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This podcast explores the inner workings, struggles, challenges, and beauty of being in a relationship. It goes deep in uncovering how people have overcome challenges to become engaged and then married. It intentionally focuses on getting perspective from married men of color, especially married Black men, while providing a platform where people can learn from their stories. This podcast also highlights the mental burdens that stem from societal pressures, generational curses, gender related ...
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S04.E10 - Terrence Part 3: Fatherhood doesn’t start at birth
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40:15In this episode (Fatherhood doesn’t start at birth), I wrap up my conversation with Terrence as we discuss fatherhood and his growth as a father and husband. We talk about how to be more attentive during your wife’s pregnancy. We discuss the first couple of months after a baby is born and the main focus being survival on all fronts. We highlight th…
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S04.E09 - Terrence Part 2: Playing in the gray area
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48:35In this episode (Playing in the gray area), I continue my conversation with Terrence as we discuss the steps he took to build a solid foundation for his marriage. We talk about how he was challenged in growing intimacy within his relationship and marriage. We discuss the importance of having emotional safety in a relationship as well as how it can …
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"The Future of Black America: What’s Next for Our Community?"
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Relationship Cancel Culture: When Your Past Becomes a Prison
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Money Matters in Love: How to Overcome Financial Struggles Together
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46:58We're diving into one of the most challenging yet crucial aspects of any relationship, managing money. If you are sharing finances with someone, financial struggles are bound to come up at some point. Money touches almost every part of our lives. And when couples aren't on the same page about how to manage it, stress can quickly build.…
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S04.E08 - Terrence Part 1: Trying to protect you from me
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49:02In this episode (Trying to protect you from me), I begin my conversation with Terrence as we discuss him playing the gray prior to marriage and what changed for him in his journey to marriage. We talk about how proposing and getting engaged can feel heavier than actually getting married. We discuss why he waited until he proposed to say “I love you…
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Elevators, Echoes, and Eternal Love: Decoding Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "Luther"
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28:29Send us a text Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" music video isn't just visual content—it's a sacred mirror reflecting the most challenging moments in our relationships. The power of this masterpiece lies not in what's said, but in what's felt; not in motion, but in stillness. The elevator scenes capture that excruciating moment when you're physica…
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S04.E07 - Lamar Part 2: You want someone that chooses you
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49:18In this episode (You want someone that chooses you), I wrap up my conversation with Lamar as we discuss his journey in marriage and fatherhood. We talk about navigating pregnancy issues and an atopic pregnancy. We discuss how you have to move differently in a committed relationship or marriage. We unpack some of the joy he gets from doing things wi…
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Paradise to Peril: The Doctor Who Tried to Kill His Wife
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The Silent Power of Wealth vs. The Bold Voice of Budgeting: Which Builds True Financial Freedom?
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Senator Booker's 25-Hour Marathon: A Fight for Veterans During Government Shutdown
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Stop the Cycle: How to Handle Conflict and Reduce Resentments
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36:02Couples never fighting, means at least one person is catering too much by swallowing their disagreement, which makes things so not interesting. So it may have the appearance of constant joy, but underneath, unspoken resentments are piling up because pretending the differences are not there doesn't work over the long haul. Listen & learn how to make…
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Redefining Resistance: Why Black America Might Sit Out the April 5th Protests
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Cosmic Rebirth: April's Astrological Reset for Every Zodiac Sign
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S04.E06 - Lamar Part 1: There was some healing that I needed
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48:43In this episode (There was some healing that I needed), I begin my conversation with Lamar as we discuss his journey in marriage and learning to trust. We talk about how to shoot your shot at a woman you see rejecting other guys. We discuss the importance of having a ride-or-die partner and someone who is willing to “shoot with you in the gym.” We …
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Girl Math, Boy Math: Fun Trend or Financial Danger?
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Love in the Age of Loneliness: Why Are People More Connected Yet More Isolated?
