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Episodes
225 episodes
The Court of Public Opinion
The "court of public opinion" is metaphoric and driven by the media or social networks and unlike a legal court, it has no formal rules of evidence. It works on a presumption of guilt and because of that it can inflict severe and immediate dama...
Hidden Bias
Hidden bias, a new discovery for me. It refers to the unconscious attitudes, stereotypes, or quick mental judgements we make about people or groups. What are yours? Let's discuss...
Graduation Debacles
What should be a proud, celebratory milestone somehow has turned into highly chaotic and highly publicized disasters. Let's discuss...all of the mishaps that have been circulating on social media surrounding recent graduations.
Cultural Divide
The lines are blurred and no one is seeing clearly. Cultural divide is wide; the same exact action can mean completely opposite things to different groups. This divide has been left unmanaged for many years, and racism is out of hiding and rear...
Trust Yourself!
Trusting yourself is the quiet conviction that you can rely on your own judgement, handle whatever comes your way, and be kind to yourself regardless of the outcome. Let's discuss...
Should your therapist be licensed?
Based on the court of public opinion in the Dr. Cheyenne Bryant case; do you think your therapist needs to be certified to counsel you? Let's discuss...May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I stand with my community to show th...
First Impressions Are Lasting Impressions
First impressions are often lasting because of the "primary effect", where the brain filters subsequent information through initial judgements to save mental energy. Within about 4 to 10 seconds, people assess appearance, tone and body language...
Double Thee Audacity
Let's talk Meg Thee Stallion and the audacity of people feeling like she doesn't have a right to call her boyfriend out for cheating all because of her past involvement with other men. Huh?! Make it make sense...let's discuss!
Ask Them!
Ever want to know what people say about you when you're not around? Most of time it's gossip but sometimes constructive criticism can lie beneath the surface. Let's discuss...
Love Story
It's my wedding anniversary! Let's talk about how my husband and I met...
If you have school aged children...this is for you!
Do you really know how your state education system works? Tune in and let's discuss...
Developmental Trauma
Have you experienced adverse childhood experiences involving interpersonal abuse or neglect? If so, you may have developmental trauma and at some point, have blamed your parents for your awful upbringing; therefore, you may be entitled to compe...
How To Find YOUR Soulmate
Finding a soulmate involves cultivating self-love, knowing your desires, and becoming the best version of yourself, rather than just searching for the perfect person. Let's discuss...
Put them in their place!
Noone in your life should feel so entitled that they are comfortable disrespecting you! You have to set boundaries and teach people how to treat and handle you. Let them get a taste of a bit of humble pie. Let's talk about it..
Torn Between Two
A listen writes to tell us how she is torn in between two of her friends over a personal dispute. Tune in to see how this goes....
Honesty is the Best Policy!
Being truthful is always reliable and the best course of action, even when it is difficult. Let's discuss...
Obsessed With My Ex!
Obsession with an ex often stems from idealized memories, grief, or unmet closure, creating a "breakup loop" that causes constant rumination and, frequently, stalking-like behaviors. How to you break this...let's discuss.
In that order!
A woman on a podcast recently said "hypothetically" If her husband and kids where drowning, she would save her husband. She believes in the God-Husband-Wife triangle, which is a Christian marriage metaphor where God is at the apex and spouses a...
A Conflicted Heart
On this episode, we unpack a letter from a loyal listener! Tune in to see what she wrote in about.
The Man In the Mirror
The metaphor "man in the mirror" means to look at yourself to self-reflect and take personal responsibility for your actions and ways. Let's discuss...
Privilege...this is America!
Why is it that so many Americans think they have special rights, benefits and unearned advantages that are available to them and no one else. Your race, gender or wealth does not grant you immunity from hard work or consequences. Let's discuss....
Blocked!
Have you ever blocked someone you lived with? It's for a first for everything! On this episode we received a call from a listener who went from setting boundaries with her boyfriend to blocking him while they lived together...which all led to h...
Trauma Steals Your Most Joyful Memories
So, Trauma doesn't actually "steal" your joyful memories; rather, it makes them feel inaccessible, distant, or overshadowed. A psychologist or Psychiatrist may call this Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Unless you've been diagnosed...we won't ca...
Relationship Resolutions
New Year resolutions are typically focused on self. This year let's work on our relationships. Let's focus on common goals for couples, reset and restart for singles and situationships and adapting to change for our lovers. Tune in and let's di...