Family Seasons by Coach Teia

Dealing With Toxic Family Members During The Holidays ⁣ ⁣ Let’s face it, we can’t help the families that we are born into. We can’t control people, nor can we control how they act.⁣ ⁣ However, what we can control is our reactions and our perception.⁣ We can choose to be in the environment of toxic family members or just decide to stay away. ⁣ ⁣ Sometimes,⁣ staying away is not an option. If that’s...

In this podcast episode, wife, mother, educator, and fostering/adoption advocate Ceshia Gray shares how one encounter in her childhood introduced her to the world of fostering and adoption. ⁣ ⁣ When her summer camp buddy revealed that she was living in a foster home, the seed was planted in Ceshia’s heart and mind. ⁣ She determined that one day she would create a home that openly welcome foster gi...

In this podcast episode, we’re continuing the conversation about misconceptions that both men and women have about one another.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Special co-host Damian Dalcour introduces us to his dating experiences and shares common misconceptions that we discuss.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Guests Danielle Harrell, Tiffany Williams, and myself, Coach Teia, attempt to debunk those misconceptions by sharing personal, yet practical...

Misconceptions are one of the biggest reasons that there are serious communication breakdowns in relationships. In this 3 part series, I’m talking to men and women about these misconception. In this unedited, real-talk conversation, my special guest Justin Johnson and I talk about how he feels when it’s assumed that as a man, he’s Mr-Fix-It.⁣⁣ Did you know that when men don’t know how to physicall...

In Season 2, I shared the experience of a female guest who grew up without dad in the home. In this podcast episode, Damian Dalcour shares his experience of growing up without dad in the home. For over 20+ years of his life, Damian’s dad was in prison as a results substance abuse. The void that Damian had for his absentee dad was filled with the wrong choices and the wrong people. However, by God’...

Domestic Violence is an epidemic that affects individuals from all walks of life. During the month of October, we bring awareness to this issue in hopes that more people will avoid, acknowledge or remove themselves from these unhealthy relationships. In this podcast, I invite a friend of mine, Carolyn Wilson. Carolyn is a filmmaker, an author, an international speaker, and so much more. Most impre...

Season 3 is here! We’re now available on all the major broadcasts like ITunes, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more. In this special opening episode, my mom, Mildred Jones, joins me for her birthday and as my special guest. It was always a dream for her to share the word of God across the world. With this podcast, her dreams have come true. She talks about her health issues and how her fa...

As I kept trying to work on Season 3 of the podcast, I kept thinking of how I’d never formally finished Season 2. ⁣ ⁣ In a conversation with my daughter about the importance of finishing her homework assignments, it stayed in the back of my head that I needed to finish what I started.⁣ ⁣ During this season, I’ve had an opportunity to share so many topics that I hope have been relevant to my audien...

In this episode, my special guest, Amanda Tento, shares her experience of growing up without her father being consistently in her life. After her parents divorced, Amanda was thrust into the middle of the ugly fight divorce often creates. Unfortunately, her innate desire to be a daddy’s girl was destroyed. She loved spending quality time with him but sadly, she couldn’t anymore. Amanda blames her...

Learning to pivot in this season of the pandemic is necessary for all families. For the past several months, we’ve been forced to make drastic changes in our lives. From staying home, wearing mask when in public, and social distancing, we’ve had to make these adjustments. We’ve had to pivot. In this episode, I’m discussing ways to do that for your family. Please reach out if you want more informat...

Self Confidence is the firm trust and belief in yourself. It’s the way you appreciate your own strengths and abilities. Our kids need to have a strong sense of who they are. They need to feel good about their good qualities. In this episode, I discuss tips that help children feel more confident. I also an opportunity for families to take the Incredible Kids Assessment at www.coachteia.com to help...

In this episode, my special guests gets candid about the emotions that many often face during the divorce process. As you will hear, divorce can take a hold on your entire well-being. When there is no other option than to end an irreconcilable marriage, my guest Lolita Harris shares how she did.

