Best Let Me Talk My Shhh Podcasts (2025)

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Season Finale: Pause & Reflect 5:41

4y ago5:41

5:41

Every good season has a finale and we sure are cominng out of a SEASON! Sometimes you just need to take a break. A time to pause & reflect on where you are on your journey. A time for you. So with that in mind, I have decided to take a light pause. Chauvin’s been convicted. Trump’s been ousted. Vaccines are a pumpin’ & Spring babies are a bumpin’. …

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God Will Snatch Your Wig 52:55

4y ago52:55

52:55

What a blessing it is when you come across humans that connect to your SPIRIT. I have the pleasure of having a few of these humans in my life. Today we chat with one of my favs, Ms. Haneefah Wood. From the day I peeped her kick-ball-changing on a Syracuse University stage, marching to the beat of her own drum (which she still does), I knew I needed…

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Ponderlings: 420 9:43

4y ago9:43

9:43

Marijuana. Weed. Pot. Cannabis. Grass. Ganja. Whatever you wanna call it, I am a fan! Today I celebrate this beautiful gift that literally COMES. FROM. THE. EARTH! Marijuana has been stigmatized for ages & WHY is that? Did you know that this treasure of an herb only became illegal in the last 100 years. Also, its illegalization is tied to politics,…

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Black People & Broadway 46:24

4y ago46:24

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The People In The Line 46:24

4y ago46:24

46:24

As we round out Women's History Month, I sit down with VFILES Founder & all around badass, Julie Anne Quay! Julie Anne has made it her life's mission to connect "the kids in the line" with resources & opportunities to help get them to the front. Through the power of media, fashion & music, VILES creates a world that is set on empowering those who d…

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Ponderlings: Expand & Contract 8:04

4y ago8:04

8:04

For every up, there is a down. If there is dark, then there WILL be light. There are many universal signs that point us back to the overarching intention of balance. Of course there are many human factors that mess with the universal laws of equality, but for today, let’s avoid THOSE ponders. With that in mind, it only makes sense that for every co…

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My Fear Pusher 52:50

4+ y ago52:50

52:50

Hopefully we all have those amazing humans in our lives that allow us to be ourselves, to feel free and to help us face & push past our fears. They make us better people. I am SO blessed to have this in my life. Today I sit down with one of my nearest & dearest; Ms. Sarah Johnson, my sista from another mista! We’ve traveled near & far together; fro…

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Ponderlings: MS Awareness Month 16:35

4+ y ago16:35

16:35

March is Women's History Month. But did you also know that March is (MS) Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month? What better way to celebrate both these phenomenal directives than with my guest today? On today’s Ponderling, my special guest & badass female friend with MS, Nicole Nasca, gives us a brief download on what its like living with MS. Oh, we a…

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Incept & Shift 57:49

4+ y ago57:49

57:49

A few years back I was in a room where I had the great opportunity AND duty to speak up & out about the huge effects of racial stigmas on corporate marketing. I didn’t know this then, but my buddy Ritesh Rajan was the straw catalyst that broke the camel’s back for me of “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!” Often times society thinks it NEEDS to present a certain pi…

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Ponderlings: The Banana Bday Project 8:48

4+ y ago8:48

8:48

For those of you who don't know, I have been given the magical gift of being born on a disappearing day, 2/29- LEAP YEAR! 3 out of every 4 years I celebrate my birthday on 2/28 AND 3/1. So never fear, you have 2 CHANCES to send me love, winky face emoji. For my birthday, all I am asking you to do is to ponder this thought of sharing. Years ago as a…

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Spontaneous Superheroes 1:06:27

4+ y ago1:06:27

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Once upon a time Hillary found out she was pregnant. In true Hillary fashion, although not expecting this big news at this current point in her life, she welcomed this spontaneous gift. Cue her routine sonogram when she discovered not one, but THREE babies chilling in her womb! Hillary is now raising 3 black boys at the same time in today's raciall…

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Ponderlings: Goodnight Harold, Good Morning Bernice 7:44

4+ y ago7:44

7:44

Do you ever feel like you are "too much" for people? What if we took that thought & flipped it? What if our new stance was that others may just "not be enough"? Today I share a story I wrote a few years ago inspired by my summer at the beach. My friend Denis & I would contemplate life each evening as we sat by the bay & watched the sunset. It was h…

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Know Thyself 1:10:10

4+ y ago1:10:10

1:10:10

We've been in the land of COVID for about a year & life STILL feels quite Topsy-Turvey! Conversations around mental health are FINALLY coming to the forefront of our daily priorities. If it hasn't yet for you, I highly recommend you make that a focus. I believe in order to survive, self care should not be an option. It should be a necessity. Today …

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Ponderlings: Ode to Milo 8:56

4+ y ago8:56

8:56

As we head into Valentine's Day tomorrow, I wanted to take a moment to call out a type of love in our on lives that can for most people, often go unspoken. The love of & for our pets. Today I dedicate this episode to the memory of our family dog Milo, named after the Disney film Milo & Otis (yes I know Milo was the cat, I tried to tell my mom that)…

