run on thoughts podcast

In today's episode of runOnthoughts, we're unpacking what it really means to live in hope, the beauty it brings, and the dangers that come when we mistake hope for reality.

"Summer break is over. It's time to get back to school. Not the classroom kind, but the life kind. Every Episode we've shared is a lesson, and now it's on us to do the homework, face the pop quizzes, and apply the wisdom. This season isn't about listening, it's about learning through action. Are you ready to the work?"

This week on runONthoughts: Curating Love. Who you love, who you call family, and how you celebrate is YOUR choice. Let's talk about building connections that honor your joy and peace. This week we have a special guest: my bonus daughter and member of my curated family. Oh yeah yall got it wrong. "The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb". LOOK IT UP!

🎧 Episode REWIND AN OLD THOUGHT First Aired on 2/21/2025 In this episode of Asking for Help, let's dive into the intersection of self-awareness, confidence, and vulnerability. Come explore the Dunning-Kruger effect—the cognitive bias where people with low ability in a particular area overestimate their competence—and how this plays a significant role in why some individuals refuse to ask for help...

Episode REWIND: AN OLD THOUGHT The Hero's Journey is not just a movie trope or literary story. It is YOUR story. It mirrors the process of shedding illusions, confronting fears and ultimately returning home to our authentic self. 🎧 Tune in now at runonthoughts.com

In this episode let's confront the lies we've believed , the grace we've withheld and the pain we've carried that was never ours to begin with.

This episode explores the moment you decide to choose yourself, reclaim your voice, and stop outsourcing your power. Because choosing you isn't selfish - it's survival.

This week, let's unpack why true change is an inside job. It is hard enough to change ourselves, so why do so many think they can flip a switch in others?

This episode is for the empaths, the healers, the givers — anyone who's tired of being walked over, but doesn’t want to become cold or cruel. Learn how to armor up without hardening your heart.

SO WHAT is a declaration - a reminder that your worth isn't measured by your mistakes or how others perceive your journey. It is time to stop shrinking in shame and start reclaiming your confidence. Failing isn't' the end - staying down because of other people's opinions is.

Life is full of ups and downs, and it can be easy to feel weighed down by setbacks, disappointments and struggles. But what if the adversity we face could be the very thing that shapes us into stronger, more resilient individuals? Are you letting life’s challenges make you bitter, or are you using them to become better?

It's not always either/or; sometimes it's both. How can we become more comfortable holding two truths at once? Instead of choosing a side, let's talk about honoring the full picture and how this approach can help us find peace and become whole in the chaos of a polarized world.

🎙️How many versions of yourself are you carrying that were handed to you by someone else? Let's explore the heavy weight of carrying other people’s stories—especially when they start to drown out our own. The truth is: you don’t have to accept someone else’s version of you. You are not their opinion. You are your own story.

If you’re always trying to be liked, you’re not being real. And when you are not being real, you’re blocking the connections that could actually feed your soul. Let them not like you. Let them fall away. Because the real ones, they only show up once the fake is gone.

Every choice has its upside and downside - but standing still? That might be the heaviest choice of all. In this episode let's explore how the fear of making the "wrong" move often leads to stagnation - and how that stagnation can quietly become the most dangerous decision of all. Progress demands movement.

The Hero's Journey is not just a movie trope or literary story. It is YOUR story. It mirrors the process of shedding illusions, confronting fears and ultimately returning home to our authentic self. 🎧 Tune in now at runonthoughts.com

Closure is often a myth. This episode is for anyone waiting on that text, that meeting, that answer or that final punctuation. Real peace is accepting the unfinished and choosing healing anyway.

Comparison is the thief joy. Yet in a world where highlight reels are everywhere, many of us fall into the trap of measuring our worth and success against others. In this episode, let's unpack the mental and emotional toll of chasing lives that were never meant for us and how to silence the noise and embrace an authentic, self-paced fulfilling life.

This episode challenges the stories we tell ourselves—and others—when reality doesn't match our expectations. Sometimes we get mad at people for choices we allowed, we ignored, or we were too afraid to confront. It’s time to tell the truth about the lies we tell ourselves.

What’s Yours, What’s Not, and Why It Matters" In this episode, let's explore the dual nature of shame, how it can be a signal for growth and accountability, but also how misplaced shame, especially from the actions of others, becomes an emotional weight we’re not meant to carry. It's time to sort through the shame, release what was never yours, and reclaim your wholeness.

In this episode of runONthoughts, let’s unpack the complicated journey of pursuing our aspirations. From childhood dreams shaped by survival and trauma to adult goals influenced by society’s obsession with achievement and image—we ask: What do you really want for yourself?

In this episode of Runonthoughts, let's explore how the expectations we set and the intentions we carry shape our lives, our choices, and our outcomes. A little delusional optimism is healthy.

In this episode, let's dive into what it truly means to live in your own light. It’s not about ignoring the shadows or forcing a smile when life feels heavy—it’s about standing in your truth, embracing the full spectrum of your emotions, and refusing to let anyone dim your glow. Let’s explore the difference between authentic positivity and toxic positivity and unpack why real light isn’t about bei...

In this episode, let’s unpack self-worth and the journey to stop seeking external validation. Too many of us base our value on what we do for others or how others perceive us. But what if your worth didn’t depend on external accolades or opinions? It is vital to embrace your intrinsic value—just as you are.

As the seasons shift and nature awakens, there's no better time to do a little "Spring Cleaning" of your own—starting with your mind, body, and soul and then moving on to people, places, things and perceptions. In this episode, let's explore the power of renewal and resetting. Spring forward into a new season of possibilities!