Authentic Breadth

In this second to last podi-sode on Anchor (now Podcasting for Spotify), I spoke with my sister-in-Christ and fellow disciple, Dr. Reverend Reagan Williams about the topic "heart". In this dynamic discussion, Reagan and I jabbed about what is means to advocate authentically in our respective professions, how to show up in conversation independently and with each exchange, as well as introspectively checking in with our spiritual well-being, and so much more!

It is difficult to list what you'll learn in this podi-sode, as Reagan and I consistently dropped nuggets throughout this collab-jab, revealing things about ourselves with each authentic exchange.

I hope after tuning into this podi-sode you walk away inspired to conduct a "heart check" on yourself.

Be curious:

1. Who are you not?

2. Where are you in space?

3. What do you entertain?

4. How do you respond?

5. Which battles are not your own?

Take heart Sis, Sister-in-Christ, fellow human!

Resources discussed during this podi-sode:

"All About Love" - bell hooks

Research on Green Tea Extract and Uterine Fibroids

1.https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2023/07/new-study-using-human-fibroid-cells-supports-use-of-green-tea-compound-as-treatment-for-uterine-fibroids

2. Islam, M.S., Parish, M., Brennan, J.T. et al. Targeting fibrotic signaling pathways by EGCG as a therapeutic strategy for uterine fibroids. Sci Rep 13, 8492 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-35212-6

3. Roshdy E, Rajaratnam V, Maitra S, Sabry M, Allah AS, Al-Hendy A. Treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids with green tea extract: a pilot randomized controlled clinical study. Int J Womens Health. 2013 Aug 7;5:477-86. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S41021. PMID: 23950663; PMCID: PMC3742155.

In this 2nd podi-sode of the New Year, we explore a concept and my perspective on what "bold" is and what "boldness" looks like.

Are you willing to take risks? How likely are you to stand up for those who cannot speak up for themselves? As women, are you likely to go to your boss and say: "I've done X-Y-Z over a protracted period of time, here are the impacts of my contribution(s), I'd like to see a raise."? Who is more likely to break the ice, you or the man you're ogling? When your children are being mistreated at school, what steps are you willing to take?

All of these examples sort of encourage us to be more curious.

My go-to questions:

1. Who am I not?

2. Where am I in space?

3. What do I entertain?

4. How do I respond?

5. Which battles are not my own?

It is with these question prompts that I'm able to recenter, recalibrate and execute boldness. Tune into this podi-sode and then try it on for yourself!

In this last installment of 2023*, I reflect on the year's metanoia. Yup...tune in to find out what metanoia means! Transformations tend to equip you in ways you don't quite understand but I try to explain the wave in words.

The episode is sure to elucidate:

1. My raw approach to healing out loud

2. The power of silence

3. How stillness is essential for your peace

*I referred to 2024 twice by mistake; I meant 2023.

In this pod-isode of AB, I jab about a recent convo where I "survived" a barrage of questions regarding my faith. As a Christian Believer, I needn't defend my faith AND, there are times when non-Believers are curious enough to challenge and quite literally take jabs at what one believes. Although we are unable to "defend" God, I learned (in that jab) how to stretch and reflect on how to represent the Kingdom in a way that many may not be accustomed...authentically. Yes, two humans can have these discussions if at least ONE person is willing to listen.

You will learn:

1. Ways that I navigated the discussion.

2. How one might feel during a discussion around religion.

3. Examples of how to direct your conversation.

4. How convos like this truly stretch you as a person and Christian Believer.

5. What humility can look like during hard topics that absolutely should not be avoided.

Let me re-introduce myself! Hey, hey Podcast FRAM! I hope this podi-sode finds you well. In THIS herr podi-sode, I break out a few updates, several nuggets and an actual journal entry to assist me in discussing a part of my journey authentically. I don't know if you'll learn anything but you best believe, it's a podi-sode that will capture your attention. Hold ya seat!

In this podi-sode I discuss:

1. Several personal updates since my last podi-sode soliloquy back in November 2022.

2. The Law School Admissions process

3. A real journal entry.

4. Fear, its forms, benefits and consequences.

Happy 2023 and welcome back to Authentic Breadth, ya'll! In this podi-sode of AB I share the mike with my homie, Bobby Bostic. Bobby Bostic has become my friend through advocacy. A native of St. Louis, Bobby is an established author, poet, philanthropist and victim advocate. He's also served 27 years of a 241-year prison sentence in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Our journey began through letter writing and has blossomed to a full-blown partnership in advocacy.

In this podi-sode we discuss:

1. Bobby's history

2. Bobby's time in prison and solitary confinement

3. Freedom within prison walls through the transformation of becoming a Muslim

4. Bobby's perspective on freedom and how to advocate from behind bars

5. Bobby's philanthropy, activism and social media presence

What does freedom look like?  In this pod-isode of Authentic Breadth, I reflect introspectively on the lessons I took away in 2022.  Freedom is defined in many ways but how do we access mental freedom everyday? We recall the FIVE question prompts:

1. WHO AM I NOT?

2. WHERE AM I IN SPACE?

3. WHAT DO I ENTERTAIN?

4. HOW DO I RESPOND?

5. WHICH BATTLES ARE NOT MY OWN?

Recalling the 5 question prompts is only helpful if we begin to recognize and familiarize ourselves with behaviours that are authentic to us. Living in authenticity gives us clarity and focus during the decision-making process. We may not choose wisely all of the time, but the practice of self-governance, is essential for wisdom.

The Power of Cutting Off & Letting Go | Dharma Talk by Br Phap Dung, 2018 07 29 | YouTube https://youtu.be/ewXqVUVY9vs 

In a fast-paced digital world, how do we remain centered? How do we stay true to our authentic mindsets, decisions and endeavours?

In Pod-isode #10 of AB, I discuss my concerns around humans roaming the streets "aimless", as it is detrimental to society as a whole. 

Using my own personal examples, hear out my perspective on how we can remain authentic to our core and stand firm as the organic leaders we were designed to be.