Just Between Friends

Remember when you were just a kid and all you wanted to do was grow up so you could do what you wanted, when you wanted, etc...Then you did grow up and figured out thatgrowing up isn't always what you imagined it would be.  Growth = growing pains. Companies, businesses, relationships...all go through some sort of growing pains in order to get to the next level.  we as a people also experience these pains in many areas.  The fact is if we want to accomplish goals, be better, make dreams a reality then we will experience some type of growing pains.  But take heart friends- You have what it takes to tough it out and get through to the other side.   It will be worth it when you look back and see how far you have made it.  Remember, no pain, no gain!

Doesn't it feel like lately if you're not swimming in the same direction as everyone else you are doing something wrong? Well my friends that isn't true, just keep swimming just keep swimming 

“Believe in yourself!”  We heard phrase often, mostly as kids and teenagers.  At the time most of us didn’t realize just how important it is to really “believe in yourself!!” Have high self-esteem (not inflated self-esteem-thats a topic for another day).Friends, these days it feels like it’s harder and harder to have faith in ourselves, just as we are. To love and accept our great qualities along with our flaws and faults.  On today’s episode we discuss some reasons why this is and some ways to work on believing in ourselves and celebrating who we are and where we are right Now! Here are the links to some of our  previous  episodes that also speak on this topic: Episode #23 Identity crisis https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-between-friends/id1490784181?i=1000475012340Episode #10 Self-lovehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-between-friends/id1490784181?i=1000464538724

Mother and daughter relationships are one of the most beautiful snd complicated relationships! Today in the spirit of the recent Mother’s Day holiday we discuss some of the different types of Mother/daughter relationship dynamics and the importance of them in our lives. Moms are amazing and often unappreciated.  Remember we are  here because of God and our mothers- Let us never forget that! 

The power of REST is real! We live in a society that encourages busyness, movement and activity (or the image of such things).  Rest has been categorized as something the “weak” or “unsuccessful” people do.  Wow! That could not be Farther from the truth! Even God almighty rested after the creation of the heavens and the earth! Are we better than Him?!  Ummm nope

"April showers bring May flowers."  Most of us have heard this saying before... On todays episode we dig into the meaning behind that quote as it applies to daily life.  We have all probably experienced a season in life where it seems everything (and we mean everything) is going wrong.  Things are not going as planned, relational issues arise, things break down, finances are disrupted, health is compromised, etc. etc... Hence the title of our episode.   So what do you do in these times? How do you get through them.?  Grab your drink of choice (ours is coffee or chai latte) press play and listen in. 

Hey friends!! It’s “heart check” time. Pride can be a silent killer of relationships, opportunities, growth, success, etc, etc..Let’s be honest we all have to work on our pride levels daily!  On today’s episode we talk about different characteristics that a prideful person may exhibit in different scenarios. (Personal experiences included lol) Growth requires acknowledgment of  areas of weakness or things that need improvement within us. So let’s dive in and grow together! 

It’s Easter week friends!!! On today’s episode we speak about the Man who loved humanity so deeply that he lay down his life to save and restore us.  But wait, that’s not all! He then rose up from the dead and  gave us new life! Jesus is alive and he loves us.  It is through his death and resurrection that we are set free! That’s what Easter is all about. Don’t get distracted by anything else going on- it’s all about Jesus and his love for you and me!

It’s always difficult to move forward or move on after being hurt or after a failed relationship. It can put you in a place of fear and discouragement. Today we discuss different reasons why this happens and even our own experiences with fear of moving on and starting over. Moving forward can be scary and hard but it is always well worth it.

The process ! Whew!! No one likes this word or having to go through it! However everyone and everything goes through some type of process or processes to see results- successful business, great relationship, finalized projects, healthy finances, healthy body etc...today we discuss the processes we face in life and how to hang in there and see our dreams and goals through to the end.

Happy Women’s history month friends!! There is no better way to celebrate this month

Are you trama informed or trama consumed. On today's Episode we discuss the differences between these to states of being. We also get into our responses and reactions to different things and situations that come our way. Life has a way of revealing areas in which we still have some "growing up" to do. Lets be honest being a grown-up isn't all we imagined it to be when we were kids and "Adulting" is hard work. The good news is "You can dot it! Listen in....

