More Sugar Podcast

In this episode of the More Sugar Podcast, Amanda Callender and her guest Tracy explore the multifaceted nature of grief, particularly focusing on ambiguous grief—the loss of things that aren't dead, such as friendships, jobs, and even parts of oneself. They discuss the importance of friendships, the challenges of making new connections as adults, and the emotional work required to navigate lo...

In this episode of the More Sugar podcast, Amanda Callender engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dani, a stroke survivor and author, about the complexities of healing, particularly in relation to church hurt. They explore personal journeys of faith, the importance of forgiveness, and the challenges of finding a supportive church community. Dani shares her experiences with church dynamics, the...

In this heartfelt conversation, Amanda and Adia explore the profound impact of grief and loss, particularly focusing on the loss of siblings. They discuss the complexities of navigating relationships after such a loss, the role of spirituality in coping, and the importance of self-forgiveness. Adia shares her experiences as a mental health therapist, emphasizing the need for genuine support and un...

When someone says we are resilient it's treated like a badge of honor. Yeah, being resilient is great and all, but at what cost? What do we lose by constantly having to be strong? What happens when we hit a wall? What happens when you run into yourself? Are you prepared for what you discover? Check out my conversation with Dr. Chenille Johnson and her journey. I pray this conversation blesses you...

Most people run from their purpose because it's often heavy. Urana not only understands her purpose, but she boldly walks in it. She understands her assignment from God and gets up daily to inspire others to do the same. However this didn't come without a journey. Take a listen to my conversation with Urana. Take what you need. I pray this blesses you as it did me.

In this episode of the More Sugar Podcast, Amanda Callender and her guest Rachel discuss the complexities of PTSD, exploring its definitions, symptoms, and personal experiences. Rachel shares her journey through trauma, the impact on her relationships and parenting, and the importance of seeking help and healing. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication, understanding, and inten...

Parenting is one of my most joyful and challenging jobs. I can't imagine how a kid feels in this big world filled with social media, peer pressure, and bullying just trying to fit in. What better kid to ask that my own. Check out my conversation with Jax Callender.

What happens when there is no closure? This was one of my tougher conversations. Pain will either fuel you or kill you. I decided to have some BIG CONVERSATIONS on my podcast for my 50th birthday. Check out my conversation with Salima Rashida about toxic parents. The More + Sugar Podcast. There's always something more. Audio available on all streaming platforms. Video available on the More + S...

The More + Sugar Podcast presents BIG CONVERSATIONS. For my 50th birthday I wanted to have some bold conversations. In my book Sugar in My Grits Grief to Gratitude through Grace I talk about the murder of my cousin by Domestic Violence. I have always had lingering feelings around what I could have done differently. I sit down with a long time friend, Shanda Brown to talk about her experiences with...

The More + Sugar Podcast presents BIG CONVERSATIONS. For my 50th birthday I wanted to have some bold conversations. Nakia and I went to high school together and over the last year she has been documenting her journey with Cancer and yoga. I admire her courage, transparency, and vulnerability in the social media spaces, so I decided to have a conversation with her. Please listen and learn about uns...

The More + Sugar Podcast presents BIG CONVERSATIONS. For my 50th birthday I wanted to have some bold conversations. My nephew Kindel tragically drowned when he was four years old. I wrote about it my book Sugar in My Grits Grief to Gratitude through Grace. His loss affects the way I parent my son. I needed to hear how someone else was able to make it through such a loss, so I sat down with my frie...

What if you are the light? You just have to be cracked open.

I will be turning 50 next year and wanted to discuss some things that I have been struggling with. Vulnerability is a consequence of being authentic. The More + Sugar Podcast. There is always something more.

The loss of a mom happens in a moment, but the aftermath lasts a lifetime. This journey is best undertaken with someone else. Talk about it. There is always something more.  I took 5 friends and talked about with them about the loss of their mom. These are there stories and perspectives on grief.

The loss of a mom happens in a moment, but the aftermath lasts a lifetime. This journey is best undertaken with someone else. Talk about it. There is always something more. I took 5 friends and talked with them about the loss of their mom. These are their stories and perspectives on grief.

The loss of a mom happens in a moment, but the aftermath lasts a lifetime. This journey is best undertaken with someone else. Talk about it. There is always something more. I took 5 friends and talked with them about the loss of their mom. These are their stories and perspectives on grief.

The loss of a mom happens in a moment, but the aftermath lasts a lifetime. This journey is best undertaken with someone else. Talk about it. There is always something more. I took 5 friends and talked with them about the loss of their mom. These are there stories and perspectives on grief.

The loss of a mom happens in a moment, but the aftermath lasts a lifetime. This journey is best undertaken with someone else. Talk about it. There is always something more. I took 5 friends and talked with them about the loss of their mom. These are there stories and perspectives.

I didn't learn accountability until later on in life. Right before Jax was born, we did a spiritual fast at our church and were assigned accountability partners. Someone we could check in with and make sure we were doing what we were supposed to do to reach our goal and if we weren't they would get us back on track. In this episode I discuss me slacking on my goals. This is me holding myself accou...

We will always suffer loss, we just have to be sure to have a backdrop to bouncing back. We need a constant reminder to get back to healing.

Love can be an amazing ride or a horrible crash. It's up to you what you take away from it.

"Heavy is the head that wears the crown". King Henry IV Then why not relinquish the crown? Why carry around heavy burdens and responsibilities that will give you anxiety? For status? For money? There were a few break ups going on in my life over the last few months and Anxiety was one of them.

Sugar in My Grits was a metaphor for what brought me joy. More + Love More + Understanding More + Gratitude  Find your joy in this world and don't be afraid to go get MORE!!

Being a mother is a privilege not everyone gets or wants. Choose wisely because you aren't the only one that has to live with the decision.   

We all have assignments. All of us have a specific gift, a purpose. Play the role God has given you. Humbly. Authentically. Even if the foundation shakes beneath you.