Talkative Soul

What are you doing with your time? How are you managing what's actually getting done? In this bonus episode, our co-host Sia goes solo to talk about a very personal subject, reflecting on how her husband had a heart attack, the importance of taking care of your business, and how to disconnect so you can protect your time and space to focus on what matters most. Listen now on your favorite podcast app or at talkativesoul.com. Resources: Revisit some ideas from Season 1 Episode 8 (Taking Care of Business)Mindvalley  https://www.mindvalley.com Where to Find Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

What exactly are Millennials? What is their internal dialogue like, how do they present themselves in the world, and how can current and future generations recognize and benefit from their stance? Today's discussion focuses on the uniqueness and positioning of Millennials, as well as how events in their generation have impacted them. We highlight the Millennial spirit for motivation and inspiration.Resources:https://thecollegeinvestor.com/19793/millennial-age-range/https://www.timeout.com/music/the-50-best-80s-songshttps://www.inc.com/peter-economy/7-things-millennials-do-better-than-anyone-else.htmlhttps://www.ypulse.com/article/2021/07/06/the-biggest-problem-gen-z-millennials-say-they-are-facing-in-2021/https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/2016-08/5_truths_that_define_Millennials.pdfWhere to Find Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

We are ecstatic about our cohost, Sia Chandler-Garcia! She recently competed in the Karaoke World Championships in Norway! Sia is the epitome of someone who lives her life out loud! We should all strive to be like her. Sia unpacks this incredible journey for the listeners in this episode, explaining how this experience was about more than just her singing, but being present in the lives of others, playing a larger role than she could have imagined, and establishing some amazing connections to people all over the world. Be inspired by her willingness to show up in the world as her most authentic self, leaving an imprint in the lives of others.==Coverage of some of Sia's performances:Round 1: https://youtu.be/Rm8rRhVbQ-c Round 2: https://youtu.be/sYzAWygXNWcRound 3: https://youtu.be/4v5UEwLOC8URound 4: https://youtu.be/wHg2CRS0lb8Sia's news interview (scroll about 20 minutes into the video):https://www.9news.com/video/news/live_stream/next-with-kyle-clark/73-70bab211-39da-4485-8111-50c70df03a96Where to Find Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

People no longer meet and connect organically, by chance, at some in-person spot or event, exchange phone numbers, and begin dating. Nowadays, it appears that online dating has become the best option for most people in order to meet people, and potential partners (or even hookups, whatever you're looking for).In today's episode, the hosts talk with guest Sonya Finley, who helps us unpack the world of online dating. This discussion promises to be both educational and entertaining.**[Please pardon our guest's bad mic connection in the first few minutes; couldn't fix post production.]**About Our GuestSonya Finley (artistically known as sonyArletta) is a believer in the power of imaginative thinking and that everyone (artistic or otherwise) is creative. As a single woman who has raised four men, she is intentionally seeking that man she raised her sons to be. For more information about Sonya, visit her website at http://www.sa-creatives.com/. Resources:Sonya's List of Top Profile Mistakes: https://bit.ly/3QybKbgHow Online Dating Affects Mental Health and Behavior: https://bit.ly/3dCZkAhWhere to Find Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

In season one, Gwen and Sia had a whole conversation about sex, primarily from a female perspective, dispelling some myths about women and sex. In this episode, however, the hosts invite a special guest to provide a male perspective.  This is a deep and provocative debate that is not for everyone. But if you're curious and open-minded, tune in because this guest doesn't hold back.[language, sex]Where to Find Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

