Shaanah Montanna

To Be Single or Not to Be

Society EN ↓ 130 episodes

A podcast where we discuss navigating life with or without a partner and the cause and effects that come along with it. Are either all they’re really cracked up to be? Each episode will leave you with new info to decide if you’re to be single or not to be… that is the final question!

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Shaanah Montanna

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Society

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shaanahmontanna.com

Latest episode

Feb 19, 2026

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Episodes

Part 3: SMBC - Single Mom By Choice - Ep. 102 25.04.2022

On this episode, we take a deep and interesting dive into what may be an unknown or new acronym and lifestyle that is making waves through society that is known as "Single Mom by Choice!" A SMBC is someone who decides to become a mother, knowing that they will be the sole parent of their child at least at the outset. Dive into this amazing episode with two moms who speak their truth about this lif...

Part 2: Black Maternal Health in America: Are We in a Crisis? 21.04.2022

On this episode, we continue the conversation around Black maternal health in America and how we overcome this crisis! Special guests: Callie D., Aeryka H., Chemyeeka T.

Part 1: Black Maternal Health in America: Are We in a Crisis? Ep. 101 18.04.2022

On this episode, we take a deep and very necessary dive into the state of Black maternal health in America to uncover why we are in a crisis, how we help ourselves and future generations overcome it, and what we must do to get justice in this fight for our lives! Special guests: Callie D., Aeryka H., Chemyeeka T.

The Great Debate: Men vs. Women - Ep. 100 12.04.2022

On this episode, we have an entertaining, upbeat, and insightful conversation around who is more responsible for the issues we see in relationships! From finances, to first dates, to cheating, and so much more! We leave it all on the table and at the end of this episode, we leave YOU to decide! Tune in EXCLUSIVELY on YouTube! You won't regret it!  Special guests: Bulli C., Kari C., D. Smith,...

Suffering is Not a Requirement for Love - Ep. 99 04.04.2022

On this episode we take a deep dive into the true meaning of self love to help listeners understand that suffering is not a pre-requisite to gain the love that you desire. We unpack how Disney sold us a nightmare and packaged it as a sweet dream, how being in relationships with the right person may take time but not suffering, and what role we play in loving ourselves no matter what kind of relati...

What About Yo Friends? Let's Talk Friendship! - Ep. 98 23.03.2022

On this episode we take a deep dive into one of the relationship types that I highly value and that would be FRIENDSHIPS! In this sometimes toxic culture of "throwing people away" we wanted to really dissect the importance of friendships, how to navigate changing friendships, and how to handle it when other people are placed at higher importance than your friendships. If you love your friends or a...

Kim vs. Kanye - Bonus Tea 21.03.2022

Listen in as myself and special guests pregame before a recording session with some interesting tea and thoughts on Kim & Kanye! This may not age well, but we enjoyed the convo, and for the time being it seemed so appropriate! Welp! Like to hear it, here it go! Special guests: Alleged Kardashian Historian Kandice Allen & Heather C.

Create Your Own Love Language - Ep. 97 14.03.2022

On today's episode, we dive into love languages deeper than you ever have before! Love languages are all about showing up and loving your partner the way that they desire. So, why not show up EXACTLY as they desire with personalized languages? Thinking about how to love deeper and show up better in your relationship should be a goal for everyone. Listen to this episode to uncover what that looks l...

Detachment: How to Detach & Dealing With a Detached Person - Ep. 96 07.03.2022

On this episode we take a deep dive into detachment into all aspects and how to deal with it! Detachment can be a dangerous game if not played properly and we are here to teach you how to be connected to everything, yet attached to nothing. Detachment gets a bad wrap, but it doesn't have to. Dive into this episode with us as we teach you how to meet a person and not fall in love instantly based on...

Long Term Relationships - You Will Change & So Will Your Partner - Ep. 95 28.02.2022

On this episode, we take a deep dive into making long term relationships last forever! Alexa, play Keith Sweat. We dive into understanding what good (or inevitable) change looks like, how to understand and navigate it, and how to adjust your personal sails in the winds and high tides of what we call relationships. All change is not a bad thing. You just have to be able to put in the work and deter...

Leaving Will Hurt & You Will Be Okay! Leaving is NOT Losing! - Ep. 94 21.02.2022

On this episode we take a deep dive into knowing when it is time to go, understanding the process to arrive at and stand by the decision, and understanding that you are NOT a loser if you decide to part ways! Leaving is not losing and want the world to know that in any situation, at the end of the day, you will absolutely be okay! Special guests: Sierra of Legacy Speaks & Mikey R.

Where the Cash At? Is it Pay for Play in 2022? - Ep. 93 14.02.2022

On this episode we take a deep and FUN dive into what money and relationships looks like present day because we want to know is it pay for play in 2022? We discuss the Kevin Samuels mindset, what role finances play in partnership, and if money is or should be the most important thing when dating and navigating these relationship streets! Tune in so we can help you decide if you should be paying or...

