Unpacked the Podcast

On this week's episode of Unpacked the Podcast, Rev, Tiff, and Di, dive deep into unpacking Negative Self-Talk. We all have had that inner voice commit treason against our highest dreams, visions, and the best version of life we want to live. Join us as we talk about what negative self-talk is, how we deal with it on a personal level, and how you can stop that inner voice from taking over. In this episode you will hear: Rev's best advice for defeating negative mantras and turning your words into positive life-giving words. Where we get our internal dialogue from and how we can make changes today. Tiff gives us insight into how she treats herself and how she plans to do better in the future in ways you can follow. Di gets brutally honest with everyone about how negative self-talk has manifested in her life today, how her wife helped her change her speech with the Five Nice Things project, and how she intends to live 2021 differently. This week in our "Let's Unpack" session we give advice to a woman living outside of America who is facing divorce because of the decisions she's made.

Let's face it fam, at some point we all question if it's even worth it to dig up trauma and figure out what we carry with us that does not serve us! This episode is dedicated to the journey of healing.  Tiff and Di unpack what part of the journey they are on, where they are going, and how it all feels.  This week we are featuring an AITB that focuses on the family and what happens when money and trauma are involved. We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please reach out. We're thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Hey Unpacked Nation, we are back with another episode, and this week we are digging deep on the topic: Are We Addicted to Normal?  We were inspired by an episode of Aubrey Marcus and his YouTube episode: How Suffering Is Part of Your Advantage with Rich Roll  We open up about how we feel when it comes to moving past the struggle in life, to living comfortably, and how that is impactful on our success in the chapter in our lives.  We break down the action we plan on taking to overcome our weaknesses and how we will let go of what is holding us back in a public and transparent way. This week's AITB comes from Reddit where a user asks if not seeking help for addiction makes them 'The Butthole'.  Thanks for tuning in, remember to subscribe and share this episode! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please reach out. We're thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Hey, Unpacked fam unfortunately we had some technical issues so we don't have any new audio this week. However, this rewind episode is another one of our favorites, and hope it will be the same for you, so go ahead and check it out. We'll have a new episode for yall next week talking about being addicted to your current self.  In this episode of Unpacked the Podcast, Rev, Tiff, and Di break down the connections that bind us and the connections that tear us apart. We talk about finding the right kinds of connections, how to walk away from negative connections, and what it's like to have a chosen family. In this episode. you will hear: Rev breaks down the cure for a bad connection, how to identify bottom-feeder personalities, and how she feels about her own connections. Tiff gives us insight into the things she's learned about herself and the connections she's had in her past. Di sheds light on her experiences with her chosen family and what it's like having to break down those ties in a healthy way. On this week's episode of "Let's Unpack" the crew dives into a story about a woman who broke up 3 relationships and this is one, we CAN'T agree on! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We're thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Hey, UTP fam! The besties are back and we're so happy we have the chance to unpack with you again. This week, after a 4-week sabbatical, Tiff and Di sit down to chat about everything that's been going on in their lives and how they are feeling in this new season of Unpacked. From Covid to climate change, and productivity we discuss how we are feeling and unpack everything! It feels good to be back! We want to offer our sincerest sympathies to Tiff and her wife Belle in the passing of Belle's Stepfather one day after the recording of this show. We dedicate this episode to his life and memory. Rest well and God Bless Sergio Pages 9/1/36 - 9/1/21 We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please reach out. We're thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Rewind Episode: We're bringing Christmas to August with this throwback. Enjoy and we'll be back very soon! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! This week we are unpacking STRESS! Rev, Tiff, and Di get transparent about how stress manifests in each of their lives, how stress interacts with COVID, and how we all deal!  On this episode: Rev talks about stress, what it's like at her job during this season, and how she maintains her peace in her sanctuary.  Tiff unpacks how she deals with debilitating migraines and what she does to handle the stress that impacts her life. Di breaks down her physical responses to stress and how COVID impacts her as a germaphobe. In our Let's Unpack session we talk about who should pay the bills if one partner is wealthy and we do not agree on the outcome this time! Thanks for spending some time on this Holiday weekend with us! Don't miss out! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please reach out. We're thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

