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There’s no guide for how to make it through life. Many of us thought that going to college and following the career checklist would put our lives on that straight path. But no one really gave us the guide to many of the obstacles we face as adults? For ex

Unpacked & Detangled


    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Unpacked & Detangled

    Mental Health Moment: Pause. Name. Choose.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 9:00


    Ron gives a mental health tip for a quick way of dealing with an anxiety spiral by pausing and slowing down, naming the problem, and choosing something small that is in your control.

    Taking Care of You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 17:35


    Ron discuss mental health awareness month and provide tools you can use in the moment to help with your mental health.

    Mental Health Moment: Release The Tension

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 5:04


    Take a mental health moment and engage in progressive muscle relaxation.

    How to Love Yourself: A Conversation on Self-Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 15:36


    In this episode, Ron dives into what it means to love yourself. We're going beyond the buzzwords—breaking down self-love into everyday practices like patience, care, grace, and how we speak to ourselves. If you've ever struggled with showing yourself the same kindness you give to others, this one's for you.

    Mental Health Moment: Self Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 5:57


    Take a mental health moment and engage in some self compassion!

    Living In The Upside Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 14:42


    Ron Love discusses ways to stay grounded while surviving the current political climate.

    Is This A Safe Space? Creating A Safe Space For Yourself and Others

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 32:20


    Ron and Deonna discuss how to create a safe space for yourself and others.

    Trauma: Impact on The Body and Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 42:39


    On this episode, Ronald and Deonna continues toe discussion about trauma and healing. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    37. Big T Versus Little T: Understanding Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 54:17


    On this episode, Ronald and Deonna break down the definition and experiences of trauma. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    36. Main Character Energy: Ways to Romanticize Your Everyday Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 41:29


    35. Change is Constant!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 30:27


    Dr. Ronald Love provides five tips to use for when seeking positive change in your life. Follow us: Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Instagram: @dr.ronlove

    34. Love Is... (W/ Yanique Love)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 59:45


    On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwna are joined by Yanique Love (@lov3s3cret) from Truth Carpet Podcast (@LoveLouddLLC) to discuss their thoughts about bell hooks' book "All About Love." Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    33. Suicide Prevention Awareness Week & Month (Trigger Warning)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 18:46


    Trigger Warning (Suicide Discussion). On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love discuss suicide prevention awareness, provides resources, and discuss 7 steps for suicide prevention. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-reality-gen-z/201911/7-simple-steps-suicide-prevention Follow us on social media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    32. Fall...Is That You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 38:39


    On this episode, Ronald and Deonna check in and catch up on how their summers went. They also have a conversation about their favorite fall time self-care activities and give you 7 self-care activities that you can engage in for the fall. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    31. The Calm Within The Storm: Being A Leader In The Workplace (W/ Alan Karnofsky, MPA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 40:08


    On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love sits down with Alan Karnofsky to discuss leadership skills and the tools needed to be a successful leader in the workplace. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    30. The Intimacies of Life: A Discussion of How Our Different Needs Inform Different Relationships (W/ Dr. Sherley Xavier)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 58:29


    On this episode Dr. Ron Love (@dr.ronlove) is joined with Dr. Sherley Xavier (@keys2lifepsych) to discuss how people how different categories of intimacies which informs the different connections with other people.

    29. I Need A Therapist: 5 Tips for Finding A Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 13:47


    On this episode, Dr. Ron Love discuss some tips to use when looking for a new therapist.

    28. Nobody's Pefect: A Discussion on Body Dysmorphia (With Dr. Gerardo Ramos)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 41:29


    On this episode, Dr. Gerardo Ramos joins Dr. Ron Love to discuss self-image and body dysmophia in men. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    27. Amazing Blessings: A Special Conversation With Our Mothers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 49:46


    On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana have a conversation with their mothers about their experiences of motherhood. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    26. The Art of Self-Sabotage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 47:00


    In this episode, Dr. Deonna Kitwana and Dr. Ronald Love discusses their experiences with self-sabotage. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    25. "Support Me!" With Dr. Katee Yang and Dr. Ashley Jacob

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 57:52


    In this episode, Dr. Ron Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana are joined by Dr. Katee Yang and Dr. Ashley Jacob to have fun and infomative conversations about ChatGPT and its impact on mental health; living with significant others and having seperate bedrooms, and support systems and whether people put too much burden on friends and family when requiring support. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    24. Spring Showers and New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 45:26


    In this episode, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana check in with each other on various topics. Topics include: Sping as a New Year; Planning Parenthood; Women's History Month; and Mindfulness. Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    23. Women First. (Ft. Trisha Roberts, CNM, WHNP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 57:06


    On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana have a discussion with Nurse Trisha Roberts about Women's health, wellness, and representation in health care. Follow Nurse Trisha Roberts on Instagram: @iamnurseroberts Follow us on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    22. What About Your Friends?: A Discussion on Grief After The Loss of a Close Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 62:59