One thing is certain: money isn't going away, and everyone in our communities will have to deal with it in some way. Our guest, Jaketa Rowe, will help us become more financially literate so we can take control of our financial future, whether it's in the form of paper, metal, plastic, stocks, bonds, life insurance policies, or cryptocurrency.Highlights:History of moneyFinancial mindsetGood debt vs bad debtCompound interest Rule of 72Milestones to put into place for a successful path for a good financial journey.Need some financial guidance? Want to connect with our guest?Jaketa Rowe, Registered RepresentativeNYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA / SIPC)Email: jrowe01@ft.newyorklife.com |  WebsiteBook an appt: https://calendly.com/jrowe01/office-hoursResources:“How Money Works: Stop being a Sucker” by Tom Mathews and Steve Siebold.The History of Money - https://thetradingbible.com/history-of-money#h_76175929318941604575074545How Money Works - https://howmoneyworks.com/Where to Find Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

In this unplanned episode, Gwen and Sia discuss what they go through to ensure that who they are and how they present themselves is a true reflection of the person they want to be. It's a very candid, sometimes emotional conversation about what happens when you become mindful of the choices necessary to honor the authentic self.Where to Find Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

When you hear a song and scream “That's my song!” Everyone in earshot knows that you are feeling it, that song means something to you, or the song represents an activity in your life. They may even anticipate you getting up and dancing or singing along. In this episode, Sia leads the conversation to discuss how powerful music is and how music transcends all gender and cultural lines, and more. The Highlights:The power of music to heal, create conversations, save livesThe variety of music genresHow to get the best experiences from musicResources:History of Music: https://www.cmuse.org/history-of-music/What is Soul Music: https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/what-is-soul-music/Gospel Music: https://www.britannica.com/topic/gospel-musicKeep Your Brain Young with Music: https://bit.ly/3OkDGO6Music Genres: https://bit.ly/3O7uxIW Where to Find Us: Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast Instagram: Instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast Website: talkativesoul.com

Judgment can be expressed harshly, especially when we are our own harshest critics. We are always critiquing everything we do, attempting to strike a balance but never quite measuring up. Do you have any preconceived notions? If that's the case, how do you deal with your own personal judgments?Gwen and Sia will address judgment and its impact on our lives and actions, as well as how to utilize self-judgment as a loving tool for ourselves and others rather than a weapon that erodes our self-esteem and confidence.The HighlightsKnow what judgment is and how it impacts your emotions, your reactions; how you show up in the worldDetermine where your judgments are coming fromPractice mindfulness; become more aware of harsh judgments towards ourselves and othersHow to use self-judgment as a toolResource(s):https://www.thirteenthoughts.com/stop-judging-yourself/Where to Find Us: Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast Instagram: Instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast Website: talkativesoul.com

It has been a minute, but Gwen and Sia are BACK AT IT as they return for more conversations in Season Two! In this episode, the hosts share what's been going on, why it was important to take a hiatus, and what's coming up this season.Where to Find Us:Facebook:   facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram:  instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite:     talkativesoul.com

“I could be beautiful in a place and still not enough, not because of who I was or anything I had done, but because of something as simple, and somehow as grand in this new place, as the color of my skin.” -Wayétu Moore, The Dragons, the Giant, the Women: A MemoirColorism is defined as prejudice or discrimination against people with dark skin, usually among people of the same ethnic or racial group. Colorism has also been a major emotional and psychological battle within the black community. And in this season's final episode, Gwen and Sia delve into this sensitive and divisive subject.The Highlights:Understanding silent racismWhat colorism is and how it shows up in the black communityTerms of colorismHow to take a personal survey of how you see colorThe Resources:Skin Color Quotes: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/skinColor Struck - Zora Neale Hurstonhttps://genius.com/Zora-neale-hurston-color-struck-annotatedSchool Daze (1988) (the movie)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096054/Discrimination based on skin colorhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discrimination_based_on_skin_colorWhere to Find Us:Facebook:   facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram:  instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite:     talkativesoul.com

