Bedtalks

Managing Life's Changes can be difficult. Here is where Nicole Richmond of Making A Stylish Exit can help you out. Nicole has the perfect story of survival and resilience to help you think about taking that leap of faith to the next thing but are feeling stuck or in paralysis analysis.

You made it through. You are here. 2020 likely brought you some significant growth personally, spiritually, and mentally. What started as a quiet year went in a completely different direction with a pandemic, political upheaval, strong racial tensions, increased violence, and so much more. Some of you may have lost loved ones due to COVID or natural causes. Some of you may have had to carve out a new career path. Others may have found the last year to be a reboot of sorts to clarify what matters in life.

The Ups and Downs of 2020

Personally, 2020 was the highest of highs and the lowest of lows for me. I married my husband in a perfectly intimate COVID ceremony. But, I also lost one of my favorite uncles and my mother, whose imprint on my life I can’t describe as she was my best friend and closest confident. Her loss leaves a constant ache and a missing piece in my heart.

Like you, I’m taking one day at a time, trying to stay optimistic. But with a new year comes an opportunity for change, renewal, and growth. And that is a positive thing. I’m digging deeper into my spirituality, purpose and just trying to continue to figure out this thing called life.

One thing which can help you through any challenge is knowing that you are not alone and learning how someone has overcome a similar challenge. So I thought it would be motivating to kick-off the new year with a story of survival, intention, and resilience.

A Story To Help You Manage Major Life Changes

Meet Nicole Richmond of Making A Stylish Exit. You will relate to Nicole’s story if you have ever had to make a difficult decision that would dramatically change everything in your life. It’s a new year, and for many, you may be contemplating your relationships with your significant other or making a change in your life that will take you in a completely different direction. If you fear a significant change you know you need to make, I think this podcast interview will help give you the courage to forge ahead.

Please share your story of resilience in the comments and what it has meant for you, your life, family, etc.

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Tune in here to listen.

Until next time,

XoXo

We interviewing the wonderful Anita Rao of NPR. Anita is no shrinking violet. As the host of the NPR show, Embodied, Anita challenges our perspectives and understanding on various topics related to Sex and Intimacy. Anita is also the Managing Editor and regular host for the “The State of Things.” She is passionate about sharing stories of those who are doing the very difficult work of creating change in their communities which helps to shape change in the world. 

During K & I’s podcast discussion with Anita Rao, listen in as we discuss the following: 

We hope you will tune in and enjoy our discussion with Anita as we did. Share with me what you find taboo about sex and also topics you would like for K and me to discuss on future podcast shows. Please also remember to subscribe to future episodes of Bedtalks on the Anchor app, iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Until next time, XoXo

Have you ever had an vice? Mine was getting everything checked off of my checklist each day until I realized that it was an impossible and exhaustive task. Vitale Buford, our guest on this podcast, had a vice too. Hers was perfectionism. Perfectionism was such a vice for her that she went to all means to maintain a perfect front. Vitale shares tips to help you, if you struggle with perfectionism. Perfectionism can be emotionally and physically draining. And this is what Vitale learned in the hardest way. She talks about overcoming her perfectionism before it cost her everything and the sobriety she has gained when she learned to let go of perfection. Listen in and walk away with some techniques to help you overcome perfectionism and some simple ways to allow yourself to learn to go with the flow. Share with me your vices and what you have done to overcome them. You never know who your story will inspire. Please also remember to subscribe to future episode of Bedtalks on the Anchor app, iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Until next time, XoXo

Hey Y'all- 

We're back with another podcast show, "Love Smarter, Not Harder!"

Often we overcomplicate love. But we have more than enough anecdotal information, data, and examples of what works and doesn't work with finding and cultivating love in our relationships. Dory and Betina of Learn2Love Media are passionate about helping you learn to love smarter not harder in your relationships. This interview is jam-packed with helpful relationship tips and strategies. 

Yes, healthy, long-lasting relationships require being intentional and pragmatic too! But sometimes we go in to hard and negate doing the simple things to help your relationship thrive.

Here are a couple of nuggets that you can use to help your relationship right NOW:

After listening to this interview you will have a better understanding of how to set up the right foundation for your relationship, why relationships often fail, and developing strategies that will help your relationship flourish.

Listen in and let me know what you think in the comments. And please remember to subscribe to future episodes of the Bedtalks podcast on the Anchor App, iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. 

Until next time, XoXo 

Meet the McClure Family. You may be familiar with Ava and Alexis, the popular and lovable McClure Twins or their adorable brother, Jersey. They were named in the Forbes Top 10 Kid Influencer list. But this family is much more than that. They share their journeys of love, growth, and triumphs. K & I had a chance to have a sit-down discussion with their parents, Ami and Justin McClure, and we talk about everything from raising kids, how they met, and fell in love with one another and how they approach parenting and entrepreneurship. This family has helped to model what a healthy relationship looks like and also teach some invaluable parenting and relationship lessons. Listen in to this Bedtalks episode, and don't forget to subscribe to future Bedtalks Podcasts on the Anchor App, iTunes, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Until next time, XoXo