If you’re in a season where life feels hot, intense, and like the pressure won’t let up — this one’s for you. We’re talking about the moments where you feel like you're being tested, stretched, and refined. But here's the truth: even in the fire, there’s purpose. There’s growth. There’s strength being built.

We said what we said — dating from a place of wholeness hits different.

In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to set standards, protect your peace, and stop mistaking attention for affection. Because when you date like you love yourself... your whole energy changes.

In this episode, Simplee Bree explores the concept of protection from a woman's perspective, emphasizing the importance of emotional safety, vulnerability, and the impact of past trauma on current relationships. She encourages listeners to reflect on their needs for protection and communicate them effectively to their partners, while also recognizing the efforts men make to provide support. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding one's inner child and the necessity of grace in relationships.

👀 If you’ve ever caught an attitude and he had no idea why, this one’s for you.
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Have you ever felt like life isn’t really giving what it used to?

Like your energy’s different, your mindset’s shifting, your focus is changing — even if you can’t fully explain it?

That’s not random. That’s a sign. You’re in a season.

You’ve given enough—your energy, your peace, your power. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to reclaim your body, your mind, and your time. From unlearning people-pleasing to setting unapologetic boundaries, it’s time to stop abandoning yourself for other people’s comfort. Your healing isn’t up for negotiation.

Ever feel like you’re the one getting in your own way? This episode breaks down how self-sabotage shows up, why we cling to it, and what it’s really costing us. Sis, it’s time to stop blocking your blessings.

Being Black in America comes with a silent expectation — to carry your pain quietly, bounce back quickly, and never let them see you break. But what happens when pretending to be okay starts costing you your peace? On this episode of the She Said What Podcast, I’m joined by life coach and author James Sweat (Mental Ambition) as we unpack the emotional labor behind the “strong Black” narrative. From survival mode to emotional suppression, we’re calling out the pressure and reclaiming the right to rest, feel, and heal out loud.

Some men know she’s not the one—but instead of being honest, they string her along, breadcrumb her, or ghost her altogether. In this He Said What Wednesdays episode, we’re flipping the script and calling it out from the other side. What do women really see when a man won’t (or can’t) say, “You’re not the one”?

👀 Prepare to get uncomfortable… and maybe a little called out.

Ever sit down to rest… and immediately feel guilty?
Like you should be doing something — folding clothes, answering emails, being productive?

Same. In this episode, Simplee Bree talks about how to handle the impersonating feelings of laziness.

Your inner critic ever get loud? In this episode, I share how I talk to myself in the mirror, shift my mindset, and self-soothe in real-time. If you’re trying to quiet the noise and show up for yourself, this one’s for you.