The Colors of Relationships: Recent Episodes
Cedric Weatherspoon,MA,LMFT and Dr.Aja King
Black professionals source culture, diversity, life, and love to empower yourself in every relationship. Our interactions with friends, family, and co-workers rely heavily on connection, yet we give it little concern. Doc and Aja, two licensed professional counselors, tell stories of laughing, crying, and cursing to provide a thoughtful approach to everyone around you, from your brother to your mailman.
Join Dr. Aja King and Cedric Weatherspoon as they explore the stark realities of loneliness amidst spring's promise of renewal on "Colors of Our Culture." Discover the nuances of solitude versus loneliness, the evolving landscape of community, and the impact of technology on human connection. From emotional fallout to fostering empathy, dive into the art of combatting loneliness and reclaiming the joy of meaningful connections. Tune in for a reminder of the power of being there for one another. #LonelinessInSpring #SolitudeVsLoneliness #CommunityEvolution #TechAndLoneliness #CombatLoneliness #MeaningfulConnections
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Are Hollywood relationships as glamorous as they seem? That's the question we'll be exploring today as we delve into the enigmatic bond between Hollywood power couple, Will Smith and Jada Pickett Smith. We're peeling back the layers of their relationship, discussing the dramatic incident involving Chris Rock, and understanding the principles of Jada's book, "Worthy". It's a fascinating look at the realities of celebrity love stories, a reminder that even in the world of stardom, relationships can be messy and complicated.
We're not just talking about famous faces and scandalous moments. We're questioning societal norms and traditional relationship constructs. The paradigm of Will and Jada's relationship brings us to a new perspective on non-traditional partnerships. It's a deep dive into the essence of their bond and the unconventional relationship rules they live by. This episode is like a juicy Hollywood script, but one where we can all learn something valuable about love, resilience, and individuality.
In the end, it all boils down to lessons we can take away from this power couple. We're breaking down the narrative that wealth and fame are the keys to happiness in a relationship. Relationships are work, they demand understanding, growth, and maturity. We're taking a page out of Jada and Will's love story to remind everyone that regardless of fame and fortune, at its core, a relationship is about effort and understanding. So, are you ready to explore the lesser-known sides of a Hollywood relationship and discover new perspectives on love and partnerships? Join us as we navigate the fascinating journey of Jada Pickett Smith and Will Smith.
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In this episode, Dr. Aja and Cedric Weatherspoon delve into the complex narrative surrounding the murder of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur. They begin by discussing the recent arrest of Keffe D, the uncle of Orlando Anderson, a key figure in the events leading to Tupac's murder. This arrest, which comes decades after the crime, raises questions about why it took so long for authorities to make a move. Cedric raises concerns about the legal basis for charging Keefe D, as he didn't pull the trigger but is being held on conspiracy charges.
The hosts also examine the deeper context of Tupac's life and the evolution of hip-hop during that era. They explore how Tupac, born to parents involved in the Black Panther Party, initially had no gang affiliations and was a talented actor, rapper, and producer. However, his association with Death Row Records and its co-founder, Suge Knight, led him down a different path. They discuss how Tupac's artistic trajectory shifted dramatically after joining Death Row, culminating in a feud with Notorious B.I.G. and East Coast-West Coast tensions.
The conversation touches on the blurred lines between hip-hop culture and gang life during this period and the broader impact of this narrative on the portrayal of Black men and violence in media. Dr. Aja emphasizes the importance of discernment and critical thinking when consuming narratives in the media. The hosts ultimately reflect on the tragedy of Tupac's untimely death and the consequences of his associations, highlighting the need to remember him as a rapper and a multifaceted artist whose life was tragically cut short.
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Aja and Cedric dive headfirst into the explosive departure of football icon Deion Sanders from Jackson State University to the University of Colorado. They kick off the discussion with Deion's shocking move, dissecting Dr. Greg Carr's incisive comments on respectability politics and the immense pressure Black individuals face to conform. The fashion police make an appearance as Jay Norvell's criticism of Deion's attire and demeanor gets scrutinized, alongside a heated showdown of coaching records between Deion and Jay Norvell.
The podcast then delves into the lasting impact of Deion Sanders on HBCU athletics, with Aja passionately defending his transformative influence. The controversy surrounding his decision to leave an HBCU for a predominantly white institution sparks a fiery debate. Shifting gears, they address the dire financial challenges HBCUs face and their desperate need for additional resources, shining a spotlight on the Magic City Classic and its significance in Birmingham, Alabama.
