The holidays aren't happy for everybody. LySaundra Janeé talks about grief, suicide, family, and honest emotions over forced happiness.

Host: @lysaundrajanee

Music: "The Jazz" by Taylor Famous

Playlist "Christmas be sad sometimes" https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4iLjSrezwGCKVuAgEzHDr0?si=f05204a6b5134a19

How do you know when you’re “ready” to date? What green flags do you look for in a partner and do you have those qualities yourself? LySaundra Janeé is joined by friends Melody Myers and Miakel Williams.

Host: @lysaundrajanee

Guests: @_manifestingmel & @miakelesq

Music: "The Jazz" by Taylor Famous

Listen to our playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Q9ZPTiw0rsd3Q2tnQNXp9?si=2dc6f4770fed47a4

I cried watching Wakanda Forever and I learned some of my biggest strengths were created out of necessity in response to trauma. Yikes.

Host: @lysaundrajanee

Music: "The Jazz" by Taylor Famous

Listen to Tears for Water playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7bazQyXwvycX3ZhQ0eYQ50?si=f428579e0d2948a9

Black girl mediocrity is the plug. Grind culture is death. Get this low blood pressure and carefree posture in your life.

Host: @lysaundrajanee

Music: "The Jazz" by Taylor Famous

Listen to "woman + black + carefree" https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01M0IUTVDJoodJaHD4z14F?si=f5b5470932b249df

Why Black Women Are Divesting From Excellence & Embracing Mediocrity (Refinery29): https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2022/02/10834953/redefining-black-excellence-success-mediocrity

Marlena Bank's work: https://www.bigideafood.com/

https://www.instagram.com/marlenabanks/

How to Build a Happy Life "Subtraction as Solution" episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sCncnyo5EfhirWVeIZEIp?si=1e6a3aa05b154ad4

Remember that Insecure episode when Molly's therapist asked if she wanted to be right or in a relationship? Well, that's what this episode is about—how we relate to others.

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Music: "The Jazz" by Taylor Famous

The playlist to accompany revolutionary solidarity:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YUUc7zQZjLDo1F43trKcF?si=cab1de161ee244b4

LySaundra Janeé talks about the connection between her vinyl record player and discipline. Everything from living with ADHD to letting go of bad habits.

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Music: "The Jazz" by Taylor Famous

This episode is inspired by the following songs:

"Knocks Me Off My Feet" by Stevie Wonder

"20 Something" by SZA

"Pressure" by Ari Lennox

"New Light" by Mega

"Rose in the Dark" by Cleo Sol

"Worth It" by Judi Jackson

“The Glow” by Victoria Monét

Just like the falling leaves, sometimes some people, habits, and situations aren’t helping you grow. The leaves can’t stick around for every season. And that’s okay. The good thing about letting go is that something better always grows back with plenty of care, time, and intention.

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Music: "The Jazz" by Taylor Famous

Music inspired by this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14GrLV712z74Vrnw0wDG8F?si=6e6c76241772432d

On this episode of Tuned In (formerly Social Soundtrack), I set the foundation for this new-ish podcast and discuss what I've been learning (& unlearning) about tenderness.

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Theme song "The Jazz" by: Taylor Famous @TaylorFamousQ

Playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1eXn7OnGq9qy5flLlsmnrJ?si=f802ff5c6da24e1e

This episode's tracklist:

Press Play.

Mind on Fire by Aisha Badru

With You by Valerie June

Verbena Tea by Teebs and Rebekah Raff

Morning Matters by Yazmin Lacey

River by Leon Bridges

(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano by Sampha

Lullaby by Tasha

This Feeling by Alabama Shakes

Long Lonely Road by Valerie June

Lay Down by Son Little

Isaiah Song by Maverick City Music

Higher by Madison Ryann Ward

ACOUSCOUS by emawk

Lost a Little by Her Songs

Falling Higher by Gaidaa

concrete by Orion Sun

Love&Adoration by Madison Ryann Ward

R.I.P. Captain Save-a-Heaux by Mayyadda

Rose in the Dark by Cleo Sol

Nobody Else by Raquel Rodriguez

New Person, Old Place by Madi Diaz

Grounded by Ari Lennox

Selah by Emeli Sandé

Rise by CHERISE

You Gotta Be by Des’ree

Forward by Niia

Every Part of Me by Theo Croker feat. Ari Lennox

Be Gentle by Danielle Ponder

Undoing by DOE

Miracle by Mumu Fresh

BREAK MY SOUL by Beyoncé

Appletree by Erykah Badu

Purple by Fatai

Ready Enough by Sidibe and Devin Morrison

Young Love by Cleo Sol

Persuasive by Doechii and SZA

No BS by Jerome Thomas

On this episode of Social Soundtrack, we discuss what wellness looks like when your brand, work, and platform center around guiding others through spiritual and mental wellness. LySaundra Janeé chats with guest co-host, Terrance Moore of Rhythm and Redemption and #CommutersCommunion about everything from enjoying the process of entrepreneurship to practicing what you preach.

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LySaundra Janee – @LySaundraJanee (Twitter & Instagram)

Terrance Moore – @LivinBeinMoore (Twitter) @rhythmandredemption

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Social Soundtrack – @SocialSoundPod (Twitter)

Playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/user/1225624642/playlist/6tpgkMvnoOG4thFfYBAydS?si=xX2SYDwqQMucxUYEXiSDrA

Edited by: Tyrone Littman @tywestbrook

Theme song "The Jazz" by: Taylor Famous @TaylorFamousQ

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer..." On this episode, we discuss Black holiday traditions and the soundtrack behind it all; holidays with family – biological and chosen; and some of the practices that keep us grounded in radical, genuine joy. #SocialSoundtrack

Edited by Don Sledge

Listen to this episode's playlist – https://open.spotify.com/user/1225624642/playlist/0VFXddYCmxUkleahH7lzeY?si=LLl6S4GSTqeNPBTR8Hrc4A

Follow Social Soundtrack on Twitter – twitter.com/SocialSoundPod

Support – www.patreon.com/lysaundrajanee