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Some of the patterns running your life are not personality traits. They're old survival strategies wearing your clothes.

That reaction you keep having? That relationship cycle you keep repeating? That habit you swear you're done with until life presses the right bruise? Yeah. That might be your shadow talking.

In this episode of Triggered AF Podcast, Alechia and Dani sit down with Dr. Sanaa Jaman for a powerful conversation about shadow work, breaking patterns, emotional healing, trauma, intuition, and reconnecting with the body.

This conversation pulls shadow work out of the spooky corner of the internet and brings it back to where it belongs: the nervous system, the emotions we buried, and the parts of ourselves we learned to silence in order to survive. Because shadow work is not about becoming darker, it's about being honest.

Dr. Sanaa breaks down how anger, grief, shame, guilt, jealousy, fear, and even manipulation can become disowned parts of us when we numb, avoid, or tuck them away for too long. But buried does not mean gone, those emotions still speak. They show up in our reactions, habits, relationships, and the quiet ways we disconnect from ourselves.

Alechia, Dani, and Dr. Sanaa also explore the difference between trauma and painful life experiences, why community can transform pain into initiation, and how intuition is not something you think your way into. It is something your body feels before your mind can explain it.

✨ SPONSORED BY: Just Thrive Now Dinner Series | http://justthrivenow.com

Triggered Truths We Unpack in This Episode:

Shadow work isn't bad or scary. It's the process of reconnecting with the parts of yourself you've suppressed, rejected, or avoided.
Anger, grief, shame, guilt, jealousy & fear don't disappear when ignored. They show up in your habits, reactions, and relationships.
Dissociation from the body disconnects us from intuition, emotional awareness, and our true needs.
Emotions are tools filled with information designed to prepare us for life's inevitable storms.
If you don't feel it, you can't heal it. Avoidance delays healing. It does not prevent pain.
Trauma is not simply a bad experience. It is what happens when painful experiences are not witnessed, held, or supported.
Community can transform pain into initiation, growth, and deeper self-understanding.
Intuition is felt, not thought. Your body often knows before your mind can explain.
Embodiment means learning to trust the signals your body has been sending all along.

🎧 Tap in. The shadow is not here to scare you. It is here to tell the truth.

Connect with Dr. Sanaa Jaman: Instagram: @ladydork

Connect with Us: Alechia Reese: @alechiareese Dani Bourdeau: @thedanibourdeau

Triggered AF Podcast: Instagram: @triggeredafpc Website: Triggered AF Podcast Website

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Everybody wants a village, but nobody wants to be a villager.

Season 13 opens with a powerful conversation on loneliness, inspired by recent findings from the American Psychological Association. Alechia and Dani unpack why so many of us feel disconnected in a world where we're constantly reachable, but rarely truly available. This episode is about choosing differently. From building real community to setting boundaries that are gates, not walls, they explore what it takes to create meaningful relationships with intention, honesty, and care.

If you've been feeling isolated or overlooked this is your invitation to stop waiting and start building. Your village may be waiting on you to show up.

SPONSORED BY: Just Thrive Now Dinner Series | justthrivenow.com

Triggered Truths We Unpack in This Episode: ⚡ Loneliness as the modern epidemic and why this widespread disconnection is affecting our overall well-being ⚡ The "villager" requirement, because if you want a village, you have to be willing to participate in one ⚡ Self-treatment as a blueprint for your relationships, how you handle yourself teaches others how to treat you ⚡ The high cost of no boundaries & why relationships can feel overwhelming when there is no clarity or shared intention ⚡ Boundaries vs. walls & how to create healthy gates that protect your peace while allowing aligned people ⚡ The power of the deposit, because showing up for others consistently is how trust, belonging, and reciprocity are built ⚡ Owning your reality and making the mindset shift from "this is just my life" to "I can choose something different today"

Join the Just Thrive Now Community: https://stan.store/justthrivenow/p/just-thrive-now-community

Connect with Us: Alechia Reese: https://instagram.com/alechiareese/ Dani Bourdeau: https://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

Triggered AF Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triggeredafpc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@triggeredafpodcast Website: https://triggeredafpodcast.com

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Grief changes you — but it doesn’t have to end you. In this powerful episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, hosts Alechia Reese and Dani Bourdeau sit down with Donielle Young — The Grief Disruptor — to explore how to navigate profound loss and still choose joy.

Donielle opens up about losing her husband, rediscovering her identity, and redefining what it means to truly live after unimaginable pain. This conversation will help you release guilt, honor your emotions, and find the courage to rise again.

In This Episode We Dive Into: ✨ Why grief is a labor of love — not something to “get over” ✨ How to let your emotions move through you instead of getting stuck ✨ What it means to protect your peace during deep grief ✨ How resilience is really about returning to your baseline ✨ The power of audacity — choosing joy, purpose, and freedom after loss

Watch the Conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dt0M4IgQ_To

This episode will move you — whether you’re grieving a person, a dream, or a former version of yourself. It’s a reminder that even in the deepest pain, life is still calling you forward.

Resources & Connect with Us: 🔗 Join the Thrive Tribe Community: https://bit.ly/jtncommunity🎧 Listen to more episodes: http://apple.co/2M79Od7 📲 Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/alechiareese (@alechiareese) + https://www.instagram.com/thedanibourdeau (@thedanibourdeau) 💬 DM us your favorite takeaway from this episode!

Connect With Our Guest: Donielle Young 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myhusbanddiedso 📲 G3 Playbook: https://stan.store/MHDSMedia/p/the-g3-playbook-griefgritglowup

Triggered AF Podcast is where healing, self-mastery, and bold conversations collide. Hosts Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau unpack triggers, patterns, and strategies to thrive emotionally, mentally, and professionally.

Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

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What if you could decide — right now — to change your story and create a new reality for your life? In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau sit down with Stella Stephanopoulos, host of the Everyday Endorphins podcast, for a deep conversation on the power of the mind, the stories we tell ourselves, and how to cultivate joy that lasts.

Stella reminds us that we are not beholden to the identities or stories others told us. Through visualization, intentional decisions, and therapeutic tools like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), she shows us how to shift our thoughts, rewire our belief systems, and ultimately transform our reality.

This episode isn’t about toxic positivity — it’s about learning how to savor life’s pleasures, while also building an inner foundation of self-trust, self-talk, and resilience.

Watch the Conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DSSX2zrUwM4

In This Episode We Dive Into: ✨ How visualization can literally shift your life’s trajectory ✨ Why you’re not stuck in the story others gave you ✨ The danger of over-relying on external things for joy ✨ How CBT and psychology reframe thoughts, feelings & actions ✨ The connection between savoring life’s pleasures and true fulfillment ✨ Practical ways to retrain your brain and create a new reality

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or disconnected from joy — this episode will inspire you to reclaim your power and choose a new story.

Resources & Connect with Us: 🔗 Join the Thrive Tribe Community: https://bit.ly/jtncommunity🎧 Listen to more episodes: http://apple.co/2M79Od7 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @alechiareese + @thedanibourdeau 💬 DM us your favorite takeaway from this episode!

Connect With Our Guest: Stella Stephanopoulos 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayendorphins 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stellastephanopoulos

Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

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When it comes to money, many of us were taught myths that keep us stuck. In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Isiah “Juice” Williams, former University of Illinois quarterback turned CEO of Audible Wealth, sits down with Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau to challenge everything you thought you knew about wealth building.

From Wall Street strategies made accessible to everyday people, to rewriting money mindsets that hold us back, this conversation is equal parts eye-opening and practical. Isiah is on a mission to democratize wealth, making sure financial independence isn’t just for the rich—it’s for everyone.

Watch the Episode here: https://youtu.be/1HJuPk1i7S4

In This Episode We Dive Into:

✨ The biggest money myths that stop people from getting financial help

✨ Why you don’t need millions to build the lifestyle you want

✨ How to create a game plan and strategy from scratch

✨ Why mindset shifts are the secret sauce to long-term wealth

✨ The importance of adapting when life throws you curveballs

✨ How to rewire your financial perspective and create generational change

This isn’t just about money—it’s about creating a roadmap for a life you love, no matter where you’re starting from.

Connect With Our Guest: Isiah Williams 📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isiahjuicewilliams/ 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juicewilliamsqb/

🔗 Website: https://www.audiblewealth.com/

Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

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Emotional intelligence is for everyone. But, it only works when you work it. Emotional intelligence (EQ) isn’t just about managing feelings—it’s about thriving in life, love, and leadership. In this episode, Alechia and Dani unpack the five components of EQ—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—while sharing the real-life lessons many of us grew up with (“stop crying before I give you something to cry about”) and the lasting damage of words that cut deeper than sticks and stones.

You’ll learn why avoiding your triggers makes you fragile, how to use values over moods when making decisions, and practical tools to grow your EQ—like naming your emotions, reframing challenges, and practicing active listening.

In This Episode We Dive Into:

Why self-awareness is the foundation of all emotional growth.
How avoiding triggers keeps us weak, and why exposure (like emotional immunotherapy) builds resilience.
The truth about “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” and the invisible bones words actually break.
Why EQ is for everyone—and how to start strengthening it today.

Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

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Are you chasing approval at the expense of your own peace? In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, we’re joined by powerhouse executive coach and emotional intelligence expert Christina Howard, who’s guiding us through what she calls a Validation Detox.

After years of leading at the executive level for major corporations like Target, Ross, and ClubMed, and now coaching high-achieving leaders and CEOs of 9-figure organizations, Christina knows firsthand how easy it is to get hooked on external validation. She shares how to break free from the cycle, reclaim your power, and own your truth unapologetically.