On this week's episode of Unpacked the Podcast, Rev, Tiff, and Di are wrapping up the relationship series with our final episode Unpacking Friendship. In this episode, you will hear them unpack their feelings about past toxic and traumatic friendships, what it's like choosing a healthy relationship at this point in life, and the emotional labor it takes to maintain friendships that are not meant to last a lifetime. They ask and answer the questions: Does Your Spouse Have to Be Your Best Friend? And of course, they have a great Let's Unpack listener letter. Don't forget to share this episode with someone who needs it! Thanks for tuning in! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please reach out. We're thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Rewind Episode 32! Another rewind episode on deck and it's one of our favorites! While Rev, Tiff, and Di are on a summer break, we enjoy going back over our favorite episodes and sharing them again with you! This week we are unpacking ego and this is a topic we didn't take lightly. We got our inspiration from Oprah's Super Soul Conversations Ego episode where she talks to heavy hitters in the personal development space like Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Brene Brown, and more.  We talk about our feelings about ego, how you can define ego and what you can do to overcome ego once you know what it is and how it impacts your day-to-day existence.  In this episode you will hear:  Rev breaks down her thoughts on ego and how family dynamics impact the development of them. She digs into how you can overcome ego and live a better life.  Tiff unpacks her favorite quote from Oprah's episode from Eckhart Tolle “Ego, says Oprah, makes judgments and longs to feel special. It loves conflict, creates enemies, and operates out of fear.” Di speaks on her favorite Dr. Wayne Dyer quote of the episode referring to The 6 Components of Ego: 1. I am what I have. 2. I am what I do. 3. I am what other people think of me. 4. I am separate from everybody else. 5. I am separate from all that is missing in my life. 6. I am separate from God. We get serious and we laugh in this episode and we love getting your feedback. We've got an interesting Let's Unpack session where we talk about a sister who is a bully because of her ego and who is to blame in the family dynamic.  Don't miss out! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please reach out. We're thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week on Unpacked the Podcast, it's episode 59 and it's time to rewind. We're here for Flash Back Friday and revisiting episode 20: In Case No One Has Asked You Lately...How Are You Healing? Tiff, Rev, and Di talk to you the listener about tools you can use to help you unpack and heal.  Your hosts unpack how to recognize your Jungian shadow & shadow work, how you can use your voice to let go of BIG T and little t - traumas, and how music is something you can seek what you need.  Don't skip even a moment of this episode. listen all the way to the end. As promised, here are a few shadow work prompts to get you started on unpacking:  Even though I complain, I secretly like feeling ______________ (something negative) because it also makes me feel ______________ (something positive). When I set goals that I convince myself I want to achieve, beneath it all, I feel _______________ (something negative). Now that I think about it, succeeding in life is not so __________ (something positive). In fact, you could even say it's _____________(something negative). I secretly enjoy allowing certain people to get under my skin because _________________. We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please reach out. We're thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week on Unpacked the Podcast it's just Di and Tiff, Rev had to step away from the mic for a week but she will join us again shortly. We are blessed to have an intuitive dating coach and master herbalist, Rís Cahoma join us while we unpack relationships, self-esteem, why we settle, and how important action is to get what you want in your life.  This week's unpacked session was submitted to unpackedthepod@gmail.com from an anonymous user: “A couple of years ago I had a fallout with someone that I felt was disrespectful and toxic to me. I realized later on that I was actually in a toxic relationship at the time and that I was projecting a lot of pain and lashing out at other people. At the time I did what I thought was right, by walking away and not contacting them at all. But I haven't been able to stop thinking about this person because now I'm feeling the guilt. Do I even bother opening that jar again or should I just let it go?” Thanks a lot for your help, Anonymous Tell us your opinion. We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please, we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week on Unpacked the Podcast, we unpack our questions and open up to all of you. Di reveals that she is starting therapy, Rev breaks down why you should have a will and Tiff tells us what she values most in her friends. Don't miss this episode and be sure to share! Questions of the episode: Do you have a will and advanced directive? What are the three qualities you value most in a person? When you are upset do you prefer to be left alone or would you rather have someone try to cheer you up? Do you believe you are hard-wired for conflict or did you learn to deal with conflict along the way? What did your last relationship teach you? What is the difference between a generational curse and a generational habit? This week's Let's Unpack Session is from Reddit and we are talking about coping!  We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please, we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Although it's no longer mental health month, mental health is still something that needs to be addressed and not attacked. So this week we're gonna run back episode 47 Breaking the Stigma Part 2 Signs, Symptoms, Coping with the wonderful Dayna Slade! - In this episode, we talk to Di's sister mental health professional Dayna Slade about how to recognize our own signs, symptoms, and coping skills for Mental Health Awareness Month.  We all get transparent with our personal stories, from stress eating to eye twitches and we break the stigma by talking about our own experiences. We will unpack: Daily routines to help you deal with stress, anxiety, and depressions.  The signs of stress including teeth grinding, high blood pressure, eye twitching, and stomach upset.  The signs of depression including lack of motivation, sleep disturbance, decreased patients, and constant crying spells. As well as symptoms of over motivation, no sleep, and overeating. The signs of anxiety including shortness of breath, racing heart, sweaty palms, hypersensitivity to sound, light, and movement.  Exercises you can do with your five senses to ground yourself right now. 4-7-8 breathing technique Come unpack with us and help us break the stigma. Be sure to look into findyourwords.org to help you with suicide prevention, how to speak to your doctor about your mental health assessments about depression, and how to talk to your kids about mental health Don't suffer alone. We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

