In today's episode we explore Bell Hook's definition of a loveless society, the forces that drive it and how each of us at times participate in it.

We encourage you to ask the question - how can I return to love?

'All About Love' by Bell Hooks:

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In today's episode I share my personal testimony on how God saved me from myself and how His love completely changed the trajectory of my life. I felt compelled to share my testimony because I want to build a community that is based on trust, respect and faith. I want to create an environment where we can openly talk about the magic God plays in our lives every single day.

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In today's episode Crystal Stevens explores the mindset and energetic work that gives us permission to dream and set goals through actionable steps that will help us to create the lives we desire. This episode covers the energy of receiving, learning how to get into your flow state to allow for optimal creation and how prioritizing desire can take us farther than expected!

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Do you ever feel like you're behind in life? Fun fact: This is a completely normal feeling. However, the anxiety and fear associated with this feeling can prove to be more harmful than helpful. So why do we continuously burden ourselves with these arbitrary self-imposed timelines? In today’s episode we deep dive into the importance of accepting our present selves and where we are on our journeys in any and every aspect of our lives.

Sometimes, we just need to meet ourselves where we're at

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Every aspect of life is cyclical, from our circadian rhythm to seasonal changes. If we allow ourselves to view the most complex and intimate parts of ourselves, particularly our emotions in this way, we can break free of the mentality that traps us into believing our emotions are one-dimensional and consistent. Our emotions mirror and respond to the seasons and the very real changes that take place in the different areas of our lives. So I question, what if Seasonal Depression is a label we use to make sense of how we naturally feel during slower, less productive seasons of our lives? What if we reframed our perception of slowing down and our cultural understanding of it? What if we tune in to our natural rhythm and begin to see slower seasons as an opportunity to reflect and to recharge?

Let's talk about it in today's episode 

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Women are no longer in the kitchen. In fact, we're in the streets, shaking ass and wreaking havoc... and GOOD FOR US. Women are more empowered than ever today. I mean, I could nearly do whatever I want and yet, I still choose to clean my home and make my boyfriend dinner. Bizarrely enough, engaging in acts of service for my male partner -- especially as a modern, progressive woman is considered controversial today. Is this internalized misogyny? Am I seeking male validation to determine my worth as a woman? Am I another pawn of the patriarchy? Or do I just like a clean home and to see my partner with a full belly after a long day of work?  Many of us want the Instagram lifestyle but not the sacrifices that come with it. I question, can we really have our cake and eat it too?

I don't know. But what I do know is today's guest, Deidra (my best friend) and I break down the expectations associated with the different sexes in modern relationships and why we at times still fall into those traditional roles... sue us!

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Are you honoring yourself? I know, that's a heavy question. But a very important one. In today's episode we discuss the realities of self-discovery. How do we strip ourselves of the constant 'need to please' and get to the core of who we truly are and what we really want? More importantly, how do we come to embrace and feel confident in this part of ourselves? Maybe the first step in honoring ourselves is through learning to trust our intuition. If love stems from truth, then the deepest love, self-love, can be accomplished when we find it.

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They say the hardest part is starting and the rest should come easy... but I personally believe the most difficult part is falling on your face and making the decision to get back up and try again... in front of everyone. Growth is all about embracing change, yet many of us run in the opposite direction when confronted by the prospect of it. In today's episode Chef de Cuisine; Shon Shalit of Williamsburg's ridiculously popular restaurant : Sunday in Brooklyn, teaches us how to NOT do that and instead get comfortable getting uncomfortable...or die..(jk maybe). But seriously, today we're talking all about taking risks in life, why it's necessary, how to do it and how it changed his life -- and how it'll change yours too. We believe in you :')

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I've been thinking a lot about love lately and the role it plays in our society. In most cases, I've found that a majority of us are jaded by love. We don't embrace it anymore, instead the 'act of loving' is met with hesitancy. In today's episode we define love and break down what it means to each of us. Do any of us know love and if so, why are we afraid of it?

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"I just want you to be honest with me" Podcast episode:

https://anchor.fm/crystal1259/episodes/i-just-want-you-to-be-honest-with-me-e1e61ao

"All About Love" by Bell Hooks (free PDF)

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In today's episode we discuss the realities of feeling lost in life, money struggles and grieving the loss of a friendship. Feeling lost in life is completely okay; we can use these moments of confusion and isolation to gain clarity and to help self-direct us toward the path that is meant for us. We go into further detail about this in today's episode!

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