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Everyday I speak with so many people who are tired of all the constant conflict revolving their life each day. Tired of struggling. Tired of feeling miserable. Tired of conflict. Tired of not getting ahead personally or professionally. Tired of feeling that their life is a mess.

Have you ever felt that way:  sick and tired and weighed down by troubles and challenges?   Can you relate to being confused about how to make the lasting changes you want to make (surviving a job that’s making you miserable;  losing weight once and for all; ending conflicts with family and coworkers; escaping financial woes; finding love in your life)?

The emotional stress of fighting the same old battles at work. For so many years, I grew tired of butting my head into the concrete wall of roadblocks thrown up constantly by those who considered themselves as more important than anyone but themselves believes them to be.  I was tired of the conflict generated by people with no training or experience in some matters telling others who are trained and experienced how to do their jobs.  Not to mention all the interpersonal conflict that comes with people not following through on commitments, not taking initiative, and not doing their best when there are so many others working their back sides off to do things well.  What really drove me crazy was grown folks acting like children in the workplace, waking up every morning to spawn conflict among their co-workers about matters completely unrelated to work.

I get it. You’re tired of the struggle. When I say I get it, it’s because I honestly understand from my own life experience. You’re at a place that many people get to, and some get stuck in. I’ve been there. I wish there were a single, brilliant answer I could give you that would release you from the recurring pain you find yourself in. You’ve already tried “quick fixes” and you know they don’t work. I found out the hard way how ineffective and costly quick fixes can be in life.

Today, your host Reggie Maddox is going to discuss the feeling we all have of being tired of fighting. Please share your thoughts and comments about the show. Don’t forget to tell a friend and share this podcast.

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In some ways women really don’t understand the struggles men deal with internally. Traditionally were considered to be the providers and the head of the house. In today's society this has changed in the majority of households. Despite this change many people underestimate the struggles men deal with internally when comes to their family, professional and personal life. 

Today, Reggie Maddox is going to discuss several areas in which men are hesitant to discuss with others. Often times men may behave in a certain way on certain days  in which his partner may find to be confusing. Misinterpreting his behavior with the wrong response can cause him to him to take his emotions into a deeper area of isolation. Communication is the key to any relationship (friends, family, co-workers and of course marriage). 

This is not to disregard the struggle of women as we all know they have their struggles as well. On the other hand, resources and assistant for men is extremely limited. But men may be less likely to admit when they feel vulnerable, whether to themselves, friends, or a GP. They also can be more reluctant than women to see a doctor.

Let's talk about this and see what we can learn from each other. Don't forget to comment and share you thoughts.

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Today on the Simply Straight Talk show, Reggie Maddox is discussing the challenges we all face when dealing with people who  only care about themselves.

Often, we allow people to get close to us or we  offer our loyalty to others who actually have no interest in your wellbeing.  So why is it that people will go through great lengths to mislead others into a one-sided relationship? What effect does this have on both parties? These are questions Reggie will be discussing today. 

Have you ever been in a situation in which you discovered that someone in your life established a relationship with you under false pretenses? If you have then you will definitely be able to relate to the conversation taking place today. If you haven’t or have suspicion, there is so much you can learn about some of the people in your life or those that will cross your path in the future.

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On this episode of the Simply Straight Talk Show, Reggie Maddox is highlighting some great artist in the music industry. 

SATE, DJ Agile and Ruben Young will be the topic of today's discussion. These artist each bring something unique to the music table. These artist were selected based on their individual styles that separates them from the  rest of the crowd.   

Ruben Young is an emerging artist and songwriter. He has a soulful voice with a touch of modern soul. He is influenced by Marvin Gaye, Anderson Paak and Amy Winehouse.

DJ Agile has been in the music industry for many years but don’t let his stage name fool. This talented individual from Toronto is DJ, Producer and songwriter. He musical style is diverse, and he knows what the crowds like and how to keep them engaged in his performance. He has also worked with some top names in the music business.

SATE voice and stage energy had me from the second she took the stage. She is clearly out to empower and satisfy a nation. Her vocals are powerful and soulful. She knows how to keep the audience energized with hands pumping in the air to last song of the night. SATE music is created with passion and you can hear in the lyric of every song.

Listen to the show to learn more about these great artist.

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Today on the Simply Straight Talk show, Reggie Maddox is discussing the status and methods we can employ to help support our HBCUs.

Throughout the years, historically black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, as they are commonly known, have stood as the foundation of Higher Education for African Americans. These educational institutions were founded during a period of hostility and legally enforced segregation. Despite, the extraordinary challenges these institutions have exceeded the expectations of society. HBCUs proved that African Americans are capable of academic achievements equal to any other race or gender.

With that being said, why are African Americans not supporting the only institutions that help to create a middle class society? HBCUs are rich in tradition and heritage. For this reason, today’s show is going to discuss the impact of the HBCU institutions in the African American community and why they are extremely important today.

There are so many myths regarding the academic standards and lifestyle of those attending these institutions. So it’s my goal to tackle some of the myths and present facts verses assumptions. So much of the African/African American history has been lost. Considering this shouldn’t we strive to preserve the very institutions that allotted us the opportunity to have an education?

