{THE AND} | The Skin Deep

The Unspoken Rule That Saved Our 20-Year Friendship | {THE AND} Jennifer & Shantel

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:04:00 -0000

Twenty years in, they've shown up for the divorces, the pierced ears, a fiancé, and the day one of their moms died. Jennifer (she/her) and Shantel (she/her) have been best friends since they were teenagers, and in this episode of {THE AND} they get into what it means to feel like nobody's above you, why they can be completely unfiltered with each other, and what real, unconditional support looks like after two decades. 🤍 Shop the {THE AND} Family Edition they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/the-and-relationship-card-game/products/the-and-card-game-for-friends _____________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to our newsletter and get a digital dose of humanity straight to your inbox: http://www.theskindeep.com/subscribe Instagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeep TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeep LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeep BlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/theskindeep.bsky.social Threads | https://www.threads.net/@the_skindeep EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz Adizes PRODUCER | Marjan Tehrani DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor Camarot CAMERA ASSISTANT | Melanie Gates BTS CAMERA | Danika Andrade SOUND OPERATOR | Allesndro Chimento BTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho Rodríguez GAFFER | Jimmi Covert PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Jolie Boudreaux EDITOR | Vidushi N. WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | Jennifer & Shantel Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:03 Who I feel closest to and why 3:26 Something that would surprise you about us 7:13 Why you still carry that with you 9:16 What I want you to understand about me 12:49 My greatest wish for you 14:48 Behind the scenes 15:35 Shop The Skin Deep!

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The Burden of Being the Oldest Sister | {THE AND} JJ & Fatimata

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:47:00 -0000

Two months after Fatimata graduated college, their father was diagnosed with cancer, and while JJ was heading off to school, Fatimata stepped into the role of holding the family together. In this episode of {THE AND}, JJ (she/her) and Fatimata (she/her), sisters five years apart, get into what it means to be the oldest, the guilt of choosing yourself, and what real safety feels like between two people who've carried each other through it. 🤍 Shop the {THE AND} Family Edition they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/family-collection/products/the-and-family-edition _____________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to our newsletter and get a digital dose of humanity straight to your inbox: http://www.theskindeep.com/subscribe Instagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeep TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeep LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeep BlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/theskindeep.bsky.social Threads | https://www.threads.net/@the_skindeep EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz Adizes PRODUCER | Marjan Tehrani DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor Camarot CAMERA ASSISTANT | Melanie Gates BTS CAMERA | Danika Andrade SOUND OPERATOR | Allesndro Chimento BTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho Rodríguez GAFFER | Jimmi Covert PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Jolie Boudreaux EDITOR | Vidushi N. WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | JJ & Fatimata Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:06 A memory she wishes she'd witnessed 7:06 The experience that forged their bond 12:30 The fear she wishes she could heal 14:35 What her love feels like 16:01 Behind the scenes 17:05 Shop The Skin Deep! #theand #theskindeep #madehuman #oldestdaughter #oldestsibling #siblingbond #sisterlove #eldestdaughtersyndrome #oldestdaughtersyndrome #siblingrelationships #sistersalways

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Being Pushed Away By Your Mother | {THE AND} Markisha & Debra

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:36:00 -0000

Markisha (she/her) and Debra (she/her) are aunt and niece, Debra is the one who helped raise Markisha, filling a space her mother left behind. That bond has held through disagreements, distance, and blunt honesty neither of them sugarcoats. In this conversation, they get into being pushed away by family who should have shown up, learning to speak their minds without holding back, and why the family you create carries your legacy just as much as the one you're born into. Chapters: 0:00 What life is teaching me 0:55 A memory worth keeping 1:45 The greatest lesson she taught me 4:33 An experience I wish she never had 16:23 If this was our last conversation 17:43 Behind the scenes 19:03 Shop The Skin Deep! 🤍 Try the game they're playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/family-collection/products/the-and-family-edition ______________________________________________________________________ Sign up for our Made Human newsletter for stories of love, connection, and humanity: http://www.theskindeep.com/community Instagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeep TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeep LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeep BlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/theskindeep.bsky.social Threads | https://www.threads.net/@the_skindeep EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz Adizes LINE PRODUCER | Nicolás Lejtreger PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Augustin Hardy DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor Camarot CAMERA ASSISTANT | Jess Averbeck SOUND OPERATOR | Carla Geronimi BTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho Rodríguez EDITOR | Nadim Akram WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | Makisha & Debra #theand #theskindeep #madehuman #auntandniece #familybond #familyrelationships #generationalhealing #raisedbyheraunt #realconversations #deepconversations #familylove #blackfamily #neworleans #honestconversations #healingconversations