One of our favorite Facebook groups Boi's Revealed had a discussion this past week and we wanted to bring it to the people.  This week on Unpacked the Podcast we unpack the topic: Why do we chase people who make it known they just wanna be friends, are not interested in a relationship, have not healed from the past, are not compassionate to their feelings, and so on? Why do so many of us allow women to use us emotionally, financially, and sexually in hopes they'll fall in love with us? This one is deep! Chat with us and let us know what you think! Questions of the week If there was one thing you could change about your character specifically, what would it be and why? Would you rather lose your vision or lose your hearing? What did you dream about last night? If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Have you ever treated a person in a way that you regret? What would you do differently if given a chance? Why do we chase people who make it known they just wanna be friends, are not interested in a relationship, have not healed from the past, are not compassionate to their feelings, and so on? Why do so many of us allow women to use us emotionally, financially, and sexually in hopes they'll fall in love with us? This week's Let's Unpack Session is from Reddit and we are talking about splitting finances!  We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please, we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week on Unpacked the Podcast, we're channeling our inner Jodeci with a Come and Talk to Us kinda sesh. Rev, Tiff, and Di each bring two questions and our unique life experiences to the table and we go deep, unpacking our feelings and bearing it all.  Questions of the week What do you feel is the hardest part of identifying as a lesbian? What is the first thing you notice about people when you meet them? What advice would you give to someone who feels like they are too emotional for their partner? How did having an absent parent affect the way you interact in relationships? What advice would you give to your 10-year-old self? What are the top three songs to the soundtrack of your life? This week's Let's Unpack Session is from Reddit and we examine the question, would your loved one be the butthole if they didn't inform you they had less than 6 months to live? We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please, we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week on Unpacked the Podcast, we're talking about stereotypes, friendship, and memories. They dig deep into what it is like to experience life as a masculine of center black lesbian women. In this episode, Rev, Tiff, and Di each bring two questions to the table and we go deep, unpacking our feelings and bearing it all.  Questions of the week? Why am I your ride or die friend? What was the hardest part of coming out for you? As a masculine of center woman, what is the one stereotype you can't stand the most? What is your all-time favorite memory?  What is something that the world is missing out on? What is the difference between innocence and ignorance? This week's Let's Unpack Session is from our friends at sixbrownchicks on Twitter and we unpack exactly how far does your love go? Remember to be authentically you! Happy Pride to our LGBTQIA friends, family, and community! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please, we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week on Unpacked the Podcast, the crew celebrates Pride and Juneteenth! We go deep on topics celebrating our heritage, what it would be like to travel back in time, and how we can help the LGBT community. In this episode, Rev, Tiff, and Di each bring two questions to the table and we go deep, unpacking our feelings and bearing it all.  Questions of the episode: What changes would you like to see for the LGBT community in this country?  Would you rather travel back in time and meet your ancestors or travel into the future to meet your descendants? If you were able to go back and experience the Middle Passage, would you visit it today and if there was no risk of enslavement, would you be a spectator if you could go back inl time. What was the last thing that made you incredibly angry? What one question would you like to ask a member of a different LGBT group? Within the LGBT community, why do we bash each other? Why can't we don't we get along? This week's Let's Unpack Session is from our friends at sixblackchicks on Twitter and it's a doozy! What would you do if you found out your spouse had kids with one of your siblings? Remember to be authentically you! Happy Pride to our LGBTQIA friends, family, and community! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please, we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!  

