Wind Down Readings

Wind Down Readings

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Wind Down Readings episodes

  • A Christmas Carol - Stave One Read-Along

    Welcome to The Black Girl Who Reads podcast.In this episode, I begin a cozy read-along of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, starting with Stave One.This is a relaxed, judgment-free reading space where we slow down, enjoy classic literature, and simply listen. Whether you’re revisiting this story or experiencing it for the first time, you’re invited to read along or just let the words wash over you.New read-along episodes will be shared as I continue through the staves. Grab a warm drink, get comfortable, and read with me.✨ The Black Girl Who Reads is a space for storytelling, reflection, and reconnecting with the joy of reading—one book at a time.💌 Work with me & explore my resources:👉 https://linktr.ee/tonettaclay📘 Coaching | Ebooks | Support | Other ProjectsEverything I offer is linked above.💬 Let’s talk in the comments:What resonated with you today?Have you experienced something similar?What topic should I talk about next?📺 Subscribe & stay connectedIf these conversations help you feel seen, supported, or inspired, subscribe and turn on notifications 💛📸 Find me on social media:Instagram: @tonettaclayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BjiT2VSpq/TikTok: @tonettaclay#tonetta 'Toni' Clay

    51 min
  • The Gift of the Magi - Read Aloud & Reflection

    In this episode of The Black Girl Who Reads, I read The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry - a classic holiday story about love, sacrifice, and the joy of giving. After the reading, I share my personal reflections and thoughts on the lessons this story brings to life. Cozy up and enjoy this timeless tale, read aloud with commentary.


    This story is in the public domain. I found it via Project Gutenberg.

    19 min
  • Reddit Relationship Drama: My Husband Secretly Plans to Divorce Me

    💔 In today’s Reddit storytime, I’m reading a marriage confession where a husband was secretly planning to divorce his wife. Relationship struggles are never easy, and sometimes we learn the hardest truths in the most unexpected ways.🍪 Need a little sweetness after this story? Treat yourself to one of my fresh-baked cookie boxes — shipped nationwide or available locally in Tucson!👉 Order Online (U.S. Shipping): www.cookiesandish.comToni #RedditStories #MarriageStorytime #RelationshipAdvice #Storytime #CookiesAndIsh #RelationshipDrama #RedditReadings #CookieBusiness

    19 min
  • Relaunch: Why I am back and What's Next

    This is Podcast episode #145 at the Social Worker Coach. I am doing a relaunch. This is #1 of the Relaunch Series: Why I'm back and What's Next. I have taken some time to figure out what I want in a podcast and why I created this podcast. It's time for a change. Take a listen.Thanks for checking out my video. Im helping you heal your life and relationships while bouncing back one day at a time. 🙏I offer one on one Relationship & Life Coaching. If you'd like to work with me 1 on 1 click the link below to find out how:https://linktr.ee/tonettaclay 📘📙Get the ebook Connecting Conversations: Enhancing Communication in Romantic Relationships. This ebook is for couples who keep missing the mark when you're having conversations about changes outside and inside the bedroom. You're having a difficult time having those hard conversations. Then this ebook is for you. Pick it up today by clicking the link below. https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1807907978❤️❤️If your life foundation seems rocky, unstable and stagnant, you need a boost to reset. I created an ebook to help you called The 7 Pillars Blueprint Strengthen Life from the Ground Up. This ebook will focus on 7 key areas in your life that will help you rebuild your foundation brick by brick. Get the ebook here: https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1850978677❤️❤️Get your Self Discovery Journal with Prompts to start rediscovering who you are and what you want in life. Get it at my Etsy Shop by clicking the link below https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1831245755🎙️❤️ Social Worker Coach Podcast ❤️🎙️I always got something to say and i don't hold back. I talk about things most folks think, but don't say when it comes to life, relationships, the office and business. There's personal development sessions where I read books that can help you think and grow. 🎤🎙️The Social Worker Coach Podcast is on Spotify as well as your favorite podcast platform. Take a listen by clicking the link below. https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZzcilBJWBfgr7EIGvgcoHA little about me...I'm a Social Worker and Certified Life Coach, I will share my experiences and lessons as I know they'll help others. I have a few decades of life and professional experience under my belt in the office. I have been through several traumatic events and I have no problem sharing them with you in my videos. I know that my lessons will be a blessing and transform someone else's life. Be sure to subscribe to my channel if this is the information you want to hear more about. Feel free to share this video with others you think this message can help. Again, thanks for checking out my video. It's greatly appreciated. #tonetta Clay