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20 Years of Friendship: Why It Never Fell Apart | {THE AND} x Teremana: Share The Mana

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:22:00 -0000

Fatima, Justine, Mike, Carla and Angelito have been friends since middle school. Over twenty years, a few cocktails, and every major chapter of life later, they sit down to talk about what's kept them close through it all. The Skin Deep and Teremana Tequila are excited to share a new collaboration "{THE AND} Share the Mana" with an exclusive, special edition card game, created for the conversations that happen when you come together, share good energy, and connect with the people who matter most. Get your limited-edition {THE AND} Share the Mana card game, the perfect game to play with your friends this summer: https://www.theskindeep.com/sharethemana Get a preview of the Teremana x The Skin Deep Special Edition card game with a free digital download at https://www.Teremana.com! To watch the full series, check out the playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQZQmN9GPP2Q Enjoy! ______________________________________________________________________ Instagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeep TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeep_official Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeep LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/ FOUNDER/DIRECTOR | Topaz Adizes HEAD OF EXPERIENCES | Justin Credible PRODUCER | Marjan Tehrani PRODUCTION MANAGER | Blanca Balleste DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor Camarot CAM OPERATOR 1 / BTS | Charlie Pearce CAM OPERATOR 2 | Corey Cave CAM OPERATOR 3 | Homer Salinas CAM OPERATOR 4 | Jo Choi AC | Amarillys Velasquez DIT | Kasey Ayres STILLS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho Rodriguez GAFFER | Jacobus Marcus GRIP | Ethan Sandman SOUND OP | Alana Bell PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Liv Nicole EDITOR | Samanta Barbosa #madehuman #theskindeep #teremana #sharethemana #theskindeepxteremana #adultfriendship #friendshipgoals #longtermfriends

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Married Couple: How They Handle Conflict | {THE AND} Josiah & Olivia

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:15:00 -0000

What does it feel like to explain love to someone who's never experienced it? Josiah (he/him) and Olivia (she/her) met 15 years ago, drifted apart, and found each other again by chance in Vegas on New Year's Eve 2019. They married two years later, both on their second marriage, and in this conversation they get into what it means to say exactly what you mean, how they actually work through conflict, and why love can be all sorts of things. CHAPTERS 0:00 Meet Josiah & Olivia 0:52 If she lost her memory completely 4:06 What he wants her to understand about him 5:28 How she processes things out loud 8:47 The childhood he wishes was easier 11:00 How she changed his whole life 12:46 What his love feels like [5:35 Shop The Skin Deep! 🤍 Try the game they're playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/couples-collection-1/products/the-and-couples-edition _____________________________________________________________________ Sign up for our Made Human newsletter for stories of love, connection, and humanity: http://www.theskindeep.com/community Instagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeep TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeep LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeep BlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/theskindeep.bsky.social Threads | https://www.threads.net/@the_skindeep EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz Adizes LINE PRODUCER | Nicolás Lejtreger PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Augustin Hardy DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor Camarot CAMERA ASSISTANT | Jess Averbeck SOUND OPERATOR | Carla Geronimi BTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho Rodríguez EDITOR | Vidushi N. WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | Josiah & Olivia #theskindeep #madehuman #secondchanceatlove #marriedcouple #reallove #relationshipgoals

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When The Cocktails Get You Talking | {THE AND} x Teremana: Share The Mana

