Conversations With Katy

"You have Cancer" are 3 words that everyone dreads. Yet every year, more than 250,000 women are diagnosed in the US alone and while treatment models vary, very few women are brave enough to chart their own course. It's been a little over two years and Vandana is back with an update! Was her unconventional decision to forgo the conventional route a mistake or did she make the best decision of her life?

"I believe that our relationships can reflect our darkest and most vulnerable sides. It can also reveal our strengths and the areas that we need to work on." Shane had a roller-coaster of a marriage. Young and inexperienced, his relationship was plagued with racism, infidelity and abandonment, but he has survived it all. Today, Shane is an ADHD Life, Relationship and Career coach, who teaches others how to do the same.

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is quoted as saying, "change is the only constant in life." Yet in many cases, when change comes, it's often greeted with fear and apprehension. So today, I chat with my very dear friend Michael Adams, a Human behavioral specialist as he discusses how unexpected change, the end of a long term relationship, immediately followed by a life changing medical emergency, impacted his life and what he learned in the process. www.katyanroach.com

Who would you become if your childhood was filled with anything but love? Monti Washington knows this first hand but was lucky enough to avoid walking the stereotypical road that many young black men in his position would have traveled. Growing up in foster care, abused and abandoned, Monti found the inner strength to ignite his purpose, his calling. Today he has stared in a number of independent films and has had the opportunity to speak at more than 130 venues across the United States. Monti currently has lead role n the Tyler Perry's streaming series BRUH. A Motivational speaker, actor, poet and so much more. Monti shares his story and tells us that in spite of our past, we can use self love and self mastery to become the best versions of ourselves possible. www.katyanroach.com

As a parent, there is no greater joy than to see your child succeed. Kerwin Springer has dedicated his life to, in his words, "Helping Students Win!" With thousands of students from across the Caribbean, who depend on him to guide them through one of the most challenging times of their early academic career. Kerwin has created the Caribbean's #1 resource for all things CSEC, CAPE and even SATs! But who is Kerwin Springer? Join me as I explore the man behind the message of All Ones, No Twos! www.katyanroach.com

What does a man look for when choosing a wife and what does it take to have a long lasting and sustainable relationship? Ken and I discuss what goes into keeping love alive after 16 years and how he and his wife Darcel, have navigated the challenges, redefined their relationship and grown from strength to strength.

Leon Walker is a man who was diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. He has dedicated his life to talking about his disorder in order to help others avoid being caught in a toxic relationship with a narcissist. He explains that narcissists are often very charming and manipulative, making promises they have no intention of keeping. They also have a deep need for attention and admiration, and often gaslight and ghost their partners. Leon himself has been in several long-term relationships with women, during which he was often emotionally distant and manipulative. He is now working on being more honest and open in his relationships and hopes to help other recognize and avoid getting caught in a narcissistic cycle. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How a person with narcissistic personality disorder develops and manifests symptoms in their relationships 2. How to recognize narcissistic personality disorder in others 3. The challenges and challenges faced by those with narcissistic personality disorder

What happens when you break the silence? Kirk continues to share about what happened when he shared his story online and the secrets to discovering and learning to walk in your magic!

How does a young boy go from betrayal, sexual assault and the unbelievable silence that is oftentimes associated with child rape to finding his voice? His power and his magic? Kirk shares his inspiring story.

Colin Yearwood an Online Business & Sales Coach bravely stepped in to tackles another listener question. Why would a man spend a number of years living with one woman (unmarried) only to marry another he only knew for a few months? The answer is more interesting than you would think.

Why do men cheat? What do men really wish women knew. Join me as I continue my conversation with Jason and Niko who answer your burning questions. This episode was crazy fun!!

Have you ever wondered what's really on a man's mind? Well in this 2 part episode, I reached out to my friends Jason Hernandez and Nikolai Urbano to answer some of the burning questions, submitted by the women in this community and these guys did not hold back!

In this season I give the men the opportunity to not only share their stories but to answer your burning questions about Life, Love and Everything in between.

