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  • How Dyslexia did NOT destroy Jennifer Aniston's career
    2023/02/17

    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

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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 分
  • 16. Gas Prices, Gun Control & Plus Size Fashion
    2022/06/17

    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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    37 分
  • 15. How to REDUCE SCREEN TIME
    2022/06/10

    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. 

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    23 分
  • 14. TRAVEL HORROR STORIES + Would you Rather Travel with your Boyfriend/Girlfriend or Your Friends?
    2022/06/03

    TRAVEL HORROR STORIES + Would you Rather Travel with your Boyfriend/Girlfriend or Your Friends?// What up doe y’all! After a two week hiatus, your favorite duo Chuckles and Slim have decided to share the mic once again. Today, Devin and Morgan discuss what it’s like to travel with friends versus a partner. While trips can be a great relationship builder for couples and friends groups it can also be a headache with differing personalities. We’ve all had that one vacation where we wished we would’ve just stayed home, but instead we spent too much money to be miserable. Conversely, we’ve also all had vacations we never wanted to leave with friends we’ll never forget. Listen to todays episode to learn some tricks the ladies have picked up along the way that helps them have a good time whether traveling with friends or a partner. Oh! And y’all know The Diamond Club has those CRAZZZYYY write ins where people anonymously tell their worst traveling stories. You won’t want to miss it!!

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    27 分
  • 13. Patrick Beverly is a TROLL!! + The New NBA
    2022/05/27

    Patrick Beverly is a TROLL!! + The New NBA | S08E13 // Today on Don’t Be Pressed, Morgan and No Stopping Kev Host, Kevin Beaford, discuss Patrick Beverly being a troll on ESPN after Chris Paul is exposed in the NBA Playoffs. But was Patrick Beverly  really being a troll though or was he spittin’ facts? Morgan and Kevin also discuss the direction the NBA media is going toward, as more NBA players turn NBA analysts. Like JJ Reddick, host of old Man and the Three podcast, was he right or wrong saying in saying 1950s NBA players were firemen and plumbers? also how y’all feel about Draymond podcasting during the NBA playoffs? Listen to this week’s episode if you’re a fan of the NBA and high level basketball discussion.

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    41 分
  • 12. Help! I want to buy a house | REAL ESTATE HOUSE HACKS
    2022/05/20

    In today’s episode we take a DIVE into house hacking and all things real estate. What goes into buying a property, where can you get the money from, what’s the best investing strategy and how do you actually buy a house? All these questions and more are answered today with special guest, Devin’s fiancé, Kevin of The NoStoppingKev podcast. He shares his expertise, about to acquire his 3rd property, that you don’t want to miss. Drop your real estate questions below and tune in to his page for more!

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    31 分
  • 11. Do You have To Own Designer Brands To Be Fashionable?
    2022/05/13

    On today’s episode Devin and Morgan discuss how they each came into their respective styles. Are you aware that your fashion identity is a representation of who you are? The ladies offer their opinion on a list of fashion fads that y’all have tried or seen and hated. Apologies if you’re into crocs or bell bottoms because these two are not having the emergence of either of those fashion trends. With that being said, what style risks do you take to express yourself? Tune in to hear how Devin and Morgan’s fashion journey contributed to their identity and continues to help them build confidence. As always, send them an email at dontbepressed@gmail.com or dm on any platform to let them know what you thought of the show.

    Devin's Videos:
    How to find your style:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqP1GbRRUts&list=PLTD0K-SW6gLaA0aoBKXXuA3yehCO8bB7B&index=14

    Build Your Dream Wardrobe:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y5bnOvURiA&list=PLTD0K-SW6gLaA0aoBKXXuA3yehCO8bB7B&index=19


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    39 分
  • 10. I Went on a Date with Teddy Pendergrass, Dating Apps Gone WRONG
    2022/05/06

    On today’s episode Devin and Morgan discuss the question if someone proposes in a relationship and the person being proposed to  says no, is the relationship over? They also make the conversation gender inclusive by asking if you were waiting for your partner to propose, and they did but wanted an EXTENDED engagement period would you stay? Beyond this the ladies address several twitter conversations and a juicy write in that contain dating horror stories. This episode is packed with hilarious back and forth discussions on proper dating decorum, let us know what yall think about these unbelievable stories and feel free to share stories of your own by DMing us on our social media or emailing us at dontbepressedpodcast@gmail.com.

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    44 分