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:04:00 -0000

Alex, Ashlee, Dre, Pietrina, and Nico have been friends for 20 years, and in this conversation they open up about what adult friendship has meant for them. Between cocktails and questions, they talk about needing people, staying vulnerable as they get older, and why finding friendships like this one in adulthood is such a big deal. The Skin Deep and Teremana Tequila are excited to share a new collaboration "{THE AND} Share the Mana" with an exclusive, special edition card game, created for the conversations that only happen when you're truly comfortable with the people who matter most. Get your limited-edition {THE AND} Share the Mana card game, the perfect game to play with your friends this summer: https://www.theskindeep.com/sharethemana Get a preview of the Teremana x The Skin Deep Special Edition card game with a free digital download at https://www.Teremana.com! To watch the full series, check out the playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQZQmN9GPP2Q Enjoy! _______________________________________________________________________________________ Instagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeep TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeep_official Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeep LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/ FOUNDER/DIRECTOR | Topaz Adizes HEAD OF EXPERIENCES | Justin Credible PRODUCER | Marjan Tehrani PRODUCTION MANAGER | Blanca Balleste DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor Camarot CAM OPERATOR 1 / BTS | Charlie Pearce CAM OPERATOR 2 | Corey Cave CAM OPERATOR 3 | Homer Salinas CAM OPERATOR 4 | Jo Choi AC | Amarillys Velasquez DIT | Kasey Ayres STILLS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho Rodriguez GAFFER | Jacobus Marcus GRIP | Ethan Sandman SOUND OP | Alana Bell PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Liv Nicole EDITOR | Samanta Barbosa #madehuman #theskindeep #teremana #sharethemana #theskindeepxteremana #adultfriendship #friendshipgoals #longtermfriends

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Male Friendship: 13 Years, No Filter | {THE AND} River & Donnie

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:53:00 -0000

Do you believe in love, or are the odds just not worth it? River (he/him) and Donnie (he/him) have been best friends for over 13 years, more like brothers at this point, and in this episode of {THE AND} they get into why River thinks Donnie has given up on love completely. From marriage statistics to what "avoidance" really means, this is a raw, funny, and honest look at male friendship, staying single by choice, and whether love is worth the risk. Try {THE AND} Friends Edition card game - https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/the-and-relationship-card-game/products/the-and-card-game-for-friends ✉️ Sign up for our Made Human newsletter for stories of love, connection, and humanity: http://www.theskindeep.com/community http://www.theskindeep.com/community 🌐 Find us online: Instagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeep TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeep_official? Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeep LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz Adizes LINE PRODUCER | Nicolás Lejtreger PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Augustin Hardy DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor Camarot CAMERA ASSISTANT | Jess Averbeck SOUND OPERATOR | Carla Geronimi BTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho Rodríguez EDITOR | Vidushi Nigam WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | River & Donnie Chapters: 0:00 Meet River & Donnie 0:58 The impressions get personal 1:47 If I lost my memory completely 3:53 The worry neither of them says out loud 6:33 The experience he wishes never happened 14:33 The pain he's still carrying 16:28 Five years from now 17:27 The moment this friendship almost ended 21:15 Shop The Skin Deep! #theskindeep #madeuman #malefriendship #bestfriendsforever #brotherhood #longtermfriendship

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We Both Thought Love Was Over. Then We Met. | {THE AND} Amy & Jacob

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:47:00 -0000

Amy (she/her) and Jacob (he/him) fell in love long distance after both starting over from divorce. Six months in, they're finally learning to live instead of just survive. In this conversation, they play {THE AND} Couples Edition and go deep into what that shift actually feels like. Amy is a florist and mother of three from the New Orleans area, and Jacob is a father of three who's called seven states home. They open up about the ugly truths they're still learning to admit to themselves, and the kind of love they want their combined six kids to grow up watching. CHAPTERS 0:00 What does my love feel like? 1:12 The turtle story and being someone's safe place 4:07 The ugly truth neither of them wants to admit 7:43 Why life brought them together 11:46 Their greatest hope for their kids 13:48 Sunshine on the beach 16:00 Behind the scenes 16:58 Shop The Skin Deep!

