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In today's episode we explore Bell Hook's definition of a loveless society, the forces that drive it and how each of us at times participate in it. We encourage you to ask the question - how can I return to love? 'All About Love' by Bell Hooks: https://www.amazon.com/All-About-Love-New-Visions Check out the Visual Pod: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrLVsmN7aeF3NgdIrfGJgw Listen Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/u/0/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

In today's episode I share my personal testimony on how God saved me from myself and how His love completely changed the trajectory of my life. I felt compelled to share my testimony because I want to build a community that is based on trust, respect and faith. I want to create an environment where we can openly talk about the magic God plays in our lives every single day. Check out the Visual Pod: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrLVsmN7aeF3NgdIrfGJgw Listen Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahcKEwiIpqXG9YeEAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

In today's episode Crystal Stevens explores the mindset and energetic work that gives us permission to dream and set goals through actionable steps that will help us to create the lives we desire. This episode covers the energy of receiving, learning how to get into your flow state to allow for optimal creation and how prioritizing desire can take us farther than expected! Check out the Visual Pod: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrLVsmN7aeF3NgdIrfGJgw Listen Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahcKEwiIpqXG9YeEAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

Do you ever feel like you're behind in life? Fun fact: This is a completely normal feeling. However, the anxiety and fear associated with this feeling can prove to be more harmful than helpful. So why do we continuously burden ourselves with these arbitrary self-imposed timelines? In today's episode we deep dive into the importance of accepting our present selves and where we are on our journeys in any and every aspect of our lives. Sometimes, we just need to meet ourselves where we're at Follow the Podcast on all platforms!! All Links: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard View the Visual Podcast on Youtube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcX2cmKiqk8WtTfIUnYTnxA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparencycard/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

Every aspect of life is cyclical, from our circadian rhythm to seasonal changes. If we allow ourselves to view the most complex and intimate parts of ourselves, particularly our emotions in this way, we can break free of the mentality that traps us into believing our emotions are one-dimensional and consistent. Our emotions mirror and respond to the seasons and the very real changes that take place in the different areas of our lives. So I question, what if Seasonal Depression is a label we use to make sense of how we naturally feel during slower, less productive seasons of our lives? What if we reframed our perception of slowing down and our cultural understanding of it? What if we tune in to our natural rhythm and begin to see slower seasons as an opportunity to reflect and to recharge? Let's talk about it in today's episode Follow the Podcast on all platforms!! All Links: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard View the Visual Podcast on Youtube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcX2cmKiqk8WtTfIUnYTnxA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparencycard/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

Women are no longer in the kitchen. In fact, we're in the streets, shaking ass and wreaking havoc... and GOOD FOR US. Women are more empowered than ever today. I mean, I could nearly do whatever I want and yet, I still choose to clean my home and make my boyfriend dinner. Bizarrely enough, engaging in acts of service for my male partner -- especially as a modern, progressive woman is considered controversial today. Is this internalized misogyny? Am I seeking male validation to determine my worth as a woman? Am I another pawn of the patriarchy? Or do I just like a clean home and to see my partner with a full belly after a long day of work? Many of us want the Instagram lifestyle but not the sacrifices that come with it. I question, can we really have our cake and eat it too? I don't know. But what I do know is today's guest, Deidra (my best friend) and I break down the expectations associated with the different sexes in modern relationships and why we at times still fall into those traditional roles... sue us! Follow the Podcast on all platforms!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ All Links: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparencycard/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

Are you honoring yourself? I know, that's a heavy question. But a very important one. In today's episode we discuss the realities of self-discovery. How do we strip ourselves of the constant 'need to please' and get to the core of who we truly are and what we really want? More importantly, how do we come to embrace and feel confident in this part of ourselves? Maybe the first step in honoring ourselves is through learning to trust our intuition. If love stems from truth, then the deepest love, self-love, can be accomplished when we find it. Follow the Podcast on all platforms!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ All Links: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparencycard/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

