Conversations With Katy

Betrayal doesn’t just break your heart; it shakes your sense of reality. In this episode, betrayal recovery specialist Vanessa Cardenas joins me to unpack what really happens after trust is shattered the self-blame, the gaslighting and the long road to healing. Can a relationship recover and if not, how do you rebuild yourself?

Today’s guest is Ryan Dunlap, former hostage negotiator, executive leader and pastor. He’s the creator of The Real Tact Model® and author of How to Untie a Balloon: A Negotiator’s Guide to Avoid Popping Under Pressure , where he shares powerful tools for staying calm, connected and effective when the stakes are high.” If you want to learn how these strategies can help you to improve your relations...

If you are a woman with a dream, this episode is for you. Fumi and I share a powerful conversation about outgrowing relationships that don’t honor you, navigating self-doubt, discovering your life’s purpose and stepping confidently into the woman you’re becoming.

Unless you have been living under a rock you must have seen Nikisha Watson on your timeline. Better know by her thisisrealmama social media handle, this Momfluencer, keeps us engaged with her Caribbean sense of humor and unique takes on everyday life and parenting. But who is the woman behind the laughs, why does she do what she does and in the way that she does? Her story might surprise you!

If you've ever felt stuck, this is the episode for you. It is my open and transparent personal story of how this podcast almost didn't happen.

"You have Cancer" are 3 words that everyone dreads. Yet every year, more than 250,000 women are diagnosed in the US alone and while treatment models vary, very few women are brave enough to chart their own course. It's been a little over two years and Vandana is back with an update!  Was her unconventional decision to forgo the conventional route a mistake or did she make the best decision of...

"I believe that our relationships can reflect our darkest and most vulnerable sides. It can also reveal our strengths and the areas that we need to work on." Shane had a roller-coaster of a marriage. Young and inexperienced, his relationship was plagued with racism, infidelity and abandonment, but he has survived it all. Today, Shane is an ADHD Life, Relationship and Career coach, who teaches othe...

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is quoted as saying, "change is the only constant in life." Yet in many cases, when change comes, it's often greeted with fear and apprehension. So today, I chat with my very dear friend Michael Adams, a Human behavioral specialist as he discusses how unexpected change, the end of a long term relationship, immediately followed by a life changing medical emergency,...

Who would you become if your childhood was filled with anything but love? Monti Washington knows this first hand but was lucky enough to avoid walking the stereotypical road that many young black men in his position would have traveled. Growing up in foster care, abused and abandoned, Monti found the inner strength to ignite his purpose, his calling. Today he has stared in a number of independent...

As a parent, there is no greater joy than to see your child succeed. Kerwin Springer has dedicated his life to, in his words, "Helping Students Win!" With thousands of students from across the Caribbean, who depend on him to guide them through one of the most challenging times of their early academic career.  Kerwin has created the Caribbean's #1 resource for all things CSEC, CAPE and even SA...

What does a man look for when choosing a wife and what does it take to have a long lasting and sustainable relationship? Ken and I discuss what goes into keeping love alive after 16 years and how he and his wife Darcel, have navigated the challenges, redefined their relationship and grown from strength to strength.

Leon Walker is a man who was diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. He has dedicated his life to talking about his disorder in order to help others avoid being caught in a toxic relationship with a narcissist. He explains that narcissists are often very charming and manipulative, making promises they have no intention of keeping. They also have a deep need for attention and admiration,...

What happens when you break the silence? Kirk continues to share about what happened when he shared his story online and the secrets to discovering and learning to walk in your magic!

How does a young boy go from betrayal, sexual assault and the unbelievable silence that is oftentimes associated with child rape to finding his voice? His power and his magic? Kirk shares his inspiring story.

Colin Yearwood an Online Business & Sales Coach bravely stepped in to tackles another listener question. Why would a man spend a number of years living with one woman (unmarried) only to marry another he only knew for a few months? The answer is more interesting than you would think.

Why do men cheat? What do men really wish women knew. Join me as I continue my conversation with Jason and Niko who answer your burning questions. This episode was crazy fun!!

Have you ever wondered what's really on a man's mind? Well in this 2 part episode, I reached out to my friends Jason Hernandez and Nikolai Urbano to answer some of the burning questions, submitted by the women in this community and these guys did not hold back! 

In this season I give the men the opportunity to not only share their stories but to answer your burning questions about Life, Love and Everything in between.

After two seasons, I'm sharing my heart and some of the lessons 2021 has taught me.

We can all attest that living though a pandemic has run havoc on our nerves. For many anxiety levels are through the roof. So I was extremely happy to talk to my latest podcast guest Sarah Falk, a 4 time Cancer survivor who shared tips on how to deal with Health Anxiety and so much more!

What does it take to have a long lasting, loving and successful relationship? This is the questions I wanted answered when I decided to chat with Jeline. Jeline and Sheldon have been married for the past 24 years and continue to be great friends and lovers. Both successful in life and in love, I wanted the to know their secret and Jeline shared it all!

A miscarriage carries with it, so many emotions, from feelings of loss to thinking that something is 'wrong with you' but Natasha Carlow shares her story of strength and hope as she reminders us, that in times like these, we do not not have to go through these moments alone, for help and support is always available. *Please note: there are some sound quality issues with this recording but the info...

Monogamous or Polyamorous? What say you?  Some would argue that we are not monogamous by nature but only sit in this space because of societal norms. While others believe that we all long to find the "one". This is the concept that I discuss with Lena Lang who shares her own explorations and findings from her personal journey, into Polyamory.

When it comes to dealing with grief and loss never will we be more tested than in the middle of a Global Pandemic! Life continues even in the middle of it all and almost daily, we are forced to deal with our feelings surrounding death and loss. In this episode, I talk to Lisa Keefauver, who tells me about what an unexplained illness and the sudden death of her husband taught her about loss and gri...

Michelle Borel describes herself as woman who is focused on love and the power of "I am!" She is a Radio personality, television host, producer, marketer and author! Flowing with energy, she spoke to me about the inspiration behind her writings and how you too, can tap into the power of manifestation and self-love.