Emotional cheating, affair, adultery...what is it? How does it impact relationships, and can couples survive it? 

From the podcast, "Talking Shid with Shannon," Shannon Smith joins ChaCha for a candid discussion on emotional cheating that includes a clear explanation of what it is, and how men and women view it. The impact of emotional cheating on relationships and a couple's ability to bounce back from it is also discussed. 

Other topics discussed include building emotional attachments over time, and an introduction to MarriageBuilders' basic needs of men and women. The reasons why men versus women emotionally cheat are also explored. 

MarriageBuilders:

https://www.marriagebuilders.com/

Shannon Smith can be found at:

anchor.fm/shannon539

https://instagram.com/talkingshidwithshannon?igshid=91736a6twydf

https://www.facebook.com/pochantas.bey

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Online romance scammers are everywhere, not just on dating sites.  Their goal is to find vulnerable men and women to exploit, leaving them financially bankrupted and emotionally devastated. What if you could flip the script on them? If you could recognize the signs that they're scammers before they've had the chance to strike and slam them before they slam you? Would you jump at it?  

In this episode, ChaCha exposes the techniques used by these manipulative and deceptive criminals to lure unsuspecting men and women into their devious traps. She uses real examples of romance scammers who've tried to scam her, including a real-time example--an unwitting scammer who happened to send her a message on a popular app the morning she was recording this episode.  Don't miss out on this informative, yet humorous episode. 

Download, listen, share with friends and on all of your social media platforms. Help spread the word and stop the scam.

For more information on online romance scammers, and where and how to report them, visit the following links:

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-you-need-know-about-romance-scams

https://www.ic3.gov/

https://youtu.be/DOAh_s5gE_k

https://youtu.be/ts6DjflVYUM

To see  items on a profile that may make you an online romance scam target, and to view chat between ChaCha and second scammer, visit:

chachareyes.com

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What would you respond to someone who asked you, “Who are you?” You’d probably say that you’re a spouse, parent, doctor, or teacher, etc., right? What would you say if he or she said, “That's not what I'm referring to. I mean, who are you?” Most people wouldn’t be able to answer the question correctly because it’s not about a role they’re fulfilling. It’s about who they are at the core—their authentic selves. 

In this episode, ChaCha discusses the difference between the fake and the authentic selves, why living an authentic life is crucial to your overall well-being, and how to begin to live authentically. She explains that in order to find your life purpose and live a happy and fulfilling life, you must first find out who you are at your core (authentic self), and align every aspect of your life with it

DISCLAIMER:

This podcast is designed to provide you with tools to help you on your journey toward personal growth and development. It’s in no way designed as a substitute for clinician intervention. Some of the topics discussed may trigger emotional or psychological responses. If you feel that the issues that come up for you are beyond your ability to manage with self-help techniques, please don’t hesitate to seek out the help of a licensed mental health professional.

Additional Resources on Authentic Living:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-doesnt-kill-us/201711/what-are-the-three-steps-authentic-life

https://www.gaiam.com/blogs/discover/5-ways-to-live-an-authentic-life#

Unlocking Your Authentic Self: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome, Enhancing Self-confidence and Banishing Self-doubt by Jennifer L. Hunt

Unleash Your Authentic Self!: Your Inner Truth Sets You Free by Elain McGuinness

Journey Back to You: A guide to meeting your authentic self  by Danielle McCarron. I’d love to hear from you, so please leave a message: https://anchor.fm/pretty-powerful/message

Where does a fixed mindset come from? What is negative self-talk, and what does it have to do with helping the fixed mindset keep you in stuck mode? Part II of Episode 12 of Pretty Powerful Podcast with ChaCha & Friends explores the origin of the fixed mindset and explains the reasons people feel stuck and unable to do anything about it. If you're one of those people, don't despair. There is a way out and up. You can get unstuck and develop the growth mindset you need to see things in a positive light, including your ability to accomplish anything you set your mind on. No more letting your inner hater do the driving. This episode gives you what you need to take over the steering wheel and head in the direction you always dreamed of going but were too afraid to.

DISCLAIMER:

This podcast is designed to provide you with tools to help you on your journey toward personal growth and development. It’s in no way designed as a substitute for clinician intervention. Some of the topics discussed may trigger emotional or psychological responses. If you feel that the issues that come up for you are beyond your ability to manage with self-help techniques, please don’t hesitate to seek out the help of a licensed mental health professional.

Additional resources to help you stay on your growth mindset journey:

Dr. Carol Dweck, Growth vs Fixed Mindset:  https://youtu.be/r7tjWrBey88 

Dr. Joe Dispenza, Break the Addiction to Negative Thoughts and Emotions: https://youtu.be/AXrdVagSjjg

Dr. Wayne Dyer, How to Be a No-Limit Person, https://youtu.be/TAPGK4ndO0U

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Dr. Carol S. Dweck, https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Carol+Dweck&qid=1614915834&sr=8-1

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Have you ever felt stuck, not good enough, not beautiful enough, and not smart enough? Are you afraid to dream big because you believe that the doors that lead to greatness will never open to you? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need a change of mindset. This episode is the first of two that addresses the fixed versus growth mindset. You'll learn why you feel the doors will never open to you, and how you can develop a growth mindset that'll set you free to thrive in all areas of your life.  

DISCLAIMER:

This podcast is designed to provide you with tools to help you on your journey toward personal growth and development. It’s in no way designed as a substitute for clinician intervention. Some of the topics discussed may trigger emotional or psychological responses. If you feel that the issues that come up for you are beyond your ability to manage with self-help techniques, please don’t hesitate to seek out the help of a licensed mental health professional.

What is ghosting in dating relationships, and how should ghostees respond to it? This episode discusses dating trends, such as ghosting, haunting, zombieing, and breadcrumbimg, etc., and what to do when you’re on the receiving end of one or several of these trends. If your ghost turned zombie and wants to turn your life into a scene out of the Walking Dead, this episode is for you.

This episode addresses women and their preference for bad boys. It answers a listener’s question: “Why do women want bad boys?” You’ll be surprised to learn that the good boys finish first; that bad boys aren’t what women want for the long haul. The episode also provides advice on how to become a little bad boy without losing the gentlemen qualities.

If you love a mama’s boy, you have to be ready to accept that you’ll never be his priority if you don’t set standards and expectations upfront then stand your ground. Special guest, Shannon Smith, from TalkingShidWithShannon, joins ChaCha & friends for a discussion on this controversial subject that addresses mama’s boys, the women who love them, and the mama’s who need to let their boys become men.

In this episode, ChaCha talks about strategies for going from negative to positive self-talk, conquering your inner critic and fulfilling your potential. Negative self-talk sabotages all areas of our lives, including our relationships. You can break free of limiting beliefs and live the life you dream of. This episode will help you start setting a foundation for a growth mindset that’ll set you up for success.

Do your thoughts hold you back from accomplishing your dreams? Do you second guess yourself every chance you get? Do you berate yourself when you make mistakes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to evict your inner critic. This is part I of a two part episode that’ll give you the skills necessary to identify and evict your inner critic, and replace all of the negative self-talk with positive self-talk.