TayTalks: Unapologetically Me

In this enlightening conversation, Naihomy Jerez, a food and hormone health coach, shares her transformative journey towards holistic wellness, emphasizing the importance of self-care, community support, and embracing cultural foods. She discusses the challenges of motherhood, the significance of understanding hormonal health, and the impact of menstrual cycles on nutrition. Naihomy encourages listeners to reclaim their narratives around body confidence and to seek holistic support that considers the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. Through personal anecdotes and client success stories, she inspires others to prioritize their well-being and find joy in their food choices.Where to find Naihomy? Via her website Via InstagramVia the WELLTHY Generation Podcast

In this episode of Tay Talks Unapologetically Me, host Taylor and guest Aldrick Cade discuss the importance of changing the narrative within the Black community. They explore themes of empowerment, education, and the impact of media representation on identity. Aldrick shares his experiences as a Dean of Students and emphasizes the need for mentorship and support for younger generations. The conversation highlights the significance of excellence and accountability within the community, as well as the importance of embracing one's identity and striving for personal excellence.Where to find Aldrick Cade LLC? LinkTreeWhere that Baby Coat At? Podcast

In this eye-opening episode, we're joined by Nina, the founder of Posse, who takes us on a journey through her personal, professional, and academic life. Nina opens up about her experience with sexual trauma, the healing process, and how these challenges have shaped her work with Posse—an organization focused on empowering individuals through shared stories and community. But that's not all—Nina also delves into the fascinating connection between television and rape myths, exploring how media influences the narratives surrounding identity, culture, and trauma. She shares insights from her thesis, which challenges the stereotypical portrayals of both subjects, shedding new light on how these myths impact society. This conversation is a blend of raw vulnerability, intellectual exploration, and cultural critique. Whether you're interested in the power of storytelling, media influence, or trauma recovery, this episode has something for everyone.

Join host Taylor and special guests Laura and Shelby Holland, the dynamic duo behind Sisters Who Watch Podcast, as they dive into the journey of creation and empowerment! In this episode, we explore what it takes to build a successful business, navigate the job market, and level up your career. Tune in for inspiring stories, actionable insights, and a celebration of women rising together!

This week's episode is about understanding gender-based violence and culture-- understanding the impacts of the culture roots of violence against women from a public health perspective. Joining me is my classmate, Belle who so openly shared her story with us and helped me to unpack some of the cultural related context issues we face in GBV research as well as in relationships.

Simone is a senior at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC and has worked with the One Love Foundation since the summer of 2020. She has worked as a Teen Ambassador, Facilitator member, and intern, and will be serving as a Regional Board Youth member and Youth Advisory Board member this year. Her interest in relationship education started after she left an abusive friendship in 2018. Now she loves working to support others and is honored to return to the Youth Advisory Board for One Love! This episode talks about relationship violence and how it can show up in our intimate relationships not just with partners, but with our best friends .

There are several mental health impacts in relation to sexual coercion due to the psychological reversal of the brain such as manipulation, gaslighting, isolation, etc. Meet this week's guest, Karrington, who so bravely shared her story navigating workplace abuse and power.

Hi listeners! This week's episode is brought to you with a collab with Jaime Hicks, athlete, model, student, friend! I am so very grateful I was able to chat with Jaime about her relationship with food, fitness, and wellness. This episode covers topics related to eating disorders, body image, and how society may influence our thinking. You can follow Jaime on Instagram @jaime.hicks and visit her website where she sells lip gloss!! @www.jaimesjnh.com

A parent and child's worse nightmare. Little Madi thought she was staying over at a friend's house for some innocent, youthful, and joyful fun until a powerful person took advantage of her; fast forward years later this queen has broken barriers as a young woman, healed, loved herself again, learned to forgive herself, and tell her truth through her podcast called 'Reclaim Me'. Be sure to follow Madi below and support her podcast! linktr.ee/ReclaimMe Join Madz on IG @madheat__

We are baaaaaack!! Tell a friend to tell a friend!! Kicking off our first theme of Sexual Assault Awareness month: SUPPRESSING OUR TRAUMA. This week has been focusing on releasing and healing. Today's episode, is brought to with a special guest, Kae'Chauna who is a Therapeutic Life Coach in Georgia! We discuss all things therapeutic services, self care, healing after trauma, and more. You can find Kae'Chauna on the platforms below: Facebook: Kaechauna Sinclair  Instagram: Kae.Sin.Tlc Counseling booking link: http://healinggroundstherapy.com/hgt-team/  Coaching booking link: https://blkhaven.janeapp.com/locations/blk-haven-life-coaching/book For pay by the minute coaching: skillr app  Business phone number is: (404) 941-0762 also listed on psychology today and bark platforms.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justtaytalks/support

This episode, featuring, Carmen from Shushbox talks about the relationships of a survivor and her family, the details of reporting, healing, thriving, and surviving. Join us this week as Carmen unpacks the details of her assault and her childhood relationships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

One of my closest and oldest friends since childhood joined me on the TAYTALKS podcast to spill the tea on love, friends with benefits, and oop falling for your best friend... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

For the final episode of season one, I am answering 20 questions submitted by YOU! Thank you for supporting me and allowing me to share my story with you all! See you soon for season 2!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

On this week's episode we welcomed our guest speaker, Former Miss NJ US and Miss Photogenic NJ USA 2020, Chenoah Porter - Blount! This episode is all about healing, finding strength after trauma, and living life gracefully and unapologetically. We share our truth in navigating grief and traumatic spaces at a young age and what transpired our passion projects. Healing is not linear, but day by day we will peel the layers of the onion! You can follow Chenoah on Instagram @chenoahl as well as check out her mentorship page @girltalkwithchenoah --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

