The Seasons of Us

Episode 12 - If I had a dollar for every time I said the phrase “the body remembers” during this episode, I'd probably be able to buy myself a nice nap! But it’s true.

June hasn't quite started the way I expected it would. I thought it would be a month of excitement, celebration, and summer plans. Instead, it has become a month of reflection, slowing down, and paying attention to what I am carrying.

Seasonal Reflections are here again and we're taking notes from our previous guests, learning that ambition comes at a cost, that saying no can be an act of self-respect, and that living might actually mean slowing down long enough to enjoy the life we're working so hard to build.

Did you hear that, J'Lani?! Maybe the body remembers but maybe it also knows when it's time to rest.

Episode 11 - This homegirl is convinced she’s the funniest one in the bunch... but you know what... let us leave her to think that!

From caper debates and fighting Oreo allegations to unpacking Irish reflections about emotions (you're gonna love this!), language, and identity, this episode somehow becomes a conversation about what it means to fully lean into yourself. Breyia and I talk confidence, boundaries, family, media, womanhood, and the versions of ourselves we suppress just to fit comfortably around others.

Because eventually, you realise you can only hide parts of yourself for so long. At some point, you have to stop preparing for life and actually live it. Also... so close yet no cigar??? Let's unpack that because I think the jury's still out on that one...

Episode 10 - Five years after meeting through an unexpected situation at a birthday party, my friend Justin and I reflect on friendship, growth, and what it'sike living in New York (it ain't what you think!). From Trinidad roots to career growth, Fashion Week, and moving up quickly at work, we talk ambition and identity in real time. We also get into how a family experience with alcohol struggles also shaped his resilience and drive to build a better future. Beyond the highlights, this is about slowing down, saying no to constant going out, and realising that busy isn’t always better... even if it means staying in and actually enjoying the rent you’re paying. And oh somewhere in the mix of it all, we end up on the topic of monsoon season.. let's hear how!

Episode 9 - Two Trinis. Different countries. One long overdue catch-up!

From almost throwing out his back catching the smallest fish on the beach… to a car ride with his dad that quietly set his whole life in motion. My friend Liam and I reconnect after years apart and talk growing up thinking suffering equals worth, and unlearning that mindset. We get into what it means to find God while being away from home and how his joy for photography is turning everyday moments into a contemplation upon flowers, seeing the world through his eyes and what we leave behind.

Also… how y’all feel about feet?? (sorry LeBron James) Tune in to see how we even got there… and why the colour blue is so important.

Episode 8 - Life has been life-ing, and honestly, going into this episode I wasn’t even sure what I was going to say or where it was headed. I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately (ok really overwhelmed!), but sitting down to reflect on past conversations with guests and everything we’ve unpacked over the last few episodes turned out to be exactly what I needed.

This episode is a check-in... with myself, with everything that’s been happening, and with what I’m still learning along the way. Enjoy this installment of Seasonal Reflections on The Seasons of Us Podcast!

Episode 7 - Two colleagues from Chestnut Hill College sit down to talk all things social media, community, and what it really means to be seen. From the beauty of connection to the pressure of always being visible, John and I get into the good and the hard of living online. We also talk about media ethics, handling criticism, and the quiet responsibility of being role models. Because while we can’t solve all the world’s problems… maybe we can start with one or two.

Episode 6 - Feeling for Chinese food? No? Alright, how about a fortune cookie instead. Alysa stops by The Seasons of Us, and what starts as a light moment turns into a conversation about leadership, purpose, and doors that close just so new ones can open. From altar serving and stepping into ministry leadership to trusting that some paths unfold differently than planned, this episode is about realizing you might have been made for more all along.

Episode 5 - In a world that craves efficiency and just getting it done, how do we respond with intention while keeping empathy at the center? My cousin Denile and I dive "deep" to discover why slow access does not mean inconsiderate but actually the reverse, and how protecting your peace helps you to be fully you. Join us as we reflect on slowing down, listening to our bodies, and leaning into grace in a season of favour and expectation. Grab pen and paper because what a convo!

Episode 4 - As we listen to the song Sacred Silence, may we come to discover what love is or maybe Who Love is. We introduce a new segment to the pod, Seasonal Reflections, with the hope to not recap or repeat what has been shared, but to enter more deeply into what others' lives might be saying to us. I have been able to hear and see how I am being called to get up and act, say yes and ask myself, "Why not me?"

Episode 3 - On a casual Sunday evening, what started as talk about microphones quickly became something deeper. My aunt, Denise De Four, and I, reflect on time, relationships, and finances, and how they intersect across our lives. From learning not to compartmentalise ourselves to recognising our giftedness and using our voices, this conversation centers on accepting what we cannot change, having the courage to change what we can, and gaining the wisdom to know the difference.