Intentional Conversations with Robin May & Friends

FIGHT! FLIGHT! FREEZE! When it comes to conflict, what is your natural response?

I can’t wait for you to dive into this episode with my special guest! My big sis Kimberly is on the podcast with me! And honey, let’s just say, she and I handle conflict so differently – and it shows!

Okay, let’s back up!

As a reminder – we are in the midst of our “Friendship Therapy” Series and today we are diving into part 1 of a 2 part discussion on CONFLICT in FRIENDSHIP!

One of the things about my sister is that she definitely keeps it real, so in this Episode, Kim and I discuss:

• Whether or not she would actually go to Friendship Therapy – girl, this part is hilarious!
• Why she and I have approached Friendship so differently over the years
• How we were influenced, when it came to Friendship, by our mother
• What grade we would give one another when it comes to handling conflict
• And the ONE THING I said to my sister that made her DRASTICALLY CHANGE how she handled conflict in her friendships

I had such a good time with my sissy during this conversation, and I can’t wait for you to listen!

And can you do me a favor? Remember to LEAVE A REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE to the PODCAST and SHARE IT WITH YOUR PEOPLE!

Oh! And Do not forget to DM me on IG with your biggest take-away!  

“My Girlfriends, there through thick and thin…. My Girlfriends, for anything, My Girlfriends!”. Listen, if you don’t know that theme song, I am concerned! But no worries…we will catch you up!

BUT SIS!!! IT IS TIME FOR A BRAND NEW SERIES! IT'S CALLED:

“Friendship Therapy: Unpacking the dynamics of Female Friendships in Adulthood”.

And during this Episode, honey, I tell my BUSINESS you hear me!

During this conversation, my goal is to make a case that YOU NEED STRONG FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS! But honey, I know so many of us have had “interesting” experiences with Friendship, and so no worries...we are going to talk about that part too!

During this conversation:

* I talk about why I consider my sister-friends a critical part of my success strategy.

* I define what Friendship Trauma is and what to do about it, if you've experienced it.

* I share 7 Proven Facts as to why Friendship is critical to your life.

AND!!!!

• I end by sharing VERY OPENLY about the THREE TIMES I know I disappointed friends – and even the time I was DUMPED by a friend!

This episode is CHALKED FULL of RESOURCES so remember to visit our Resource page:

https://robinmayonline.com/podcast-resources/

And, we have brand new product for this series: Special journals for you to give to your friends! Click HERE to check it out!

Don’t forget to DM me your take-away! I love hearing from you all! IG: www.instagram.com/robinmayonline

In 2017, I was in a tough place. Emotionally I was drained and I looked up and realized I'd "Lost" my "HAPPY". And so I did what I do. I began to figure out what it really means to be happy and the information I discovered was so EYE-OPENING!

Did you know that despite what folks say, "Happiness" is NOT primarily based on what is HAPPENING! That is a MYTH sis!

Anyway - the information was so eye-opening, I had to share it....So I created a FIVE-DAY "Define your Happy Challenge"! And...I have a big goal! I want to help ONE THOUSAND WOMEN create a definition for what happiness means to them!

And so - THIS IS A SPECIAL EPISODE of our Podcast. In this episode, I am sharing with you DAY TWO of the FIVE DAY CHALLENGE!

I want this to give you a TASTE of the FIVE DAY JOURNEY!

In this episode, we DEFINE what it means to be HAPPY! I share with you what the science says about happiness so that you can tap into what really matters!

Okay, so let's dive in! And once you finish, make sure you:

1. Go ahead and sign up for the DEFINE YOUR HAPPY Challenge: www.defineyourhappy.com
2. Head over to the Resource tab to check out the video that I mention in the podcast: www.robinmayonline.com/podcast
3. Don't forget to DM me on IG with your biggest takeaway!

That's it! Until next time!

Honey, let’s continue this conversation. 

This is Part 2 of my conversation with Nikki Washington,

author of Unplanned Perfection.

During this part of our chat, we go right to the heart of

the matter: We unpack Nikki’s LOVE life and how her trauma and drama has shown

up in relationships.

In her book, "Unplanned Perfection" Nikki shares so

much about her story and what has happened in relationships and we talk about

it during this conversation.

We discuss:

• How she had the habit of shrinking
• back in relationships in order to not “rock the boat”
• How her own distortion of
• her value, caused her to anticipate abandonment in relationships
• How she realized in
• hindsight the subtle nuisances that she ignored before getting married
• How she navigated her
• divorce quietly with little to no public response, despite a desire to do
• so
• How she saw God in a brand-new
• way during the darkest time of her life

Yep…we talk about all of that!

Again, remember – this podcast and definitely this

discussion is meant to help you see you! Listen in on our open and transparent conversation,

but also be open to the Ah-ha’s and takeaways that are here for you!

Don't forget to DM me your biggest takeaway! IG:

www.instagram.com/robinmayonline

Nikki Washington did a thing!

Writing a book is not for the faint of heart - and definitely a book about your life. So when my sister-friend started this journey towards sharing her life-story in writing, I was proud of her at just the thought.