In This Episode We Dive Into:

Why it’s critical for leaders, visionaries, and anyone seeking inner peace to release the need for validation.
How to spot when you’re chasing validation instead of living authentically.
The role of emotional intelligence in creating self-awareness, self-acceptance, and healthier relationships at work and at home.
How leaders can create meaningful environments where people feel seen, heard, and truly valued.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough unless someone else says so, this episode will help you detox from that need and step fully into your truth.

Connect With Our Guest: Christina Howard 📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-howard/ 🔗 Website: https://connectedec.com

Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

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The best way to reclaim your power and rebuild your life now requires owning the mindset shifts and small actions that create lasting change. In this powerful episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, we sit down with author, Notes from a BlackBerry, Julie Barth, a courageous author who has turned her pain into purpose. Julie opens up about surviving an abusive marriage, reclaiming her power, and rebuilding her life with intention. Her story is raw, honest, and a testament to resilience—showing us that it’s never too late to start again.

From the moment her son confronted her with heartbreaking truth, to learning how to take small but consistent actions forward, Julie’s journey is one of bravery, accountability, and radical transformation. Whether you’ve struggled with starting over, felt trapped by fear, or questioned your own worth, this episode will equip you with perspective-shifting truths to help you thrive.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * Why the average woman tries to leave seven times before it’s successful—and what finally pushed Julie to break free * How taking even the smallest daily actions can build momentum and reclaim your power * Why losing everything you thought mattered may actually be the path to true freedom * The difference between surviving for others and choosing to live fully for yourself * What it means to rebuild your life with intention and self-love

This isn’t just about survival—it’s about building a life worth living. The level of honesty will challenge you to rethink what’s really holding you back. And her resilience will not only inspire you to rise, but to discover your own—no matter how many times you’ve fallen.

Connect With Our Guest: Julie Barth 📲 Instagram: @julie_barth_author🔗 Website: juliebarthauthor.net

Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

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When it comes to building wealth, most of us were never taught the real rules of the game. In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Ramel Lee, Founder & Managing Partner of RD Lee Capital Partners LLC, joins Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau to unpack what it really takes to shift how we see money, ownership, and opportunity.

Ramel doesn’t just talk dollars—he talks strategy, mindset, and the kind of moves that create generational impact.

We dive deep into: 📌 Why Black communities need information even more than capital 📌 How to treat your dollars like employees (and make them work overtime!) 📌 The role of group economics in closing the wealth gap 📌 Ramel’s unexpected journey into the hotel business 📌 Why the way you see money may be holding you back 📌 What it really takes to manage and multiply large sums of money

This isn’t your average money convo—it’s a masterclass in reprogramming how we think about wealth. If you’re ready to stop letting your money sit idle and start building the kind of legacy that lasts, this episode is for you.

Watch Us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Syakxzq_Mw

Connect With Our Guest: Ramel Lee 📲 Instagram: @rd_lee_capital_partners 🔗 Company Website: https://www.rdleecp.com/

Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

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Raising a grandchild after unexpected life changes changes everything! In this powerful episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, author and PR professional Adrienne Marshall and author of "The Accidental Parent: Nurturing Love in Unforeseen Circumstances" joins hosts Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau for an honest, eye-opening conversation about parenting through life’s most unexpected turns. Adrienne shares her deeply personal journey of becoming a parent again — with adult children — after her daughter was sent to prison, leaving her to raise her 1-year-old granddaughter.

We dive deep into:

📍 How to feel your feelings without guilt or shame

📍 The importance of honoring your needs as a caregiver

📍 Communicating openly even in the hardest moments

📍 Accepting the help you actually need (and deserve)

📍 Turning unforeseen circumstances into opportunities for deeper love and connection

This isn’t a fluffy conversation — it’s a raw, real discussion that will help you tell your truth, seek support, and navigate challenging seasons with grace and honesty.

Resources & Connect with Us:

🔗 Join the Thrive Tribe Community: https://bit.ly/jtncommunity

🎧 Listen to more episodes: http://apple.co/2M79Od7

📲 Follow us on Instagram: @alechiareese + @thedanibourdeau

💬 DM us your favorite takeaway from this episode!

Connect With Our Guest:

Adrienne Alexander

📲 Instagram: @impromotingyou

🔗 Company Website: www.theipyagency.com

🔗 Personal Website: www.adriennedalexander.com

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In this powerful episode, we’re joined by luxury bridal designer Andrea Osei to reveal the unfiltered truth about what every bride should do before marriage—but no one talks about.

✨ We’re diving into:

📌 The self-work brides must do to align with their future

📌 How choosing the right partner impacts your destiny

📌 Why shrinking yourself in relationships is a guaranteed recipe for regret

📌 Honoring your legacy while building your future

📌 Andrea's raw journey of setbacks, success, and staying true to her vision

This conversation isn’t just about wedding dresses — it’s about designing a life that fits.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/awfPB-dOX10

Resources & Connect with Us: 🔗 Join the Thrive Tribe Community: https://bit.ly/jtncommunity 🎧 Watch more episodes: https://youtube.com/@triggeredafpodcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/alechiareese + http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau + http://instagram.com/triggeredafpc 💬 DM us your favorite takeaway from this episode!

Connect With Our Guest:

Andrea Osei

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreaosei/

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreaoseibride/

🔗 Website: https://www.andreaosei.com

Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

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It’s not just hair. Did you know, the way you care for your hair is the way you care for yourself. For many Black women, our hair is more than just hair—it’s a reflection of identity, culture, and self-love. In this powerful episode, hosts Alechia and Dani sit down with Adria Marshall, CEO and founder of the clean haircare brand EcoSlay, to unpack the complex relationship Black women have with their hair and how learning to love and nurture it can transform the way we see ourselves.

Adria shares her journey of creating EcoSlay and why using products that are safe, effective, and made with intention matters. She opens up about the emotional weight hair can carry, from societal pressures to personal insecurities, and how changing the way we talk to ourselves—and our hair—can heal more than just our strands.

Alechia and Dani also reveal their own experiences with natural hair, including the struggles, setbacks, and the patience it takes to embrace every stage of the journey. Together, they dive deep into how our inner dialogue often sabotages our self-confidence, and why it’s time to hype ourselves up with the same energy we give to our friends.

✨ You’ll Learn: 📌 Why the relationship Black women have with their hair is deeply tied to self-love

📌 How negative self-talk affects not just confidence, but hair care routines

📌 The importance of patience and grace when dealing with natural hair

📌 Tips for nurturing your hair with intention—inside and out

📌 Why hyping yourself up is just as important as the products you use

✨ Listen and be reminded: the way you care for your hair reflects the way you care for yourself.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ExMGBWmzajs

SPONSORED BY:

Just Thrive Now Community, visit to learn more: https://stan.store/justthrivenow/p/just-thrive-now-community

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

Adria Marshall

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamadriamarshall/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ecoslay/

Website | https://ecoslay.com/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of TriggeredAF, Alechia and Dani sit down with Celebrity Intuitive Life Strategist, Natasha Leath, for a deep conversation about trusting your intuition and honoring your spiritual gifts. Natasha opens up about discovering her divine gift of knowledge as a child and how it has shaped her purpose and practice today. She explains why she doesn’t identify as a psychic and how her insight comes directly from her relationship with God—not mysticism.

Together, they dig into the difference between religion and relationship, unpacking how true spiritual connection often begins when we stop performing and start doing the work.

Whether you’re curious about how to sharpen your intuition, or step fully into your calling, this episode offers inspiration, validation, and a spiritual nudge toward growth.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Natasha’s journey with the spiritual gift of knowledge from childhood to now
Why Natasha sees her gift as a connection to God—not fortune-telling
How to build a relationship with God outside of religious tradition
The real work of healing and spiritual evolution
Why many people avoid their gifts out of fear or judgment
Tools for honing your intuition and recognizing divine downloads

🎧 Press play and share this with your circle.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GXf6Hbu9oP0

SPONSORED BY:

Just Thrive Now Community, visit to learn more: http://justthrivenow.com

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/talktotash922/

Website | https://www.talktotash.com/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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Welcome back to TriggeredAF! In this powerful Season 12 opener, hosts Alechia and Dani get real about something we all say but rarely do: checking in on your strong friend.

This episode isn’t just talk — it’s a raw, unfiltered example of what it actually looks and sounds like to hold space for someone who seems like they’ve got it all together. Alechia and Dani open up about what’s been heavy on their hearts, the weight of being "the strong one," and how easy it is to miss the signs that someone you love might be breaking inside.

You’ll learn:

📌 How to recognize when your “strong friend” is silently struggling

📌 Practical ways to check in that feel safe, supportive, and non-invasive

📌 What NOT to say when someone finally opens up

📌 Why vulnerability between friends is a two-way street

📌 How to protect your peace while still showing up for others

This is the episode you didn’t know you needed — equal parts emotional release and masterclass in emotional intelligence.

Because being strong doesn’t mean being unbreakable. And sometimes, the strongest ones are the most overlooked.

🎧 Press play and share this with your circle — especially the ones who never ask for help.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tcYdnu0P0Ak

SPONSORED BY:

Just Thrive Now Community, visit to learn more: http://justthrivenow.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | http://linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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💥 Messed up? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down exactly how to rebuild your confidence, reclaim your life, and find redemption after failure.

In this powerful and transparent episode, we sit down with Chief Activator, international speaker, author, and Executive Director of Activate Your Life, Lucinda Cross, for an unflinching look at what true redemption means after a fall from grace.

Lucinda shares her wisdom and lived experience around how leaders — especially those in the public eye — can navigate the aftermath of mistakes without being permanently defined by them. We dive deep into the uncomfortable but necessary conversation about what it means to hold space for those who have stumbled, and how true healing and growth happen not in private isolation, but often under the very spotlight where the failure occurred.