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Best Friends Who Fell in Love Share Their Story | {THE AND} Beth & Todd

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:39:00 -0000

Beth (she/her) and Todd (he/him) play {THE AND} and go deep into love, loss, and what it means to truly know someone over a decade together. Beth is an actress living in New Orleans who found her greatest love story where she least expected it, on a theatre stage. Todd is her husband, best friend, and the person who held her hand through breast cancer and never let go. In this conversation, they talk about how they met, what forged their bond, the moments that changed them, and what it feels like to love someone more every single day. 🤍 Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/couples-collection-1/products/the-and-couples-edition _____________________________________________________________________ Sign up for our Made Human newsletter for stories of love, connection, and humanity: http://www.theskindeep.com/community Instagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeep TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeep LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeep BlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/theskindeep.bsky.social Threads | https://www.threads.net/@the_skindeep EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz Adizes LINE PRODUCER | Nicolás Lejtreger PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Augustin Hardy DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor Camarot CAMERA ASSISTANT | Jess Averbeck SOUND OPERATOR | Carla Geronimi BTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho Rodríguez EDITOR | Vidushi Nigam WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | Brandy & Dupree Chapters: 00:00 Intro Beth & Todd 02:37 What was your fist impression of me? 04:32 What experience forged our relationship? 13:22 What is a question you think I really need to ask myself? 14:25 Why do you love me? 15:42 Behind the scenes 16:37 Play {THE AND} at home!

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What Is the Greatest Lesson a Father Can Teach? | {THE AND} Carl & CJ

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:20:00 -0000

Carl (he/him) and his son CJ (he/him) play {THE AND} Family Edition and go deep into legacy, love, and being the invisible fence that holds a family together. Carl is an old school dad who leads by example and shows up consistently. CJ is a 32-year-old visionary who credits his father as his biggest source of inspiration and grounding. In this conversation, they talk about what they share, where they differ, and the lessons that have carried from one generation to the next. "Have a good day today. And a better day tomorrow." 🤍 Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/family-collection/products/the-and-family-edition ________________________________________________________________________ Sign up for our Made Human newsletter for stories of love, connection, and humanity: http://www.theskindeep.com/community Instagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeep TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeep LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeep BlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/theskindeep.bsky.social Threads | https://www.threads.net/@the_skindeep EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz Adizes LINE PRODUCER | Nicolás Lejtreger PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Augustin Hardy DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor Camarot CAMERA ASSISTANT | Jess Averbeck SOUND OPERATOR | Carla Geronimi BTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho Rodríguez EDITOR | Sam Barbosa WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | Carl & CJ Shepard

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Married at First Sight. Now What? | {THE AND} Amani & Woodrow

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:46:00 -0000

Amani (she/her) and Woodrow (he/him) play {THE AND} Couples Edition and get real about six years of marriage after meeting as strangers on TV show 'Married at First Sight'. Amani is a deeply sensitive and creative soul who leads with love and is still learning to speak her truth without fear. Woodrow is a confident, loyal, and hilariously blunt partner who is falling in love with his wife all over again now that their sons are growing up. In this conversation, they open up about arranged marriage, healing the family wounds you bring into your relationship, and reconnecting as a couple after kids. 🤍 Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/couples-collection-1/products/the-and-couples-edition ________________________________________________________________________ Sign up for our Made Human newsletter for stories of love, connection, and humanity: http://www.theskindeep.com/community Instagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeep TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeep LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeep BlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/theskindeep.bsky.social Threads | https://www.threads.net/@the_skindeep EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz Adizes LINE PRODUCER | Nicolás Lejtreger PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Augustin Hardy DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor Camarot CAMERA ASSISTANT | Jess Averbeck SOUND OPERATOR | Carla Geronimi BTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho Rodríguez EDITOR | Vidushi Nigam WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | Brandy & Dupree Chapters: 00:00 Intro Amani & Woodrow 00:54 You could never fail at being calm 01:35 The first thing I'd tell you 02:14 I thought you'd be an older lady 03:17 Yes to arranged marriage, no to cameras 05:10 I'm happy you're on my team 06:40 It's like a block 09:46 Their parents really did love each other 11:50 Your love is a pleasant surprise 13:19 Behind the scenes 14:93 Play {THE AND} at home!

