Therapy, Not Therapy is a podcast by three SisterFriends - EnerJi, Che, and Rochelle. Inspired by their ongoing group chat that serves as a safe place where they can create space for themselves and each other as Black and Brown adults and Creatives trying to make it in this life. So many of us need a place to process and could definitely benefit from engaging in regular therapy sessions with a licensed therapist, but for many reasons that support is not always available to us. This is why the “group chat” has become such an essential and sacred space for many to be our true and authentic selves - for better or for worse - without judgement or negativity. From the #GroupChat to the studio, join EnerJi, Che, and Rochelle every week for some Therapy, Not Therapy. We’re not licensed therapists but we’re here to help discuss, unpack, process and deal with “all the things”... So can we talk about it?? Produced and brought to you on the MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete and The MPN Network.
This week we're talking about HAIR! Specifically “Black Hair” and the layers and complexities that encompass living with hair that doesn't fit the imposed Euro-centric, idealistic standards of naturally silky, fine, straightness.The fact that nearly every Black or Brown person has had to endure some sort of “Hair Journey” in their life is a testament to how interwoven societal pressures and prejudices have been ingrained into our psyches. From hot combs and creamy crack, to embracing our natural hair patterns and grades, and incorporating protective styles so we can (safely) rock our 48 piece wigs - we're getting to the root of our Crowns and unpacking it all - one bundle at a time.#SoCanWeTalkAboutItDisclaimer: We had a VERY SPECIAL GUEST with us in the studio this week so please don't mind all the coos and gurgles and prepare for CUTENESS OVERLOAD as we welcomed Baby Aura to the show for the FIRST TIME on the OUTSIDE of Che's womb!Also: Please bear with us through this new production schedule, y'all! We be on here talking about upcoming events that be real upcoming when we're recording but then be real OVER by the time the episode drops
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” - Wayne DyerWe've all been through times and periods in our lives when it feels like we just have to keep taking one loss, failure, or disappointment after the other. We deal with the loss of jobs, friends, loved ones, situations and sometimes it feels like we can't catch a break. So when do we decide it's best to give ourselves a break and let go? How does our perspective turn losses into lessons, from resistance into release? Join us this week where we discuss the narratives around loss, and how losing can lead you to win, if you decide to look at it that way. #SoCanWeTalkAboutIt•.•.•
Some days all you can do is your best, chile. The Ladies are back (again!) and talking about doing your best no matter what life throws at you. Recognizing that your best can look different day to day or moment to moment - it’s important to be kind to yourself, give yourself grace, and honor the space you’re in while employing the life lessons you’ve learned along the way (and remembering to give yourself a break if you don’t get it right every time). #SoCanWeTalkAboutIt•.•.•
Stress - it’s the absolute GHETTO!! It’s also a part of life and not going anywhere - but how do we handle it? This week we take on the topic of stress and discuss how to manage and navigate the chaos that she can bring. Sometimes she’s here to push us to the next level, other times she’s ravaging our bodies in the most alarming ways. Chelle had to join us virtually this week because her stress decided to rear her ratchet head by LITERALLY manifesting on her skin. Send her love @See_Chelle86!!#ShinglesBitch?! SoCanWeTalkAboutIt?!•.•.•
This week has been GHETTO (#NoDivine) and we’re talking about emotional decisions (with plenty of laughter and levity in between) join us in the discussion about how making the right choices can either make your life, or break you down. On top a 93’ Sentra. Screaming. In a fur coat. Sweating. #dontberaggedy #socanwetalkaboutit •.•.•
IT’S THE SEASON 2 FINALE AND WE’RE ON A SA-BABY-CAL!!This week - in honor of Women's History Month - we’re talking about the “Strong Woman” trope, or, more specifically, the “Strong Black Woman” trope - and how it permeates and affects every facet of most Black and Brown girls’ lives from the moment we’re born. We’re simultaneously being VERY silly in this episode. Make sure you listen through to the VERY end for the outtakes!Major Church Announcement!!!Congratulations, Che!!!! BABY AURA IS HERE and TNTPodJax is OFFICIALLY on “SaBABYcal”! Please make sure to follow us on all the socials at @TNTPodJax - there will be plenty of online content while we’re away and we want to stay connected with you all until we return for Season 3 ^_^•.•.•Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of MPN Management • Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found here on Spotify •Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by @BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts • Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook • Email: TNTPodJax@gmail.com
If you missed our Live Chat last week during MPN’s Network Night - or you didn’t, and you want to hear the conversation again - we got you! Listen to the mini-episode in its entirety, live from the Neighborhood.With clipboards in-hand, the ladies of TNT come together to discuss productivity, big ideas, and how to not fall apart when trying to get things moving, just in time for spring!#SoCanWeTalkAboutIt?!•.•.•Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of MPN Management • Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found here on Spotify •Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by @BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts • Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook • Email: TNTPodJax@gmail.com
