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This Is our weekly introductory episode to the concepts being discussed. Vulnerability is a word that causes varied responses depending upon the impact of the human experience. Many have stories of devastation behind them having let their guard down; while others have beautiful experiences of deep connection and growth. No matter what the backstory is there are a few strangers to vulnerability. We...

Our weekly practical application of this week’s building block “U”for Understanding. There is great value in understanding AND being understood. Join this “Candid Conversation” with Derek Sanders, Author, Speaker, Blogger and Certified Relationships Coach. Derek is a native Detroiter, now living in Nashville, TN. When asked about himself he said “...I could go on with the usual personal informatio...

Our weekly introduction to the Building Block focus for the week, Understanding! It is said that “...change begins with understanding and understanding begins by identifying oneself with another person: in a word empathy. The arts enable us to put ourselves in the minds, eyes, ears and hearts of other human beings.” I agree and I also that understanding, on many levels is the block that helps us b...

#WisdomWednesday Today is our practical application of the building block principles of truth and transparency! Join us as we explore what it means in real time to embrace these building blocks. What does truth and transparency mean to you? Feel free to comment on our IG page or Facebook page!

Message Moment Monday! This is our weekly introduction to our concept of the week! This weeks building block TRULY builds on the last. Some of the concepts of self-love are very much intertwined with truth and transparency; so there will be some reference to some of those concepts from last week. Until you are aware of who you are and accept that, it will be difficult to live in truth, or be trans...

Wisdom Wednesday: it’s our weekly installment of practical application of our concept. Self-esteem is impacted by so many different things but it is vitally important that we do not allow a flawed standard to be our guide as to how we feel about ourselves. Unfortunately, so many have already had this experience and it takes a lot of work to undo the damage that has been done by the negative effect...

The Message Monday Moment: So many of us claim to love ourselves but we don’t walk it like we talk it. 2013 was the year that I came face-to-face with the fact that I did NOT love myself the way that I thought I did. It was then that I made a conscious decision to make effort to love myself. It has not been easy and the journey is not complete but I’m well on my way; so much further than where I’v...

Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties;toughness. It is further defined as the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. In the simplest sense, resilience me one’s ability to bounce back. To be resilient means to be able to withstand and adapt to hardships, including trauma, like this pandemic for instance. In many cases it can be finding a pa...

This episode discusses the underestimated power of being quiet. So often the need to SAY something is generated from an emotional place. Is that a bad thing? Not always but emotions can take us places we don’t want to be and sadly can drag others right along with us! Silence is an invaluable tool that far too many use less frequently than they should!

Push Me God: P is for Purpose This weeks practical application of the principal of Purpose. It is my own testimony of my journey into hospice work, this podcast and my return to school. God has a purpose for everything HE allows in your life to make manifest blessings for yourself and others. Press play ☺️

P is for Purpose! Our weekly introduction to the concept that we will explore in greater detail on Wisdom Wednesday! We are all here ON purpose WITH purpose! Do you know what your Purpose is?

Practical application of the principles surrounding the POWER and PURPOSE of optimism. Regardless of what we’re facing, we are armed with choices as we structure our responses to every situation. While we are not always encountering ideal circumstances, we must be able to have confidence beyond the confines of the temporary to embrace the hope of the future! I am joined today by the amazing Jane M...

It’s the appetizer! This is our weekly introduction to the topic at hand. We are exploring the “entree” the concepts of the attribute optimism in greater detail Wednesday! This is just a nugget to chew on until then; In these difficult times that we are all facing, riddled with unprecedented levels of grief and despair, it’s important now more than ever to remember that optimism is not just a choi...

Today is our practical application of our principal building block this week. Ordinarily our episode is broadcast at 5 AM but my recording was missing! The day got away and I was not able to record an episode in real time until now but I’m thankful for the experiences that I’ve had all day that led me to this very different episode! While I was originally upset that my recording “disappeared” I re...

Monday’s Message Moment- it’s our weekly introduction to the topic for the week. As we prepare to explore ways to apply the principle of just being nice. It’s a very basic concept but nevertheless a rarity these days! I’m challenging all of my listeners to intentionally do something nice for someone else this week and share it on our Facebook or Instagram page!!

***Bonus Episode*** This is the conclusion of the Listen Boys & Girls Podcast’s week on wellness, mental wellness that is! Tune in for this informative, TRANSFORMATIVE conversation with our returning guest Leah Chapman! In this relevant conversation about TRAUMA, you’ll hear lots of useful information and tips that can be tucked in your own toolbox for later or to share with a loved one! Tune in a...

This is our second installment of the Mental Wellness week. I am joined by the amazing and most delightful Dr. Halcyon Francis who shares with us a very practical way to approach a sometimes daunting task! She helps debunk the myth that therapists are stoic and unapproachable! If you’ve been one of those people who vowed to NEVER “do therapy”, this podcast is for YOU! She will certainly make you r...

This week we are focused on a very important building block of being. Our well being is directly related to our mental wellness. Unfortunately, we have learned to put that component of our healthy living on the back burner believing that it will always just be OK! This week we will be talking with three black women therapist about mental wellness and the importance of it individually and as a comm...

On this special week of discussion about one of my favorite topics “LOVE” I’m joined by a couple of friends who I enjoy chatting with and sharing conversational perspectives with in the practical application of this most precious building block! There were SO many challenges in recording this episode I KNOW that this exchange is GOING to bless someone else as much as it blessed us both to HAVE the...

Monday’s Message Moments are always about introducing our building block for the week. As we discussed this most interesting and intricate topic of love we will discuss it from varying perspectives. I think it was Kirk Franklin and God’s Property that said it best”....LOVE... A word that comes and goes but few people really know what it means to really love somebody....” Our Candid Conversations f...

This is our weekly practical application of the incremental knowledge of our building block experience. The “K” I thought initially would be kindness until I was “divinely detoured” to explore a different concept. “Knowing” or being known is a distinctly honorable experience. The recognition of yourself and others that you are a part of a BIGGER experience is paramount. However, sometimes we are n...

Building Blocks of Being: “K” is for KNOWING (and being known)! There is extraordinary importance in the art of knowing and being known. Having like mindedness or a kindred spirit with those who are placed on your path to help you and to help others understand you! We are Divinely Designed to experience certain things AND people; KNOWING and being known in those instances is life changing! This we...

This is our weekly segment of practical application of our building block. Through example and shared experience, object lessons and testimony find a practical way to apply the principle of this weeks building block “Joy”.

Monday’s Message Moment: our quick weekly introduction to the concept of our building block for the week. J is for Joy! Joy is a lighthouse in the storm of life! What brings you joy? Think about it And feel free to share on our Facebook page#ListenBoysAndGirls Or you can e-mail us at ListenBoysAndGirls@gmail.com We’d love to hear from you!!

This episode is our weekly installment of wisdom based practical application and understanding of our Building Block “I” INTENTIONALITY or the act of being intentional. There’s a quote I penned years ago that says “What you do by choice is what matters most.” And what I meant by that is those things that you put thought into and make a decision intentionally to carry out are the things that will c...