What Happens In This House Stays In This House

When our lives go spinning out of control, it's often the result of a loss of personal power. Losing touch with our hopes, courage, and confidence can go a long way in undermining our happiness. This occurs when we sacrifice pieces of ourselves in return for the validation of others. The only validation in the world that matters is our own. We are the only ones who have the ability to find value and worth in ourselves and our lives. Stop giving your personal power away to other people. Only you can take it back and reclaim it as your own.

This week's podcast is about "Trust The Process. You may feel like you are not where you need to be in life. It feels like you take one step forward and two steps back. Everyone around you seems to be living their dreams. DON'T GIVE UP!! Know that better is ahead and TRUST THE PROCESS!!

t's that time, let's do a mental health check-in.  We do this to assess how we are feeling at the present moment.  Do you notice feeling stress, anxiety, worry, sadness, or other challenging emotions? Use a scale of 1 to 10, and take note of how you feel.  Let's Talk About It!

Let's talk "Love, Marriage & Family." Relationships, marriage, and family are at the core of every community. Families are universally recognized as an important source of support and security. They can provide safe and stable environments which nurture the growth and development of each member throughout the different stages of life, from birth to old age.  Join us as we discuss the family dynamic during these trying times.  YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!

Please join us for the 1st episode of the new year as we discuss "Investing In  Yourself with financial professional John Byrd.  Investing in yourself means you are putting time, money, and other resources into bettering your current life and also your future. Instead of primarily just focusing on material things, you instead look for opportunities and assets that will raise your knowledge that can make huge impacts for you.

In this episode, Tammy is interviewed by the SPAA Authors Academy.  She discusses mental health, life, and her  excerpt "The White Room"  in the collaborative books called "Live Your Best Life." 

It's my grandfather James Anderson's 98th birthday.  Help us celebrate with him and his children as he speaks about life, legacy & the love of family

Please join us for this month's podcast What Happens In This House Stays In This House topic "Heal Thyself: The Healing Begins From Within." Listen to these ladies as they discuss everything from Domestic Violence, Relationships, and Life Tragedies. They share their truths with great transparency.  "Be the woman who fixes another woman's crown without telling the world that (it) is crooked. ... Be kind! We never know the battle others are fighting. I hope that we can all find a way to lead with an open heart and assume positive intent."  YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!

In the new episode of the "What Happens In This House Stays In This House" podcast, I speak with Charles DeLoach & Sons (Charles III, Elijah, Parker).  We discuss racism, expectations, and growing up in the church as young African American men. As of January 2021, 135 unarmed black men have been killed at the hands of the police since 2015. What can we do to stop this violence? Let's Talk About It!! Listen to the discussion "When You Hear Any Noise It's Just Me & The Boyz."  Available 7/19/2021 on most podcast platforms and The What Happens In This House YouTube Channel.

It is the One Year Anniversary of the "What Happens In This House Stays In This House" podcast.  This podcast features a conversation about the Malcolm X Speech called "The Ballot or The Bullet." The discussion includes politics, religion, voting & more. We will talk about how this speech compares to today's society.  You Don't Want To Miss It!!

The first very key sign that someone is walking in their destiny, is to see passion. Passion and purpose are close cousins.  Alignment with destiny means alignment with the areas you are most passionate about. This could be a hobby, a cause, a world issue that you see needs correcting, anger or grief you feel, excitement or drive you to feel towards something or someone. What's in Your Hand? What do you want to change and are you walking in your destiny.Happy one-year anniversary!

What Happens in This House Stays In This House Host team Up with The SPAA Academy as a host.  Featured guest Dr. Michael V. Wilkins, Sr is the Founder and CEO of the SPAA Theater &Performing Arts & SPAA International.  He is the author of the best-selling books "Mississippi Mindset" and "The American Mindset." The SPAA is a not-for-profit "Speakers, Publishers & Authors Association" a membership organization founded in 2007, by a group of nationally acclaimed Professional Speakers, Publishers & Authors.  

Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. You may associate grieving with the death of a loved one—which is often the cause of the most intense type of grief—but any loss can cause grief, including divorce or relationship breakup, loss of health, a miscarriage, a pet, a dream, and friendship. Whatever your loss, it’s personal to you, so don’t feel ashamed about how you feel, or believe that it’s somehow only appropriate to grieve for a certain thing. Whatever the cause of your grief, though, there are healthy ways to cope with the pain that, in time, can ease your sadness and help you come to terms with your loss, find new meaning, and eventually move on with your life.  Let's talk about it!

Please listen to this week's podcast.  I was the special guest for The SPAA Authors Academy Podcast.Tammy Montgomery-Dozi’er is an award-winning Author (SPAA’s Author of the Year 2016), Professional Speaker, Director, Singer, and Actress. She is the winner of the 2020 writing contest.  Tammy writes books that deal with real-life issues; such as obesity, self-esteem and mental health. Her books are "Addicted to Pain" a realistic solution for taking your tragedies and transforming them into triumphs. “From F.A.D.S. (False Allegiance To Destructive Stuff ) To Freedom and  SPAA collaboration books “The Power With-in” and “The Seeds of Truth”. Please listen as she discusses her struggles of writing her truth and learning to be her authentic self. 

