Best Difficult Convos Podcasts (2025)

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Life Interrupts Us: A Friendship Forged in Strands, Songs, and Second Chances with Cecille Walks Peace 1:35:38

4d ago1:35:38

1:35:38

A sit down with one of my favorite people in the entire world! In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, join us as we welcome Cecille Walks Peace, acclaimed author of the GG's Gems series and a former principal, for a conversation that goes far beyond her incredible literary journey. Your host shares a unique and deep-rooted history with Cecille…

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Life Interrupts Us: The Maturation of lil Stevie pt. 3 2:16:41

5d ago2:16:41

2:16:41

From Setback to Comeback: Finding Purpose Beyond the Spotlight Last time, Steven shared the genesis of his creative spark and the early days of his artistic pursuits, including singing at weddings and clubs, and even presenting music to Motown. Today, he opens up about the often-unspoken realities of the creative life: the disappointments, the reje…

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Bridging the Gap: Rural Healthcare Access in Rare Disease 36:52

6d ago36:52

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In this episode of Catalyst Convos, hosts Amy Grover and Carrie Ostrea explore the often-overlooked barriers to care faced by rare disease patients in rural communities. Joining them are Darby Gavin from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and Terri Klein, President and CEO of the MPS Society. Darby shares insights from NORD’s natio…

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Life Interrupts Us: MURS!........nuff said! 1:55:44

13d ago1:55:44

1:55:44

Season Two - The Journey of the Creatives Episode 6 - MURS!........nuff said! This week on Life Interrupts Us, we're incredibly honored to sit down with the legendary King of Underground rap, Murs! Get ready for a candid conversation as Murs takes us through his incredible musical journey, shares deeply personal insights into his faith and how he n…

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Life Interrupts Us: The Maturation of lil Stevie pt. 2 2:00:20

17d ago2:00:20

2:00:20

Season Two - The Journey of the Creatives Episode 5 - The Maturation of lil Stevie pt. 2 Welcome back to The Journey of the Creatives! We're thrilled to dive even deeper into Season Two, where we continue our candid conversations with inspiring creatives, exploring the unique paths they've forged, the unexpected detours they've encountered, and the…

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Life Interrupts Us: From NFL Dreams to the Gospel/R&B Scene - A convo with my bro Takim Brown! 1:59:13

20d ago1:59:13

1:59:13

Season Two - The Journey of the Creatives Episode 4 - A Deep Conversation With my Bro Takim Brown. Join us for an incredibly powerful and inspiring conversation with Takim Brown, a man whose life journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and the transformative power of redemption. In this episode, we delve into Takim's remarkable story, tracing …

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Life Interrupts Us: An Intimate Conversation with Author, LaKeisha Williams 1:14:18

1M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Season Two - The Journey of the Creatives Episode 3 - An Intimate Conversation with Author, LaKeisha Williams Join me on Life Interrupts Us for a deeply moving and incredibly important conversation with my niece, LaKeisha Williams. LaKeisha has bravely penned a book, "All Things New," detailing her personal experience with domestic abuse and her co…

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Overcoming Healthcare Hurdles: Inspiring Stories from Laura Romero and Desiree Taliancich 34:04

2M ago34:04

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On this episode of Catalyst Convos, host Amy Grover is joined by Laura Romero, a university student living with epilepsy, and Desiree Taliancich, a nurse practitioner diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS). Together, they dive deep into the unique healthcare challenges in the Hispanic community and share invaluable advice on self-a…

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Life Interrupts Us: Kelly Woolfolk - From School Daze to Free Island Girl 1:21:19

3M ago1:21:19

1:21:19

Season Two - The Journey of the Creatives Episode 2 - Kelly Woolfolk: From School Daze to Free Island Girl We're thrilled to announce the return of Season Two, where we delve into the compelling narratives of today's creatives, spotlighting their individual odysseys, including the inevitable roadblocks and pivots that shaped their paths. This seaso…

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Life Interrupts Us: The Maturation of lil Stevie 1:43:51

3M ago1:43:51

1:43:51

Season Two - The Journey of the Creatives Episode 1 - The Maturation of lil Stevie We're back for more with Season Two where we have conversations with creatives and highlight their individual journeys, including the pitfalls and interruptions they have faced. This season Steven Wayne shares even more about his own personal journey as a creative an…

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Life Interrupts Us: Jayla The Self Esteem Queen - Trauma | Tragedy | Triumph 2:09:36

3M ago2:09:36

2:09:36

A story rarely told: the journey of a young woman who, after experiencing sex trafficking, navigated a hidden world, ultimately using her experiences to rescue others. This narrative explores the complexities of her path, from the challenges of building a clientele to the development of unexpected business acumen. It is a story of survival, resilie…

