Talkative Soul

Talkative Soul

By Gwen Thibeaux and Sia Chandler-GarciaSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Talkative Soul episodes

  • S1:E10 Color Struck [season finale]

    “I could be beautiful in a place and still not enough, not because of who I was or anything I had done, but because of something as simple, and somehow as grand in this new place, as the color of my skin.” -Wayétu Moore, The Dragons, the Giant, the Women: A Memoir

    Colorism is defined as prejudice or discrimination against people with dark skin, usually among people of the same ethnic or racial group. Colorism has also been a major emotional and psychological battle within the black community. And in this season's final episode, Gwen and Sia delve into this sensitive and divisive subject.

    The Highlights:

    • Understanding silent racism
  • What colorism is and how it shows up in the black community
  • Terms of colorism
  • How to take a personal survey of how you see color
  • The Resources:

    Skin Color Quotes:
    https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/skin

    Color Struck - Zora Neale Hurston

    https://genius.com/Zora-neale-hurston-color-struck-annotated

    School Daze (1988) (the movie)
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096054/

    Discrimination based on skin color

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discrimination_based_on_skin_color

    Where to Find Us:
    Facebook:   facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Instagram:  instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Website:     talkativesoul.com

    43 min
  • S1:E9 Staying too Long

    In this episode, Gwen and Sia discuss why women stay too long in bad relationships and the damage to mental and emotional wellness. You may have stayed too long because you loved him. Regardless of your reasons, it does not matter that it took you so long to leave. What's important is that you decided to make yourself a priority; you decided you loved yourself enough to let go of what no longer served you.

    The Highlights:

    • Six reasons why we stay too long in relationships
  • How to know when it's time to let a relationship go
  • The aftermath--what to do after the release
  • The Resources:

    Article by Sarah Adelle:
    https://bit.ly/2Q8BKzz

    Psychology Today:

    https://bit.ly/38JENEL

    https://bit.ly/3rT7t5B

    CNN Health:

    https://cnn.it/3qPdQWn

    An Open Letter to Any Woman who Thinks She Stayed in a Bad Relationship For Too Long:

    https://bit.ly/3rU2thb

    What to do after leaving a long-term relationship
    https://bit.ly/3qL4ATa

    Where to Find Us:
    Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Instagram: Instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Website: talkativesoul.com

    44 min
  • S1:E8 Taking Care of Business

    We take pride in making our regular TO DO List and crossing items off so that we can feel accomplished. In this episode, we're going to discuss a list that some people have a hard time developing because they have a hard time talking about it. Grab something to write, and join us as we encourage you to have a serious conversation about taking care of business.


    The Highlights:

    • Some questions that will help you gauge whether or not your business is taken care of
  • Gwen and Sia share their experiences
  • Discover some information and steps to help you get started for yourself and for your loved ones
  • The Resource:

    African Cultural Concept of Death and the Idea of Advance Care Directives: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5072226/

    Where to Find Us:
    Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Website: talkativesoul.com

    42 min
  • S1:E7 What’s Love Got to Do With it?

    Let's talk about ! In this very lively and entertaining episode, Gwen and Sia have a conversation about women and ; what research reveals about women and their sexual desires; and how important it is for women to find their voice when it comes to being sexually satisfied. You don't want to miss this dialogue.

    The Highlights:

    • The meaning of the lyrics to Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to do With it"
  • Identifying and debunking some myths about women and
  • The disservice that research has done to women as it relates to our voice about
  • The Resources:

    Myth Busting: Stereotypes about Women and
    https://www.kindara.com/blog/myth-busting-stereotypes-about-women-and-#

    The Enduring Myth of  'Complicated' Female Sexuality
    https://elemental.medium.com/the-enduring-myth-of-complicated-female-sexuality-736db9233fd0

    4 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Our Lives
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/myths-desire/202012/4-ways-the-pandemic-has-changed-our--lives

    Debunked: 3 Myths About Women's Sexual Desire
    https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/debunked-3-myths-about-womens-sexual-desire/

    Where to Find Us:
    Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Website: talkativesoul.com

    40 min
  • S1:E6 Sipping for the Soul

    In this episode, Sia goes solo and creates a space for listeners to pause and create a space that evokes a peaceful reminder of memories that have given rise to love and affection.