Why Do We Keep Taking Them Back? - Ep. 92 07.02.2022

On this episode, we take a deep dive into why we continue to take people back, repeatedly, in relationships when they have shown us they are no longer worthy of our attention, love, or time. We explore where these behaviors stem from, what we were not taught growing up that has led us here, and how we overcome this obstacle to break generational curses and create the healthy and lasting love that...

You Cannot Love Them Into the Person You Are Envisioning - Ep. 91 31.01.2022

On this episode, we take a deep dive into why we envision people to be someone that they have proven they cannot be in their relationship with us and why we must stop doing this NOW! We explore what this looks like, how we got here (Alexa, play Deborah Cox), and how we overcome it forever! When people show you who they are, BELIEVE them! Special guests: Rod Gaithings, Krystal Jordan, and Chemyeeka...

Fantasy vs. Reality of Love - Ep. 90 18.06.2021

On this episode, we take a deep dive into the fantasy of love verses the reality of it. Are we creating our own illusions of love or are they being painted for us? Are we really up for the fight of what true love is or not really? Are we really taking a holistic look at potential partners and all that they come with before making an informed decision on partnership? There are so many questions tha...

Imposter Syndrome - Ep. 89 03.05.2021

On this episode we take a deep dive into what imposter syndrome really looks like, how it shows up in our lives, how we understand it, and how we navigate it to move around it and not let it stop us from greatness! The thought of feeling like we don't belong in places and spaces where we are meant to grow, thrive, and excel is no longer acceptable and is something we are no longer standing for. So...

Relationship Attachment Styles - Ep. 88 26.04.2021

On this episode we take a deep dive into what may be new territory for some and that is relationship attachment styles! Many times, they way we move in adult relationships is rooted in our childhood and relationships that existed there. So, this episode is here to give you insight on how growing up may have affected the way you move in your love life, why you are connected to the attachment style...

Comparison is the Thief of All Joy - Ep. 87 19.04.2021

On this episode we take a deep dive into what truly creating the relationship you desire looks like without allowing the outside world to have a say so in that. In this conversation, we uncover how social comparison is more common than people think or allow and how the fact remains that when you are looking at someone else's relationship with envy or in awe, you are truly just an outsider looking...

Secrecy vs. Privacy - Ep. 86 05.04.2021

On this episode we take a deep, yet necessary, dive into the difference between secrecy verses privacy. In this day and age, we know that it is hard to not want to declare your love ALOUD via various internet or social media outlets. However, some people still desire privacy. So, this episode will give you the tools and knowledge to understand how to navigate your privacy without being somebody's...

Where The Money Reside! - Ep. 85 29.03.2021

On this episode we take a deep dive and a revisit to previous episodes we've had around money and relationships! Money is a funny thing and it's even funnier if you and your partner or potential partner aren't on the same page about it! So, all of that said, we dive into what the conversations should look like around money, releasing shame attached to money, and how you and your partner should BOF...

Do Opposites Really Attract? - Ep. 84 22.03.2021

On this episode we take a deep dive into the age old, and OUTDATED notion of opposites attracting! Yeah, dating your opposite may be fun for a moment or in some capacity. However, when it comes to long term love, compatibility and complementary partnership are way more ideal! So, pull up for this informative and enlightening conversation with some special guests as we dissect that in 2021 being wi...

It's the Phone For Me! - Ep. 83 16.03.2021

On this episode we dive into a very necessary, yet sometimes controversial topic, on social media and those dam cell phones! We live in a world where social media is a permanent fixture in it. So, this means that we must start having real conversations about it with our partners so that we can all be sure we are keeping it real with each other. In this case, ignorance truly is NOT bliss. So, pull...

Your Partner Will Not Complete You - Ep. 82 08.03.2021

On this episode we take a deep and necessary dive into what wholeness and feeling complete looks like with or without a partner. We tackle what being “complete” really means, what the self work looks like to get to self worth, and how to navigate these relationship waters to feel complete no matter what your status may be. Special guests: Kandice M., L’Kenya D., Heather C., Brittney R., & Nikita H...

Relationships, Communication, & Conflict - Ep. 81 01.03.2021

On this episode, we had the opportunity to get the real from a man's perspective when it comes to what they really want from women, what communication they really need from women, and how to handle conflict with them because SURPRISE... they do know how to communicate!! Men are a special species. However, most are very simple. More simple than we tend to think or give them credit for (in a good wa...

Boundaries, Dealbreakers, & Triggers - Ep. 80 22.02.2021

On this episode we take a a closer, and necessary, look back into boundaries, dealbreakers, and triggers. We dive into how to identify these areas, how to ensure that you have the right tools in your kit to push through or get out of certain situations with these items, and knowing when you truly have these areas under control because only the strong & PREPARED will survive. So, pull up and let's...

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