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Ponderlings: Poops I Did It Again 9:52

4+ y ago9:52

9:52

Anyone who knows me well, knows about my interest in (OBSESSION) with digestion & ultimately the schedule of my poop life. As someone who grew up with personal waste managment challenges, I went on a joureny to remedy that as soon as I realized how important it was for my health. Studies show that as human, we often hold stress in different parts o…

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Battle Body Realness 1:07:01

4+ y ago1:07:01

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It is no secret that we live in a society obsessed with body image. Over Christmas I was FEELING MYSELF. I had been on a pretty consistent workout regime, paired with a healthy well balanced diet & daily evening stretches. I felt strong & confident, that is until I saw a picture of myself enjoying the holidays & then... I stepped onto a scale. My h…

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Ponderlings: The Customer Is NOT Always Right 4:59

4+ y ago4:59

4:59

As someone who has worked in the customer service industry for almost 25yrs, I have a PSA to share. Somewhere in time there was an expectation created that the "cusotmer is always right". I am sorry (that I am not sorry) to say, I do not believe this to be correct. What I believe & train on is that the customer always deserve to get what IS right. …

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The Rad One 1:01:54

4+ y ago1:01:54

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Meet Rad! Join us as we discuss his journey from that timid little boy from the boogie down Bronx to rising fitness star leading the masses with the intention of community & connection. In my experience, it is not often you meet a leader in the fitness community who actually gets the purpose of their mission. The boutique fitness world is over satu…

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Ponderlings: Does It Spark Joy? 5:41

4+ y ago5:41

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Clean out yo’ shiiiiiiiiiit. The minimalistic approach is always my intention. We live in a consumeristically focused world where we seem stuck in a constant battle between buying and selling. It seems to be at the crux of what people deem as power. We as a human race have become collector, collectors of nouns (people, places & what most deem THING…

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Accents In Red 1:00:47

4+ y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Eileen and I met almost 20 years ago when we were performing at the Hershey Park Christmas show. Yup you heard it right! Join us as we regale our holiday adventures, our commitment to accenting in red, our transitions into other directions and most importantly our continued friendship full of laughter. Today’s conversation is my first real look at …

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Ponderlings: The Palm Tree 4:43

4+ y ago4:43

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Most palm trees grow in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Due to this fact, the palm tree is made to bend to the whims of unpredictable weather. Hmmm, that sounds a lot like the human experience to me. Let’s get meta! #MayWeBendButNotBreak

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The Amercian Dream, Or Is It? 1:04:30

4+ y ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Sometimes the universe forces us to choose between who the world tells us we are supposed be and who we know we are supposed to be. When you get to this precipce in life, I believe this is the place where things really start to get fun! I met Jennifer Paz over 15 years ago on the North American tour of Miss Saigon. Since then, there have been many …

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Ponderlings: The What Whatsez 10:07

4+ y ago10:07

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As humans, we spend a lot wasted time focusing on what could have been or what should have been. 2020 was a huge reminder that at any moment plans can AND will be derailed. Guess what? You are not in charge. Today I touch upon the idea of working to throw off expectation in order to be where you are NOW. Hey Ram Dass! I’ve learned that when you wor…

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The Greatest Show with Keala Settle 1:09:07

4+ y ago1:09:07

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Sometimes the greatest show is the one that we put on for ourselves and those around us. The stories we tell to get through this journey we call life. Well I’ve discovered that one of the best parts about life is learning that we don’t need to do that. Join me today as I chat with my old friend Keala Settle, whom I have deemed, “the lady with the g…

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Ponderlings: The Old Woman & The Bergdorf Bags 8:07

4+ y ago8:07

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It's that old classic NYC tale. Boy meets girl on busy rush hour subway train. But wait. Oh no! There’s only one seat open! Find out what happens next… #ThingsArentAlwaysAsTheyAppear

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Paging Dr. Rico 1:12:36

4+ y ago1:12:36

1:12:36

When the pandemic hit, we were forced to retreat into our safest spaces & away from each other. Problem is (among many), humans desire connection. What was the first thing we went to? Our most welcomed security blanket, social media. For me, social media has become a great place to meet & make new friends based on mutual ideals & values. That is wh…

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Ponderlings: A Christmas Story 8:42

4+ y ago8:42

8:42

Happy Holidays y’all! I hope everyone’s days have been filled with as much joy, gratitude & love as humanly possible in this insane time. Hope seems to be on the way. We have a vaccine, we have a new administration & CHANGE is finally on the horizon. Maybe your holidays aren’t happy this year. Maybe you lost a loved one, your job, your home. This i…

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The Renaissance People. Jack of All Trades. Master of Most. 53:31

4+ y ago53:31

53:31

Friends, today I would like to introduce you to one of the kindest & most talented humans I know. She is a bright light to this planet & just as dedicated to saving it. Erica Lynn Sweany quickly become a staple in my life, although when we first met, apparently I wasn’t quite so friendly lol. You’ll have to listen to see why. Erica is the kind of h…

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Ponderlings: Dear Hulu & Netflix 2:45

