You ever make a promise to yourself... and then break it?

Yeah. Me too.

In this solo episode, I’m unpacking something I’ve been sitting with for a minute: the trust issues we have with ourselves.

We talk so much about being let down by other people, but what about all the times we’ve let ourselves down? All the times we said we’d change, show up, commit...and didn’t?

This ain’t a lecture. It’s a mirror.

We’re diving into:

• Why you don’t follow through on what you say you want
• How self-trust gets broken over time
• What Kobe Bryant taught me about not negotiating with myself
• The truth about ugly beginnings and awkward growth
• Why keeping just one promise to yourself this week could shift everything

Plus, I share my own raw moment about almost not recording this episode at all...and why hitting record anyway was my first step in rebuilding that trust.

🎯 D.A.M.N. Challenge

Make ONE promise to yourself this week—and keep it. Just one. Prove to yourself that you’re worth showing up for.

Inspiration for this Episode:

Instagram: @Kobehighlight_

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLkgUjuRldP/?igsh=MWs5ZTdzdXliZXFpbw==

TikTok: @Chchelseaaa

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6LsyNAV/

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What if grinding harder isn’t the answer?

In this episode, I’m joined by the multi-talented media force and community advocate Ron Brown for a vulnerable, funny, and layered conversation about what it really takes to keep going when you’re tired, frustrated, and questioning your own pace.

We get into the reality behind the highlight reels—burnout, guilt around rest, creative comparison, and the mental gymnastics of trying to stay motivated when life feels heavy.

Ron opens up about surviving multiple brain aneurysms, finding clarity in her purpose, and why “taking a break” can literally save your life.

Together, we unpack the toxic grip of hustle culture, the beauty of slowing down, and how redefining consistency might be the secret to real peace.

Because truth is...

Purpose should never come with pressure.Topics We Touch On:

• The difference between rest and laziness
• How overthinking leads to burnout
• Ron’s journey as a brain aneurysm survivor & creative
• Redefining consistency on your own terms
• Mind Your Business Mondays + Tutorial Tuesdays
• Letting go of proving yourself to people who don’t matter
• Choosing peace over performance

Connect with Ron

📸 Website: www.iamronbrown.com

👟 Learn more about the Run With Ron Initiative: www.runwithron.org

📱 Social: @iamronbrown on all platforms

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We talk a lot about dreams. About purpose. About “someday.”

But let’s be honest—most of us aren’t stuck…We’re just not moving.

In this solo episode, I break down five questions that’ll tell you real quick why you’re not where you want to be...pulled straight from a Justin Kelly TikTok and a hard conversation with someone I love.

This ain’t a lecture. I’m answering them out loud in real time. I’m holding myself accountable, and I’m challenging you to do the same.

If you’re serious about changing your life, start here.

No more excuses. No more “someday.”

It’s about DAMN time you did the work.

🔑 In This Episode:

• The 5 questions that reveal why you’re not growing
• How procrastination is killing your progress
• The truth about imposter syndrome and playing small
• Why writing things down can literally shift your mindset
• What accountability really looks like
• A D.A.M.N. Challenge that’ll get you moving today

🗣️ It’s About DAMN Time Segment:

“It’s about DAMN time I stop waiting for clarity and just start moving my feet. Action brings answers. Doubt stays when I sit still.”

💥 D.A.M.N. Challenge:

Answer the 4 questions and reflect on the 1 truth:

What do you want (be specific)?

• What will you do to get it?
• What’s standing in your way?
• How will you hold yourself accountable?
• And remember: You can’t talk yourself out of what you behaved yourself into.

Write it down. Say it out loud.

Tag me or DM me your answers.

Let’s do this...TOGETHER!

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This episode wasn’t planned… but it was necessary.

Fresh off a job interview (and still in my feelings about it), I hit record and let it all out—from second-guessing myself, to almost talking myself out of a blessing, to that one moment when a friend’s words washed over me and reminded me that what’s for me is already mine.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own head, constantly overthinking instead of just doing the damn thing, let this episode wash over you.

We’re talking surrender, trust, taking action, and finally giving yourself permission to move like it’s already yours. No fancy outline. No perfect plan.