Hey Friends! Welcome to another Episode!! Today we talk about all things truth, boundaries and our responses to both. Its true what they say about the truth-it can hurt sometimes. Being on the receiving end and even on the delivery side can be difficult at times. The important thing is how you respond and what happens after. We have all been there (we have definitely been there lol) Its all part of growing up, maturing and becoming a better version of yourself.

It's a new year and most people go on a "diet" but it should be more of a lifestyle change. Usually diets don't last and people go back to their old ways. This applies to everything in life. It's not about the number on a scale, its about feeling like your best self.

Heyyyy Friends!! We have missed you guys but we are back. It’s been a very busy, crazy last few weeks. As some of you know Wendy relocated along with her family to the Empire State...NY! On Today’s episode we get you all caught up on the joys of moving and embracing change (even when its hard). So grab your beverage of choice and lets catch up!!

Happy one year anniversary to us friends!! It’s been an amazing 1st year of our podcast. We had so much fun recording this episode live with some of you all who joined us

Happy Thanksgiving guys!!We made it to 2020 holiday time!! Today Wendy and I talk about the importance of being thankful, grateful, content. So often we are solely focused on the things we don’t have or what other people have that we fall into the trap of becoming ungrateful, unhappy and sometimes depressed. There is a quote we love that says “It is not happy people that are grateful, it’s grateful people that are happy!” We wish you all a very happy thanksgiving this year. Don’t focus on the negative but instead see the good that’s around you...there is always something good.

Today is the day! 2020 presidential Election Day! Wow what a ride 2020 has been. Never in the history of our country have we seen the things that have occurred during these presidential campaigns. On today’s episode we discuss the importance of respecting each other‘s opinions, perspectives, and views. This great country has allowed us the freedom to vote and speak freely. No matter what happens at the end of today it is our hope that we can put our personal thoughts aside and respect and hopefully still love each other. Sadly it seems like relationships will be permanently broken depending on the results of today’s elections. In the end, as we share in today’s episode, what matters is learning to respect each other love each and above all trusting that God is above everything and everyone.

YOU are the most important person in your life. Your mental, emotional and physical well being matter very much. its your responsibility to take care of you so that you can then be the best person you can be for the people around you; Many of which depend on you on a daily basis for various reasons. Sometimes putting yourself first can be misunderstood and interpreted as selfish or self centeredness. Well we are here to remind you that "its ok to put YOU first. Its necessary and important. On todays episode we discuss a few of the reasons why we believe this and why you should start believing it to.

Hey friends!! Let’s talk about our mind....our thoughts. Have you ever created a problem or situation in your head that wasn’t even real? Have you played out an argument over something that come to find out didn’t happen the way you thought it did? Well we definitely have! Today we discuss the power our thoughts have over us and how to recognize and respond to the situations and emotions that are created in our mind.

Kindness is such an under rated characteristic these days. Yet it is such a powerful thing. One random act one kindness can literally change someone’s life. A smile, a kind word, a genuine hug, an unexpected delivery of flowers, etc... these a just a few examples of simple acts of kindness. The end result is someone feeling loved, noticed, seen. Today we talked of about the huge impact of one small thing.

Its officially Fall!! Yayyy! The season of wonderful smelling candles, amazing coffee flavors, cooler weather (for most), cozy sweaters, thanksgiving!! Does anyone else love fall. Well on todays show we share our fall faves and all the reasons why we're so glad that fall has finally arrived. Fall bucket lists, fun ideas for kids during fall, and the battle between pumpkin spice and peppermint mocha lattes lol. Get comfy and listen in.

Change... something experienced by all and disliked by most. Today we discuss various aspects of change (mostly when change involves ourselves). When thinking about how you want to be remembered and the legacy you want to leave behind we must first be open to change for the better and be honest with ourselves and Each other. True maturity is recognizing an area of weakness and working on strengthening it.