Loyalty takes center stage as they explore whether Deion was disloyal to Jackson State, with Cedric offering a compelling perspective on how this move might be a golden opportunity for HBCUs to ascend. The episode concludes with a call to action, stressing the importance of HBCUs positioning themselves for long-term success and the role of NFL alumni, government funding, and the Black community's support in achieving that goal.
This podcast episode doesn't pull any punches, delivering a raw and unapologetic take on the Deion Sanders saga, the struggles faced by HBCUs, and the roadmap for the future. Strap in for a no-holds-barred discussion that leaves no stone unturned.
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Let's take it up a notch, shall we? Welcome to the brave new world of "The Colors of Our Culture" - a platform where we're not just talking, but digging deep into those hush-hush subjects in the Black community. As the curtains close on our previous podcast, "Colors of Relationships", we're left reminiscing about some epic moments - remember the sex worker insights? Or the lively chatter around the Smith-Pinkett saga? Well, brace yourselves folks - we're about to step up the game!
And hey, we're not doing this alone. This journey is as much yours as it is ours. Like a vibrant tapestry woven with diverse threads, every voice, every perspective matters. You can join the conversation on social media, even as we get ready to drop the first episode of "The Colors of Our Culture". So here's the deal - tune in, stay woke, and let's rock this ride together. Let's keep the conversation going, shake things up a bit, and maybe, just maybe, change the world one episode at a time.
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Dr. Aja King took a ‘lil trip to Morocco with a travel group called The Travel Divas! With a little history lesson attached, Aja and Cedric talk about some of the significant differences between the U.S. and The Kingdom of Morocco, a Muslim country in Western North Africa that distinguishes itself from Africans.
From lounging at cafes to belly dancing, live a little extra this week vacationing vicariously through Aja. It’s peaceful, and we could all use a week off from gun violence.
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Ced and Aja are joined by Pretty Palace of Women, Dee, Majesty, Raina, and Coco to discuss the BS when it comes to dating BBW. Simply put, these ladies are on a mission to promote body positivity, clean up some socially distorted perceptions about dating thick women, and give some quick tips on internet dating. Regardless of body size, relationships should be genuine from both sides.
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“You can’t be out here lookin’ like a raggedy mango seed!” These are the fine words we remember from dads. One of the simplest yet favored ways of honoring a deceased father is to carry on with their crazy sayings.
We put little thought into the loss of a parent until we’re forced to think about it. But we don’t really grow up until we are no longer someone else’s kid.
Aja and Ced talk about honoring thy father.
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Be a real man! But who the hell knows what that means anymore without saying, “show zero emotion.” Maybe “suck it up” or “walk it off” or “no tears” isn’t the best approach. Masculinity is taught, but where does “be a man” go wrong?
Ced and Aja talk about how we reshape the term masculinity to include being open about how you feel.
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Where do men learn to be leaders? Teachers, coaches, their fathers, friends, and pastors. And can you be a leader while leaving the legacy of your name behind?
There are myriad leadership styles and no specific way to approach them. "Leadership for men has to be an independent journey and not one that is marked by traditional culture," says Dr. Aja King.
In June, we spotlight men in their role as a father and a leader. How have things changed for the better or, the worse?
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The days of stereotypical dads cleaning their grill while offending fashionistas everywhere in their cargo shorts and lacking pedicured feet are gone. The modern dad doesn't need to showcase the anti-emotional side on all fronts.
This father's day, stray away from the cliche and treat dad to a gift he'd never request. Aja and Ced talk about gift-giving for fathers, the real stuff, not the dumb tie.
Debra Silverman is crazy…if you've boxed yourself into one way of thinking. Astrology gets thrown around as BS of the soft sciences, but what kind of wisdom can't we extract from a new perspective? And why would a psychotherapist always keep your "chart" around as a reference?
Debra doesn't claim to be reading a crystal ball telling you how your life will go; she shares concepts of astrology, an outline of the elements squashed together, making you the person you are today. Now that you know, what are you going to do?
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Step one: don’t be a jackass. Step two: make a plan.
