What&#39;s going on mi gente?! It&#39;s your favorite, feisty, fierce, and somewhat friendly social services and mental health duo, Justine and Natasha. Welcome to French Fries and Feelings - where we bring you humor, real stories, and all the feels from our personal and professional lives. So grab your favorite fries and get ready for the chisme!

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Justine and Natasha chat with Patrick, a successful entrepreneur who shares his journey fostering creative business ventures, juggling multiple career paths, and the power of traveling the world.

Serving, stretching, and starting something new with Patrick

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Justine and Natasha chat with Bas, a Latino social worker, successful podcaster, and author, who shares his journey into social services, growing up in the Bronx, and how he provides social and financial services to the community.

A Bronx man's path to Social Work with Bas - Part I

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Justine and Natasha chat with Natalia, a successful and lively photographer who shares her passion for capturing moments, her journey as a caregiver, and mental health treatment in Hispanic communities.

Take a picture, it'll last longer with Natalia

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Justine and Natasha chat with Kayelani, the CEO of Boss Babes and Brunch, and discuss overcoming setbacks in the journey to success, being your own boss, and how to empower others around you.

Boss babes have feelings too!

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Justine and Natasha sit down with Jazmin, a social worker-in-training and former co-worker who is navigating the end of one chapter in her career and working on turning a new page.

When one door closes, force another one open with Jazmin

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Justine and Natasha chat with Ashley, an RN with a passion for healing underserved communities in more ways than one. Ashley shares some of her experience working in underserved populations, juggling her life as a healthcare provider and mother, and her favorite fries!

Patients and Patience with Ashley

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Justine and Natasha chat with Errica, a preschool teacher, mother, and advocate for empathy and care in social service and education spaces. Hear how Errica began her journey in education, her experience working with undocumented children, and what she has learned about herself from the tiny humans.

Tiny Humans, Big Lessons with Errica

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On the first episode of Season 2, Justine and Natasha share what they&#39;ve been up to this summer, fangirling for our favorite celebrities, and celebrate the grand return of the ultimate french fry - the KFC wedge!

I Know What You Did This Summer

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On the season finale of French Fries and Feelings, Justine and Natasha chat with Noha, an international boss babe and social service provider. Listen in to hear about her experiences growing up abroad, her journey to social services, and the goals she has for her career.

Feelings make the world go round with Noha

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Justine and Natasha chat about their introduction to mental health, Hispanic communities navigating their own mental struggles, and discover the cure to psychosis - kneeling on rice.

Tu Me Tienes "Loco"

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In honor of Women&#39;s History Month, Justine and Natasha share the women who shaped who they are today and the hurdles that women often face with...well, just being.

Damn...I Feel like a Woman

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Justine and Natasha explore the history of affordable housing in New York City and vent about their issues with rent prices, lack of parking, and eggs.

We Love New York (Sometimes)

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Justine and Natasha chat with Lourdes, a friend and colleague who has navigated 20+ years in social services. They discuss clients that changed her outlook on her career, how she learned to care for others, and which french fries she needs back on the fast food streets.

Some feelings about Social Services with Lourdes

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In the first episode of 2025, Justine and Natasha unpack their experience with the holidays, getting through grief, and how Law and Order SVU can brighten any sad day in bed.

How to Feel During the Holidays

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In an episode recorded a few days after the 2024 United States presidential election, Justine and Natasha unpack their initial feelings on the results, their concerns for their loved ones, and how the incoming administration might impact their roles as social service providers.

Feelings About the Election

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In the debut episode of French Fries and Feelings, meet Justine and Natasha - two Afro-Latina New Yorkers dedicated to caring for others, repping their culture, unpacking emotions, and eating french fries. Find out how Justine and Natasha entered the social services field, and hear about their goals for their new partnership!

But...Why French Fries?

What's going on mi gente?! It's your favorite, feisty, fierce, and somewhat friendly social services and mental health duo, Justine and Natasha. Welcome to French Fries and Feelings - where we bring you humor, real stories, and all the feels from our personal and professional lives. So grab your favorite fries and get ready for the chisme!