Growing Grownups Podcast with Allen and Lesa: Recent Episodes
Allen and Lesa Russell
Growing grownups is all about making mid-life our best life! We do this through honest conversation, practical education, life transformation and tools for growth. Walk with us as we embark on the journey of making the second half of life better than the first!
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When we said 'I do' all those years ago, little did we know just how much hard work marriage requires. Being married for twenty plus years has taught us many lessons about what it takes to make a marriage work. In this episode, we share some of our knowledge gained from experience. You don't want to miss this episode!
According to some studies, many black Americans think little about midlife and how to position themselves well for this season.- Many of us see midlife as a stopping point or think that once we hit middle age, it's all downhill from there, but we don't believe that. We believe midlife can be a season of growth and adventure where you can take control of your lives and journey toward the future you want for yourself and your loved ones. Join us as we explore the options and challenges faced by black Americans. Whether you're just starting to think about your midlife journey, or you're already in the thick of it, you won't want to miss this episode!
00:00 Introduction
01:39 What studies show about Midlife Challenges Black Americans face
03:30 Why understanding Black Midlife Challenges is Crucial
04:35 Personal Experience & Observations on Midlife
07:46 How culture Influences how Black Americans see MIidlife
11:14 Correcting Misconceptions about Midlife
13:44 What Midlife is REALLY about
14:51 Why we should celebrate getting older
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America's Black Sperm Donor Shortage •
In this bonus episode GG NEWS, we discuss America's Black sperm donor problem in light of a Washington Post article by Amber Ferguson. Along with why there is a shortage, we discuss deeper issues relating to black fathers, black families, and black culture in general and how black men should feel in response to this article.
00:00 Introduction
00:38 America's Black Sperm Donor Shortage
02:26 Why this Topic is Interesting & Relevant to Black Culture
03:52 Reasons for Low Participation from Black Males
06:30 A Black Male's Perspective the Article
09:37 Is Donating Sperm the Black Man's Duty?
10:37 Data showing the Donation Shortage
12:18 Reasons for Black Donor Shortage • Article Quote
19:49 Issues Black Woman face with having children in conventional ways
23:15 Competition Black Woman Face • Article Quote
23:47 Worth & Child Birth
26:38 Final Thoughts
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The Washington Post Article
America has a Black sperm donor shortage. Black women are paying the price : https://www.washingtonpost.com/busine...
Friendships change over time, for better or worse. This episode explores friendship and whether it's worth pursuing as Growing Grownups.
Topics include:
- Are friendships worth pursuing?
- What is friendship?
- Social Media
- Are Friendships needed?
- Are friendships overrated?
- Why do friendships change?
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If you want to change and experience life transformation but feel like you can’t, this show is for you! This episode discusses why you are stuck and how to break free.
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