The rules change a bit when dating a single mother. Ced gets the info from Aja when it comes to the dating game, “mom style.” While Aja provides some sound advice, Ced seems more concerned with who gets fed at the dinner table first. It’s one thing to consider how the kids will react, but it’s good to know what the ex in the picture will do.
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If you feel like you’re give, give, giving all the time, you’re not alone. A common distraction to a mother’s sanity is the constant sacrifice for ALL surrounding her. Is a little peace of mind as simple as scheduling some time to take a little for yourself...or a lot?
Ced pries into the Top-5 ways Aja recommends to keep a mother’s mind at ease.
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Can Mother’s dress sexy? Not if their children are pooping in a toy box. Aja and Cedric break down the many relationship types that mothers carry, starting with the Mother to Son dynamic. Men learn to respectfully interact with women through early childhood relationships, starting with their mothers.
I’m gonna correct you, but I’m gonna correct you with love.” Doc talks with Ced about the less obvious narrative in the Will, Jada, and Chris Rock incident. Love is not violent, but love is accountability. When does interference cross the line, and when is your job as a spouse/partner to step in?
“The hardest love is watching people you love make bad decisions.”
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It doesn’t matter what you have, if your mental well-being isn’t stable, you can easily lose everything you’ve worked for. In part 3 of our series on “the Will Smith” incident, Doc and Ced talk about the black man and his mental health. They discuss emotional isolation vs having your support group to look out for you, as you look out for them.
“Watch us lift each other up.”
“Even caves collapse.”
“If you can’t look out for your own, who do you look out for?”
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What does is take to make someone snap or slip? Conway and Siegelman call snapping a disorder of experience, occurring in otherwise healthy people, but what changes a laughing matter into a slapping matter? Dr. Aja King and Cedric Weatherspoon, MA, LMFT, discuss the story surrounding the slap.
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Did Will Smith knock Chris off his Rocker? Aja and Cedric look at what was, what could’ve been, and what might’ve been better. What led up to this uncharacteristic performance by Smith?
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Doc and Ced walk through the process of DNA testing with AfricanAncestry.com. To know your story and your lineage is to understand your history. Feel empowered and fill in the narrative.
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😜Slow down & catch up w/ LadyQ & Rico as we DIVE into the JUICY topic of everything sexwork 🍆🍑!
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In this episode, we chat with Keith Jerald to discuss his affiliation with the National African American Gun Association, the importance of knowing our rights under the Second Amendment, and tips to change your views on gun safety.
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We are rebroadcasting this episode for listeners who haven't heard this episode. The reveal episode is coming on Tuesday. Stay tuned!
In this episode, we sit with Simone Jones and discuss her work with tracing African DNA ancestry! Grab your OWN DNA kit today!
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Catch The Doc and Ced as they catch up with Frankie Walker to discuss her journey as a foster parent to over 40 foster angels. This conversation explores the importance of providing children a loving home as their parents navigate tough issues. Find Frankie on FB or purchase her book on Amazon!
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“We repeat what we don’t repair.” ~ Christine Langley-Obaugh
As the founder of KIP Consulting Services, LLC, Ms. Ann is passionate about instilling hope and empowering individuals to live their best lives. She operates a thriving private practice in Decatur, GA, where she offers mental health services to teens girls and their families. Ms. Ann hosts conversation circles and coaching programs internationally, where she helps women of all ages to navigate challenges in their own mother/daughter relationships
She is the a co-author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller Unchain My Legacy and has contributed to several other publications. Ms. Ann has created several tools to help foster healthy relationships and stronger mothers and daughter bonds, as well as parents and their teenagers. Ann Dillard is a Certified Daring Way Facilitator and Brainspotting Therapist. She is global missionary who serves primarily in Senegal, West Africa through her nonprofit organization Project Safety Nets.
Ann Dillard and her husband Elder Joseph Dillard, Sr. have been married for 32 years and are the parent of four adult children and four grandchildren. The currently are members of Bethesda Cathedral in Decatur, GA.
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🔥Black History Month: Tune in with Ced, The Doc, and the hometown homey Chad Hullett as they chop it up about everything, from reparations to the great southern return. DONT. 👏🏾 MISS.👏🏾 THIS. 👏🏾 HEAT.👏🏾
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Tune in with The Doc and Ced as the drop FIVE parenting tips and a few personal stories on parenting during the pandemic.