Together, we explore:

What authentic redemption looks like beyond performative apologies
Why cancel culture often robs individuals of the chance to genuinely transform
The crucial role community and compassion play in a leader’s healing journey
How public figures can model resilience and integrity through their comeback stories
Why embracing the full arc of failure and redemption is essential for collective growth

Lucinda challenges us to rethink how we treat fallen leaders and reminds us that no one is beyond restoration if they are willing to do the work. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who believes in second chances — not just for others, but for themselves.

SPONSORED BY:

Just Thrive Now Expansion Program, visit to learn more: http://justthrivenow.com

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Lucinda Cross

Instagram |https://www.instagram.com/lucindacross/?hl=en

Website | https://lucindacross.com/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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In this powerful episode of Triggered AF Podcast, we sit down with licensed therapist Dr. Ebony Baker-Moore to unpack the complexities of healing while navigating the dynamics of dysfunctional families. Whether you’re deep in your healing era or just beginning to set emotional boundaries, this conversation offers a grounded, compassionate, and practical perspective on how to thrive—despite your roots.

Dr. Ebony shares expert insights on:

How to set and hold boundaries with family members who may not respect your growth
The emotional cost of protecting family secrets and why silence often fuels dysfunction
Understanding the difference between fear and intuition—and how to trust yourself more deeply
Ways to redefine what family means to you and create new, healthy traditions that support your evolution

We explore why it's so hard to separate from harmful family patterns, how guilt and obligation keep people stuck, and what it really means to choose yourself without shame. Dr. Ebony also offers affirming tools and language to help you feel empowered in the face of family pushback or resistance.

If you're ready to stop betraying yourself to keep the peace and start building a life that feels aligned—this one’s for you.

🎧 Tap in and get all the way free.

SPONSORED BY:

Just Thrive Now Expansion Program, visit to learn more: http://justthrivenow.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR GUESTS:

Dr. Ebony Baker-Moore

Instagram |https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonybaker

Website | https://www.angeleyescounseling.com/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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The Black maternal health crisis in America is a national emergency, with Black women facing disproportionately high risks during pregnancy and childbirth. In this powerful episode of TriggeredAF, we sit down with Charles Johnson, founder of 4Kira4Moms, to discuss the alarming disparities that continue to put Black mothers’ lives at risk.

Charles shares his heartbreaking personal story—the preventable loss of his wife, Kira, during what should have been a routine birthing experience. His tragic experience ignited a passion for advocacy, leading him to fight tirelessly for change in maternal healthcare. He sheds light on shocking statistics, systemic failures, and the urgent need for policy reform to protect Black mothers.

We dive deep into:

The racial biases and systemic failures in maternal healthcare.
Alarming statistics on Black maternal mortality rates.
The heartbreaking story that led Charles to become an advocate.
The urgent need for hospital accountability and policy reform.
How 4Kira4Moms is making an impact and ways to support the movement.
Practical steps Black mothers can take to advocate for their health.

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that exposes the harsh realities of Black maternal health and offers hope for a future where every mother receives the care she deserves.

🎧 Listen now and join the fight for change!

SPONSORED BY:

Just Thrive Now Expansion Program, visit to learn more: http://justthrivenow.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR GUESTS:

Charles Johnson

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/4kira4moms/

Website | https://4kira4moms.com/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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In this powerful episode of the TriggeredAF Podcast, we sit down with global strategist, marketing expert, and leadership coach Charreah Jackson to explore a journey marked by trials, transformation, and triumph. Charreah opens up about her life-changing battle with cancer at just 25—a diagnosis that not only forced her to confront her worst fears but also set her on a path that eventually led to a once-in-a-lifetime moment: speaking with Oprah.

Watch the Conversation: https://youtu.be/KzDmCHwz5T0

Key Topics Discussed:

Overcoming Life’s Curveballs: Charreah shares her raw and personal experience of being diagnosed with cancer at a young age. She discusses how facing such a daunting challenge compelled her to re-evaluate her life priorities and make difficult decisions, including postponing or even canceling significant milestones like an engagement.
Faith in the Midst of Uncertainty: Amid the chaos, Charreah emphasizes the importance of remaining faithful and trusting that a higher power is steering you through life's stormy waters.
Conquering Doubt and Fear: Dive into actionable insights on overcoming the paralyzing effects of doubt and fear when confronted with life’s most challenging moments.
Unexpected Encounters: Discover how Charreah's resilience and willingness to adapt not only helped her navigate personal hardship but also paved the way for extraordinary encounters—like landing a conversation with Oprah, an experience that underscores the unpredictable magic of life.

Join us for an honest, heartfelt conversation that blends personal storytelling with practical wisdom. Whether you’re in the midst of your own struggles or seeking inspiration to overcome obstacles, Charreah’s journey offers a beacon of hope and a roadmap for transforming life's challenges into catalysts for growth.

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Charreah Jackson

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/charreah/

Website | https://shinearmy.com/

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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In this inspiring episode of Triggered AF, we sit down with Mikaela Pabon—the visionary fashion designer and CEO of Dressed in Joy—to explore what it truly means to follow your dreams and bet on yourself. Mikaela’s journey is nothing short of magical: from her early days as a hula dancer in Hawaii to becoming a Brooklyn-based designer whose work has graced the Today Show and ESPN, she embodies the transformative power of believing in fairy tales and crafting a life filled with purpose and passion.

Watch the Conversation: https://youtu.be/-9boUiWHegk

SPONSORED BY: Just Thrive Now Expansion Program, visit to learn more: http://justthrivenow.com

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

A Journey of Transformation: Mikaela takes us through her evolution from a hula dancer, deeply rooted in the vibrant spirit of Hawaii, to a dynamic entrepreneur in the heart of Brooklyn.
Believing in Fairy Tales: Dive deep into the mindset that propelled Mikaela forward. She shares how the simple act of believing in fairy tales helped her envision a life that many would consider impossible—and how that vision became the blueprint for her success.
Overcoming Obstacles: No journey is without its challenges. Mikaela candidly discusses the hurdles she faced along the way, offering insights on resilience, persistence, and the importance of taking risks.
The Fashion Revolution: As the CEO of Dressed in Joy, Mikaela explains how she transformed her passion for fashion into a thriving business. Discover the creative process behind her designs and the strategies she employed to get noticed by major media outlets like the Today Show and ESPN.
Actionable Advice: Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a creative soul, or someone striving to turn dreams into reality, Mikaela shares practical tips on how to bet on yourself, embrace vulnerability, & create opportunities where none seem to exist.

Join us for a conversation that is equal parts inspiring and pragmatic—a reminder that no matter where you start, your dreams are worth chasing if you’re willing to take the leap.

CONNECT WITH YOUR GUESTS:

Mikaela Pabon

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dressedinjoy/ & https://www.instagram.com/mikaela.pabon/

Website | https://dressedinjoy.com/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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In this episode of Triggered AF Podcast, we dive deep into the world of pleasure, intimacy, and sexual exploration with renowned professional Dom, pleasure and intimacy coach, Sir Marvelous. We discuss the importance of understanding and embracing your own sexuality, breaking free from societal norms, and empowering individuals to take full responsibility for their own pleasure.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ABPP1gabETk

Key Topics:

The Importance of Exploring Your Sexuality: Why it’s vital for individuals to explore their sexual selves without shame or guilt.
Barriers to Female Orgasm: Sir Marvelous explains why many women struggle to reach orgasm and how to overcome these challenges.
Taking Responsibility for Your Own Pleasure: How personal empowerment and self-awareness can enhance intimacy and sexual satisfaction.
Breaking Free of Societal Expectations: The harmful myths and misconceptions about sex that can limit personal growth and pleasure.
Practical Tips for Sexual Wellness: How to better understand and communicate your needs with a partner to create a more fulfilling sexual experience.

If you're ready to learn more about how to take control of your own sexual satisfaction and improve your intimacy, this episode is for you!

SPONSORED BY:

Just Thrive Now Expansion Program, visit to learn more: http://justthrivenow.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR GUESTS:

Sir Marvelous

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mykinkydungeon/

Website | https://www.sirmarvelous.com/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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This week on the Triggered AF Podcast, we sit down with the inspiring Jerrie Johnson, actor, poet, comedian and breakout star from Amazon Prime’s hit series Harlem. Together, we delve into the transformative power of manifestation, intention, and visualization—tools that can help you design a life that reflects your deepest desires and truest self. If you’ve been looking for a blueprint to break free from fear and take control of your personal power, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

The Basics of Manifestation Jerrie shares her personal journey with manifestation and how it has shaped her path, both professionally and personally. Learn how to harness your energy and focus on what you truly want.
The Role of Intention and Visualization Discover why setting clear intentions is a game-changer for achieving your goals. Jerrie also discusses the practice of visualization and how vividly imagining your future can help you align with opportunities.
Are Your Desires Really Yours? How do you know if the life you’re striving for is what you truly want—and not a reflection of societal pressure or the influence of others? We explore how to identify and pursue authentic desires.
Becoming Ready for Your Blessings Manifestation isn’t just about dreaming big; it’s about preparation. Learn how to align your habits, mindset, and environment with the life you’re calling in so you’re ready to receive and maintain it.
A Beginner’s Guide to Overcoming Fear Fear can be one of the biggest obstacles to living the life you’ve always envisioned. Jerrie and our hosts break down actionable strategies to move through fear and step into your personal power.