This one is for the Girls, the Gays, and the Theys!  This week we are unpacking for Pride month and baby it feels so good to be born this way. Rev, Tiff, and Di sit down to chat about their favorite topics and questions for allies! Remember to be authentically you! Happy Pride to our LGBTQIA friends, family, and community! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!    

WE'RE 50 EPISODES DEEP UNPACKED FAM!  What a journey it's been! Rev, Tiff, and Di spend this episode vision casting what the next steps will be for this podcast. We each ask a question (with some REAL full circle moments) and we end with an epic Let's Unpack Session to kick off Pride Month.  Remember to be authentically you! Happy Pride to our LGBTQIA friends, family, and community! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!  

This week on Unpacked the Podcast, the crew sits down, and well...they talk. In this episode, Rev, Tiff, and Di each bring two questions to the table and we go deep, unpacking our feelings and bearing it all.  This one is filled with tears, love, wisdom, and all the reasons we do this! Be sure to look into findyourwords.com to help you with suicide prevention, how to speak to your doctor about your mental health, and assessments about depression. Don't suffer alone. We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week we're getting crystal clear transparent and unpacking trauma and PTSD. Rev, Tiff, and D break down what trauma and PTSD are, how trauma has impacted their lives, and what steps you can take towards recovery. Yesterday was Mental Health Action Day and today we hope you being here with us unpacking leads to you or someone you know taking the actions they need to get the help they need. Let's breathe the stigma together. Be sure to look into findyourwords.com to help you with suicide prevention, how to speak to your doctor about your mental health, and assessments about depression. Don't suffer alone. We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

In this episode, we talk to Di’s sister mental health professional Dayna Slade about how to recognize our own signs, symptoms, and coping skills for Mental Health Awareness Month.  We all get transparent with our personal stories, from stress eating to eye twitches and we break the stigma by talking about our own experiences. We will unpack: Daily routines to help you deal with stress, anxiety, and depressions.  The signs of stress including teeth grinding, high blood pressure, eye twitching, and stomach upset.  The signs of depression including lack of motivation, sleep disturbance, decreased patients, and constant crying spells. As well as symptoms of over motivation, no sleep, and overeating. The signs of anxiety including shortness of breath, racing heart, sweaty palms, hypersensitivity to sound, light, and movement.  Exercises you can do with your five senses to ground yourself right now. 4-7-8 breathing technique Come unpack with us and help us break the stigma. Be sure to look into findyourwords.org to help you with suicide prevention, how to speak to your doctor about your mental health assessments about depression, and how to talk to your kids about mental health Don't suffer alone. We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are doing our part to hashtag break the stigma. This week we explore the impacts of Mental Health in this first part of a month-long series about mental health and the ways we can navigate its impact in our lives on a daily basis.  Rev and Di sit down for a great conversation with personal examples and a transparent connection. Join in on the conversation and let’s help each other heal. In this episode we’ll explore: The stigmas of mental health issues The ways we can begin to identify if there are problems What Mental Health Awareness means in our communities We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week on Unpacked the Podcast we welcome two very special guests from the podcast 3A Love who help us unpack the heavy hitter topic of Unpacking Internalized Homophobia.  Kris and Bree host 3A Love, a show dedicated to Queer Ass, Real Ass, Black Ass LOVE and we are so happy they stopped by to give us their thoughts feelings, and opinions on this topic.  When it comes to internalized homophobia a lot of the queer population has experienced the symptoms at one point in life or another. Be it denying your true self, diminishing your truth, or tearing down others from the community, most of us have suffered. This episode will help us all open up a dialogue about what internalized homophobia looks like and our stories of overcoming it.   Stay tuned all the way to the end and hear how one of our listeners is experiencing homophobia from his homies. Be sure to visit 3A Love on their socials and listen to ALL of their amazing episodes.  You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts and at the following links: Website: https://its3alove.com/ IG: 3alove Twitter: 3alove_ Thanks for tuning in! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Unpacked Nation this week we’re taking a moment to replay some of our favorite “Let’s Unpack'' sessions of the last season. We love getting questions, giving advice, and telling you if you are the butthole. So buckle up and take a listen to our favorite clips, be sure to comment on Instagram what you would have done in the situations. We’ll be back next week with 2 special guests. Enjoy and remember to share with someone you think needs to hear this episode. Thanks for tuning in! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