As a child, I recall there were many youth programs and activities in the neighborhood. Whether it was a teacher, neighbor, pastor, or coach, having the one-on-one support of a caring adult who is not a parent can have  positive, life-changing outcomes. Many  mentoring programs have focused their efforts on working with young people with risk factors, like poverty or neighborhood violence. The results of these programs have benefited youth in many ways. Let's talk about the impact of mentoring our youth!

Most people don’t assign the same level of importance to a mental health checkup as they would some kind of physical checkup. One big reason for this is that while practically everyone feels comfortable about seeing their family doctor at least annually, there is a certain negative connotation associated with visiting a psychologist or psychiatrist to assess mental health. Yet our emotional well-being is just as important as our physical health, and by identifying early signs of such conditions as depression or anxiety, The most serious versions of these can usually be avoided.  Let's do a Mental Health heck-in: The Pandemic One Year Later

When our lives go spinning out of control, it’s often the result of a loss of personal power. Losing touch with our hopes, courage, and confidence can go a long way in undermining our happiness. This occurs when we sacrifice pieces of ourselves in return for the validation of others. The only validation in the world that matters is our own. We are the only ones who have the ability to find value and worth in ourselves and our lives. Stop giving your personal power away to other people. Only you can take it back and reclaim it as your own.

With all that takes place in our lives, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the fact that we're part of something greater than ourselves, the greater good.  Because of our tendency to forget this, we might make decisions in our lives that don't reflect that responsibility that comes with this belonging. Contributing to the greater good doesn't have to be all about self-sacrifice.   When you serve the greater cause you also serve your greater good. There is nothing that you cannot do for your highest good that will not benefit the good of all.

A person who is said to possess greatness stands apart from others in some way, usually by the size or originality of their vision and their ability to manifest that vision. And yet those who recognize that greatness, whether they display it themselves or not, also have greatness within them; otherwise, they could not see it in another. Therefore Greatness Recognizes Greatness and is Shadowed By It.

I have dealt with anger issues for years.  Learning how to control it was a major battle.  Anger is a strong, powerful emotion that can originate from feelings of disappointment, frustration, hurt, or annoyance. It’s an emotion that we all experience from time to time. It can range from petty irritations to strong feelings of rage. Angry feelings are influenced by our emotional make-up, our view of the world, and what is going on around us.Anger is a natural, healthy emotion that we all need to express. Sometimes, anger can become uncontrollable and harmful—and it can even lead to violent behavior. The problem is not the anger; it is the way we handle it.  Let's talk about it!

People can be incredibly creative when it comes to thinking of excuses. We often used them to get out of situations that seem difficult and unpleasant, or something that is causing us fears and anxieties. Sometimes we use excuses simply because we do not want to commit to something, or maybe because we are lazy and like to procrastinate instead of doing something. Each and every one of us has done it, in one way or the other, in every aspect of our lives.

Narcissistic abuse can be hard to pinpoint. Being in a relationship with a narcissist—whether it’s a romantic partner or a family member—can have lasting impact. The narcissist will go to extreme lengths to avoid taking blame or feeling shame or discomfort. Any kind of abuse can take a significant toll on emotional and physical health. Let’s Talk About It!

Most of us would not readily admit this. But let’s face it, we live for drama. Ever been caught in a long line of traffic only to realize that it was being caused by a relatively minor fender bender on the other side of the road? Ever strained to eavesdrop on a fight between a couple as you stand in line for coffee? We are functions of our environment. To live drama-free, get as many drama creators out of your life as possible.

Great foundations of friendship are built on loyalty, honesty, empathy, acceptance, love and the list just goes on. Some people have an easier time establishing and maintaining friendships than others. And some of us long for closer friendships or try to figure out why an existing or promising relationship fizzled out. You have the right to end any friendship at any time and for any reason, but as a good friend you'll want to find the best approach for both of you.

How can you prepare now so you’re ready to act when a big break comes your way? Too often I see really talented people consumed with developing their skills or getting bogged down emotionally with issues of anxiety, lack of confidence, and feeling "less than" about themselves. Sometimes, these distractions can make you miss important opportunities to try something new, get your foot in the door, and say yes to something that might turn out to be your “Big Break” or “the way to success”.

The world is continually changing all around us. We can choose to either try to ignore the change or to embrace it. In order to live a successful and peaceful existence then the better choice is to lead change, and make it work for you.

Letting go is one of the hardest things to figure out in life. As your emotions usually cloud your logic, and because your feelings make it harder for you to concentrate, it seems like the art of letting go can be confusing and complicated. Let's Talk About it!

"A time comes in your life when you finally get…when, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out…ENOUGH...Enough fighting and crying and blaming and struggling to hold on. Then, like a child quieting down after a tantrum, you blink back your tears and begin to look at the world through new eyes.This is your awakening."