This episode is packed with motivation, manifestation, inspiration, and tools you can use immediately to thrive in this life. Tap in and let us know what you think.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Q1nfG0nZl0

SPONSORED BY:

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CONNECT WITH YOUR GUESTS:

Jerrie Johnson

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thejerriejohnson

Website | https://www.jerriejohnson.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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In this inspiring episode of the TriggeredAF Podcast, we sit down with Taneisha Bernal, a celebrity personal chef, entrepreneur, and powerhouse in the kitchen. Taneisha shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a sought-after chef for the stars, offering valuable insights on how to design a life you truly love.

In this episode, we cover:

Believing in Yourself, Even When No One Else Does Taneisha opens up about the importance of self-belief on the road to success. She explains why your personal faith in yourself is essential, even when external validation is absent, and how to cultivate a mindset that propels you forward in the face of doubt.
The Necessary Sacrifices for Success Success doesn’t come without its sacrifices. Taneisha talks about the hard choices she’s made on her path, from late nights to using her lunch break to meal prep, and how understanding these sacrifices is crucial for anyone pursuing their dreams.
Pursuing Your Dreams While Working a 9-5 A key topic in today’s conversation is how to balance pursuing your passion with maintaining a steady job. Taneisha shares her tips for managing both worlds and how to make incremental progress toward your goals without burning out or losing momentum.
Building a Life You Love Taneisha provides practical advice for anyone looking to take control of their future, overcome fears, and transform their dreams into reality. From setting goals to making real, actionable changes in your daily life, she gives listeners the tools to live with purpose and passion.

This episode is packed with motivation, actionable tips, and a reminder that no dream is too big when you’re willing to work for it.

SPONSORED BY:

Just Thrive Now Expansion Program, visit to learn more: http://justthrivenow.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR GUESTS:

Taneisha Bernal

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/tcookswithflave/?hl=en

Youtube| https://www.youtube.com/c/TCooksWithFlave

Website | https://rileysfestivalmix.com/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

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LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

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The Black maternal health crisis is a reality that affects thousands of women and families every year. But what can we do to change the narrative and create empowered birth experiences? In this episode, we’re joined by Nicky Dawkins, author of A Kids Book About Periods, full-spectrum doula, and feminine health influencer, to explore how to navigate the challenges of childbirth and how to reclaim the joy, power, and peace in the process.

Nicky shares her invaluable insights on advocating for yourself in medical spaces, building a birth plan that reflects your desires, and forming a community that supports your vision. From understanding the language of care to finding resources that help you feel informed and confident, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for birthing people and their families.

Nicky’s wisdom is a game-changer for anyone preparing for childbirth, whether it’s your first time or your fifth. She reminds us that creating a dream birth experience is not about perfection—it’s about empowerment, preparation, and community. Whether you're expecting, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about improving maternal health outcomes, this episode will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take action.

SPONSORED BY:

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KEY POINTS & QUOTABLES:

Doulas don’t deliver!
Surround yourself with people, like doulas and advocates, who respect and uplift your vision for your birth experience.
Learn the language to clearly articulate your needs, set boundaries, and advocate for yourself in medical spaces.
Do Your Research to gather credible information to make informed decisions that align with your values and goals.
Why creating a detailed birth plan is essential and how it empowers you to take control of your experience.

CONNECT WITH YOUR GUESTS:

Nicky Dawkins

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thankyounicky/

Website | https://www.menstrualdoula.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

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What do men really want in relationships? It’s not always what you think. In this episode, we uncover the surprising truths about what men desire from their partners. Beyond physical attraction or sexual chemistry, men value clarity, partnership, and emotional connection. In this eye-opening episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the unspoken truths - straight from 3 horses' mouths - the owners of Fly Supply Clothing about what men desire in a partner. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about looks or sexual chemistry.

Men want more than just surface-level connections—they crave clarity, partnership, and feeling genuinely wanted, too. And, if he’s not providing clarity, he might not see you as the one, and that’s a truth we all need to hear. This episode dives deep into how men value partners who share their journey as co-pilots, not just passengers.

Watch it on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/5u3cEFyZOyk

SPONSORED BY:

Just Thrive Now Expansion Program, visit to learn more: http://justthrivenow.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTABLES:

If a man avoids providing clarity about your relationship, it’s a sign he may not truly want to invest in you.
Feeling desired and appreciated is just as important to men as it is to women.
Men seek a partner who actively contributes to the relationship and life goals—a co-pilot, not just someone along for the ride.
Relationships thrive when both partners prioritize mutual respect, support, and shared growth.

CONNECT WITH YOUR GUESTS:

Reginald Bourdeau, Garrett Brown, & KP

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/reginaldbourdeau/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gb_king_fsc

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/socialkapital.llc

Website | https://flysupplyclothing.com

Podcast | https://4qtrs.media

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4qtrs-podcast/id1687284460

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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Personal accountability is a game-changer, but it requires one thing many of us avoid: telling ourselves the truth. Personal accountability and radical self-honesty are conjoined twins and even when your best isn’t good enough, sitting in that uncomfortable truth leads to growth.

In this raw and honest conversation, we explore what it means to face reality, even when it’s painful. Acknowledging when your best isn’t meeting the standards you’ve set is tough, but it’s also the foundation for true growth. This episode offers powerful insights on how to navigate the gap between where you are and where you want to be—without falling into self-criticism or shame.

🛠️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why personal accountability starts with radical self-honesty.
How to acknowledge your limitations while maintaining grace for yourself.
When you accept the truth of your circumstances, you give yourself the freedom to evolve. It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress, even when your best feels like it’s barely enough.

This episode will empower you to take responsibility for your life, reclaim your confidence, and embrace the transformative power of personal accountability.

Tune in now and discover how to fix yourself—not by being perfect, but by being real.

Watch the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/B0wAb1sFeVY

SPONSORED BY:

Just Thrive Now Expansion Program, visit to learn more: http://justthrivenow.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTABLES:

Acknowledge your limitations while maintaining grace for yourself, and the truth.
The truth is the truth whether or not you fall short.
Facts are not feelings, and it’s okay that we honor them even when it doesn’t feel good.
It’s hardest to honor and hold your standards when confronted by opposing and outside forces.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

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Are you struggling to understand and date men? This episode is your game-changer! We dive into surprising truths about men that no one’s talking about—and they might just help you avoid the most common dating mistakes. Many believe the dating pool has “piss in it”, but could the real issue be a lack of understanding between men and women?

In this candid conversation, we sat down with Kofi “Kizzle” Forson, the founder of Express Yourself Black Man. Together, we explore:

Why common dating beliefs are holding you back.
How to bridge the communication gap between men and women.
Tools and insights to build healthier, more fulfilling connections.

If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated, confused, or just plain over it in the dating world, tune in to this episode for actionable advice straight from the source. Don’t miss this transformative episode! Listen, subscribe, and share with a friend who could use it.

Watch the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/ve2SP6NOEJk

SPONSORED BY:

Just Thrive Now Expansion Program, visit to learn more: http://justthrivenow.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTABLES:

“It’s okay to be human.”
“Not acknowledging your emotions is actually illogical.”
“Mothers are the first spokesperson for women to men.”
“There’s more to life than just providing financially.”
“Being hyper-developed in one area, but underdeveloped in every other area leads to challenges in every part of your life.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Kofi “Kizzle” Forson

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman/

TikTok |https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman

Website: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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It's estimated that ADHD affects more than 8 million adults (or up to 5% of Americans) and 6.1% of children. Unfortunately, many people don't even know they have it. For decades, people with ADHD have been ignored, dismissed and even derided. As one of the most misunderstood diagnoses, it's easy for ADHD to be treated like a joke or a superpower, even though it's neither. NYT best selling author of "How to ADHD", Jessica McCabe, dives deep into everything from how the brain of a person with ADHD works to how their loved ones can better understand and support them. Jessica opens up about what it was like to be the one with “potential” who could never quite bring it to fruition. Tap into this week’s episode if you have ADHD or love someone with it for some great tips on how to navigate it successfully.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z4lIxTgL1cU?si=RDB7FMJmrHohXIO2

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

ADHD is not a joke or a superpower.
Make space for hyperfocus but install guardrails in your mind to stay on track.
Studies have shown that ADHD may be polygenetic.
Pills don’t teach skills. Simply medicating your child is not enough.
Instead of telling someone to “calm down”, try telling them to “slow down.”
Try to work with your unique brain rather than fight against it.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jessica McCabe

Website: https://howtoadhd.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/howtoadhd

TedxTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_mccabe_this_is_what_it_s_really_like_to_live_with_adhd_jan_2017?language=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoadhd/?hl=en

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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Your Triggered AF hosts welcome one of their favorite creators and woman who boldly lives out loud, Melissa Mitchell. An entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker, Melissa is a master manifesting artist who believes fiercely in authenticity, honoring the season you’re in, and gratitude as the greatest downpayment for your future.

Tune in as she drops some serious gems and gives you the permission to dream and receive. You are, as she says, just "one away".

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Ony-wVBDzM

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS:

“When I show up as myself, that’s my entry fee”
What is the art of allowing?
Remaining focused on the destination but open to the route
Why it’s not about being good, it’s about being in alignment
Treat everything as it’s the next biggest thing
The value of being a constant student of life
How you're one away from whatever it is you're waiting on

QUOTABLES:

“I just think being me, once I decided that was enough, it became the entry fee to a lot of things.”
“If you're really hungry for something, you'll show up like it is the best opportunity every single time.”
“When you're on the right path of gratitude, you become a magnet for more.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Learn more about Melissa Mitchell and her art at melissaamitchell.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/abeillecreations

Website: https://www.melissaamitchell.com/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluelive.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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For many women, it is often easier to show up for someone else rather than themselves. When it comes to those “big asks” and things that require us to step into our self-worth and higher selves, we may feel unworthy or even start smelling like fear. This is where chief activator and lifestyle business coach, Lucinda Cross, comes in! Tune in as Lucinda shares her glory story from incarceration to CEO, empowering women to forgo expectations and tap into what they really want and need. Don’t miss this straight-talking powerhouse as she empowers us all to start choosing ourselves in all areas of life. Afterall, “It’s a ME season.”

