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In this rad jab with fellow disciple and brother-in-Christ, Austin Martin, we discuss coping with PAIN from a couple of angles. Although we sort of buzz around intimate relationships in the realm of the discussion, I am curious about how humans would apply the nuggets that Martin drops throughout the podi-sode. Austin not only breaks down how many men think in scenarios, he also bears a vulnerable take on how he copes with handling PAIN from his perspective.

Enjoy an entire hour of laughter, truth and insight into this male perspective on PAIN.

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In this second to last podi-sode on Anchor (now Podcasting for Spotify), I spoke with my sister-in-Christ and fellow disciple, Dr. Reverend Reagan Williams about the topic "heart". In this dynamic discussion, Reagan and I jabbed about what is means to advocate authentically in our respective professions, how to show up in conversation independently and with each exchange, as well as introspectively checking in with our spiritual well-being, and so much more!

It is difficult to list what you'll learn in this podi-sode, as Reagan and I consistently dropped nuggets throughout this collab-jab, revealing things about ourselves with each authentic exchange.

I hope after tuning into this podi-sode you walk away inspired to conduct a "heart check" on yourself.

Be curious:

1. Who are you not?

2. Where are you in space?

3. What do you entertain?

4. How do you respond?

5. Which battles are not your own?

Take heart Sis, Sister-in-Christ, fellow human!

Resources discussed during this podi-sode:

"All About Love" - bell hooks

Research on Green Tea Extract and Uterine Fibroids

1.https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2023/07/new-study-using-human-fibroid-cells-supports-use-of-green-tea-compound-as-treatment-for-uterine-fibroids

1. Islam, M.S., Parish, M., Brennan, J.T. et al. Targeting fibrotic signaling pathways by EGCG as a therapeutic strategy for uterine fibroids. Sci Rep 13, 8492 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-35212-6

2. Roshdy E, Rajaratnam V, Maitra S, Sabry M, Allah AS, Al-Hendy A. Treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids with green tea extract: a pilot randomized controlled clinical study. Int J Womens Health. 2013 Aug 7;5:477-86. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S41021. PMID: 23950663; PMCID: PMC3742155.

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In this 2nd podi-sode of the New Year, we explore a concept and my perspective on what "bold" is and what "boldness" looks like.

Are you willing to take risks? How likely are you to stand up for those who cannot speak up for themselves? As women, are you likely to go to your boss and say: "I've done X-Y-Z over a protracted period of time, here are the impacts of my contribution(s), I'd like to see a raise."? Who is more likely to break the ice, you or the man you're ogling? When your children are being mistreated at school, what steps are you willing to take?

All of these examples sort of encourage us to be more curious.

My go-to questions:

1. Who am I not?

2. Where am I in space?

3. What do I entertain?

4. How do I respond?

5. Which battles are not my own?

It is with these question prompts that I'm able to recenter, recalibrate and execute boldness. Tune into this podi-sode and then try it on for yourself!

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In this last installment of 2023*, I reflect on the year's metanoia. Yup...tune in to find out what metanoia means! Transformations tend to equip you in ways you don't quite understand but I try to explain the wave in words.

The episode is sure to elucidate:

1. My raw approach to healing out loud

2. The power of silence

3. How stillness is essential for your peace

*I referred to 2024 twice by mistake; I meant 2023.

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In this pod-isode of AB, I jab about a recent convo where I "survived" a barrage of questions regarding my faith. As a Christian Believer, I needn't defend my faith AND, there are times when non-Believers are curious enough to challenge and quite literally take jabs at what one believes. Although we are unable to "defend" God, I learned (in that jab) how to stretch and reflect on how to represent the Kingdom in a way that many may not be accustomed...authentically. Yes, two humans can have these discussions if at least ONE person is willing to listen.

You will learn:

1. Ways that I navigated the discussion.

2. How one might feel during a discussion around religion.

3. Examples of how to direct your conversation.

4. How convos like this truly stretch you as a person and Christian Believer.

5. What humility can look like during hard topics that absolutely should not be avoided.

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Let me re-introduce myself! Hey, hey Podcast FRAM! I hope this podi-sode finds you well. In THIS herr podi-sode, I break out a few updates, several nuggets and an actual journal entry to assist me in discussing a part of my journey authentically. I don't know if you'll learn anything but you best believe, it's a podi-sode that will capture your attention. Hold ya seat!

In this podi-sode I discuss:

1. Several personal updates since my last podi-sode soliloquy back in November 2022.

2. The Law School Admissions process

3. A real journal entry.

4. Fear, its forms, benefits and consequences.

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Happy 2023 and welcome back to Authentic Breadth, ya'll! In this podi-sode of AB I share the mike with my homie, Bobby Bostic. Bobby Bostic has become my friend through advocacy. A native of St. Louis, Bobby is an established author, poet, philanthropist and victim advocate. He's also served 27 years of a 241-year prison sentence in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Our journey began through letter writing and has blossomed to a full-blown partnership in advocacy.

