What happens when you feel like you are back at square one? Pain is uncomfortable. This week’s episode discusses feelings of regression, identifying new triggers, and strategies suggested by my therapist to help take the necessary steps to move

Let's Normalize Counseling - Pt.2 [w/ Kami Roberts]

Jun 9th, 2021 27m 2s

Kami Roberts, owner of Kind Counseling, LLC, and I continue the conversation about the distrust felt from marginalized communities, the pros and cons to his decision to start his own mental health practice, the stigmas that plague the black co

Let's Normalize Counseling

Jun 2nd, 2021 32m 33s

Kami Roberts, owner of Kind Counseling, LLC, and I have a very candid discussion about the distrust felt from marginalized communities, the pros and cons to his decision to start his own mental health practice, the stigmas that plague the blac

Finding Your Way Back To You - Pt. 2 [w/ Quiana Olasokan]

May 26th, 2021 35m 32s

In this episode, Quiana Olasokan discusses the emotional turmoil of coming to terms with her brother’s death, her bounceback from loss to resurrection, and the release of her new book “Motherhood!: All The Things They Don’t Tell You”. Listen in

Finding Your Way Back To You [w/ Quiana Olasokan]

May 19th, 2021 38m 17s

In this episode, I talk with Quiana Olasokan about the emotional roller coaster experienced in becoming a new wife and mom of 3 including a set of twins. she shares the continuous journey of finding her way back to herself while coping with the

We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident

May 13th, 2021 24m 13s

America is a racist country. Full stop. This week I discuss the disappointment in the lack of regard for Black Lives with the incredulous remarks by Senator Tim Scott and Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting that “America is not a racist co

The Inner Me Was The Enemy - Pt. 2 [w/ Ditanyan Sye]

May 5th, 2021 29m 49s

What does it look like when you start to pick up the pieces and put your life back together after being on the precipice of making the ultimate decision of letting it all go? This week, I continue my conversation with Ditanyan and discuss the w

The Inner Me Was The Enemy [w/ Diytanyan Sye] Pt. 1

Apr 28th, 2021 39m 2s

*TRIGGER WARNING* Life is complicated. When we are not properly equipped to handle life’s ups and downs, we may find ourselves alone in the darkness, surrounded by unending despair that isolates us from our loved ones and the world at large. T

Peace, Be Still

Apr 22nd, 2021 29m 43s

Over the past couple of weeks, Hip Hop has lost two legends within the culture. As we grieve the loss of Earl Simmons aka DMX and Robert Ross aka Black Rob who transitioned after living lives of great triumph and suffering, let’s examine the na

Operating in Truth | Episode 13

Apr 14th, 2021 28m 17s

This week we talk about controlling the internal narrative that may or may not be accurate. It’s important to do a reality check for ourselves to ensure that we are mentally and emotionally fortifying ourselves with the truth. I also talk abou

Brave Heart - Pt. 2 [w/ Sarina Wolfe]

Mar 31st, 2021 36m 18s

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Sarina Wolfe. She goes into further details of her brave account on what it was like to undergo life-saving surgery and the taxing recovery it took to be here today. Be ready to be continually mo

Brave Heart [w/ Sarina Wolfe]

Mar 24th, 2021 47m 54s

In this episode, I talk with Sarina Wolfe. Sarina was born with a substantial heart defect. She has had multiple cardiac surgeries, one of which had a life-threatening complication requiring additional life-saving interventions during the heigh

Do Not Disturb

Mar 15th, 2021 31m 52s

Though life sometimes seems like a chaotic mess, there is a way to create order out of the chaos. Turning down the chaos and seeking control in our lives can result in peace of mind and a state of being less overwhelmed. It’s time to turn the r

Trials to Triumph

Mar 8th, 2021 27m 8s

There are times when we realize that our strength is greater than we could ever imagine. We share a collective history of cultural and political leaders, especially women, that have defied seemingly insurmountable odds. Today, we celebrate the

Reminisce on the Love We Had

Feb 22nd, 2021 31m 1s

The grief journey is a difficult and personal experience. How do we continue to do the work of moving through the grief when faced with the enduring memories of loved ones lost? In the continued celebration of Black History Month, we celebrate

Self Love Is The Best Love

Feb 15th, 2021 23m 30s

We’re talking about self-love and self-care today. What can we do to actually love ourselves to show in our best state of mind and being? Are you open to the processes of being and becoming the greater you? In the continued celebration of Black

Becoming 101

Feb 8th, 2021 23m 55s

The grief journey is a twisting and turning path that at times moves us away from our pain and then other times supplants us squarely in the middle of our feelings of despair. Despite these continual changes, it is important for us to remain v

659,042 Reasons Why

Feb 1st, 2021 28m 19s

Are you taking care of your heart? The month of February is an opportunity to highlight heart health. Heart disease is one of the major causes of death around the world. But, did you know that it is largely a preventable disease? February also

Blessed No. 7: A Love Experience

Jan 25th, 2021 26m 59s

This week Annette celebrates what would have been her seventh wedding anniversary and shares the story of how she met her husband and how they fell in love to become married. It was a chance meeting at a local spot in Baltimore. Larry Stewart’s

First 48

Jan 18th, 2021 30m 17s

How do we get from the first traumatic moments of a loss to find the strength to move forward? It takes a lot of prayer and strength to become the person you were meant to be. This week we discuss the transition from being immobilized to celebr

Reflections 111

Jan 11th, 2021 23m 44s

In this episode, I examine the flood of emotions that I felt as a result of publishing the first episode. Although I felt a great sense of pride and happiness for accomplishing the goal, there was also a great sense of sadness since I couldn't

Day 555

Jan 4th, 2021 29m 51s

It's day 555. Today marks the 555th day since my husband, Keith McArthur transitioned from his physical form. Since the day I lost him I have been learning how to find the strength to begin this journey as a widow and what that means for my fut

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