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  • Getting Human 2 Human with Stacy Ike

    You’ve been getting to know Stacy through her interviews and the different guests she has had on the show, but in this episode, she wants you to get to know her a little more fully and reveals some of the pieces she hasn’t filled you in on yet. 


    From her biggest healing and validation moment to her dream job getting canceled to learning to fail forward, tune in as Stacy shares how she is with you in building, rebuilding, breaking, and succeeding all at the same time.



    KEY POINTS:

    - Auditioning, working, and hustling in LA

    - How getting fired was one big turning point in Stacy’s life

    - Stacy’s journey to Oprah and her own late-night talk show

    - The inspiration and birth of Human 2 Human

    - The freedom of realizing “you don’t know shit”



    QUOTABLES:


    “Just because the show got canceled, my gift did not get canceled. My genuine love for connecting and for interviewing and for storytelling did not get canceled. That's when I started building my team.”

    “It's amazing to find out you don't know shit. It is so healing. It is so freeing to find that out because then you can be a lifelong student. Then you can learn without boundaries, without shame, and without judgment of yourself or others.”



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    Stay connected between episodes and follow Stacy Ike on social media!


    IG | @human2humanwithstacyike

    IG | @onetakestace


    Youtube | youtube.com/onetakestace

    TikTok | @human2humanpod 








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    39 min
  • Shannon Boodram On The Connection Between Curiosity, Sexuality and Creativity

    Intimacy expert and certified sexologist Shannon Boodram has spent the past 15 years teaching women about the delicious ways of loving yourself as a sexual being. And while Shannon and Stacy discuss understanding sexuality in their own unique way, Shannon also shares her journey as an immigrant coming to America, inviting God into her life, and moving through every version of herself with pride. Oh and you will also hear our host Stacy Ike share an intimate part of her journey as well.


    Don’t miss this candid talk on sex, faith, liberation, and living in your own truth with Shannon Boodram. 



    KEY POINTS:

    - The truth behind coming to America and investing in yourself 

    - Shannon’s evolving relationship with God and Catholicism 

    - Going through versions of yourself, good and bad

    - How media has affected Shannon’s perception of herself

    - What sexual liberation really looks like 

    - Why sexuality does not always mean having sex 



    QUOTABLES:

    “The truth is that God ultimately wants you to make decisions that bring you closer to the best version of yourself and your potential.”


    “I think we're conditioned to believe that everything else matters and then worry about the sexuality part. But it's the connection to your creativity. It's the connection to your pleasure to yourself, to the permission to be good to yourself.”


    GUEST RESOURCES: 

    Shannon Boodram

    Shanboodram.com

    IG | instagram.com/shanboody



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    IG | @onetakestace


    Youtube | youtube.com/onetakestace


    TikTok | @human2humanpod 








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    1 hr 4 min
  • S4 Ep2: Bi-National In America
    Raised in America but Nigerian by blood and culture, Stacy dedicates this episode to being bi-national and the bi-national experience. Speaking to the fear and shame of not feeling “enough” in either culture, listen in as Stacy shares some of the triggers and difficult experiences she had to learn and grow through on her journey of self-discovery and acceptance. 

    So for those of you who grew up not wanting your teachers to know what kind of home you came from, or have your parent’s thick accent answer the phone, or just didn’t like how your food smelled at lunch, this ode to the bi-national experience is for you. 


    KEY POINTS:

    - Not feeling Nigerian enough, American enough, or even Black enough 
    - Trying to “fit in” and be understood growing up Nigerian in America
    - Triggers that made Stacy question her own truth 
    - Honoring both sides of your bi-national experience
    - The insight, skill, and privilege of being bi-national 


    QUOTABLES:

    “I just wanted them all to integrate because I didn't want these lives to feel separate. But at the same time, I still felt like I didn't know how to speak to both of those lives.”

    “It's such a privilege to be able to experience two different worlds in the same lifetime - to be able to merge those worlds, to be able to visit two different worlds, live in two different worlds, and to understand them.”


