In this heartfelt episode of Behind the 90 with Nneka, we sit down with Angie, a courageous woman who opens up about her childhood living in a hoarded home — and the emotional toll it took on her sense of safety, identity, and love.

Through an honest and deeply moving conversation, Angie shares what it was like to grow up surrounded by chaos, the complicated relationship with her mother, and the healing journey she’s embraced as an adult.

We explore themes of trauma, forgiveness, emotional boundaries, and how one can rebuild peace after years of living in survival mode.

If you’ve ever struggled with a parent’s mental health, carried the weight of a painful childhood, or are working to create emotional order out of internal clutter — this episode is for you.

In this heartfelt episode of 'Behind the 90 with Nneka,' host Nneka interviews Cherie Blackwell and her husband Robert, exploring their extraordinary journey through Robert’s lung transplant. They provide an intimate look at their love story, their battles with lung disease, and the challenges and triumphs faced along the way. Cherie shares her experience as a caregiver and emphasizes the importance of a strong support system. The episode highlights their advocacy for organ donation, including their involvement in awareness campaigns and community events, and discusses the writing of Cherie's book, 'An Unknown Angel's Gift, A Couple's Lung Transplant Journey.' Additionally, they share the profound connection formed with Robert's donor family and details about upcoming book signings and events promoting organ donation.

In this episode of 'Behind the 90 with Nneka,' the host Nneka dives into the topic of initiating conversations with a potential romantic interest. Nneka invites guest Millicent to discuss best practices for making the first move. Millicent shares her personal progression, comparing her past and current approaches. She highlights the effectiveness of offering a compliment as an easy and impactful way to start a conversation, emphasizing the importance of making oneself open and available for dialogue. The episode concludes with a brief reflection on the changing dynamics of initiating contact, noting a shift from reliance on eye contact and smiling to more direct verbal engagement.

00:00 Welcome to Behind the 90 with Nneka

00:09 Diving into Relationship Conversations

00:19 Millicent's Approach to Initiating Conversations

00:34 Reflecting on Conversation Starters: Then and Now

01:38 Wrapping Up: 90 Seconds on the 90

This episode presents a powerful narrative of a woman navigating the tumultuous waters of a failing marriage and a cancer diagnosis. Initially, it highlights a descent from partnership to neglect as her husband becomes consumed with work, leaving her to face her battle with stage 3 breast cancer largely unsupported, a situation that reveals his infidelity. Her journey evolves into one of self-discovery and healing, where despite the heartbreak and betrayal, she embarks on a path of self-care, personal growth, and emotional recovery. Through exploring themes of infidelity, trauma bonding, and self-love, the episode showcases her resilience and determination to prioritize her health and well-being, maintaining a connection with her ex-husband who supports her through chemotherapy, and emphasizing the importance of self-work in the aftermath of her relationship breakdowns.

00:00 Welcome to Behind the 90 with Nneka: The Power of Sharing Stories

02:18 Introducing Slavic, Kelli: A Journey Through Parts

03:18 Kelli's Transformation: From Darkness to Light

10:56 The Healing Power of Sharing and Community

13:58 Navigating New Beginnings: Kelli's Journey Post-Divorce

25:29 Finding Love Again: The Story of Kelli and Her New Husband

43:48 Challenges and Changes: Navigating Work and Marriage

50:14 The Strain of Work Obsession on Marriage

52:01 A Night Out Alone: The Beginning of Doubts

52:30 Confronting the Truth: A Relationship in Crisis

54:05 The Shift: From Trust to Suspicion

01:03:53 A Turning Point: Facing Illness and Betrayal

01:14:35 The Fallout: Divorce and Reflection

01:23:36 Healing and Growth: Learning from Pain

01:37:52 Empowerment: Breaking Generational Curses

01:39:41 Final Thoughts: Fear, Intuition, and Moving Forward

Kelli's heart has always been in the right place. She has allowed her want and need for love to lead the way, but only to find dead ends from men who have unresolved issues, while love bombing her, then letting her down in the end.

Kelli's heart has always been in the right place. She has allowed her want and need for love to lead the way, but only to find dead ends from men who have unresolved issues; while love bombing her, then letting her down in the end, finding her true love that comes from within.

In this episode, which is a continuation of last week's episode, my guest Angie discusses lessons learned from her parents about relationships and her desire to have what her parents had, which was a strong committed relationship. That didn’t happen for Angie as she started to date. At the young age of 12, Angie was determined to find the one. Come with us as we explore her dating journey of ups and downs and where she stands today.

In this episode, my guest Angie discusses lessons learned from her parents about relationships and her desire to have what her parents had, which was a strong committed relationship. That didn’t happen for Angie as she started to date. At the young age of 12, Angie was determined to find the one. Come with us as we explore her dating journey of ups and downs and where she stands today.

We all have a role to play in being in service to one another, and I’m always curious to learn the steps people take to get where they are today. Ayanna Harris shares her journey to become a therapist.

In this Episode we talk with Beautiful Butterfly as she shares being a victim of child abuse, and now a survivor. Butterfly shares subtle and obvious signs of abuse and the language to speak to the abused child to help them.