The Process Pod

If you've never dealt with people pleasing, I don't believe you. If you have dealt with people pleasing, then this episode is for you! It's time to reclaim your life and lean into your authentic self. Enjoy!

Are you afraid of making a commitment because you're convinced that you'll mess things up like you always do? If so, this episode is for you. You've been punishing yourself long enough, now it's time for forgiveness so you can move forward and grow into the person you're meant to be. Enjoy!

Accountability and consistency are the hardest part of adulting. The cheat code is finding a way to hold yourself accountable that aligns with who you already are. Change the formula to fit the person, not the other way around. Enjoy!

This is what happens when I'm between therapists and need to sort some stuff out. Happy Processing!

I know I'm a couple of weeks late, but I thought I'd share some of my reflections and takeaways from 2022. Enjoy!

We all get burned out at some point, but how do we recover? This episode is about my most recent episode of burnout and the necessary self care that got me to the other side. Enjoy!

If you've been on social media AT ALL lately, then you're probably familiar with the #softlife. Inspired by an episode of Go off, Sis!, this episode explores the unique and challenging relationship between the soft life and the strong black woman. We typically don't see the words "soft" and "strong" in the same sentences, which infers that you can either be soft OR strong, but not both. Black women aren't typically given that choice as feely as others, but I think it's time we reclaim our softness and embrace the soft life that we deserve.

On today's episode, I'm chatting with CEO and self-proclaimed Jill of All Trades, Iye Ugbong. We're talking about the internal process of betting on yourself and paving your own path for success. I hope you can get as much out of this convo as I did. Enjoy!

In this episode, I'm speaking with a newlywed couple about their first two months of marriage. We're talking lessons about partnership, compromise, and communication, all while adjusting to one of life's biggest transitions. Major shoutout to the newlyweds, Caleb and Korinne for their transparency and openness about the ups and downs of marriage so far. Enjoy!

It can be a little tough celebrating others while you're waiting for your own big moments to happen, but not impossible. Join me as I process my own feelings of longing while I try to find the balance in celebrating loved ones and staying motivated. Enjoy!

Today we're getting familiar with the space between who you used to be and who you're growing into. It's not always fun or comfy, but it's always worth it. Enjoy!

Self sacrifice is a noble characteristic to have, but you may actually be sabotaging your relationships instead. In this episode, I'll talk about the risks and, most importantly, the rewards that come with being courageous enough to show people the real you. Enjoy!

This episode is for anyone who's been in the trenches lately, anyone who's been working through the hard and messy parts of personal growth. Join me as I talk about my current experiences being in the thick of it, and some of the tools that are helping me through it. Enjoy!

Self Compassion is a relatively new concept for most of us, but once familiar with it, the impact and transformation is undeniable. In this episode, I'm giving some background on what self compassion is, why it's important, and how to put it into practice. Enjoy!

Life is full of balancing acts, and you never know when something else might get thrown in the mix. Join me and curve model, entrepreneur, and my sister-friend, Marissa, as we talk about the delicate art of finding and keeping life's balance.

If you're like me, Netflix's dating shows have you in a chokehold. This episode is inspired by one of the couples from the most recent season of Love is Blind. Sometimes we settle, and other times we re-evaluate what's really important to us. Either way, dating is hard.

If you're anything like me, you've spent a lot of time trying to create new, healthier habits to little or no avail. In this episode, we're getting into some of the challenges and barriers that make creating healthy habits so difficult. I'm joined by my sister, Rachel for an honest conversation about our own struggles and triumphs with breaking old habits and making new ones.

Today I'm talking with CEO and creator of the Dear Men blog, Amina Okosi about the complexities of platonic relationships between men and women. Are they genuine? Are they necessary? Are they even possible?? We'll get into all of that and more, Enjoy!

I'm trying to be better at setting boundaries in my relationships, but this stuff is HARD y'all. It all comes down to how comfortable we are with letting our needs be known in relationships. In essence, how comfortable are we with being VULNERABLE enough to ask for what we need??

If you've never dealt with imposter syndrome...yes you have. In this episode, my guest is fellow Howard University alum Erin Rigsby Hawkins, mindset coach, and civil litigation attorney. We're unpacking imposter syndrome and the self-doubt that comes with it. If you've ever questioned your abilities or whether or not you deserve a seat at the table, this one's for you!

This episode is a special one because we have our first guest! Join us as we dig into the complexities and intersectionality of self belief and identity. Link to the Inner Child Coloring Book For Healing Adults: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FNZWB3B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The fear of failure is forever looming and the pressure to be "successful" is at its peak. But what are we actually afraid of, and how can we overcome it?

Once again inspired by Insecure, the series finale had me doing a lot of reflecting and even some soul searching. As we end 2021, I'm thinking about who I want to be moving forward and figuring out how to manage in the meantime.

This week's episode of Insecure gave us a lot to think about : 1) "Superwoman syndrome" and the pressure to do it all 2) Relationship fragility and intentionality 3) How soon is too soon to say "I love you"?. Let's get into it!

It's a beautiful thing when art imitates life, and Insecure found a pretty special way of doing that each and every week. Episode 4 of season 5 highlighted 3 underlying themes: 1) the Millennial success trap 2) transitioning from friendship to romance 3) figuring out how to move forward from the past. Let's get into it!