There is a Proverb that says "Beauty is only skin deep." We agree with what that proverb means which is that true beauty is in the soul, mind and heart. The external is temporary and not a reflection of a person's essence and value. Although we do believe it is important to look your best and care for your body in all aspects, we also believe that it is more important to care for your heart. Today we talk about all the ways that today's society has shifted all our attention to physical attributes and how we can refocus to what really matters in the end...the beauty WITHIN.

Heyyyyy friends!! its been a while. We have missed you all but we are back. Its been and interesting few weeks full of the unexpected....from COVID + tests to canceled birthday parties to 1st day of school adventures!! we are telling you all about what has kept us away from the mics lately and the lessons we learned in the process. So grab your beverage of choice and press play. Here we go....; )

Most young girls dream of the day when they will find their prince charming, put on a beautiful dress and have a fairytale wedding. Its such a beautiful experience. It truly is.Today's conversation is more about the things we consider important for all the "brides to be" to know before they say "I do." So often young women go into their wedding day and subsequently their marriage without really having the full picture in mind. So we decided we would share some things we think are important for our friends to know about pre-wedding, wedding day and the days after the big day. Turn up the volume and listen in....

Sometimes you have to kiss a couple of frogs before you find your prince charming. However just because they were a frog for you or you were a frog for them does not mean you are not someone else's prince or princess.

So 2020 hasn't turned out the way any of us planned it to be...AT ALL!!COVID-19 has affected our lives in ways that will be with us for a long time to come. On Today's episode we share some of the changes and challenges that have come as a result of quarantine, post quarantine, the "new normal" and all the craziness in between. We share our own thoughts, concerns, fears and funny stories during this time because lets be real, some of this stuff you just can't make up!!Turn up the volume and listen in friends. : )

Conflict! What a heavy word isn’t it? The thing is we all have to deal with it at one time or another. Communication is the key to handling and minimizing it. On today’s episode we discuss some ways to avoid, approach and or resolve conflict. The honest truth it is as long as you are alive and have any sort of relationship with anyone, you will experience some conflict, so the best thing you can do is learn some strategies that will get you through it successfully! ok friends, let’s chat!

Hey friends! On today’s episode we talk about the importance of knowing when to say “NO”!Sometimes we are so determined to be everything to everyone and be the “always there” person that we end up overwhelmed, over tired and unhappy. It takes courage to say NO, but Sometimes saying no is the best thing for you and everyone around you.

This one is for all the parents out there (and for those who aren’t this will serve as Learning experience and/or entertainment lol) who haven’t always got the parenting thing right all the time. So All of us lol! We decided to share some of our Oops moments and how we navigated a few of our less successful experiences with our little ones. This episode will remind you that it’s ok to not always get it right. Your kids don’t need perfection-they just need you. Laugh off the craziness and enjoy the life you have. Live, Laugh, Learn, Love.

Hey friends! Being a mom is hard, whether you are a working mom or a stay at home mom. We all want the best for our kids, we want them to be happy and healthy and as women we also want to be happy and feel accomplished. We all face different challenges and enjoy different advantages. In the end there Is no better way or better choice, there is just the one that works best for you and your family. The key word in Stay at mom and working mom is “Mom”! Being the best mom you can be to your children is all that matters, regardless of what that looks like for you. Check out of this episode to hear more on this topic!

Hey friends in today’s episode we share some of our experience during the recent loss of our maternal grandfather. We gave all experiences loss in one way or another, it’s a part of life. A very hard and sad part of life. Grief has stages. It’s not a quick, easy process. The important thing is to go through the process and continue living. Forgive totally, Live life fully, love completely. Grab your coffee and listen in on our conversation.

Pain. Fear. Sadness. Often things we deal with in silence. Enough is enough. Things are not okay. Not at all. The truth is...the ugly truth is that they haven’t been for a very long time. They won’t be until we break the silence. Until we all make a decision to stand in unity and agreement with our fellow African Americans (and all other minorities who have fallen victim to this abuse) and push for CHANGE! In this episode this we break our silence and share our views on these recent tragedies. To our fellow brothers and sisters of color we stand with you, we love you and we see you.

