On this penultimate episode of Pray, Love, Grow, we examime the importance of complete self awareness.

***THEME SONG***
"Beautiful", D Maurice
From the album, Mosaic
©2016 Anteres Entertainment

***FEATURED MUSIC***
"Gills and Tails", Amel Larrieux
From the album, "Morning"
℗ 2006 Kappika Tunes (BMI), Topanga Twins Music (ASCAP) © 2006 Blisslife

Vulnerability is the foundation of empathy and trust. On this episode, we'll explore what it means to be empathetic to others and components of trust.

Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
©2016 Anteres Entertainment
Music Featured: "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", Donny Hathaway
©2004 Atlantic Recording Corporation

Vulnerability is at the foundation of courage, gratitude and joy. It takes strength to be vulnerable. On this episode, we continue our look at courage - through vulnerability.

Theme Song:
"Beautiful", D Maurice
©2016 Anteres Entertainment

Vulnerability and courage are two sides of the same coin. They work together to help us put away shame and to help us be strong. After a long break, Pray, Love, Grow is back! Let's take this journey together and become our best, most beautiful selves!

Music Featured:
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
©2016 Anteres Entertainment
"Take the A Train", Ella Fitzgerald and the Duke Ellington Orchestra
UMG (on behalf of Verve); LatinAutorPerf, Reservoir Media (Publishing), ASCAP, LatinAutor-PeerMusic, and 8 Music Rights Societies
"Sir Duke", Stevie Wonder
©1976 Jobete Music Co.: Black Bull Music

Eventually, it happens to us all in one form or another. Menopause. Whether you're a young woman, a seasoned woman, or a man who has a mother, sister or aunt, you will deal with menopause. It's called "The Change" and it actually changes everything about you, starting with the brain. Let's normalize talking about it!

After a break and a contemplation of quitting podcasting, I'm back! On this episode, we'll talk mantras and intentions - what they are and how they're helpful. Also perception and projection and how they can hinder our growth.

****MUSIC FEATURED****
"Lovely Day", Bill Withers
Written by: Bill Withers and Skip Scarborough
Copyright Golden Withers Music, Warner Tamerlane Pub Co o/b/o Sweet Cookie Music, Golden Withers Music, Warner Tamerlane Pub Co o/b/o Plaid Flowers Music and Warner-Tamerlane Pub Corp.

Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
© 2016 Anteres Entertainment

We live in a culture of perception and placing blame on others. But imagine there's no blaming? Ok, that was an attempt to echo John Lennon. Taking a mindful approach to taking responsibility and accountability for our own actions can help us get to a happier, more peaceful place.

*****MUSIC FEATURED*****
"Giving You the Best That I Got", Anita Baker ©1988 All Baker's Music/Alexcar Music, BMI/Eyedot Music, ASCAP
"The Forever Now (From "This Is Us Season 6" [Featuring Mandy Moore]), This Is Us Cast ©2022 Hollywood Records, Inc
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice ©2016 Anteres Entertainment

If you're like me, you may be feeling a little anxious about post pandemic life. In this episode, I'll share tips to help both manage and feel what we're feeling. Let's walk into post pandemic like with confidence, mindfully.

****MUSIC FEATURED****
"Lovely Day", Bill Withers
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
****I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC****

Accepting criticism or what we may view as negative feedback can be done with grace. You may be asking, "how"? I have some ideas.

*****FEATURED MUSIC*****
"The Prayer", Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion
"All For Me", Eric Roberson
Theme song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
*****I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC*****

Our own hurt and emotional baggage can affect how we respond to the situations others may go through. Using the example of the Will Smith debate, let's unpack our own emotional responses.

*****MUSIC FEATURED*****
"THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD", EARTH, WIND AND FIRE
THEME SONG: "BEAUTIFUL", D MAURICE
*****I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC*****