Does everyone really need life insurance?? Are separate or joint bank accounts better? Where do I start to create a financial plan? 

Certified Financial Planner Durriya Pierce stopped by From The Heartside Out to answer these questions and more. Durriya masterfully combines nearly a decade of financial planning experience with a radiant personality and empathetic approach to make talking about money as easy as discussing the weather. 

Durriya clears up some common money myths and gives her recommendation for the top three things everyone can do to take control of their finances. 

Have a money question that wasn’t answered in this episode? Let us know! Send your questions to [email protected] and we just might be able to get Durriya back for a part two! 

Connect with Durryia: 

Find a financial planner: Fruitful.com (@hellofruitful) 

Recommended by Durriya: 

The Millionaire Next Door- Dr. Thomas J. Stanley 

I Will Teach You To Be Rish- Ramit Sethi

The Budgetnista 

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Cee hosts Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre, a Professional Counselor and Financial Therapist to discuss the impact your money story can have on you and your relationships. Dr Shay breaks down “financial flashpoints”, signs of financial trauma and what to expect in financial therapy. See below to connect with Dr. Shay and check out some resources she recommends! 

Connect with Dr. Shay: 

Follow on Instagram: @drshayhp

Podcast: Shades of Wealth 

Website: https://www.shadesofyoucounseling.com/ 

Resources Recommended: 

Feel Good Finance by Aja Evans

The Budgetnista 

Money Out Loud- Berna Anat

The Psychology of Money- Morgan Housel

Planet Money- NPR 

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In this conversation, Cee addresses various questions related to sexual assault and consent, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The discussion emphasizes the importance of personal choice regarding reporting assaults, the nuances of consent, and the complexities of past relationships where coercion may have occurred. Cee provides insights into the psychological aspects of these experiences, encouraging listeners to prioritize their well-being and understand that consent is a multifaceted issue.

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This conversation explores the life of Michael Swerdloff, who shares his journey from a violent childhood marked by family trauma to becoming a facilitator of healing and recovery. He discusses the impact of his upbringing, the violence he experienced and perpetrated, and the long path to acknowledging his past actions, including a sexual assault. Michael emphasizes the importance of accountability, the process of making amends, and the potential for change in individuals, particularly men. He reflects on the role of shame and guilt in his recovery and the significance of activism and self-love in breaking the cycle of violence.

Content warning: Michael discusses a sexual assault from approximately 19:00 to 24:00.

Connect with Michael Swerdloff

Visit his website: https://www.michaelswerdloff.com/ 

Purchase his book: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?LLFL1ExFY9UZwCwwmzjUZS4RJPdqR6tIgirGrO2glL9 

Follow on Instagram: @michaelswerdloffauthor 

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This conversation explores the themes of sexual shame, the societal expectations placed on women through the 'good girl myth', and the historical context of women's sexuality. Cee emphasizes the importance of reclaiming pleasure and agency, while providing actionable steps for overcoming sexual shame and building healthy communication in relationships.

Resources: 

Come As You Are-Dr. Emily Nagoski 

Better Sex Through Mindfulness- Dr. Lori Brotto 

Making Nice with Naughty- Dr. Tom Murray

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Why are the lines outside of women’s bathrooms always longer than the men’s? Why is black considered a more formal color than pink or orange? Who is really impacted by anti-DEI policies? 

In honor of Women’s History Month, Cee The Sex Lady hosted Nishita Rao–a sexuality researcher and educator, Reiki Grandmaster, Mandala Art Therapist, Carnatic Singer, and self proclaimed Belly Dance Enthusiast. 

Cee and Nishita explored what it means to be a woman, and how this meaning is impacted by biopolitics. 

Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

02:55 Understanding Sex and Gender

10:38 Exploring Biopolitics

34:42 Victorian Morality and Women's Independence

35:20 Archetypes and Societal Constructs of Womanhood

45:15 Trans Inclusion and the Future of Feminism

Connect with Nishita: 

www.pillowtalkwithnixi.com 

@pillowtalkwithnixi 

Resources to learn more about biopolitics–

Social Media Accounts:

@blairimani

@kahlil.greene

@joelbervell

@aslanpahari

@itskimberlyrene

@thehumanityarchive

@keegantatum

@nrithyapillai

@afrosexology_

@adeche.atelier

@artwhoring 

@alokvmenon 

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In this episode of From the Heartside Out, Cee The Sex Lady talks with certified sexuality educator Aubri Lancaster about some of the ways love and connection show up including the spectrums of  asexuality and aromanticism, platonic love, and limerence. 

Aubri shares her story of discovering her identity later in life and the power of having language to describe our experiences. 

They also talk about the microaggressions that asexual and aromantic people face, and how we can all be better allies. Aubri leaves you with some helpful advice for dating and relationships with or as an asexual or aromatic person. 

To connect with Aubri and support her work, visit www.acesexeducation.com and follow her on Instagram, @acesexeducation. 

Resources mentioned by Aubri: 

Love and Limerence: The Experience of Being in Love by Dr. Dorothy Tennov

The Other Significant Others by Rhaina Cohen

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In this heartfelt conversation, Cee The Sex Lady interviews De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, a certified sex therapist and remarried widow, about her journey through love, loss, and healing. De-Andrea shares her love story with her late husband Alan, the impact of his unexpected passing, how she navigated her grief with the support of her community, and how she has built a new relationship while honoring the memory of her late husband. This conversation is a profound exploration of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Cee The Sex Lady kicks off Season Two of From The Heartside Out with the Fosters, Manny and Kevin, as they share their love story. The couple takes us all on the journey with them–from a childhood where marriage to a woman was the only option, to their similar awakenings and acceptance of their authentic selves. 

Manny and Kevin get honest about the complexities of faith and family as gay Black men. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the importance of representation and the need for unconditional love and support for children–it just might save their life. 

Connect with Manny (@mannyunplugged)  and Kevin (@styledbykevo or @kevosupremo) on Instagram! 

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This week’s episode is extra special—it’s the recording of a live stream where I got to connect with so many of you in real time! Along with sharing a love letter to the iconic Nikki Giovanni (she’s a whole vibe, y’all), we answered your viewer questions on the spot. I’m also sharing some exciting upcoming wellness events you won’t want to miss and answering your burning listener questions:

What we covered:

This episode is all about communication, connection, and making room for the real magic in relationships. 

Grab your tea, settle in, and let’s get into it!

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