Womanly Shit

Should you or should you not continue showering love on a family member who doesn't reciprocate it? We admit it; it's tough… Spare some time for a hearty listen to this episode of Womanly Shit as Aprille and her co-host pal Vasavi disentangle the knotty path of loving someone who, as it appears, disregards or rejects it. The duo discuss the need to be yourself, opt for people who bring you love and joy, love without expectations, and make your decisions from a healthy place! About Vasavi: Vasavi holds dual master's degrees in Special Education from Hofstra University and Social Work from Columbia University. She's the Former Co-Host of Studio 512 and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, FOX, VH1, in addition to being a regular on NBC's Kansas City Live as the “Keepin' It Real Guru.” From her own mental health challenges, divorce, addiction and RECOVERY, she's learned that you have the power to overcome your rock bottom moments successfully, and come out the other side stronger. Connect with Vasavi Online! Website: www.vasavikumar.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/VasaviKumarUnfiltered/ Time-stamps: [00:00] Intro [00:47] Meet Vasavi [01:36] How Vasavi met Aprille and how they became awesome friends! [05:11] There's a lot of confidence in feeling like yourself – here's why! [07:06] Vasavi on when she started desiring more out of life: success, romance, and joy… [09:08] Normalize opting for people who add joy and fun to your life – keep away from toxic and hurtful people… you don't need them! [11:02] Why the best thing you can do for yourself is learning to build your own self [11:48] Having compassion, love, and forgiveness for yourself [12:15] We are constantly changing, evolving, growing every moment… every single day [12:48] Today's womanly matter: To let go or not to let go – of a family member? [15:21] Stop giving when the other person isn't in a position to receive your love or doesn't want it? [16:48] Writing a goodbye letter to your family member if they're not reciprocating your love (and not sending it to them) – and how it helps [17:34] How Apille created a habit out of getting rejected – and learned to love without communicating it [18:09] Choosing your yes and not feeling guilty for opting out of a relationship [22:07] Do what's the BEST for you from a healthy place [23:53] Making decisions from a healthy place and NOT an angry place [25:19] Drop your expectations and love for the sake of loving them and for your own happiness [27:20] Why your personal relationships and mental health matter as much as your business [28:45] Have a womanly matter you want us to talk about in the episode? Head over to womanlyshit.com and write your story to us! [29:41] Spill The Tea: Vasavi talks about feeling good about herself and how [31:50] Spill The Tea: Aprille's savage way of handling a potential “ghosting” situation [35:48] Realizing your boundaries and honoring them [36:17] You're not people's emotional rehab center. Period. [38:03] Good Karma Decor [39:26] Here's why Vasavi encourages you to keep listening to Womanly Shit! Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicaprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicaprille

Desiring more out of your sex life? You're not alone. Sometimes, expressing sexual dissatisfaction to your partner could hurt their ego, but should you let the fear of it keep you from communicating it with them? We discuss all about it in today's womanly matter segment! Plus, you'll hear about our episode co-host Sinita Wells' rekindled marriage, learning to accept yourself and your changes, and living life to your fullest in another honest-only episode of Womanly Shit. About Sinita Sinita Wells is a confidence mindset coach and self-published author. Her debut book, I Am A Woman First, empowers women to put themselves above anything else in life. Connect with Sinita Online! Website: https://www.sinitawells.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SinitaWellsdotcom Instagram: https://www.sinitawells.com/twicethelovestory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sinitawellsdotcom Twitter: https://twitter.com/sinitawells Time-stamps: [00:00] Intro [01:22] How Sinita met Aprille [05:12] Sinita's one year of rekindled marriage [07:50] Get ready to be encouraged, inspired and be yourself with Epicwoman.co [08:51] Today's womanly matter: Oral sex doesn't always go well – why? [09:51] Why women need oral sex [12:03] Learning to speak up about what you want and need with your partner [12:16] Why your orgasm isn't your partner's responsibility alone! [16:18] Talking to a man can positively impact his responsiveness during sex (isn't it better than criticizing him for not understanding your needs?) [17:13] After Aprille had a hysterectomy in 2013 [17:57] The changes you experience in your body and