Girl. If you wanna go to the Ball, GO TO THE BALL! You don't need permission to show up and love yourself.This week we’re talking SELF Love. Strap in.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•If you’re in the Florida area and you need to GET TESTED for COVID - go here and make your appointment!! https://testing.nomihealth.com/signup/fl•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of MPN Management • Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found here on Spotify •Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by @BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts • Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook • Email: TNTPodJax@gmail.com
Note to Self:Don’t try to talk about evolution or anything serious while booty butt cheeks from The Boondocks are in the background. Also, we love Andre 3000, but not as much as Che does.We promise there’s a great conversation here...---Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of MPN Management • Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found here on Spotify •Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by @BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts • Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook • Email: TNTPodJax@gmail.com
You’ve heard us talk about “shadow work” in previous episodes and have probably heard the term in your own lives at some time or another - but what does “doing your shadow work” really MEAN? From the clinical to the metaphysical - the Ladies delve into the depths of the shadows to define, discuss, and dissect the concept of shadow work.---Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of MPN Management • Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found here on Spotify •Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by @BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts • Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook • Email: TNTPodJax@gmail.com
This week, the Ladies take a deep dive to discuss navigating adult friendships and how making, keeping, and losing friends as an adult can be both disorienting, trying, rewarding and fulfilling. From the evolution of childhood friendships to adult friend breakups - no aspect is off the table.---Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of MPN Management • Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found here on Spotify •Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by @BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts • Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook • Email: TNTPodJax@gmail.com
We’re… we’re… we’re… we’re not here… here… here...---Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of MPN Management • Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found here on Spotify •Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by @BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts • Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook • Email: TNTPodJax@gmail.com
It was a Monday ass Monday this week in the studio. We tried. We really did. But sometimes the best thing you can do for YOU is be real with yourself about where you are and then just BE there. Don’t fight it. Don’t try to make it something else.Because sometimes the street sweeper is just too loud and the plan goes out the window.---Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of MPN Management • Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found here on Spotify •Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by @BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts • Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook • Email: TNTPodJax@gmail.com
The Ladies are back to kick off Season 2 of Therapy, Not Therapy with a chat about what we’re NOT going to do or bring with us into 2021!As thrilled and relieved as we all are to leave 2020’s raggedy, bald-headed, hoe ass behind - she did teach us many lessons, expose a LOT of truths, and give us the opportunity to approach this New Year (and each new day) with a new and much clearer perspective. Join us back at the table this week as we check our new bag for 2021 and unpack anything from 2020 that is no longer needed, desired, or required to move ahead. Happy New Year!---Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of MPN Management • Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found here on Spotify •Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by @BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts • Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook • Email: TNTPodJax@gmail.com
2020 is ALMOST OVER and so is this 3 Part Series!!!The Ladies’ conversation with Shirley (@shirlz_murlz) and Savery (@iheartballet13) on #ToxicMasculinity wraps up in this second half of the discussion that started last week (if you missed last week’s episode, catch up before you dive into the middle of this one!)We thank you all so much for listening, downloading and sharing this first season of Therapy, Not Therapy! We will return in the New Year with Season 2, a host of yet unexplored topics, and a bunch of new guests! Make sure you’re subscribed on your preferred streaming platform so you don’t miss an episode and please share with your people!We hope you all have a safe and Happy New Year!!---Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of MPN Management • Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found here on Spotify •Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by @BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts • Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook • Email: TNTPodJax@gmail.com
Merry Christmas Eve!! It’s the finale of our 3 Part Series on #ToxicMasculinity!!! Kind of...
