Deziana is starting this new series of "Talk about it Tuesdays" where she opens up about random topics that are on her mind and other than the theme of the month. In this episode, Deziana shares how the young adults she empowers at work are often faced with suicide ideation. She deeply unravels her own experience battling depression and her own attempt. She advises a Trigger Warning and encourages folks to seek help if they are relating to the material on this episode. Tune in as she sheds light to the struggles many experience silently and isn't talked about enough publicly. 

During Deziana's healing journey, she began to recognize all the things she once ignored... Those bright red flags! She gives us an example of how she was able to recognize them and create a boundary to honor herself and her self worth. She reminds folks that when people show you who they are, believe it. Listen for the full episode now. 

In this episode, Deziana openly shares how heartbreak due to infidelity, impacted her emotionally and physically. In her past, she describes how she would party and drink to distract herself from the pain and it never truly assisted in her healing. She provides wisdom on how she was able to transform how she dealt with heart break and begin to work on her dating behaviors and boundaries needed to protect her heart. Listen to the full episode for details on how she was able to accomplish this. 

In this episode, Deziana shares a vulnerable experience being cheated on by someone she dated. Here, she shares her initial reaction after the discovery as well as her response after. Deziana's heart has been both impacted and shaped by these moments of infidelity. Listen to hear how she was able to navigate around these experiences and protect her heart.  

In this solo episode, Deziana opens up about her experience witnessing domestic violence in her parent's relationship and how it heavily influenced the way she perceived love. In her first relationship, she expresses the abuse she endured as well as the mental toll it held on her to date someone who was manipulative and narcissistic.  Tune in and learn about her own experience and the ways she was able to understand that she needed help. 

If you are someone who struggles dating a narcissist, Deziana encourages you to reach for help. 

On this episode, Deziana Torres opens up alone to utilize this space to share her own struggles with mental health. She opens up about the pressures of being the oldest sibling in a single-parent household as well as her own struggles with suicide ideation. She inspires all to hang in there as life will bless us with experiences that remind us why it was worth the fight. Listen and get to know your own host for this podcast. 

A QUEEN blesses us with her testimony that covers the topics of domestic abuse, violence, suicidal attempts, sexual abuse, as well as sharing self care tips that have been helpful along her journey. Tajanee Ford- Whelan is a wife of almost 7 years and a mom of 4, a step-son who is 16, an 11 year old and twins who are 6. Tajanee reminded me of the ultimate sacrifice of a mother and the pressure to stay afloat mentally while navigating motherhood. 

(T.W) In this episode, we are granted the space to hear about the life experiences and impacts on mental health from Molimau Fatu who is a Samoan self published poet and spoken word artist from Long Beach California. He is also a first generation graduate from CSUDH. He is a newlywed and first generation homeowner. He has also mentored the youth in cities like Compton, Watts, Long Beach, Hawthorne and all over L.A. county. Together we discuss the impacts of sexual assault as well reliving some moments from our childhood. Tap in for some validation, strength, and a surprise spoken word from Molimau himself.  

OUT THE MUD!! This episode was powerful!!! Shout out to Shorty for showing up and sharing her life testing of growing up in the hood, struggles with parents fighting addiction and the impact of grief!! Listen and be inspired by such a valuable life testimony! Remember, we ALL have a story that is worth sharing ! 

 Navigating breast cancer and pregnancy at the same time with Olivia Turner. She shares the journey of how she found strength when battling cancer as well as describing the joy her daughter brings into her life. We are also empowered to be in tune with our bodies and to check in with ourselves when we feel off, feel lumps, or feeling sick. Investing in our health and wellness is critical for the way we wish to exist in the world. Listen to the full episode for Olivia's advice for those going through something similar.