Conversations with my Cuz

How to cope with mental illness in the family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwmc/message

Do we all operate from a place of trauma? Do you respond negatively to things and don't understand why? Join the conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwmc/message

Boy we had a time last night! We ended the season with bang! Join the Cuzns and our guest for a very enlightening and intense conversation to end the season. See you in May. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwmc/message

Things got a little intense this week between the cousins. Join the conversation and chime in with your thoughts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwmc/message

Ketari Cole, author of several fiction and poetry books, is joining us to share her journey in becoming a published author. We're talking about the stages, from deciding to write, sharing your writing dream with others, and navigating the world of publishers. If your dream is to be a writer, Ketari will be dropping some jewels! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwmc/message

We're talking to Heru Smith and Shadawn Henderson, both first-time authors. They are sharing their journey and dispelling the false concept of “laziness” and more stigmatized parts of the writer's journey in this intimate conversation. The Cuzns are also back with another Let Me Ask My Cuz question. "How long to hold someone's past against them?" Join the conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwmc/message

Come meet, Lee the Author! Our professional basketball player turned first-time author. We're talking about the first installment in his page-turning series so compelling we already see it as a movie series. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwmc/message

"A woman brought you into this world, so you have no right to disrespect one." ~Tupac No truer words have been spoken and yet this type of sh!t happens every day! What's really going on and what can we do about it. Let's talk about! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwmc/message

You ever find yourself in a sex rut? Things just aren't vibing the way they use to. Is it you? Is it your partner? You're left wondering, where did it all go wrong. More importantly, you want to know how to get your sex life back on track. Let's figure this thing out together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwmc/message

Is it wise to be married and hang out with your single friends? Some single friends don't respect the institution of marriage.

In relationships, red flags are signs that a person probably can't have a healthy relationship. Some are obvious while others are more like a clue. In hindsight we see them, so why we don't recognize them from the beginning?

Chemistry is such a powerful force that many couples confuse with compatibility. Chemistry can be a glue that binds couples together early on in a relationship. Compatibility can maintain a relationship over time. Let's Talk About It.

How can you tell if the person that you are in a relationship with is emotionally healthy? Two words : power and control. If at any time, you begin to feel that your partner is more interested in controlling you than loving you, that is a big red flag. But what happens when power and control aren't obvious?

The Cuzns sat down and had a candid conversation with R&B singer, domestic violence survivor and activist Kia Jeffries Mateen she shared her story and talked about her work that she is doing with @wholelifehealingcenter to bring awareness to domestic violence. If you would like to donate to Whole Life Healing Center go to www.wholelifehealingcenter.org If you are a victim of domestic violence call The National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233

There are now over 1,500 dating apps or websites looking to draw single men and women to match them with one another. Is traditional dating a thing of the past? Is it possible to find true love through online dating?

How do parents and adult children reorder their relationship and how do parents create healthy boundaries with their adult children?

How many times have you heard, "boys don't cry"? What happens when young boys are told to stifle their emotions? Are we raising emotionally healthy men? Join the conversation.

The challenges of motherhood can be overwhelming and often the source of depression. Obstacles like economic stress, sleep deprivation, work/family balance, and mom guilt can weigh its toll on the psyche. Our guest, Nicky, is sharing her motherhood journey and the tools she is using to protect her mental health. Join us Sunday at 8:00pm for this honest conversation.

The Cuzns kicked off season 5, with a great show! We sat down with couple Thurmond & Marshawn to talk about protection in a relationship. Join the conversation!

If a woman says she doesn't need a man, does that mean she doesn't want one.

Throughout Women's History Month, we celebrate the contributions of women. It is a time to reflect on the courage of women in past generations and to celebrate how their efforts and bravery afforded women the opportunities and freedoms they have today. It also is a great time to celebrate women who make a difference in your life: perhaps a mom, grandmother, sister, teacher, boss or mentor. Join us as we celebrate a sisters who is doing her part to uplift our children and bring joy to the community.

Women talk more than men'. ‘Men talk facts, women talk feelings'. Just an example of common misconceptions that many of us believe. You may even blame these allegations for miscommunications in your relationships. We will explore the reasoning behind these claims, why they've gained so much popularity, and whether they are true at all

"Let me make one more point. You know, I've told my daughters, granddaughters...and I mean it: There's not a single thing a man can do that a woman can't do as well or better. Not a single thing." - President Joe Biden

“It takes a village to raise a child” is a well-known proverb. It draws us back to the meaning of community and how important it is to get support from others for helping you raise your child. Has the Black Community lost it's village? If so, what can we do to get it back?