On this episode of Unpacked the Podcast Rev is back and we are unpacking communication. We've all faced challenges when it comes to understanding and being understood. In this episode we talk about our own struggles with communication we get transparent and we give our intention some attention.  Let us help you put more tools in your unpacking toolbelts! Tune in until the very end where we unpack a listener question and reveal if they are the butthole in their situation Don't forget to share this episode with someone who needs it! Thanks for tuning in! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Hey Unpacked Nation, we're going to bringing you more guests in the upcoming season and we are kicking off this week with our special guest Daniela making her second appearance on the show!  Rev is on break this week but don't worry she will be back with us next week spreading grace, peace, and wisdom as only she can. Tiff, Di, and Daniela unpacked the emotional drive by this and it was a deep dive into the tools you need to recognize, evaluating how you feel, setting your boundaries, communicating your boundaries, and making sure you enforce those boundaries.  Be sure to share this episode with someone you think will benefit! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

It's time to Unpack "The Healths." In this episode, the crew is focused on how we can all be advocates for our own health, how we can develop healthy habits, and what it means to have a  health plan. They each unpack stories of how the healthcare system has had its wins and its failures in their lives. We unpack what it's like to have a nurse for a spouse who does not take care of themselves in the Am I The Butthole Session. So, what are the healths? Check out this episode and let us know what you are doing about yours! #unpack with us!

This week's episode of Unpacked the Podcast is a special one Rev, Tiff, and Di are digging into what it's like to be authentically, transparently, and authentically you. They each share what lead them to this unpacked life and the tips, tools, and resources they use to continue the journey every day. Don't forget to share this episode with someone who needs it! Thanks for tuning in! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

On this week's episode of Unpacked the Podcast, Rev, Tiff, and Di are wrapping up the relationship series with our final episode Unpacking Friendship. In this episode, you will hear them unpack their feelings about past toxic and traumatic friendships, what it's like choosing healthy relationship at this point in life, and the emotional labor it takes to maintain friendships that are not meant to last a lifetime. They ask and answer the questions: Does Your Spouse Have to Be Your Best Friend? And of course, they have a great Let's Unpack listener letter. Don't forget to share this episode with someone who needs it! Thanks for tuning in! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

"Love Fertilizes Life." -Rev This week we're getting a beautiful glimpse into the love and life of Tiff and her wife Belle. One of your three favorite couples unpacks their love story and the Bell gets on the hot seat to answer the questions we've asked all the ladies Questions: What is the most important lesson you have learned from being married? How do you build trust in a relationship? What advice would you give to young couples or couples just starting out? You may or may not have experienced a long-distance relationship, what is some advice you can give to people who are considering long-term relationships and how can they work? What are some of the red flags and signs you want people to be aware of from past toxic relationships? Do you think your partner is living up to their fullest potential? What is it like being in a relationship with someone like that? Thanks for tuning in! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