Have you ever asked yourself...Who am I? Like really asked? This day in age it seems most of us rely on outside sources to tell us we are. Things like social media, ads, movies, etc..Sometimes it’s other people in our lives whom we give the power to dictate our identity. On today’s episode we discuss the importance of finding your identity, the right way, and owning it.

We went live with you all and wanted to recap it for those who couldn't make it! Loyalty is one of the most important qualities in any relationship. Are you loyal?

Hey friends!Have you heard the term “church girl”? Can you relate? Today’s episode brings you some of our truths from the” church girl” perspective and our thoughts on the the label of being a “church girl.” These are some of our confessions lol. The good, bad and the ugly.

One of the most important relationships that you will build in life is the one with your mother in law. This can be a complex and delicate one to successfully nurture. Truthfully, we all have different experiences and therefore our approaches and points of view will be different. The most important thing is that there is respect, open communication and clear boundaries. This relationship can be a beautiful blessing if you put in the time and effort required. On todays episode we share our experiences, suggestions on how to approach a complex situation in this area and important things to keep in mind when it comes to your hubby's mom. We hope you enjoy our conversation today.

Becoming a mom is one of the most beautiful and defining moments in a women’s life. But it can also be one of the scariest most uncertain things you experience. There is so much pressure placed on women in regards to motherhood in today’s world. We know it all to well. On today’s show we share our experiences, good and bad, regarding the journey into motherhood

Have you ever felt like you weren’t where you thought you should be by now? Does it seem like everyone around is ahead of you in some way?Guess what? You are not alone. At one point or another we all feel that way. In this episode we discuss timelines and seasons of life and how they look different for all of us. It’s not a race or a competition, it’s your journey. We also share our own journeys and what we have learned about owning your path and making the best of where you are.

Friends these are uncertain times. Times of fear and anxiety and well... just plain craziness. On today’s episode we talk about how this pandemic has impacted everyone and everything and how to have hope in the midst of fear. We also share some tips and ideas

Break ups are hard. We all have or will experience at least one at some point In our lives and make no mistake friends, breaking up sucks

And they lived happily ever after....right??Yes lol but there is more to that story. On today's episode we reveal some of the “Myths” around marriage. Don’t get us wrong marriage is a beautiful thing, no doubt. However we want to be real and transparent about some of the things we have learned from our own marriage journeys and also from some of the people around us. Turn up the volume and listen in friends

Experts say that the most important decision you will make in this life is who you select as your life partner. Woah! In today’s episode we share with you our experiences in this area and some of the tried and true pieces of advice that we consider important in making this decision. We get asked very often how do you know if the person is ”THE ONE?” And although no one can give you a definitive final answer, we have provided some tips and suggestions to steer you in the right direction in this very important life decision.

On today’s episode we talk about the complexities of friendship with the opposite sex while single, dating and married. Listen in as we discuss boundaries, pros, cons and everything in between. It’s a good one...check it out.

Friendships are one of the treasures of life. This day in age meaningful friendships can be hard to come by. On Todays episode we talk about being a lifelong friend, having quality friendships and 3 different types friendships. Listen in on our conversation about the true meaning of friendship!

On today’s podcast one of our best friends, Sheila Amaro, shares her experience on the topic of Living Single! Being single can be viewed as a blessing or sometimes a Curse. Especially during this time of year where flowers, hearts and chocolates are all you see. However, that all depends on what you choose to do during this season of your life. listen in as she shares some amazing gold nuggets on making the best of this time and how to do so like a BOSS.

it’s February friends! The month the world decides to celebrate LOVE! On today’s episode we discuss the importance of loving YOURSELF first and foremost and our own personal journeys of self love! Listen in....Happy February!

Forgiveness!...oh what a difficult word this is to put into practice lol. In this episode we chat about what forgiveness is, different aspects of life where we experience difficulty forgiving, why we should forgive and our perspectives on the This “F” word! Listen in...you won’t regret it!

What would you tell your younger self in regards to love, family, money, friendship or just overall? Listen to find out our thoughts!

Time is one of the most precious things we have. It is also one the most wasted things