In this episode, Gwen and Sia discuss why women stay too long in bad relationships and the damage to mental and emotional wellness. You may have stayed too long because you loved him. Regardless of your reasons, it does not matter that it took you so long to leave. What's important is that you decided to make yourself a priority; you decided you loved yourself enough to let go of what no longer served you.The Highlights:Six reasons why we stay too long in relationshipsHow to know when it's time to let a relationship goThe aftermath--what to do after the releaseThe Resources:Article by Sarah Adelle: https://bit.ly/2Q8BKzzPsychology Today:https://bit.ly/38JENELhttps://bit.ly/3rT7t5BCNN Health:https://cnn.it/3qPdQWnAn Open Letter to Any Woman who Thinks She Stayed in a Bad Relationship For Too Long:https://bit.ly/3rU2thbWhat to do after leaving a long-term relationshiphttps://bit.ly/3qL4ATaWhere to Find Us:Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

We take pride in making our regular TO DO List and crossing items off so that we can feel accomplished. In this episode, we're going to discuss a list that some people have a hard time developing because they have a hard time talking about it. Grab something to write, and join us as we encourage you to have a serious conversation about taking care of business.The Highlights:Some questions that will help you gauge whether or not your business is taken care ofGwen and Sia share their experiencesDiscover some information and steps to help you get started for yourself and for your loved onesThe Resource:African Cultural Concept of Death and the Idea of Advance Care Directives: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5072226/Where to Find Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

Let's talk about sex! In this very lively and entertaining episode, Gwen and Sia have a conversation about women and sex; what research reveals about women and their sexual desires; and how important it is for women to find their voice when it comes to being sexually satisfied. You don't want to miss this dialogue.The Highlights:The meaning of the lyrics to Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to do With it"Identifying and debunking some myths about women and sexThe disservice that research has done to women as it relates to our voice about sexThe Resources:Myth Busting: Stereotypes about Women and Sexhttps://www.kindara.com/blog/myth-busting-stereotypes-about-women-and-sex#The Enduring Myth of 'Complicated' Female Sexualityhttps://elemental.medium.com/the-enduring-myth-of-complicated-female-sexuality-736db9233fd04 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Our Sex Liveshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/myths-desire/202012/4-ways-the-pandemic-has-changed-our-sex-livesDebunked: 3 Myths About Women's Sexual Desirehttps://www.med.ubc.ca/news/debunked-3-myths-about-womens-sexual-desire/Where to Find Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

In this episode, Sia goes solo and creates a space for listeners to pause and create a space that evokes a peaceful reminder of memories that have given rise to love and affection.The Highlights:How love doesn't hurt, but rather people hurtHow to search the memory vaults that create good feelingsUnderstanding the responsibility to ourselves to create happiness and how to tap into that powerResource:History of Valentine's Day - https://theconversation.com/the-real-st-valentine-was-no-patron-of-love-90518?gclid=CjwKCAiAxeX_BRASEiwAc1QdkXxUeQn-Vs7XxtYz7VEiQwtR22hYVIKj8nXuOm71Su9lb7YXryRyKBoCYlMQAvD_BwEWhere to Find Us:Facebook: http://facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: http://talkativesoul.com

Gwen goes solo in this short and sweet episode to explore how to bless the day by creating life-empowering rituals designed to make your life fuller; to provide you with the space to ensure that you appreciate your life, that you have moments that reaffirm and hold you present with what matters most in your life.The Highlights:The differences between a ritual and a routineWhy rituals are so importantHow to make sure your rituals are empoweringWhere to Find Us:Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

(((SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE))) In light of the "holiday" that some are celebrating this weekend, we recognize that love is in the air. In this episode, we talk about a variety of ways people have chosen to recognize Valentine's Day; the new names that it has acquired; and the new traditions in how to express love for one's self and to others. Happy Love Day! Where to Find Us:Facebook: http://facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: http://talkativesoul.comResources:Sia's Bean Pies - https://siasbeanpies.com/Galentine's Day Self Care Room 2021:Web: therapyforblackgirls.com Instagram: therapyforblackgirls

