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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This week on Black and Muted, Cee, Dillz, and Shanice get real in ‘Survival Mode Isn’t Living.’ They unpack the cost of always being in hustle or defence mode and ask what it really means to thrive, not just get by. It’s honest, raw, and full of those truths we don’t always say out loud.” Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This week on Black and Muted, Cee, Dillz, and Shanice get real in ‘Survival Mode Isn’t Living.’ They unpack the cost of always being in hustle or defence mode and ask what it really means to thrive, not just get by. It’s honest, raw, and full of those truths we don’t always say out loud.”</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Cee, Dills, and Shanice unpack “The Hypocrite on the Block”— when the message hits too late. They dig into that too-familiar switch where silence turns to outrage only when it’s personal, and ask the hard question: why does empathy wait for proximity?   Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>On this episode, Cee, Dills, and Shanice unpack “The Hypocrite on the Block”— when the message hits too late. They dig into that too-familiar switch where silence turns to outrage only when it’s personal, and ask the hard question: why does empathy wait for proximity?</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>On this episode, Cee, Dills, and Shanice unpack “The Hypocrite on the Block”— when the message hits too late. They dig into that too-familiar switch where silence turns to outrage only when it’s personal, and ask the hard question: why does empathy wait for proximity?</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black And Muted, Cee, Dillz, and Shanice unpack the idea of success, who defined it for us, and whether that definition still fits. From society's pressures to personal milestones, they share honest reflections on what success means to them now.Sometimes messy, often evolving, always personal. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this episode of Black And Muted, Cee, Dillz, and Shanice unpack the idea of success, who defined it for us, and whether that definition still fits. From society&apos;s pressures to personal milestones, they share honest reflections on what success means to them now.Sometimes messy, often evolving, always personal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black and Muted, Cee, Dills and Shanice take on single parenthood. The silent burdens, the strength nobody claps for, and the stereotypes that still sting. They unpack the realities behind the labels, the pressures no one prepares you for, and the resilience it takes to keep showing up. Honest, layered, unmuted. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Can men and women really be "just friends," or is there always the potential for something more? In Episode 2 of Black &amp; Muted, hosts Cee, Dillz, and Shanice dive into one of the most debated topics in modern relationships: friendships with the opposite sex. From trust and boundaries to jealousy, respect, emotional connections, and social media, nothing is off limits. Is it healthy to maintain close friendships with someone of the opposite sex while in a relationship? Sho...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Can men and women really be &quot;just friends,&quot; or is there always the potential for something more?</p><p>In Episode 2 of <b>Black &amp; Muted</b>, hosts <b>Cee, Dillz, and Shanice</b> dive into one of the most debated topics in modern relationships: friendships with the opposite sex. From trust and boundaries to jealousy, respect, emotional connections, and social media, nothing is off limits.</p><p>Is it healthy to maintain close friendships with someone of the opposite sex while in a relationship? Should your partner have a say in who you&apos;re friends with? When does a friendship cross the line—and are those lines different for men and women?</p><p>Expect honest opinions, challenging perspectives, relatable stories, and the kind of unfiltered conversation that gets people talking long after the episode ends.</p><p>At <b>Black &amp; Muted</b>, we&apos;re here to unmute the conversations that matter.</p><p>💬 <b>Join the conversation in the comments:</b></p><ul><li>Can men and women truly be just friends?</li><li>Would you be comfortable with your partner having a best friend of the opposite sex?</li><li>Where do you think healthy boundaries should be?</li></ul><p>🎙️ <b>Hosted by:</b> Cee, Dillz &amp; Shanice</p><p><b>Say it. Think it. Discuss it.</b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Can men and women really be &quot;just friends,&quot; or is there always the potential for something more?</p><p>In Episode 2 of <b>Black &amp; Muted</b>, hosts <b>Cee, Dillz, and Shanice</b> dive into one of the most debated topics in modern relationships: friendships with the opposite sex. From trust and boundaries to jealousy, respect, emotional connections, and social media, nothing is off limits.</p><p>Is it healthy to maintain close friendships with someone of the opposite sex while in a relationship? Should your partner have a say in who you&apos;re friends with? When does a friendship cross the line—and are those lines different for men and women?</p><p>Expect honest opinions, challenging perspectives, relatable stories, and the kind of unfiltered conversation that gets people talking long after the episode ends.</p><p>At <b>Black &amp; Muted</b>, we&apos;re here to unmute the conversations that matter.</p><p>💬 <b>Join the conversation in the comments:</b></p><ul><li>Can men and women truly be just friends?</li><li>Would you be comfortable with your partner having a best friend of the opposite sex?</li><li>Where do you think healthy boundaries should be?</li></ul><p>🎙️ <b>Hosted by:</b> Cee, Dillz &amp; Shanice</p><p><b>Say it. Think it. Discuss it.</b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Cee, Dillz, and Shanice explore the vulnerability of men showing emotion—and the judgments that often come with it. Together, they challenge stereotypes, share personal stories, and ask: Why is emotional honesty still seen as a weakness for men? Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Cee, Dillz, and Shanice explore the vulnerability of men showing emotion—and the judgments that often come with it. Together, they challenge stereotypes, share personal stories, and ask: Why is emotional honesty still seen as a weakness for men?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2623836/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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