4+ y ago2:45

2:45

Do you feel rushed when you're emotionally wraping up a great Netflix or Hulu television program? Wouldn't it be nice if we could watch the credits without fumbling for our remote controls so we can stay in our moments? I have been watching a lot of TV during this quarentine lockdown and I have some feedback for you Netflix & Hulu. #DontRushMe…

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B+ Plus Moming 57:48

4+ y ago57:48

57:48

Parenting in a pandemic is hard as hell. No matter how old your child is, this is probably a fact. I don't have kids, but it sounds kind of like a nightmare for some people. If that's you, I send you a special blessing. Guess what? Sometimes you're not going to get an A as a parent. Your baby might be getting on your nerves. Your child might be tal…

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Ponderlings: What Heals You? 6:27

4+ y ago6:27

6:27

2020, WOOF am I right? No no, that’s not a question (said in my best Meryl voice). My questions is, what are you doing to stay sane right now? As we head into the end of this year of insanity, people seem to be spinning out a bit more. I meeeean, we are just in the middle of an economic, environmental, health, political, and ethical crisis. Throw i…

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How This Started and White People 43:32

4+ y ago43:32

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Hey y’all! Today we chat with Bevin Prince & Marc Ronick. A few months ago Bevin asked me to be a guest on her podcast, Be My Neighbor. We were at the height of the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and I had begun teaching my white ally education forum, which Bevin attended. Bevin and her co- pilot Brittany (both white women) brought m…

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Ponderlings: Don't Come For Me If I Didn't Send For You 5:33

4+ y ago5:33

5:33

NOTE: This Ponderling was recorded right before the 2020 election, but this concept has always been universal in my book. Public shaming on social media is at an all time high in today's world. REMINDER: SOCIAL MEDIA IS NOT REAL LIFE. I'll leave it at that. As the great Ice Cube (film & rap star of Are We ThereYet? Anaconda & more) once said, "chic…

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What Are You? Tales from the Multiracial 56:55

4+ y ago56:55

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Growing up multiracial is different for everyone, but behind the screen there are many trending -isms that go unspoken. Being told you’re not black enough by the black community. Never being able to optically fit into the white community. From code switching and deciding which box to check on an application to watching your back when reprimanding y…

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Ponderlings: Activate Your Glowstick 6:06

4+ y ago6:06

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Activate your stick & glow UP! Today I dive into the idea of physical touch & self love. Humans need to be touched. Research shows that touch is crucial to a baby's development and actually has some pretty major benefits when it comes to brain development. See, there is an entire science behind getting touched. Whether you are being touched by some…

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Leap & the Net Will Appear! 37:42

4+ y ago37:42

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Happy Thanksgiving Friends! Horrible indigenous community experience aside (and I want to acknowledge that), this is the time of year that really kicks off the holiday season for me. I never quite got those people who start celebrating the day after Halloween #SlowYourRoll. This is often billed as a time where we take a moment to pause with our fam…

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Ponderlings: The Reason for the Season 3:40

4+ y ago3:40

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As we head into the holiday season, we are all beginning to grasp the reality of what this year's season will bring. We are living in the midst of an economic crisis. Why not try out another love language and remember the reason for the season. HINT: #ItsNotAboutPresents

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You Don't See It? Make It! 47:58

4+ y ago47:58

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Ponderlings: The Universe Has Your Back 6:21

4+ y ago6:21

6:21

Let it go! No not Elsa, YOU! I find it nice to believe that there's something greater out there. A something that's in charge of all this nonsense and amazingness we call life. Call it God, Buddha, Universe, Energy or Alex Trebek (Rest In Peace), I believe something is watching over us. And that something... TOTALLY has my back! #GodFriendedMe…

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Ponderlings: Reason. Season. Lifetime. 6:48

4+ y ago6:48

6:48

I believe people come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. What does that mean? Come on in and find out. #RelationshipGoals

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Intentions & How to Not Lose Your Shhh(it) with Sara Auster and Alex Falk 53:39

4+ y ago53:39

53:39

Website: saraauster.com Book: Sound Bath Meditate, Heal and Connect through Listening By Sara Auster Website: Instagram: @atonalmeditation

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Welcome to My Playground 5:11

4+ y ago5:11

5:11

Do you clam up and disconnect when you feel vulnerable? Obvs- who doesn’t? Let’s throw off fear and shame, and spread connection through conversation and education. TOGETHER! Stigma and preconceived notions- bye, girl! You have no power over me! (Labyrinth anyone? David Bowie in tights?) Let’s get down to the nitty gritty. Life is one great big gia…

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Episode 26: Black Bastards 1:54:00

6+ y ago1:54:00

1:54:00

This week, we talk:Incompatible units of measurement and conversionsKeto/Paleo hype dietsKeak da Sneak and shouts out to San Francisco lovin'BlueFace and Nicki Minaj's take on Buss Down Thotiana (Barbiana)Adam22's interview with Dax (vs. Tory Lanez), who is bigger than we knewBlack consumerism and Black communitiesBlackface EVERYWHERE (US governers…

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