What we focus on becomes our reality. The thoughts we have. Which leads to our words and our actions. All create what is going on in our life right now. How often do you find the first thought at the start of your day being one around lack? Already your first thought is one of lack. Something you are missing. “I don’t have enough money” – lack of finances“I am not good enough” – lack of self-worthLet' start taking today to stop you from focusing on the lack and help you change your perspective.

Happy New Year!! Let's go 2021. Now that we are here, What are your plans? What are your goals? What's next? Let's Discuss It!

WOW!!! 2020 has been a year. Let's reflect on how 2020 has affected you and what you are looking forward to in 2021.

Please join us for this week's podcast with Life Coach Cynthia Hutson. "You Speak Life into the words you say and those words gain power and control over your life. So stop saying you can't and say "I Will"." ~ DS Quotes We will be discussing how to live your true and authentic self. You don't want to miss it!!

The holidays are usually viewed as a time of happiness and rejoicing, but for some people, especially this year with the pandemic, job loss, and the loss of loved ones. It can be a period of painful reflection, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Feelings of sadness that last throughout the holiday season, usually from November through December, are often referred to as the holiday blues. Let's discuss it!! New Podcast Every Monday.

Please join me for this weeks podcast with Fashion Designer Cynthia Smith-Austin. We will be discussing the "Power of Now", which shows you that every minute you spend worrying about the future or regretting the past is a minute lost, because really all you have to live in is the present ~ Eckhart Tolle. You don't want to miss it!!! New podcast every Monday. Listen at your leisure.

Please listen to this week's podcast with special guest Dr. Michael V. Wilkins, CEO of SPAA Theater. We will be discussing his new FREE virtual program Choices & Consequences for youth ages 10-19. It is designed to develop essential life skills; while providing them with the necessary knowledge to make better choices. Incentives are given once the program is completed. If interested in the program please visit the website www.spaatheater.org or www.spaausa.org or call 708-785-7371.

Please listen to this week's podcast with LaQuisha Douyon cohost of "Sole Sistas On The Run" Podcast. We will be speaking about the health benefits of running. Also, her experience of being invited to the New York City Marathon. You don't want to miss it!! New podcast every Monday. Listen at your leisure. LikeCommentShare

This week's episode will revolve around family. You have already listened to my 97-year old grandfather James Anderson. This week we will speak with my grandfather and his children. You don't want to miss it!!

This week's podcast is about "Trust The Process. You may feel like you are not where you need to be in life. It feels like your taking one step forward and two steps back. Everyone around you seems to be living their dreams. DON'T GIVE UP!! Know that better is ahead and TRUST THE PROCESS!!

Join me for this week's episode with Director Jay Collins where we talk about his upcoming virtual play production "Privileged: Because Some Don't Get It". In the dictionary, privilege means a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor. We will touch on the meaning of this word in today's society and the upcoming production this Friday, November 6th @ 7pm. New podcast every Monday, listen at your leisure.

Join us for this week's podcast "How Bad Do You Want It!!" A couple of weeks ago I spoke about what's holding you back from success. Is it fear, self-sabotage, time management, or just not motivated enough to want to do it? This week I would like to discuss "When You Want to Succeed as Bad as You Want to Breathe!!"

Please listen to this week's episode with special guest Pastor Nitta Brady where we speak on living in your calling and the importance of family.

Let's do a mental health check-in. After months of social distancing, job losses, racist attacks the gray clouds creep in more often than before. This podcast is to take time out for mental awareness and selfcare.

I am very excited about this week's podcast where I interviewed my 97-year-old Grandfather. Listen as we discuss his life and experiences of growing up in the south, the Spanish flu pandemic, and more.

The ability to forgive as a sign of freedom and an act of self-love. To forgive means releasing yourself from past events and the people who have hurt you. It indicates that you are ready to move on and embrace the present moment.

Join this week's episode with Special Guest Rev. Charles DeLoach as we discuss ministry. Raising African American sons in today's society. Also, how activism has influenced the black church over the years.

Join this week's episode as we talk about the fear of success. Fear of failure might be the easy hurdle and the one we all know, but many of us inadvertently sabotage our own success because we are scared of what will be different if we actually succeed.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode deals with living your purpose in life. Your power to attract good things grows the more in tune with your life’s purpose you become.

This week's podcast is about self-love and self-care. Self-love can mean something different for each person because we all have many different ways to take care of ourselves. Figuring out what self-love looks like for you as an individual is an important part of your mental health.

Please tune in to this week's podcast with my special guest Activist Carolyn Howard-Webb where we will be discussing domestic violence. You don't want to miss her amazing story.

Please listen to this weeks episode we will be discussing the support available for premature babies Also, the disparities in healthcare when it comes to minorities.

This week's podcast is about Finding your Passion and Living Your Dreams. Also, we will speak on the New Norm In Corporate America.