    People don't really discuss the process that we go through after breaking up with a friend. On this episode Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana discuss the process of grief and how it applies to our experience after we lose a friend due to conflict, change, or growing apart. Follow on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com Article: https://www.healthline.com/health/losing-a-best-friend#reach-out

    21. Reframing The Idea of Rest and Soft Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 59:04


    On this episode Ronald and Deonna discuss the idea of rest and what contributes to resting versus soft living (as protrayed on social media). Hosts discuss Tricia Hersey's (founder of the Nap Ministry) book “Rest is Resistance”-A Manifesto and reflect on how to incorperate rest into the self-care routine. Follow on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    20. Gems and Giggles: Looking Back at Our Year (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 28:55


    This week on Unpacked & Detangled, Ron and Deonna reflect on their year with their favorite moments on the show. Happy New Year! Follow on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    19. Managing Loneliness During the Holiday & 2022 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 63:47


    This week on Unpacked & Detangled, Ron and Deonna have an in-depth conversation about spending the holidays alone and provide coping skills to use for people who are spending the holidays alone. Also, hosts provide tips for going into 2023. Time Stamps: 0:00-14:00 – Check In: Deonna's Retreat 14:38-41:38—Coping with Spending the Holiday Season Alone 41:38-56:36—Reflection on Year and Goals for the New Year 56:40-Until—Unpacked & Detangled's Tips for moving forward. Follow on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    18. Cuff It: A Discussion on Intentional Dating (Ft. Candice Love, LCSW and Kent Olden, MS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 57:07


    This week on Unpacked & Detangled, we have the honor of having guests, Candice Love, LCSW (@candiceklove), Kent Olden, MS (@theoldendaze) to discuss intentional dating. Follow on Social Media: Ron: @dr.ronlove Deonna: @dr.k_psyd Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    17. Transformation is Constant: Searching for The Authenticity in Me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 41:23


    This episode is a check in episode with Dr. Ron Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana. The hosts discuss changes in the seasons, transitioning from a survivor mindset to a living mindset, and trying to live an authentic life. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    16. Push Girl Push (Ft. Dominique Atwood)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 74:58


    Whew! We were long overdue for a check-in. On this episode Ronald and Deonna catch up each other up on their personal lives, discussing topics such as mental health, vacation, and planning for the future. Professional Dancer and creator of Dance Connect Worldwide, Dominique Atwood, joins our ongoing conversation around expressive arts and how it can be utilized as a therapeutic tool. She shares her personal journey with dance and how it has impacted her identity, mental health, and career path. Follow Dominique Atwood (@queendom_moves)  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast  Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD  Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    15: "I Think We Not Finished Yet" (W/ M8ker Jones)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 57:03


    On this episode of Unpacked & Detangled, we have a discussion with M8ker Jones about his experiences with using music as a form of expression. Some topics include his process of making music, his inspiration, and how music and hip hop helps with his own mental health and coping with difficult situations. Follow M8ker Jones: @M8kerjones Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    14: Bonus: Renaissance Check In

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 8:21


    On this Quick Bonus Episode, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana discussed Beyonce's latest album Renaissance, Current TV, and the ending of summer. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    13. Stop 'Shoulding' Over Yourself: Breaking Down Cognitive Distortions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 65:49


    On this episode, Dr. Ron Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana discuss going to therapy and why it is sometimes to get a "tune up" when you have not been in therapy in a while. Also, hosts discussed cognitive distortions and ways to combat those negative thoughts. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    12. I Don't Want to Talk About It (W/ Dr. Ashley Jacob)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 54:24


    On this episode, Dr. Ronald Love chats with Dr. Ashley Jacob about communication patterns/styles and how unhealthy communication impacts relationships. Additional discussion includes having uncomfortable conversations with others and having closure in relationships. Follow us on Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Dr. Ashley Jacob: @ashley_jacob23 Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    11. Allow Us To Reintroduce Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 53:26


    On this episode, Dr. Ron and Dr. Deonna catch up with each other with an unstructured discussion about television, their interests in mental health, and their self-care. Follow us on Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Follow us on Twitter: @UandDpodcast Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    10. The Miseducation of Self-Care (W/ Dr. Sherley Xavier)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 79:22


    On this episode, Dr. Ron Love is joined by Dr. Sherley Xavier (IG: @keys2lifepsychsvcs) to have a conversation about self-care. Dr. Ron and Dr. Xavier breaks down the different domains of self-care: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, personal, environmental/space, financial, and work/professional. Follow Us: Dr. Sherley Xavier: IG: @keys2lifepsychsvcs Dr. Ron Love: IG: @dr.ronlove Podcast: IG- @unpackedanddetangled; Twitter- @UandDPodcast; Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    9. Reclaiming Your Time: Managing Work-Life Balance (Ft. Tahje Washington)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 59:56


