As we look ahead to a new year, Cocoa gets real about the habits, behaviors, mindsets, and energies that will not be boarding the flight into 2026. From things we’ve outgrown to patterns that no longer serve our peace, this episode is about boundaries, clarity, and choosing better for ourselves and the culture.

With humor, honesty, and a little side-eye, Cocoa breaks down what it means to review your life, turn off auto-renew, and deny clearance to anything that drains your joy or dignity. Consider this episode your official reminder: everything doesn’t deserve to come with you.

In this episode of Cocoa and the Culture, Cocoa dives into a conversation sparked by social media, pop culture, and real life: what happened to shame? From oversharing bad behavior to viral moments that should’ve stayed offline, we talk about how the absence of accountability is showing up in the culture — and why people are starting to feel it.

With humor, honesty, and care, Cocoa explores the difference between shame, accountability, and growth, asking an important question: Did we lose something valuable when we decided nothing should embarrass us anymore? This episode is funny, reflective, and guaranteed to spark conversation.

In this episode of Cocoa and the Culture, Cocoa dives into the recent wave of TikToks and conversations where people openly admit they miss the food, joy, energy, laughter, and culture of Black people after spending time in predominantly white spaces.

With humor, honesty, and care, Cocoa unpacks what it really means when folks say they “miss the culture.” Is it nostalgia? Is it comfort? Is it a craving for community? Or is it something deeper about how Black joy shows up — and what happens when it’s absent?

This episode explores the beauty of Black culture, the emotional labor often attached to it, and why our presence changes spaces in ways that can’t be replicated. Thoughtful, funny, and affirming, Missing Black Joy is a reminder that our culture isn’t just a vibe — it’s lived, felt, and deeply human.