Just me, you, and the truth.

🔑 Key Topics:

• That interview that almost didn’t happen
• How fear and anxiety make you forget you’re worthy
• When advice actually hits different
• Surrendering control vs. sabotaging your shot
• The moment I decided to stop waiting and start moving
• Why it’s time to stop thinking about it and be about it

🚨 D.A.M.N. Challenge:

Pick one thing you’ve been sitting on. Not thinking about. Not planning for

Just pick it...and move.

Record the video. Send the email. Make the call. Hit publish.

Then tag me and tell me you did it. #damnchallenge

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There comes a time when you gotta stop shrinking, stop explaining, and just start being.

On this episode of It’s About DAMN Time, I’m joined by the unapologetic truth-teller herself, Cookie Brown, host of The Dirty Bag Podcast.

We talk about what it really looks like to live in your truth—even when it makes people uncomfortable.

From people-pleasing patterns to the fear of being misunderstood, Cookie and I dig into the raw, unfiltered reality of choosing yourself over approval.

If you’ve ever struggled with being “too much,” if you’ve ever felt drained trying to make others comfortable with your shine… this one’s for you.

We’re not preaching.

We’re not performing. We’re speaking from the inside of the storm—just two folks who’ve had to unlearn the BS and find freedom in authenticity.

🧠 Key Topics:

• The trap of seeking validation
• Letting go of people-pleasing
• What “living your truth” actually looks like
• The emotional toll of being misunderstood
• Setting boundaries and filtering access
• Embracing freedom even if it’s uncomfortable

💥 Guest Info:

Cookie Brown

🎧 Host of The Dirty Bag Podcast

📲 @thedirtybagpodcast

🎙️ Listen to the show: The Dirty Bag Podcast on Spotify

🔥 It’s About DAMN Time Segment:

Cookie tells us why it’s about damn time to stop needing folks to cosign your calling—and why owning your truth will always be worth it.

💪🏾 D.A.M.N. Challenge:

Pick one area of your life where you’re still playing small to make others comfortable. This week, make ONE unapologetic decision just for you. No explanations. No disclaimers. Then hit me up and let me know what shifted.

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Everybody’s talkin’ about how they want the soft life these days—no stress, no mess, just trips, massages, and somebody else taking the trash out.

But here’s the real: if you ain’t giving that energy to yourself first, how you expect somebody else to?

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the other side of the soft life. The stuff folks don’t always post about. The part where you realize that before you get the dream partner or the “you don’t have to work if you don’t want to” lifestyle… you gotta learn how to treat you first.

Because wanting peace and actually being ready for it...are two different things.

This one’s for anybody who’s ever said “I deserve more” out loud—but maybe hasn’t started giving more to themselves yet.

Key Topics:

• What “soft life” really means beyond social media
• The difference between wanting to be spoiled and knowing how to receive it
• The law of attraction (and why it starts with how you treat yourself)
• Why preparing for what you want is part of actually getting it
• A reminder that baby steps still count—especially when it comes to self-care

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Ever wanted to help someone who's struggling—but didn’t know what to say or do?

In this episode of It’s About DAMN Time, I get real about what support actually looks like when you're dealing with depression, burnout, and emotional exhaustion.

Spoiler alert: it’s not always a phone call or a “let me know if you need anything” text.

I open up about where I’ve been the past few weeks, how isolation became a lifeline, and why asking “what do you need?” can sometimes feel like another weight on our chest. This is for the ones who are in it, and for the people who love them but feel helpless.

Whether you're the one struggling or the one trying to show up—this episode is for you.

Keywords:

self-discovery, mental health, support, depression, anxiety, personal struggles, healing, emotional well-being, men's health, mental health awareness

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We always hear about resilience. About being strong. About pushing through.

But what if that strength is silently breaking us down?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with podcast legend and mental health advocate Dominic Lawson to have the kind of raw, honest conversation two Black men rarely get to have in public.

We unpack what it really means to be “the strong one,” why so many of us suffer in silence, and how checking in with ourselves has to become a daily act of survival.

