Candid Talk with Retta: Recent Episodes
Lauretta Gerard
Heartbreaks... soul-crushing and often, debilitating. You've probably experienced one at some point or are going through one right now.
In this episode, I share 5 things you can do to recover from a heartbreak, based on my experience.
Enjoy!
Hey lovelies! I'm starting a new series called 'Unscripted' where I share things I'm currently reflecting on. Our first topic in this series is about busting some myths about introverts, and how we (yes, I am one!) view the world.
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Marriage is beautiful, but like most things in life, it's not without its challenges. In this episode, I share 7 major lessons I have learnt (and am still learning) in these past 325 days of being married.
Disclaimer: This is NOT marriage advice. These are simply my learnings so far.
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Rejection hurts.
Whether it's in our careers, love lives, or personal ambitions, rejection stings. But hey! It's not the end of the world! In this episode, I talk about dealing with rejection - how to bounce back, learn from it, and grow stronger.
Ever felt like friendship in your 30s is a whole new ballgame? In this episode, I share what I’m learning about nurturing connections as a woman in her 30s.
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Being the first-born daughter in a typical African householdcan be challenging. There are often unique expectations and responsibilitiesplaced upon you. You often bear the weight of enormous expectations- fromtaking on caregiving roles to supporting your family, sometimes, financially.
In this episode, I talk about the impacts of the African firstborn daughtersyndrome and some key lessons I have learnt (and am still learning) as a firstborndaughter myself.
Does seeking psychological help make one less spiritual? I discuss this with Christian Psychologist, Lilian Gerald on today's episode.
Death is a topic not many like to discuss but an essential one nonetheless because it's inevitable. I began to question life's meaningness after the sad demise of Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman. In this episode, I answer the question: is there really life after death?
We are in unprecedented times. No doubt. It's easy to see all that is going wrong and get discouraged and worried. As a matter of fact, it's normal but we don't have to be.In today's episode, I share how you can stay positive regardless of all that is happening. Remember: positivity is good for your health.
The world right now is ravaged by the deadly pandemic, COVID-19. It's easy to freak out and get panicky with all the news flying about, but then fear is only a choice. In this episode, I share 4 ways to cope in these trying times. Grab your notepads!
What it is about ambitious women that makes many people cringe? Why are women who are desirous of becoming more often regarded with disdain? Find out on today's episode as I discuss why even in the 21st century some people see it as a taboo for a woman to desire better for herself.
Do you live for the applause? Do you feel better about yourself when others approve of you? Do you look down on yourself when you don't get a thumbs up from people? Then you may be an approval junkie. Take a listen! Let's deal with the validation problem.
Envy is a negative emotion that steals our joy and peace. Many times, it stems from dissatisfaction and discontentment. Feeling envious lately? In this episode, I share 5 ways to deal with envy in our every day life.
On today's episode, I discuss colourism and why it's important to accept one's natural skin tone.
In today's topic I talk about the constantly changing standards of beauty and why it's important we embrace our uniqueness rather than the ideals portrayed by the media.
In this episode, I talk about the effect of social media addiction and how to overcome it.