How many times have you been in a relationship and all of a sudden you’re living together or expecting a child? Do you recall the conversation that led you to such a milestone decision? It’s likely there wasn’t one. Today, we’re discussing what it means to make intentional choices rather than slide into decisions within your relationship. 

In this episode we discuss:

The difference between sliding and deciding when it comes to your love life. 

How to make better decisions and feel good about the outcomes 

Tips to avoid sliding in your relationship 

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Let’s keep it real! There’s a little drama queen in all of us but some of the girls have taken it a bit too far. If you’re drawn to chaos or know someone who can’t seem to avoid the drama, this episode is for you! 

In this episode we discuss: 

Need For Drama (NFD) and signs of this personality trait

Tips to manage your desire for drama 

Ways to deal with the drama addicts in your life  

And much more! 

Do you have a propensity for drama? Take the test here! 

This week’s gem: Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others by Dr. Scott Lyons

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How long has it been since you’ve examined the relationship you have with yourself? When you think about what it looks like to show up as a good partner in a relationship or a great homegirl in a friendship, are you showing up in the same ways for yourself? Today we’re discussing how to fall in love with the most important person in your life, YOU!

In this episode we discuss:

The importance of being in a healthy relationship with yourself 

How to be a better partner to yourself 

And much more! 

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What would you do if you hated your bestfriend’s cheating man? How long should you date someone before expecting them to pop the question? If things didn’t work out, is it okay to spin the block and try again? Is it fair to have to choose sides between your husband and your bestfriend?? Today, we’re answering the homegirl hotline calls and giving the girls the relationship advice they need! 

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In a world that often glorifies romantic relationships, it can be challenging to navigate the realm of singlehood. Today we're reminding you that you don't need a relationship to complete your life; you can complete yourself. Whether you're happily single, single and ready for a relationship, or dating, this episode is for you! 

In this episode we discuss:

The benefits on being single + how we personally navigate our singlehood

How to embrace the singleness stage on your path to finding love

Questions to ask yourself if you've found that you can't accept your singleness

And much more!

 

This week’s gem: 

Banana Bright + Vitamin CC Eyestick (OleHenriksen)

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Are you stuck in a cycle of make-up to break-up with your boo? Does your back and forth relationship offer you a false sense of stability? Although on-and-off again relationships are common, it’s time we look at the real reason you can’t stop going back to your ex. 

In this episode we discuss: 

Common causes for on/off again relationships 

Our experience with on/off again relationships 

How to end the cycle of make-up to break-up 

And much more!

This week’s gem: Foresight Mental Health

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Have you always envisioned yourself as a mom? Do you picture a future without children? What would life look like if you chose a child-free life? Have you felt shame from society because you don’t want kids? Today we’re discussing what it means to live child-free by choice. 

In this episode we discuss: 

Myths associated with the decision to be child-free  

How to respond to societal pressures and expectations regarding becoming a parent or not 

Questions to ask yourself if you’re struggling with the complex feelings of having children or not 

And much more 

This week’s gems:

Rich Auntie Supreme Instagram 

Childfree by Choice: The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence

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Can you distinguish if a friend is being competitive or copying your every move? Would you let your sneaky link borrow money after 2 months of talking? How would you feel if your best friend didn’t invite you on her birthday trip?? Today, we’re answering the homegirl hotline calls and giving the girls the advice they need! 

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Do you remember the goals/intentions you set at the top of the year? How successful have you been in achieving them?? As the initial enthusiasm of the new year fades and we find ourselves in the midst of the year, it's not uncommon to realize that the goals we set at the beginning of the year might not be resonating as they once did. Whether you're experiencing a mid-year goal slump or seeking guidance on refining your desires this episode is for you! 

In this episode we discuss: 

Strategies for reevaluating and adapting your goals for continued growth + success

How to work towards identity based goals as opposed to destination-oriented goals

And much more! 

This week’s gem- Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock by Jenny Odell 

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Just like the changing seasons of nature, life unfolds in different phases, each serving a specific purpose. Whether you're facing challenges or celebrating victories, this episode will empower you to navigate life's transitions with grace and purpose.

In this episode we discuss:

The different seasons we experience in our lives 

How to maximize the season you’re in; what you should be doing to make the most of the moment 

Ways to avoid trying to bypass the current season and instead accept when you are. 

This week’s gem: Maximize the Moment by T.D. Jakes  

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