This episode of MJ and The Word Podcast is NOT your everyday, average conversation about mothers. This one is for the women struggling with the idea that 2 things can exist. You can have love in your heart for your mother AND wrestle with the damage she caused. You can try your best to accept your mother for who she is AND long for her to change. You can accept that the relationship is what it is AND still wish it could be more.HEALING is available Sis. It begins on the other side of giving voice to your feelings....all of them.We get pretty deep on this week's episode of MJ and The Word!

What's holding you back from starting something you've always wanted to do? In the final episode of Season 1, MJ and The Word discuss the growing pains of starting something new and the importance of stepping out of faith and embracing every part of the journey when starting a new venture.

At some point, many of us have "code-switched". Is code-switching the only way to fit in? Is it necessary to survive Corporate America and spaces where Black women are underrepresented? In this episode, MJ and The Word talk about code-switching and why showing up as our authentic selves is essential.

In this episode, MJ interviews her co-host BJ Word. BJ shares her views on women's rights, widening gender wage gaps, the overturning of Roe V. Wade, and the need to provide more support for women who experience gender-based harm. As BJ opens up about her own personal experiences, she also sheds light on what we can do as a society to support and protect girls and women.

In this episode, MJ and The Word talk about the passing of the CROWN Act - the anti-hair discrimination legislation that makes it illegal to discriminate based on a person's hair texture and hair style. As Black women who have worn their hair in relaxed and natural styles, they share details about their personal hair journeys and common experiences among Black women when dealing others' perceptions of their hair.

Are you ready for the second episode of MJ and The Word's "Reactions of a Church Girl" discussion? This week, MJ and The Word continue their conversation on the dynamics of the modern day church and the importance of finding a church home that's right for you.

This week, MJ and The Word lay out some hard truths for church folks and ask the question that's on everybody's mind "Is today's church doing more harm than good?" Check out this episode where your favorite podcasters discuss Beyonce's song, the public reaction, and some of their own experiences growing up as church girls!

In this episode, MJ and The Word discuss Black women navigating interracial relationships.

In the episode, MJ & The Word talk about staying true to your authentic self and being an advocate for positive change even when those around you may "dislike" you and what you stand for.