The Antidote
The Antidote

The Antidote

Amy Aniobi & Grace Edwards

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The world is a dumpster fire. Work wives, best friends, and TV writers/producers Amy Aniobi and Grace Edwards want to help. In response to the madness in the news, they share the culture that lights them up and activities that bring them joy, plus strategies they use to cope with these wild times. They also invite inspiring special guests to share their own self-care strategies. And since Grace and Amy are comedy writers, they bring a level of casual, edgy fun to it all. During these trying times we all need a show that focuses on joy. This is The Antidote.

Recent Episodes

Giving Grace with Tabitha Brown
FEB 8, 2023
Giving Grace with Tabitha Brown
<p>In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with actor, entrepreneur, and two-time New York Times bestselling author Tabitha Brown about the joy of giving grace to others, how to adopt a vegan lifestyle, and why there’s no such thing as time wasted.</p><p>Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week – a mom gets called a bully for protecting her daughter, and a metaphorical clock sounding an alarm for humanity. They also share their antidotes: closet organizing, and impromptu friend visits.</p><p>This week’s Creative Tap-In: </p><p>“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life.”</p><p>- Sophia Loren</p><p>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: <a href="https://forms.gle/GrtDBkcbHLB5ty7X6">https://forms.gle/GrtDBkcbHLB5ty7X6</a> or tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #ThatsMyAntidote, or leave us a message on our hotline at 833-684-3683.</p><p><strong>OUR SPONSORS:</strong></p><p><strong>Hello Fresh</strong> - <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=ANTIDOTE65&amp;mealsize=4-2&amp;dm=first-box-meals&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=cpm&amp;utm_campaign=podcast65off&amp;utm_content=act_podcast_podcastads&amp;vs_campaign_id=05a41438-39ff-4c73-973b-f2c2773900b2">hellofresh.com/ANTIDOTE65</a></p>
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The Antidote - Live from LA! - with Jay Ellis & Sydnee Washington
FEB 1, 2023
The Antidote - Live from LA! - with Jay Ellis & Sydnee Washington
<p>In this episode of The Antidote LIVE from The Virgil in Los Angeles, Amy and Grace connect with actor, director, and producer Jay Ellis. Jay discusses owning the start of his day and the mental health benefits of walking. Later in the episode, stand-up comedian and actor Sydnee Washington joins Amy and Grace for our wellness shot segment, where we give advice to our audience and listeners to help solve their real-life issues, from dating to bad weaves.</p><p>Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week – M&amp;M’s replaces “polarizing” mascots to make them more inclusive, and how the 2023 Oscars failed to nominate any women directors. They also share their antidotes: a neighborhood find, and reading by the fire. </p><p>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: <a href="https://forms.gle/GrtDBkcbHLB5ty7X6">https://forms.gle/GrtDBkcbHLB5ty7X6</a> or tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #ThatsMyAntidote, or leave us a message on our hotline at 833-684-3683.</p><p><strong>OUR SPONSORS:</strong></p><p><strong>Hello Fresh</strong> - <a href="http://hellofresh.com/antidote21">hellofresh.com/ANTIDOTE21</a></p>
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38 MIN
Storytime with Amy and Grace: Traveling Solo
JAN 25, 2023
Storytime with Amy and Grace: Traveling Solo
<p>On this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace share their first solo trips – a grad school vacation to England, and a language immersion program in the south of France.</p><p>Amy and Grace also share their bummer news of the week – an indie romance author faked her death, and white TikTok influencers “discover” Black hair products. They also share their antidotes: drag queen performances, and a juicy audiobook.</p><p>This week’s Creative Tap-In: </p><p>“Negativity is the enemy of creativity” - David Lynch</p><p>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: <a href="https://forms.gle/GrtDBkcbHLB5ty7X6">https://forms.gle/GrtDBkcbHLB5ty7X6</a> or tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #ThatsMyAntidote, or leave us a message on our hotline at 833-684-3683.</p><p><strong>OUR SPONSORS:</strong></p><p><strong>Hello Fresh</strong> - <a href="http://hellofresh.com/antidote21">hellofresh.com/ANTIDOTE21</a></p>
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39 MIN
Boxing It Out with Bassey Ikpi
JAN 18, 2023
Boxing It Out with Bassey Ikpi
<p>In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace connect with poet, mental health advocate, and New York Times bestselling author Bassey Ikpi about the power of virtual reality fitness, romance novels, and living with bipolar two disorder.</p><p>***If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please call or text the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting 988.***</p><p>Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week – artists missing from <em>Rolling Stone’s</em> 200 greatest singers of all time list, and the pressures within the entertainment industry. They also share their antidotes: cooking and New Year’s rituals.</p><p>This week’s Creative Tap-In: </p><p>“Creativity is more than just being different. Anybody can plan weird; that’s easy. What’s hard is to be as simple as Bach. Making the simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.”</p><p>- Charles Mingus</p><p>RSVP to our live show: <a href="http://antidoteshow.org/events">antidoteshow.org/events</a> </p><p>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: <a href="https://forms.gle/GrtDBkcbHLB5ty7X6">https://forms.gle/GrtDBkcbHLB5ty7X6</a> or tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #ThatsMyAntidote, or leave us a message on our hotline at 833-684-3683.</p><p><strong>OUR SPONSORS:</strong></p><p><strong>Hello Fresh</strong> - <a href="http://hellofresh.com/antidote21">hellofresh.com/ANTIDOTE21</a></p>
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49 MIN
Astrology as Art with Mecca Woods
JAN 11, 2023
Astrology as Art with Mecca Woods
<p>In this episode of The Antidote, Amy and Grace get a natal chart reading from astrologer Mecca Woods and chat about the purpose of astrology and get self-care recommendations according to their signs.</p><p>Amy and Grace share their bummer news of the week – the impact Black Twitter’s demise will have on social justice reform, and a children’s book created entirely using AI. They also share their antidotes: a closet purge and an early morning walk and talk with a friend.</p><p>This week’s Creative Tap-In: </p><p>“You don't start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it's good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it.</p><p>That's why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.”</p><p>- Octavia E. Butler</p><p>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: <a href="https://forms.gle/GrtDBkcbHLB5ty7X6">https://forms.gle/GrtDBkcbHLB5ty7X6</a> or tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #ThatsMyAntidote, or leave us a message on our hotline at 833-684-3683.</p><p><strong>OUR SPONSORS:</strong></p><p><strong>Hello Fresh</strong> - <a href="http://hellofresh.com/antidote21">hellofresh.com/ANTIDOTE21</a></p>
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45 MIN