In this episode, we discuss mental health or the lack thereof especially in communities of color; removing the stigma surrounding mental health. The Highlights:What is mental illnessHow to identify if you need help (warning signs)How to access mental health resourcesThe Resources:National Mental Health Week Oct 3-9, 2021Mental Health Awareness:https://nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Illness-Awareness-Week?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzsz-BRCCARIsANotFgMITUKAUZFq8BvyrTLYsQhiaOvmeQAb54juYINhDOG8raXO0xAF5nkaAjjvEALw_wcB [First Week in October 3-9, 2021)Undergrad paper pointing out systemic mental health issues of women of color:https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1053&context=univ_lib_uraArticle by Elsie J Smith pioneer of mental health acknowledgment for women:https://www.jstor.org/stable/2784237?read-now=1&seq=7#page_scan_tab_contentsWhere to Find Us:Facebook: http://facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: http://talkativesoul.com

In this episode, Gwen and Sia discuss the skeletons in their closet--the emotional closet and its effect on emotional flow, healing, and well being.The Highlights:>>What is an emotional detox?>>How to recognize the signs that we need an emotional detox>>7 Steps to Help Us Emotionally Detox>>Benefits of an Emotional DetoxWhere to Find Us:Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.comThe Resource(s):Book reference: Emotional Detox: 7 Steps to Release Toxicity and Energize Joy by Sherianna Boyle, MED, CAGS

In this episode, we will discuss a topic that often gets a bad rap for being overused or too trendy—that is self-care. The truth is the concept of self-care is underutilized for many. No matter what words we use to define how we take care of ourselves, it is imperative that we do find ways to make ourselves a priority—and to do so no matter what. Because caring for ourselves is vital to our wellbeing. And well, we deserve it!The Highlights:Know if you need to take steps to create a radical self-care routineHow to implement a self-care routineAccess to some simple techniquesResources:A brief history of Radical Self-Care: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2017/04/the_history_of_self_care.htmlMental Health: https://nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Illness-Awareness-Week?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzsz-BRCCARIsANotFgMITUKAUZFq8BvyrTLYsQhiaOvmeQAb54juYINhDOG8raXO0xAF5nkaAjjvEALw_wcB (first week in October 3-9, 2021)Where to Find Us:Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

In this season's premiere episode, we are all in our feels as we digest how we react when asked, How do you feel? Such a fundamental issue, but one which is often taken for granted and unintentional.For you, what's the usual answer to that question? Is it typically a knee-jerk answer? Or is it a completely reflective answer?It is not about pouring your guts out to people as much as it is about creating space to give yourself permission to understand and process what you are feeling on any given day, in any given situation. The Highlights:· What it means to give selves permission to feel, to speak and to be and why it is important· What happens when we allow ourselves permission· Marc Brackett’s R.U.L.E.R method to managing feelingsEpisode Resource:Book referenced: Permission to Feel: The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Achieve Well-Being and Success by Marc Brakett, Ph.D.Where to Find Us:Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

In this episode, co-host Sia Chandler-Garcia provides a moving reflection of 2020, discussing:Significant people transitioningSignificant eventsThe good that came from 2020Moving forward through acknowledgment, processing, forgiveness, and blessingWhere to Find Us:Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast Instagram: Instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast Website: talkativesoul.com Email: thetalkativesoul@gmail.comEpisode Resources: https://nypost.com/list/major-2020-events/http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-2020.html

The first episode of Talkative Soul--a podcast empowering women to make soulful ties with themselves and to connect with what matters most--launches January 19, 2021. Then tune in every Tuesday for conversations that can only be described as educational, therapeutic, juicy, and enlightening. Yes, girl! Grab a glass of wine (or whatever suits your taste) and join the discussions. You’re in for some fun!In this trailer episode, meet hosts Gwen Thibeaux and Sia Chandler-Garcia as they discuss finding their voice!Where to find us:Facebook: https://facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.comPrivate Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkativesoulEmail: thetalkativesoulpodcast@gmail.com