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Best Friends Finally Say The Unexpected | {THE AND} Kim & Joan

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Kim (she/her) and Joan (she/her) play {THE AND} Friends Edition and go deep into a 16-year friendship built on radical honesty, mutual healing, and unconditional love. Kim is a self-described crafty nerd navigating life after divorce and Joan is a doctor and bride-to-be who has always seen the light in her best friend even when Kim couldn't see it herself. In this deep and deeply moving conversation, they open up about unmasking, carrying grief that was never theirs to hold, learning self-compassion through each other, and what it means to be loved by someone who knows all of you. 🤍 Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/the-and-relationship-card-game/products/the-and-card-game-for-friends ________________________________________________________________________ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz Adizes LINE PRODUCER | Nicolás Lejtreger PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Augustin Hardy DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor Camarot CAMERA ASSISTANT | Jess Averbeck SOUND OPERATOR | Carla Geronimi BTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho Rodríguez EDITOR | Danielle Montezon WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | Kim & Joan

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Mother And Daughter Get Honest About Growing Apart | {THE AND} Robin & Betty

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:43:00 -0000

Robin (she/her) and Betty (she/her) play {THE AND} Family Edition and go deep into what it really means to love each other across generations. Robin is a New Orleans vocalist carrying her family's generational legacy forward through her debut album and Betty is the polio survivor whose quiet strength built the foundation of their mother daughter bond. In this raw and tender conversation, they open up about growing apart, vulnerability, the weight of generational healing, and what it means to preserve family history when life keeps moving forward. 🤍 Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/family-collection/products/the-and-family-edition 🎵 Listen to Robin’s new album, Louisiana Love: https://open.spotify.com/album/4gXXOmWERr4m6cofH8DlYk?si=zML3USuASWyPKG_d35mv2Q

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Brides-to-Be Get Brutally Honest | {THE AND} Aleya & Gabrielle

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:48:00 -0000

Aleya (she/her) and Gabrielle (she/her) play {THE AND} Couples Edition just weeks before their wedding and open up about what it really means to love someone out loud. They talk about choosing each other in a world that doesn't always make that easy, healing through abandonment wounds, and the quiet courage it takes to be a same-sex couple saying "I do" in public. In this poetic and tender conversation, they explore love languages, vulnerability, PDA, and queer joy. Together, they remind us that real love isn't just a feeling. It's a choice you make every single day.

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Love Found Them in Survival Mode | {THE AND} Brandy & Dupree

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:05:19 -0000

Brandy (she/her) and Dupree (he/him) play {THE AND} Couples Edition and reflect on what it means to choose each other through the hard stuff. In this honest and tender conversation, they talk about growing up in survival mode, healing old wounds, breaking generational cycles, and learning to love without armor. Together, they explore trust, vulnerability, transparency, and how their greatest lessons have come from each other.🤍 Try the game they’re playing:https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/couples-collection-1/products/the-and-couples-edition________________________________________________________________________Sign up for our Made Human newsletter for stories of love, connection, and humanity: http://www.theskindeep.com/communityInstagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeepTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeepLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeepBlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/theskindeep.bsky.socialThreads | https://www.threads.net/@the_skindeepEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz AdizesLINE PRODUCER | Nicolás LejtregerPRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Augustin HardyDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor CamarotCAMERA ASSISTANT | Jess AverbeckSOUND OPERATOR | Carla GeronimiBTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho RodríguezEDITOR | Danielle MontezonWITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | Brandy & Dupree

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What We Never Said in 13 Years of Friendship | {THE AND} Jewells & Alie

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:43:56 -0000

Jewells (she/her) and Alie (she/her) have been friends for 13 years, but their relationship didn’t start easy. In this episode, they play {THE AND} Friends Edition and sit down for an honest conversation about friendship, communication, trust, and emotional growth, revisiting the tension and conflict that shaped their connection over time. What unfolds is raw, real, and deeply human. The kind of long-term friendship conversation that shows what it really takes to stay connected.🤍 Shop the {THE AND} Friends Edition: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/friends-collection/products/the-and-card-game-for-friends

