Get Real - Teneca Meeks

I’m getting vaccinated. I’m getting the Moderna vaccination after things in my life changed. Mainly going back into an office environment. More shocking then that; I went out on a date. Pick your jaw up. Shocking I know. Tune in to hear what happened.

Be careful who you listen too and/or take advice from and be careful who you entertain or bring into your life. The internet is full of people more than willing to give you advice but not all of them are knowledgeable about the things they’re speaking about. Be careful who you let in your life. You may leave that person but the damage they do to your life maybe around long after they’re gone.

I’ve lost my desire for relationships and marriage. I want companionship but no more. Was it because of my failed marriage and my failed engagement attempt. I don’t know. Will that desire every come back or have I not met the right person yet. Only time will tell.

Encourage yourself and others. Try to be the light in others life even when your own is dim. You may fall down but let his world keep you down.

Not every day can be a good day. Shit happens. When the world gives you lemonades sometimes the only thing you can do is cry.

Youtube and social media is filled with people's opinion but they don't always tell the source of these opinions. Make sure when you're drinking the kool-aid; you stop to ask what's in it.

Don't get in your feelings about what you see on social media. Social media is some people's job. Don't get too invested in what you see and the people on social media are just that: people.

Are your dating standards realistic? Why women flake? Why self-developed is so important for personal growth. Can men and women be friends? Dating tip of the month: don't have relationship problems if you're not in a relationship.

A career and networking site has turned into a place where “professionals” are posting political propaganda and racial biases.

What does it mean to be single and dating? When have you given someone too much of our time. When is it time to have those tough conversations about relationship status. Dating tip: fellows get yourself together first.

Letting go is easier said than done. People hold on to unhealthy situations for numerous reasons. It's never as cut and dry as it seems.

Thank you Indeed for your virtual workshop Beat the Bias: Racial discrimination in the hiring process. Speaks to the issues I had in the hiring process since I was laid off. Becoming empowered to refuse to work for employers where racial diversity is not present.

My thoughts on black history and being black in America. Celebrate being black today and everyday.

What role does Human Resources and review companies like Glassdoor play in workplace abuse. Who's responsibility is it, to protect the employees?

Often is not us reaping what we sow. Most of us are just victims of our own bad choices. When we realize our choices have consequences and doing what is right/good is always the best choice then our lives might improve.

Should women pursue men? Why Stephone believes my relationship status question is too brutally honest! Hint fellows: don't listen to him. This week's dating tip: don't be afraid of rejection. Shoot your shot if you get the opportunity. All they can say is NO!

A country divided: black vs white. The propaganda of civil war spreading like wildfire. Spiritual poison slowly killing us from the inside out.

Why do some people feel there are no good men and women in this world. I discuss the 3 reasons I feel why people like that: preference/type, entitlement and not knowing what they 're looking for.

Being good is subject to whether or not you're what the other person is look for. Trying to be a good partner to everyone you meet is a futile endeavor. Save your "good" for those who deserve it.

Death is inevitable but living life is a choice. Start the new year off right by choosing to live. Being present in the present. May you fill your years with abundant life.

Exploring all aspects the dating game. Today, discussing dating standards.

Do you know who you are? Can you articulate who you are to another person. Discuss the 6 areas of our life we need to know ourselves: mentally, physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually and the content of our character.

From Galatian 5 sinful nature vs spirit. Talking about the sinful things I struggle with and the fruits of the spirit I lack. I walk you through my thinking for the content of this episode.

You reap what you should not be used as a threat for someone doing you wrong, hurting your feelings or treating you bad. Say a prayer for them and keep doing good.

Be cautious of men and/or women trying to use the name of Lord to deceive you

5 important take aways I got from reading a post about emotional suppression called Why Everyone you date is a psycho.

No one should be talking trash about their baby mama or baby daddy. This episode is about a Facebook post where this guy is belittling his baby mama and my feelings on the subject. Keep that shit to yourself.

5 practical steps to live in your truth: 1. Breath, 2. Allow yourself to feel your emotions, 3. State the facts only, 4. Explore your options, 5. Decide what comes next. Rinse and repeat and you'll be living in your truth in no time.

Living in your truth is my second philosophy. I discuss 3 times in my life where I had to live in my truth and the beauty to living in one’s truth. Next weeks episode, I will provide practical tips for you to start living in your truth.

Discussing how children are becoming victims of our sexual promiscuity. Questioning why people refuse to protect themselves and their partners. Children aren’t trash to be discarded when the relationship ends.

I discuss my first love who was a narcissist (sad face emoji) and how he love bombed me in 2013 and how he tried again in 2019. The difference is I had started to heal. I realized it wasn’t love but manipulation.

Discussing a friend blatantly lying to me. People who lie are simply liars. People lie to avoid the consequences of their actions.

Discussing 3 forms of toxic love: lust, fear based love and fake love. Why self love is the antidote for toxic love.

I discuss 3 guys who have tired to talk to me this years and the reasons why I choice not to talk to them. Seeing the red flags early on, saves you a lot of time and headache later.

Through a story about my friend and his new girlfriend, I illustrate why self love is important and my painful journey to finally learning to love myself.

About my divorce and the danger of not taking dating and relationships seriously. The heartache of entertaining the wrong person.

What is the Get Real podcast? What it is not? Who I am (Teneca Meeks) and why do you care?