    The Highlights:

    • How love doesn't hurt, but rather people hurt
  • How to search the memory vaults that create good feelings
  • Understanding the responsibility to ourselves to create happiness and how to tap into that power
  • Resource:

    History of Valentine's Day - https://theconversation.com/the-real-st-valentine-was-no-patron-of-love-90518?gclid=CjwKCAiAxeX_BRASEiwAc1QdkXxUeQn-Vs7XxtYz7VEiQwtR22hYVIKj8nXuOm71Su9lb7YXryRyKBoCYlMQAvD_BwE

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: http://facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Website: http://talkativesoul.com 

    23 min
  • S1:E5 Blessing the Day

    Gwen goes solo in this short and sweet episode to explore how to bless the day by creating life-empowering rituals designed to make your life fuller; to provide you with the space to ensure that you appreciate your life, that you have moments that reaffirm and hold you present with what matters most in your life.

    The Highlights:

    • The differences between a ritual and a routine
  • Why rituals are so important
  • How to make sure your rituals are empowering
  • Where to Find Us:

    Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Website: talkativesoul.com

    15 min
  • To Thine Own Self Be True

    (((SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE))) In light of the "holiday" that some are celebrating this weekend, we recognize that love is in the air. In this episode, we talk about a variety of ways people have chosen to recognize Valentine's Day; the new names that it has acquired; and the new traditions in how to express love for one's self and to others. Happy Love Day! 


    Where to Find Us:
    Facebook: http://facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Website: http://talkativesoul.com

    Resources:
    Sia's Bean Pies - https://siasbeanpies.com/
    Galentine's Day Self Care Room 2021:

    • Web: therapyforblackgirls.com  
  • Instagram: therapyforblackgirls
  • 30 min
  • S1:E4 Mind Over Matter

    In this episode, we discuss mental health or the lack thereof especially in communities of color; removing the stigma surrounding mental health.


    The Highlights:

    • What is mental illness
  • How to identify if you need help (warning signs)
  • How to access mental health resources
  • The Resources:

    National Mental Health Week Oct 3-9, 2021

    Mental Health Awareness:

    https://nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Illness-Awareness-Week?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzsz-BRCCARIsANotFgMITUKAUZFq8BvyrTLYsQhiaOvmeQAb54juYINhDOG8raXO0xAF5nkaAjjvEALw_wcB [First Week in October 3-9, 2021)

    Undergrad paper pointing out systemic mental health issues of women of color:

    https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1053&context=univ_lib_ura

    Article by Elsie J Smith pioneer of mental health acknowledgment for women:

    https://www.jstor.org/stable/2784237?read-now=1&seq=7#page_scan_tab_contents

    Where to Find Us:
    Facebook: http://facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Website: http://talkativesoul.com

    34 min
  • S1:E3 Skeletons in the Closet

    In this episode, Gwen and Sia discuss the skeletons in their closet--the emotional closet and its effect on emotional flow, healing, and well being.

    The Highlights:

    >>What is an emotional detox?
    >>How to recognize the signs that we need an emotional detox
    >>7 Steps to Help Us Emotionally Detox
    >>Benefits of an Emotional Detox

    Where to Find Us:
    Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Website: talkativesoul.com

    The Resource(s):

    Book reference: Emotional Detox: 7 Steps to Release Toxicity and Energize Joy by Sherianna Boyle, MED, CAGS

    46 min
  • S1:E2 Radical Self Care

    In this episode, we will discuss a topic that often gets a bad rap for being overused or too trendy—that is self-care. The truth is the concept of self-care is underutilized for many. No matter what words we use to define how we take care of ourselves, it is imperative that we do find ways to make ourselves a priority—and to do so no matter what. Because caring for ourselves is vital to our wellbeing. And well, we deserve it!

    The Highlights:

    • Know if you need to take steps to create a radical self-care routine
  • How to implement a self-care routine
  • Access to some simple techniques
  • Resources:

    A brief history of Radical Self-Care: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2017/04/the_history_of_self_care.html

    Mental Health: https://nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Illness-Awareness-Week?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzsz-BRCCARIsANotFgMITUKAUZFq8BvyrTLYsQhiaOvmeQAb54juYINhDOG8raXO0xAF5nkaAjjvEALw_wcB (first week in October 3-9, 2021)

    Where to Find Us:
    Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcast
    Website: talkativesoul.com

    38 min

About Talkative Soul

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**We're back for another season!** What's in your soul's conversations? Tune in for soulful conversations that can only be described as educational, therapeutic, juicy, and enlightening. Yes, girl!…