Removing the Cape

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Welcome to the place where we explore the various titles, hats or masks we wear in our daily lives. We call them our "superhero capes." This is a safe space and we temporarily remove them for a moment of inspiration, relaxation and motivation. All superheroes are invited! | New Episodes every Thursday

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    • Apr 4, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    I am Forgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 23:59


    In this poignant episode, we delve into the profound journey of forgiveness and its transformative power in healing wounds and fostering personal growth. Join us as we explore the profound act of forgiveness and its capacity to liberate us from the burdens of the past.Through heartfelt conversations and personal stories, we unravel the complexities of forgiveness – from forgiving others to extending grace to ourselves. In a world often marked by conflict and division, this episode serves as a beacon of hope and healing, offering practical guidance for those seeking to release resentment, let go of grudges, and embrace the freedom that comes with forgiveness.Tune in and embark on a journey of healing and reconciliation as we explore the transformative power of forgiveness.Get Your Superhero MerchFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Facebook

    I am Talking Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 30:59


    Wait! This isn't a typical conversation about inclusion in the way you may assume. Stick with me. You know I think differently and today I'm taking you down the rabbit hole of my mind.Get Your Superhero MerchFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Facebook

    I am Talking Lists

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 22:44


    Let's talk about the lists! Yep, THOSE lists. You know we don't have the typical conversations over here so stick with me and let me know your thoughts. Should we make our own list after this?Get Your Superhero MerchFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Facebook

    I am a Lotus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 16:33


    Listen, I know many of you became plant moms and dads during the panny. (Not me though. No green thumb here!) Are y'all familiar with the lotus flower? Listen, this thing intrigued me. This episode isn't about botany or anything but it's all about a lesson and tattoo. Yep! Tune in and hear more.

    I am Trusting Myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 19:51


    First of all, I have to put some things in order... by checking myself! Tune in to hear who is in the Crisis Corner and have a chat about trusting ourselves more.

    I am Removing the CAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 25:41


    You know what?! We have to stop lying to ourselves, friends. Let's chat about it. 

    I am in the Crisis Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 34:33


    Welcome back! On this episode we introduce a new segment called "The Crisis Corner." Let's chat about some of the recent hot topics and crises in the news and figure out a way to course correct. Some situations can't be saved the way they are. Can you guess which one?If you have a suggestion for a future feature, email us at hello@removingthecape.com. 

    I am QUITTING (and Setting Boundaries)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 17:36


    Making the statement "I quit" can cause people to raise an eyebrow, clutch their pearls or even question your decisions. You will often be encouraged to keep going and told all the reasons quitting is not an option. This is NOT what this episode is about! After listening to this one, you might be encouraged to quit... in a way that make sense for you.SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:We have official merch! Check out our Shop on www.removingthecape.com to get your gear.

    I am Good Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 18:42


    Welcome back!!! It's time for a new chat and we are coming back with the positivity we all need. This is the remedy for the "Am I good enough?" question that haunts you. Hopefully after this episode you will feel recharged and can confidently say "I am good enough!"

    I am Using the Dishwasher!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 27:56


    We all know certain things that are cultural norms whether it's our country, ethnicity or city. I found myself breaking a few recently and I shared my hilarious experience. This all began with cleaning the kitchen! This is truly a funny one!

    I am Sports Fan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 33:11


    Let's chat about sports... but not in the way you expect. This is far from your typical discussion that would air on ESPN. 

    I am Removing the D*** Cape!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 28:23


    Whew! Just sit and let's chat. I got time today!

    I am (In)dependent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 28:05


    "I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean?!" IYKYK. I'm not going to ruin the surprise with this one. Just tap in!

    I am Wondering... Are We Getting Old?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 35:24


    Who run the world? Millennials! Or whatever Queen Bey said. Listen, we have to chat about getting older. Our knees are telling on us. They snap, crackle and pop when we try to twerk or drop it. We yawn before 10pm and need 2-3 days to recover from a party weekend. Do you feel me or are you still young, wild and free? Let's talk about it!