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A Father Hears His Daughter Differently | {THE AND} Gonzalo & Berlin

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:29:10 -0000

Gonzalo (he/him) & Berlin (she/her) play {THE AND} Family Edition and reflect on what it means to grow up together as father and daughter. In this heartfelt conversation, they talk about becoming a parent, learning through mistakes, letting go of control, and finding balance between protection and independence. Together, they explore identity, trust, vulnerability, and how their biggest lessons came from each other.🤍 Try the game they’re playing:https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/family-collection/products/the-and-family-edition________________________________________________________________________Sign up for our Made Human newsletter for stories of love, connection, and humanity: http://www.theskindeep.com/communityInstagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeepTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeepLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinDeepBlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/theskindeep.bsky.socialThreads | https://www.threads.net/@the_skindeepEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz AdizesLINE PRODUCER | Nicolás LejtregerPRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Augustin HardyDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor CamarotCAMERA ASSISTANT | Jess AverbeckSOUND OPERATOR | Carla GeronimiBTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho RodríguezEDITOR | Sam BarbosaWITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | Gonzalo & BerlinChapters:00:00 - Introduction Gonzalo & Berlin00:58 - The first time we met02:08 - Three favorite memories05:00 - When do you worry about me?06:33 - The greatest lesson from our biggest fight08:58 - What do you feel is unique about our connection?10:00 - What does my love feel like?12:33 - Behind the scenes13:10 - Shop The Skin Deep!#theskindeep #fatherdaughter #fatherdaughterrelationship #dadanddaughter #parentingjourney #learningtobeadad #familyconversations #emotionalconversation #fatherhood #parentchildbond

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Marriage: Who We Are Now {THE AND} Keisha & Andrew

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:30:01 -0000

Keisha (she/her) & Andrew (he/him) return for their 8th {THE AND} conversation, playing the Couples Edition once again. As longtime community favorites, we’ve followed their relationship across more than a decade of conversations, witnessing how their partnership continues to evolve through love, loss, creativity, and now parenthood.In this episode, they reflect on navigating conflict without disconnection, balancing time and emotional energy as parents of two, and how humor helps them stay close when things feel heavy. Together, they share what it means to grow side by side, honor their different upbringings, and keep choosing each other through a season that asks more from both of them.

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Sisters Facing Hidden Wounds | {THE AND} Dawn & Adrianna

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:13:27 -0000

Dawn (she/her) & Adrianna (she/her) play the {THE AND} Family Edition card game in this episode. Their conversation moves through sisterhood, childhood wounds, and the push and pull between protection, boundaries, and being truly heard.They reflect on growing up in the same family with different experiences, and how that shaped trust, communication, and the way they show up for each other now.

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What Fame Did to Our Friendship | {THE AND} Alyson & Annie

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Alyson (they/them) & Annie (she/her) play the {THE AND} Friends Edition card game in this episode. They have been childhood friends for over 20 years and grew up together in Hollywood.They talk about how early fame shaped their sense of self, creativity, survival, and identity. Annie moved through acting, music, and personal growth with vulnerability and humor. Alyson brings reflection, curiosity, and a deep commitment to healing. Together they explore what it means to stay connected through change, distance, and long-lasting friendship.

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How a Palestinian Peacebuilder and a Jewish Soul Connected | {THE AND} Adnan & Michal

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:54:01 -0000

Adnan (he/them), a Palestinian peacebuilder, and Michal (she/her), a Jewish artist, play the {THE AND} Couples Edition in this episode. Married for two years and together for five, they’ve navigated cultural differences, personal growth, and the challenges of building a life as equals and partners.They talk openly about communication, vulnerability, intimacy, and how they support and challenge each other. This conversation shows the real work, love, and connection behind their relationship.🤍 Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/couples-collection-1/products/the-and-couples-edition

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This Is the Beautiful Part of Us | {THE AND} Sabrina & Ryan

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0000

Sabrina (she/her) and Ryan (he/him) play the {THE AND} Couples Edition in this episode. They’ve been together for two and a half years. When they first met, both had recently lost people who mattered to them, and that shared moment shaped the way they connected.