    14 min
  • How to Make a Couples Vision Board for the New Year

    Video Podcast Episode #144

    Creating a Couples Vision Board can help you and your partner dream together. Here are three things to think about to get you both started in creating your Couples Vision Board.
    Need help improving the positive communication with your partner and decreasing the miscommunication and arguing I created something that will help called Connecting Conversations: Enhancing Communication in Romantic Relationships ebook.
    If you want and need to improve your relationship conversations pick up the ebook today.
    https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1807907978
    Will you and your partner create a Couples Vision Board? Let me know in comments.
    Thanks for checking out my video. Im helping you heal your life and relationships while bouncing back one day at a time.
    🙏I offer one on one Relationship & Life Coaching.
    If you'd like to work with me 1 on 1 click the link below to find out how:
    https://linktr.ee/tonettaclay
    📘📙Get the ebook Connecting Conversations: Enhancing Communication in Romantic Relationships. This ebook is for couples who keep missing the mark when you're having conversations about changes outside and inside the bedroom. You're having a difficult time having those hard conversations. Then this ebook is for you. Pick it up today by clicking the link below.
    https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1807907978
    ❤️❤️Get your Self Discovery Journal with Prompts to start rediscovering who you are and what you want in life. Get it at my Etsy Shop by clicking the link below
    https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1831245755
    🎙️❤️ Social Worker Coach Podcast ❤️🎙️
    I always got something to say and i don't hold back. I talk about things most folks think, but don't say ehen it comes to life, relationships, the office and business. There's personal development sessions where I read books that can help you think and grow.
    🎤🎙️The Social Worker Coach Podcast is on Spotify as well as your favorite podcast platform. Take a listen by clicking the link below.
    https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZzcilBJWBfgr7EIGvgcoH
    A little about me...
    I'm a Social Worker and Certified Life Coach, I will share my experiences and lessons as I know they'll help others. I have a few decades of life and professional experience under my belt in the office. I have been through several traumatic events and I have no problem sharing them with you in my videos. I know that my lessons will be a blessing and transform someone else's life.
    Be sure to subscribe to my channel if this is the information you want to hear more about. Feel free to share this video with others you think this message can help.
    Again, thanks for checking out my video. It's greatly appreciated.
    #tonetta Clay