sexuality after undergoing womanly procedures like hysterectomy [20:14] Why many women are dissatisfied sexually [22:21] “Your best life is gonna start hitting you when you get to that 40!” [22:30] Solving sexual dissatisfaction issues with your partner through open communication [23:45] Have a womanly matter you want us to talk about in the episode? Head over to womanlyshit.com and write your story to us! [24:53] Spill the tea: Sinita shares the need to satisfy yourself by yourself rather than trying to seek it elsewhere [28:34] You're not the person you were a while back. Change is inevitable and totally nothing to be ashamed of. [29:45] Living your life to the best – untethered by others' opinions and principles [29:56] Going on a disappointment tour to uncover why you're so focused on not disappointing others. How do you live satisfied if not for yourself? [31:20] This inspo moment [31:58] Why as a woman you must learn to love yourself first: because then, everybody else falls in line. Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicaprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicaprille

To say true love does mysterious things to you would be an understatement in Allyson Byrd's life story. Co-host for today's episode of Womanly Shit, Allyson reveals how true love helped her dispel her inhibitions and fall in love – with herself – completely and genuinely. Sit back for a hearty and healthy conversation on opting into self-love, finding yourself, renegotiating your roles and responsibilities, and inviting love, light, and beautiful miracles into your life.  About Allyson: Allyson Byrd is a money mindset strategist, coach, anti-racism activist, and speaker. Connect With Allyson Online! Website: https://allysonbyrd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamallysonbyrd/?hl=en   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allysonbyrdcoaching/   Time-stamps: [00:00] Intro [00:38] Meet Allyson Byrd [01:27] How Allyson met Aprille and how they built a fantastic friendship [06:44] Falling in love – with yourself – by receiving love from the right person [07:46] Understanding love vs. feeling love [11:30] We're all a mirror, teaching each other so much about life and living [12:18] Did you know that 80 percent of our thoughts are negative? [14:04] Releasing shame from yourself – getting out of the purgatory of self-hatred [15:16] Why people are becoming more self-aware now than before [15:42] Losing your identities to uncover your true self [18:02] How Allyson answered the disempowering question: Who am I? [18:32] Get ready to be encouraged, inspired and be yourself with epicwoman.co [19:42] Have a womanly matter you want us to talk about in the episode? Head over to womanlyshit.com! [20:05] Today's womanly matter: Finding YOU again [21:06] You have more value, light, and life than you have pain and tragedy [22:37] Using the power words ‘Of Course' and starting to renegotiate the things you're tolerating for the things you're desiring [24:20] How to renegotiate your roles, responsibilities and experiences with your partner [27:37] How do you identify if you are giving away too many fucks for things that don't matter? [28:21] Look at what matters to you and the people who matter to you – you can be enjoying your time if it were not for ‘duplication' [30:17] How Women Recharged challenged the paradigm of what other coaches were doing in their world [31:12] Why Aprille started Women Recharged [33:05] Spill The Tea: The biggest manifestation of Allyson's existence [36:00] Believing God for all of your existence [36:35] Forgiveness, acceptance, and honor restored: Closure after betrayal [37:48] YOU are also a lesson for someone [40:58] Good Karma Decor [42:32] We're unrepeatable miracles – there's no one like us. Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicaprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicaprille

Love-struck or stuck in the idea of love? If you realize you're in a toxic relationship with an unreliable, insincere someone because you're “so in love with them”, we have something for you to think about in today's episode. Join Aprille and her co-host, Nicki Micheaux, in a lovey-sexy conversation on authentic love, relationships, productivity, health, and happiness. About Nicki Nicki Micheaux is an actress and entrepreneur, best known for her roles in shows like In the Dark, Lincoln Heights, and The Shield. Connect with Nicki Online! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickimicheaux/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nicki-Micheaux-106809061159008/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/nickimicheaux?lang=en Time-stamps: [00:00] Intro [01:00] How Nicki met Aprille [04:27] Nicki's parenting style [05:34] What was Aprille feeling when her daughter left home for her training? [07:47] You give up a chunk of your life doing the mom stuff – how does it feel like when it's time for your children to move out of your house? [08:41] Enjoying the nomadic life [09:48] Dating yourself the right away [10:48] Opting out of toxic productivity and just being there for yourself [12:36] Coming out of your toxic masculine energy and releasing the guilt of not being busy all the time [14:56] Get ready to be encouraged, inspired and be yourself with Epicwoman.co [16:03] Today's womanly matter: Going back and forth with a partner who's cheated in the past? [19:16] Loving someone who treats you poorly? Love isn't fantasy, nor is it an emotional rollercoaster ride… you need to be more realistic. [21:30] Authentic love allows you to be yourself, makes you feel good [22:51] Why people use the word celibacy [24:43] “You can't live next door to the bar.” [25:00] Have a womanly matter you want us to talk about in the episode? Head over to womanlyshit.com and share your story with us!r [27:10] The Yoni Massage: A tantric spiritual experience [32:27] We're all in survival mode during this pandemic! More wines, anyone? [33:41] CBD oil from @cbdfx.com – why people have so much fun on retreats [35:33] Normalize any kind of help we need as adults! Whether it's our mental health, emotional stability, or even just cleaning the kitchen…! [37:02] Why are you overwhelmed? If you're having stuff on your plate, remember: it's YOUR plate – choose to underwhelm it. [38:16] Take time to think before saying yes to an additional job – if you can't do it, you can't do it [41:36] This inspo moment [42:26] Feel good in yourself, honor yourself, honor the God in you. Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicaprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicaprille

Due to social stigma, we don't often hear people talk about plastic surgery or body enhancements openly.  Let's stop hiding the truth and step into an authentic discussion on cosmetic surgery. Unapologetically own your choices and your confidence! About Amy Porterfield: Amy Porterfield is the ultimate digital marketing expert, coach, entrepreneur, and host of the top-ranked podcast Marketing Made Easy. She has helped (and continues to help) online business owners build a business they love! Connect with Amy Online! Website: https://www.amyporterfield.com/amy-porterfield-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyporterfield    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyPorterfield/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyPorterfield          Time-stamps: [00:00] Intro [02:16] Meet Amy! [01:29] Latest with Aprille dishing on cosmetic surgeries [02:53] Amy's experience getting Botox and her thoughts on eye-fillers [04:08] Why the black community has been divided on Botox and cosmetic surgery [05:29] Amy on losing chest weight post weight-loss her thoughts on it [06:56] Amy and Aprille on cosmetic surgery for women in their 20s vs 40s [07:42] Educate yourself on cosmetic procedures and side effects, and make your decision unapologetically.  [09:03] How Aprille manifested meeting Amy in LA  [10:29] Aprille thoughts about Amy before they met [11:52] Aprille and Amy's silly texts about Amy's dog  [15:15] Moving, depression, anxiety and all the other reasons 2021 was the worst year of Amy's life [17:06] You have the right to unapologetically pursue things that make you happy [18:32] Self-focus: key to making better decisions in life [20:42] Why 2022 has potential to change the way women are seen in business [23:40]  Learning and growing from other women's processes, rather than men [24:35] Aprille on fighting anger, burnout, while relearning herself [28:05] Opt out of overanalyzing things and be unafraid of presenting your real self to people [29:40] epicwoman.co [30:56] Today's womanly matter: How to be authentic and advocate for yourself [33:06] People-pleasing: How it causes people to disconnect from who they are [34:16] The surprising realization that caused Aprille to start her own brand [36:10] How do you build the confidence to stand up for yourself? [38:03] People say it's lonely at the top, but is it really? [43:02] Cultivate a culture that gives people the opportunity to change their mind [44:45] womanlyshit.com -  Tell us your story [46:18] Spill the tea: Aprille shares wanting to withdraw more socially to learn more about herself [48:12] The unexpected way Amy met her husband through a friend. [52:18] This inspo moment! [53:09] Amy's closing thoughts: Make time to talk about things other than work Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicaprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicaprille

Lately, have you considered if you're happy with your partner; do you love and respect each other for who you truly are; is your relationship is on thin ice? Tune in for a relationship reality check in this episode of Womanly Shit with Aprille and her co-host Precious Bivings. About Precious: Precious is a coach, author, mentor, and speaker with an innate love for coaching, healing, and inspiring others. She is a guide and intuitive and master mindset coach who helps people shatter limitations and achieve success in life. Connect with Precious Online!  Website: https://preciousbivings.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMqiPqvKLpUsmAQhtoi1ySA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellopreciousmonique/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellocoachp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hellocoachp Time-stamps: [01:11] Aprille's meeting with Precious [05:48] A vagina story and how it helped Precious and Aprille become good friends [08:30] From Atlanta to LA to Bali: How Precious is focusing on giving herself her undivided attention [10:14]  How, to Precious, Bali has been about building relationships (and how she found the love of her life there!) [11:28] Get ready to be encouraged, inspired and be yourself with Epicwoman.co [12:30] Today's womanly matter: Baby mama drama + Male egos for being a strong, confident woman [14:14] Communicating your concerns with your partner to overcome baby mama drama [15:26] What causes baby mama dramas? Communication issues? Insecurity? [16:57] Thinking straight and deciding by yourself for your relationship: Is your relationship wearing out? [17:53] Why you need to stop seeking external validation and be okay with who you are [18:40] Are you getting into a relationship out of insecurity? Stop pretending and ignoring the negative signs – observe your relationship clearly; be in it only if you want to. [19:59] Honoring yourself and what you really want from a relationship: Give yourself your undivided attention, accept each other for who you truly are [20:41] Have a womanly matter you want us to talk about in the episode? Head over to womanlyshit.com [21:45] How Precious met the love of her life: How their energy, poise, and confidence instantly captured Precious' heart and mind [23:28] Precious talks about her children and how she feels about becoming a grandma for the first time! [24:16] Precious's experience coming to accept, and supporting her daughter through her early pregnancy [27:00] Spill the tea: Aprille reveals the kind of men she doesn't enjoy being with (and why!) [28:22] This inspo moment! Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicaprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicaprille

Perhaps the best part of life is that you always get the CHOICE – of the path you want to take, of the things that matter to you the most, and of the person you want to be. In a conversation on the more profound topics of guilt, liberation, and spirituality, we're joined by our co-host and badass attorney-turned-content creator, Emily D. Baker. Emily and Aprille talk about being your own boss in life, work, and relationships. Emily also talks about her journey from law to content creation and how venturing into a path she had no idea about was more fun than unnerving. About Emily D. Baker: Emily D. Baker is a badass lawyer, prior LA Deputy District Attorney, and the host of one of the top 5 entertainment news podcasts, The Emily Show.  Connect with Emily D. Baker Online! Website: https://emilydbaker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE-laOeM9gLfTcWF4HRBPpA Instagram: https://instagram.com/theemilydbaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEmilyDBaker Twitter: https://twitter.com/theemilydbaker Time-stamps: [00:00] Intro [01:54] From District Attorney to Content Creator: do something for the fun of doing it [03:11] How Aprille met Emily through a mutual friend, Warren, also the Founder of Octo Nation [07:57] epicwoman.co [09:05] Today's womanly matter: spirituality + sexual liberation + societal pressure [11:51] Consensual sex without marriage: Thoughts and opinions [13:05] Do you believe you'll go to hell for having non-marital sex? [13:54] Marriage, remarriage, faith and gaining clarity about what you want in a relationship [15:48] How the deciding to have sex is different for younger vs. more mature women [16:21] Overcoming guilt: Choose what you want – by what you believe [17:47] It's your choice to not marry someone you're romantically involved with [19:43] Conducting an anonymous poll to learn the church's opinion [21:41] God wouldn't want you to feel guilty and ashamed and not ask questions [22:23] womanlyshit.com [23:05] Spill the tea: Emily on regrets, fitting into others' perceptions, and missing out on the fun [25:49] Why our decision to fit into others' perceptions of us comes from the desire to feel safe [27:29] The cost of overworking – missing important life events and mommy guilt [31:26] How a traditionally married household looks like and how it's changed over the years [32:24] Having the conversation on household ‘division of labor'  [34:20] The importance of knowing what you can and cannot control in life  [35:59] Life with ADHD: How Emily figured out the symptoms as she moved forward in life [37:22] Hooking up with a guy on the plane? Emily spills the tea! [38:50] Good karma to core [41:17] Emily's parting words for the Womanly Shit listeners! Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicaprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicaprille

Renowned motivational speaker Chalene Johnson joins Aprille to discuss parenting, marriage, and sex. Tune in as Chalene and Aprille covers topics like a passionless marriage, couple's therapy, and how conflict can save your marriage and make you a better person. About Chalene Johnson: Chalene Johnson is a health expert, motivational speaker, author, and podcast host. Her podcast has more than 70 million downloads. Connect with Chalene Johnson Online! Podcasts:  The Chalene Show Podcast | Build Your Tribe Podcast  Website: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chalenejohnson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Chalenejohnson Time-stamps: [00:40]Meet co-host Chalene Johnson! [01:12] Chalene recounts meeting Aprille after the death of George Floyd [06:13] Successful people don't just talk business; we need balance between fun, quality time and business endeavors [08:06] Chalene dealing with several lawsuits and learning that it's okay to let go of any worries around her situation. [11:47] Chalene's daughter and son are both getting married this year! So what's the budget? [13:27] You're never done parenting. The same goes for your parents as well. [15:31] Sometimes parents need to be parented. [17:18] Join the Epic Woman Conference at www.epicwoman.co [18:20] Womanly matter: an anonymous writer speaks on her burdens of being bread-winner and caregiver in a relationship. [26:10] Grow stronger as a couple at retreats like Couples Academy [27:56] Thinking about swinging or having a threesome to save your boring sex life? [31:09] The best way to deal with a relationship crisis may be to work on your own issues first. [33:00] Chalene believes clearly communicating your conflicts will make a relationship stronger. [37:06] Lessons Aprille learned from reading  Love Smart: Find the One You Want - Fix the One You Got and attending Marriage Fitness with Mort Fertel. [41:16] Submit your story at womanlyshit.com to be featured on the show! [46:37] Tea time: Chalene's sex life hit an all time high now that her kids are out of the house. [49:55] Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life, a funny way to own your sexuality. [51:02] Chalene on normalizing edible gummies by sharing her first edible experience.  [56:09] Inspo moment brought to you by Good Karma Decor.  Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicaprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicaprille

We're diving into some of the most sensitive womanly topics. Whether you're experiencing perimenopausal issues, unwanted body hair, hot flashes, or mood swings, Womanly Shit has the answers you need. Today, Zenovia gets real about her personal life. She has learned many lessons from a marriage of over 25 years, divorce, and now dating again for the first time since she was 18. Zenovia also sheds light on what life with perimenopausal issues looks like; dealing with a low sex drive, hormonal replacements, and learning to live life to the fullest at any phase. Tune in for all the girl talk! About Zenovia: Zenovia Andrews is a highly sought after Speaker, Author, Business Development Strategist and TV/Radio Personality. Zenovia channels her online marketing genius as Founder of the Max Out Group. Zenovia has over 10 years of experience in corporate training, performance management, leadership development and sales consulting for international corporations. Connect with Zenovia Online! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenoviaandrews/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zenovia-Andrews-390733514354812/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/zenoviaandrews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenovia-andrews-4917bb7/   Time-stamps: [00:00] Intro [02:16] Meet Zenovia! [01:17] How Zenovia met Aprille and how Aprille's boldness and clarity immediately caught Zenovia's attention [05:19] Advocating for family and marriage, Zenovia's experience with breakups, and dating again for the first time in over 20 years [06:32] Zenovia talks about meeting her husband at 18 and being married to him for 25 years [07:28] How to trash negative opinions about women [09:12] How our priorities and expectations from our partners have evolved over the years: it's more than money; it's the aspects that make a person that keep you attracted to them. [11:04] Are