It was another late night in the studio recording Part 2 in the 3 Part Series on #ToxicMasculinity
After a very brief sabbatical, Therapy, Not Therapy returns for the month of December with a special series to wrap up 2020!In Part 1 of what the ladies plan to be a three part series, EnerJi, Che, and Chelle are joined at the table by special guests Flash The Samurai (@FlashTheSamurai) and TNT’s beloved Producer, Mr. Al Pete (@MrAlPete) to kick off the discussion about Toxic Masculinity - specifically as it pertains to the many ways in which it manifests within the professional creative community. There’s no way the ladies could have tackled such a large topic in one episode (this one already tipped the scales at nearly 3 hours!), and for the sake of having a balanced and layered conversation from both sides of the debate, they wanted to invite some male voices to the discussion.Enjoy Part 1 of this series and feel free to join in the conversation! Hit us up on IG, Twitter, or drop us an email with your thoughts - we’d love to hear from you!Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of The MPN Network.Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HqoBNI. Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook. Email: tntpodjax@gmail.com. Intro: 0:00 Unpacking: 11:15 Break: 37:52Topic: 38:36 Break: 2:43:14Sponsorship Ask!! 2:44:37Cards/Jerry/WrapUp: 2:46:20
When considering the topic and idea of Emotional Intelligence we must remember that Rule #1 is always - Check YOURSELF First! Nearly every conversation that the ladies of TNT have had on the podcast so far has fit under the umbrella or closely relates to the idea of emotional intelligence and responsibility. This week, EnerJi, Che, and Chelle are back together in the studio to dissect the subject, examine how much of emotional intelligence comes down to knowing yourself, making informed choices, owning your shit - for better or worse, and being honest with yourself at all times. Before you can judge anyone you have to be sure you’re living up to your own standards.Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of The MPN Network.Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HqoBNI. Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook. Email: tntpodjax@gmail.com.
There was a lot to unpack and discuss this week at the TNT table - and while the Ladies typically steer away from discussing pop culture directly, it was hard to discuss anything besides the obvious. After a very long year and an election process that seemed even longer, a new administration has been named. For many of us it feels like we can take a full, deep breath for the first time in four years. For Black Women, even more specifically, it feels amazing to be represented to this magnitude for the first time ever in this country.Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of The MPN Network.Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HqoBNI. Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook. Email: tntpodjax@gmail.com.
This week EnerJi, Che, & Chelle sit down to ask the question: when did knowing one’s worth become so problematic?? There are times when situations, people, and circumstances will try to take you out of your good character and have you questioning your worth. That’s why it’s so important to cultivate and maintain a strong knowledge of Self. The discussion in this episode revolves around recognizing the value in what you bring to the table and standing up in it unapologetically - specifically in the face of unnecessary, unreasonable, and unsolicited ego-fueled resistance.Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of The MPN Network.Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HqoBNI. Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook. Email: tntpodjax@gmail.com.
It was a late night in the studio for the ladies of Therapy, Not Therapy and the vibe was lit! Clearly our hosts are getting more comfortable in their space because the wine was flowing and the gloves came off just a BIT! This week's conversation centered around taking ownership and standing in your authenticity - whether it’s for yourself, knowing your worth, and being confident in what you bring to the table - or in the face of fraudulence and jankery. Join TNT for another week as they keep it all the way funky and all the way real!Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of The MPN Network.Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HqoBNI. Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook. Email: tntpodjax@gmail.com.
The ladies are back for another week of Therapy, Not Therapy and this time the topic of Taking Up Space is on the table. EnerJi, Che, and Chelle discuss the importance of unapologetically honoring and taking up space for yourself and being unafraid to do so. It’s another really great conversation so pull up a chair and get ready to dig in and dive deep!Therapy, Not Therapy is hosted by EnerJi, Che, and Chelle and is produced on the The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete, founder of The MPN Network.Soundtrack courtesy of Wes Harris from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HqoBNI. Therapy, Not Therapy is distributed by BuzzSprout and is available anywhere and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.Follow @TNTPodJax on IG, Twitter, and Facebook. Email: tntpodjax@gmail.com.
The ladies have begun their new journey! They moved from the group chat, to the podcast. Make sure you follow EnerJi, Che, and Rochelle on their Instagram to be informed of upcoming shows. Theme music and background music by Wes Harris, from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HqoBNI Produced and brought to you on The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete and The MPN Network.
Therapy, Not Therapy is a podcast by three SisterFriends - EnerJi, Che, and Rochelle. Inspired by their ongoing group chat that serves as a safe place where they can create space for themselves and each other as Black and Brown adults and Creatives trying to make it in this life. Theme music by Wes Harris, titled 'Chamomile', from his instrumental EP 'With Care'. The album can be found on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HqoBNI Produced and brought to you on The MPN Podcast Network by Mr. Al Pete and The MPN Network.
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