In this podi-sode we discuss:

1. Bobby's history

2. Bobby's time in prison and solitary confinement

3. Freedom within prison walls through the transformation of becoming a Muslim

4. Bobby's perspective on freedom and how to advocate from behind bars

5. Bobby's philanthropy, activism and social media presence

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What does freedom look like?  In this pod-isode of Authentic Breadth, I reflect introspectively on the lessons I took away in 2022.  Freedom is defined in many ways but how do we access mental freedom everyday? We recall the FIVE question prompts:

1. WHO AM I NOT?

2. WHERE AM I IN SPACE?

3. WHAT DO I ENTERTAIN?

4. HOW DO I RESPOND?

5. WHICH BATTLES ARE NOT MY OWN?

Recalling the 5 question prompts is only helpful if we begin to recognize and familiarize ourselves with behaviours that are authentic to us. Living in authenticity gives us clarity and focus during the decision-making process. We may not choose wisely all of the time, but the practice of self-governance, is essential for wisdom.

The Power of Cutting Off & Letting Go | Dharma Talk by Br Phap Dung, 2018 07 29 | YouTube https://youtu.be/ewXqVUVY9vs 

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In a fast-paced digital world, how do we remain centered? How do we stay true to our authentic mindsets, decisions and endeavours?

In Pod-isode #10 of AB, I discuss my concerns around humans roaming the streets "aimless", as it is detrimental to society as a whole. 

Using my own personal examples, hear out my perspective on how we can remain authentic to our core and stand firm as the organic leaders we were designed to be.

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Check out this different approach to explaining bondage. It was a challenge to deliver AND I will give you something to ponder. In this pod-isode: 1. You can expect to expand. 2. You may be challenged in your dynamism. 3. You are given 3 perspectives on the concept of how we create "bridges" and why sometimes it's perfectly OK to burn the sucka down!

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In Part II of the pod-isode: "Wealth", I have my first guest on AB!  Yup, my homegirl Chrystal joins us to discuss her perspective(s) on wealth.  Chrystal is a finance wonder and not only did she bring her authentic self, Chrystal brought a bag of wealth "gems"!  Sit back and listen to us chew the cud about our own foreclosure experiences, how we're handling these invaluable lessons and a few success stories.

In this pod-isode you will learn: 

1. Chrystal's lessons learned and how you can WIN!

2. Chrystal's wealth tips to never forget.

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Hold ya seat! In Part I of the pod-isode: "Wealth", I unfold a few different ways to view wealth.  Wealth is becoming relatively commonplace for many, especially post-pandemic. No, I'm not hatin' on money or snearing at "rich folx" AND I wanted to be curious about how I view wealth for myself.  Granted, my view has financial limitations (pardon the puns) but you might be surprised about how I settle the score with perspectives (outside of myself) on wealth. 

In this pod-isode, you will learn:

1. How to see wealth in different ways.

2. How to find wealth in simplicity.

3. How to assign wealth to itemizations that we've experienced already and/or can't yet see i.e. be curious!

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In this pod-isode, I recap the relevance of self-governance with 3 examples.  I hope they resonate!

I also reflect on my own personal life to further discuss what if feels like to be live authentic when we use the five question prompts.

You will learn:

• How I practiced being UN-bothered in a recent situation

• Why the process of being UN-bothered requires "letting go" 

• Steps for how to "yield to the process"

• Coping mechanisms for living authentic and maintaining your peace!

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Sis, give yo-self a break!  But hold ya seat....  That means you gotta GIVE others a break also.   

In this Pod-isode, I will discuss: 1. Grace! 2. What is it? 3. Are we giving ourselves enough? 4. Are we offering it to others?

Be Gentle. Be Kind. Give Grace.

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Another loaded pod-isode discussing the art of GIVING. Giving is a challenge for many.  

We often associate giving with sacrificing something we must give up instead of something we should sacrifice for the sake of living authentic. 

In this podisode I share my perspective on:  

1. Why Give?

2. How do we give?

3. Are we giving too much?

4. Giving grace.

Tune into this pod-isode if you want perspective on the "art of giving" and setting boundaries within your give. 

Understanding our five question prompts is key to self-governance.

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This month I am back with a loaded podisode discussing LIVING IN PURPOSE, ON PURPOSE! In this podisode I share:  My transition back home to the States! How grateful I am for breath, good health and life! How you can look upon worthiness in many ways and learn to think more introspectively. Why there is something greater going on when we are aligned in our life's purpose.

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In this episode of Authentic Breadth, the Authentic Self-Advocate ("Is") 

uses three personal scenarios to walk listeners through how 

she practices self-governance.  Self-governance is a form of 

gathering personal information in an effort to respond to life 

more authentically. 

Listeners are reintroduced to Is' FIVE QUESTION PROMPTS:

1. Who am I NOT?

2. Where am I in space?

3. What do I entertain?

4. How do I respond?

5. Which battles are not my own?

and how to apply them.  She also sheds light on the importance 

of self-governance as a way to LIVE IN PURPOSE, ON PURPOSE. 

livefree #authenticliving

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In the debut Episode of Authentic Breadth, the Authentic Self-Advocate, 

introduces herself to the podcast community.

Pod-isode 1 also looks at the word sacrifice from at least 30 different angles.  

The discussion identifies where sacrifice shows up and how to deal.

Is (the Authentic Self-Advocate), uses her personal examples to 

expand the conversation for listeners.

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Izzygirl (Israel Collier), introduces herself to the podcast community.

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