Has policing other people’s language gotten out of control? Comedian Fortune Feimster and Karamo explore that question together in the context of comedy and performance. On the interpersonal front, a listener named Shannon shares her challenges in confronting a friend about a hurtful, triggering word.

Motivational speaker, activist, and author (Standing Tall) Spencer West was the first amputee to climb to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Spencer and I talk about the incredible parenting Spencer experienced, and the values we both share when it comes to forging a path to confidence, courage, and freedom. Get ready to want to take more risks and try new things; after listening to this conversation, you’ll be nothing but inspired.

This episode is made of Real. Talk. Sarah Wayne Callies (NBC’s Council of Dads) shares her vulnerability, her wisdom and strength. We discuss the internal and external judgment that comes with motherhood, postpartum depression, adopting a child outside of your race, and raising a child that is gender nonconforming.