Programmed Perceptions with TaNeisha Barton

In this last, for right now, maybe episode, I talk about my core principle based on what I have learned since paying more attention to things in my life. There is also a story here of something that has forever changed my life in the best possible way. I hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode, I expand more on what to do now that you know your worth! How to embrace your inner badass, what that means to me, and how it continues to show up in my life. One of my favorite things to do is share tips about things that have helped me and how different things have helped me grow as a human. Hopefully, this episode helps someone else. Enjoy.

In this episode, I talk about the value of knowing your worth and living your life. We all know life is hard, full of ups and downs and things we can't control. However, knowing your value in this world and how you should treat yourself is your most valuable asset. We should all lean into knowing our worth and not letting anyone that devalues our worth get in our way. Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about how exhausting being Black can be and how everyone has a role to play in being better for each other. For example, the murder of George Floyd being so public for a moment in time made people more aware of situations and themselves. But how are we showing up for those people today? People marched and posted things on social media, but what actions are you continuing to take to show up and be aware? As a Black woman, it is exhausting for me, and this is an episode about various things that impact that exhaustion. Lastly, kudos to Black men for doing their best and showing up even when the world doesn't always give you the space to be who you are; I value and appreciate you.

In this episode, I focus on the impacts of being grateful for getting the things you asked for and how changing your perspective can be impactful. Life is hard, and we often hope for certain things to happen. However, when those things happen, we quickly go to the next thing we want to happen instead of appreciating what is right. Therefore, I needed to make this episode a reminder to be obedient to the blessings you have received.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of the people around you! In a past episode, episode #18, I spoke about the proximity to people around you and how they can impact you. Similar to this episode, I dive more into the circles of people who choose to have an around us and how building a solid circle is essential to building a strong foundation for yourself.

In this episode, I talk about how I have started trying to tell myself "no" more often and giving myself grace periods. It has shaped my decision-making. Something always interesting to me is evaluating how I live my life and trying to improve myself. I will never stop trying to be better because it makes me happy and allows me to continue to flourish in different situations.

In this episode, I talk about conflict and how it can rock our lives. However, the older I get, the more I have learned to embrace conflict as a way to grow. Of course, not every situation deserves your attention, and you will have to let things go in some disputes. But sometimes conflict can be healthy and be an excellent teacher to who you are, what you are dealing with, and how you can overcome situations. Hopefully, this episode helps some of you think of another way that you can embrace and accept the conflict that comes your way.

In this episode, I share some main tips I wish I would know when I started on my money management story to become debt free. One important thing to be financially free is to learn how to manage money and be consistent with your process. Some things in this episode have helped me tremendously! Hopefully, it helps you or someone else you might know. 

In this episode, it was important to me to share why I have decided to end recording new episodes. People sometimes evolve as life changes; you must stop doing certain things to open yourself to new opportunities. While this has been a fun journey for me, all great things must end. However, there will be some other episodes left. Listen if you want to understand how I came to this decision and get more information about my life and embracing all of these changes.

In this episode, I talk about how quotes and sayings are a foundation in my life. Not only is my office and different areas of my home filled with inspirational quotes, but I often apply them to almost every life situation. Each of these sayings also keeps me motivated and is a reminder to keep going even when I might not feel like it or life gets hard. Hopefully, a few of these are universally relatable!

In this episode, I decided to talk about a few things in this world that I wish could change. Some might sound a little outlandish, but when you stop and reflect, it feels like some of them can be changed quickly. As a society, we should be more open to change instead of doing things just because that is how we do things! I hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode, I explore more about living in the gray and how that feels. So often, we focus on what will happen once we are "finished" with something. Instead of thinking about how we live and are in a particular space doing the work. There isn't anything wrong with living to complete something, but denying yourself the joy in the gray can impact the process and the happiness that comes from the end goal. Being someone that has learned this the hard way, I wanted to share how I am working to be different.

In this episode, I talk a little about how I have been working through not carrying the label of perfection for as long as I can remember; the obsession with being perfect negatively impacted my ability to show myself some grace and be a human. However, my priorities have changed over time, and the imperfections are starting to make me feel complete. Hopefully, this episode helps someone else that the thoughts of always being perfect might impact. 

In this episode, I express the importance of being intentional in everything you do and how it has helped my life dramatically. Of course, life isn't about being perfect, but if you consistently align yourself with things and people that enable you to follow a path aligned with your goals, it makes things easier. Being intentional is a choice, and I hope this episode helps explain how and why it can be beneficial.

This WTF (whatever TaNeisha Feels) episode is all about getting checked by your doctor. If you have insurance and are not going to the doctor, you are doing a big disservice to yourself and your family. See your doctors, make the appointments and take care of yourself; HEALTH IS WEALTH. If you are someone that has a great, that doesn't want to go to the doctor, share this with them!

In this episode, I talk about what relationship currency means to me and how I view this currency in my relationships. Relationships are complex, and some people will tell you that you shouldn't have expectations of people. For me, relationship currency can run out of a relationship as you grow and your needs change, and this is OK. It doesn't mean that you don't like the person. It just means you all are growing in a no longer aligned way. Enjoy this different take on relationships and what happens when you start evolving as an individual.

In this episode, I discuss what helps me stay motivated when losing weight and how I have taken on my weight loss as if it is another relationship. Staying committed to weight loss every day of the week is important. Finding tips and ways to change the way I think about my journey has really helped me stay on track, even when I don't want to. Hopefully, this information helps someone else. More about my weight loss journey on my website DrTaNeishaBarton.com

In this episode, I share some things I have learned about being vulnerable and how leaning into it has helped me in so many different ways. After surgery, there were many things that I wasn't able to do. However, my recovery and being able, to be honest with myself has helped me grow as a woman. Being vulnerable with myself and my headspace helped me tremendously.

