The Decision Podcast

In this deeply emotional episode of The Decision Podcast, we offer a gentle content warning as we discuss the difficult topics of childbirth, infant loss, and grief. We acknowledge the reality of birth trauma and medical trauma, especially for Black women seeking medical care. This conversation aims to validate these experiences and provide a space for emotional healing. Find Drica Here:Tiktok: ht...

In this deeply emotional episode of The Decision Podcast, Nikell shares the heartbreaking story of how losing both of her parents as a child changed the course of her life forever. After her mother passed, a promise was made that she would be protected. Instead, one family decision placed her in an environment where the very people who should have kept her safe failed her. For years, Nikell endure...

In this deeply emotional episode of The Decision Podcast, Emerentia shares the heartbreaking story of surviving years of torture at the hands of someone who was supposed to protect her: her father. She opens up about the moment she finally told her mother, the devastating aftermath, family betrayal, silence, shame, survival, and what it takes to begin healing after unimaginable trauma. This conver...

In this episode of The Decision Podcast , Marissa Jones shares the decision that changed the trajectory of her life. Marissa opens up about experiencing homelessness, financial instability, and the series of survival-based decisions that led her into the adult industry. She reflects on navigating that chapter while also being a mother, facing intense public judgment, and learning how quickly the i...

In this episode of The Decision Podcast, Aqeelah shares her story of surviving extreme abuse within her household and making the life-saving decision to leave home at just 15 years old. Aqeelah opens up about growing up in an unsafe environment where the person meant to protect her caused serious harm. She lived in constant fear and reached a point where staying in that home put her life at risk....

In this powerful new episode of The Decision Podcast, Ogechi sits down to share her story of navigating a tumultuous relationship, shedding light on the complexities of "toxic love" and the "emotional abuse" she experienced. Her account explores the "relationship problems" and "toxic patterns" that can arise, highlighting "red flags in relationships&quo...

In this powerful episode of The Decision Podcast, Toni sits down with Nacole Ransom, a Black woman who spent 7 long years fighting to become a mother. From living with PCOS and endometriosis to experiencing pregnancy loss and being ignored by doctors, Nacole shares the emotional, physical, and spiritual cost of simply wanting a baby. She opens up about the pain of feeling broken, the silence many...

In today’s episode of The Decision Podcast, Brittany Dorsey opens up about the decision that changed everything… but long before that moment, her life was shaped by loss, freedom without guidance, and the kind of resilience you don’t learn.... you survive. Brittany grew up without a father in the picture and with a mother who was battling serious illness. With no real adult supervision, she had to...

In today’s episode of The Decision Podcast, Jada opens up about the life she was living before she found God and the powerful decision that pulled her out of it. This is her unfiltered story of searching for purpose, battling fear and judgment, walking away from her old lifestyle, and choosing faith over everything. Jada shares the moment everything shifted, how her relationship with God transform...

In today’s episode of The Decision Podcast, Sebastien Gaudin opens up about his journey as a gay Black man navigating identity, family, sexuality, trauma, love, and success, all while living in one of the most talked-about cities in America: Atlanta. Sebastien shares what it was like growing up gay in a Black family, surviving childhood sexual abuse, leaving home at 18, finding himself in differen...

He spent 27 years in federal prison and now he’s sharing the story most people never hear. In this powerful episode of The Decision Podcast, we sit down with a man who went from a maximum-security cell to going viral on TikTok, documenting the raw reality of what life looks like after prison. We talk about everything, from the moment he was arrested, to what prison did to his mind, his family, and...

Calyha Brown was born into chaos. Her mother a stripper, her father a drug dealer, and her very existence the result of revenge. From a young age, she was taught that her value as a woman was tied to her body, with messages like “you should never be broke” shaping her sense of worth. But despite the abuse, homelessness, and pressure to follow the path laid out for her, Calyha made a different deci...

Cali thought she was showing love to a man who had never truly experienced it. What began as a DM turned into a toxic, controlling relationship—and the first night they moved in together, everything changed. From being ghosted, to finding out he had a criminal past and a secret wife, Cali shares the devastating story of how she nearly lost herself trying to love someone who couldn’t love her back....

In this powerful episode, Kainomi shares the raw and heartbreaking truth behind her years-long battle with an eating disorder. From collapsing at the airport to hearing her mom say, "I can’t watch you die anymore," this is the story of what it means to be trapped in your own body — and the decision to fight for your life. This episode covers:– Early body image struggles– The toxic praise...

In this episode of the Decision Podcast we talk with Lauren. Lauren thought she had it all under control — until the drinking became more than just a weekend habit. In this powerful episode of The Decision, she opens up about the moment alcohol stopped being fun and started consuming her life. From blackouts and broken relationships to the breaking point that forced her to choose between the bottl...

In today’s episode of The Decision Podcast, we sit down with Kayla—a courageous woman who opens up about a decision that changed everything. What happens when the person who causes you the most pain is also the one who saves your life? Kayla shares her deeply personal story of surviving an abusive relationship, the emotional and psychological toll it took on her, and the moment she realized her li...

She trusted him...and it changed her life forever. In this episode of The Decision Podcast , we hear Dominika’s heartbreaking story of how a relationship built on trust led to an HIV diagnosis. This raw conversation explores betrayal, survival, and the strength it takes to move forward. 🎧 Tune in for a powerful reminder that one decision can change everything. 📝 PSA: Have a story that changed yo...