Embracing The Fight

In this Episode of Embracing The Fight, Erica has a special guest that sheds light on the mixed messages that he has encountered while dating after 40. It is very clear that men and women don't think the same. What we say and do sometimes needs clarity to forge any relationship. Either way, both parties must be ready. In this case, communication is the true key to building the foundational trust i...

As 2023 draws to a close, take a chance to reflect on your year. Know that greater is coming if you can remove the negativity. In this Episode of Embracing the Fight, Erica reflects on her year and the impact it will have on 2024. Are you ready to keep it real, reflect, and correct? Join Erica in this year ending reflection, so that you may do so as well.

In this Episode of Embracing the Fight, Erica has a candid conversation with Shermonte Thomas concerning dating. With this being the age of social media, single people who are 40+ find themselves in a very different space. This unfamiliar territory comes with factors you would not normally face when you are dating in your 20's and 30's. The finances, family dynamic, health, social status, all come...

Have you ever been so angry that you could not forgive? Are you still holding a grudge against a person for wronging you? Would you be able to forgive if they permanently and traumatically injured you? Could you turn your situation around into something positive? In Episode 49, my guest Fletcher Cleaves shares his traumatic story and how it helped him to apply and move forward with the power of fo...

Ever feel like you don't belong? Do you have a gift that makes you appear weird or crazy? Did you self isolate or self medicate? In this episode of Embracing The Fight my guest transparently describes these emotions generated during his formative years to adulthood. He has found the formula that relieved him of depression and suicidal thoughts. Know that you are not alone and he has survived to te...

In Episode 47, Erica has a candid conversation with an old tennis friend concerning his health struggles. It's amazing how a tennis ball and perseverance combined will help you win a fight you didn't know you had. Family and friends helped him fight, but staying true to the game of tennis allowed his body to get strong and continue to fight. Check it out. Follow Embracing The Fight on social media...

This episode of Embracing the Fight features an amazing, beautiful, Christian woman who has seen God's hand in her life. I was struggling with waiting on my healing and subsequent diagnosis. And then I prayed. I asked God to show me his love. His power. His healing. He brought me Brittany. And He is allowing Brittany to share her story with us. If you have never witnessed a miracle, take a moment...

In this episode of Embracing the Fight, Erica candidly talks about the type of support you need in your life before anything happens, while you are going through, and when it is over. Imagine having no one to turn to because all you are surrounded with is a bunch of takers. Prayer, the power of discernment, and being able to adhere to what is revealed will help you in this process. Take a moment t...

In the Episode of Embracing the Fight, Erica has a guest, who talks about the cycle of love he has experience over his lifetime. From being unequally yolked to poor communication and infidelity, these things heavily impacted how he moved concerning love. His story is very transparent and hopefully it inspires you to never give up on love. As, love has its benefits.

In this episode of Embracing The Fight, Erica talks about the realization of loneliness and the impact it has had on her life. She offers a few scenarios in which she has seen people interact with one another which invoked the thought of loneliness. Take a moment to search your heart for a time when you felt lonely. Can you identify with this? Please join us as we embrace the fight against lonelin...

The worlds of Embracing the Fight and She's Free 2 Fly Podcasts are fusing together on this episode. The hosts, Erica Lamar and De'Shonda Lucas talk about how they met over 30 years ago in Macon, GA up to present day. During the discussion they talk about how they came up with the ideas for their respective podcasts. Also, they converse with one another concerning physical and mental health issues...

Embracing the Fight was created to help normalize the conversation surrounding physical and mental health issues and concerns. In this Bonus Episode, your host and creator, Erica Lamar encourages you to follow your dream, purpose, faith, love, etc... Whatever it is that is in your heart, be consistent, have faith, and see things through the eyes of God and not what we want. This message was create...

Embracing the Fight was designed to help normalize the conversation surrounding physical and mental health issues and concerns. In this episode of Embracing the Fight, Marvin Jackson Jr shares his story and offers insight to what it is like to be in the military, go to war, transition to veteran status, and work to help other veterans live normal and productive lives. If you know of a veteran who...

Today begins a new season of Embracing the Fight. Erica's Official Glow Day was September 29, 2023. On this day, she received a high dose of radioactive iodine to seek out and eradicate the remaining thyroid cells that may be cancerous. She talks about the preparation for this day, expectations, and what happened afterward. She hopes that if you are dealing with thyroid cancer, that you can also b...

Embracing the Fight was designed to help normalize the conversation surrounding physical and mental health issues and concerns. In this episode of Embracing the Fight, I have a special guest, named Barry who will share his personal fight. Are you feeling tired? Are you working yourself to fatigue and still pushing? Once you hear his story, you will understand why it's important to be surrounded by...

In this episode of Embracing the Fight, a special guest, who you will all affectionately get to know as "Ulanda".is freely telling her story. This is the second of many episodes that share the heart and soul of what this podcast is all about. Healing and sharing your story can help to heal the masses. Can you relate? Are you dealing with an illness and you're feeling all alone? This guest will giv...

In this episode of Embracing the Fight, a special guest, who you will all affectionately get to know as "Tasha Crittle".is freely telling her story. This is the first of many episodes that share the heart and soul of what this podcast is all about. Healing and sharing your story can help to heal the masses. Can you relate? Are you dealing with an illness and you're feeling all alone? This guest wi...

When you have mental health issues, the world can be a cold place. But it becomes even colder when you have no one to turn to or talk to, especially if your family isn't there. Being kind and showing love is free. Having a strong family unit can be the foundation of your mental stability. Let's talk about the impact of family and relationships on your mental health. Rather than hide the issue of m...

Have you ever desired to do something more or something different with your life? However, in the process the fear of loss, rejection or failure have paralyzed you. This is all due to feeling stuck and not knowing what to do to become free. In this episode, Erica will talk to you about becoming free from being stuck. Please join us in embracing the fight against being stuck and living a life of me...

Did you know that there are more than 72 million baby boomers alive and well in America? They could be your parents, grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, etc. Also, there are millions of people with disabilities that need special attention. Do you know what to do to help them? Who is making sure that they are being taken care of properly when it comes to medical care? Do you...

Sometimes we take our situation, internalize it and torture ourselves with the worst possible outcome. This is catastrophizing. We do this in order to prepare ourselves for what may happen when we are not in control during our most vulnerable times. I am sharing two scenarios of people that have anonymously shared their stories with the hopes of healing the masses. Life is a beautiful thing when i...

Insanity is doing the same thing expecting a different result. So when you think back to the time that you were healthiest and happiest, what were you doing? What changed to make the adverse happen? Whatever it is, retrace your steps. Try something new to get to that place again. You may surpass your goals if you are willing to do things differently. Your mental and physical health will thank you....

In this episode, Erica openly speaks about struggling with purpose. Have you ever wondered why you feel unfulfilled? You work hard. You put your everything in to what you do. But, is it what you are called to do? Does it lead you to your purpose? Or are you just filled with a desire and hunger to do something else? Only to find that you are filled with more and more questions. I'm glad you tuned i...

Ever wish that things could happen quicker when it comes to healing? Know that time and patience are a part of your path to healing. In this episode, Erica shares updates concerning her journey with thyroid cancer. She shares the RAI consultation, requirements, and steps going forward. As the process moves forward, the hope is to heal and help others heal along the way.

Ever wonder why some things make you sick? Have you checked the expiration date? When something expires, it means it no longer serves the intended purpose and should be discarded. With expired medicine, it can do more harm than help. The same goes for expired relationships and friendships. You guessed it, people have an expiration date dependent on your purpose and how you operate. In this episode...