Trash the Checklist

In this episode of Trash the Checklist , we sit down with The Urban Counselor , Dana Lewis of Whole Life Center Services , to explore how therapy can be a powerful tool for men—especially Black men—far beyond crisis moments. Dana, a Black Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), brings a wealth of experience and cultural understanding to his practice, helping clients feel seen, heard, and respected...

If you're like the hosts of Trash the Checklist Podcast, then you probably grew up inundated with information about how bad marijuana was for you. But within the past 10 years, the research and some of the social taboo around marijuana use, especially for medicinal purposes, has led to some great discoveries about how the plant can benefit so many people in so many way. Trash the Checklist we...

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Yay!! But beyond being "aware", what other actionable steps can and should we be taking to make sure our own lives aren't continuously interrupted with this disease?  Tiffany and Yolanda have mothers who have had breast cancer. They're sure many of their listening audience has some experience with a family member, friend, or co...

The thrill of the open road and the vastness of the world called this top-tier professional, Melanie LeGrande, to leave a great career and engage in the excitement of a travel adventure. Check out Mel on the Map's story of how she came to make the decision to call it quits at her job and to embark on a 3 1/2 month trip that has impacted how she sees herself. For all the "I can't&quo...

In this episode Yolanda and Tiffany share what they were doing during their spring/summer break and tease season 3 episodes. The upcoming season will have guests that talk about everything from unique marriage arrangements, cross-country travel, sexology, the use of cannabis, the single life of confident women, getting your ideas to production, and another "men takeover" episode. Expect...

Yolanda and Tiffany take a moment to evaluate how far they've come since 2021's Financial Literacy Awareness month. And they admit, they're coming along, but have a way to go.  But they know they aren't the only ones who find dealing with wealth and finances to be a challenge. Thankfully, there are people like Jayne Ellegard, the founder of Ellegant Wealth , who have taken the...

In case you hadn't noticed, the hosts of Trash the Checklist took a pause from recording episodes of the podcast. But, like the committed ladies they are, they had to get back to it. In this episodes the hosts discuss the impact of being stressed and overwhelmed on one's physical health and offer some realistic strategies that ANYONE can employ to combat the struggles when the stress of...

Love is in the air for many people during the month of February. Whether you are married, in a relationship, recently out of one, or ready to begin anew, this episode with marriage coach, Mrs. Laura Gethers is for you! Gethers is the founder of Love Harder Marriage Coaching and utilizes strategies that help couples see that there's no "I" in "Team." She offers practical st...

Sometimes the quest to lose weight and to get healthy becomes a short range focus on quick dieting and a few weeks of "going hard" to reach  a certain number on a scale or for a laboratory test. Goals that often last for the short term.  In this episode Yolanda and Tiffany discuss the possibilities that exist within being a vegan and seeing it as an attainable lifestyle with Ms. Naeemah...

The Great Resignation is upon us! Yolanda and Tiffany have shared their own fears about branching out and using their own talents to build a business, so in this episode, they've brought on someone who could help. Enter, Mrs. Angela Accomando, the host of "End the Hustle" podcast and facilitator of women's empowerment seminars! She has over 20 years of experience with entrepren...

It's almost a new year and Yolanda and Tiffany are thinking ahead to what 2022 might be like. While there are people out there who will be driven by the dawning of a new year and will be planning and working really hard to make life changes, there are some of us who want a quieter entry into the new year. This episode of the podcast will review a "Top 5 ways" to head into the new ye...

Of course we can evaluate the impact of our decisions on our own lives, but what about the lives of others? In this episode the hosts discuss the impact of the "checklist life" on their oldest children. They've invited in Tre, Tiffany's son, and Taylour, Yolanda's daughter, to discuss what they've learned from their mothers, both positive and negative as it relates to...

