The Vintage Gentleman

The Vintage Gentleman welcomes Atlanta native, certified fitness professional, life coach, creative advisor, and motivational speaker Jennifer Bell. A seasoned performing artist, choreographer, and fitness professional, Jennifer has danced, choreographed, and instructed for a varied client base in the United States and abroad. She has activated programs for some of the greatest brands in the world. A two-time finalist for Ms. Fitness USA, Jennifer was a high-ranking fitness competitor who laid the physical and creative groundwork for future fitness and wellness-based initiatives.She has been published in issues of Ms. Fitness Magazine and featured in Essence Magazine and Atlanta Sports & Fitness Magazine, and on E! Television.  Jennifer's website - mybodyrocksllc.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

When you are faced with something you want to change, and have a spouse that isn't on the same page, it's best to initiate a discussion about the change. Share your thoughts; openly listen to theirs. It's likely that together, you will be able to come up with a solution. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

If you are lucky enough to grow up with a father, there are a few things that you learn from a young age. A good father puts their well being aside to help their children. They sacrifice happiness, comfort, tranquility, and rest to make sure that their children are happy and well cared for. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

When was the last time you caught up with someone from years ago? Someone you haven't seen for a long time! Sometimes it can be a little odd catching up with old friends, with old baggage rearing it's ugly head. Often it's a lovely, if not sentimental experience. Even if it's just for a moment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Talladega College Men's and Women's Head Track & Field Coach discusses his journey to becoming a head track coach at an HBCU. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Being friends with the opposite sex isn't impossible. But, just because of pure human nature, there are ingrained systems, thoughts, and impulses within that can make male-female friendships often confusing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Being friends with the opposite sex isn't impossible. But, just because of pure human nature, there are ingrained systems, thoughts, and impulses within that can make male-female friendships often confusing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

One of the most painful and frustrating things for parents is watching their child make bad choices and “throw it all away.” Some of these choices include running with the wrong crowd, dropping out of school, drinking and doing drugs, and engaging in risky behavior. The difficult truth is, you don't have control over your child's choices. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

For many, Mother's Day is a time to reflect and show gratitude to the women and mothers who have been mentors and caregivers; ultimately those who help shape us into who we are. In honor of this special day, The Vintage Gentleman shares and reflects on what his mother meant to him. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Having role models in our life is very important, and having good role models is more important, as they influence what we do and how we turn out eventually. Positive role models influence our actions and motivate us to strive to uncover our true potentials and overcome our weakness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

As adults, it is easy to assume that we know everything and that we have already heard all the stories. The truth is that many of us don't ask questions enough. There's no better way to become more knowledgeable then listening to the advice of others with an open mind. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Being independent is highly useful when you're single. A certain amount of independence is also beneficial for you when in relationship. But too much independence might inhibit the inherent emotional tie to your partner. It's natural to become emotionally interdependent in intimate relationships but if you're too prone to “independence,” this natural state may become compromised. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

This week, the Vintage Gentleman answers questions from listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Many children who are sexually abused don't tell anyone about it and many keep their secret all their lives. People who sexually abuse children are more likely to be people we know, and could well be people we care about. They are family members or friends, neighbors or babysitters - many hold responsible positions in society. The closer the relationship between the child and the person carrying out the abuse, the less likely the child is to talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Dating at any age can be a bit daunting, but once you've hit your 40s, you're dealing with a whole new set of challenges. At this point your baggage might include a divorce, a couple of kids in tow, and a rewarding but stressful career. Where, then, do you find the time to fit in love? Or, perhaps you've delayed marriage, and now, well-established in your career, you don't want to miss out on finding a companion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Ending toxic relationships and letting go of toxic people is never easy, but you need to take a hard look at the signs your marriage or relationship is in trouble and take adequate action to mend it or walk out of it. There will be times when you have doubts about your relationship, wondering if the person you are with is actually ‘the one' for you. You may often find yourself questioning your decision to stay with them over and over again. If that is the case, it is possible your relationship might be toxic for you. It is not good for any of us to be in a relationship with no love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Traumatic childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect, loss of a loved one, domestic violence, parental substance abuse, and other life-altering events impact how a child views him or herself and responds to the world. Traumatic events can have lifelong consequences. The more adverse childhood experiences a person has, the higher their risk of health and wellness problems later in life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Women internalize things and tend to blame themselves first, thinking it's because they have done something wrong, or that they are no longer attractive to their partner. In fact, the first thing a woman thinks when a man can't get an erection is that it's her fault, and nothing could be further from the truth. The Vintage Gentleman and guest Tamonica discuss the issue of men 40 and up not being able to get or keep it up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Thinking about ending a relationship is never simple, especially when you have years invested in your partner. It's so easy to make excuses for the person you're dating, to convince yourself to stay with them even if you know, deep down, that it's not working out. No one actually wants to go through a breakup—it's painful, it takes a long time to recover, and the process can make anyone feel just plain lonely. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

All children need guidance and discipline—not as punishment, but to set reasonable limits. Remind your children of the consequences of their actions and provide meaningful rewards for desirable behavior. Consistency is important. Be consistent with enforcing the boundaries you set in your home. Inconsistency will confuse your child and give him the "ok" to push the limits if he/she thinks he/she can get away with it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