We're feeling the love here at Unpacked, and this is the second wife interview with Rev's wife Carmen. Pop in a headphone and listen to Rev and Carmen's love story. You'll hear both of them explain how they knew they found the one in each other. You may want to get a pen and paper to learn some of the smooth moves they both put on each other to fall in love quickly and make it ask. At the end of the episode, Carmen gets on the hot seat and tells us her answers to our questions. Thanks for tuning in! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week's episode is a special one to the crew here at Unpacked. This is the first episode with each of our wives in the relationship series and we are starting out with Di's wife Daniela. Daniela unpacks the question "How did you know you found the one?" Daniela and Di break down how they met, the times they went through, their major struggles with love, battling infidelity, and their return to love. Daniela ends the episode on the hot seat answering questions about life and love. This is another solid episode you won't want to miss out on. We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week is the beginning of an unpacking relationships series we are proud to announce. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to maintain healthy relationships and almost more importantly what it has taken each of us to get to where we are today in our relationships. We get transparent on the different obstacles we faced, the different tools, and resources we found valuable in this evolving journey. We talk in-depth about setting expectations, communicating effectively, erasing doubt, and how to disrupt negative patterns in relationships. This week we read a very deep question from a listener who is dealing with a person she feels is a stranger since moving together after a long-distance relationship and we give our advice to the listener. We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Trigger Warning: Realness and Transparency Ahead Can we just get somethings off our chests this episode? Typically we keep our opinions on current affairs private from our audience but this conversation came about organically so we wanted to share. Rev, Tiff, and Di are unpacking the current political climate, double standards, and our points of view! You are not going to want to miss out on this episode. We unpack how we feel about the last few months of politics, what our hopes and dreams are for the future, and what it's like to not be seen by people you think are "on your side". Join us if you dare for this week's episode of Unpacked the Podcast! Don't miss out! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

"I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It’s a gift you give yourself." — T. D. Jakes This week the crew is unpacking forgiveness and it's a show that was healing to us all. Join us in learning about what forgiveness is and how we can execute it to the best of our abilities and how we can set ourselves free. Don't miss out! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week we are unpacking ego and this is a topic we didn't take lightly. We got our inspiration from Oprah's Super Soul Conversations Ego episode where she talks to heavy hitters in the personal development space like Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Brene Brown, and more.  We talk about our feelings about ego, how you can define ego and what you can do to overcome ego once you know what it is and how it impacts your day to day existence.  On this episode you will hear:  Rev breaks down her thoughts on ego and how family dynamics impact the development of our them. She digs into how you can overcome ego and live a better life.  Tiff unpacks her favorite quote from Oprah's episode from Eckhart Tolle “Ego, says Oprah, makes judgments and longs to feel special. It loves conflict, creates enemies, and operates out of fear.” Di speaks on her favorite Dr. Wayne Dyer quote of the episode referring to The 6 Components of Ego: 1. I am what I have. 2. I am what I do. 3. I am what other people think of me. 4. I am separate from everybody else. 5. I am separate from all that is missing in my life. 6. I am separate from God. We get serious and we laugh in this episode and we love getting your feedback. We've got an interesting Let's Unpack session where we talk about a sister who is a bully because of her ego and who is to blame in the family dynamic.  Don't miss out! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week we did a short episode but it's so GOOD! We heard from you and we gave our best advice! Join Rev, Di, and Tiff as we Unpack with those who were brave enough to send us a request for help!  Enjoy and make sure you send your questions to us for our next advice episode! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

On this episode of Unpacked the Podcast, Rev, Tiff, and Di break down the connections that bind us and the connections that tear us apart. We talk about finding the right kinds of connections, how to walk away from negative connections, and what it's like to have a chosen family. On this episode. you will hear: Rev breaks down the cure for a bad connection, how to identify bottom feeder personalities, and how she feels about her own connections. Tiff gives us insight to the things she's learned about herself and the connections she's had in her past. Di sheds light on her experiences with chosen family and what it's like having to break down those ties in a healthy way. On this week's episode of "Let's Unpack" the crew dives into a story about a woman who broke up 3 relationships and this is one we CAN'T agree on! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

