Unapologetically Shaun

From a very young age, women are raised to live up to unrealistic beauty standards put upon them by society. That is why people today can not see their own beauty because they are trying to conform into what society deems as beautiful. This weeks episode is focusing on breaking free from the addiction of society and learning to be yourself and live the life you want to live without the pressures of keeping up with the jones. Many people risk their lives in the name of "beauty" all to impress people that aren't truly help with themselves. If you don't take anything else from this episode learn to accept how god created you because you are uniquely designed and trust there is always someone that wants to have what you have even if you don't think you are good enough or pretty enough someone else thinks different. So love who you are the way you are. I hope you all enjoy this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

They always say to put your own oxygen mask on first before helping someone else. This is exactly how self-care works. In this weeks episode will focus on the importance of making yourself a priority before you help someone else because if you are not good you can't be good for someone else. I hope you enjoy this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

You get to decide who you are and how you want to live your life. Many of us find it difficult to enjoy the present because we are so busy dwelling on the past and worrying about the future. While learning from the past and planning for the future can be beneficial, try to make sure you are spending the majority of your time focused on enjoying the present. This week episode focus on loving where you are currently in life and enjoying the simple things in our life. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Curious about your purpose in life? Are you searching for who you're meant to be? Discover who you are and find your life purpose and think about what your true vision is. This week episode is focusing on what your vision and purpose is in life. Also check out Dr Myles Munroe Write Your Vision on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87J_oQZPqzw this message will change your life because it gave me clarity about what my vision is. Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

I was superwoman. But superwoman doesn't get a break. She doesn't get help. She doesn't get rescued. I'm tired of being superwoman. This weeks episode focus on the struggle of being considered the "strong" woman, and how that can be so much pressure of a woman because she doesn't get to be vulnerable or never gets a moment to breathe because she has to be EVERYTHING for everyone and it can be exhausting. This is a raw and honest episode this week of where I am mentally. So I hope this resonates with someone or if you feel you know someone that needs to hear this message. Please share if you care. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Forgiveness frees you from resentment and allows you to heal. With forgiveness comes the freedom from the cycle of negative thinking, and an opportunity to live a life of freedom from someone controlling your emotions. This weeks episode focus on the power of forgiveness and how its so important to forgive others for your own sanity and not for others. I hope this episode resonate with you all in a positive way and you are able to gain something from this weeks episode. Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Shadow work involves unearthing the hidden and suppressed aspects of yourself otherwise known as the shadow. It is the practice of introspection whereby you work through the darker, hidden parts of yourself. These repressed and rejected aspects of your being are what we are most ashamed about and avoided dealing with. This weeks episode focus on what shadow work is? How to get started? and the benefits of shadow work I promise this weeks episode will be one to take notes and truly take some of these gems because we are all on this journey of self healing. So I hope this episode helps you along that journey. Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

It's easy to block out painful emotions and operate emotionally on autopilot. Addictive behavior may be a warning sign that this is occurring habitually. To notice some emotions they might have to become extreme. But mindfulness stress management can allow you to face your emotions and not feel like you have to run from them. This week episode is very raw because I reveal that I am dealing with being emotionally unavailable, and learning how to be more vulnerable with my emotions as well as expressing them. Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

“You have to start romanticizing your life. You have to start thinking of yourself as the main character. Because if you don't, life will continue to pass you by. And all the little things that make it so beautiful, will continue to go unnoticed. So take a second, and look around, and realize that it's a blessing for you to be here right now” This weeks episode focus on discussing the importance of creating the life that you want to live and stopping the cycle of playing the side extra in your own life "movie". Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Emotional intelligence: is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. This weeks episode focus o the importance of learning about emotional intelligence as well as how to manage or emotions in a more positive way and learn to communicate our feelings in a effective way so we are heard. Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Exhausted or made listless through overwork, stress, or intemperance. deprived of one's regular place to live, work, etc., by a destructive fire. This weeks episode focus on the feeling of being overwhelmed and starting to feel burnt out. Its coming from my soul so if you resonate with this message I hope you can find balance in your life as well. Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