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    TikTok | @human2humanpod 







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    28 min
  • S4 Ep1: Banky Wellington on Navigating his Nigerian-American Upbringing, Conscious Communication and Journeying into Politics
    You may recognize Banky Wellington from the romantic comedy “The Wedding Party,” or maybe from his incredible career as an award-winning writer and artist. But in this special episode shot on site in Lagos, Nigeria, Banky and your host Stacy Ike sit down for an honest conversation about his journey into politics, learning true communication through his wife, and battling skin cancer three times.

    From how he honors his identity as a Nigerian American to love languages to the dangers of being a reckless single male, don’t miss Banky Wellington’s story behind the success and how he finds the ability to keep hoping, keep trying, and keep believing.


    KEY POINTS:

    - Living as a dual nationality Nigerian American 
    - What relationships can teach you about communication
    - Physical touch and discovering new things with your partner
    - The danger of the “reckless single phase” 
    - “It’s not so much about money as it is about meaning.”
    - The good thing about hitting rock bottom


    QUOTABLES:

    “I would internalize a lot of the trials and the tough times and just use it as fuel.”

    “I was so limited in motion I started drawing strength from just being able to sit next to my wife and just our hands touching - just that period of being able to depend on somebody and draw strength and love and encouragement from just that touch.”

    “When you find somebody that you're willing to try to do life with, you learn things about yourself. They help you find things that you didn't even know were there.”


    GUEST RESOURCES: 

    Banky Wellington
    IG | instagram.com/bankywellington
    Twitter | twitter.com/BankyW
    YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCig8VXo12JBPN9MxB23rYYw



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    1 hr 4 min
  • S3 Ep11: Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau and Terrence Howard On Letting Go of Control, Forgiving Yourself and The Best Man Final Chapters
    This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features 
    Actors Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, and Terrence Howard of The Best Man, The Best Man Holiday and The Best Man: Final Chapters. In this special episode, Stacy chats with each guest about letting go of control, their relationship with time, self-forgiveness, and the experience of playing these beloved characters in The Best Man: The Final Chapters.


    SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 01:19 - Song of the week
    • 01:23 - Book of the week
    • 01:28 - Reflection Question - What tools do you have in place when you are in a moment of fear or control and you want to lean on trust instead? 
    • 01:58 - Interview with Terrence Howard
    • 07:31 - Terrence dives into the perception of perfection 
    • 08: 25 - Terrence tells us how you should trust the divinity within yourself 
    • 11:10 - #Ad Prime Video 
    • 11:45 - Interview with Harold Perrineau
    • 12:20 - Harold shares if this really is the Best Man’s final chapter 
    • 13:20 - Harold talks about not being able to control the good and bad times
    • 15:13 - Harold shares how he cultivates his relationship with time 
    • 17:50 - Harold dives into self-talk, why it’s important and learning how to hear it
    • 19:37 - Season Question - What's the last thing you forgave yourself for, for the first time?
    • 21:39 - Interview with Morris Chestnut 
    • 22:18 - Morris dives into how his character Lance doesn’t have control over everything
    • 23:19 - Morris shares his relationship with having control within his career and within fatherhood 
    • 25:04 - Morris talks about managing his time throughout his career
    • 27:00 - Season Question - What's the last thing you forgave yourself for, for the first time?
    • 28:08 - Morris reflects on moments of not being 100% present 


    • “There’s something about the way these women [Nia Long, Regina Hall, Melissa De Sousa, Sanaa Lathan, Monica Calhoun] played these characters, none of them tried to emasculate the men they were with, but they still got their point across.” - Terrence Howard [03:30]

      “It’s learning to forgive yourself for the things that you had no choice in the making.” - Terrence Howard  [06:47]

      “I don’t need the fairytale, show me the truth.” - Terrence Howard [10:56] 

      “Time isn’t thinking about you, it’s moving.” - Harold Perrineau [16:40]

      “Things aren’t always going to go how you plan and what I’ve come to know is that they never go the way you plan. There is always something different whether it be success or failure.” - Morris Chestnut [24:33]

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      37 min
    • S3 Ep10: Don Miguel Ruiz Jr On Learning To Communicate and Honoring Personal Commitments
      This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features spiritual teacher and co-author of the Seven Secrets to Healthy, Happy Relationships - Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Don and Stacy discuss communication in romantic relationships, things to consider before placing blame on our partners, and the importance of honoring personal commitments so our relationships with others can thrive in honesty, love, and freedom.

      SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

      • 00:00 - Intro
      • 01:27 - Song of the week
      • 01:34 - Book of the week
      • 01:40 - Reflection Question - Where do you need to build your self-commitment in order to honor the commitments of others?
      • 03:10 - Don explains The Seven Secrets to Healthy, Happy Relationships
      • 05:38 - Don dives into the difference between guilt and remorse
      • 12:10 - Don shares tangible tools on how to genuinely let go 
      • 15:58 - Don tells us when we should use the past to make better decisions and when we should just leave it alone
      • 24:44 - Don talks about accepting yourself and not comparing yourself to your illusion
      • 25:25 - Don breaks down the fine line between unconditional love of ourselves and acceptance of ourselves
      • 33:04 - Don shares how you’re able to bring in compromise, unconditional love, and self-commitment all in the same space
      • 38:05 - Don dives into how couples in relationships can start to control each other’s will
      • 46:44 - Don shares the most recent compromise between him and his wife
      • 52:35 - Stacy and Don talk about parenting and their relationships with their parents
      • 55:55 - Don speaks on updating your partner on who you are now
      • 1:02:00 - Honest Gems Segment
        • What don't they tell us about unconditional love?
        • What don't they tell us about the one life that all humans share? 
        • What don't they tell us about freedom in relationships? 
        • 1:10:40 - Season Question - What's the last thing you forgave yourself for, for the first time?
        • 1:14:32 - ​​Don shares what he has newly learned about himself from his romantic relationship
        • 1:17:00 - Don tells us tools on how we can investigate the stories we tell ourselves before bringing them to our partners
        • 1:20:53 -  Don shares tools about how we can start the journey of rekindling self-commitment

        • “It’s no longer about understanding women or men, it’s understanding the person that’s in front of you.” [09:30]

          “A teacher shared with me ‘Forgiveness is the moment you no longer wish the past was any different.” [12:30]

          “Heartbreak is the moment that we realized that the illusion we believed in wasn't the truth.”  [22:54]

          “The very first thing that comes when you are debating or arguing with someone, you put your fingers in your ears, metaphorically which simply means ‘I’m no longer listening’ because if I listen, the chance of losing the argument comes up.” [44:45]

          “We’ve learned how to not disrespect each other in an argument.” [51:25]

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          CREDITS:
          Executive Producer: Stacy Ike
          Producer: Paris McCoy
          Associate Producer: Emma Jackson
          Theme Music: Pieces by “After The Fall"
          Music released by: Chill Out Records 
          Post Production Audio: The Revolt Podcast Network


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          1 hr 32 min
        • S3 Ep9: Cindy Davis On the Misconceptions of Dieting, Superfoods to Incorporate in Our Lives and How Parasites Affect Our Brains and Bodies
          On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have iridologist, detox therapist and Stacy’s eldest cousin, Cindy Davis! Stacy and Cindy dive deep into the misconceptions of dieting, actual healthy foods versus foods that are marketed to us and Cindy shares information about parasites and how they affect our bodies and brains.

          SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

          • 00:00 - Intro
          • 01:17 - Song of the week
          • 01:20 - Book of the week
          • 01:30 - Reflection Question - Whether it’s physically, mentally, or spiritually is there one thing I can detox now for the betterment of my soul later?
          • 03:25 - Honest Gems Segment
            • What’s something that people don’t really tell us about detoxing?
            • What’s something they really don’t tell us about sugar?
            • What’s something that we all think that we know but we really don’t when it comes to things that are marketed to us?
            • 07:35 - Cheese and sugar are the most addictive products on this planet
            • 08:40 - Cindy elaborates on how different blood types, race, and how where you live matter in your diet
            • 11:15 - Cindy tells us how we can take control of our own life by what we put in our body
            • 11:45 - Cindy shares that what we consume is really all about balance
            • 12:30 - Cindy talks about her experience of living in Nigeria for 9 years
            • 13:35 - Cindy dives into the time she didn’t eat meat or salt
            • 13:54 - Cindy explains how stressful it was relearning how to eat for her own body
            • 15:00 - Cindy dives into how parasites affect our bodies
            • 18:10 - Cindy talks about having self-love and being curious
            • 19:34 - Cindy shares why you need to eat living food with vital nutrients to give yourself a chance and operate in a happy place
            • 20:50 - Stacy and Cindy dive into why or why not go vegan or plant-based
            • 31:55 - Cindy shares what food items to add to your diet
            • 38:25 - Cindy dives into how to make kombucha at home
            • 46:35 - Cindy talks about not attaching yourself to food trends but looking into the history of what has been good, or not good, for you
            • 49:00 - Cindy talks about foods she completely divorced herself from
            • 52:40 - Cindy shares tips on how to start a detox
            • 56:51 - Learn more about Cindy at www.wellnessguidecenter.com and follow her at @wellnessguidecenters on Instagram