On this week's episode of Unpacked the Podcast, Rev, Tiff, and Di, dive deep into unpacking Negative Self-Talk. We all have had that inner voice commit treason against our highest dreams, visions, and the best version of life we want to live. Join us as we talk about what negative self-talk is, how we deal with it on a personal level, and how you can stop that inner voice from taking over. In this episode you will hear: Rev's best advice for defeating negative mantras and turning your words into positive life-giving words. Where we get our internal dialogue from and how we can make changes today. Tiff gives us insight into how she treats herself and how she plans to do better in the future in ways you can follow. Di gets brutally honest with everyone about how negative self-talk has manifested in her life today, how her wife helped her change her speech with the Five Nice Things project, and how she intends to live 2021 differently. This week in our "Let's Unpack" session we give advice to a woman living outside of America who is facing divorce because of the decisions she's made. We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!  

HAPPY NEW YEAR from our family to yours! This week's episode comes to you with many gems buried throughout you're not going to want to miss out on this one! Rev, Tiff, and Di are talking... New Year's Revelations! We're taking it a step further with the resolutions and using our 28th episode to talk about what we anticipate in this coming year and what we are going to be leaving behind in the year 2020!  We wish all of you a prosperous, healthy, and successful year! Remember it works if you work it!! On this episode you will hear:  Rev reveals her plan for health in the new year, what it means to take your heart for a walk, and some deep reflections on tools you can use to make this year the best yet! Tiff has an on-air epiphany about what has been holding her back and she unpacks what she will do to make this new year bright! Di exposes her weaknesses and makes some promises and revelations about what she can do to increase her abundance, her love, and her plans for success in 2021! In our let's unpack session we talk about a family who gave up a child for adoption after finding out that the child was born deaf and how they chose to pay them off! It's one you need to hear!  We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!  

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! This week we are unpacking STRESS! Rev, Tiff, and Di get transparent about how stress manifests in each of their lives, how stress interacts with COVID, and how we all deal!  On this episode: Rev talks about stress, what it's like at her job during this season, and how she maintains her peace in her sanctuary.  Tiff unpacks how she deals with debilitating migraines and what she does to handle the stress that impacts her life. Di breaks down her physical responses to stress and how COVID impacts her as a germaphobe. In our Let's Unpack session we talk about who should pay the bills if one partner is wealthy and we do not agree on the outcome this time! Thanks for spending some time on this Holiday weekend with us! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Fa la la la la, la la, la unpacked! It's the holiday season and your favorite hosts are unpacking our favorite memories, traditions, and thoughts for this season!  On this episode:  Rev talks about her experiences trying to be stealthy when finding and unwrapping her gifts as a child.  Tiff talks about her best Christmas gift of all time, how she almost got caught by Santa Claus, and how she got chased by a dog on a Mongoose.  Di gets real with how she found out who Santa really was, what it felt like growing up Smith and a story about brown pants that will legit have you crying with laughter.  This episode was fun for us to make and we hope it brings you love and light. Stay safe and remember you are not alone We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week we unpack SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder. So buckle up and let's dig into why this time of year can literally be the heaviest part of the year.  In this episode you will hear: What SAD is?  What SAD feels like? Signs and symptoms to look out for. How to get help. Please be sure to listen to Storytime with Rev at the end of this episode! If you need a laugh this is a must-listen! It involves a drone gone wild! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!  

It's another Friday and we feel blessed to do what we love. This week, Rev, Di, and Tiff go deep and tell their stories of coming out. We release and relate about how we came out, the aftermath, statistics about coming out, and the masculine of center perspective. Plugin and unpack with us! Don't forget we have a great Am I the Butthole Unpacked session at the end of the episode   We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!  

