In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn speak with Jesse Mogle, host of From Sobriety to Recovery podcast. Jesse shares his incredible story of how he went from the top of his high school class to becoming a drug dealer during his 12-yr college career.

Topics include:

• The Beginning of Addiction Behavior
• How Choas + Obsessive Compulsive Tendencies Play into Addiction
• The Role of Family + Resentment
• Why Jesse Slept in the Bathtub Often
• The Brain + Addiction
• Healing The Past with Neurolinguistic Programming
• Sobriety vs. Recovery
• Impact on Relationships with Normies

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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn discuss a topic sparked by a conversation with one of their sons. Loser vs. Losing. What's the difference between the 2?

• Where Do Kids Learn About Being a Loser?
• The Role of Parents + Parental Figures
• The Kobe Story
• Perfectionism vs. The Human Experience
• The Sara Blakely Story
• Managing Emotions + How it Shows Up Differently in Men vs. Women

The show ends with Shaf asking Glenn a very important question. Join the Shenanigans @aboutthislifepod
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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn chat with Louise Barnett, host of the Together S.O.B.E.R podcast. Louise candidly shares her story of addiction, which included drugs and alcohol. As well as her mental health struggles which led to her being diagnosed with Bipolar I and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Louise covers important topics such as:

• Attachment Issues + Trauma
• How to Support Family + Friends with their Mental Health Journey
• Addiction Impact on Marriage + Personal Relationships
• 3 Pillars of Sobriety
• Breaking + Creating New Habits with Law of Behavior Change
• Personal Mantra for Life

This discussion is a follow up from Glenn and Louise's conversation on her podcast. Listen to Glenn's episode on Together S.O.B.E.R .Louise is a former Global Sales Director of Top 100 Companies turned Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach. She helps her clients with addiction on their path to recovery. She's built a robust community to support those in recovery and their loved ones.

This is a great conversation to close out Mental Health Awareness Month.

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In this episode Shafondra + Glenn discuss the infamous "N" word. 

They talk about :

• How recent events impacted one of their children
• Childhood experiences in a predominantly white neighborhood
• Florida football player who loses scholarship 
• Popular influencer asking permission to use the N word
• Reflections on parenting black children

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2.3.23 also known as Jordan Day was a very special day of the year. Not only was it a day to celebrate The GOAT,  it was a day to do something GREAT!

In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn discuss their decision to get married...AGAIN!!! After 6 years of technically being divorced. They share the entire experience from getting their 3rd marriage license to going to a place Shaf never said she'd go again.

What led up to their decision? What do they attribute getting re-married to?

Get all the deets in this episode.

There's also a new place to connect with the couple.

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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn discuss the hot topic of women being primary breadwinners. Is it ok? Should men be stay at home dads?

The couple discusses their personal experience with this scenario and how it impacted their relationship.Join the Shenanigans @aboutthislifepod
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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn discuss biggest lessons learned in 2022. As well as what they are looking forward to in 2023. Shafondra talks about one of the MOST important activities for starting the New Year. Glenn shares an exciting Announcement!

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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn discuss the Holiday Season and all that it brings. Even though it's supposed to be the most joyous time of the year, it can also be the most stressful. 

The couple talks about:

• Keeping Up
• Holiday Experience as an Introvert
• Splitting Time + Blending Families
• Grief, Loss, Breaks Ups, Seasonal Depression
• The Real Meaning of Christmas
• Holiday Watch List

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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn discuss his 4th year of sobriety.

The couple shares...

• Origin of Sober October
• Feelings About Mocktails
• Conversation w/ Glenn's Bestie
• Past Sobriety Attempts
• The Answer to Does Shaf Drink?
• Glenn's BIGGEST Lesson
• Boat Party Stories

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In this episode Shafondra + Glenn break down their entire experience of being on Season 4 of Black Love's Couch Conversations. Hosted by Kevin and Melissa Fredericks aka Kevonstage and MrsKevonstage.

They discuss:

• How it Began
• The Selection Process
• Prep/Travel
• Being on Set
• Reflections on Filming

Glenn breaks down his emotional moment and Shafondra reveals her biggest challenge with the process.

Watch Episode 2: Value of Therapy

Meet the Couples of S4: Blacklove.com

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