In this episode, I have a conversation with a fellow mom who I recently met when she stepped out of her comfort zone and reached out to me. We instantly connected on so many levels, both professionally and personal. Cher and I have many similarities such as being in the field of serving families, being life coaches, and completely passionate about serving others. We both love our families and have...

In this episode, David Harrell, a father, entrepreneur, model, and mentor talks to young black men and fathers who might need mentoring in their lives. David speaks on the importance of image, becoming empowered through entrepreneurship, and the role confidence plays in black men. David gives personal experience that has helped him be successful in his own right despite the negative stigmatism bla...

There’s power in manifestation! In this podcast episode I share personal experiences of how manifesting things for my family has proven to be so beneficial and powerful. What I’ve learned that there is power in your words and in your intentions. When you intentionally speak specific things that you want to take place in your home, be prepared to see things change. I give steps that I’ve used which...

When we refuse to acknowledge the racist acts going on in our communities, are we becoming a part of the problem. People asks what can they do to get involved and the answer is simple..say something. Protestors are walking the streets of America right now saying that they believe the racist acts against blacks is wrong. They believe that with their voices, change will take place. The protests are...

The Coronavirus has cause a pandemic for our world. Most of us have been affected, particularly our children. The world as they know it has seemingly stopped without warning. The stores have closed. Schools are now closed so learning at home is the only option. Extracurricular activities that they were once involved in have all ceased. They are probably asking questions. I believe that if a child...

Isaiah 46:4 - I have made you and I will carry you: I will sustain you and I will rescue you. This is God’s promise to us. As our world deals with the coronavirus, God reminds us to be obedient to our leaders and to be diligent in our faith. He promises to rescue us from trouble in His timing. Are you trusting in His timing?

In this episode, my guest, Shonda Petty, an engineer, teacher, nonprofit volunteer, and entrepreneur shares her struggles with weight and her victory in changing her diet. Shonda shed over 100 pounds when she changed her diet. She explains how her love for educating her students through STEM also encourages her to tackle the tough stuff in her own life. As she shed the pounds, Shonda chose to leav...

Welcome back to your favorite podcast! Last season was great but this season will be totally awesome! With new topics on health & wellness, parenting styles, life after divorce, raising confident kids, starting a family business, families with visions, and so much more. My goal is to give you helpful tips and tools that you can use to live more intentionally. Your family deserves to win and I want...

In this season finale, I talk about my own personal battle with depression and the triggers. For me, it was losing my dad and several family members all in one year. It all happened right before the holidays. As hard as it was getting through such a dark time in my life, I chose to keep pressing forward. I knew that if I kept moving, the fog would clear and the sun would shine again. I’m here toda...

In today's hectic world, you should have a place of refuge. You should have a safe haven where you're able to retreat from everything. Your home should be that place. Your home should be a place of peace. If you're struggling to creating a peaceful home, let me encourage you to listen to this podcast. For this topic, I chose one of my favorite people in the world, Tammy Crockett, join me. In this...

Sherri describes how she was once the caretaker of her own child, so she understands firsthand what the millions of caretakers in this world experiences. What both Sherri and I both know is that caretakers must find ways to care for ourselves. As she mentions in the podcast, Sherri has been to more funerals for the caretaker than she has the patient. For myself, taking walks or even doing a little...

As Christians, The Bible commands us to honor our father and mother as it pleases God and adds value to our own lives (Ephesians 6:1-3). For many of us, including myself, respecting the years of hard work that our parents have sacrificially given to us, makes this commandment a lot easier to endure. When I think of how my parents committed to giving my siblings and I a healthy, well-rounded life a...

Are you a new mom with questions about getting back into your sexual routine with your spouse? Are you feeling drained from all the responsibilities of being a mom to young children and adjusting to your new body? Life Coach and Sex Communicator Leah Carey discusses in this podcast how the sexual relationship in couples change when they have a baby or small children. Listen in as she discusses how...