After two seasons, I'm sharing my heart and some of the lessons 2021 has taught me.

We can all attest that living though a pandemic has run havoc on our nerves. For many anxiety levels are through the roof. So I was extremely happy to talk to my latest podcast guest Sarah Falk, a 4 time Cancer survivor who shared tips on how to deal with Health Anxiety and so much more!

What does it take to have a long lasting, loving and successful relationship? This is the questions I wanted answered when I decided to chat with Jeline. Jeline and Sheldon have been married for the past 24 years and continue to be great friends and lovers. Both successful in life and in love, I wanted the to know their secret and Jeline shared it all!

A miscarriage carries with it, so many emotions, from feelings of loss to thinking that something is 'wrong with you' but Natasha Carlow shares her story of strength and hope as she reminders us, that in times like these, we do not not have to go through these moments alone, for help and support is always available. *Please note: there are some sound quality issues with this recording but the information was too important to not be shared.

Monogamous or Polyamorous? What say you? Some would argue that we are not monogamous by nature but only sit in this space because of societal norms. While others believe that we all long to find the "one". This is the concept that I discuss with Lena Lang who shares her own explorations and findings from her personal journey, into Polyamory.

When it comes to dealing with grief and loss never will we be more tested than in the middle of a Global Pandemic! Life continues even in the middle of it all and almost daily, we are forced to deal with our feelings surrounding death and loss. In this episode, I talk to Lisa Keefauver, who tells me about what an unexplained illness and the sudden death of her husband taught her about loss and grieving. This social worker turned grief and empathy activist, is using the power of narrative to create a Grief-Smart Culture. Lisa shares what we can all learn from death and loss, for although we grieve, hope in the future is still ours to explore.

Michelle Borel describes herself as woman who is focused on love and the power of "I am!" She is a Radio personality, television host, producer, marketer and author! Flowing with energy, she spoke to me about the inspiration behind her writings and how you too, can tap into the power of manifestation and self-love.

I read a quote that said "it's strange how often a heart must be broken, before the years can make it wise." This rang true for me as I spoke to Angelina Watkins a Transformation Coach who now helps women navigate through their own "heartbreak experience" but it took losing everything; and gaining the strength to walk away from a relationship fill with infidelity with a baby in tow. Today however, she shares her journey of self discovery and self love and how you too, can find your way back to love and living in your true potential.

Many of the infidelity stories I've heard have come from women who have had to deal with the sadness and loss of trust, when their partner strayed. However, always wanting to have fair representation of topics as heavy as these, I reached out to Jillian Lama who "flipped the script" and shared her story and even more importantly her discovery, of what was really at the root of her own indiscretion.

Oftentimes behind the glitz and the glamour of success or what might appear to be the perfect life, hides a sadness that many cannot comprehend. Sarah Inglefield shares her story of how easy it is to become lost in the toxicity of a relationship that doesn't support or nurture you and how she found her way back 'home'. I know you'll be inspired.

I read a quote that said "People who Stutter have the unique opportunity to teach the world to listen." This is what I felt when I interviewed Debbie-Ann Jollie. Yes Debbie stutters but she has refused to allow a speech impediment to define who she is and what she has to offer. The young woman who sometimes felt unseen or intimidated by the spotlight, is ready to share her story with the world.

After chatting with Dr. Marlisha Smith, in the last episode, I was eager to pick her brain about the Covid-19 Vaccine. We recorded this earlier in the year when the roll-out had just begun and I wanted "insider information" ;-) Come listen as Marlisha shares her vaccination story.

As the child of an incarcerated parent Marlisha has beaten the odds but were it not for a strong foundation and a supportive mother, Marley's story might have been very different. Now a successful Doctor, Marlisha continues to shine and shares her journey with us. Marlisha reminds us that your past doesn’t have to dictate your future,so if you find yourself in a difficult situation today, unsure about what’s possible, this story is for you. Join me as I chat with Dr. Marlisha Smith, DNP, FNP, ENP.