    I am a Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 48:34


    This week we are joined by LSU Director of Student-Athlete Mental Health and Therapist, Dr. Lakeitha Poole. That's right, the doctor is in the house! She's gets real with us about all things mental health as well as the life of student and professional athletes. http://www.smalltalkcounseling.com https://www.instagram.com/geauxsmalltalkcounseling/ NOTE: This podcast is not meant to be a substitute for seeking support from a licensed mental health  professional, and is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

    I am Social Proof

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 36:23


    Our special guest on this episode is publicist, Maleeka Hollaway. She is an entrepreneur who created "Social Proof Success Live." We dive into her life behind the scenes as a publicist and entrepreneur. She also shares tips for success for anyone starting or growing their business.Register for Social Proof Success Live: http://socialproofsuccesslive.com

    I am Passionate not Aggressive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 55:49


    We are back!!! After a brief (and much needed) mental break, we are back with new content. Fair warning, this episode gets REAL! We touch on some taboo topics and focus on the perceptions we have of others. Have you ever been called aggressive when you were simply being passionate? Have you been guilty of calling seeing someone's passion as aggression? Let me know on social media!

    I am a Travel Expert (+ Giving Thanks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 42:53


    This week's special guest is Martinique Lewis, travel consultant and travel content creator and author of the "ABC Travel Green Book." We take a deep dive into diversity in the travel industry, inequities and prejudices people face as they travel as so much more! This segment will not only broaden your perspective but make you think differently about your experience in the world.Follow Martinique Lewis on Instagram @marty_sandiegowww.martysandiego.com

    I am a Social Media Addict

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 13:54


    Am I alone? I know I'm not the only one. It's ok to admit it with me, guys! I discuss my brief social media break and Netflix's "The Social Dilemma."

    I am Saying NO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 22:01


    In this episode I am discussing how I am learning to use this word more often. It can be tough as times but saying "no" is essential to being in a healthy physical and mental state.

    I am Celebrating My Birthday!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 18:27


    It's my birthday! Today I share a few lessons and reflections over the last year of my life. I also share some HUGE news... XOXO

    I am (Kinda) Patient

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 24:55


    Am I though?? LOL! Patience is a daily struggle. At least it is for me. Can you relate?

    I am Tired of Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 73:18


    The legendary Kirk Franklin released an album titled "Losing My Religion" and I remember people losing their minds about it at first. I identified with his feelings. To quote a young boy in a viral video "I'M TIRED OF THIS CHURCH!"

    I am Mixed with Ratchet & Responsible

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 32:55


    I think when I was created God added a whole lot of responsible and a dash or two or ratchet. Not too much, just a little for entertainment value. This week I get into what is considered ratchet that I admit I partake in. For good measure, I also talk about being responsible.

    I am a Friend: Squad Goals Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 70:05


    As we continue our conversation on friendship, this week we explore friendships created in adulthood and after college. The concept of "No New Friends" (shout out to Drake) is one that many take to heart. Thankfully, we don't because it allowed us to be open to this great friendship.Special Guests: Vanicki, Stephanie, Tia

    I am a Friend: BFF Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 53:11


    Happy International Friendship Day! This week we take a dive in friendships, specifically the best friend, and the role they play in our lives. Do you have a best friend? Are they from childhood or did you meet them in adulthood? We had a few technical difficulties before we recorded this episode that slightly impacted the audio quality but it doesn't change the quality of the conversation. Enjoy!Special Guest: Jasmine

    I am Love: Relationship Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 83:35


    In today's episode, I take a deep dive into romantic relationships with my husband and two of our dear friends, who are also married. This isn't an advice episode, it's just a chat about our lives, loves and lessons we've learned while being together. It gets REAL and a tad bit controversial.Guests: Desmond, Chris, Tomitchell

    I am a Perfectionist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 22:37 Transcription Available


    This episode is much shorter because it was originally supposed to be the true introduction. Are you a perfectionist as well? This one is for you! I also issue a challenge to all of us in this episode.Websites referenced:www.therapyforblackgirls.comwww.therapyforblackmen.orgwww.psychologytoday.com

    I am Ty: The Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 64:03


    This is my journey on the road of being a (former) perfectionist and people pleaser. Some days are more successful than others but I am here to share my stories in hopes that it inspires others. This is the place where I remove the superwoman cape and take a relaxing walk on my imaginary beach.Special Guest: Desmond @dezdemps

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