            • “Saying that it is hereditary is a really big problem. What’s hereditary is that the diet that you're eating is the same thing that your parents ate. The foods that were introduced to you as a child you are now continuing to eat those things and you're feeding it to your children.” [09:30]

              “Love yourself enough to do the research.” [10:55]

              “Then during this journey, I learned about parasites which were omitted at first from a lot of these health conversations…parasites are not being talked about.” [14:38]

              “I put a lot of energy into what I was eating to the point that I noticed that it was my attitude that wasn't exactly where I would like it to be.” [25:18] 

              “Beans are really important…beans are a superfood.” [35:54]

              “In my culture, we have something called Ogeri. Which is a fermented seed pumpkin seed that we add to our soup and it gives us fresh bacteria that our body constantly needs.” [37:27]

              “You as an individual need to understand your body. You need to study for yourself and never put your life in the hands of anybody else.” [42:28]

              “We as a people need to start accepting that something can be good for us and we will take it because it's good for us. It doesn't need to taste like candy.”[51:10]


              If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate, leave a review, and while you’re at it share it with someone you love, or like, as long as you share it!

              CREDITS:
              Executive Producer: Stacy Ike
              Associate Producer: Henrietta Biayemi 
              Associate Producer: Emma Jackson
              Audio Engineer: Brian Shaffer
              Theme Music: Pieces by “After The Fall"
              Music released by: Chill Out Records 
              Post Production Audio: The Revolt Podcast Network



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              1 hr 9 min
            • S3 Ep8: Chelsea VonChaz On Healthy Relationships with Your Period and How Lifestyle Changes Can Help Your Period Flourish
              On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have: philanthropist, educator, and founder of Happy Period, Chelsea VonChaz who is changing the way we experience our bodies and the relationships we have with our periods. Chelsea and Stacy dive deep into discussing the shame associated with buying period products,  journaling about your menstrual cycle to learn your body better, and helping girls and women create healthy habits for a healthier period. 

              SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

              • 00:00 - Intro
              • 01:24 - Song of the week
              • 01:28 - Book of the week
              • 01:35 - Reflection Question - How can I be a better advocate for my body? 
              • 03:55 - Chelsea dives into her first period experience 
              • 08:40 - Chelsea talks about how society has programmed us into believing that periods are dirty and that they should be silenced
              • 09:25 - Chelsea discusses the lack of feminine products in public facilities 
              • 10:50 - Chelsea shares why she changed her career from being a fashion stylist to being the founder of Happy Period
              • 16:20 - What is a digital period journal?
              • 21:28 - Chelsea talks about lifestyle changes that can affect your period and the research you can do to help yourself
              • 23:44 - Chelsea admires former OBGYN Jewel Pookrum, who focuses on lifestyle changes and fibroids - the person who inspired Erykah Badu to become a doula  
              • 30:29 - Chelsea shares with us her personal fibroid journey 
              • 34:05 - Chelsea tells us the difference between Abdominal Myomectomy and  Laparoscopic Myomectomy
              • 41:00 - What to look for when you’re purchasing menstrual products
              • 48:43 - Chelseas lets us in on the things she seeks from period brand companies
              • 49:46 - Stacy dives into what she looks for in her period products 
              • 53:45 - Chelsea dives into privilege and homelessness as it relates to periods
              • 56:19 - Honest Gems Segment 
                • What’s something they really don’t tell women about irregular periods?
                • What’s something they really don’t tell us about having sex on your period?
                • What’s something they really don’t tell us about having chocolate on our periods?
                • What’s something they really don’t tell us about syncing up periods?
                • 01:03:53 - Visit www.hashtaghappyperiod.org to learn more about Chelsea’s work
                • “I’ve had folks say that they still hide their tampons in their sleeve or they put their pad or tampon in their back pocket when they’re going to the restroom at work.” [07:15]

