Grown and Growing Podcast

In my last episode (epi 60), we focused on recovering from a divorce or breakup. This week, it’s only right that we discuss what it takes to restore a marriage. My guest is certified life and relationship coach Jeanell Greene @jeanellgreene77. She is a true believer in marriage, and uses her compassionate (but intense) approach to help couples who want to stay married. Even if you’re not married,...

Divorce and bad break-up can leave you reeling for days, months or even years. My guest is Tonya Carter, a marriage and relationship exit strategist, author and podcast host. We discuss Tonya's own experience with divorce nearly 10 years ago, and how she is now helping women overcome baggage connected to a divorce or break-up.  About My Guest Tonya Carter teaches women how to navigate the pro...

Welcome to Get to Growing.  I want to connect with my listeners more frequently than every other week when  full new episodes of Grown and Growing drop. I have a lot of great interviews coming up on important topics, but it doesn’t give me time for solo episodes. Get to Growing will be short takes - about 5 minutes or so - about small steps to grow or sharing ways I've grown. So full episodes...

Most times, it's easy to spot when obstacles are in your way, but are you aware when you are the obstacle? This episode is about getting out of your own way.  There are many ways you can become a barrier to your own success or growth.  I breakdown a few ways we tend to get in our own way and how we can break the cycle.  Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grown...

Dr. Lexx talks about why sex positive parenting in a shame-free environment offers more benefits than just educating about the act of sex. It's a discussion benefits both adults -- whether you're a parent or not -- and children. About My Guest: Dr. Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, CSE, CSES is a phenomenal sex therapist and sexuality educator who created The Institute for Sexuality & Intimacy...

Plastic surgery isn't taboo - and hasn't been for a while. It's not uncommon to see a curvy woman and wonder “did she or didn’t she?” I have no problem with women (or men) who decide to have work done. I’m a part of the do you crew. If you’re considering or just curious, this episode is for you. I’m joined by board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Chukwuemeka Onyewu @therealdr.o, and...

In this bite-sized episode, I’m checking-in to wish you a happy new year, share my intention for 2024, and let you know what’s in store for January! Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown and Growing Podcast Email: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

At 43 years old, Devine Overton @welltrainedhair, decided it was time to follow her passion: healthy hair! Now as a licensed cosmetologist she’s making plans to pivot from her career as a financial analyst for the FAA.  We talk about her decision to do what she loves…and about all things HAIR. Relaxers. Braids not being a protective style (huh?). Is healthy hair genetic? We discuss a lot.  About M...

If you've been feeling stuck, this is your sign that it's time to do something about it.  Whether it's your career, relationship, or personal development, you owe it to yourself  to get UNSTUCK. My guest this week, certified professional coach, Daniela de la Piedra, specialized in helping people transition to a more fulfilled life. Life will sometimes get you stuck. You owe it to yo...

While student loans are easy to get, they aren’t easy to understand or easy to pay off. It doesn’t help that interest rates keep the balance growing despite consistent payments. It is predatory and unfair. Natalie Jean-Baptiste (@slaystudentloandebt), a wellness advocate and student loan relief attorney, who got her start by getting her own $120,000 in student loans discharged in bankruptcy. Today...

I share a few key life experiences that shaped my perceptions and philosophies about money. Share how my money management style has evolved, leading me to feel the most comfortable, confident, and secure with money than I’ve ever been in my life.   Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown and Growin...

We live in a chaotic world. That’s why I feel it’s the perfect time to have my next guest, Celine Kheir @celine_kheir_, on the pod to talk about how we can relieve ourselves of overthinking, procrastination and anxiety. Celine takes us through her journey and shares techniques on how she achieved a calm mind, which is detailed fully in her book “How to Calm Your Mind: The Ultimate Guide to Overcom...

The way life is setup, sometimes it can feel like you spend all of your time reacting to what life throws at you - instead of building the life that you want.  It is difficult, but entirely possible to design your life on your terms. It involves vision, persistence and the ability to pivot.  My guest, Yadira Santana-Dowling @myintentionaljoy has handcrafted a life that she loves, despite the chall...

This week, I’m making the case for quitting…anything. That  job. That friendship. That relationship. That diet. Some things are not worth “toughing it out.” I break it down in this episode. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown and Growing Podcast Email: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

This week, #GrownAndGrowingPodcast welcomes S e x Therapist and Pleasure Coach, ChantaBlue (nj_sextherapist). I started this podcast for women who are interested in evolving, discovering more about themselves, and becoming freer in all aspects of life. It’ couldn’t be ‘grown and growing’ without conversations about sexuality, intimacy and pleasure. There are so many layers to this subject, and we...

Confidence.  It’s a trait that I’ve pondered over so many times in my life. I’ve read books on it. Took trainings on it. Talked about it in therapy. Prayed about it. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I believe are the three layers of confidence, and how we can tap into each layer individually or collectively to get through any stage of life.  Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodc...

Mid-life means you're also mid-career. In this episode, I bring my friends Yadira Santana-Dowling, Roberta Hatchett, and Emanuel Basnight back to discuss nearly  25 years of working in our careers. We share lessons and insights that will hopefully take us into the next 20 years -- whatever that happens to look like. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grownandg...

My previous weight loss attempts were based in vanity. I wanted to fit into a specific size and look good in my clothes. I was chasing the 20-something version of myself. This year, though, I FELT like crap. My blood pressure was borderline high. And I was tired of trying different diets.   Then I met Coach Netra Shettleworth, owner of Butterfly Transformation Nutrition Coaching, and decided to tr...

There a lots reasons people fail at new ventures, goals and hobbies. One reason I feel gets overlooked is consistency. This week I'm revisiting an episode that first ran last year about consistency's vital link to success. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown and Growing Podcast Email:...

This week, I’m talking divorce 💔 with my guest, attorney Sondra Douglas , a family law and personal injury attorney. While I know a lot of people who are divorced, I wanted to have this conversation with someone who has seen many divorces up close. Based on her experience, Sondra shares insights that may help those considering divorce or who are trying to avoid it. Sondra has been practicing for...

Can I call this episode new-ish? This week, I’m revisiting episode 1: Fear After 40. Though I recorded this episode a year and a half ago, I needed to hear it again. It reminded me I have a blueprint to move past fear, and sometimes - even at this big age of 45 - I need to be reminded. Hopefully, it will bless you like it blessed me.  Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebo...

We're all familiar with the saying the only constant is change. This is true, but knowing this doesn't help deal with the changes that life throws our way.  Now that I'm older, I'm trying to deal with life changes in a completely different way. It doesn't mean the process is less difficult or stressful  -- I just have better coping mechanisms.  Today, I'm sharing. Lik...

Did you know that 1 out of 2 adults admit that they're lonely on a regular basis -- and this was before the pandemic.  Why is this? There's so much time spent dissecting and critiquing romantic relationships, but do we place enough value on platonic relationships? I'm talking about it on this episode. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowin...

Plastic surgery isn't taboo - and hasn't been for awhile. It's not uncommon to see a curvy woman and wonder “did she or didn’t she?” I have no problem with women (or men) who decide to have work done. I’m a part of the do you crew. If you’re considering or just curious, this episode is for you. I’m joined by board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Chukwuemeka Onyewu @therealdr.o, and I...

I have a front row seat watching my sister’s, Sharon @shaydplace, journey with sickle cell. Today, she’s sharing HER story on the pod. This episode is personal. But I wouldn’t share it if I didn’t think it would help someone in some way. Her resilience and self advocacy are inspiring. This episode, I’m in conversation with my sister as well as NIH physician scientist, Dr. Nicole Farner, and Profes...