Dread Talks

In this heartfelt conversation, Nicole Renee shares the profound lessons she learned from the sudden loss of her mother to cervical cancer. Through her personal experience, she emphasizes the importance of financial preparedness, organization, and the need for essential documents like wills and life insurance. Nicole reflects on her mother's legacy of love and selflessness while urging listene...

In this Dread Talk, Mia Hanks shares her personal experience of being married to a covert narcissist, detailing the gradual realization of her partner's narcissistic traits and the emotional toll it took on her. The discussion explores the dynamics of narcissistic relationships, including love bombing, manipulation, and gaslighting, as well as the exhaustion and guilt that often accompany such...

In this conversation, Casey shares her deeply personal journey through infertility and IVF treatments, highlighting the emotional and logistical challenges faced along the way. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding infertility, the low success rates of IVF, and the grief associated with each setback. Casey reflects on her decision to stop fertility treatments and how she found acceptance in...

In this conversation, Kayce Hodos shares her journey to motherhood, discussing the choices she made and the societal pressures she faced. The discussion delves into the reality of motherhood, contrasting expectations with actual experiences, and highlights the importance of community support. They explore the pressure to appear perfect and the need for honesty among mothers about their struggles....

In this conversation, Nicole Renee and Deanna Seymour discuss the misconceptions surrounding online business success, the pressure to create high-priced courses, the challenges faced by new entrepreneurs, and the need for a more realistic understanding of the online business landscape.  They emphasize the importance of skepticism and due diligence when considering purchasing online courses or prog...

In this conversation, Nicole Renee discusses the often glamorized perception of entrepreneurship and contrasts it with the harsh realities that many business owners face. She highlights the challenges of starting and running a business, including financial instability, the unpredictability of cash flow, and the emotional toll it can take. Additionally, she addresses the complexities of balancing b...

In this conversation, Nicole Renee explores the pervasive nature of gossip, its emotional impact on individuals, and the motivations behind why people engage in gossip. Through personal anecdotes, she illustrates the hurt caused by gossip and offers strategies for resilience, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and surrounding oneself with supportive individuals. Takeaways Gossip can spr...

This conversation delves into the complexities of parenting teenagers, focusing on the challenges of rebellion, the impact of rules, societal expectations, and the consequences of judgment from peers and parents. It emphasizes the importance of understanding teenage behavior, offering support, and fostering open communication to navigate this challenging developmental stage. Takeaways Raising teen...

  In this conversation, Nicole Renee expresses her deep concerns about Trump's upcoming inauguration and the implications his presidency holds for various marginalized communities. She reflects on her emotional response to the election results and emphasizes the importance of recognizing privilege while advocating for those less fortunate. The discussion transitions into actionable strategies for...

It's like TED Talks...but about topics we avoid. Money, sex, relationship problems, mental illness, death...no topic is off limits. You're thinking it but probably keeping it to yourself. On Dread Talks, we say it aloud.