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Empowered by Experience: Rich Daly on Epilepsy and Leadership 35:58

5M ago35:58

35:58

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Catalyst Convos! Join hosts Amy Grover and Carrie Ostrea as they embark on an inspiring journey with Rich Daly, the Chief Executive Officer of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals. In this captivating discussion, Rich opens up about his personal battle with epilepsy and the profound impact it has had on his life and career. …

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Life Interrupts Us: Men and Romance 48:02

6M ago48:02

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Life Interrupts Us Season One - Relationships The Modern Romantic: Navigating the World of Romantic Transparency In this episode, we're diving deep into the wild world of modern dating. We'll break down the challenges and opportunities that men face today, from juggling work and love to expressing emotions without fear. Join us as we debunk the myt…

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Life Interrupts Us: Low Standards vs Lofty Expectations 41:48

6M ago41:48

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Life Interrupts Us Season One - Relationships Low Standards vs Lofty Expectations: Navigating the Balance of the Relationship Game In this episode, we're diving deep into the messy world of dating and relationships. We'll explore the fine line between having high standards and setting low expectations. Is it possible to balance the two? How do we a…

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Life Interrupts Us: Fathers and Sons with David Lathan 1:46:30

6M ago1:46:30

1:46:30

Life Interrupts Us Season One - Relationships Fathers and Sons: A Real Talk with David Lathan In this episode, host Steven Wayne sits down with young blood David Lathan for a raw and honest conversation about the ups and downs of fatherhood and sonship. They'll dive deep into the challenges and joys of raising a kid, the importance of family, and t…

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Life Interrupts Us: Friendship... Part 2 with Mike Henry 1:11:14

6M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

Life Interrupts Us Season One - Relationships Friends with Benefits: Real Talk About Friendship with Mike Henry In this episode, I sit down with the homie, Mike Henry, for a no-holds-barred conversation about the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of friendship. We'll dissect the difference between fair-weather friends and ride-or-die homies, and ho…

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Life Interrupts Us: Friendship... Part 1 1:01:16

7M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Life Interrupts Us Season One - Relationships Friends with Benefits: The Complexities of Modern Friendship In this episode, I dive deep into the nuanced world of friendship. I'll explore the lines between transactional and personal relationships, and how they often intersect in unexpected ways. From casual acquaintances to lifelong companions, we'l…

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Life Interrupts Us: Like, Love, and Lost with Dr. Jeshana Johnson 1:08:09

7M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Life Interrupts Us Season One - Relationships Like, Love, Lust: A Conversation on Intimacy with Dr. Jeshana Johnson Join me for a raw and honest conversation about intimacy with the fearless Dr. Jeshana Johnson, a sex therapist who's here to break down the barriers. We'll explore the depths of desire, the power of connection, and the art of pleasur…

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Life Interrupts Us: Generational Mistakes vs. Generational Curses with Dr. Gloria Morrow 1:07:00

7M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Life Interrupts Us Season One - Relationships Generational Mistakes vs. Generational Curses: A Deep Dive with Dr. Gloria Ever wondered why certain patterns keep repeating in your family? Join me as I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Gloria to unravel the generational chains that bind us. We'll explore the difference between generational mistakes and…

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Podcast Introduction: Welcome to my world! 38:07

7M ago38:07

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Life Interrupts Us Season One - Relationships Introduction: Welcome to my world! We kicked off our journey with a deep dive into the messy, beautiful world of relationships. From the highs and lows of love to the power of platonic connections, we exposed the raw reality of how life's curveballs can shape our bonds. Whether you're riding the wave of…

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Welcome to Catalyst Convos: Empowering Stories and Expert Insights 1:13

8M ago1:13

1:13

Welcome to Catalyst Convos, a show that brings you a wide range of conversations relevant to those impacted by rare and difficult-to-treat diseases, including Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Epilepsy, and Small Cell Lung Cancer. Featuring genuine experiences from community members and expert perspectives, thes…

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Our Sky Diving Story (aka Air Baptism) 44:10

2+ y ago44:10

44:10

Would you ever go sky diving? On this episode, you'll hear all about ShoShana and P's breathtaking adventure in the sky and how it all went down. Get ready to crack up! If you decide to do this for yourself one day, ShoShana will do it with you! www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5 Star Rating and Leave a Review on Apple …

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S3 E1 Joe's Out 1:06:35

2+ y ago1:06:35

1:06:35

JOE IS FINALLY OUT! Join us as we discuss Joe's Naval Career as a Black Navy Diver, Submariner and Naval Officer and what's next for him as he closes this chapter in his life and opens up the next.By Jenna, Jo, Shana & Parchelle

