Unpacking Love

THE SELF-LOVE PROJECT EP. 8 features 30 amazing guests who share their thoughts on whether their relationships with others feed into their self-love.  What are your thoughts about the topic? Let me know @unpackinglove on IG. I would love to hear from you!  Thank you for listening!  Music - 'Ndiwe' by Masa Caroleen & 'Kyima' by Lanucess 

THE SELF-LOVE PROJECT EP. 7 features 31 amazing guests who share their experiences with self-forgiveness and self-compassion.  Do you find it easier to forgive yourself or to forgive others? What helps you forgive yourself? How do you show yourself compassion? Let me know @unpackinglove on IG. I would love to hear from you!  Thank you for listening!  Music - 'Ndiwe' by Masa Caroleen &...

THE SELF-LOVE PROJECT EP. 6 features 32 amazing guests who share their experiences with struggling to say no to others and how they overcame these challenges. Self-love often involves setting boundaries and effectively communicating your needs and expectations. Tune in to learn a thing or two! What has helped you say no to others? Let me know @unpackinglove on IG. I would love to hear from you!  T...

THE SELF-LOVE PROJECT EP. 5 is brought to you by 33 amazing guests sharing what they've done to improve themselves over the years. Self-improvement is definitely an essential aspect of self-love & my guests understood the assignment & delivered! What are some things you've done to improve yourself? Let me know @unpackinglove on IG. I would love to hear from you! Thank you for liste...

THE SELF-LOVE PROJECT EP. 4 is presented to you by 31 incredible guests diving into all things self-celebration! Tune in to find out whether they celebrate themselves, reasons why they do or do not, and how they go about practicing it if they do. Do you celebrate yourself or your achievements? Why or why not? If you do, how do you self-celebrate? Let me know on IG @unpackinglove. Always happy to h...

THE SELF-LOVE PROJECT EP. 3 is brought to you by 32 amazing guests sharing their self-reflection practices and what self-awareness means to them. How would you answer the prompt? Let me know @unpackinglove on IG. Always happy to hear from you! Thank you for listening! Music - 'Ndiwe' by Masa Caroleen & 'Kyima' by Lanucess

THE SELF-LOVE PROJECT EP. 2 is presented to you by 33 phenomenal guests sharing what self-care means to them and how they practice it. What does it mean to you and how do you practice it? Let me know @unpackinglove on IG. Always happy to hear from you! Thank you for listening! Music - 'Ndiwe' by Masa Caroleen & 'Kyima' by Lanucess

THE SELF-LOVE PROJECT kicks off with 32 phenomenal guests sharing what self-love means to them. What does self-love mean to you? Let me know @unpackinglove on IG. Always happy to hear from you! Thank you for listening! Music - 'Ndiwe' by Masa Caroleen & 'Kyima' by Lanucess

Pastor Keith shares the 8 topics that he covers with couples in premarital counseling sessions. Tune in to hear about the importance of premarital counseling and the significance of these topics in this episode! Here are some timestamps for easier future reference: - Intro: What is it & Why is it important? - 18:02 Expectations  - 29:25 The Possibility Of Children - 41:37 Finances  - 54:49 Ext...

Oye & I share our thoughts about prenups in this episode. Grab your favorite beverage and tune in for a good time! What are your thoughts about prenups? Yay or Nay? Let me know @unpackinglove on IG! For more of Oye, check out 'Being In A Relationship & Breakfast Management - feat. Oye | 69'! Thanks for listening!  Music - 'Ndiwe' by Masa Caroleen

Kicking off our premarital series with a focus on medical tests that couples might consider before tying the knot. I am not a medical professional; I've simply read some online articles and wanted to share my findings here. It's crucial to conduct your own research for a comprehensive understanding of these tests. Think of this episode as a platform to raise awareness about important consi...