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S04.E05 - LaDarius Part 2: Healing is not a one day thing
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43:04In this episode (Healing is not a one day thing), I wrap my conversation with LaDarius as we discuss his journey in marriage and faith. We talk about the importance of communicating expectations upfront. We discuss how he and his wife navigated several major life changes - getting pregnant, being engaged, becoming a father, dealing with COVID epide…
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Motherhood & Identity: Rediscovering You Through Sisterhood
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Beyond DNA: Redefining What Makes a Family in Today's World
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The Courtroom vs. The Booth: How Drake's Lawsuit Against UMG Could Change Hip-Hop Forever
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Elevating Love: How Growth, Responsibility & Purpose Strengthen Bonds
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43:28Growth in love requires openness to change, the willingness to challenge old patterns, and the courage to embrace transformation in the pursuit of something greater. It is the conscious effort to evolve together that truly sustains a relationship. Relationships flourish when both partners take accountability seriously.…
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The Situationship Era: Love Without Labels
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S04.E04 - LaDarius Part 1: Your joy is your responsibility
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41:26In this episode (Your joy is your responsibility), I begin my conversation with LaDarius as we tackle how he faced his history, created boundaries, and found happiness as he pursued his now-wife for marriage. We discuss the importance of maintaining boundaries when dating and while trying to grow a deeper relationship with Christ. We talk about nav…
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The Blood Moon Eclipse: A Cosmic Portal for Transformation
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From Financial Struggle to Generational Wealth: Building Your Family's Economic Legacy
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Healing Together: Why Mental Health is a Community Responsibility
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S04.E03 - Allen Part 3: Sometimes you don't want to hear $h!t about yourself
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39:18In this episode (Sometimes you don’t want to hear $h!t about yourself), I wrap up my conversation with Allen and his evolution as a husband and father. We discuss how “good sex” looks different to different people. We talk about the misconceptions of sex and challenges that can come up in that area once married. We explore why women do not usually …
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Toxic Positivity: When "Good Vibes Only" Becomes Harmful to Mental Health
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Divided by Design: Why Black Voices Need Each Other
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TRUST IN LOVE & LIFE: How to build, keep & Repair it
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48:37Trust is basic to the infrastructure of every relationship. Trust goes beyond simple honesty. Trust opens the doors to vulnerability & deeper intimacy. Trust means we are able to share our deepest fears, dreams & our true selves which leads to stronger connections that stand the test of time.By Rhoda Sommer
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Trade Wars and Your Wallet: Unpacking the Economic Fallout
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Boundless Love: The Open Relationship Debate
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Stars Align for March: Your Cosmic Pathway
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S04.E02 - Allen Part 2: Nobody's perfect and no relationship is perfect
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41:46In this episode (Nobody's perfect and no relationship is perfect), I continue my conversation with Allen, exploring the ups and downs of his relationship and journey to marriage. We discuss his five-year engagement and how he navigated this journey with his fiancee. We talk about his rationale for having a child during the COVID epidemic and discus…
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UBI: The Promise and Peril of Universal Income
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S04.E01 - Allen Part 1: I gave her an ultimatum
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39:12In this episode (I gave her an ultimatum), I explore Allen's journey to marriage and challenges that come with dating. I talk to a friend, who's recently married after being engaged for five years, to uncover lessons learned. We discuss navigating life's transitions on one's journey to getting married. We talk about how having a child impacts your …
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Redefining Strength: Embrace Vulnerability and Prioritize Well-Being to Break Free from the Strong Black Woman Stereotype
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Women Finding Love: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Dating
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39:33Dating can be exhausting. Meeting people & dating is a messy business. We humans desire connection so let’s improve your odds for success with online dating. Dating can be confusing with so many choices, the search for a partner can feel like an endless series of trial & error. It can leave you wondering if the right person will ever show up!…
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Decoding Emotional Accountability: Embrace Self-Awareness and Transform Reactions for Personal Empowerment in 2025
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Decoding Kendrick Lamar: Harness Ancestral Wisdom and Spiritual Warfare to Break Generational Cycles and Transform Love
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Kendrick Lamar's Stage as a Canvas for Cultural Dialogue
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Decoding Colorism: Unite for Representation and Challenge Societal Hierarchies to Embrace Equality and Healing
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