It’s amazing how many Black/African American people support schools in the Big 10, SEC, ACC, Big 12, and the Sun Belt, yet they never attended these institutions. I am constantly seeing post of these schools during football and basketball season, please understand I think these are fine institutions but we cannot overlook or neglect the academic/athletic achievements of our students attending HBCUs.

At this time let’s start the show and discuss how we can work together to preserve the rich tradition, history and legacy of our HBCU’s. After all consider the fact that maybe one of your ancestors help to build, teach or played a fundamental part of the HBCU educational history.

Please consider donating or attending HBCU athletic and band events to help our youth! 

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Welcome to episode 3 of the Simply Straight Talk Show. Today Reggie Maddox is discussing the impact of broken relationships between fathers and their children.

We all know and hear the stories of men who have been reported as deadbeat dads. These stories are so celebrated in the media that it seems people forget that fathers are human. Also, there are so many men who truly desire to have a loving parental relationship with their children

Yet what happens when these men who wake up one day to find everything they lived for gone. Everything, including their children and despite their efforts to regain a relationship with them, they end up hitting a dead end. Society describes them as absent fathers and deadbeat dads.

Parental alienation has adverse effects not only on the alienated parent, but also the children. So many children are carrying the emotional bitterness of their parents well into adult hood.

Today let's discuss what happens when men are deliberately cut out of their children’s lives? When these men want to care for their offspring, but they are denied?

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Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today, Reggie is talking about dealing with debt after a break-up.

Many of have had the misfortune of people manipulating us with false impressions of love, then leave us with hurt and debt. Sometimes it’s more like a stab in the back. Selfish people who are takers may be drawn to givers. Unfortunately, many people are misled into believing that a person really cares for them.  Everyone of us have likely had (or have) at least one person in our lives who have us bending around ourselves like a rubber band in an endless attempt to please them – only to never really get there.

The financial damage can last for months or years backed with lies in their subtlety and the way they can engender that classic response, ‘I didn’t ask you to pay for it, you offered to do it.’ They can have you questioning your responsibilities, loyalties and true obligations. If you’re the one who’s continually paying for other people’s expenses, or the one who is constantly adjusting your own finances to maintain the relationship, then chances are you being used for someone else’s personal gain.

Being able to spot their harmful behavior is the first step to minimizing their impact. You might not be able to change what they do, but you can change what you do with it, and prevent them from ruining your credit.

So listen to the show and let’s talk more in detail about this problem.

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Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show! Today Reggie Maddox will be discussing intimacy issues and how it can affect your relationships sensual and professional.

Intimacy issues may occur for some several reasons. Often time intimacy issues turn into a fear of intimacy. People who have a fear of intimacy have a tough time allowing others to get close to them on a personal level. They also have difficulty sharing their emotions and feelings with others including their partners. In some cases, it results in a  fear to get intimate in a physical manner. They may feel uncomfortable when anyone to touches them in general or in a specific way which effects their ability to have a  healthy sexual relationship with their partner. Below are four topic ares Reggie is going to breakdown reasons why people develop these issues. 

• Fear of revealing deep feelings and avoiding disclosing such feelings.

• Avoiding and having a fear of being your partner's emotional support.

• Not allowing yourself to be spontaneous and adventurous with your partner in the bedroom.

• Fearing long-term relationships and breaking them off before reaching that point. 

Later in the show he is going to offer some tips that can you deal with your fear of intimacy. 

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Welcome to the Simply Straight Show! Today Reggie is talking about money and sex and how its effects impact relationships between men and women.

Some people would say that men only view women as a sex object; while others believe that women only look at men as ATM machines. We must remember that there are men and women who are generous with money and accommodating in bed. So, why are there so many individuals who insist that each gender only has one agenda when they encounter the opposite sex.

Each gender has established their complaint about the other, but are these complaints valid? Have both genders failed to accept responsibility for their roles of how they are viewed? Consider what you post on social media or how you communicate to others on a daily basis.

Consider the possibility that our attitudes and behaviors concerning money are programmed by our experiences and teachings from our family. Many of us carry the lessons from our past into our future relationships, the bad and good. We all know that money is the motivational factor for many people. After all its needed for food, housing, transportation and entertainment. Sex is for some is a sign of affection, commitment and bonding.

Today we are going to offer some tips on how to deal with the struggle between men and women on sex and money in relationships. Don’t forget to share, like and comment on the show.

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Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today's show will discuss the process for changing your life.

If you're not where you want to be in your career or life in general never let yourself believe that change is impossible. Some people develop a low self-esteem mindset which has caused them to feel limited by their age or their situation; stop being afraid of what might go wrong and start getting excited about what could go right.

The world is full of opportunities, but sometimes too much thinking can get in the way. Changing your life for the better is about picking a destination and taking one step at a time to get there. If you try to take shortcuts, you may actually end up running into delays making your journey longer and more arduous. Getting serious about making improvements is a great start, and taking action is the next crucial step.

Today your host Reggie Maddox is going to share with you a step by step process that can help you get on the road to changing your life without feeling overwhelmed. 

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