pressed about, email us at DontBePressed@gmail.com. And be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @DontBePressedPod.
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Episodes
  • How Dyslexia did NOT destroy Jennifer Aniston's career
    Feb 17 2023

    Dyslexia is one of those things that is kinda talked about...but often joked about...and even more often ignored. Imagine if celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Whoopi Goldberg took their diagnosis negatively and never became two great icons of their time, our time, all time. In today's episode Devin dives deep into the dyslexic brain, breaks down early signs and symptoms to look out for and shares some BOMB resources you have to check out to learn more and get help!

    Mayo Clinic Article

    SEN Support Resources for Pupils/Students with Dyslexia

    Check out our Etsy Shop

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    Resources: 

    https://www.ldrfa.org/whoopi-goldberg-speaks-up-about-dyslexia-at-annual-adam-katz-memorial-conversation/

    https://www.ldrfa.org/jennifer-aniston-her-battle-with-dyslexia/

    https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/54872/how-dyslexia-is-a-different-brain-not-a-disease 

    https://search3.openobjects.com/mediamanager/torbay/enterprise/files/understandingbrainhemispheres_info.pdf 

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    12 mins
  • 16. Gas Prices, Gun Control & Plus Size Fashion
    Jun 17 2022

    On the season finale of the Don’t Be Pressed Podcast, the ladies discuss what the Diamond Club is pressed about. Beginning with the post pandemic recession and how expensive gas prices have become nationwide. Devin and Morgan then dive into a spirited conversation about gun violence and what gun control should look like as we experience the aftershocks of the Uvdale school shooting. Tune in to hear these and other pressing topics from Brittany Spears to summer fashion advice for all sizes you won’t want to miss it!

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    Don’t Be Pressed: Where we cover PRESSING topics from the point of view of 2 Black girls 

    Learn more about us on our website: www.dontbepressedpodcast.com 

    Listen on the go! Podcast on: iTunes Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Pandora, iHeart Radio & Tune In 

    FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @dontbepressedpod 
    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dontbepressedpod 
    TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dontbepressedpod 
    TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/dontbepressed 

    To tell us what you’re pressed about for the podcast: dontbepressed@gmail.com 

    For collaborations, guest opportunities and other business inquiries, email us at: media.dontbepressed@gmail.com 

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    37 mins
  • 15. How to REDUCE SCREEN TIME
    Jun 10 2022

    We know…we ask y’all to follow us and our content on various social media channels. BUT we want you to remember how important it is to..put the phone down too! This week’s episode is all about lowering our screen time and prioritizing our mental health. We discuss how social media has negatively affected our self esteem and how we can cut back on screen time to keep us sane. We all know when that weekly screen time percentage comes up it can be daunting to see what damage we’ve done throughout the week. Devin & Morgan dive into practical ways to cut down on screen time, control what you’re consuming on Instagram and Tik Tok AND keep that mental health at its strongest. 

    SUBSCRIBE! 

    Don’t Be Pressed: Where we cover PRESSING topics from the point of view of 2 Black girls 

    Learn more about us on our website: www.dontbepressedpodcast.com 

    Listen on the go! Podcast on: iTunes Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Pandora, iHeart Radio & Tune In 

    FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @dontbepressedpod 
    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dontbepressedpod 
    TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dontbepressedpod 
    TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/dontbepressed 

    To tell us what you’re pressed about for the podcast: dontbepressed@gmail.com 

    For collaborations, guest opportunities and other business inquiries, email us at: media.dontbepressed@gmail.com 

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    23 mins

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