Black children are at least twice as likely as children of other racial and ethnic groups to be under the care of a grandparent. Some 8% of black children fall into this category. How has the dynamic of grandparents raising grandchildren, also known as Kinship Care, changed the role of grandparents today? 0 0 0 0

How do you turn the emotional and psychological effects of childhood trauma into a triumph?

Why you should stop calling things you enjoy guilty pleasures.

The Cuzns are back with a new season!

With a prognosis of only 18 months to live, our guest, Karen, fought to get access to medical trials in which only 6% of the participants are African American or Hispanic. She's sharing her story and much needed information in hopes of saving someone else's life one day.

Toxic people will leave you feeling bad: edgy, guilty, confused, frustrated, and overextended. They lack boundaries and ask too much from you, so you leave exchanges feeling violated and exhausted. They make assumptions, expect too much and disregard your "no" answers. It's easy to spot when it's someone else, but what if you're the toxic person?

Were talking about Polygamy, Polyamory, and Polyandry. Yes there is a difference!!

Most Americans (69%) say cohabitation is acceptable even if a couple doesn't plan to get married. Another 16% say it's acceptable, but only if the couple plans to marry, and 14% say it's never acceptable for an unmarried couple to live together. After all, those who say that marriage doesn't guarantee happiness are right. Then again, cohabitation isn't a sure thing, either.

Body changes, treatable diagnoses, sexual stimulants, talking to your partner, and more.....

Part of four month long series on sex and relationships. Does Sex Addiction exist and if so, How exactly do you define it?

Would you sign a pre-nup if your helping and supporting your mate at the start of their business? Tap in and join the conversation. 

The saying goes, happy life, happy wife. Where does that leave the husband in all of this? Tap into the conversation. 

The Cuzns are back with another season! Join in the conversation!  Conditional Submission

The Cuzns are allies and we celebrated Gay Pride on our show !Tap in and listen to our frank conversation with our amazing guest Artie Thompson about the highs and lows in the LGBTQ community from his perspective.

The role of a father in a child is one to be acknowledged. It seems that sometimes fathers don't get the recognition they deserve. Tune in as we shine a well deserved spotlight on some amazing fathers and hear their stories about fatherhood and what it means to them.

Millennials are the most diverse, tolerant, connected, educated, and idealistic generation ever. Or the most narcissistic, lazy, entitled, coddled, distrustful, and disconnected. Or the most downwardly mobile, debt-ridden, unlaunched, unmarried, unchurched, and apolitical. Or a great bunch of kids who play nicely with others, love their parents, respect their elders, want to save the planet, and can't catch a break

The Cuzns sat down with Author, Toya J to discuss her book Tease. The myths surrounding masturbation and how to have healthy conversations surrounding the topic of masturbation. Tap in!!

The stereotype is that men don't ever like to ask for directions! You can imagine how hard it is to say to another person out loud, “I think I need some help.” While the black community is vast and nuances of our life experiences cannot be fully captured or qualified, millions of Black men's mental health in America, as a social group, have suffered throughout the years in total silence. The Cuzns sat down with Nigel Sealey, Clinical Social Worker and Ashanti Umar aka Black Rushn of HisMajestyUnltd to bring light to what is keeping Black Men from using therapy as a potential solution.

We're honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.

May is Mental Health Awareness month. The Cuzns had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephanie Shelton~LMSW & CASC Master Counselor to discuss the effects mental health & addiction has on the black and brown. Powerful, informative and necessary!

The Cuzns are back with a new season!!

We did it! Season one is done and we are celebrating. Join us as we laugh at our mishaps and celebrate our triumphs. We have some Day 1 brothers and sisters showcasing their flourishing businesses and we're shining a light on 'em --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How does an urban web-series based on life in the Pink Houses, a Brooklyn Project, grow to over a million You Tube views with spin-offs in Baltimore, Atlanta, and more to come? We're talking to the team that made it happen and more with a movie in the works and we'll find out what else they have in store for us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tonight we sat down with the founders of BuyBlackLife a movement that started on June 6 and has grown to 169, 000 plus members. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

From the streets to the Mayor! We had the newly elected Mayor of Roselle, Donald Shaw as our guest. He shared his compelling story of how he made it from the streets of Lefrak City, Queens to becoming the Mayor of Roselle, NJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our minis(children) are our guests on the show this Sunday to discuss generational differences. Let's talk about the many ways we are different, alike, and how we can move forward together. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Valentine's Day is over but LOVE is forever Join the Cuzns and our guest Ameenah Shareef Asante a Heart Centered Love & Intimacy Life Coach who “Brings people closer to their true nature, that is the perfect and intentional expression of love. Tune in this Sunday at 8pm live on FB and YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app