Love Is Black Podcast

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss the virtue of patience! On this episode we discuss: What situations require patience from a partner? How can you display patience when combining homes? What are some tips to maintaining patience when blending families? What kind of relationships survive the struggle or the come up? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we get a bit nostalgic and chronicle our backstory. On this episode we explain: How we met Our journey into marriage and living together Why we bought our first home Our biggest challenges in that home and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we discuss the concept of settling in relationships. On this episode we answer: When you have been single too long, is settling an option? Does settling lead to a long marriage? Can you be happy if you settle? Does the men who are settled for feel secure in that position? and more! Article referenced: https://www.theatlantic.com/maga...

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss the impact of friends on a relationship! On this episode we answer: When is a good time to introduce your significant other to your friends? What should you do when your significant other's friends don't like you? What should you do when you don't like your significant other's friends? Is it ever okay to date your friend's ex? a...

Welcome to the Love is Black podcast! Join us this week as we discuss being the middle man/woman. On this episode we answer: Should you say something when you see a friend's significant other cheating? Does the messenger always get shot? Is posting your breakup on social media tacky or nah? Would we want to know if the other was cheating? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we get in depth about therapy with our guest, The NurseDoc, Dr. Wesley Willis! On this episode we get answers to: Is overcoming cheating healthy? Why is the black community hesitant to go to therapy? Has the events with BLM, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor affected black intimacy? What does "lifestyle medicine" mean? and more! Dr. Willis'...

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss sweeping generalizations of men and women in relationships. On this episode we discuss: What 3 things annoy men about women What 3 things annoy women about men Do men have more collectively than "the audacity?" Do men marry for stability? and more! Link for post discussed:  https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10214911588...

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we discuss fighting in relationships. On this episode we answer: Why do fights happen? What does it mean to fight fair? Is fighting good for a marriage? Does anybody ever win in a fight? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss self-love with our special guest La'Keisha "Coach Keisha" Haley. On this episode Coach Keisha answers: What is the difference between self-love and self-care? How can you be your own motivation? How can you better yourself in preparation for a relationship? How does self-love differ between men and women? What is the IF movement...

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we delve into the uncomfortable topic of finances. On this episode we discuss: Important money topics to discuss at various stages of relationships Do your spending habits matter when you are dating? How do we really feel about prenups? Should couples have two separate bank accounts? Why is the topic of children a financial one? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into the impact of childhood trauma on adulthood and relationships. On this episode we have a featured guest and expert on childhood trauma, Ereena George.  Ereena George is an International best selling author, speaker, facilitator, Life Coach and Counselor. This Brooklyn native was gifted with the ability to help others, in...

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discover how well we know, or don't know, each other. On this episode we answer: What cheers us up when we are sad? What do we like the most about each other? If we could bring back to life someone famous, who would it be? What are our biggest pet peeves? What one thing wouldn't we want to admit to anyone else? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we delve into the topic of breaking up. On this episode we answer: What is our most memorable breakup? How should you communicate a breakup? Is ghosting wrong? Are you obligated to give an ex closure? Can one realistically be friends with their ex? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we talk about common misconceptions about marriage. On this episode we bust myths about: Does being married make you now a unit and no longer individuals? Does having children make your marriage stronger? Does getting married prevent problems with trust and infidelity? Should you want to change your spouse? Does getting married change them...

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we break down 7 simple tips for maintaining a healthy loving relationship/marriage. On this episode we discuss: The importance of picking your battles Being a supportive partner The importance of observation and taking mental notes Why getting out of the routine is good for the relationship The importance of occasional separation What is a...

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive deep into the must have topics every couple should discuss. On this episode we answer: What topics are required conversations prior to committing to marriage or long term commitment? How do you handle a spouse changing their mind or views on one of those major topics? Is politics a deal breaker in our relationship? Does Harvey hate...

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us as we dive into the muddy conversation of August Alsina and Jada Pinkett-Smith's entanglement on this episode. During this episode we answer: Does revealing private matters make them any better? What should or shouldn't occur during a separation? Is unconditional love practical? Why does Harvey dislike Will Smith so much? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! On this episode of The Love Is Black podcast, we welcome a communication specialist, beautiful soul, and one of our favorite Laguerres: Joelle Laguerre to the show!  Joelle LaGuerre is an HR professional with over 15 years of experience in workplace learning and development. Currently, she serves as a freelance consultant and coach, specializing in leader...

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss Dr. Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages. In this episode we answer: What are our love languages? Do they match up? Does having different love languages impact a relationship? Can your love language change with relationships? Which love language is for suckas? And more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! On this episode of The Love Is Black podcast, we welcome our first guest, Bertrand "Coach B" Ngampa. Mr. Ngampa discusses 1% Man, his manifesto that speaks to the kind of men we need in today's society and climate. We delve into the physical, mental, and financial attributes men need to perfect before they date. Betrand Ngampa is a best-selling author, speaker...

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we talk about cheating and infidelity. In this episode we answer: Which form of cheating is worse, emotional or physical? Who cheats more, men or women? Are statistics on cheating accurate? And more! Bonus life tip at the end ; )

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join as this episode as we discuss sex in marriage. In this episode we answer: Within marriage, who initiates sex more, men or women? How often should couples spice up their sex lives? Is porn for couples? Is masturbation cheating? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! This week we're talking about sex and dating. In this episode we answer: Does Steve Harvey's 90-day rule matter when dating? To what degree does sex matter when dating? Is it important to know your partner's body count? What should you say after a bad sexual encounter?

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss our love of music in the culture. That's right, R&B, Hip Hop and Rap. In this episode we answer: Is it wrong to judge artists and their music in social media posts? Are #Verzuz battles a celebration or a competition? What artists would win in various hypothetical #Verzuz battles?

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss: traditions in dating, weddings and marriage. In this episode we answer: Should men have to be prepared to take care of a woman before attempting to date? Do traditional gender roles in relationships apply to current times? Are gender roles only for dating or do they evolve for marriage? What role does tradition play when raisin...