                  ”You just have to be an advocate for yourself. Your own body, your body is legit the only home that you have control over.” [20:10]

                  “There's a woman named Lauren Wasser who lost both of her legs due to toxic shock syndrome and that happened to her through using a tampon…” [45:11]

                  “Stylize your period the same way you would do with your makeup or hair products.” [51:59]

                  “Be revolutionary and talk about your blood.” [1:54:54]

                  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate, leave a review, and while you’re at it share it with someone you love, or like, as long as you share it!


                  CREDITS:
                  Executive Producer: Stacy Ike
                  Associate Producer: Henrietta Biayemi 
                  Associate Producer: Emma Jackson
                  Audio Engineer: Brian Shaffer
                  Theme Music: Pieces by “After The Fall"
                  Music released by: Chill Out Records 
                  Post Production Audio: The Revolt Podcast Network




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                  1 hr 16 min
                • S3 Ep7: Tiffany Aliche On Saving Money During a Recession and Financially Preparing for Different Stages in Life
                  This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features Author, Businesswoman, Bonus Mom, and Financial Educator, Tiffany Aliche aka The Budgetnista. Stacy and Tiffany discuss understanding your finances in your twenties, thirties, forties and fifties +,  what to do during times of great loss, and how to plan ahead and know when to make a financial pivot. 

                  SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

                  • 00:00 - Intro
                  • 01:29 - Song of the week
                  • 01:37 - Book of the week
                  • 01:41 -  Reflection Question: What part of your finances have you been afraid to address?  
                  • 02:33 - What's the last thing you forgave yourself for the first time? 
                  • 03:20 - Tiffany talks about asking for help and receiving it 
                  • 04:45 - The misconception about finances in your 20s: “The sooner you get started, the sooner you can make mistakes, and you can get to getting good with money”
                  • 07:59 - Tiffany talks about people who change jobs every 2-4 years and how they make double their income
                  • 08:20 - Tiffany advises you to speak up in your 30s and ask for more! 
                  • 10:20 - Tiffany dives into financial wholeness and the 3 stages of money
                  • 11:00 - Tiffany talks about the purpose of insurance and how to protect your assets 
                  • 12:16 - Tiffany lets us in on how to find a certified financial advisor/planner 
                  • 14:26 - With every change to your life, you should adjust your beneficiaries
                  • 15:58 - Is it ever too early to have a financial planner?
                  • 16:23 - Financial planning tool - visit www.xyzplanning.com 
                  • 18:00 - What is good debt and what is bad debt?
                  • 20:25 - What does a healthy relationship with credit cards look like?
                  • 21:36 - “No credit is also bad credit” - Tiffany 
                  • 22:21 - Tiffany explains the best ways to use a credit card
                  • 26:36 - Tiffany dives into why she didn’t start to treat herself until she was in her 40s 
                  • 31:54 - Even Oprah has to remind herself that she can treat herself! 
                  • 35: 26 - Tiffany talks about the percentage any business owner should pay themselves from their business
                  • 35:06 - What is the difference between payroll and owner’s draw? 
                  • 40:20 - Tiffany talks about how to set money aside for the times that you want to splurge 
                  • 41:59 - Visit Tiffany’s website getgoodwithmoney.com for your financial tool kit!
                  • 47:34 - Honest Gems Segment
                    • What don't they tell you about finances in times of great loss?
                    • What is something they don't tell us about finance and self-awareness?
                    • What don't they tell us about finances, physical health, and longevity?
                    • 52:31 - Things to think about: where are your financial papers? 
                    • 56:40 - Tiffany talks about ordering a fireproof bag for her financial documents 
                    • 58:00 - Tiffany dives into industries that are recession resistant 
                    • 59:50 - What is your noodle budget? 
                    • 1:01:29 - Tiffany’s thoughts on Cryptocurrency
                    • 1:03:00 - Season Question 
                    • 1:05:18 - Learn more about Tiffany's mentorship program at mymentortiffany.com
                    • If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate, leave a review, and while you’re at it share it with someone you love, or like, as long as you share it!