Colin opens up about his journey through a divorce, sharing personal experiences and the valuable lessons he gained along the way. It's a candid conversation filled with insights and reflections that you won't want to miss. If you have any questions for Colin, feel free to DM me on IG @unpackinglove. Thanks for listening!  Music - 'Ndiwe' by Masa Caroleen 

*Alexa play 'Talk' by Khalid* ....Can we just talk? Referenced Article - https://www.iecouplescounseling.com/blog/how-to-have-a-relationship-check-in-with-your-partner?format=amp

Sneha shares her long-distance love journey with us and we dive into the perks & challenges of long-distance relationships....and hey, if you're in an LDR or thinking about taking the plunge, we've got some nuggets of wisdom for you! Tune in & don't forget to hit that share button - let's spread the love! What are your thoughts about LDRs? Yay or Nay? Let me know @unpacking...

Charles shares what "being established" means to him & dives into why some guys prefer to have their lives sorted out before settling down, rather than figuring things out while in a relationship. Notable phrases in this episode? Glad you asked! - "the hoe phase", "some of your brothers have left some of our sisters wounded" & "there's a difference be...

Zoe is back! This time we talk about the value of introducing your partner to your friends and meeting theirs..... Tune in to find out who said this ".....but also I know that my friend likes men so I'm like uh uh let me solidify what I have with my man before I take him to her". Listen, A TIME was had recording this! What are your thoughts about all this? Let me know @unpackinglove...

Zoe & I dive into the world of friendships and relationships, chatting about the fine line between spilling the beans and keeping things private..... "You have to understand that Judas was also a disciple" - Zoe #micdrop. Tune in! What are your thoughts about all this? Let me know @unpackinglove on IG! Thanks for listening!  Music - 'Ndiwe' by Masa Caroleen 

Shae & I unpack attachment in this episode - what it means to be attached to someone, how we get attached and practical steps we can take to not get attached too quickly or to the wrong people, especially in the talking stage. Listen, some personal stories were shared in this one lol... Sometimes experience truly is the best teacher... What has worked for you in this area of life? Let me know...

Dela & I unpack "mama's boy" definitions, pros & cons of being in a relationship with one, and our thoughts on why "mama's boy" often carries a negative connotation, while "daddy's girl" does not. What are your thoughts about mama's boys? Let me know @unpackinglove on IG   ⁠https://instagram.com/unpackinglove/⁠ ! Check out 'Love Story 6 - D...

Mawuena joins me in this 'Flags' episode! This one covered dating ultimatums, a man insisting on splitting all checks, a man being friends with his ex, multiple occurrences of one female character on his online dating profile, a man wanting you to leave your job after you get married & a man who's a mama's boy. Bonus term: "glucose guardian"! We had a time! What do yo...

Puwayi & I share our thoughts about the whole situation - the dressing, the dancing at the concert, the tweets, the merch, the 'Boyfriend' song/video and everything in between. Here are some links & tweets: - The Usher concert https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oIvHeQirlgY - Tweet 1: “It’s the outfit tho.. you a mom”  - Tweet 2: "We live in a generation where a man of the family d...

Passi tells us through 6 stories if he would tell his friend, acquaintance, or friend's girlfriend if they were being cheated on. (....that's right, that last bit is whether he would tell on his boy who's cheating!) When I tell you this guy is hilarious! JUST VIBES! Call him Mr 'Cheating Detector'. What would you do in these situations? Would you tell or not? Let me know @unpac...

Would Yolanda & I tell our friend, acquaintance, or friend's boyfriend if they were being cheated on? (....that's right, that last bit is whether we would tell on a friend who's cheating!) Teaser phrases: "Does being a silent witness make you an accomplice?" & "...I'm coming to you as a woman...." We had a blast recording this - just VIBES! What would yo...

Kylie (a Psychology PhD candidate) & I unpack cheating from a psychological standpoint in this Q&A episode. Join us as we cover motives, trust, guilt, confessions, the 'gut feeling', different responses to being cheated on, trauma, how to better oneself and/or the relationship after cheating occurs, questions to ask yourself after you have been cheated on or after you have cheated,...

Keisha's storytime is wild! Let's unpack cheating, being cheated on & being a side chick. A storytime involving sneaky links, exes, friends, passwords, screenshots, nighttime research, gut feelings, gaslighting, alcohol, physical & emotional cheating, Tinder, neglect, trust, guilt, forgiveness & more. From rabbits to cold turkey... Welcome to 'Entanglement City'! Be sur...