ALL THINGS PUNTA CANA & LIFE from my Perspective - an African American expat woman from Atlanta!
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Welcome to 'It’s About DAMN Time' with Jarratt DAMN, the podcast dedicated to your journey of self-improvement and personal growth! Join Jarratt as he fearlessly dives into the depths of mental health, fitness, relationships, and mindset shifting, sharing his own transformative experiences and insightful conversations to inspire you to become the best version of yourself. From conquering fears to finding motivation, each episode is packed with practical advice and motivational insights to em ...
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It's All in My Head: When Overthinking Becomes Self-Sabotage
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Welcome back, DAMN FAM, to It’s About DAMN Time! This week, I'm diving deep into a topic that hits home for a lot of us—overthinking. If you’re anything like me, you've probably spent nights replaying conversations, analyzing your every move, or holding yourself back from making big decisions because of that internal critic. Well, let’s talk about …
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Fight for the Life You Want: Battling Through Adversity and Defying the Odds
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In this week's episode of It’s About DAMN Time, I'm digging deep into the realities of facing life's challenges head-on. It’s been a week of raw emotion—from career uncertainties to reliving the loss of my dad two years ago, and navigating the stress of the recent election results. I’ve felt every bit of anxiety, fear, and doubt that so many of us …
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Can We Get Kinky Tonight? How to Tell Your Partner What You Really Want (Featuring Safiya Darling)
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This week’s episode dives into an essential but often unspoken topic: How to share your sexual desires and fantasies with your partner—without the shame or awkwardness. Just in time for the final days of National Kink Month, I’m sitting down with Safiya Darling, a Black Sex Educator and BDSM/Kink Specialist, who’s here to break it all down. Safiya …
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Living in Your Truth: Embracing Authenticity to Strengthen Connections
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In this insightful episode of It’s About DAMN Time, host I dive deep into the importance of living authentically and how embracing vulnerability can strengthen your connections. Reflecting on personal experiences from this past weekend's Afros & Audio podcast conference, I share how networking, emotional expression, and being truly seen by others c…
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Redefining Life at 40: Navigating After Divorce and Starting Anew (Featuring Shanna Stevenson)
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Welcome back to another episode of It’s About DAMN Time! This week, I’m diving deep with Shanna Stevenson, who is entering a new chapter in her life at 40. We talk about everything from the emotional journey of going through a divorce to what it means to truly find yourself after years of putting everyone else first. This episode is all about trans…
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A Different Road: Why Going Vegan is More Than Just a Diet Change (Featuring Marquita Henderson)
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In this episode of It’s About Damn Time, I sit down with Marquita Henderson, who recently celebrated her first anniversary of going vegan, to explore her journey of self-discovery through a plant-based lifestyle. We dive into how switching to a vegan diet has not only transformed her relationship with food but also improved her overall health and w…
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Nothing To Lose: Getting Out of Your Way and Pursuing Your Passion
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In this episode, I share my personal journey of facing panic attacks and the emotional turmoil following my job loss. I discuss the challenges of job searching, the importance of support and communication during tough times, and how I am embracing change by building a podcast agency, D.A.M.N Solutions. I emphasize the need to overcome self-doubt an…
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Practice What You Preach: The Power of Accountability in Health & Wellness
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In this episode of It’s About DAMN Time, I’m diving deep into my personal journey of health, wellness, and self-discovery. I’ve always believed in the power of accountability, but recently, I’ve been challenged to truly practice what I preach. So, I’m opening up about the real struggles I’ve faced on my wellness journey and the importance of holdin…
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The Blueprint to Success: How Strategic Planning Can Turn Dreams to Reality (Featuring Dominic Lawson)
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In this episode, I sit down with the award-winning podcast producer and host, Dominic Lawson, to discuss his core belief that "success is ninety percent planning and ten percent execution." Together, we dive deep into what success truly looks like, the importance of strategic planning, and the key elements that help turn dreams into reality. Domini…