Two men, one married, one divorced but still believing in love, are ready to discuss men's Top 5 Complaints about their relationship experiences with the women in their lives.  Corey Goodwin is a college-educated, long time educator, coach, and a new author of the book, Falling in Love with Baseball in Nine Innings. He has been featured on Baltimore's local news due to his commitment to...

 It's Homecoming, y'all.!! Michael Jackson once asked, "Do you remember?" and Mary J. Blige said, "You remind me" and Ahmad once said, "Back in the day..."  So it's clear that going back in time to reflect on and think about things that happened and the things that you did  when you were younger is a big part of life.  Join Yolanda and Tiffany as they u...

Yolanda and Tiffany are back for the 2nd season of Trash the Checklist Podcast. In this episode they bridge the unfinished business from season 1 to their desire to dive deeper into topics like marriage, children, intimacy, and career, but with a renewed focus on leaving the checklists behind.  Join them as they discuss how their break went and how they want to move into the next season of the pod...

Congratulations are in order! The hosts of Trash the Checklist Podcast use this episode to reflect on what they've learned after completing their first season of their podcast focused on how to live life on their own terms. They're works in progress, but it's progress nonetheless. Where to find us: https://www.facebook.com/TTCLPodcast @dr. Yo on Instagram for Yolanda @trash_the_chec...

Frustration. Insecurity. Pay.  A pandemic. These are major reasons contributing to more people seeking to make their own paths through creating their own businesses. On this episode the hosts talk to author, publisher, motivational speaker, and social media influencer, Ms. Tamika Hall about making the decision to leave stability and to make a move to trash the checklist and go out on her own compl...

The hosts discuss ways in which they confront the obstacles to self care and provide listeners with some easy ideas to try in order to incorporate self care to reach personal contentment. #selfcare #freetobe #yogawithadriene #blackplanters  Where to find us: https://www.facebook.com/TTCLPodcast @dr. Yo on Instagram for Yolanda @trash_the_checklist_podcast on Instagram How to reach us directly for...

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. As such, Yolanda and Tiffany wanted to share their own personal journeys to seeking therapy. They present and discuss several myths about counseling and provide a space for those who feel that they may need counseling or therapy, to take that first step. If you feel that you may need counseling/therapy, please check out www.nami.org or another mental...

Not one of us is immune to the traditions and expectations of society, even when we try to push back on these commonly held beliefs and philosophies. Yolanda and Tiffany are no different. In this episode they discuss how they have wrestled with traditional expectations associated with gender roles in their homes and offer some advice on how others might navigate these roles in their own relationsh...

In this episode the hosts invite in professional help to discuss and critique their money checklists. With financial professional, Brian Melton, the friends share about being unsure about what direction to take around their finances and the impact of how their earlier financial learning and current life situations around debt, saving, and investing may need to change in order for them to attain th...

In this episode the hosts tackle the very personal topic of body image and more specifically, the unrealistic expectations that they've tried to uphold about weight and physical appearance. They also discuss what strategies they've used to become more comfortable with themselves, even as they continue to find themselves challenged in these areas.  Where to find us: https://www.facebook.c...

Friends discuss the traditional "adulting" checklists that have governed their lives and take this opportunity to push back on the concept of doing things in life just because it's what's expected, instead of choosing to follow a slightly different path, one that hasn't been prescribed, that may bring personal success and true happiness. Where to find us: https://www.faceb...

In this episode the hosts discuss the expectations that they and others may have when it comes to adult friendships. Do you expect too much or too little from those you call friends? Do you need to trash the checklist that may hinder your ability to build strong, lasting friendships?  Where to find us: https://www.facebook.com/TTCLPodcast @dr. Yo on Instagram for Yolanda @trash_the_checklist_podca...

Adulting and the expectations associated with it can be daunting. Trash the Checklist is a no-pressure-added discussion facilitated by best friends, family women, and 20 year career professionals, Tiffany Byrd and Yolanda Holloway. The hosts have a lot of years of living by set expectations so they bring a realistic perspective to discussions that will help listeners become happy with exploring al...