Join me and my friend, Sandra, as we discuss college applications, making the "right" decisions, and navigating stress, anxiety, and our mental health in school! We know firsthand how stressful college is. Both Sandra and I live a very high functioning anxious lifestyle and we are constantly busy, but if college taught us one thing it's that your mental health and wellness comes first. We tackle navigating this space as a Black woman in a PWI (predominately white institute) and what those spaces look like for us in terms of achievement and Black excellence. Link to the book Sandra read when she was in high school: https://www.amazon.com/Where-You-Not-Who-Youll/dp/1455532681 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

Reflecting on the least year and living in a pandemic, navigating our fears and challenges, discussion friendships and more! Club Quarantine is here to give you the real tea on our friendship and how we have been able to flourish after 4 years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

Hi friends, Welcome back! It's been awhile since I have hopped on my podcast and chatted with y'all. This episode unpacks my struggle with healing and how I have been trying to cope and also be gentle with myself. I hope to be back in a groove soon to produce content for you all. Thank you for accepting me, tay --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

What even is gaslighting? How do we recognize the signs? What does it sound like? Join me this week for a new episode about gaslighting, red flags, and unhealthy behaviors. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

Disclosure is hard. It is one of the few things I struggled with along my healing journey. I had so many fears, but when I shared my story and experience I realized how my powerful my voice is. I hope this episode brings you comfort in your own experience. ps. sorry for the plane and traffic noise in the background :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

And we are back! This week's episode was filmed in December and I was able to collaborate with Fedorah @namedafterahat of @MinfulMamiMondays! Fedorah and I share our personal experiences with safety as well as some tips from a professional. Tune into this episode to hear our story! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

On this week's episode, I teamed up with Dr. Laura Sinko from Our Wave, a non - profit organization designed as a place of support and self healing for loved ones impacted by a traumatic event. This week's episode is an open dialogue about surviving, healing , and trauma. We dive into the work of healing and share our own personal stories. Healing is possible. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

Hey y'all, I have a special episode airing this week! Today, I am feeling extra thankful and wanted to just share my thoughts with you. This year has been a rollercoaster indeed, but I am so beyond grateful for what this year brought me despite the circumstances. Sending you all love and light this holiday season. ps. sorry for the weird background noise... smh! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

It's holiday season... yikes. This week's episode I share my truth with y'all and how I really feel about going back home for the holidays after months of independence and doing my own thing. To say the very least, I am stressed! But we are okay and things will be okay.  Safe travels and Happy Holidays folks!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

This week's episode I share my own battle with reclaiming my power and that starts with forgiving myself. I talk about my personal experience with forgiveness and forgiving myself on my IG page @taytalks! Be sure to take a listen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

This week's episode is all about surviving, healing, and living unapologetically. I have my friend and fellow One Love Workshop Facilitator, Gina Mellish, who also happens to hold the current Miss New Jersey USA title! We are bringing you the real of the real of our unhealthy relationships, how we are moving forward and healing, and dropping some gems on spotting red flags. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship or situation, know that there is resources available and you are not alone. Visit my blog for more information or my IG page at @taytalks for some helpful tips. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

In this episode, we are talking all about faith, prayer, self care, and SOUL care. Advice topics - prayer, talking to God, and making time for yourself. Some songs from Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIYWXMIUmoc&feature=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkZj0UoK4A&feature=share --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

** trigger warning ** sexual assault. This week’s episode is brought to you by two survivors coming together and sharing their stories! We have my friend Michelle, founder of Pillow Talk, a safe space created to have intimate and deep conversations about healing, survival, and sexual trauma. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

By popular demand, I am chatting all things boundaries and self love. Joining me on this week's podcast is my college friend, Josefina, who is the QUEEN of setting boundaries and standing up for herself. Get ready to giggle giggle and be read to filth like I was. Don't forget to know your worth and add tax too. Period. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

Love is the most important thing in our lives, yet we are taught very little about it. This week's episode, is all about loving better and ways to identify healthy and unhealthy relationships. *trigger warning* For more information and resources please visit joinonelove.org and check out these national resources: Love is Respect 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 | text “loveis” to 22522 Contact LoveIsRespect if you want to talk to someone, need advice about your relationship or a loved one’s relationship, or if you have legal questions National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) NDV Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Call if you would like more resources or information, or if you are questioning unhealthy aspects of your relationship. On the website, you can also find a helpful chat feature in English and Spanish. National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE The National Sexual Assault Hotline provides basic information for victims or friends/family of victims, short – term crisis intervention and support, answers to questions about recovering from sexual assault, and resources to assist with the reporting process via hotline or chat The Trevor Project 1-866-488- 7386 The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

NBT is back y'all! Reunited like we never left. This week, Nila and Brooke, longtime mentees and friends, open up about their love for being a Black Girl and their struggles attending a PWI! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

This week, Cervantes W, long time friend, college student, and host of Quarantine Convos with Cervantes let's us in on his journey switching majors and how he's kept busy during quarantine! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support

This week's episode is an introduction to the podcast. I explain a little info about me and my journey from Talkthatcurl to TayTalks and what to expect to see including: Chat and Chew: This will be like a Q&A style, something you'd see on a FAQ page. You ask and I answer your questions or at least attempt to At the Kitchen table: This will be for my interview style episodes. Unapologetically Me: Some of the episodes will be dedicated to pouring the tea on life and getting very REAL The hashtag for my brand is #TayTalks. You can find me on IG @taytalks. For more information and other valuable resources check out my page at https://linktr.ee/Taytalks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtaytalks/support