In this conversation, they talk about what helps them feel safe, how they support each other, and the moments that guide their connection. They share how they open up, stay present, and grow as a couple.

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What Keeps Us Strong After 15 Years | {THE AND} Dustin & Janae

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:20:49 -0000

Dustin (he/him) and Janae (she/her) play the {THE AND} Couples Edition card game in this episode. Together for fifteen years, their story is one of faith, perseverance, and partnership built over time.In this conversation, they open up about the moments that almost broke them and how choosing to keep showing up for each other changed everything. Janae talks about the weight Dustin carried for their family during a time when things weren’t easy financially, and how those challenges shaped their faith and patience. They also reflect on the joy of seeing how far they’ve come, the laughter that keeps them grounded, and the way their friendship remains the foundation of their love.🤍 Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/couples-collection-1/products/the-and-couples-edition

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How Love Guides Us Through Diabetes | Van & Sofi {THE AND} x Abbott x Libre

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Van (he/him) lives with Type 2 diabetes. In this {THE AND} conversation, he sits with his 13-year-old daughter Sofi (she/her) to share the truth about fear, love, and family.

Van opens his heart about the future and asks the question that haunts him: “Am I going to be okay long term?” He speaks about the effort it takes each day to live with diabetes and the weight of stigma that follows him. Sofi, just 13, listens with care. She shares what it feels like to watch her dad face this challenge, and how their bond has been shaped by honesty, strength, and love from the very first moment.

This series from The Skin Deep is sponsored by Abbott and Libre.

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Exes Meet For The First Time After 3 Years | {THE AND} Krystal & Steven (Part 1)

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:09:47 -0000

Krystal & Steven are one of our Community Favorites pairs with over 7 million views on YouTube!

They sat down for this conversation three years after ending their relationship of two years. Now, after living in different cities and barely speaking, they sit across from each other in a special two-part conversation to vulnerably explore the love they once shared, aftermath of their breakup, and what truly forced the couple apart. Don’t miss the second part of their conversation as they look towards the future, here: http://bit.ly/StevenKrystalP2

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I Didn’t Know How Strong Our Love Was | {THE AND} Talecia & Nedra

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:56:03 -0000

Talecia (she/they) and Nedra (she/her) play the {THE AND} Couples Edition card game in this video. Together for two years, they met online and built a connection through humor, travel, fashion, and a shared love for good food.Their conversation is open and full of care. They talk about patience, vulnerability, and how they keep showing up for each other through challenges and change. This episode is an intimate look at Black queer love, real communication, and the strength that comes from choosing softness.Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/couples-collection-1/products/the-and-couples-edition

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Formerly Incarcerated Father Opens Up to Daughter | {THE AND} Mia & Khalil

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:52:44 -0000

This episode was published in October 2016, and it’s our most-watched conversation of all time on YouTube, with over 5.4 million views.

Mia & Khalil, a father and daughter separated for years by the federal prison system, discuss the hardship that has defined their relationship. 9 year old Mia bravely opens up about what it meant that her father was incarcerated, and Khalil, now a criminal justice reform activist at JustLeadershipUSA, can only admire how strong his daughter has become.

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You See Me Beyond My Diagnosis | Abbott x Libre x {THE AND} Christelle & Niamkha

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:10:01 -0000

Christelle (she/her) & Niamkha (she/her) are lifelong friends from Haiti who sit down for an honest {THE AND} conversation about diabetes stigma and friendship.

Christelle opens up about living with Type 2 diabetes, a diagnosis she has kept private from most people, and the fear of being judged. Niamkha reflects on how hard it can be to understand something she hasn’t lived with, while showing support in the quiet, steady ways that come with decades of trust. Together, they explore what it means to face stigma, listen deeply, and show up with compassion.

This series from The Skin Deep is sponsored by Abbott and Libre.

To watch the full series, check out the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo7UKMJBgef0M2-jZrEsxh6ggaIIF_WoG

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#TheSkinDeep #TheAnd #MadeHuman #ShareHumanity #SponsoredByAbbott #AboveTheBias #Diabetes

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{THE AND} x Abbott x Libre | Above the Bias: Let's End Diabetes Stigma

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:57:59 -0000

Behind every diagnosis lives a human story filled with resilience, struggle, and love. In this new collaboration with Abbott and Libre, The Skin Deep created {THE AND} conversations that confront diabetes stigma.