In this episode, I talk about investing in yourself and how you can do that in many different ways. Being present and showing up for yourself doesn't matter if you are not taking the time and the energy to make sure you are feeding your soul with the things you love doing. Hopefully, after this episode, you can take some time to yourself and discover different ways you can invest in yourself in your life.

In this episode, I rant/talk about why I am tired of never-ending debates and how they waste time. If you are not communicating to understand someone else's perspective, you waste time. Sports debates have happened for years and years, but by no means do I feel like we should stop engaging in conversations, but I do feel like if someone doesn't want to understand your point, what is the reason for wasting time?

In this episode, I talk about my goals for 2022, how I make them, and why they matter. It is new for me to publicly share these types of things because I used to create a vision board. But happy to share these out with the world in the hopes that this episode can help someone else somehow.

As we head into a new year, nobody should be surprised by how much rest can help your life. However, since having surgery, getting rest has been my top priority, and it has dramatically changed my outlook on stations and even relationships in my life. Enjoy my first episode of 2022 and dive into how my surgery has impacted the way I view rest.

I discuss things that nobody tells you about becoming a new leader in this episode! So many little things can impact your ability to develop or even be on the same page as other leaders. Hopefully, this episode provides some insight that can help you or anyone you know who wants to be a leader or who might be a current leader and is feeling isolated in their new adventure.

In this final part 2 episode, the conversation picks up right where we left off in our therapy discussion. We also dive more into emotions, relationships, and ways to improve over the years. We discuss different areas we would love to live in at the end of this, and Willy has some genuinely excellent advice about moving forward and becoming the best version of yourself.

In this part one episode, Willy and I discuss our love for Pittsburgh, privilege, his career in design, and what that looks like in a tech environment, our healthcare system, and a multitude of other things that we all should be talking more about.

In this WTF episode, I rant about the annoyance of people acting like your success isn't that great OR worse when you have achieved something, and instead of saying congrats, they tell you the things they have done. Someone else's success is NOT a knock on anything you are doing in your life. The comparisons and lessening of someone else's achievements need to stop.

In this episode, I talk through how I level set certain things, create a vision for myself and ask for the things I want. Life is hard, but it can be easier if we have a vision and start expressing ourselves, which helps us be more comfortable asking for things we really want. There are also some specific examples of how this happens in practice for me.

In this episode, I review another book which has really helped me step into my own through 2021! Michael Todd does a great job not just speaking to people that are in relationships but also how to continue to grow as a person and be supportive of our friends going through their relationship journeys.

In this episode, I talk about emotional maturity and how we need more in our friendships, relationships, and even business. Having conversations with people should be something we can all do naturally without feeling triggered.

In this WTF episode, I vent about leaving women alone and allowing them to be themselves. Women are often criticized based on societal norms that are unfair and should never exist.

In this episode, I talk about things that can help you progress in your current career and advice that I often give people who want to get promoted or even take on different things at work to determine if they're going to be leaders.

In this episode - Cultural experiences, more about what makes us us, parenting, self-awareness, being lifelong learners, and a plethora of other things that are so relatable!

In this introductory episode, we talk about Christine's background, how we know each other and some things we have learned in life about each other and how we have both developed as people. Coming from a rich educational background, we think very similarly that it makes for good conversation.

In this WTF episode, I share my thoughts about how seeking to understand each other should be welcomed and not viewed as a threat! Communication is tremendously important, and we need to be more receptive to these conversations.

Listen to me talk about my Steelers being a complete disaster and Ben needing to be benched years ago.

This episode is all about time and how it can be the biggest motivator or hurdle to overcome. What we do with our time matters, and we should all pay more attention to where we spend our time.

In this episode, I talk about knowing when enough is enough and what to do about it. As people, we stay and deal with situations too long when we often don't have to. Hopefully, this helps you, or someone that you know needs to hear this.

In this WTF episode, I discuss why it is always about the money even though we always hear that it isn't.

In this episode, I do a book review about "Your next Level Life" By Karen Arrington. This book is such a simple read and full of fantastic tips and tricks! Anyone could benefit from reading this book.

In this episode, I talk about how more people should ask for help and how it can benefit us all.

In this episode, I discuss why we need to be OK with people disagreeing with us. 

In this episode, I talk about things I am working on and ways that I am trying to grow as a woman, friend, wife, and professionally.

In this episode, I go into detail about how I "work a plan," why it matters and why we all should be doing more of it!

In this episode, I share out things I wish I had known when entering Corporate America. Each of these tips is extremely helpful to anyone currently in this workspace or for people who will soon be there.

In this episode, I book review Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear! This book is responsible for me changing so many things in my life. It helped me change the way I eat, workout, and my approach to ensuring I manage my time effectively.

In this episode, I discuss tips & tricks that can help you interview! Having over 10+ years in the interviewing space, each of the detailed things in this episode has proven to be keys to success!

In this episode, my guest Tahime and I discuss his military background, our thoughts on death, UFOs, being Black in America, the importance of women, and other engaging topics. Tahime and his friends have a Podcast titled 2nd and One Podcast. Their Instagram is 2ndandonepodcast.

In this WTF episode, it was important for me to call out the hypocrisy and dumb expectations some people have on athletes. They are people, and they should be able to engage in whatever they are passionate about, just like the rest of us.

In this episode, I talk about leadership. What a leader is, isn't, and what it should be. Leaders are significant for the development of the world, and it seems like it is an area we really lack in society.

In this episode, I share out a little bit about my journey developing as a woman, what keeps me motivated and how to develop skills I didn't know I needed.