If you've just discovered your boyfriend or husband watching porn online, you may be feeling shock, anger, disappointment, betrayal, and more. You also may be confused about what this means for your marriage. Many women feel if their husband has turned to pornography it means he is no longer interested in her or no longer finds her attractive. This can take a toll on your self-esteem. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

The Vintage Gentleman sits down with his Nephew Ranard to recap some of the past podcast episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

The Venezuelan immigrant population in the United States has more than tripled in size since the turn of the century, and much of this growth has occurred in just a few years. The Vintage Gentleman sits down with Venezuelan Immigrant Venessa Madriz to discuss her journey from Venezuela to New York City --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

The Vintage Gentleman discusses affirmations with caller Jackie Aguilar. Many of us do repetitive exercises to improve our physical health, and affirmations are like exercises for our mind and outlook. These positive mental repetitions can reprogram our thinking patterns so that, over time, we begin to think – and act – differently. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Crying is something that everyone does; it's a normal part of life. However, if you're male, then there are often different standards applied. The issue is that at times, people associate men crying with being weak. The projection conveyed is that a man is somehow less than whole if any or too much emotion is displayed. The Vintage Gentleman sits down with Olivia to discuss "Men Crying" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

The Vintage Gentleman sits down with his nephew, musical artist Ahmad Mahim. https://open.spotify.com/track/7Jr3APXm2JjiNB7324ulRq --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

People who are in polygamous relationships or marriages do not want to be seen as sex hungry people who swing from partner to partner. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of polygamy is the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time. So for clarity, The Vintage Gentleman sits down with Olivia to discuss this topic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Most people's perception is that an older partner is more settled and financially well-off, and therefore spoils their younger lover with gifts as a way to keep them happy and sustain the relationship. 80 year old Dorothy is the exception. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

The Vintage Gentleman reacts to lifestyle coach, Kevin Samuels, who tells woman “She'll Die Alone” if she doesn't settle for average. The video in question sent social media into a frenzy after Samuels was seemingly giving dating advice to a young black mother who wanted to date a six-figure man. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

When it comes to dating, age is just one among many factors to consider as you seek your match. We bring all of our prior life experience to any relationship we enter, so how much does it matter that one person's history is years, or decades longer than the other's? The Vintage Gentleman weigh in on the benefits of dating an older woman or man, as well as the potential drawbacks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Children have and will always look for heroes and role models in the world around them; from relatives and teachers to celebrities and fictional characters. Donald Harris, a West Dallas native, cousin and childhood influencer of The Vintage Gentleman, calls in to discuss his upbringing and the experiences that shaped him into the man he is today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Von Scales discusses his knowledge of health, wellness, and stem-cell therapy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

This week, the Vintage Gentleman answers questions from listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Co-parenting after splitting with your partner, especially if your relationship ended badly, can make raising the kids hard. The children are always the most affected when a divorce occurs. However, this doesn't have to always be the case. You can still make it work for the two of you as well as the child even after the split. It will involve a lot of work and patience with each other. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Parenting is never an easy job, but it can be particularly complicated for fathers involved with raising a teenage daughter. Whether you're a stay-at-home dad, the sole custodial parent or still married to the mother of your daughter, there's something uniquely challenging about parenting a teenage girl. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Toxic relationships are not always easy to pinpoint, but it's important to know when a relationship has become toxic, sapping your energy and undermining your self-esteem. Ty thinks her friend of 20 plus year is in one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Alexia from Florida calls in to discuss the causes of her strained relationship with her father and if she should introduce him to his grandchildren. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Dionna from Dallas calls in to discuss some of the challenges of being a female barber with mostly male clients. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Deshawn from Episode 4 gives an update on his father's release from prison. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

The struggles of long distance relationships are real. The Vintage Gentleman advises a young lady on if dating a guy that lives out of town is worth her time or energy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Maria from Dallas has a problem with the lack of sex from her boyfriend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

This week the Vintage Gentleman answers questions from listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Byron calls in from Dallas to discuss relationship challenges and his opinion of the role a man should play within one. He also discusses co-parenting and trust while in a new relationship and if making more money should give you all the power in a relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Cotton calls in from Dallas to discuss the impact of helping young men become leaders. Is it ok for a man to show emotions... if so, how much. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Kay from Los Angeles calls in to discuss the challenges of dating men in California. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Sonshera calls in from Hartford, Connecticut to discuss her experiences moving to Florida as a youth. Her discussion delves into forgiving her absent father later in life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Deshawn, from Los Angeles grew up with his father in and out of his life. Now as his father awaits release from prison, Deshawn questions what role he should play as a supportive son if any. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Tiffany from Dallas sits down with the Vintage Gentleman to discuss dating after being married for over 9 years. She also touches on infidelity, interracial dating, and texting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

This week, we're joined by a young woman calling in from New Jersey discussing dating expectations, texting, and online dating. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support

Gary W. Johnson, The Vintage Gentleman, gives a brief description about his first ever podcast and answers a few questions from his nephew Ranard Adkison. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vintage-gentleman/support