Listen in as I chat with a few of my friends and members of the CWK community about what are some of the things that contribute to "toxic masculinity" and what we can personally do, to curb the rising tide of violence against women.

This is not how I expected to end this season but when a young life is taken away in such a brutal and unexpected manner, we cannot remain silent!

Are you a working mom, who feels overwhelmed by the pressure to "Do it all?" Well you are not alone. Sarah Argenal, shares her journey of trying to juggle the never ending demands of work, career, marriage and motherhood and how she finally found her way off the treadmill and into a life of sustainable balance.

Rani Shares her story of being born in a rural village in India, where her family pushed past stigma, taboo and the social pressure to abort their differently abled baby girl. Today, she continues to teach us all about the power and the possibilities that comes from believing in the impossible..

Stigma, contempt and rejection are not rare for members of the LGBTQ community, but in the Caribbean, to openly identify as Gay, takes an immense amount of courage. While my guest doesn't lack the courage to share her story, she prefers to remain anonymous for her own personal reasons. Listen as she shares her 'Coming' Out' Story and her journey to self acceptance.

We can all admit that we live in a weight obsessed society. The messages around health and fitness, are oftentimes contradictory and confusing, so what do you do when the desire to be healthier, takes a dangerous turn? Emily Bright shares her story.

What do you do, when you find yourself trapped in a vicious cycle of abuse at the hands of the person who's promised, to love, cherish and honor you? Why would you continually go back to a relationship that is emotionally and physically abusive and how do you finally break free? Latoya Rigaud, shares her amazing story.

Losing her mother at the age of 8. An absentee drug addicted Father and a family torn apart. The future didn't look too bright for Rasheeda but she was determined to not follow the path that circumstance had carved for her. She carved her own path and tells us how.

Having one special needs child presents its own set of unique challenges, but Genie Dawkins, a single mom with not one but 4 children, who all have different behavioral and learning disabilities, talks to us about how at the end of a tumultuous relationship, she had to learn how to be not just an advocate for her children and others like them but for herself.

What do you do when one minute, you're making plans, the next you're in a fight for your life? This is the very scary space that my guest and now sister-friend Vandana found herself in earlier this year but her Breast Cancer story, is one that will not only educate but encourage and give you hope.

This single line drew me into a story that I could not resist exploring. However, the conclusions might be far different from what you'd think. If you are in any type of relationship where you feel like you're losing your identity, come listen to Alesia’s story.

Once Upon a Gene - Effie Park's world was turned upside down when her baby boy was born with a genetic disorder so rare, that his disability doesn’t have a name! In Effie's quest to find clarity and support, she was able to find a way to work through her initial fear and sadness. Today she shares her story of how this experience, has also worked to bring her and her family closer and has taught her the importance of community and self care. Listen till the end for a “special gift” from baby Ford.

Have you ever been in a relationship that started out "perfect" but took a dangerous turn? Meet Whytli Rogers who shares with us what she's learned from a relationship that moved from puppy love, to sexual, mental and emotional abuse. She’s a survivor and she shares her story of growth and personal development.Whytli Rogers is a certified life coach, mental health advocate. A podcast host of In the Wake with Whytli and the co-founder of the End The Stigma foundation. She strives to empower others and let them know they aren’t alone in the struggle.

Welcome to the very first episode of Conversations With Katy. I believe that every life has a story and every story, the ability to inspire and in this episode, I share not only my own story but I give you some insight into how this podcast is geared towards helping you, to feel more inspired, hopeful and in charge of your own destiny.My name is Katyan Roach and I invite you inside this space of honest conversations, tangible takeaways and new perspectives on how we can all improve our lives. I’m so happy you’re here.

Where can you find real women, with real stories that encourage, motivate and inspire? Welcome to Conversations With Katy! A space that's filled with honest conversations, tangible takeaways and new perspectives on how you can improve your life. Raw and unscripted, we tell our stories of Life, Love and Lessons Learned. So come join us if you want to explore what it takes to bring the best version of yourself to this thing called life!