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Send us Fan Mail We unpack how “rescue” can feel real while still pulling us into control, especially when old trauma trains us to accept relief as love. We name the patterns that keep us quiet, then choose clarity and self-worth as the first things we take back.  • belief is not the same as safety and relief is not always freedom  • confusing attention with love and being chosen with being valued...

Send us Fan Mail I walk through chapter two of The Big Take Back and name the hidden patterns that form when trauma teaches us to survive instead of live. I share a simple three-step framework to recognize it, question it, and break it so your past can explain you without controlling you.  • how unhealthy patterns get mislabeled as personality, love, or “normal”  • the shift from “what happened to...

Send us Fan Mail I walk through Chapter One of my memoir and tell the story behind the story, including the moment I learned that silence could feel safer than speaking. I connect childhood innocence, family love, and hidden trauma to the decision that finally sets me on the path of truth, healing, and taking my life back.  • why early childhood experiences become the foundation for identity and s...

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Kevin L. Goins about the invisible patterns that hijack our emotions and keep us living on automatic. We practice simple tools that help us recover our voice and reclaim the power of our next choice in real conversations at work and at home.  • defining invisible patterns and how repeated reactions get triggered  • how past pain shows up in adult leadership and relati...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Najee Blackman of Black Sons Roofing and Restoration to talk about how a father’s discipline, community pride, and faith can shape a business that people truly trust. We get real about legacy, the pressure Black entrepreneurs face, and why doing right by people matters more than hype.  • Ira Blackmon’s legacy of resilience, culture and community impact  • early le...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with retired Navy veteran and author Barbara Ratliff to talk about the hidden battles behind her memoir Battle Beyond the Waves and the faith that carried her through fear, trauma, and rebuilding. We unpack what healing feels like, why decisions shape destiny, and how support, forgiveness, and purpose can turn survival into a new life. • Barbara’s “two people wearing o...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Dr. Cherise Turner to name what happens when educated Black women are overworked, underpaid, and pushed out, and we say the quiet parts out loud. We talk receipts, resilience, and real paths to taking back power when the system keeps moving the goalposts.  • Dr. Turner’s story of being overworked, underpaid, and laid off after decades  • microaggressions and the “...

Send us Fan Mail We keep the conversation real about what happens when grief stays hidden and why “stay strong” can turn into a mask that delays healing. We talk through survivor’s guilt, rebuilding a new normal, and the mindset shifts that help us take back peace, purpose, and identity after loss.  • grief as an emotional response to any loss  • how unaddressed grief can show up as overspending,...

Send us Fan Mail Some losses hit like an explosion. Others land quietly, then keep echoing for years. We sit down with certified grief educator and suicide loss grief coach Lynn Lewis to talk about what grief really is, why it is not limited to death, and why so many veteran women, leaders, and professionals feel like they have to carry it in silence. If you have ever wondered why you “should be o...

Send us Fan Mail We connect voter registration to real-life consequences and challenge the idea that opting out is harmless, especially when local elections decide what happens to our schools, roads, and healthcare. With community leader Nicole Martin, we talk about misinformation, youth disengagement, and what it takes to rebuild civic power together.  • misinformation and cynicism driving low tu...

Send us Fan Mail We welcome Pat Smith as our new co-host and talk about turning battle scars into fuel without letting hardship define how we show up. We break down what “the big take back” really means and how daily choices about mindset, faith, and community help us reclaim our voice and our future.  • Pat’s background as an Army veteran and cybersecurity engineer  • refusing to look like what w...

Send us Fan Mail Somebody listening right now is downplaying what they’ve survived and what they’ve earned. We’re not doing that today. We sit with a room full of women and talk plainly about education, credentials, and the sacrifice behind every associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and hard-won certification. We also name the thing so many of us were taught to avoid: telling th...

Send us Fan Mail The most powerful family tradition isn’t silence; it’s intention. We sit down with Pastor Camay Chanel and Philadelphia stylist and community servant Ashonda Fisher to talk about ending harmful cycles and building legacies that actually last. From prayer that becomes a family reflex to therapy that reframes old hurt, we map a path from survival to stewardship with candor and care....

