Sherley's Show

In this episode, we talk with our special guest, Natalie Silverman, the Founder of The Fertility Podcast. A former fertility patient, Natalie walks us through her and her husband's fertility journey in the UK which led to the birth of their son. But there's also plenty to think about after the fertility journey is complete as well and Natalie touches on this too. If you're unfamiliar with the diff...

In this episode, we have Storytime with our special guest, Blogger, Panka Bodori. Buckle in for an international ride as Panka discusses long distance relationships, dating with a huge time difference and dating with a big driving distance, being honest with yourself and your expectations, and more. There may come a time where in an international relationship, one person in the relationship must m...

In this episode, we have Storytime with our special guest, Angela Van Nutt. We begin hearing about Angela's background as a dancer and dance teacher before getting into a powerful discussion on romantic relationships, self worth, and counseling. Angela doesn't hold back as she recalls being sexually abused, her miscarriages, and divorce. Angela and Sherley touch on control and intimacy in relation...

In this episode, we have Storytime with our special guest, Accountability Coach, Sierra Rhodes. Never underestimate the power of self care. If you've ever wondered about journaling, yoga, or meditation to name a few practices, Sierra walks us through different ways that we can reset and empower ourselves. There is no right or wrong way to self care. When we identify the stressors (some of which we...

In this episode, we have Storytime with our special guest, Actress, Comedian, and the Host of The Isabella Prida Podcast, Isabella Prida. Get ready to laugh as Millennial, Isabella talks about finding the love of her life at a gas station. Get ready to sit back and enjoy a lively discussion about love and dating during a pandemic, the worst date Isabella has ever been on, dating apps, and more. If...

In this mini episode, Sherley discusses expectations for and from the podcast, Season 2 takeaways that will continue to empower us all, and what you can look forward to hearing in Season 3! If you want to share your takeaways from the last season or would like to be a guest (anonymous or not) on the podcast, be sure to reach out via email! Stay tuned for full length bonus episodes coming soon! Hap...

Continuing our discussion about marriage from a divorced woman's point of view, Sherley, Kira, and special guest, Alicia Hawthorne dive deeper. You're in for a great discussion on red flags, believing the best in our other half, parents and trauma, staying or going different paths, grieving, counseling, happiness and more. We close with the reminder of being grounded in who you are because marriag...

Description:  No one gets married and wants to get a divorce. How does one get to that point? Should you only get married once? Why is divorced so shameful? Your vows include the phrase, "till death do us part." Does that mean forever?  In this episode, we discuss all of this plus bittersweet lessons from divorce, rebuilding and preparing for the next relationship, living together before marriage...

Continuing our discussion about marriage from the LGBTQ point of view, Sherley, Kira, and Cultural Expert, Collincia Rouse dive deeper into discussing marriage in the LGBTQ community. We discuss the value of hetereosexual relationships and queer relationships, our first exposure to the LGBTQ community, sin in Christianity, acceptance in different regions, desiring children, sexual compatability, c...

In this episode, we look at marriage in the LGBTQ community. This is a topic that can be taboo as some people may not want to discuss marriage among those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender. In this episode, we push back on that notion and talk about who you choose to love and who you choose to marry. We discuss why validation and marriage is important, why marriage rights are...

This episode is a continuation of the previous episode about marriage from the point of view of a single woman. Sherley dives deeper with our guest, Lakeshia.  We discuss communication and sex in marriage, sexual compatibility and sex as a chore, as well as relinquishing control outside of the bedroom in a marriage. Discussion: What caused you to change your mind about marriage and why? Should wom...

Has your point of view changed about marriage over the years? Do you think that marriage is a legal trap? Are you single and think of marriage differently? Do you feel that marriage is the right Christian thing to do? Are you unsure if marriage is something that you really want? In this episode, we speak with our friend and guest, Lakeshia about marriage from the point of view of a single woman in...

