What Happens Outside of Love, A Cousins Podcast Production

Episode Title:Misguided, Misaligned & Missing in Action: When Men Forsake Their RoleSpecial Guest: Mr. Robert BrooksJoin Dr. LaQuita Parks, Diontrise Blake, Shanita Dawson-Ugwuoke, and special guest Mr. Robert Brooks for a powerful conversation on why so much brokenness happens outside of love — and how it connects to men stepping away from their divine assignment. We’re talking about:• Misgui...

Some songs make you sway, sing out loud, and remember a moment in time—but when you slow down long enough to really listen to the lyrics, you realize…that wasn’t love at all. Join Dr. LaQuita Parks, Diontrise Blake, and Shanita Dawson-Ugwuoke for a deep, funny, and eye-opening conversation as we dive into the love songs that fooled us. Those songs that sounded romantic, felt emotional, and became...

We all have broken pieces—parts of ourselves that we try to hide, ignore, or fix before we feel “ready” to love or be loved. But what if healing doesn’t mean perfection? What if it simply means accepting yourself right where you are? Join Dr. LaQuita Parks, Diontrise Blake, and Shanita Dawson-Ugwuoke for a transparent conversation about learning to love the parts of you that you’ve judged, rejecte...

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the cousins turn the mic on the hidden side of “love” — the types of abuse that don’t always leave visible scars but still destroy lives and relationships. From emotional and verbal attacks, to physical violence, spiritual manipulation, financial control, stalking and coercion, we’ll explore how abuse hides behind words like “care,” “protection,” and...

Family isn’t always about blood — sometimes it’s about the people who choose to love you through every chapter of life. 💛Join cousins Dr. LaQuita Parks, Diontrise Blake, and Shanita Dawson-Ugwuoke for a deep, heartfelt conversation about Chosen Families — the friendships, faith circles, and support systems that become the family we need when life and love get complicated. We’re talking about:💬 W...

Love isn’t just something we discover — it’s something we inherit. ❤️Join Dr. LaQuita Parks, Diontrise Blake, and Shanita Dawson-Ugwuoke for an honest conversation about how our parents’ and grandparents’ love—or lack of it—has shaped the way we love today. From tough love to tenderness, silence to sacrifice, we’ll explore how those early lessons influence the way we give and receive love now.💞 W...

Topic: The Space Between Love and Loneliness When love feels distant, silence often speaks the loudest. Join the cousins as they unpack what happens in the space between love and loneliness — the place where hearts ache, boundaries shift, and healing begins. This week’s conversation is about learning to recognize emotional distance, finding peace in solitude, and rediscovering the power of self-lo...

What happens when the people you expect to love you… don’t? 💔This week, the cousins are talking about strained family ties, broken expectations, and learning to create love beyond bloodlines.✨ Join us for real conversations, healing truths, and practical steps toward protecting your peace while building authentic connections.

In this episode of What Happens Outside of Love, Dr. LaQuita Parks, Diontrise Blake, and Shanita Dawson-Ugwuoke open up about the hidden struggles people face when love feels distant or absent. Together, they explore the quiet battles that take place in the mind and heart—battles that often go unnoticed by the outside world. From the unspoken pain of feeling unseen in family relationships, to the...

In this episode, Dr. LaQuita Parks, Diontrise Blake, and Shanita Dawson-Ugwuoke dive into the topic: “Love’s Disguises – When It Looks Like Love but Isn’t.” 💔❤️We’ll share real stories, explore how “love” can sometimes be mistaken for control, conditions, or attention, and reflect on what true love really looks like. Expect laughter, honesty, and heartfelt moments as the cousins get real about fa...

Listen as the co-hosts and cousins, Dr. LaQuita Parks, Diontrise Blake and Shanita Dawson-Ugwuoke dive into the conversation, what happens when love feels absent.

Join the co-host and cousins, Dr. LaQuita Parks, Diontrise Blake and Shanita Dawson-Ugwuoke as they dive into real and raw conversations about "What Happens Outside of Love!"