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By now, you know that the Russia conflict that started in February 2022 has had other consequences. In the recent months other countries near the borders of Russia has aligned themselves with the west. It was reported that Finland and Sweden had interest in joining Nato and the western alliance. It was reported that Russia has threatened to pull electricity resources as of last Saturday. Let's tal...

We all Nick Cannon as the host to many shows, acting in plays and as the ex-husband of singer Mariah Carey. He came into the media again with his updates on his additional bundles of joy. Babies 9 and 10 will be born later this year. Let's talk about his philosophy on relationships and building his family, his own way. 

Let's discuss the impact of intimate partner violence globally. The death penalty is no joke and killing someone has consequences. 

Influencer and relationship guru Kevin Samuels died last Thursday. He had an impact on the YouTube community and was polarizing for some people. Let's talk about his impact and discuss the importance of narratives and perspectives. Will these continue to create healthy communications among women and men or continue to separate? 

By now, you may have heard that Dave Chappelle was attacked while performing at an episode of Netflix is a Joke at the Hollywood Bowl. Thankfully, he was surrounded by security and some close associates who rushed the stage including comedian Jamie Foxx and Rapper BUSTA RHYMES. Are these events a sign of entitlement, frustration or mental health concerns in America?

In a shocking turn, Justice Alito's opinion in the Supreme Court to possibly overturn Roe v Wade is a breaking news item for this week. The opinion was written in February 2022. How did it get leaked and what does this mean?  23 states are poised to roll back protections and ban abortion in their states. It's an uncertain time. Let's talk about it. 

Globally 2 Billion Men and Women have dealt with aspects of intimate partner violence. At the heart of this trial are allegations of emotional, physical, mental and other abuse between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Let's Talk About It. 

A city in Kansas has ruled against having co-living situations in apartments or other housing situations. This means, they targeted roommates and it is now illegal to have roommates in Shawnee, Kansas. Bottom line instead of attacking the roommate situation, I find this to be an affordability housing issue. Let's talk about it. 

The State of South Carolina approves firing squad as execution for their death row inmates. Let's take a look at the laws in the U.S and globally. What is the impact and morality of it all? 

Last week Jet Blue had a flight with a celebrity on it and this flight resulted in a physical altercation between Mike Tyson and a fellow passenger. Needless to say, everyone has comments about this one. Here's my take on the Rage that commenced in the air. 

In 2015, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard got married. A year later it was all over. Since then Johnny Depp has been accused of domestic violence. There is a current case against Amber Heard. Let's talk about generational differences in relationships. Do you think that has created the shift in their negative interactions or that that this case is an example of domestic violence as alleged by Ms. Heard?...

An over zealous fan, filmed actress and media personality KeKe Palmer. As a result, I wanted to talk about the sense of entitlement fans have of celebrities and whether or not expectations of fans can be too much. Let's talk about it. 

Recently Jaden Smith, son of Will and Jada, stated that he didn't always understand the motivation for his family airing family secrets on a large public scale. Have you ever thought that family laundry should be kept secret or released for public knowledge? Let's discuss! 

Welcome back to Speak Truth 2 Life Podcast. Today's show is discussing the recent overturn of federal masks mandates. Let's talk about personal choices and respect to each other. This is a passionate topic for many. 

2 parents are co-parenting children between the ages of 15-18. The divorced parents have different parenting styles and the children live with their father for most of the time. The mother installed tracking devices on the phones of the children and the father had them taken off. Is the mother right in her concern and is invasion of privacy good if you have a great reason for wanting to track your...

Recently, a bumble user had his dating profile reviewed by a dating consultant who suggested he remove his sexy picture. She believed that the picture was overreaching and that it did not include the positive things he advised that he wanted to get from a  potential partner. In this episode we discuss dating profiles, how to present your best self. 

One of Amazon's warehouses successfully gets unionized. This is a powerful moment in the labor union for retail workers and an example of what can happen when people come together. We will also discuss a hilarious moment about cooking chicken, yes, chicken! Actress Paula Patton reminds us that we all have the right to cook it any way we like. 

In life we all make mistakes and as I think of the Oscars incident, I can't help but think that we all have made mistakes. What is sticking out in my mind is the impact of childhood trauma and the fact that we've all overdosed on this story. Why is this story so interesting and compelling to the general public. One thing, I am focused on is healing, how to use this as a teaching moment and the imp...

There has been backlash against Will Smith's wife and her influence on this incident. I hold an unpopular opinion and share it here. Do you think it's fair to blame her for the actions that Will Smith took? 

In a recent article Chris Rock shared his childhood trauma and dealing with being 'walked on' As recent as 2 months ago, he did a podcast discussing his history and experiences with bullying and avoiding conflict. A lot of people have joked saying he didn't react quick when he was slapped by Will Smith. Howwever, both of these men have levels of mental health issues and to be fair, no hands are cl...

In life we often can go through lessons in private and lessons in public domain. On Sunday, a painful incident occurred at the Oscar's award show between Chris Rock and Will Smith. In this episode I am discussing my commentaries and observations about life through the lens of trauma, mistakes and recovery. Come join me! 

Are TV viewers bored with traditional TV shows. Recently ended shows - Nick Cannon, Ellen, The Real, Maury & More are ending soon. Is this a pattern of TV viewers bored or is this the pattern of streaming platforms offering other content that is more interesting. Let's talk about it. 

Black News Channel, offered streaming content from a black perspective. Launched in 2020, this digital platform hit the airwaves showing a diverse cast of news staff, weather people, journalists and some fresh faces with seasoned media professionals. On Friday, March 25 via email, the owner informed staff that the channel was being dismantled and informed 230 staff they would not receive severance...

After a Texas-style abortion law was enacted to prevent anyone connected with helping a person to obtain an abortion. That law has encouraged states that want to prevent anyone getting an abortion or out of state abortions occurring in their states to take place. Unprecedented times we are living in. Let's talk about it. 

A TikTok influencer meets a man on Tinder and they match. The same day, they decide to meet up at a public spot for dinner or more? When she arrives she is not attracted to the man and decides to leave. What's the proper way to handle awkward situations when dating people online? Let's talk about it.