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Father's Day 2022 1:14:30

3y ago1:14:30

1:14:30

This one is in celebration of Father's Day! On this episode, we experienced our black men being vulnerable and it was so powerful! Right after we threw down on the grill, Marcus, Eddie and April, and Jerome joined us on the podcast. We talked, we cried, we celebrated and shared memories, the good and not so good about our fathers and what their pre…

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A Convo about Vaginal Health with Shavona Holmes 52:36

3y ago52:36

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On this episode, we're joined by Shavona Holmes of Steam Sistahs to talk about vaginal health and the importance of steaming. Her mission is to promote healing and balancing within using the ancient self care routine known as herbal steaming. Steaming is a process that cleanses and revitalizes healing within the uterus, vagina or anus using natural…

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A Special Birthday Episode Celebrating Jenna and Her Story 1:10:21

3y ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Join us in celebrating Jenna's birthday with this special episode! We gathered around the microphone and invited some friends over to give Jenna her birthday flowers aka words of appreciation and love. We also talked about everything from the challenges of raising teenage boys to the importance of friends, so you're in for an entertaining conversat…

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Amplifying Black Voices with Michael Cox Perry 1:08:46

3y ago1:08:46

1:08:46

On this episode, we're joined by the one and only Michael Cox Perry, CEO and Publisher of The Official Black Magazine, the first African American magazine published in San Diego County. Originally founded as Black SD Magazine in 2020, this publication has always been about amplifying Black voices and narratives. Since undergoing a name change in 20…

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Leaving the Corporate World for Entrepreneurship with Bradley Bromlow 51:39

3+ y ago51:39

51:39

Joining us on this episode is Bradley Bromlow! He's from Panama City Florida, and graduated from UF with an EE degree. Joined the Navy and did nuclear power on submarines (where he met Joe). Left the navy for the corporate world and left the corporate world for entrepreneurship. 6 years and 3 businesses later, Brad is happy with the decisions he ma…

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Black in Travel with Nubia Younge 1:17:52

3+ y ago1:17:52

1:17:52

Season 2 of Just Keep Livin is all about Entrepreneurship and we're talking with notable entrepreneurs to learn more about their story, challenges and victories. We're kicking off the season with the Gen X Travel Expert Nubia Younge. Nubia was called to the nomadic lifestyle 5 years ago when she decided to leave the United States on a one-way ticke…

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What Did You Think of the First Season? 1:07:37

3+ y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

It's been 15 episodes ya'll, and we've enjoyed them all. On this episode we recap the entire season and talk about our favorite conversations. What were yours? Let us know! We'll be back next month with a new season with video interviews all dedicated to entrepreneurship! See you in 2022! www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us …

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Why Don't People Change? 58:56

3+ y ago58:56

58:56

Does it frustrate you when you see people in your life go through the same struggles, but don't want to change? How do you deal with it and still love them? On this episode we answer these questions, uncover why we think people don't change and discover some truths within our own selves. www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a…

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What Does Mental Health Look for You Like NOW vs Before? 1:03:55

3+ y ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Times have changed ya'll and mental health has taken on a completely new meaning for each of us. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like for us now vs before, and how we're making it a priority in our lives. Happy Thanksgiving. Remember to Just keep Livin' ✌🏾 www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5 Star Rating and …

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Why Do People be Peoplin'? 1:11:28

3+ y ago1:11:28

1:11:28

This episode is all about People Be Peoplin' and our reactions to them! These are those wild and crazy stories from the news and social media that we all come across, and just keep scrolling. We actually bring them up and talk about them on this episode. It's a silly one, but we hope you enjoy! www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Lea…

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Do You Have Unconditional Love? For Real? 1:04:36

3+ y ago1:04:36

1:04:36

On this episode we talk about the difference between conditional and unconditional love, where it came from, how we were taught it, and what it means especially for us as adults today. www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5 Star Rating and Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Social media Facebook Instagram…

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Can You Pray Away the Gay? 1:20:03

3+ y ago1:20:03

1:20:03

On this episode we discuss our thoughts and feelings about the Netflix documentary “Pray Away.” The ex-leaders and a survivor of the so-called “conversion therapy” movement speak about its hard to the LGBTQ+ community and its devastating persistence. This is another deep one that touches on acceptance, religion, courage and more. www.justkeeplivinp…

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Did Y'all Know About Dr. Ebony's My Therapy Cards? 1:04:42

