Life Happens

Honesty in relationships makes us feel secure because we know where we stand. The reality is this: to be truly honest with someone else, we have to be an expert on self. We have to understand what we really think and feel about the world around us. Please join Kim and I with guest CJ Boyd from the ELEV8 podcast as we delve deeper into this topic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

A double standard "implies that two things which are the same are measured by different standards". A gender double standard suggests that we evaluate the same behavior of men and women differently. Please join Kim and I with guest Justin Caraway and CJ Boyd from the ELEV8 Podcast as we delve deeper into this topic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens-...

A double standard “implies that two things which are the same are measured by different standards“. A gender double standard suggests that we evaluate the same behavior of men and women differently. Please join Kim and I with guests Justin Caraway from the ELEV8 Podcast and Brian Jones as we delve deeper into this topic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-hap...

A double standard "implies that two things which are the same are measured by different standards". A gender double standard suggests that we evaluate the same behavior of men and women differently. Please join Kim and I with guest Justin Caraway from the ELEV8 Podcast as we delve deeper into this topic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/sup...

Keeping secrets is a hotbed for betrayal. When you leave out important facts it can lead to further deception or betrayal. Vulnerability increases intimacy and strengthens the relationship bond. Please join Deborah, Salina and I as we continue with Part 2 and delve a little deeper into this topic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/support .

Are secrets lies? Secrets do not tell the whole truth, they withhold. Can relationships be ruined by secrets? If so, how? Is the omission of truth a lie? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/support .

Did you know that divorce amongst 50+ years is rising? That the average length of a marriage in the US is 8.2 years? That second marriages have a higher rate of divorce? Please join Kim and I with special guest Tate Richard aka Mrtmi Mrtuesdaynite Tate as we discuss this topic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/support .

Why get married? What are the benefits of marriage for women? Is there a benefit for men to marry? What does God say about marriage? Is it beneficial to live together or get married? Please join Debra Drake, Brian Jones, and I as we discuss marriage on Bs3 Network. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/support .

Dating is hard enough. But dating after 50? But dating after divorce? Shouldn't it be easier? Shouldn't people at this point know what they want? Join Deborah Drake and I with special guests Elaine Priestly and Serena Rockwell Haggerty to discuss Dating in 2022 - Part 2. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/support .

According to a National Survey, 91% of people want to date people who go to - therapy- and 89% of people will go on a second date if their date mentions therapy on the first date! Whew! Why is dating so difficult than it was 10 years ago? Special guests Ivan Dawkins and Miika Baldwin of Queen 3 and King as we discuss Dating in 2022. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

Communication is important in any relationship. It allows you to effectively share feelings, opinions and expectations. Why do people fail to communicate? Fear of rejection? Fear to upset the other person? Fear of losing the other person? Join me and Kim Drake with our guest Brian Jones to discuss this issue. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--520351...

What are emotional handcuffs? How are they created? How do they affect your relationships (plutonic/romantic)? Both relationship past and emotional past will result is sabotaging your attempt at cultivating a healthy relationship. Please join Kim Drake, Rabia Wood and special guest Brian Jones as we delve deeper into this subject. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

Relationships are bliss until they suddenly aren't! Breakups are never exactly fun. The worst: the breakup you never saw coming! What are somethings that people do to ruin relationships? It can help to know which red flags to look out for so that you can proceed with caution or cut things off if necessary. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/s...

Self-worth is defined as the level of importance you place upon yourself. It is often confused with self-esteem. In this week's episode of Life Happens Podcast we will be discussing: Self-worth- what is the meaning of knowing your self worth? Setting boundaries and sticking to it. Ghosting and closure: what is ghosting? Why do people ghost? How do we get closure? Please join me, Rabia Wood and spe...

New Year resolutions? Should we? Are they necessary? Why do people fail at it? We start off full of motivation and then after a few weeks the excitement wears off. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/support .

Many folks are suffering and have a 'war story' to tell. Mental illness til this day has a stigma associated with it. Please join Rabia Wood, Deborah Drake, and Salina Walker as we take a deeper dive into this sensitive topic. We will be discussing our personal stories as well as characters in the bible who suffered like many of us do today. Guys, remember, there IS hope! Become a supporter of thi...

Most of us have a "war story" to tell. Millions of people are suffering as a consequence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). So, yes, many folks are indeed suffering. Please join Rabia Wood, Deborah Drake and Salina Walker as we discuss this topic of Mental health and how it affects us personally. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/su...

Are you living out your passion? Have you found something that you are passionate about? Or are you merely existing? Does your mindset affect your passion? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/support .

What are affirmations? Why use affirmations? Who can use affirmations? How do we use affirmations? Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Your words shape your future. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/support .

The five love languages are five different ways of expressing and receiving love: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Not everyone communicates love in the same way, and likewise, people have different ways they prefer to receive love. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/support .

Identity is defined as: the fact of being who or what a person or thing is. Do you really know who are? Do you know why you were created? Purpose and identity go hand in hand. There are many people walking around with an identity crisis. This pandemic has truly highlighted this, because either we found our identities, or seeking , or we fell completely apart. Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...

Parenting is one the most rewarding and most difficult jobs one can ever have. Are we effective in our parenting? Are we raising emotionally stable and emotionally available children? Do we parent male and female children the same? Are we hurting them more than helping them? It can be so overwhelming!! Please join Deborah and I with our special guest Salina Walker, as we drop gems on how to raise...

What is unforgiveness? How do you forgive? How does it affect your everyday life? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/support .

Intro to who Kim and Rabia is... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-happens--5203513/support .