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Band-Aids Over Bullet Holes: Discover Effective Strategies for Anxiety Relief
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Ever felt like you're just putting Band-aids on bullet holes when it comes to managing your anxiety? In this episode, I dive deep into the world of anxiety and share practical strategies that go beyond quick fixes. We'll explore how to identify your triggers, address the root causes, and discover effective techniques for managing and preventing anx…
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No Matter What They Say: Embrace the Power of Not Giving a F*ck (Featuring Paula Sima)
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This week, I'm sitting down with Paula Sima, host of the unapologetically bold podcast, Talk Shit With P. In our conversation, we dive deep into the art of not giving a f*ck—yep, you heard that right! It’s time to stop letting other people's opinions control your life and start living for YOU. Paula and I kick things off by reminiscing about how we…
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Free Yourself: Shift Your Negative Mindset and Reshape Your Life
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In this episode of It’s About DAMN Time with Jarratt DAMN, we’re diving deep into the transformative power of mindset. I walk you through four proven methods to help you break free from negative self-talk and reshape your life: cognitive restructuring, practicing self-compassion, gratitude journaling, and mindfulness meditation. I share personal ex…
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I Ain't Stressin' Today: How a Stress Detox Can Change Your Life
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Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? It might be time for a stress detox! In this episode of It's About DAMN Time, I dive deep into the world of stress management and introduce you to a powerful tool for reclaiming your peace of mind. We'll explore what a stress detox really is, why it's essential for your overall well-being, and how to creat…
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In this episode of It’s About DAMN Time, I dive deep into my recent personal battles and the importance of self-care. Reflecting on the challenges I've faced physically, mentally, and emotionally, I share my journey of making the crucial decision to prioritize my well-being. It's a candid discussion about recognizing when it's time to pour into one…
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Creating Good Habits: A Step-by-Step Guide to Success in Any Aspect of Life REWIND (Featuring Ty Nichols)
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This week on It’s About DAMN Time, we’re bringing back an audience favorite episode with the one and only Ty Nichols, aka The Habit Strategist. Ty is a Tiny Habits® Certified Coach, renowned Behavior Design Expert, and a master at helping leaders and organizations optimize their performance through effective habit formation. In this episode, Ty and…
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The Secret Sauce: Mastering Consistency Inspired by Kobe Bryant
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This week as I am recovering from COVID (again), I was reflective of how consistency has helped boost me in the last few months. In this episode of It's About DAMN Time, we dive into "The Secret Sauce: Kobe Bryant's Consistency Code to Conquer Your Goals." Drawing from the legendary Mamba Mentality, we explore how Kobe Bryant's relentless consisten…
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Loving Myself Out Loud: How to Finally Ditch the Doubts & Celebrate You (Featuring Jhazzmyn Joiner)
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In this episode of It’s About DAMN Time with Jarratt DAMN, I have the pleasure of speaking with the incomparble Jhazzmyn Joiner, also known as Jhazzy Jhane. Together, we dive deep into the concept of loving oneself out loud. We explore the distinction between internal and external self-love, emphasizing the importance of being intentional with self…
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You Know My Style: Navigating Relationships Based on Attachment Styles (Featuring Dr. Jannis Moody)
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Ever feel like you and your partner speak different relationship languages? This episode of It’s About DAMN Time dives deep into the world of attachment styles with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jannis Moody. We explore the four main attachment styles: Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized, and how they influence our thoughts, feelings, …
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No Apologies: Finding New Ways to Express Emotions as a Black Man
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This week I am calling an audible to end my Black Men's Health Month series on my own terms. Inspired by the sudden passing of my coworker, Wendi Longo, this episode I am reflecting on the importance of living life unapologetically and I'm exploring why I struggles to do so. I discuss the impact of suppressing anger and the need for black men to fi…
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The Power is Yours: Building Strong Black Male Friendships (with ProStars Charlie Cheatham & Garren Bunton)