They say the hardest part is starting and the rest should come easy... but I personally believe the most difficult part is falling on your face and making the decision to get back up and try again... in front of everyone. Growth is all about embracing change, yet many of us run in the opposite direction when confronted by the prospect of it. In today's episode Chef de Cuisine; Shon Shalit of Williamsburg's ridiculously popular restaurant : Sunday in Brooklyn, teaches us how to NOT do that and instead get comfortable getting uncomfortable...or die..(jk maybe). But seriously, today we're talking all about taking risks in life, why it's necessary, how to do it and how it changed his life -- and how it'll change yours too. We believe in you :') Sunday in Brooklyn's Website + Instagram: https://www.sundayinbrooklyn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sundayinbrooklyn/?hl=en Shon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonshalit/?hl=en Keep up with the Podcast! TCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ TCP Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcardpodcast Tune in on ALL Podcasting Platforms!: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

I've been thinking a lot about love lately and the role it plays in our society. In most cases, I've found that a majority of us are jaded by love. We don't embrace it anymore, instead the 'act of loving' is met with hesitancy. In today's episode we define love and break down what it means to each of us. Do any of us know love and if so, why are we afraid of it? Notes from today's episode: "I just want you to be honest with me" Podcast episode: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259/episodes/i-just-want-you-to-be-honest-with-me-e1e61ao "All About Love" by Bell Hooks (free PDF) https://wtf.tw/ref/hooks.pdf Keep up with the Podcast! TCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ TCP Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcardpodcast Tune in on ALL Podcasting Platforms!: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

In today's episode we discuss the realities of feeling lost in life, money struggles and grieving the loss of a friendship. Feeling lost in life is completely okay; we can use these moments of confusion and isolation to gain clarity and to help self-direct us toward the path that is meant for us. We go into further detail about this in today's episode! Keep up with the Podcast! TCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ TCP Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcardpodcast Tune in on ALL Podcasting Platforms!: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

Relationships aren't complicated... people are. We overcomplicate things when we aren't true to ourselves or the people we love. Shit gets messy when we prioritize our egos over doing whats right. The simple truth is, being honest with each other will bring us much closer to achieving the results we want. So why do we lie? What are we afraid of? and how can we learn to just be fucking real with each other? Let's talk about it Subscribe to the podcast and drop a rating! Follow the Podcast on all platforms!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcardpodcast All Links: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

With social media at the forefront of our consciousness, it can be difficult to not let the overexposed, grandiose lifestyles of others make us kick ourselves for not having it as 'together' -- as our counterparts. But what does this convoluted idea of 'togetherness' actually entail? And what makes us think that we aren't doing just as well as the guy sitting next to us on the train? When it comes down to it, comparison kills joy. And the concept of 'extraordinary' is a myth. In today's episode we discuss the role of social media in the demonization of the 'average, non-insta famous' lifestyle and the art of being enough. Subscribe to the podcast and drop a rating! Follow the Podcast on all platforms!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcardpodcast All Links: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

How do you cope in moments when life feels uncertain? Today we have a much needed conversation about what to do when we don't know what to do. When we've let our thoughts run us into a dark place -- how can we resurface? Here's a reassuring message for anyone who feels like they're going 2-0 with life right now and just needs a win. Subscribe to the podcast and drop a rating! Follow the Podcast on all platforms!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcardpodcast All Links: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

As I've gotten older I've come to appreciate Thanksgiving and its symbolism -- gratitude. Everyday we have so much to be grateful for, even in phases of our lives when things feel grey. 2020 has definitely spearheaded the way I view the world and my life today. Today's episode is dedicated to appreciating the little things in life we tend to take for granted. Hopefully this encourages you to look at your life a little differently, to reach out to the people you love and to give thanks for what you have in the present. Happy Holidays everyone! Subscribe to the podcast and drop a rating! Follow the Podcast on all platforms!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcardpodcast All Links: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

