Answering The Inner Call (formerly FEEL GOOD The Podcast)

In the United States it is estimated that over 22 million jobs have been lost during the pandemic. So far, guest Sarah Russell has lost a few jobs and counting. A performing artist, she details her experience of losing her first of several jobs nearly overnight and how she's been dealing with these financially uncertain times.

What is white privilege and does it exist? A candid conversation about white (male) privilege and race in America with co-founder of the Global Leadership Forum, Bob Ness (a white man) and host Malika Lee (an African American woman). Along with personal stories, they explore some steps individuals can take to address the divide.  Recorded in 2019, this episode is dedicated to and in memory of Ahma...

Taking Responsibility: Being accountable for something within one's power. Guest Fran Lewbel and host Malika Lee discuss Taking Responsibility and credit this one attribute as the catalyst for healing and changing their lives. Fran expands by detailing how it transformed her and her 20+ year marriage which is now better than ever. Contact us: Fran Lewbel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-lewbel-86...

A candid conversation with Founder of Trap Vinyasa Abiola Akanni as she shares her career journey of repeatedly making courageous choices to follow her heart. This is a first generation heroine's journey of disappointing parents, eviction notices, God's love, and now a thriving yoga business. *Due to COVID-19 Abiola is now offering her amazing classes online. Please support! Guest Contact: IG & Yo...

Host Malika Lee shares some wellness practices that keep her mentally and emotionally grounded during COVID 19.

With Guest Joel Grow, PhD Clinical Psychologist & shame enthusiast we explore shame, vulnerability, and connection made famous by Brene Brown PhD's work. Also discussed: What shame is, the ways it can be expressed, and how to use it as a catalyst for deeper connection with ourselves and others.  You can find more about Joel at http://joelgrow.com/

Guest Abiola Akanni founder of Trap Vinyasa insists Body Positivity is more subjective and expansive than accepting all shapes and sizes of physical bodies. She details her healing journey from self hatred and drug abuse to seeing her Light. You can find more about Abiola at https://www.trapvinyasa.com/

Arnetia Davis discusses therapy, warning signs, dating, and how she and her kids grieve and honor their family's patriarch who passed away suddenly 5 years ago. Recorded prior to the fatal helicopter crash where Kobe Bryant, daughter Gigi, and 9 others passed away, this episode gives voice to the loved ones left behind.

They say actions speak louder than words. With that idea in mind, FEEL GOOD host Malika Lee enrolls two friends as FG Social Scientists, Debbie and Emily, to take it to the streets. With the intention to leave people feeling good and armed with a few tools up their sleeves listen to see if their experiment worked.

After sustaining life-threatening injuries, guest Maurice Aytch details his experience of his physical death and Life on the other side, what it taught him, and what he wants us all to consider. Often what Maurice details is called a Near Death Experience; this title is inspired by Rev Dr Michael Beckwith who refers to them as Near LIFE experiences. Keep an eye out for the Freedom With Forgiveness...

We all think we have more time. At the age of 35 Arnetia Davis went from being a wife and mother of 2 kids to a widow and single mother over night. She shares the love story of how she & her husband met, the day he passed away, how she took care of herself while grieving, and what others can learn from her experience. If there is an adult you love that you may be responsible for if they pass away,...

What are the Holiday Blues and do you have them? The show's guest is Dr. Michael Kane who has practiced psychology for over 30 years. He shares his professional expertise along with his personal experience of the Holiday Blues and how we can be kind to ourselves this season. You can find more about our guest at http://lovingtheself.com/

Ghosting, catfishing, and navigating rejection, oh my! Guest Lori Cash Richards, a Spiritual Psychologist (& dating enthusiast), has gone on over 50 dates in a year. Join us as we discuss personal stories about the challenging parts of dating. The guest also reviews the host's online dating profile and gives feedback. 

How do you bring consciousness to dating? Guest Lori Cash Richards, a Spiritual Psychologist (& dating enthusiast), shares her dating adventures and learnings from the past year that included going on over 50 dates. She insists dating is an opportunity for growth, learning, and upliftment. You may never see dating the same! Themes: Online dating, boundary setting, #Me Too, deal breakers, vulnerabi...

This conversation explores how fear (of water or other things) may not be just your own. Regardless of where the fear comes from you can work through it. Using Miracle Swimming techniques for fear of water, we discuss step by step examples of applying these techniques to other areas we experience fear like money, going to the doctor, & stepping into new territory. Guests: Cori Myka, Orca School sw...

We're all afraid of something! Using fear of water as an entry point, a lively talk ensues w/ Cori Myka (swim instructor for adults afraid of water) and Christa, a graduate of swim school. THEMES: How fear shows up and how to face it. You can connect with Cori at: https://www.orcaswimschool.com/