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Feeling isolated? Craving connection? This episode dives deep into the power of Black male friendships! Longtime friends Jarratt, Charlie, and Garren - aka The ProStars - reunite on It's About DAMN Time! Their 20-year brotherhood is a testament to the strength and importance of male friendships. They reminisce about their college days, rapping toge…
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Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in the Black Community (Featuring Blaise Harris)
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We're back for another episode dedicated to Black Men's Health Month. This time, we're diving deep into a topic that often gets swept under the rug: mental health. In this episode, Blaise Harris, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and host of The Dope Black Therapist Podcast, joins me for a powerful conversation about shattering the stigma s…
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New Work Out Plan: Fitness Hacks for Busy Black Men (Featuring Coach Tae)
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Struggling to find the time to prioritize your health and fitness? In this first episode of Black Men's Health Month here on It’s About DAMN Time, we designed specifically for busy Black men looking to get in shape and improve their overall well-being. Host Jarratt Damn chats with Coach Tae, a seasoned fitness professional specializing in 'Holistic…
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Just to Get By: Pushing Through Frustration When You're Tired
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This week I am focused on the challenges of the mid-year grind and the struggle to stay motivated and productive. This is the part of the year for me that seems the hardest. Especially when life is life-ing. I want emphasize the importance of taking small steps to improve and overcome obstacles. Plus I am announcing the upcoming Men's Health Month …
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I'm Focused, Man: Navigating Distractions on the Path to Your Dreams (Featuring Jessica Wise)
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Feeling stuck on the path to your dreams? This episode is your roadmap to laser focus and achieving your full potential. Jarratt DAMN and Jessica Wise, founder of Audacity Magazine & Events, dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of pursuing creative endeavors. Here's what you'll learn: Strategies to silence your inner critic and overcome self-…
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Gut Check: Unveiling the Hidden Powerhouse of Health (Featuring Cassandre Dunbar)
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This week I am talking to Doctor, Podcaster, and Content Creator, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar. Cassandre is the creator/host of the award-winning wellness podcast called Be Well, Sis. Cassandre and I discuss discuss the importance of good health and gut health. We explore the impact of processed foods on gut health and the symptoms of inflammation and imb…
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Navigating Life's Path: How Human Design Can Guide Your Journey to Fulfillment (Featuring Karyn Paige)
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This week I am talking to Facilitator, Speaker, and Coach...Karyn Paige. Karyn Paige is a certified Informed Practitioner of Human Design. She is here to help people find alignment by blending energy work and self-compassion to imagine the possibilities of a liberated world for themselves and the collective. Karyn and I discuss tackling the subject…
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Leaving Behind the Poison: Escaping From Toxic Workplaces and Finding Freedom (Featuring StephyKiss)
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This week I am talking to Content Producer, Creator, and Podcaster...StephyKiss. StephyKiss is podcast producer for Not Just Another Sex Podcast, The Real Mama Pod, and Take Two with Tiffany Laryn Stephy and I discuss how she broke free from a toxic work environment. We breakdown what is a toxic workplace and how her particular experience moved her…
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Take a Chance, Honey: Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone to Living Life
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This week I am solo and talking about stepping outside of your comfort zone. Last week was all about reflection as a I make some transitions in my life. Instead of sitting in it and complaining, I wanted to get myself out of this rut. I take a look at what are the benefits of breaking out of your comfort zones and what breaking out of my comfort zo…
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Stop Procrastinating and Start Winning (Featuring Sandy B)
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This week I am talking to Coach, Author, and Podcast Host...Sandy B. Sandra Barker-McIntosh seamlessly blends her financial expertise with a passionate flair for coaching, inspiring individuals and groups to achieve their personal and professional aspirations. She is the host of 90 Day Wins, a podcast that dives deep into the topics that matter mos…
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Diabetes UNplugged: Dating While Diabetic