It's a wonderful day to be grateful.  This week we unpacked gratitude and what makes us grateful. We took a deep dive into how gratitude affects us, what it is to be grateful, our gratitude rituals, gratitude prompts, and more.  We had fun making this episode and do every episode to add more light into the world. If you find yourself constantly focusing on the negative this is the episode you need to hear!  We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Sometimes the only medicine that will work is music! This week we are unpacking our LOVE for music and showcasing the top 3 songs that got us through! Each host picked our top 3 songs that got us through the most interesting times in our lives! Follow our Episode 22 playlist on Spotify (click here: https://bit.ly/Episode22Playlist)  and stay updated on our latest episodes and new playlists with 6 bonus tracks!  Rev's Top 3:  Luther Vandross - Anyone Who Had a Heart Marc Anthony - Tu Amore Me Hace Bien Total Praise - Richard Smallwood   Tiff's Top 3 TLC - Unpretty  Christina Aguilera - Beautiful  Casting Crowns - Praise You In This Storm   D's Top 3  A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation  MOOD 4 Eva - The Beyoncé Knowles-Carter  James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thang We can't wait to listen with you!  We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

This week the crew at Unpacked the Podcast is unpacking self-sabotaging behavior and we're happy to explore something all three of us have suffered with at one time or another.  According to Psychology Today, behavior is said to be self-sabotaging when it creates problems in daily life and interferes with long-standing goals. The most common self-sabotaging behaviors include procrastination, self-medication with drugs or alcohol, comfort eating, and forms of self-injury such as cutting. In episode 21, Rev, Tiff, and Di unpack the tools and resources they use to make sure they don't fall victim to self-sabotage in their short and long term goals. They are open and transparent about their own weaknesses and hope you join them in owning their authenticity! We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

In case no one has asked you lately...we're curious...How Are You Healing? In episode 20 of Unpacked the Podcast, Tiff, Rev and Di talk to you the listener about tools you can use to help you unpack and heal.  Your hosts unpack how to recognize your Jungian shadow & shadow work, how you can use your voice to let go of BIG T and little t - traumas and how music is something you can seek what you need.  Don't skip even a moment of this episode. listen all the way to the end. As promised, here are a few shadow work prompts to get you started on unpacking:  Even though I complain, I secretly like feeling ______________ (something negative) because it also makes me feel ______________ (something positive). When I set goals that I convince myself I want to achieve, beneath it all, I feel _______________ (something negative). Now that I think about it, succeeding in life is not so __________ (something positive). In fact, you could even say it’s _____________(something negative). I secretly enjoy allowing certain people to get under my skin because _________________. We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Our mission is to help people navigate their lives without excess baggage. This week Rev, Di and Tiff, the hosts of Unpacked the Podcast come at you with another heartfelt episode and this time we are unpacking a tool YOU can use. We are talking The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. Dr. Chapman’s book has maintained its status on the New York Time’s Best Seller List for 10 years and its content has helped countless people. Let's Unpack!  Take the Quiz and find out your own love language here. The 5 Love Languages are as follows:  Words of Affirmation Quality Time Acts of Service Physical Touch Gifts Don’t miss out on this episode, we dig deep and get transparent on how each of us approach love, how we relate and our own challenges. Question of the episode: Do you believe that whatever was lacking in your childhood can impact your love language needs as an adult? We love hearing from you. Contact us with your Am I the Butthole?/Advice questions, give us your feedback and tell us if there is anything you want to hear: unpackedthepod@gmail.com. We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

According to positivepsychology.com: Self-worth is defined by Merriam-Webster as: “a feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect”. This week the crew unpacks self-worth by helping you define what it is, the obstacles to seeing it within ourselves and what you can do to get a deeper since of worth! Things that DO NOT determine self-worth: Appearance, Net Worth, Who You Know, Your Career Choice, What You Have Achieved. Things you can do to increase self-worth:  Increase your self-understanding Boost your self-acceptance Enhance self-love Recognize who you are Take responsibility for yourself We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!

Alright, Unpacked Nation...we unpacked a light topic this week and we hope you can relate.  We unpacked PET PEEVES! Does open-mouth chewing take you under like it does for us? How about cutting in line in traffic? If any of this rings true, this is the episode for you.  Rev and Di, unpack their greatest pet peeves AND spill the tea on an awesome "Let's Unpack" session. Don't miss out on this great episode and please share!  We are happy to have added a resource page for this episode, if you need help, please we implore you to reach out. We’re thankful you tuned in… You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts including,  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Stitcher,  Podbean,  iHeartRadio, Spotify, subscribe, rate, review, and be sure to share this podcast!