This week was filled with pop culture that occurred that needs to be discussed so here we are. Topic: Rihanna Is Pregnant and the anticipated Janet Jackson Documentary These are 100% my opinions on each of these topics so lets agree to disagree, and I hope you gain something from this weeks bonus podcast episode. Share if you care :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Self-doubt is a terrible habit that often leads to chronic anxiety and low self-esteem. There is no one-step magic bullet for overcoming self-doubt and building self-confidence. But there are ways to help you build your confidence and improve your views about yourself. This week episode will focus on Self Doubt as well as overcoming self-doubt and tools that will help you build your self confidence and become a more secure person. I hope this episode resonate with you all on a deeper level. And remember to share if you care to someone else that can benefit from hearing this message. Enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Are you really committed to yourself? Your personal growth, your happiness, and your contentment This weeks episode focus on the importance of committing to yourself, goals and purpose in this life and how we put other things and people on a pedestal before we do it for ourselves. So this week make sure to put yourself first and commit to your purpose. Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

The Black community suffers from an increased rate of mental health concerns, including anxiety and depression. And don't feel we have the voice to be heard when we express what is going on with us. This weeks episode will focus on how the black community has this stigma when it comes to mental health illnesses and also being afraid to be called "crazy" if they are experiencing these illnesses. It is alright to talk to someone if you are dealing with these issues you are not crazy and nothing is wrong with you. If you feel you are indeed going through this dont be afraid to reach out for help. Enjoy ! Resources for Coping with Depression Seek Therapy Black Mental Health Alliance — (410) 338-2642 Provides information and resources and a “Find a Therapist” locator to connect with a culturally competent mental health professional. National Alliance of Mental Health Illness Hotline Call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-NAMI Or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

"Daddy issues" is an informal term generally referring to the trouble some people have with forming secure relationships in adulthood, based on an early unhealthy connection or lack thereof with their father. This weeks episode is focusing on how daddy issues formed as well as different types of fathers that causes daddy issues in there sons and daughters. This is something I can relate to so well because I to suffer from daddy issues because my father was an emotionally unavailable father as well as a verbally abusive father and that really damaged me in so many ways. As an adult it is time to heal these wounds and issues, and start to learn to love properly. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Your parents are, more likely than not, the first people you ever interact with in your life. They set your standard for everything — ranging from what values you develop to what your interests are — especially, what your relationships with others look like (both romantically and platonically). This weeks episode will focus on how our parents shape our idea of relationship, and how their example truly plays a role in how we view relationships as an adult as well as my personal experience on how my parents have shaped my views on romantic relationships. Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

This weeks episode is focused mainly on learning who to confide into, and when to share your pain and not expect that person to not make mistakes, and add to the pain you already have. This is really some advice that will help you heal on your journey as well as because it will help you understand not to put so much trust in human beings. Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Your parents are supposed to be the ones that are your biggest cheerleaders and supporters. A parents love is unconditional, but what about when it's not? As unfortunate as it is, the love from your other parent doesn't stop the pain from the heartbreak either but they make it better. Your other parent can definitely love you enough for both parents, they can fill the missing void. They'll be there to pick up the shattered pieces of your broken heart and put them back together. They'll raise you teaching you that anybody who is willing to hurt you like that doesn't belong in your life, even when it's your own mom or dad. This episode is truly a deep deep topic that needed to be talked about because some of us are dealing with this trauma as well and need to heal from it. I hope this message resonate with you all in a positive way. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

How do you define "Living Your Best Life"? We all have our own definition when it comes to living our best lives so do a little reflecting on your life to see what that definition truly is for YOU. Happy new year and live your best life all 2022 Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Self-sabotage undermines your success despite your own wishes, dreams or values. It often stems from low self-esteem, negative self-talk. Self-sabotage is often driven by negative self-talk, where you tell yourself that you're inadequate, or unworthy of success. You find yourself thinking things like, "You can't do that!" "You don't deserve that." "If you try, you'll probably just fail anyway." This weeks episode is focus on how we self sabotage and how to defeat this behavior from our daily lives. I hope this message really resonates in your spirit and make sure to share if you care with someone that will appreciate this message. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

It is not selfish to care about yourself. Compassion for yourself means showing concern for your own feelings as well as for others. There's not a one-size-fits-all instruction kit for how to love yourself and someone else. Checkout these books to help you on your journey The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman Learning to love yourself finding your self-worth by Sharon Wegscheider - Cruse Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

You need energy, bandwidth, and mental clarity to wake up every day and work hard. By making yourself a priority, it allows you to see the path to accomplishment. Too many people aren't accomplishing their goals because their goals get lost in the busyness of taking care of others. This week episode is focused on the importance of making yourself a priority and putting you first on your life to do list. We leave ourselves on the back burner all the time in our lives. Its time for us to put ourselves first for once in our lives Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Toxic people care mostly about themselves. They don't think about how their actions affect others and believe they are better than everyone else. We all have some toxic traits that may affect others in a negative way as well as affect our way of life, but we are all on a journey to recognize these traits and start to heal from them. This weeks episode is about different toxic traits we all face in some form or fashion in our lives, and how to fix these traits and develop new healthy personality traits. Enjoy ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Insecurity is a feeling of inadequacy (not being good enough) and uncertainty. It produces anxiety about your goals, relationships, and ability to handle certain situations. Everybody deals with insecurity from time to time. It can appear in all areas of life and come from a variety of causes. This week episode is discussing my own personal insecurities and how I am dealing with them and accepting my flaws and all. As well as giving you all advice on how to accept your own insecurities. I hope this episode helps someone to accept themselves as well. Enjoy !!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Have you ever had something or someone living rent free in your head and you can't seem to shake them. This episode is just the message you need to break free from this attachment. This weeks episode focus on stopping yourself from letting someone take your power. if you know there is a problem and you know that something or someone is living rent free in your head evict them stop thinking about them think about things that make you happy because whatever they're doing is not working for you. Its time to take your power back ! Enjoy :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

This week episode focus is about how we as black women never feel safe no matter what space we are in. So I feel we need a safe place for us to feel secure, happy, and safe. I hope you are able to receive this message and also please share to someone you feel needs to hear this message as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Being too hard on yourself can cause you to feel mental and physical stress. Some signs you're being too hard on yourself include engaging in negative self-talk or having trouble sleeping. Are you your own worst critic ? This is a personal struggle that I face daily and I know that I truly need to stop being so hard on myself and just trust the process, but being a perfectionist can make it so easy to be so critical of everything I do. So I hope that you learn from this episode to trust the process and be more kind to yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Have you taken the time to elevate your life and see if your are holding yourself accountable for the part you play in certain situations that happen in your life. This week episode focus on the importance of taking accountability in ever aspect of our lives because if we don't hold ourselves accountable we will continue to blame the world for our continuous mistake that we should live and learn from. Whatever happens in your past should never dictate what happens in your future. Accountability empowers you to be in control of your actions in your personal and business life. You can create your own opportunities rather than passively allowing life to happen around you. Accountability is contagious and empowers others to reach for optimal success. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

his simply means YOU are in YOUR own way. And “getting out of your own way” means to overcome all off this to achieve success. This weeks episode is a powerful message to encourage you to get out of your own way and step into your greatness. I hope that this message really helps someone to get rid of the fear of failure and go for their dreams. YOU GOT THIS !!!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

I decided to start a separate series called Black Girl Healing Session to help black women heal from different struggles that we ALL go through in our lives. I hope that this series helps each and everyone of you become the amazing women that god created you to be. This episode will focus on healing from the abandonment issues that we have inside that stemmed from so many different events that has happen in our lives. I hope this episode will help someone recognize there abandonment issues and get the help that is needed to free yourself from them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

So what does it actually mean to do what make your soul happy? In short, everyone has at least two or three things that make us happy in life. So think about what truly makes you happy in life :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

I decided to start a separate series called Black Girl Healing Session to help black women heal from different struggles that we ALL go through in our lives. I hope that this series helps each and everyone of you become the amazing women that god created you to be. This episode will focus on the feeling of not being good enough and how it effects our lives. take this message and use it to heal yourself or share it with someone that you feel needs to hear it most. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

What are you doing within your dash? You know, the time you spend in between your birthstone and your gravestone. the dash represents all the time you spent alive on earth and now only those who loved you know what that little line is worth. Its so important to reflect on your life and see if you are living the life that you feel you desire or was worth living. Leave behind a legacy that will live on FOREVER. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

This week was filled with pop culture drama that occurred that needs to be discussed so here we are. Topic: Da baby and Dani leigh Toxic Love These are 100% my opinions on each of these topics so lets agree to disagree, and I hope you gain something from this weeks bonus podcast episode. Share if you care :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Why is it so hard for some people to mind there business? If no one else ever tells you- it pays to mind your own business. Minding your business even means sitting on the sidelines watching. You don't have to insert yourself in everyone business when it doesn't involve you in any sort of way. If the person isn't being harmed in any way then my suggestion would be is to mind your business and stay out of it. Same with your own personal person if you don't want people meddling in you business learn to keep things to yourself. I hope you all get something out of this episode share if you care to someone else that this would help. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

This week and last week was filled with pop culture events that occurred that needs to be discussed so here we are. Topics Summer Walkers Still Over It Album review Stevie J Files for Divorces from Faith Evans The Travis Scott Astroworld Festival Incident These are 100% my opinions on each of these topics so lets agree to disagree and I hope you gain something from this weeks bonus podcast episode. Share if you care :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

In this weeks episode we will focus on pop culture icon Britney spears and what she is currently facing with the conservatorship and life struggles we pray she will be released for these shackles she have be in for so may years and she is able to live the life she wants to live. Check out the Netflix Film Britney vs Spears where Journalist Jenny Eliscu and filmmaker Erin Lee Carr investigate Britney Spears' fight for freedom by way of exclusive interviews and confidential evidence. I hope you all gain something from this weeks episode also share if you care to someone that with benefit from listening to this episode. #freebritney --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

This week's episode is going to focus on the importance of life insurance not only to help our families pay for final expense, debts that may have been left behind, and other expense to help take care of our families, but also can help create generational wealth with in our families. I hope this message reaches those that truly needs to hear it and receive it. Enjoy this amazing message! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

This weeks episode is going to focus on creating boundaries with toxic people. We all have someone toxic in our lives that drains our joy, energy, and soul sometimes. Especially when its your parents or a parent that is the toxic person in your life. I hope my experience and life story helps others to learn how to live and let go of people that don't serve you or your purpose. Enjoy this amazing message ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

As a mother, joys are in abundance. And while sacrifice is no doubt a part of the process, appreciation of these joys and gain is critical. Seeing your baby smile at you for the first time (while meaning it), stare at you with their precious eyes, laugh with you, share their joys and achievements and more in different stages of life are parts of motherhood that are overwhelmingly nourishing. There are times also where you can lose yourself in the process of raising children. In this podcast you will understand the struggles and the joys of being a mother. I hope you really enjoy this episode as much as I did making it :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

When I think about my purpose and want to accomplish, I no longer picture a job or what can make me money. Getting a college degree, working a 9-5, and living in high stress and productivity are all things I am now realizing that I never really wanted. Episode 3 Will focus more on how there is more to life than working to build someone else dreams and forgetting about your own. I hope this episode resonates with others that if you are experiencing an epiphany that its just not natural to dream to work for a living there is more to life. Enjoy :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

If you never knew the definition of Depression here you go. Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest and can interfere with your daily. Episode #2 Will focus more on Depression and how it effects my life and what helps me to navigate through my daily struggle with depression. I hope this episode resonates with others that if you are experiencing depression you can win this battle and find happiness through it. Enjoy :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message

Unapologetically Shaun Podcast Episode #1, is really a celebration of the life and career of the late great AALIYAH and how she had a major impact on my life as well. Enjoy the very first Episode and there will be more to come weekly :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyshaun/message