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P_6wiY07KWI?si=UZwQUy2B1t-69Nua

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS:

Women are trained from a young age to accept what they’re given
The significance of the word activate to Lucinda Cross
Lucinda’s glory story - connecting to women through authenticity
Your energy is the real currency
What is the biggest inhibitor to our desires?

QUOTABLES:

“It's always a waiting game for us to accept what we're given versus going after what we deserve and desire.”

“I didn't realize how many women wake up and voluntarily incarcerate themselves mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.”

“We're constantly told we need to do more of something to get clear, when you don't. Clarity will give you everything and ask for nothing”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Lucinda Cross

Learn more about Lucinda Cross and her work at: Lucindacross.com

IG | instagram.com/lucindacross

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluelive.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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Former Wall Street analyst and founder of Empify, Ashley M. Fox, describes how simply putting yourself in certain spaces can create the opportunity to expand your life. You must create an abundant mindset in order to attract abundance. We attract who we are and not what we want; therefore, training your mind to believe you are worthy of things is essential to accomplishing your goals. Ashley dives into the alignment of priorities in order to create generational wealth and invest in your future. Those that are wealthy subscribe to the mentality that they are deserving of wealth. You must feel like you are worthy of the lifestyle that you desire to bring it to fruition.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KrcQV6eHQL4

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS:

You have to put yourself in uncomfortable places to become comfortable.
Trust that you know yourself better than anyone else.
Do not allow others’ stories or experiences to determine your reality.
Remove the psychological blocks and words from your mind that hold you back.
Wealth does not have a benchmark.
Investing is not an option, it is a standard.

QUOTABLES:

“You don’t attract what you want, you attract who you are.”

“Your talent can get you into places that your character can kick you out of.”

“If you have the money to spend on a company, you have enough money to invest.”

“Learn the rules so you can break them like an artist.”

“You cannot save your way to wealth.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Ashley M. Fox

Website | https://www.empify.com

IG | https://www.instagram.com/_ashleymfox

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluelive.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

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Are you confused and frustrated out here in these dating streets? With the rise of social media and its impact on who, where and how we date, it’s easy to get caught up in how love should look rather than what it actually is. As much as we all want love, are we really willing to do what it takes to obtain it, cultivate it and then sustain it for years to come? We're joined by psychotherapist, media personality, award-winning speaker and 5 time best-selling author, the “King of Breakthroughs”, Jack A. Daniels, to help give us a compass and much needed direction on the journey to finding true love and keeping it. From the three types of men women should NEVER date to the places where single women should NEVER live and what’s keeping you loveless, we are getting the goods straight from the “horse’s mouth.” Tap into this week’s episode and don’t say we never gave y’all nothing!

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KEjwWn8izD8

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

"Your 'list' could be what’s keeping you loveless."
Three types of men you shouldn't be dating: the Peacock, the Project and the Penis.
"Bad questions get bad answers, ask the hard questions."
Focus on values instead of valuables.
The more options you have, the less decisions you tend to make.
Most people cheat because they want something easy.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jack A. Daniels

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JackADaniels

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackdanielstv/?hl=en

Website: https://jackadaniels.com

https://wherethemenat.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluelive.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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Change is difficult, and we all know that letting go of what no longer serves us is no exception. But abundance requires you to say no to mediocrity, and in this episode, well-being advocate and affirmations artist Toni Jones urges you to stop believing that rejection, unworthiness, and insecurity are your home or a normal part of your life. Listen in as she guides you to feel it, integrate it, transcend it, and start loving every version of yourself.

Join the conversation as Triggered AF and Toni Jones spearhead the awakened woman into the mainstream and ask you, “How do you want your life to feel”?

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MHjdzv39Dqo?si=2kHh6ritLOcHpBGB

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

The difficulty in letting go of mediocrity.
Healing is messy!
Love yourself the way God loves you - at every version of yourself.
What would God do?
Everything is a casualty when it comes to peace of mind.
Learning to seek less and allow more.
We're all the chosen ones. You just have to choose it.

QUOTABLES:

“I don't have to do all these routines and self-care rituals for the sun to come up. This nature and God just loves me as is so how about I match that same energy.”

“You can no longer believe that rejection, abandonment, unworthiness, and insecurity is your home, it's a norm like it's a part of your life. it's no longer that. You have to feel it to integrate it to transcend it.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Find Toni Jones’ affirmation music on ITunes, Amazon, Spotify, and all major streaming platforms!

Follow her on social media!

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamtonijones/

Website: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tonijones/self-care-summer

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluelive.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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Artist development and performance expert KJ Rose sits down with Alechia and Dani to share her journey from pharmaceuticals to vocalist to working with Grammy Award-winning artists! Listen in as she exposes her personal process and urges you to find your tribe and where your unique spirit is served. “Don’t lose twice” and tune in for KJ Rose’s tips to own every stage, meeting, or boardroom.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hlaAdDS-OsQ?si=z9bAtAGeOTfWM7Ff

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Go where you’re celebrated, not tolerated.
Is it confidence or arrogance?
“They don’t know what they don’t know.”
How to overcome stage fright
Surrendering and staying grounded.
Lessons from “The Rose Effect”

QUOTABLES:

“I've heard, you doing too much. Then it took me a while to discover that I was just in the wrong place because that same too much was just enough for the next person.”

“Confidence, I always say, is a choice every day to activate the best parts of yourself.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Join KJ Rose at ConfidenceCon! Register here: https://www.kjrose.com/confidencecon

Find “The Rose Effect: Eight Steps to Delivering the Performance of Your Life” on Amazon and where all books are sold.

Learn more about KJ Rose and her work at roseeffect.com

IG | @kjroseeffect - instagram.com/kjroseeffect

Twitter | @kjrosemusic - twitter.com/kjrosemusic

FB | facebook.com/KJ-Rose-43658661450

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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A lot of us like to point the finger and say that everybody else is the problem, but we very rarely talk about when we're toxic and when we're the villain in someone else's story. So how can we better paint the whole picture, have those uncomfortable conversations, and show up in a way that does not hurt the ones we love?

Tune in as Alechia and Dani share their own less than favorable traits and how to work through villain to victim to powerhouse who shows up in the world with truly good intentions.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UHzdNkYXjqg?si=raAU_yt0Ebnp1vbz

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Nobody wants to be the villain - so where are they?
What are your toxic traits?
How to exercise the apology muscle
When did we forget grace and compassion?
The value of remembering when you were the villain
Choosing the right thing, even when it’s uncomfortable
Who do you want to be? How do you want to show up?

QUOTABLES:

“Victims sometimes forget when they were the villain.”

“Understand to every action there's an equal and opposite reaction. Whether you're being a villain or not a villain, you're being a safe place or an unsafe place, it goes back to the decisions that you make about how do you want to feel? And then how do you want others to feel when you walk out of a room?”

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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Get your pen and paper out as the “millionaire maker” and one of the best business coaches in the country, Danielle Leslie, joins the Triggered AF fam!

Tune in as Danielle and your hosts discuss the importance of curating your circle, why your story is the door to infinite possibilities, and how you can do what you love while also creating the life that you want. So don’t miss the laughs and the gems dropped in this episode on rediscovering your truth and following your bliss.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I7M2AwqybTk

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Trying on new identities to grow your business
Why your story is so valuable
Does success always require struggle?
“Your environment fuels your enlightenment”
Who is your prophet, visionary, catalyst, and builder?
How to recognize and honor your own voice again

QUOTABLES:

“When I think about my life, I think of it in three phases. I think the first was discovering who I was. Then it was creating who I was. And now I'm remembering who I am.”

“Your story is so valuable. And guess what, it provides infinite possibilities.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Learn more about Danielle Leslie: danielleleslie.com

IG | instagram.com/danielleleslie

Twitter | twitter.com/danielleleslie

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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Skirts below the knee. No jewelry, accessories, or makeup. Stockings in bed and no relaxing your hair. Does this sound familiar?

For those raised in the church like Alechi, Dani, and their guest - religious trauma healer Pamela Merritt, this conversation is for you. Tune in as Pamela discusses church hurt versus trauma, how the Black community embodies religion, and the often confusing emotions around sex and religion. And be sure to lean in for her advice for reimagining your faith and reconnecting to the divine outside the church.

KEY POINTS:

Why is church membership dramatically dropping?
Is the rise in community violence correlated with the lack of connection to spirituality?
Do we need the church to teach us accountability and structure?
The positive benefits of the church
What trauma looks like and how it’s perpetuated from the pulpit
How to nourish your relationship with the divine outside of the church

QUOTABLES:

“For black church kids, we embody the music. We embody the feel of church. We embody the culture. We embody the community that Black church gives us. So when people come to me for religious trauma, consultations, and they are transitioning, what I'm helping them with is understanding that their religious space does not determine the structure that they have to their life.” - Pamela Merritt

“Once you understand who you are and what your needs are and what your beliefs are, you can reimagine your connection with the divine in a different way.” - Pamela Merritt

GUEST RESOURCES:

Pamela Merritt

holysmokesmovement.com

thefaithcommunity.org

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: triggeredafpodcast.com

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FB: facebook.com/triggeredafpc

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCNxXUw6_j_pMnfd5ASIGAOQ

Stay connected with your hosts!