This bonus session is a recap of Season One, which revolved around infidelity and forgiveness. Sherley offers important reminders to forgive yourself and more! Plus, Sherley also gives us a hint of Season Two, which is about marriage. The focus for season two will be on marriage from multiple perspectives. Plus, look forward to bonus "Story Time" episodes as well! Discussion: Why is seeking therap...

You are in charge of your attitude and your response. Choose to chase happiness and choose to move on. In this episode, we discuss going on the healing journey and choosing to walk in peace after a crisis. We talk about standing strong in the decisions that we make that help us move forward, challenging ourselves in creative ways to do just that, appreciating the time that we have to be with ourse...

When we go through heartbreak, we tend to forget about loving ourselves and each other. We will mentally create false thoughts in our minds that will tear us down. Our mind is a powerful tool and this mental sabotage prevents us from healing. In this episode, we discuss how to love ourselves after our hearts have been shattered and rediscovering our worth. What does it take to recover from heartbr...

As long as you hold onto unforgiveness, you hold onto suffering. There's a quote, "When we don't forgive, we hold the moment of injury forever in the present." We don't want to be stuck constantly reliving the hurt and pain. In this episode, we discuss the effects unforgiveness has on your body and health (anxiety, insomnia, etc…), the power we hold when we take responsibility, doing the work even...

Why should you stay after your partner cheated? There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Many people may say that once a person cheats, they are leaving. Is it even possible to rebuild your relationship knowing your partner has betrayed you. In this podcast, we guide you with tips for making the decision that is best for you. These tips include but are not limited to processing your cri...

You've been forgiven but now what? We have to remember that forgiveness is a gift and trust is earned. Forgiving is the first step to healing and it takes time. Sometimes the greater the hurt, the greater the time it takes to forgive. In this episode, we discuss what trust looks like when you're in the process of forgiving and after there is forgiveness. We unpack reaching a level of maturity and...

Loving your partner can be difficult. We are not taught how to love in school. Loving unconditionally is learned in the real world over time. It's confusing and there will be bumps in the road as you navigate what your loved ones react well to. Why is loving your partner so hard? Well, we all want to be loved differently. So how do we love differently? In this episode, we discuss how to understand...

We are imperfect people and we should acknowledge when we make a mistake. We should take ownership for the wrongs that we've done in our lives. We need to understand the role that we play in situations, the poor choices we make when we are not at our 100% best self. We have to be open to insight on shifting the energy that we make into something positive, accepting the consequences of our actions,...

It's hard when someone you care about hurts you. How could someone break your heart and why would they do this? What did you do in the situation that may have played a part in this?  These are the questions and many more that may run through your mind.  In this episode, we discuss key points in helping you heal through a heartache which include but is not limited to being vulnerable and honest abo...

In this episode, we discuss how forgiveness is less for the other person and more for ourselves. Do we only forgive when people deserve it? Is an apology a requirement to forgive someone? What is "Sorry?" Forgiveness allows you to not carry the weight, the burden of anger, hurt and resentment. Forgiveness takes time and may include scars and heartbreak but it is key in a journey of healing. So wit...

Why do we hurt the person we care about so much about? Why not leave instead of hurting your partner?  In this episode, Sherley and Kira discuss what often provokes infidelity, detaching, accountability, putting energy towards positive things, and choosing the right path. We help you understand the "why" behind cheating, how to avoid being the person who cheats, cheating styles, and working throug...

Forgiveness is a major part of the healing process. It is defined as "a conscious deliberate decision to release feelings of hurt and resentment toward someone who has hurt you whether they deserve your forgiveness or not." In this episode, Sherley and Kira discuss what it means to be a prisoner of self, choosing to release feelings of hurt and resentment in order to heal, expectations, and loving...

A relationship can be very challenging… because it's not a fairytale. While everyone looks for that perfect partner with no faults, the reality is that no one is perfect. In this episode, Sherley and Kira discuss 3 key ways to help build a solid relationship. There will always be bumps in the road and we are here to help you stop setting down your own.  We discuss the importance of being mindful,...