Surrender2Thrive

We couldn’t leave romantic relationships out of the conversation because for the first time, Vic and I are both single and it’s been interesting! In this week’s episode, we wrap up February's Theme as we continued to discuss navigating our singlehood, being tired of being hopeful for love, and healing while dating, and why being “healed” doesn't exist. Enjoying the Podcast? Let us know! Please lea...

February's Theme: "Intimate Relationships" We couldn’t leave romantic relationships out of the conversation because for the first time, Vic and I are both single and it’s been interesting… In this week’s episode, we discussed navigating our singlehood, being tired of being hopeful for love, healing while dating, and why being “healed” doesn’t exist.  Enjoying the Podcast? Let us know! Please...

February's Theme: "Intimate Relationships" In part one of this week's episode, we continue to share our perspectives on the cost of moving in silence and our plans to co-create experiences in our community that support our well-being and us being unapologetically in progress! Enjoying the Podcast? Let us know! Please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast or Spotify or share episodes so others...

February's Theme: "Intimate Relationships" Is it necessary to move in silence? Is moving in silence a trauma response? Why does our joy need protecting? In part one of this week's episode, we are joined by our friend Grace to discuss the cost of moving in silence, starting with our personal experiences in limiting our joy, resistance in fully showing up and showing out, and relational and cultural...

February's Theme: “Intimate Relationships”  Brace yourselves for this unfiltered and intimate dive into a father’s perspective on raising daughters! In this week's episode, we sit down with our fathers as they guide us into their fatherhood journeys to share funny childhood memories, how they have broken generational cycles, self-care for men, Vic’s dad throwing her prom date a bullet (haha),...

We all want to be happy, right? But what if you’re not? In this week’s episode, we discussed extending grace to ourselves when we feel unhappy, defining grace, and barriers to being kind to ourselves. Enjoying the Podcast? Let us know! Please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast or Spotify or share episodes so others can join our community. The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to encourage Black...

In this week’s solo episode, Melony shares her reflections, affirmations, and practices as she navigates life transitions and challenges. The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to encourage Black healers to put themselves first. Every week, we will sit down with folks from our community to have intimate conversations and take a holistic and honest dive into what it means to be well. The Surrender2Thriv...

Stop discounting yourself and check your receipts! In this week’s episode, we share experiences and barriers that make us feel paralyzed in our growth and how we can honor the greatness within us, aka “I know” (who the f**ck I am) energy! Episode inspired by Tim Ross’s “How to Deal with Paralyzed Potential” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX4LuNJXsC4 Audio clip by Taraji P. Henson via @sist...

Happy New Year!!! We kick off season 4 to share our reflections from 2022 and how we intend to move through 2023 with trust and discipline. The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to encourage Black healers to put themselves first. Every week, we will sit down with folks from our community to have intimate conversations and take a holistic and honest dive into what it means to be well. The Surrender2Thr...

On the final episode of season 3, we are joined by Ambria @ahandfuloflit on IG to discuss our experiences navigating friendships as adults, the importance of embodying child-like energy, motherhood, and so much more! The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to encourage Black healers to put themselves first. Every week, we will sit down with folks from our community to have intimate conversations and tak...

Is it love that makes us blind? Or do we lack accountability in love? On this week's "Shoot the Shit" (STS) episode, we were joined again by Ambria, aka @ahandfuloflit on IG, to use the Netflix show “Love is Blind” as a backdrop to discuss if love is really blind. Yes, the question can be annoying, but hey...some of us ain't figured it out yet!  Stay tuned for next week's STS episode with Amb...

If you are NOT a lover of books, you wouldn't understand! On this week's "Shoot the Shit" (STS) episode, we were joined by Ambria, aka @ahandfuloflit on IG, to discuss how Ambria feels seen through the stories and characters she reads about, why Judy B. Jones was Vic's thing, Mel admitted to stealing "The Coldest Winter Ever" (and she ain't giving it back!), and so much more! Stay tuned for next w...