3+ y ago1:04:42

1:04:42

In this episode, we each take turns answering randomly selected questions from Dr. Ebony's My Therapy Cards! If you haven't heard about them, it's a card deck has been carefully curated by a psychologist woman of color with the intention of helping other women of color grow and elevate in the areas of emotional and mental health! They are so good a…

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How Do We Transform and Transition in Life? with April Laster of Open Heart Leaders 1:23:09

3+ y ago1:23:09

1:23:09

Ya’ll are not ready for this episode! Taking us on a journey through her story is CEO of Open Heart Leaders: April Laster. We talk about the ugly side of trauma, the importance of mentorship, and how to transform in order to transition in life. You have to hear what April said to the man who raped her, what she did to change her workplace for the b…

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Should Black People Go to Therapy? with Diamond Dale (HOME San Diego) 54:14

4y ago54:14

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Joining us for another juicy episode is our girl Diamond Dale, founder of HOME San Diego, a non profit that serves as the connect for black people and black therapists. In this conversation, Diamond shares about her challenges as a product of adoption and the juvenile justice system, and how she became a mental health professional, advocate and lea…

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How Have Your Travel Experiences Impacted You? 55:06

4y ago55:06

55:06

Have you traveled to another country? What about to another state? No matter where you have been, traveling somewhere new opens up so much in you. In this episode, we talk about things like: The places we’ve been across the world How cheap it is to travel Our crazy and funny experiences Airbnb Advice Things to do Experiencing different cultures Cus…

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How Do We Deal with the Abuse? with Dwayne Shavers 43:09

4y ago43:09

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Here to join us as we continue our conversation on abuse is our first guest ever on the podcast: Mr. Dwayne Shavers! In this episode we talk about depression, boundaries, the importance of a black therapist and more! Dwayne is a marriage and family therapist here in the San Diego area, working with black and brown communities, especially the youth.…

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What's Been Your Experience with Abuse? - Part 2 39:13

4y ago39:13

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This is Part 2 of our conversation about how we deal with the abuse we've suffered in our lives, and how it has affected who we are today. We speak honestly and openly to show people that while we may have struggles, the more we acknowledge our past and find out words, the more we move towards healing. www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this epis…

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What's Been Your Experience with Abuse? - Part 1 51:57

4y ago51:57

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On this episode we talk about how we deal with the abuse we've suffered in our lives, and how it has affected who we are today. We speak honestly and openly to show people that while we may have struggles, the more we acknowledge our past and find our words, the more we move towards healing. www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave …

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How Come Ain't Nobody Told Me?! 55:37

4y ago55:37

55:37

On this episode we share the things we wished someone had told us that we now know as adults. As a reminder, if you're not already, become a mentor to a younger person. They need us. www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5 Star Rating and Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Social media Facebook Instagram…

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Does Being Married Make You More Valuable? 55:33

4y ago55:33

55:33

Does marriage make you more valuable? We don't have all the right answers for what marriage looks like or should be, but we do have funny stories and insights that you'll find relatable on this topic. Just Keep Livin' www.justkeeplivinpodcast.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5 Star Rating and Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Social…

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Embrace the Difficulty 24:00

4y ago24:00

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In this episode, Dr. Ebony gives us five (5) strategies for working through the difficulties that come up when building a healthier relationship with food! We talk compassion, gentleness, reducing the noise, and more! Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www…

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Vacation and Your Relationship with Food 15:40

4y ago15:40

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Since some of us are starting to travel again, the question has come up around how to maintain a healthy relationship with food while traveling. In this episode, Dr. Ebony breaks down your relationship with food and provides practical tips for understanding how to manage the relationship while getting back out into life! Connect with Dr. Ebony My T…

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It Really Isn't About the Food 16:29

4y ago16:29

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In this episode, Dr. Ebony discusses common factors that can have negative impacts on our relationship with food. Let's go beyond the conversation of food and let's look at some root issues! Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drebonyonlin…

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What is a Food Relationship Strategist Anyway? 12:54

4+ y ago12:54

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In this episode, Dr. Ebony takes a moment to explain what she does as a Food Relationship strategist. She takes us on a journey to understand how working from this unique approach helps to spread empowerment rather than shame and guilt! Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Inst…

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New Year New Us! 26:22

4+ y ago26:22

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How wild was 2020? Gosh! It was like an unending scene out of a horror movie! Congratulations on making it to 2021, no mean feat! In this episode we discuss #Covid19, #EndSARS, #love and a few things in-between.

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Debt and Friendships (The Onigbese Conversation PT 1) 18:58

5y ago18:58

18:58

What do you do when your friends owe money and refuse to pay? Have you had a friendship ruined because of a money issue? What's the most money you've lost? We want to hear from you!

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