Alechia Reese | instagram.com/alechiareese/

Dani Bourdeau | instagram.com/thedanibourdeau/

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Distortion patterns keep us feeling stuck and helpless. They prevent us from accessing frequencies that allow us to feel more connected to source, a higher power, God, whatever you call “the Divine.” Grab your scuba gear and put on your wetsuit for this episode because we’re going deep into the realm of frequencies. If you’ve been on this healing journey with us for some time, then you’ll quickly recognize that this is THE episode if you're ready for the next level of your healing evolution. We have all heard talk of energy, vibration and frequencies but do we really understand how they actually function and affect us? Karen Cheong showed us how to unpack the ways in which we can raise our vibration to access higher frequencies so we can manifest the lives we want. Tap into this episode if you have been craving to go deeper but didn’t want to go alone. We’ve got you covered!

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4pNNVj_QcSU

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

You will not be ok doing things that do not fulfill you.
We are all light vibrating at different rates.
Your rate of vibration is what dictates what things appear as.
The beginning point of awakening is to recognize, to realize, to feel that you are greater than your physical self; that you are infinite, indestructible consciousness having an embodied experience.
Lower level stuff can not exist at higher vibrational frequencies.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Karen Cheong

Free online workshop & meditation on how to quiet your mind https://sphericalluminosity.com/quietyourmind
Vlog/podcast "Mastering Your World Through Frequencies" which is free and has a specific GFC at the end of every episode: https://www.sphericalluminosity.com/category/vlog/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/sphericalluminosity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spherical_luminosity/?hl=en

Website: www.SphericalLuminosity.com

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

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Jay Barnett has been making big waves in the mental health space by transforming the narratives on healing for men. As a family therapist and mental health coach, Jay empowers and inspires others to embark on their own healing journeys.

In this episode, Jay clears some misconceptions on how men deal with mental health and brings to light the subtle differences between how men and women process their thoughts and emotions. Tune in to uncover some transformative revelations that will help you become a better partner, friend, or loved one to those around you.

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS:

Creating a safe space for men to express themselves
Talking vs Communicating
Why every couple needs couples therapy
Differences in how men and women heal
How men pay attention more than women realize
Why some of us cannot receive love
Changing narratives on the Black community

QUOTABLES:

“To feel heard is to be embraced with silence, not with banter.”

“You don't go to therapy because something is wrong with the marriage. You go to therapy to enhance the marital relationship experience.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jay Barnett

kjbcoaching.com

IG | instagram.com/kingjaybarnett

Twitter | twitter.com/kingjaybarnett

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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We’re all familiar with the grief that comes with the end of a romantic relationship. But why is it that we don’t mourn the end of our friendships even in the slightest bit? If you have ever wondered about that or struggled with moving on from a friendship breakup, then this episode is a must-listen. Alechia and Dani will both be looking back at the friendship breakups that they had and sharing how they each coped with them. So if you're having friendship troubles, know that you are not alone!

Tune in and learn how to truly heal from your friendship breakups and how to maintain and deepen your relationship with your current friends.

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

The types of friendship breakups.
How to have difficult conversations with your friends.
Is it worth having a difficult conversation?
Knowing when to break up with a friend.
How to maintain your friendships.
Identifying the roles you play in each relationship.
The importance of female friendships.
How to heal from friendship breakups.
Why you need to honor both your past and present friendships.

QUOTABLES:

“For me, I feel like the first step in the healing process is to acknowledge what you learn from them. Because in every single experience, whether it was positive or negative, there's always something you learned.”

“There's a difference between speaking your truth and talking to your experience, and bashing and dragging someone's name. And oftentimes, we've completely lost the right to even speak about this person because we have no idea who that person is anymore. Just because that's what they did and that's who they were five years ago, or two years ago, does not mean that's who they are now.”

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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In this episode, Life and Relationship coach Ludmila Woodruff joins us to chat about the never-ending path of healing and growth. Tune in as Ludmila opens up about the breaking point in her life and how it propelled her to take ownership over her own unhappiness and begin her healing journey.

Alechia, Dani, and Ludmila also chat about coping mechanisms, getting used to uncomfortable feelings, parenting, and so much more. So tune in now and uncover the keys to becoming the master of your own triggers!

About Ludmila

Ludmila Woodruff is a Life and Relationship coach who helps high-performing women thrive in their relationships as much as they do in their careers. Through a direct but caring approach, Ludmila combines her training with her unique communication skills to transform her clients’ relationships so they can show up as their best selves.

KEY POINTS:

The relationship between healing and growth.
How to identify your triggers.
Taking ownership over your own unhappiness.
Focusing on the Why behind our coping mechanisms.
Getting comfortable with uncomfortable feelings.
Where to get started on your transformation.
How it all boils down to choice.

QUOTABLES:

“When you judge and beat yourself up, how can you even have self-compassion for yourself, that you are worthy of more? So acceptance is a big part of the process.”

“My trauma doesn't define me. My mistakes and coping mechanisms don't define me. I have value just because I'm here.”

GUEST INFORMATION:

Ludmila Woodruff

ludmilawoodruff.wixsite.com/mysite

IG | @ludmilawoodruff - instagram.com/ludmilawoodruff/

FB | facebook.com/Ludmila-Woodruff-Life-Relationship-Coaching-354156572047982/

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/ludmila-woodruff-07166733/

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: triggeredafpodcast.com

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Way too many of us struggle with accountability. It’s something about telling ourselves the truth and being disciplined that makes us run. We get it! But, how often do we say we want these magical lives filled with love, money and success but aren't willing to do what it takes to get it, much less maintain it?

According to Investopedia, accountability is defined as the practice of being held to a certain standard of excellence. Join us this week as we talk about what it means to be accountable and why it's the key to unlocking the next level. Alechia shares a new realization as she holds herself accountable during a new phase of her journey. If you're having a hard time waking up a little earlier, putting that cookie down or just keeping promises to yourself (and to others) then this episode is for you. Tap in for some applicable af tips to start holding yourself accountable so you can continue to evolve into the best version of yourself.

Watch the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/LwdO_E7laOU

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Get an accountability partner to help you stay the course.
Accountability is a key that unlocks the door to success.
Discipline and accountability will keep you going when you don't feel motivated.
Be honest with yourself about where you are and what needs to change to get better outcomes.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF and share the love!

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Being a mother has got to be the world's most thankless and difficult job. With its share of incredible highs and painstaking lows, motherhood is not to be taken lightly. While we believe in honoring mothers for all the love they give and the sacrifices they make, we also believe in telling the truth about the "mommy issues" so many of us have to talk through in therapy.

As adults, healing from the betrayal and overcoming the trauma is no easy feat. Especially when that betrayal and trauma came at the hands of your mother. We are joined by health and wellness consultant, author and entrepreneur, Carlos Campbell, who gives us a candid and vulnerable glimpse into his own relationship dynamic with his mother and how it has affected his life, decisions and how he shows up in relationships. This conversation is for those of us on the journey to healing the mother wound as we learn to reparent our inner child. Tap all the way in to hear Carlos' incredible story and why mothers deserve honor and accountability.

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

As a woman, learning to listen to understand instead of listening to respond to a man who is being vulnerable is an invaluable skill.
Men are far more intuitive than they get credit for.
Young boys should be encouraged to read more often.
Some single mothers make their sons feel like their boyfriends, robbing them of a childhood.
Many men feel a lot of shame and it can affect the way they view and treat women.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Carlos Campbell

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/solspurpose

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/in/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF and share the love!

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Unleash your untapped power by tapping into the incredible strength of perseverance – even when no one else sees your vision. For many of us, the call to your purpose in life was not a conference call, it was a very private conversation in which only you know the specific details. It can be quite difficult to stick to the plan and stay the course when you have to be the visionary and executioner. We are joined this week by comedian Elizabeth Brunot to discuss the challenges one may face when you decide to risk it all and go for it! Spoiler alert, to go the distance you'll need a heaping dose of resilience with an extra helping of tenacity. Tap in to this week's episode to find out why vulnerability is a strength and how sharing your story can inspire others to live out loud.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5Ghgom1dzaU

SPONSORED BY: 7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Vulnerability is a strength.
The first step in healing is admitting to yourself all the ways you;ve messed up.
Fear is not the only tool that can be used to deter young people from promiscuity.
Resilience comes from adversity..
A good support system is crucial when pursuing your dreams.
You help others when you share your story.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Elizabeth Brunot

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/elizabethisfunny7/

Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@Elizabethisfunny7

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethisfunny7?_t=8mpvbwbarei&_r=1

UPCOMING SHOW: https://www.daniaimprov.com/shows/265304

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

Instagram | http://instagram.com/in/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

7 Agents of Change (pre-order) http://triggeredafevents.com

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The fear of failure is so often confused with the fear of judgment. Many people believe that the reason their life didn’t turn out the way they imagined is due to fear of failure. But what if we told you that it’s actually the fear of judgment that holds countless people back?

From the time we are in utero, we are picking up language and behaviors, which ultimately wires our brain to think a certain way. While trauma has its place, it’s often our conditioning that hinders our ability to create the life we want. Our guest, Managing Partner at 1888 Ventures, Charles Robinson, joins us to discuss how to free yourself from the shackles of not only other people’s opinion but your own perception of what it takes to achieve greatness. In a world where it’s easier to theorize than to take action, it can be more difficult to take the necessary steps to become the best version of yourself. As morbid as it may sound, we all have a one way ticket out of here and we don’t know when the ticket will be called. How bad do you really want it? What are you willing to sacrifice? Also, respectfully, F anyone who tries to stand in your way. Tap in to this week’s episode to learn how to change your inner critic to your inner champion who gets shit done.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6QJ9Rzc_M6o

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KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

“Don’t go broke trying to look rich.”
Most people are afraid of judgment, not failure.
Many people become academics more than practitioners of who they say they are.
We all have to die, so make the most of the time you do have.
“Don’t just do it, be it.”
The language you take in will impact your experience.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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With all the uncertainty that this life has to offer, the one thing that we can count on is the inevitably of change. There’s something about intentionally changing to a new default that can feel like a mini death to our mind and body.