After a rough week in the USA, we are reflecting on the insurrection at The Capitol and the stark differences between how the White Domestic Terrorist were treated by police and the sad reality we know as America.
Sit back and join the conversation about our FAVORITE movies during the holiday season. Be Sure to find us ALL over the internet at The Colors of Relationships and let us know what you enjoy watching with the family! Want to get us a gift? LIKE and SHARE our podcast so we can expand in 2021!
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Catch up with Ced and The Doc as they discuss the release of Myon Burrell.
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In this episode, Ced and The Doc catch up and discuss self-care during the pandemic and how to reset mental health while dealing with work, family, and friends.
Welcome back for another episode where we catch up with Ced and The Doc to discuss the election and the state of America.
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Catch up with AuBri Weatherspoon and Dr. Michelle Palmborg on The Colors of Relationships Podcast
Michelle Palmborg joined the MSNEL faculty team in January 2019 after teaching as an adjunct faculty member in both the CfW and old ADN program since 2015. Michelle obtained her doctor of nursing practice degree with a focus in transcultural and holistic nursing in May, 2019 from Augsburg University. Michelle’s dissertation was on the effects toxic stress has on inner-city youth’s health and education, as well as ways to positively cope. Her passion is in cultural humility, dismantling health disparities, and encouraging nurses to deemphasize their expert role in order to become citizen nurses.
Michelle is a former Katie, graduating with her ADN in 2010, then RN-BSN 2013, BSN-MAN 2016, MAN-DNP 2019. Michelle has worked most of her nursing career at Saint Joseph’s hospital in the float pool for 3 years, and currently she is working in the ER where she has been for the past 5 years.
Outside of work Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, as well as traveling.
Aubri is currently finishing her Master's in Nursing degree as St. Catherine's University and aspires to become a Nurse Practitioner in the future. She began working at Empower Therapeutic Services in 2013 as an intern and is currently working as the community outreach coordinator and provides professional support to therapists. She has extensive experience in racial justice work and student leadership groups. She is passionate about addressing health disparities, patient advocacy, and developed a passion for maternal health and perinatal mental health after becoming a mother two years ago. AuBri believes in the power of storytelling as a form of healing for mothers and believes in holistic approaches to wellness, incorporating aspect of both physical and mental health.
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In this episode, we sit with Ashonte Dolo Lee from Columbus, Georgia and discuss his experience on the hit show, The Voice while living in Germany and his adventures as an Expat.
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In this episode we invite Nezzle, an YouTuber from Grenada to share her experience living on the island, their tells of the pandemic, and tips for anyone looking to visit or move. Find Nezzle everywhere on the internet at:
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In this episode, we sit with Ms. Ellis to discuss equal housing in Minneapolis, working with your passion, and being whole.
Amoke Kubat is a "Northsider for life" who has been involved in empowering mothers and families since 1987. She is a Yoruba Priestess, teacher, artist and writer who partners with community artists, activists and organizations to bridge African/African American culture and historical contributions into transformative
actions and social equitable practices for healing and building sustainable families and communities. "I utilize my life and teaching experiences to educate and engage people in hard conversations about Mothering within intersectionalities of culture, (myth
of) race, class, gender, aging, Inter-Faith Connectivity and Climate Change Preparedness. I use art making (visual and written) for individual expression, building communities, creating allyships and taking action to dismantle barriers for Social Justice for
all people." - Amoke Tune in to our show tomorrow to hear our conversation with Amoke! To learn more about her, visit her website: website. www.yomamashouse.com
Welcome BACK! Tune in as we recap our time on break and launch into season 2! We will have many guest over our next few episodes, be sure you are subscribed!
In this episode, we invited AuBri Weatherspoon to be a guest host with her father Ced Weatherpoon and Louis King to be a guest speaker, as the father of Dr. Aja King. Join us as we discuss their role of parenting and the moments that help mold their daughters.
In this episode we grieve the tragic murder of George Floyd by 3 Minneapolis Police Officers. Cedric and Aja discuss their experience living in Minneapolis during police protest.
In this episode we will explore our views of guns, the media, and what the future of gun ownership looks like for minorities.
In this episode, we will be exploring the darkest side's of ourselves and what that can mean relative to others.
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In this episode we explore how to care for our mental wellness during social isolation and extended family time
In this episode we explore the relationships we have with love, black history, and the future.