In this week's episode, we were joined by Nico Marie to discuss navigating the path of the multi-passionate, prioritizing our well-being when life gets busy, holding space for heavy emotions, getting your emotional needs met through community, and so much more! The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to encourage Black healers to put themselves first. Every week, we will sit down with folks from our com...

In this week's episode, we were joined by Kezia, Tiffany, and Nicole of Healing Spaces STL to have a candid conversation about embracing our humanness as we care for ourselves and others. The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to encourage Black healers to put themselves first. Every week, we will sit down with folks from our community to have intimate conversations and take a holistic and honest dive...

In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with our friend Keana Nwaneri aka @thebougietherapist, to share lessons we are learning through our current life transitions and the challenges, practices and tools assisting us through our journey, and how Mel has experienced healing through flirting?! The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to encourage Black healers to put themselves first. Every w...

In this week's episode, we invited previous guest, colleague, and friend Keana Nwaneri aka @thebougietherapist, to discuss our journey with navigating current life transitions and the challenges that come along with them. STAY TUNED FOR PART 2! Check out the previous episode with Keana: "29. How can emotional trauma impact our desire to create and maintain lasting relationships?" The Surrender2Thr...

It's been a while, huh? In this week's solo episode, I share my intentions for the brand going forward and...I might even called you out (haha). Enjoy! The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to encourage Black healers to put themselves first. Every week, we will be sitting down with folks from our community to have intimate conversations and take a holistic and honest dive into what it means to be well...

In this week's episode, we discussed some of the most commonly used terms in the wellness and mental health spaces, what they mean, why we use them, and how you may be misusing them. The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to inspire communities of color to heal their relationship with their emotions, themselves, and others. Every week we will be sitting down with special guests and experts from our com...

In this week's episode, we discussed the conflict that arises when you are changing, and the people around you don't like it.   Show mentioned in the episode: This Is Us: Season 6, Episode 12 "Katoby" The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to inspire communities of color to heal their relationship with their emotions, themselves, and others.  Every week we will be sitting down with speci...

In this week's episode, Renee & Crystal of SUGA joined us to discuss how to cultivate friendships and community in life + business, navigating diversity within friendships, how building community and connections is necessary for elevation, vulnerability, so much more! Connect with Renee & Crystal on IG @suga_stl Website: www.sugastl.com The Surrender2Thrive Podcast is hosted by Melony Cray...

The month of April will be discussing all things friendships and how they contribute to the state of our mental and emotional wellbeing. In this week's episode, we are joined by the Surrender2Thrive Mastermind Circle members Crystal and Chris to share our thoughts on whether we would participate in therapy with a friend to heal friendship conflict or trauma. Also, Mel and Vic practice honest expre...

The month of April will be discussing all things friendships and how they contribute to the state of our mental and emotional wellbeing. In this week's episode, we discuss traumatic experiences in our friendships, factors that can contribute to friendship trauma, ways we have maintained the health of our friendship, and so much more.  The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to inspire communities o...

In this week's episode, Vic and Mel normalize conversations about grief by sharing personal experiences with grief and loss. The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to inspire communities of color to heal their relationship with their emotions, themselves, and others. Every week we will be sitting down with special guests and experts from our community to have intimate conversations and take a holistic...

In this week's episode, Keana Nwaneri, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, joined us to discuss how emotional trauma impacts our desire to create and maintain lasting and healthy relationships.  Things we will explore (discussion starts @ 11:50) -defining emotional trauma -characteristics of someone who has experienced emotional trauma -unresolved effects of emotional trauma and it’s impact on...

In this week's episode, Vic and I discuss how "reframing" can be helpful in learning to honor your emotions. We also share personal experiences in understanding why we are so emotional.  The Surrender2Thrive Podcast aims to inspire communities of color to heal their relationship with their emotions, themselves, and others. Every week we will be sitting down with special guests and experts fro...