And for stubborn people getting out of our own way is incredibly difficult. While all growth is change, not all change results is growth, so it may require more specific input to yield the output you desire. This week the ladies are here with just the strategy you have been looking for to change your life. With “The 7 Agents of Change”, you’re presented with a step-by-step guide that you can use to initiate and implement changes in your daily life. Not only are you getting a breakdown during the episode, but you’ll also be able to pre-order the “7 Agents of Change” pack which will do an even deeper dive.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gZbX-alfzqY

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KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

“The only constant in the world is change.”
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
Finding the root cause of why you behave a certain way can help you know how to strategize.
Choose a new default before you are triggered for a better, healthier response.
You must first acknowledge and accept that you need to make a change.
You need a game plan to change more efficiently and effectively.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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Just about every married couple will tell you that marriage is hard work. Nowadays, it seems as though the emphasis is on the wedding and not so much on the subsequent days, months and hopefully years.

The perfect dress, the lavish venue and the overpriced food can easily overshadow the real preparation that is needed for a lasting marriage. You know we like to go straight to the source! We are joined this week by Dani’s husband, real estate investor, entrepreneur and co-founder of Fly Supply Clothing, Reginald Bourdeau. The newlyweds are here to offer a bit of transparency into what married life has been like for them after the honeymoon. From why it’s important NOT to pick your battles to how couples can set healthy boundaries to thrive, this episode is a masterclass in making your marriage not just work but flourish. Tap into this week’s episode for an open and honest conversation about love and marriage. The perfect marriage doesn’t exist. Your union is yours to discover and uncover over and over again so that you may fall in love over and over again. May the odds forever be in your favor.

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Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

I am not responsible for your happiness. I am here to add to it, to make you happier.
Having grace for your partner is essential to making things work.
You have to get comfortable with tough, uncomfortable conversations.
Intimate partners are often a mirror that we can use to heal and grow if we allow it.
Learning to raise your emotional IQ will help save your marriage time and time again.
Teaching children confidence and self esteem will enable them to show up as themselves early and often.

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Reginald Bourdeau

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/reginaldbourdeau/

Website | https://flysupplyclothing.com

Podcast | https://4qtrs.media

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4qtrs-podcast/id1687284460

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

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Becoming the best version of yourself can feel damn near impossible when your childhood trauma still affects you on so many levels. Recognizing how your trauma shows up and working through your triggers is the beginning of reparenting yourself to reframe your childhood.

It’s probably safe to assume that most of us have experienced trauma throughout our children on varying levels from mild to severe. Since trauma is not only what happened to us but rather how we perceive what happened, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly when and how the damage was done. Our guest, trauma expert and holistic therapist, Edit B Kiss, joins us to discuss how to heal from deep wounds in order to lead a life filled with love, joy and purpose. Edit believes that it is possible to not allow our triggers to wreak havoc on not only our lives and relationships, but also our physical health. Our past can feel like a sentence to forever live a life trying to escape it. Edit is here to give us hope and tools that actually work to move the needle forward on your healing journey. Tap in to this week’s episode to learn how to rewrite your past in hopes of a better future.

SPONSORED BY:

Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

“I’m powerful enough to change my perspective.”
Trauma plays a role in helping you evolve and learn.
As a parent, it is important that you lead by example in the way you treat others and by the way to live your life.
People should learn how they best deal with trauma in order to find the modality that works for them.
Being reactive to your triggers on a daily basis is a sign that you have unresolved trauma.

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Edit B Kiss

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/editbkiss?igsh=MXN6MzViM3N2eGJodQ==

Website: https://bit.ly/3V2a4dB

YouTube: https://bit.ly/4dJ6LjG

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/in/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

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Reclaiming your power and releasing unhealthy attachments is possible, even when you’re afraid you cannot. Removing toxic energy and making intentional changes and choices starts first with owning the power we all hold inside.

Between pandemics, natural disasters and actual wars going on, it’s no wonder so many of us are riddled with feelings of anxiety, despair and hopelessness. With the collective nervous system in a constant state of flight, fight or fawn, we have to become intentional about how we choose to deal as we attempt to heal and move forward. Our guest, blogger, content creator and host of the podcast “How I See it”, Han Huante, joins us to discuss how being unapologetic and authentic helps her overcome feeling powerless. When your heart, head and your actions align, it becomes easier to honor your highest self and step into every room as HER. We have all had moments where we give our power away or it is taken from us against our will. But life is not what happens to you, it’s about how you react that matters. Han is here to give you the girl’s girl pep talk you need to get off your ass and make the changes necessary to be the best version of yourself. No excuses. Tap on in to this week’s episode to be reminded of your power and how to stand in it.

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KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

We all have moments where we have felt powerless.
“No one is coming to save you.”
Telling yourself the truth is a superpower.
Don’t ever go against your conscience.
“Just remove the charge” as you learn to give yourself grace.
It’s ok to grieve your old life as you grow.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

Han Huante

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howhanseesit/

https://www.instagram.com/howiseeitpod/

Website: https://www.howhanseesit.com/podcast

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

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Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

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Tap in to learn valuable tools to shift your mindset, adjust your habits, and stop wasting your time and your life.

Vera Wang didn’t design her first dress until she was 40. Henry Ford didn’t create the revolutionary Model T car until age 45. Samuel Jackson didn’t land his award-winning role in Spike Lee’s “Jungle Fever”, which catapulted his acting career, until age 43. Controversial as she is, Kris Jenner didn’t pitch the hit show “Keeping up with the Kardashians” to E! Network until she was 52 and we see what happened there. The point is, it’s never too late to be who you might have been. It’s actually not ok to give up and damn yourself to a life of mediocrity. Alechia believes it’s a slap in the face to the creator who gave you gifts that you should use to elevate your life and serve humanity but instead you choose to squander them and keep them to yourself. If you’re good with some tough love, then you need to come on in and have a seat. Tap into this week’s episode for some invaluable tips on how to reclaim any time you feel you may have wasted and how to live your best life at any age. Yes, you have the time. No, your life doesn’t HAVE to stay the same. Your moment is here and the time is NOW.

Watch the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/Qu4E8ifLKUU

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Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

It’s ok to reinvent yourself as many times as you need to.
“The real sin is not using the gifts God gave you.”
“The most powerless position is indecision.”
It’s crucial to know who your children are when you’re not around.
You are one decision away from your dream life.
Tell yourself the truth about the life you have so you can create the life you want.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

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If you're anything like us, you've been bitten by the travel bug. This episode speaks to the wanderlust in us all who seeks to explore the world as they explore themselves. Our guest, world travel expert, speaker and founder of Jelani Travel, Ashley N Company, joins us to discuss the transformative experience that travel can offer. Whether you're interested in backpacking across Europe or driving a few hours to the nearest national park, the experiences that you have will impact the way you see the world forever. Now, if you desire to travel, but you keep talking yourself out of it for one reason or another, this episode is also for you. Many people have never left their home state or country and feel intimidated by the prospect of traveling, denying themselves the opportunity to discover what lies beyond their limitations. Ashley has been to over 100 countries and has travel hacks that can help you save some coins and inspire you to step out of your comfort zone. Tap all the way into this week’s episode for the sign you needed to book that flight and take that trip.

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Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Learn to use and leverage credit cards to earn cash back and points that can be used toward travel expenses.
“I am a free black girl.”
It’s ok to travel on YOUR budget and adjust based on your personal and financial growth.
Be open to exploring uncommon areas (while staying safe) in popular places.
A mindset shift around spending money will help you navigate travel better.
“Don’t let your pride and ego cost you.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

Ashley N Company

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyncompany_/

https://www.instagram.com/jelanitravel/

Website: https://gojelanitravel.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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Have you ever been jealous and/or envious of a friend? Never, right?!

We are back with Season 9 and we need you to know this is a safe space where we can tell ourselves the truth. We ALL have been jealous or envious of someone at some point in our lives. There's nothing to be ashamed of and maybe if we could talk about these feelings out loud, we could process them in a healthy way and move through them with more grace. We'll talk about the difference between jealousy and envy and even share some personal stories about instances when we felt envious. There's something so liberating about admitting that you want something that someone else has. What if instead of ruining a relationship because you were envious, you were able to communicate your feelings and use them as a catalyst for change? There’s a thin line between love and hate and it’s time to learn how to live in love even when we feel covetous. Tap into this week’s episode to hear a fresh perspective and useful tips on how to face the unpleasant parts of ourselves in order to heal.

Watch the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/fUAJ7bvtIRo

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Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

When envy can be a good thing vs when it’s gone too far.
Get the version of what they have that works for you.
You don’t know what someone had to go through to get or keep what they have.
You don’t know if you can hold or maintain the responsibility of what another person has.
It is okay to use envy as a tool to fuel ambition.
Learn to accept and release the things that are not for you.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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Channeling your inner sex goddess is the key to achieving more orgasms.

50% of women have never experienced an orgasm while 95% of men have. Not only is that unfair, it doesn’t have to be that way and we have the solution.