Parents and children, mothers and daughters, and best friends face one another with honest questions often left unspoken. They share fears, moments of care, and the relief of being seen beyond stigma.

This series from The Skin Deep is sponsored by Abbott and Libre.

To watch the full series, check out the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo7UKMJBgef0M2-jZrEsxh6ggaIIF_WoG⁠

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#TheSkinDeep #TheAnd #MadeHuman #ShareHumanity #SponsoredByAbbott #AboveTheBias #Diabetes

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I Don't Feel Like A Father | {THE AND} Keisha & Andrew - Community Favorites

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:19:09 -0000

Community Favorites | Keisha (she/her) and Andrew (he/him) have a baby! During their seventh round on {THE AND} the couple talks about their new day to day dynamics with their 4 month baby girl. They discuss the different challenges of parenthood and their wishes for their newly grown family, how love grows in ways you didn’t think were possible, their immense and continuously expanding love for each other and how their baby has changed their relationship for the better.

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Our Love Didn't Follow The Rules | {THE AND} Sharnika & Mahala #Couples

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:50:40 -0000

Sharnika (she/her) and Mahala (she/her) have been married for two years. They share how they married quickly after only three months together when family rejection and homophobia made them choose safety and love over waiting. Their story shows how two women built a queer marriage based on honesty, care, and intention.They talk about faith, culture, and family. One wants children and the other does not. Together they show how love, patience, and empathy help them stay strong through their differences. This is a real queer love story about growth, understanding, and connection.

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This Is What Safe Love Feels Like | {THE AND} Taty & Dante - Community Favorites

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:26:56 -0000

Community favorites - In their three and a half years together, Taty (she/her) and Dante (he/him) have built an inspiringly safe and unconditional love. Their shared experiences, witnessing each other through highs and lows, have led to a deep understanding of each other's true selves. This conversation beautifully reflects the poetic and loving affirmations of two souls who profoundly appreciate and love one another, having served as each other's constant pillar, unwavering rock, and dearest friend.

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How We Keep Falling In Love | {THE AND} Amir & Aamir #Couple

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:39:17 -0000

Aamir (he/him) & Amir (he/him) play the {THE AND} Couples Edition card game in this video. They have been together for more than 10 years and share how their love continues to grow.They talk about creativity, cultural identity and visibility as queer South Asians. Amir performs as a drag queen and comedian. Aamir brings focus, discipline and spirituality. Together they mix humor and honesty to show how long-term love can be both playful and deeply meaningful. Their story highlights resilience, partnership and the joy of falling in love again and again. It is a conversation about growth, trust and the strength of representation.🤍 Try the game they’re playing: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/couples-collection-1/products/the-and-couples-editionSee more of Amir Dean: https://www.instagram.com/lady.bushra/ See more of Aamir: https://www.instagram.com/aamirinflow/ Explore their podcast: https://www.instagram.com/youdontlovemeboys/ _______________________________________________________________Sign up for our Made Human newsletter for stories of love, connection, and humanity: http://www.theskindeep.com/communityInstagram | http://instagram.com/the_skindeepTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theskindeepLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskindeep/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Topaz AdizesLINE PRODUCER | Nicolás LejtregerPRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Augustin HardyDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taylor CamarotCAMERA ASSISTANT | Jess AverbeckSOUND OPERATOR | Carla GeronimiBTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Nacho RodríguezEDITOR | Danielle MontezonWITH THE PARTICIPATION OF | Aamir & AmirChapters:0:00 Intro - What is one experience you wish I never had and why?00:00:30 - That's my impression of you00:02:21 - This requires full transparency0:11:52 - You got thrown out for being gay0:18:52 - I can't ever imagine a lifetime without you00:20:07 Outro - Shop The Skin Deep!#theskindeep #theand #madehuman #LGBTQLove #gaycouple #marriagegoals #relationshipstories

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