Episodes: 2022

Amy and Grace share the most important lessons they’ve learned this year, from trusting their gut to focusing their energy.

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with standup comedian, writer, and actor Jordan Carlos in a live conversation from this year’s New York Comedy Festival. Jordan joins Amy and Grace in a new segment called The Wellness Shot, where we give advice to our audience and listeners to help solve their real-life issues.

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with comedian, writer, and actor Dulcé Sloan. In a live conversation from this year’s New York Comedy Festival, Dulcé shares her favorite murder mysteries, the joys of crafting and savoring hobbies.

On this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace share songs that score the defining moments of their lives, from Beyonce’s Church Girl to Fiona Apple’s Sleep to Dream to Smokie Norful’s Still Say, Thank You.  

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with actress, podcaster, and beauty maven Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins about how we all can benefit from a ‘hot girl walk’, the act of surrendering, and falling in love with New York City again.

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with comedian, writer, and essayist Samantha Irby about her love of Judge Mathis, processing her emotions post-pandemic, and how she balances being ‘quietly hostile’ and loveable.

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with comedian, writer, and actor London Hughes about the practice of letting your sparkle show, how sex is self-care, and letting things come to you.

Amy and Grace share advice they would give their younger selves to help them better navigate relationships, including not taking romantic relationships so seriously, and setting boundaries within their friendships. 

Amy and Grace connect with comedian, writer, and actor Solomon Georgio about his favorite kind of gossip, the practice of being kind to yourself, and karaoke.

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with comedian Naomi Ekperigin about the joys of a swimming pool, the power behind ‘most’, and procedural Lifetime movies.

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with actor E.R. Fightmaster about living with intention, tales of cryotherapy, and discovering their voice. Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week –  Starbucks recalled some of their drinks due to possible contamination, and a judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit against a cancer survivor’s 'FCANCER' vanity plate. They also share their antidotes: pre-exploring a new neighborhood, and canceling plans. This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “If you’re creating anything at all, it’s really dangerous to care about what people think.” -Kristen Wiig Do you have a favorite antidote, or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111 or tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #ThatsMyAntidote, or leave us a message on our hotline at 833-684-3683. Sponsors:  BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE Brooklinen.com - use promo code ANTIDOTE for $20 off your purchase of $100 or more plus free shipping

On this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace introduce a new segment, ‘Storytime,’ where they tell each other a story about themselves! Grace and Amy share their happiest childhood memories, which include Narnia, teeny weeny afros, and redefining beauty.  Amy and Grace also share their bummer news of the week – rent in Manhattan reaches a new high, and sitting all day can cause health problems, even if you exercise. They also share their antidotes: the two of them went to a beautiful patio restaurant for a de-stress dinner date. This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “Make up a story... For our sake and yours forget your name in the street; tell us what the world has been to you in the dark places and in the light. Don't tell us what to believe, what to fear. Show us belief's wide skirt and the stitch that unravels fear's caul.” ― Toni Morrison Do you have a favorite antidote, or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111 or tag us on Instagram, with the hashtag #ThatsMyAntidote Sponsors:  BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE Brooklinen.com - use promo code ANTIDOTE for $20 off your purchase of $100 or more plus free shipping

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with actor Topher Grace about reliving the 90s, finding balance and the upside of burnout. Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week – the haunted house from horror movie “The Conjuring” sold for $1.5 million, and there’s a new startup that helps layoff workers more “humanely.” They also share their antidotes: a new piece of art from JC3 Art, and a Bose portable speaker. This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “The beauty of art is that it allows you to slow down, and for a moment, things that once seemed unfamiliar become precious to you.” -Kehinde Wiley Do you have a favorite antidote, or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111 or tag us on Instagram, with the hashtag #ThatsMyAntidote Sponsors:  BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE Brooklinen.com - use promo code ANTIDOTE for $20 off your purchase of $100 or more plus free shipping

Amy and Grace connect with author Ijeoma Oluo about the importance of community, the art of make-up, and not shrinking back.

In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with comedian, actress, and publishing maven Phoebe Robinson about expanding your world, gratitude journals, and wow moments. Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week: A Chick-Fil-A store in North Carolina is trying to get people to volunteer for food, and a couple in San Francisco is fighting a parking ticket they got very unexpectedly. They also share their antidotes: making new friends, and spontaneity.  This week’s Creative Tap-In:  “Make visible what, without you, might perhaps never have been seen.” – Robert Bresson Do you have a favorite antidote, or need an antidote suggestion? A question for Grace and Amy, or something you loved that Amy, Grace or one of their guests has said on the podcast? Share a message with The Antidote team: https://mpr.tfaforms.net/111 Sponsors: BetterHelp Online Therapy -  betterhelp.com/ANTIDOTE Brooklinen.com - use promo code ANTIDOTE for $20 off your purchase of $100 or more plus free shipping The Antidote is a listener powered weekly podcast. To support the show, visit antidoteshow.org/donate

Amy and Grace connect with Sasheer Zamata about matching tattoos, estate sales, and tapping into energy. 

Amy and Grace connect with comedian and writer Michelle Buteau about balance, blunt honesty, and the power of no.

Amy and Grace connect with comedian and actress Laci Mosley about amazing first dates, swimming, and ancestry.