When People Listen - The Podcast

Verbalizing emotions/feelings doesn't make us weak, but our society has been heavily & generationally conditioned to believe the opposite. There is power that comes from releasing - secrets, withholding the unload of feelings around life can damage your entire being in many different ways...your mental is connected throughout your body & your body may say & carry what you fail to l...

Entering a new relationship or Re-establishing an old one a.k.a "Spinning the block?" New seasons require grace & transparency, BUT off-gate, it can be scary to process. Here's a short snippet regarding the matter & how perspective is everything. Enjoy!

Last episode, we discussed what abandonment looked like, how they affect others & what we can do to notice them/increase self-awareness...Well now, You get to hear my personal struggle with them firsthand & the various things I dealt with. Behavior will always reflect the environment one may be in; this was mine. Enjoy & contact me if anything resonates with you. Much love <3

Happy New Year ! We're back , ladies & gentleman & Welcome new WPL Fam ! In this Pod, we discuss what abandonment issues look like & where they come from...with a little friendly nudge of encouragement .

SO....I was scrolling on SM one day & witnessed men feeling like they are unable to start their healing journey. I know life be "life-in,'" but does that mean we rule out strides towards growth & development? This is for my Melanin Kings - Respecfully. You are love, valued, & needed. Here's Healing Journey pt.2!

"I'm on my 'Healing Journey. '' * sips herbal tea with pinky raised * I'm sure you've heard plenty of people attest to growing on the quest to become whole & handled relationships healthily. However, everything in life is a process. Healing is far from easy & can sometimes feel worse than what you've been accustomed to experiencing even if it was toxic. Ton...

We're back again! I know it's been a while but life has been Life-in'! Here a raw moment of encouragement to myself & you all. Thank you so much for rocking with "When People Listen."

It's the END of the first month of 2023 & the grind has been real for some of us... This a candid moment of encouragement for anyone that needs to be uplifted & affirmations offered to meditate on whenever you need. I hope this offers a moment of relief you can use for self-care. I'm here to serve & hope this helps you take a breather, have a good cry, or realize that you have the righ...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! It's a new year, but in the influx of resolutions & new goals, some may find it hard to change their life because of certain feelings, mindsets & behaviors that may stem from the past, delay present, & hinder the future "them." Here's part one! 

Everything we need to get over is in our power to own our choices. No matter what life dishes out accountability is critical in our efforts to grow mentally & make necessary life changes. Let's chat about that! Text (910) 407-4078 for episode access, live chat or feedback on the podcast!

If you need help, GET HELP! No shame ALLOWED!  Here's a frank, unscripted chat about the stigma on therapy within the black community! Text us live for discussion - (910) 407-4078

Triggers are rooted in past trauma, but our emotions should not keep us hostage to unhealthy, reactive behavior; For our behavior is tied to our character! Let’s talk about what triggers look like, how they affect us, & what we can do to better manage them.

Procrastinate often? Binge-watch shows or comfort eat as emotional distraction? Turn up with the crew when you know you should be doing productive things? Making choices that go against your growth & development as a person counts as self-sabotage. We're discussing The Who, what, where, when, why & how on this new-found concept in psychology & mental health awareness.

We have an unscripted, transparent chat on mutual respect & love in the black community…& why it’s diminished over time. Text (910) 407-4078 for feedback, comments, thoughts! 

A lot of factors attribute to stress in life; both controllable & uncontrollable. We're diving deeper into the outward contributors to stress, health issues and conditions induced by stress, & encouragement to acknowledge and change the way we handle negative thoughts & emotions. ~ This episode is continuation of the prior podcast (Ep. 5.) Please listen to it beforehand.~

Everyone experiences stress, yeah? Of course; good or bad. How we manage it is what really matters!  We discuss the body's natural mechanisms for resolving stress, poor, normalized   habits & healthy solutions that improve our mental stability & aid overall wellness simultaneously.

Creating a "safe space" for others is not always easy, but it is doable from one caring friend to another. It helps loved ones process stress in trying times, and us "holding" that space for them means being present in their most uncomfortable moment. We discuss who needs these spaces the most, the effects of the post-pandemic world, and ways we are able to cultivate mental/emotional safety in cha...

We dig deep into the meaning of joy & happiness, why we don’t experience joy enough & what can be done to change the narrative of the negative stigmas that have been placed on African-Americans.

We discuss what self-love is, its past & present stigmas, how it affects mental health & ways to increase it in daily practice.

Introduction of the intent of podcast, the host & assessing the poem “Our Deepest Fear” by Marianne Williamson; reflecting on modern statistics of mental health, and affirming the importance of Self-worth.