                      CREDITS:
                      Executive Producer: Stacy Ike
                      Producer: Paris McCoy
                      Associate Producer: Emma Jackson
                      Audio Engineer: Brian Shaffer
                      Theme Music: Pieces by “After The Fall"
                      Music released by: Chill Out Records 
                      Post Production Audio: The Revolt Podcast Network

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                      1 hr 16 min
                    • S3 Ep6: Kier Gaines On Navigating New Friendships, Nurturing Older Friendships and Staying Curious About What Relationships Teach Us About Ourselves
                      On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have licensed therapist, father, husband, and thought leader, Kier Gaines! Kier and Stacy dive deep into the curiosity of friendships: how they change over the years, updating your friends about your life changes, and the excitement of attending friend therapy.

                      SHOW NOTES | KEY TAKEAWAYS:

                      • 00:00 - Intro
                      • 01:14 - Song of the week
                      • 01:21 - Book of the week
                      • 01:25 - Reflection Question - How have you shown up for your friendships in the past and how would you like to show up in your friendships moving forward?
                      • 02:07 - Kier talks about making new friendships in 2022 
                      • 05:18 - What happens when you’re bothered by something a friend did but you don’t address it at that moment?
                      • 09:00 - Season Question - Have you learned anything about yourself through friendships?
                      • 12:58 - Kier dives into updating each other on our new operating systems within a relationship
                      • 14:35 - “You can’t measure the amount of change that’s happening in a person” - Kier Gaines
                      • 14:55 - Why do we oversimplify the concept of relationships? 
                      • 16:00 - How to trust your friend’s reflections of you
                      • 16:44 - How to respect a person for who they are
                      • 18:51 - “Giving people the benefit of the doubt through growth” - Kier Gaines
                      • 20:09 - Are expectations in friendships a problem? 
                      • 21:20 - Kier talks about taking personal responsibility in your relationships 
                      • 22:30 - Kier speaks on turning a close friendship into an acquaintanceship 
                      • 28:08 - Kier talks about one of his favorite therapists @kobecampbell_
                      • 28:17 - Kier dives into doing the work versus doing self-care 
                      • 29:17 - What ingredients make up a quality friendship? 
                      • 36:06 - What does doing the work look like in relationships? 
                      • 36:44 - Kier talks about why therapy is important and being realistic about your journey to self-awareness
                      • 38:19 - Kier speaks to the importance of friendship therapy
                      • 40:00 - Kier talks about the difference between men and women within the mental health space
                      • 42:38 - Honest Gems 
                        • What is something they don't tell us about being a good friend?
                        • What is something they don't tell us about personal growth within friendships?
                        • What is something they don't tell us about navigating life with transitions to win friendships? 
                        • 48:45 - Kier on making new friends at this time in his life
                        • 52:17 - Kier advises on how to organically make new friends
                        • 54:33 - “Shouts out the people who are consciously overcoming mistrust and distrust of people and making new friends” - Kier Gains 

                        • If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate, leave a review, and while you’re at it share it with someone you love, or like, as long as you share it!

                          CREDITS:
                          Executive Producer: Stacy Ike
                          Producer: Paris McCoy
                          Associate Producer: Emma Jackson
                          Audio Engineer: Brian Shaffer
                          Theme Music: Pieces by “After The Fall"
                          Music released by: Chill Out Records 
                          Post Production Audio: The Revolt Podcast Network

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                          1 hr 5 min

                        About human2human with Stacy Ike

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                        human2human is a space to reimagine interpersonal relationships with others and ultimately ourselves. Created by Stacy Ike, a recovering perfectionist on a deep quest to live more spiritually, healthy…