Naturally, as we grow older we come to understand our parents more. We find ourselves walking the same paths they took, experiencing the same thoughts and feelings they once did. And this realization forces us to push them off of the ideological pedestal we've created and instead see eye to eye with the people who we once considered to be superhuman. The objective of today's episode is to encourage you to come to terms with and to make amends with your parents. To see them as humans who are just as capable of making mistakes as we are. Family tends to be a touchy subject for most of us. The general consensus when asked about our relationship with our parents tends to be "it's complicated" and the truth is, it is. Familial bonds have the power to diminish healthy, rational thinking and amplify emotions that most of us don't realize we carry. Today we are talking about our childhood, our relationship with our parents and how these relationships have molded us into who we are today. Lets take on a more compassionate and empathetic lens when dissecting our parents mistakes -- lets find a way to forgive them. Subscribe to the podcast and drop a rating! Follow the Podcast on all platforms!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcardpodcast All Links: https://linktr.ee/transparencycard Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Anchor: https://anchor.fm/crystal1259 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGNlODQ5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

Let's talk insecurity, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, negative thought cycles and how we can stop racking our brains trying to find the right answers and instead learn how to block out the background noise that keeps us stagnant and overall -- unfulfilled. There are probably so many things we want to accomplish but that nagging voice in the back of our heads (that we give way too much power to by the way) can prevent us from just going after what we want. In today's episode we talk about self-doubt, how it manifests in our daily lives and how to overcome it or better yet -- how to use it to our advantage. Subscribe to the Podcast! Transparency Card is available on Apple & Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transparency-card/id1590373560 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M1qrL79APgyWvjq1Dxpcc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcardpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

Heartbreak is probably the most painful thing humans experience -- the loss of someone we love deeply. Of course this comes in many forms, but there's something about grieving a person who is still here that makes us question not only our relationships and the people we get into them with, but more importantly our roles within them and most importantly ourselves. In today's episode, we discuss how to navigate heartbreak, how to make sense of it, why we feel these intense and confusing emotions. How do we escape it unscathed and still open to love? And why is it a necessary part of life? Follow the Podcast! Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcardpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

We live in a perfectly imperfect world, we acknowledge it, we accept it and we continue to put our best foot forward to change it. We keep going in spite of it, we try to regain our footing when we're knocked to the ground. Yet we don't exhibit this same form of resilience when dealing with ourselves. In today's episode we take a deep dive into the world of imperfection and our very human desire to be anything but that. Where does this need for perfection stem from? And more importantly — how can we conquer it? How can we come to admit that yes, we are fuck ups — but you know what? that doesn't make us any less deserving of whatever it is in life we're chasing. How has the ideal version of ourselves molded who we are and the way we perceive ourselves? How does it influence our decisions? And how can we stop handing our power over to a version of ourselves that doesn't actually exist? Come back down to reality on this episode of Transparency Card Podcast. Exciting News! We've created an official Twitter and Instagram page so you guys can join the discussion! — linked below: Twitter : https://mobile.twitter.com/tcardpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparencycard/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support

Life is a literal mindfuck and Crissy is here to help you make sense of it all. Welcome! In today's episode Crissy provides an overview of what you can expect to hear, here on the Transparency Card podcast! She transparently breezes through topics including finding purpose and fulfillment in life, mental wellness, love, sex, heartbreak, unpopular opinions, adulting, uncovering difficult truths and so much more. We're here to talk about the not so easy, but very real shit that occurs in our daily lives in a transparent, yet insightful and helpful way. The main objective here is for you to acquire understanding of what seems to be life's most difficult and pressing issues, so you can grow to actually enjoy and love your time here! (through being honest with yourself)-- Here on the Transparency Card podcast you can always expect transparency (haha see what I did there? ;) ), the introduction of various perspectives and overall personal growth -- that's what life is really about isn't it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencycardpod/support