But then when I got the manuscript, I went from being proud to being inspired and challenged and encouraged and stretched!

The name of the book is "Unplanned Perfection: Finding hope beyond the disappointment of life, loss and love" and it is a powerful story of her journey...but it is not just for her. It's for you and I! and it is a powerful story of her journey...but it is not just for her. It's for you and I!

During part 1 of our 2 part conversation, Nikki and I dive into so much! We discuss:

• How frustrating it is when God won't just follow the plans we've so carefully laid out
• How our childhood has a direct impact on how we process life as adults
• What happens when we don't deal with our trauma directly, but instead we stuff it
• What Cognitive Distortions (*) are and how it impacts our relationships
• The reality of Parental wounds and how it influences our value
• And we even discuss why Nikki thought it necessary to bring a fancy clutch to a podcast!

This discussion is hilarious and real and vulnerable! Listen to Nikki's story through the lens of your own and discover more about your story and your journey! Don't forget to DM me your biggest takeaway! IG: www.instagram.com/robinmayonline

(*) Head over to our resource page to follow Nikki and for a list of Cognitive Distortions: https://robinmayonline.com/podcast-resources/

We have been going strong for the last EIGHT WEEKS! That is 2 months!

And here is the deal...our time together can get DEEP...and I LOVE that...but I am also not confused about how it can be overwhelming at times.

So with that in mind, SIS, PAUSE and let's recap!

This episode is simply a recap of the previous episodes. I walk you through each episode and I give you the highlight of the conversation. PLUS, I even give you time stamps to help you navigate to that place in the podcast. You can also go to: www.robinmayonline.com/podcast (and then click Resources for Episode 9) to see all of the time stamps for this episode.

I can't wait for you to check it out! Don't forget to DM me to let me know which Episode you will re-vist! (www.instagram.com/robinmayonline)

Question: Do you have a SAFE SPACE where you can truly be vulnerable and open and transparent about your life?

Here is the thing: I truly believe that HEALTHY and LIFE-GIVING Relationships are one of our MOST valuable resources.

Our ability to build and sustain relationships with people who help us to grow is critical to elevating our lives.

During this conversation I lay my case for why I believe YOU MUST identify and establish "safe spaces" in your relationships. Be it with your man, your mama, your bestie or even in the board room! YOU NEED SAFE SPACES!

As you listen you will:

* Discover the definition of a SAFE SPACE

* What happens when we have not established a SAFE SPACE

*HOW a SAFE SPACE in your relationships can influence your life

*The Scripture I use to remind me of the importance of healthy relationships

*And the THREE components of a SAFE SPACE

Honey, we are going to really get to the bottom of this! Because here is the thing....all of us need someone that can tap us on the shoulder and "CHECK US" when we need to be CHECKED and CELEBRATE us when we are killing the game!

I can't wait for you to dive in! Don't forget to head over to the RESOURCES PAGE to grab this Episodes resource AND don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW the podcast wherever you are watching it!

I can't wait to hear your biggest takeway! DM ME!

I don't want you to live on autopilot.

I want you to explore WHY you show up the way you do. So often, we repeat patterns because we haven't STOPPED to ask ourselves WHY.

So sis...you may be able to admit that you have people pleasing tendencies, but have you ever stopped long enough to ask yourself why?

During this episode:

* We explore the SIX REASONS you may be a people pleaser

* I share SIX QUESTIONS that you an ask yourself when exhibiting that behavior

*PLUS I share with you SIX steps to STOP that pattern

During our conversation, I also share how surprised I was that I too can be a people pleaser!

This is a great episode to listen too with a friend and discuss the takeaways!

Remember to DM me on IG to share your takeaway (@robinmayonline)

I want to spend some time with you!

On July 10, 2023, you are invited to a FREE * VIRTUAL * LIVE Masterclass with Q&A!

During this session, we will dive into the FIVE CRITICAL QUESTIONS that you need to ask yourself to elevate by the end of the year!

(Oh - and you are catching this after July 10th, no worries! DM me on IG to learn how you can access the session! @robinmayonline)

To Sign up for the masterclass head over to: www.robinmayonline.com/halftime

Over the last several weeks we have focused on the topic: Motherhood, Martyrs and Mental Health!

We have unpacked so much during this series, including:

• What it looks like to REBRAND yourself as a woman
• Understanding that YOU ARE ENOUGH for the roles you play
• What in the WORLD does it mean to have MOMMY issues
• Discovering YOUR Attachment style

This conversation has been eye-opening, challenging, encouraging and so much more!

And now, as we close out this topic, I want to help you:

• REMOVE yourself from the unfair and unrealistic demands you put on yourself (and on others) as a woman
• Release the guilt that arises when you try to self-care by identifying FOUR specific ways to process Mom-Guilt
• Learn new ways to navigate parenting whether you are dealing with young children are grown ones
• And as we close, I want to help you, once and for all, begin the process of healing your relationship with your mom.

I can't wait for you to dive into this episode!

Don't forget to DM me on IG (@robinmayonline) to share with me your greatest takeaway!