Send us Fan Mail We sit with author and flight attendant LaShea Antoinette to trace how a dark season turned into Faith of Flight, a 60‑day devotion built on trust, surrender, and forgiveness. Through vivid aviation metaphors, we show how to lay down invisible baggage and choose a new route. • the story behind Faith of Flight and its debut • journaling through divorce, abuse and shame • aviation m...

Send us Fan Mail Cycles do not end on their own. They end when someone like you decides to see the pattern, sit with the pain, and choose a different next step. We sit down with licensed hairstylist and mother of two, Ashonda Fisher, to trace a vivid arc from childhood grief and masked strength to clear boundaries, deep faith, and a future built on emotional intelligence and peace. We start by nam...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when grief and new life arrive in the same breath? We sit down with Dr. Geneda Kearney, author of A Year and 20 Days: Motherhood in the Fast Lane, to trace the raw, unfiltered path from losing her mother to welcoming two babies in rapid succession—and the quiet battles that followed. This is a story of denial giving way to honesty, isolation yielding to community, and...

Send us Fan Mail A candid story of one mistake, the mental spiral that followed, and the steady climb back through self-development, small business, and a healthier work-life balance. We reflect on shrinking ourselves, raising standards for our kids, and choosing courage over labels. • early arrest for selling drugs and the shock of consequences • stigma, probation and the invisible weight of a re...

Send us Fan Mail We sit with stacked grief, military trauma, and the weight of being “the strong one,” and we choose faith, boundaries, and community so we can survive after the struggle. We trade scripts of silence for therapy, transparency, and a plan that keeps families from falling apart. • fear and faith coexisting when stepping into new seasons • stacked grief and the numbness that follows •...

Send us Fan Mail We share how a mother spotted early signs, pushed for early intervention, and became her son’s voice while challenging narrow ideas of “normal.” Practical steps for navigating diagnosis, school support, and family resilience anchor a message centered on love and informed advocacy. • early signs such as no words by 12 months and pointing without speech • choosing early intervention...

Send us Fan Mail After the crisis fades and the house grows quiet, three sisters—retired veterans and entrepreneurs—gather to confront life beyond survival, where grief lingers, faith is tested, and purpose takes shape. Brenda carries the weight of losing five loved ones in a year and protecting her peace, Ashley recalls delaying grief until it struck unexpectedly, and Monique reflects on military...

Send us Fan Mail This reflection asks “What will you choose today?” and offers compassionate practices for navigating heavy seasons—naming pain directly, slowing anxiety, quieting spiraling thoughts, and refusing to let depression have the last word. It speaks honestly about addiction, grief, and abusive relationships, emphasizing accountability, rituals of remembrance, and boundaries that affirm...

Send us Fan Mail This message is a call to reclaim control when fear and procrastination have been steering your choices. It explores the tension between patience and passivity, the courage to choose faith when life feels unfair, and the power of prayer linked with action. Through honest reflections on bills, solo parenting, and comparison, it emphasizes resilience—“keep pounding” even when confid...

Send us Fan Mail What if your day was decided before your feet hit the floor? In this episode, we explore the simple practice of choosing your mood, focus, and reactions—and protecting that choice when life, fear, and button‑pushers show up. From the morning reset of setting clear intentions to carrying composure into workplaces, tense conversations, and chaotic moments, you’ll hear candid stories...

Send us Fan Mail  Real love should feel like safety, not chaos—and that begins with knowing what to accept, change, or walk away from. This message redefines love beyond clichés, distinguishing human mistakes from harmful patterns that destroy trust, and emphasizing that true love is proven through apology, repair, and consistent change. It promotes communication that heals by naming impact, seeki...

Send us Fan Mail Picking up in the second half of this two-part episode, we follow a mother’s fight to protect her autistic son, Jaden, from relentless bullying while exposing how schools often replace prevention with paperwork and silence. We explore the difference between punitive labels and proactive supports, the misuse of IEPs and 504 plans, and the hidden costs of outsourced mental health, s...