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Who's ready for bonus content? For this special presentation, I am actually in the guest chair as I am featured on an episode of Diabetes UNplugged with Nia Henry. We discuss how my type 2 diabetes diagnosis impacted my dating life. I reveal how I navigated through the initial shock of finding out I had diabetes months after my marriage ended and m…
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Locked Up: Distinguishing Between Support & Self-Validation
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This week I am solo this week and going a bit off the reservation because... I GOT ARRESTED!!! No, I am not joking. Yes, I am just as shocked as you and I recount the horrible ordeal it was and how exactly it happen. Plus, I give the lesson that I learn that came to me sitting in a cell for a couple of hours. All of this and so much more...It's Abo…
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Feed Your Soul: Exploring Spiritual Practices on Your Personal Growth Featuring Zoë Flowers
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This week I am talking to Healing Practitioner, Content Creator, and Fellow Jay-Z Fan...Zoë Flowers. Zoë Flowers is an accomplished author, advocate, and healing practitioner with a diverse body of work spanning multiple mediums Together, we delve into the transformative power of spiritual practices like Tarot, Reiki, and Astrology. Discover how sl…
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The Grind Don't Stop: Learning How to Navigate Work-Life Balance (Featuring Adell Coleman)
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In this episode of "It's About DAMN Time," we dive deep into the world of work-life balance with the remarkable Adell Coleman. Adell wears multiple hats as a podcast host, producer, and COO of a digital entertainment company, all while being a devoted wife and mother of two. Despite her impressive career, Adell shares candidly about the internal st…
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The World Was Too Loud: A Story of Burnout, Physical Exhaustion, and Not Giving a F***!
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This week I am back from a 8 week hiatus. Man, that was a long time. Did I know I was gonna be gone that long? No Did I kind of leave unexpectedly? Yes. Did I have some major issues going on? Well you know me...I'm gonna tell you. So sit back as this week, I talk about burnout, Seasonal Affective Disorder, financial struggles, and going to a very d…
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Learning To Take Control Of Your Peace: My New Year's Mentality
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This week I am one day into the new year and I have a whole different mentality. I am going to embrace my Leo Rising Energy but before I go there, I have to learn how to control my peace. This week I reflect on how elusive peace has been for me but I don't think I was looking for it in the right places or ready for it. I also warn people who ask fo…
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Show Them Who You Are: Reflecting On 2023 & Exploring New Possibilities
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This week is the last podcast episode of the year. (I'm taking next week off) So I had to reflect on the year that was for me. This was supposed to be my year. But how do I rate my year from my personal goals, business goals, how I did with my relationships? I take the time to have a simple but open conversation with myself and truly rate how I did…
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Give Me 50 Feet: Exploring the Reasons I Push People Away (Featuring Monique Lemmon)
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This week I am talking to entrepreneur, podcaster, and my good friend...Monique Lemmon. Monique is 1/3 of the UNestablished Podcast and Owner of the Lemmon Touch So I kinda ambushed Mo in being on my podcast for the 4th time ( the all-time record)! I recently have had people pretty much tell me that I push people away. Something that I am completel…
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YOU DESERVE IT: Lessons Learned from My Day in Brooklyn
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This week I am still on a high from my 24 hours in Brooklyn this past weekend. I went to the Book of HOV exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library. Spending a day in Brooklyn gave me so much. I am inspired, motivated, excited, and finally start wrapping my mind around the concept that I DESERVE THE THINGS I WANT OUT OF LIFE!!! Plus...I cried. Real Tea…
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Walking in Your Purpose: Finding Your Path Unexpectedly
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This week I am solo recording about some thoughts I had in the before I took a nap. Hey we have all had that inspiration that hits us in the most random times. I truly was inspired by my return to Louisiana last week. After I had talks this week with my mom, Mike, Aunt, cousin, and some friends...it finally hit me that I am truly walking into my pu…
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Dominating DAMN Diabetes: Entry #3 - The Setback
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This bonus podcast series is called Dominating DAMN Diabetes sponsored by Queen Eatz Nutrition and Diabetes Unplugged. This is my personal journey to reverse my type 2 diabetes with nutrition, exercise, and stress management using the knowledge and expertise from Medina Henry FNTP, founder of Queen Eatz Nutrition and Host of Diabetes Unplugged Podc…