Dominic shares how his work in behavioral health shaped his new podcast Mental Health Rewritten, and we dive into everything from burnout and boundaries to the lies hustle culture tells us about healing.

If you've ever felt like you're carrying too much, showing up for everyone else, and losing yourself in the process—this one's for you.

"Sometimes, you gotta put the keys between your fingers and fight the damn wolf."
Yeah... it gets that real.
🗣️ Key Topics:

• The myth of “being strong” and how it harms us
• The real cost of being everyone’s Calvary
• Understanding recovery as daily work—not a destination
• Black men, emotional suppression, and the 8-crayon box
• Boundaries, burnout, and why the hustle ain’t always healing
• The origin and mission of Mental Health Rewritten
• Choosing yourself without apology

🔥 Guest Info:

Dominic Lawson

Host of Mental Health Rewritten

🎧 Listen May 14th on all podcast platforms

📱 IG: @therealdominiclawson

🔗 Website: Mental Health Rewritten

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In this raw and unfiltered episode of It's About DAMN Time, Jarratt opens up about the silent struggle of being "everyone's person"—the strong friend who holds it all together while feeling like the world is crumbling underneath.

He shares his personal battle with mental health, the burnout that comes with always being the go-to support system, and how the constant weight of expectations can leave you running on empty.

"The very thought of contacting somebody made me weep. Not cry, not shed tears, not have a little sigh. I wept." — Jarratt DAMN

Jarratt talks candidly about what it means to prioritize yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month, even when it feels selfish. He reflects on the importance of setting boundaries, learning to say "no," and understanding that sometimes, being strong isn't enough.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the expectations of others, stretched too thin, or found yourself neglecting your own well-being for the sake of everyone else, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Topics:

• The reality of being everyone's person
• The emotional and mental toll of being "strong" for everyone
• Setting boundaries without guilt
• Prioritizing mental health even when the world demands more
• Learning to say "no" and protect your energy

#MentalHealthAwareness #BoundarySettings #SelfCareIsntSelfish

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Bridge Club: A Play in One Act

Join us for the first-ever staging of The Bridge Club

About the Play:

Inspired by I Love Lucy and The Real Housewives of New Jersey, this comedy follows four post-WWII women as they seek the truth about a nasty rumor following their newlywed friend. In just one short afternoon, and a game of cards, lines are crossed and secrets are revealed.

Directed by: Jessica Wise

Show Times:

Friday & Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday at 3:00pm

Doors open at 7:30pm on Friday & Saturday, 2:30pm on Sunday.

Refreshments will be available for purchase before the curtain.

Ever feel like you and your partner speak totally different relationship languages?

In this It’s About DAMN Time classic, I sit down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jannis Moody to break down attachment styles—how they’re formed, how they show up, and what they mean for your relationships.

Whether you’re Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, or Disorganized… this one will have you reflecting and rethinking how you show up for love.

I’ve been revisiting some of my own relationship patterns lately, and this conversation still hits. So if you missed it the first time—or need the reminder like I did—tap in.

In this episode, we cover:

• How childhood experiences shape your attachment style
• The signs and patterns of each style in relationships
• What to do when your style doesn’t match your partner’s
• Communication strategies for navigating emotional differences
• Tools for building stronger, more secure connections

This episode is packed with insights, lightbulb moments, and practical tools to help you understand yourself and your relationships better.

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Heal. Repeat.

🔗 Follow Dr. Moody on IG → HERE

🔗 How to Figure Out Your Attachment Style → HERE

🔗 Visit Dr. Moody's Site → HERE

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Bridge Club: A Play in One Act

Join us for the first-ever staging of The Bridge Club

About the Play:

Inspired by I Love Lucy and The Real Housewives of New Jersey, this comedy follows four post-WWII women as they seek the truth about a nasty rumor following their newlywed friend. In just one short afternoon, and a game of cards, lines are crossed and secrets are revealed.

Directed by: Jessica Wise

Show Times:

Friday & Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday at 3:00pm

Doors open at 7:30pm on Friday & Saturday, 2:30pm on Sunday.

Refreshments will be available for purchase before the curtain.