Gucci, Chanel, YSL, we know the high price tags and names associated with luxury. Because of this it sometimes feels out of our grasp. In this episode, Sylene redefines luxury from the perspective of non-monetary value. She touches on how the monetary value of fancy things detracts from the value of time and space in little things such as a trip to the beach, time spent with family, pedicures and even your choice of hairstyle. She touches more on this on her latest blog post on minimalism and how it helps her manage anxiety.

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? The question has been shaking nations and this episode couldn't have come at a better time! People's opinions are being rattled and insulted from both sides but why does either side have to be vilified? This is just one example of why it's important to know the value of your voice, the importance of respectful discourse, understanding your right to an opinion and knowing the power you have to change your mind once educated. We explore the sensitive dynamic of standing up for what you believe in and admitting you need to research, or standing up for something because you HAVE been educated. We talk about how sticking to your guns can also be a sign of trustworthiness, especially when you're going against the grain. Sylene ties it all in to understanding your purpose and how simply standing for what you believe in while valuing the opinions of others might just be the greatest super power in today's world.

How do you forgive yourself or ask for forgiveness when all we've ever known is how to twist the arm of someone who's hurt us while demanding an apology. Sometimes, we're the ones in the wrong and it can be difficult to come to terms with that.

In this episode, we learn the baseline of forgiveness when it comes to forgiving ourselves and asking others for forgiveness.

Sylene shares how to heal your hurting, inner child based on advice from the Queen - Mary J. Blige. When Ms. Blige went through a divorce she expressed the importance of being kind to yourself and nurturing yourself like a small child. Sylene takes it a step further. Treat yourself like YOUR small child. Listen into this under 10 minute podcast episode to learn how not healing your inner child can harm yourself and others, and what you can do to rectify that.

The "You Deserve..." Series: Sylene breaks down why we all deserve therapy. It's not an insult or a weakness, it's actually one of the highest forms of self care!

Sylene talks holding on to spaces, jobs, people and possessions that no longer serve us and gives a short 60 second survey anyone can take to test if something or someone needs to be purged from their lives.

Sylene shares her dating experiences, what she's learned from casual dating and singleness.

Sylene explains the power of "no" and gives an example of how a narcissist in her life tried to gaslight her into breaking that boundary.

In this episode, the men discuss how their fathers hesitancy to display affection and hesitancy to use the word "love" impacted their relationships. We also touch on how religion plays a pivotal role on how black people, primarily Caribbean people of color, view therapy from the perspective of pastoral counsel.