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Crafting Success: Essential Tools for Every Entrepreneur (Featuring Nikki Porcher)
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This week I am talking to Entrepreneur, Community Builder, and Philanthropist...Nikki Porcher. Nikki is the founder of Buy From A Black Woman, a nonprofit that ensures that Black women have the tools and resources in order to succeed as entrepreneurs. Nikki and I discuss the foundational skills and tools necessary for success in the business world!…
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Dominating DAMN Diabetes: Entry #2 - After the Reboot
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This bonus podcast series is called Dominating DAMN Diabetes sponsored by Queen Eatz Nutrition and Diabetes Unplugged. This is my personal journey to reverse my type 2 diabetes with nutrition, exercise, and stress management using the knowledge and expertise from Medina Henry FNTP, founder of Queen Eatz Nutrition and Host of Diabetes Unplugged Podc…
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Stress Less, Weigh Less: The Connection Between Stress and Weight - Featuring Medina Henry
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This week I am talking to Nutritionist, Content Creator, and Podcaster... Medina Henry. Medina is Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner that is dedicated to empowering individuals worldwide in their journey to take charge of their health and reverse pre- and type two diabetes Medina and I delved deep into the complex relationship between stre…
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Dominating DAMN Diabetes: Entry #1 - The 5 Day Blood Sugar Reboot
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I am creating a special bonus series. This bonus podcast series is called Dominating DAMN Diabetes sponsored by Queen Eatz Nutrition and Diabetes Unplugged. This is my personal journey to reverse my type 2 diabetes with nutrition, exercise, and stress management using the knowledge and expertise from Medina Henry FNTP, founder of Queen Eatz Nutriti…
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Reclaiming Your Self-Image: 5 Steps to a Positive You
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This week I am talking to your negative self image. Yes, I am talking to you!!! We all have it at times but it's time to reclaim the real you and get rid of the person that is so used to negative self-talk, you insult yourself before any one would and way more than any person deserves. I take a look at my origins of my negative self image and how I…
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Why I Am Single? Having An Honest Talk & Unpacking The Reasons Why
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This week I am answering a hard hitting question... Why Am I Single! Like always I do the research and really explore reasons from top relationship experts. Priority Shifting, Baggage from Past Relationships, Inability to be Vulnerable...they are all here. But I really take an opportunity to do some work and pull from my soul why I feel I am single…
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Parenting Parents: Dealing with Aging Parents and Attempting to Keep Pushin'
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This week I am solo talking about the wild ride of the last two weeks. Life has definitely been life-ing so I wanted to give you an update on my mom, my dad, my daughter, and the BLK Pod Festival I recently attended. What do you do when your parents are aging and you have to make sure they are good from far away. I unpack those emotions that come o…
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Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of a Morning Routine
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This week I am solo to talk about the power of a morning routine. I struggle with the consistency of always being productive and I have been looking for a while to help me. I'll explain why it's so crucial, how it supercharges your productivity, and share insights from successful individuals who swear by it. I also work on what I need to do create …
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Timing Love: When is the Right Age for Kids to Date? (Featuring Irmari Rosario)
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This week I am talking to Podcaster, Mom, and My Co-Host of Parents After Midnight...Irmari Rosario. Irmari is the host of Mom's No Expert Podcast Irmari and I had swapped some interesting stories with our daughters when it comes to dating. So we had to ask when is the right age for kids to date? What does that look like? How do we prepare them? We…
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Art imitates Life: How Art Therapy Helps Expression & Communication REWIND(Featuring Pierra D. Brown)
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In this REWIND, I am talking to Therapist, Artist, and Content Creator...Pierra D. Brown Pierra is a registered Art Therapist and have been practicing art therapy for about 6 years. Pierra and I discuss art therapy. What is it? How is it different from other alternative forms of therapy? Pierra gives us all the answers. We also discuss self-care. I…
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