you attended Aprille's conference EPICWOMAN, details here epicwoman.co. [12:14] Today's womanly matter: peri-menopausal issues, growing hair in places that are not sexy, decreased libido, hot flashes, mood swings up and down appetites and sporadic sleep patterns. Whew chile! [14:57] How peri-menopause and a huge decrease in sex drive affect marriages [18:31] Using synthetic hormone replacements and how they possess the risk for ovarian and cervical cancer [19:25] What happens when you opt for a bioidentical hormone replacement [22:17] How the bioidentical hormone replacement is done and how many months it lasts [25:32] What it feels like and how you deal with hairs in weird places, like, your breasts and chin [27:41] Laser hair removal for vagina [29:43]We want you to write into the show womanlyshit.com - Tell us your story [30:38] Spill the tea: What's the smokey secret Zenovia shared? [34:10] The medicinal benefits of cannabis [35:22] Living your truth is super attractive! [35:45] This inspo moment   Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicaprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicaprille

How do you view your life; as full of hardship and strife or as beauty and potential? Though it's tough to imagine, your times of difficulty are making way for a great future, and the lessons you learn along the way will guide you in that path. Listen in on the journey of Jasmine Sanders, voice behind the top-ranked The D.L. Hughley Show, shines a light on turning losses into lessons. Growing up in foster care as a self-dependent child, Jasmine learned that she had to work and create the life of her dreams and accomplish her greatest desires.  About Jasmine Sanders: Jasmine Sanders is the co-host of the top-ranked, nationally syndicated “The D.L. Hughley Show” alongside comedian and actor D.L. Hughley. She strongly advocates for women and voices the issues and concerns we share, especially as a black women. Connect with Jasmine Sanders Online! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasminesanders/?hl=en Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/IamJasmineSanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/golden_barbie?lang=en-GB   Time-stamps: [00:00] Intro [02:16] Meet Jasmine Sanders of the DL Hughley show! [03:11] How difficulties in marriage and the desire to stop faking happiness led Aprille to found the podcast [04:05] How Jasmine Sanders connects with the Womanly Shit podcast #1: You can speak out loud all the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between [04:53]  #2: Realizing the seismic shift in movements, opportunities, and relationships over the decades [06:29]  #3: Because she too believes that you no one can "complete" you. [08:01] Society's conditioning of us to make us expect less in life, relationship, and work [11:35] Being adaptable to the technological advancements around us [13:01] epicwoman.co [14:18] Jasmine Sanders discusses growing up in foster care knowing whatever she wanted in life, she had to get it [17:56] The bond created when a newborn baby is placed on a woman's chest immediately after birth [19:29] The most beautiful aspect of life: you can decide to change and become better, at any point in life [21:33] Some of the most valuable, beautiful creations of nature have gone through the toughest of times [23:33] Beautiful doesn't come from beautiful things and places alone [25:06] Life as the daughter of a teenage mom, growing up in foster care and how Jasmine always accepted herself [26:52] Learning from the challenges life gets you to face [27:53] How to support Jasmine [29:28] This Inspo Moment [30:17] Woman of the week: Latiqua Williams [32:13] Rapid fire questions with Jasmine #1: Which one of her exes would she take back for a weekend? [32:42] Rapid fire questions with Jasmine #2: The food she cannot live without [33:16] Rapid fire questions with Jasmine #3: What would she tell her 27-year-old self about life today? Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicaprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicaprille

Anybody who has been through a breakup or divorce knows that it is one of the most intimidating experiences of your life.  In this episode of Womanly Shit, Aprille speaks with co-host Lucinda, about insecurities in relationships, life post-divorce, and ways marriage can end well.  Aprille shares being on good terms with her ex and how divorce, in their case, worked favorably well. Catch all of the light-hearted, fun, and healthy girl talk as the hosts share ways to live a life of passion, love, and happiness! About Lucinda Cross: Lucinda Cross is a best-selling author, internationally known speaker, TV personality, and energetic personal and professional development teacher. She is the founder of Activate WorldWide, a leadership services firm specializing in marketing and consulting. Connect with Lucinda Online! Website: https://lucindacross.