    11 min
  • I'm Redesigning My Life at Age 48

    In this podcast video I am talking about how I am redesigning my life at age 48. This is podcast epidsode #143 at the Social Worker Coach. I am talking about how it's never too late to make changes in your life. I talk about the changes I am making and why. I hope this video inspires someone to start making changes in their own lives.
    Let me know in the comments what's the number 1 change you want to make in your life.
    Thanks for checking out my video. Im helping you heal your life and relationships while bouncing back one day at a time.
    🙏I offer one on one Relationship & Life Coaching.
    If you'd like to work with me 1 on 1 click the link below to find out how:
    https://linktr.ee/tonettaclay
    📘📙Get the ebook Connecting Conversations: Enhancing Communication in Romantic Relationships. This ebook is for couples who keep missing the mark when you're having conversations about changes outside and inside the bedroom. You're having a difficult time having those hard conversations. Then this ebook is for you. Pick it up today by clicking the link below.
    https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1807907978
    ❤️❤️Get your Self Discovery Journal with Prompts to start rediscovering who you are and what you want in life. Get it at my Etsy Shop by clicking the link below
    https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1831245755
    🎙️❤️ Social Worker Coach Podcast ❤️🎙️
    I always got something to say and i don't hold back. I talk about things most folks think, but don't say ehen it comes to life, relationships, the office and business. There's personal development sessions where I read books that can help you think and grow.
    🎤🎙️The Social Worker Coach Podcast is on Spotify as well as your favorite podcast platform. Take a listen by clicking the link below.
    https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZzcilBJWBfgr7EIGvgcoH
    A little about me...
    I'm a Social Worker and Certified Life Coach, I will share my experiences and lessons as I know they'll help others. I have a few decades of life and professional experience under my belt in the office. I have been through several traumatic events and I have no problem sharing them with you in my videos. I know that my lessons will be a blessing and transform someone else's life.
    Be sure to subscribe to my channel if this is the information you want to hear more about. Feel free to share this video with others you think this message can help.
    Again, thanks for checking out my video. It's greatly appreciated.
    #tonetta Clay

    30 min
  • How to Quit Being Me / Reddit Life Story / Triggering

    This video podcast is triggering for some. It's a Reddit Life Story with someone asking about How to Quit Being Me. This person is young and sounds like they have given up on life because of issues they are facing. Many people go through things like this. Mental health is real and needing help is real. But also, is learning to be yourself and being unapologetic about whatever type of person you want to be. One thing I do know is that social media can tell you all types of things, but it's up to you to create the life you want.
    Here's the Reddit Life Story. Let me know your thoughts and advice for this person in the comments.
    Thanks for checking out my video. Im helping you heal your life and relationships while bouncing back one day at a time.
    🙏I offer one on one Relationship & Life Coaching.
    If you'd like to work with me 1 on 1 click the link below to find out how:
    https://linktr.ee/tonettaclay
    📘📙Get the ebook Connecting Conversations: Enhancing Communication in Romantic Relationships. This ebook is for couples who keep missing the mark when you're having conversations about changes outside and inside the bedroom. You're having a difficult time having those hard conversations. Then this ebook is for you. Pick it up today by clicking the link below.
    https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1807907978
    ❤️❤️Get your Self Discovery Journal with Prompts to start rediscovering who you are and what you want in life. Get it at my Etsy Shop by clicking the link below
    https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1831245755
    🎙️❤️ Social Worker Coach Podcast ❤️🎙️
    I always got something to say and i don't hold back. I talk about things most folks think, but don't say ehen it comes to life, relationships, the office and business. There's personal development sessions where I read books that can help you think and grow.
    🎤🎙️The Social Worker Coach Podcast is on Spotify as well as your favorite podcast platform. Take a listen by clicking the link below.
    https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZzcilBJWBfgr7EIGvgcoH
    A little about me...
    I'm a Social Worker and Certified Life Coach, I will share my experiences and lessons as I know they'll help others. I have a few decades of life and professional experience under my belt in the office. I have been through several traumatic events and I have no problem sharing them with you in my videos. I know that my lessons will be a blessing and transform someone else's life.
    Be sure to subscribe to my channel if this is the information you want to hear more about. Feel free to share this video with others you think this message can help.
    Again, thanks for checking out my video. It's greatly appreciated.
    #tonetta Clay

    15 min
  • Do I Need a Nanny Cam to Spy on the In-Laws / Reddit Story Relationship Story

    This video is about Reddit Stories Relationship Advice. The question is do I need a nanny cam to prove my in-laws are gossiping about me. When it comes to the in-laws, things can get touchy and emotions can flare. Here's the advice I had for this person.
    Leave your advice about this Reddit Story in the comments.
    Thanks for checking out my video. Im helping you heal your life and relationships while bouncing back one day at a time.
    A little about me...
    I'm a Social Worker and Certified Life Coach, I will share my experiences and lessons as I know they'll help others. I have a few decades of life and professional experience under my belt in the office. I have been through several traumatic events and I have no problem sharing them with you in my videos. I know that my lessons will be a blessing and transform someone else's life.
    Be sure to subscribe to my channel if this is the information you want to hear more about. Feel free to share this video with others you think this message can help.
    🙏I offer one on one Relationship & Life Coaching.
    If you'd like to work with me 1 on 1 click the link below to find out how:
    https://linktr.ee/tonettaclay
    📘📙Get the ebook Connecting Conversations: Enhancing Communication in Romantic Relationships. This ebook is for couples who keep missing the mark when you're having conversations about changes outside and inside the bedroom. You're having a difficult time having those hard conversations. Then this ebook is for you. Pick it up today by clicking the link below.
    https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1807907978
    ❤️❤️Get your Self Discovery Journal with Prompts to start rediscovering who you are and what you want in life. Get it at my Etsy Shop by clicking the link below
    https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1831245755
    🎙️❤️ Social Worker Coach Podcast ❤️🎙️
    I always got something to say and i don't hold back. I talk about things most folks think, but don't say ehen it comes to life, relationships, the office and business. There's personal development sessions where I read books that can help you think and grow.
    🎤🎙️The Social Worker Coach Podcast is on Spotify as well as your favorite podcast platform. Take a listen by clicking the link below.
    https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZzcilBJWBfgr7EIGvgcoH
    Again, thanks for checking out my video. It's greatly appreciated.
    #tonetta Clay

    11 min
  • Fulfilling Kinks / Disinterest in Orgasm / Initiating Sex // Reddit Sex Advice

    This video is about Reddit Sex Advice Stories. These are interesting and I'm sure others are struggling in these areas as well. I hope my advice and tips help as you navigate your bedroom.
    The Reddit Stories Sex Advice topics are:
    1. I want my wife to fulfill my kink. She wasn't into it at first but now she is. Should i be worried?
    2.Her disinterest to orgasm.
    3.How can i initiate sex?
    Thanks for checking out my video. Im helping you heal your life and relationships while bouncing back one day at a time.
    A little about me...
    I'm a Social Worker and Certified Life Coach, I will share my experiences and lessons as I know they'll help others. I have a few decades of life and professional experience under my belt in the office. I have been through several traumatic events and I have no problem sharing them with you in my videos. I know that my lessons will be a blessing and transform someone else's life.
    Be sure to subscribe to my channel if this is the information you want to hear more about. Feel free to share this video with others you think this message can help.
    🙏I offer one on one Relationship & Life Coaching.
    If you'd like to work with me 1 on 1 click the link below to find out how:
    https://linktr.ee/tonettaclay
    📘📙Get the ebook Connecting Conversations: Enhancing Communication in Romantic Relationships. This ebook is for couples who keep missing the mark when you're having conversations about changes outside and inside the bedroom. You're having a difficult time having those hard conversations. Then this ebook is for you. Pick it up today by clicking the link below.
    https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1807907978
    ❤️❤️Get your Self Discovery Journal with Prompts to start rediscovering who you are and what you want in life. Get it at my Etsy Shop by clicking the link below
    https://thesocialworkercoach.etsy.com/listing/1831245755
    🎙️❤️ Social Worker Coach Podcast ❤️🎙️
    I always got something to say and i don't hold back. I talk about things most folks think, but don't say ehen it comes to life, relationships, the office and business. There's personal development sessions where I read books that can help you think and grow.
    🎤🎙️The Social Worker Coach Podcast is on Spotify as well as your favorite podcast platform. Take a listen by clicking the link below.
    https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZzcilBJWBfgr7EIGvgcoH
    Again, thanks for checking out my video. It's greatly appreciated.
    #tonetta Clay

    21 min

About Wind Down Readings

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Wind Down Readings is a space to slow down, relax and escape into a good story. Join Tonetta Clay for readings, reflections, and conversations inspired by books, stories, and the things that make us…