    On this episode, Tahje Washington of The CMFRT Zone Candle Company (@thecmfrtzone and www.thecmfrtzone.net) joins Dr. Deonna Kitwana and Dr. Ron Love to discuss Work-Life Balance. Tahje has a background and Organizational Development and Human Resources. Follow Us on Social Media: IG: @UnpackandDetangled; @Dr.RonLove; @Dr.K_PsyD Twitter: @UandDPodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    8. I'm Feeling Really Unappreciated… At Work (Ft. Blake Hill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 67:38


    This week on Unpacked & Detangled, we have the honor of having Blake Hill as a guest co-host with Dr. Ron Love (@dr.ronlove). We have a discussion on the current work force and why people are consistently quitting their jobs. Additionally, we have a good discussion about actions to take when feeling unappreciated at work. Follow on Social Media: Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Twitter: @uanddpodcast Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com Reference Articles:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2020/11/15/what-to-do-when-you-feel-unappreciated-at-work/?sh=5e0690504256 https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/great-resignation-mit-revelio-research.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/kwamechristian/2021/03/31/3-effective-ways-to-advocate-for-yourself-in-the-workplace/?sh=680302d92061

    7. Imposter Syndrome? Nah... The System Is The Problem!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 49:34


    On this episode of Unpacked & Detangled, Deonna and Ron discuss Imposter Syndrome and how more people are starting to unpack the root of Imposter Syndrome as oppression and racism. Deonna and Ron discuss their own experiences with Imposter Syndrome and dive deep into articles that discuss how imposture syndrome is a result of minorities not being welcomed in spaces that are predominately for cis gendered while men. Follow us on Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com Referenced Articles: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome https://pearnkandola.com/diversity-and-inclusion-hub/bias/imposter-syndrome/ https://www.universityworldnews.com/post-mobile.php?story=20210531104710417

    6. Friendships and Love Languages (w/ LoveLoudd LLC)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 72:53


    On this episode of Unpacked & Detangled, we are joined by the ladies of @lovelouddllc, Yanique Love and Simone Loudd. Together, we discuss friendships and how they maintained their friendship. Additionally, we tap into love languages and talk about loving your friends using their love languages. Follow us on Instagram: @unpackedanddetangled Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_PsyD Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    5. I Am Not Your Superwoman: Unpacking the Superwoman Schema

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 57:39


    On this Special episode of Unpacked & Detangled. Dr. Deonna Kitwana sits down with 4 familiar mothers to discuss their views and experiences with being labeled or expected to be a Superwoman. The mothers, including Deonna's mother, sister, and cousin and Dr. Ron Love's sister, discuss their experiences with learning how their experiences with raising children, their own mental health, and parenting tips for each other. Happy Mother's Day! Reference Article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/we-must-educate-doctors-about-black-womens-experience-says-expert#1 Follow Us on Instagram: @UnpackedandDetangled Follow Deonna: @Dr.K_Psyd Follow Ron: @Dr.RonLove Follow one of out Guests: Raven - @bossrae_ Email: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    4. Is It Really ADHD? (ft. Dr. Katee Yang)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 41:07


    On this episode of Unpacked & Detangled, Dr. Katee Yang joins us to discuss how Depression and Anxiety can look like ADHD in adults. Discussion also centers around if symptoms of ADHD can appear in adulthood. Follow us on Instagram: @UnpackedandDetangled Follow Dr. Ron Love: @dr.ronlove Follow Dr. Deonna Kitwana: @dr.k_psyd Follow Dr. Katee Yang: @k8eeyang For feedback, questions, and/or topic suggestions email us: unpackedanddetangled@gmail.com

    3. Sitting In Your Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 55:30


    Ron (IG: @dr.ronlove) and Deonna (IG:@dr.k_psyd) have an in-depth conversation about sitting in your feelings and why can it be difficult to feel, acknowledge, and tend to your negative emotions.  Follow us on Instagram at @UnpackedandDetangled.

    2. Elective Co-Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 52:15


    On this Episode of Unpacked & Detangled, Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana discuss Elective coparenting or co-parenting between two individuals who do not have a romantic, sexual, or co-living relationship. Would you co-parent with a friend? Listen to the discussion to find out more about this growing option of parenting. Resources used during episode: -https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/platonic-parenting-having-babies-with-friends/amp/ -https://ivfga.com/elective-co-parenting-for-lgbt-couples/ -https://www.modamily.com/blog/starting-a-family-as-a-co-parent-a-guide -https://adoptionigloo.com/can-two-friends-raise-a-child/ -https://www.today.com/parents/dads/van-jones-baby-girl-longtime-friend-conscious-co-parents-rcna16186 -https://idontmind.com/journal/just-checking-in-ten-minutes-ten-questions Follow Us on Instagram @UnpackedandDetangled @Dr.RonLove

    1. Fear of Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 38:18


    In this Episode Dr. Ronald Love and Dr. Deonna Kitwana unpack the fear of failure and discuss how the fear of failure keeps people from achieving their goals. Ronald and Deonna review an article discussing 5 ways to overcome the fear of failure (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-be-yourself/201910/5-ways-overcome-your-fear-failure). Instagram: @UnpackedandDetangled

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