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucindacross/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lucindaspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/activateyourvision/   Time-stamps: [00:00] Intro [00:38] Meet Lucinda, co-host of the Womanly Shit podcast [01:20] How Aprille met Lucinda and how Lucinda's realness and rawness instantly captured Aprille's interest [04:07] Life after divorce: How Lucinda gets the personal and business side of things running [06:27] Breakups and divorces can be amicable: Aprille talks about the healthy relationship she has with her ex and how the breakup happened on a positive note for her. [07:30] You get into a relationship based on where you're at, not your potential. [08:58] Life and relationships as a successful and ambitious woman [10:28] Reuniting with your passions and past love [12:54] Focusing on feeling good (in life, business, and sexuality) [14:02] It's okay to change; allow yourself the freedom and permission to change [15:07] Meet Aprille at her event EPICWOMAN which focuses on growing you and your business, details here epicwoman.co [16:52] What to do when your partner has problems or experiences jealousy because you make more money or are more successful than they are? [19:35] Dealing with the ego and jealousy caused when one person is earning more than double the income of the other. [22:28] Lack of communication, money, and sex can hinder your relationship: How do you protect it? [23:47] How communicating to your partner their importance and their value in your life can make a difference  [24:44] Do you have a womanly matter to discuss? Go to womanlyshit.com and submit your story to be featured. [25:23] About the Tantric Yoni Massage [28:49] Working on fluid movements using the portable pole [30:32] This inspo moment [31:14] What does womanly shit mean to Lucinda?   Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicAprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicAprille

Life, love, relationships, and dating have an almost magical way of testing us. Particularly when we're approaching or past mid life.  About Brooke Castillo: Brooke Castillo is the Founder of the Life Coach School and podcast. Brooke's credentials include being a Master Certified Life and Weight Coach as well as being the creator of Self Coaching Scholars and the corresponding online Coach Certification Program. Connect with Brooke Online! https://thelifecoachschool.com https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLifeCoachSchool/ Time-stamps: [00:00] Intro [01:36] Some popular definitions and understanding of the word “girly” [07:47] How Aprille met Brooke: Brooke was going through a difficult phase in her life when she met Aprille [10:14] Aprille's interview with Brooke on the Life Coach School podcast [10:30] Life besides work: children, dating, sports, buying a house? [13:19] When you're out of the mid-life crisis: Considering the more profound questions in life. [14:09] Navigating questions on relationships [15:52] Why it's okay to not want or want to be in a marriage [18:12] Getting real about relationships: What is ‘forever'? [18:54] EPICWOMAN Conference is happening April 28-30, 2022 in Dallas - details here epicwoman.co! [21:05] How do you fall in love? Are you willing to fall in love with a man who's here right now? [23:!3] When you're focused on your job, how do you make time for love? [23:55] The challenges in dating an insecure person [25:14] You don't have to find love; you have to be it and be open to love. [26:50] Drama in relationships: how to opt-out of it if you don't want it [28:09] Signing into dating apps and feeling done with it [29:26] If you don't want to control things in a relationship, opt-out of it. [32:03] Why a lot of men want women to take the lead [33:01] Considering the children of your potential partner [34:57] Love yourself, be open, and take the chance. Don't be afraid to fall in love. [35:25] Have a womanly matter you'd like for us to talk about? Tell us your story on womanlyshit.com! [36:20] How Brooke feels about turning on 50 [38:17] Why the evolution of women is at an all-time high today [39:50] Understanding yourself, your sensuality better to live life freely and fully [42:42] Wanting to have sex and not having it? It is a problem? [43:47] This inspo moment [44:36] Peace, pleasure, Profits: The three P's you really must consider in life [46:06] Have a womanly matter you'd like for us to talk about? Tell us your story on womanlyshit.com! Connect with Aprille Online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0w-ZQQ6LOqIa0-k_qI_2Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicAprille/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilleofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicAprille