In this episode, we talk fear!

Link to Beleaf in Fatherhood episode mentioned: CHRISTMAS GRINCH PRANK (PLUS NEW GRINCH SONG)

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In this episode, I discuss the lack of belonging I've felt as a result of so much that's happened in America. Today's episode is a true example of what it means for Yvette to be unplugged. I apologize in advance for the snot and tears, but this podcast is a journey NOT a destination. I hope you are doing well. 

If you wanna check out more content by Tabitha Brown, click here.

If you think you'd enjoy watching the podcast more than listening, then please sign up to be a patron here! With your membership, you will also be able to participate in "Yvette's Night In." This will be a couple times a month where I will hang out live with patrons to play games, or just simply talk. I will also be starting a book club in February for our Patrons. We will be reading Keep Your Love On by Danny Silk.

The song I butchered singing is called "Encourage Yourself" by Donald Lawrence!

Link to After the Rain by Alex Elle: https://amzn.to/3bCTRqa

As you may have guessed by reading the title, in this episode I reflect on the lessons I've learned from 2020. This time of year always seems to bring about a lot of reflection, so I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon and share some of mine. Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast, I am looking forward to processing more alongside you and hope you will join me over on IG: @yvette_unplugged.

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Join me over on IG:

Podcast IG| @Yvette_Unplugged

Yvette's IG| @MrsMelanin

You may or may not know this, but I am a huge headwrap junkie! I have partnered with The Wrap Life to offer you all a 10% discount when you use my code to shop. The code is "MRSMELANIN10." Enter the code at checkout to receive your 10% off. Xo!

I also co-host How Married Are You?! alongside my husband if you're interested in checking out a marriage podcast. You can also find episodes of our podcast on youtube! If you'd like to become a patron supporter of the podcast and be able to WATCH this podcast while listening, please find us over at Patreon.Com/HMAY!

Family YouTube Channel| Beleaf in Fatherhood

I also have a blog that I have not been too consistent writing on, but who knows what the new year will bring. Haha! If you're interested in catching up on past reflections, go check it out: Mrs. Melanin, Exposed!

In this episode, I discuss contentment. I always feel self conscious about having a lack of contentment, but I think I’m beginning to think about it differently. Listen in as I share some thoughts that were provoked from another podcast I listen to.

Netflix Movie Referenced: Self Made

Inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker

HMAY Episode Referenced: He Doesn’t Understand the Pressure I’m Under (Ep. 96)

Let’s Talk Podcast: Battling Discontentment

With Jasmine Holmes, Melissa Kruger & Jackie Hill Perry

She Reads Truth Bible mentioned: https://amzn.to/31zuvEw

I know. I know. I’ve been MIA. I’ve wanted to take up space here, but have feared coming off as “the angry black woman.” Over the past few weeks I have come to terms with the fact that I’ve been grieving. In today’s episode, I share some of what I’ve been chewing on. So glad to be “back.”

Black Love Article| Defunding the Police

https://blacklove.com/defunding-the-police-explained/

The History of Policing in the United States

https://plsonline.eku.edu/sites/plsonline.eku.edu/files/the-history-of-policing-in-us.pdf

Unlocking Us Podcast| David Kessler and Brene Brown on Grief and Finding Meaning

https://brenebrown.com/podcast/david-kessler-and-brene-on-grief-and-finding-meaning/

Finding Meaning by David Kessler

https://amzn.to/2YvQTN0

Based on Celeste Ng's 2017 bestseller, "Little Fires Everywhere" follows the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. In this episode, we look take a look at the theme of motherhood in this series. This series is full of so many themes that include: motherhood, surrogacy, race, class, sexuality, art, adolescence, choice/abortion, finance, white matriarchy, etc. However, this month the focus is motherhood. In this conversation, if you've seen the series for yourself, you will know we were not able to capture even half the conversations we could've had on motherhood. However, we got the conversation rolling. There are definitely spoilers in this episode, so if you have not watched the series and plan to, you will want to hold off on listening to this conversation. Enjoy!

Click here to watch Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu.

Purchase the original book here.

Join me over on IG:

Podcast IG| @Yvette_Unplugged

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You may or may not know this, but I am a huge headwrap junkie! I have partnered with The Wrap Life to offer you all a 10% discount when you use my code to shop. The code is "MRSMELANIN." Enter the code at checkout to receive your 10% off. Xo!

I also co-host How Married Are You?! alongside my husband if you're interested in checking out a marriage podcast. You can also find episodes of our podcast on youtube! If you'd like to become a patron supporter of the podcast, please find us over at Patreon.Com/HMAY!

Family Vlog on YouTube| Beleaf in Fatherhood

I also have a blog that I have not been too consistent writing on, but who knows what the new year will bring. Haha! If you're interested in catching up on past reflections, go check it out: Mrs. Melanin, Exposed!

In this episode, I chat with my mom about her childhood, the way she "mothered" my brothers and me, as well as how the context of our relationship has pivoted into my own marriage and motherhood experience. This episode was such a sweet treat for me, and I am confident you all will enjoy it too! Happy Hump Day!

Join me over on IG:

Podcast IG| @Yvette_Unplugged

Yvette's IG| @MrsMelanin

You may or may not know this, but I am a huge headwrap junkie! I have partnered with The Wrap Life to offer you all a 10% discount when you use my code to shop. The code is "MRSMELANIN." Enter the code at checkout to receive your 10% off. Xo!

I also co-host How Married Are You?! alongside my husband if you're interested in checking out a marriage podcast. You can also find episodes of our podcast on youtube! If you'd like to become a patron supporter of the podcast, please find us over at Patreon.Com/HMAY!

Family Vlog on YouTube| Beleaf in Fatherhood

I also have a blog that I have not been too consistent writing on, but who knows what the new year will bring. Haha! If you're interested in catching up on past reflections, go check it out: Mrs. Melanin, Exposed!

In today's episode, I invited my friend Charlotte to chat with me to give you guys an inside perspective of being married to YouTubers. Our stories are similar, in that, our hubbies began their own YouTube journeys for different reasons and we just came alongside for the ride. This will be a different kind of episode today, but still worth listening to! Enjoy! Xoxo!

To find Charlotte, check her out on...

Instagram: @ca.pt

YouTube: Captivative (Personal Vlog)

YouTube: AsCedbyMe (Family Vlog)

Podcast: CedbyCharlotte

Join me over on IG:

Podcast IG| @Yvette_Unplugged

Yvette's IG| @MrsMelanin

You may or may not know this, but I am a huge headwrap junkie! I have partnered with The Wrap Life to offer you all a 10% discount when you use my code to shop. The code is "MRSMELANIN." Enter the code at checkout to receive your 10% off. Xo!

I also co-host How Married Are You?! alongside my husband if you're interested in checking out a marriage podcast. You can also find episodes of our podcast on youtube! If you'd like to become a patron supporter of the podcast, please find us over at Patreon.Com/HMAY!

Family Vlog on YouTube| Beleaf in Fatherhood

I also have a blog that I have not been too consistent writing on, but who knows what the new year will bring. Haha! If you're interested in catching up on past reflections, go check it out: Mrs. Melanin, Exposed!

In this episode of Yvette, Unplugged I discuss my issue of control and the impact it’s had from childhood into adulthood. Listen in as I process some of the things I’ve been reading and discussions I’ve been having!

Click here to check out/purchase the book referenced: The Road Back to You by Ian Cron & Suzanne Stabile

>>Both authors have podcasts you may wanna check out to learn more about enneagrams:

Ian Cron on Typology

Suzanne Stabile on The Enneagram Journey

HMAY Episode Referenced: https://youtu.be/0n3-Z0z-gek

Join me over on IG:

Podcast IG| @Yvette_Unplugged

Yvette's IG| @MrsMelanin

You may or may not know this, but I am a huge headwrap junkie! I have partnered with The Wrap Life to offer you all a 10% discount when you use my code to shop. The code is "MRSMELANIN." Enter the code at checkout to receive your 10% off. Xo!

I also co-host How Married Are You?! alongside my husband if you're interested in checking out a marriage podcast. You can also find episodes of our podcast on youtube! If you'd like to become a patron supporter of the podcast, please find us over at Patreon.Com/HMAY!

Family Vlog on YouTube| Beleaf in Fatherhood

I also have a blog that I have not been too consistent writing on, but who knows what the new year will bring. Haha! If you're interested in catching up on past reflections, go check it out: Mrs. Melanin, Exposed!