When's the last time you tapped into you to unlock your full orgasmic potential? The goddess in you is always there, watching, waiting, and rooting you on. So many of us are so used to faking, we have no idea what it means to actually experience pleasure. Enter the chat, Samia Burton, entrepreneur, Hands on Sexual Educator and the host of "Not Just Another Podcast", whose mission is to guide us back to our "yoni" to unleash its power so we can live in our divine feminine. Samia doesn't shy away from those uncomfortable conversations that are absolutely necessary to move the needle forward in our intimate relationships. She reveals just how long it takes for the body to warm up and be ready for intercourse and tells us about erogenous zones you would never guess. If you're looking for ways to rekindle the fire in your relationship, marriage, or even yourself - listen to this episode STAT. Samia provides a perspective so fresh and so tantalizing you'll be eager to try out some of her suggestions to spice things up a bit. This episode is for grown folk only. Trigger warning as we do discuss sexual assault. If you've felt disconnected from your body and ultimately your sexuality due to unfortunate circumstances, Samia opens up in a way we hope you find both affirming and healing. We're bringing sexy back so that we have more love, more sex and more Big Os.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

“Pleasure is your birthright.”
It’s not weird to schedule sex, it may be necessary.
Men deserve more foreplay and sensuality on a regular basis.
You teach people how to treat you by the way you treat yourself.
Learn how to have tough conversations about sex with your partner to improve intimacy.
Have an open mind and be willing to try new things in the bedroom to increase overall pleasure.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Samia Burton

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA-BSvFkTnaVwq0KLxbyR4w

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miabuggzy/?hl=en

Website: https://thesexualessentials.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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Being selfish might be just the thing you need to tap into your joy.

It’s time to reframe what it means to be intentionally selfish in order to live the life you want.

When’s the last time you were selfish? Better yet, when’s the last time you were selfish without feeling guilty about it? It’s high time we rebrand what it means to be selfish and what it looks like to choose yourself more often. The days of endless self sacrificing and carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders are over. We are now entering our “Soft Life Era”. On this week’s episode we are joined by Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, and #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the World, Naketa Ren Thigpen, to help us all understand just how important it is to prioritize self care on a daily basis. From the mathematical formula to achieving balance to why selfish lovers are the best lovers. You’ve been selfless long enough. This is your official permission slip to be selfish.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-IM_4tqJ78g

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Learn to create the space for your joy, healing and forgiveness.
Start by coming into your body. Your body will tell you the truth.
It’s ok to not explain yourself. “No” is a full sentence.
Admit the truth of what you really want.
Creating boundaries around your truth will help you achieve your reality.
When you are intentional about being selfish, your life becomes more juicy.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Naketa Ren Thigpen

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TLOshow

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/asknaketa

Website: https://thigpro.com

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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It’s time to learn how to recognize, accept and align yourself with the partner you desire.

Are you confused and frustrated out here in these dating streets? With the rise of social media and its impact on who, where and how we date, it’s easy to get caught up in how love should look rather than what it actually is. As much as we all want love, are we really willing to do what it takes to obtain it, cultivate it and then sustain it for years to come? On this week’s episode we are joined by psychotherapist, media personality, award-winning speaker and 5 time best-selling author, the “King of Breakthroughs”, Jack A. Daniels, to help give us a compass and much needed direction on the journey to finding true love and keeping it. Oftentimes, women make the mistake of asking other women for advice about men. You know we like experts! From the three types of men women should NEVER date to the places where single women should NEVER live and what’s keeping you loveless, we are getting the goods straight from the “horse’s mouth.” Tap into this week’s episode if you are tired of coming up short in love and want this Valentine’s Day to be the last one you spend alone. Don’t say we never gave y’all nothing!

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KEjwWn8izD8

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

"We are all connected and what we do to others, we do to ourselves."
"Your 'list' could be what’s keeping you loveless."
"Women who are seeking men should go out in pairs instead of packs."
Three types of men you shouldn't be dating: the Peacock, the Project and the Penis.
"Bad questions get bad answers...ask the hard questions."
Focus on values instead of valuables.
The more options you have, the less decisions you tend to make.
Social media is killing the mystery of women for men.
Most people cheat because they want something easy.
Love is connecting and reconnecting on a regular basis.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jack A. Daniels

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackDanielstv/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JackADaniels

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackdanielstv/?hl=en

Website: https://jackadaniels.com

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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Cracking the manifestation code is not nearly as difficult as you think!

It’s time to learn how to raise your vibration to manifest your dream life.

Grab your scuba gear and put on your wetsuit for this episode because the ladies are going deep into the realm of frequencies. If you’ve been on this healing journey with us for some time, then you’ll quickly recognize that this is THE episode if you're ready for the next level of your evolution. We have all heard talk of energy, vibration and frequencies but do we really understand how they actually function and affect us? On this week’s episode we are joined by transformational speaker and “catalyst for rising consciousness,” Karen Cheong, to unpack the ways in which we can raise our vibration to access higher frequencies so we can manifest the lives we want. Karen speaks about what she calls “distortion patterns” and how they prevent us from accessing frequencies that allow us to feel more connected to source, a higher power, God, whatever you call “the Divine.” Distortion patterns keep us feeling stuck and helpless. Tap into this episode if you have been craving to go deeper but didn’t want to go alone. We’ve got you covered! By the end of this episode you’ll be asking yourself, “How can I become even more aware of my connection only to Source?”

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4pNNVj_QcSU

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Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

You will not be ok doing things that do not fulfill you.
We are all light vibrating at different rates.
Your rate of vibration is what dictates what things appear as.
Everything happens at the frequency level first, and then the slower, denser vibration, mirrors the higher vibrational level.
The beginning point of awakening is to recognize, to realize, to feel that you are greater than your physical self; that you are infinite, indestructible consciousness having an embodied experience.
Lower level stuff can not exist at higher vibrational frequencies..

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Karen Cheong

Free online workshop & meditation on how to quiet your mind https://sphericalluminosity.com/quietyourmind

Vlog/podcast "Mastering Your World Through Frequencies" which is free and has a specific GFC at the end of every episode:

https://www.sphericalluminosity.com/category/vlog/

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Navigating ADHD to learn how to work with your ADHD brain and not against it

It's estimated that ADHD affects more than 8 million adults (or up to 5% of Americans) and 6.1% of children. Unfortunately, many people don't even know they have it. For decades, people with ADHD have been ignored, dismissed and even derided. As one of the most misunderstood diagnoses, it's easy for ADHD to be treated like a joke or a superpower, even though it's neither. On this week's episode we are joined by the NYT best selling author of "How to ADHD", Jessica McCabe. We dive into everything from how the brain of a person with ADHD works to how their loved ones can better understand and support them. Jessica opens up about what it was like to be the one with “potential” who could never quite bring it to fruition. After years of reaching out to experts, devouring articles, and sharing her discoveries on YouTube, Jessica has been able to bring a new perspective to the masses (her TED Talk has been viewed 19 million times) about what it means to live with ADHD. Tap into this week’s episode if you have ADHD or love someone with it for some great tips on how to navigate it successfully.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

ADHD is not a joke or a superpower.
Make space for hyperfocus but install guardrails in your mind to stay on track.
Studies have shown that ADHD may be polygenetic.
Pills don’t teach skills. Simply medicating your child is not enough.
Instead of telling someone to “calm down”, try telling them to “slow down.”
Try to work with your unique brain rather than fight against it.

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Jessica McCabe

Website: https://howtoadhd.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/howtoadhd

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Alechia Reese

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How to own the power in your differences

What does it mean to grow up as ‘other’? Whether it’s due to being biracial or mixed race and never feeling like you fit in or it’s because you don’t share the same interests as other members in your culture, it’s totally normal to feel like you don’t belong. Triggered AF is joined by the CEO and Founder of The Curvy, Curly, Conscious Movement, wellness influencer and meditation enthusiast, Shelah Marie. Growing up as the only black woman in her household presented a set of challenges that helped Shelah develop a sense of curiosity and wonder, ultimately leading to a yearning for more … more play, more answers, more freedom. Shelah shares everything from advice on the one thing white parents should NEVER say to their black children to why she decided to create a safe space for black women. It’s not enough to just be weird or different, you should amplify your quirks and the things that make you ‘other’ — it’s your superpower. Tap into this week’s episode to learn how you can attract your tribe and create a family that accepts and loves you exactly the way you are. Why blend in when you were born to stand out, baby?!

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pu3iz9rLbNM

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Quote of the Week

“It’s really important to share the idea that being different might feel like a problem at the time, but ultimately diversity is a strength.” - Carson Kressley

Dating Well AF Tip

Always remember the three R's of new relationships: respect one another, revel in the wonder, and reach out with kindness every chance you get.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Ego and selfishness in moderation can be a good thing.
Don’t ever say “I don’t see race” to your biracial children as a non-black parent.
It’s better to be a part of “salad” than it is to be in a “melting pot”.
Amplify everything that makes you not fit in. It will become your superpower.
Being your true self will allow you to attract your tribe and create your chosen family.
When navigating being biracial, it’s important to make peace with and embrace both sides of yourself to reduce confusion and anger.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Shelah Marie

Website: https://www.shelahmarie.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshelahmarie/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshelahmarie/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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How to Keep the Friendship While Building the Business

“Friends and business don’t mix.” How many times have you heard that? How many times have you actually tried it? While we agree that mixing business and friendship isn’t for everybody, the right combination of the two can be a game changer. Having been friends for over 15 years and business partners for almost 3 years, we know how challenging it can be to start a business while maintaining the dynamic that brought you together in the first place. Whether it’s doing weekly check-ins, going out for drinks or having difficult conversations to hold each other accountable, it’s important to always prioritize the friendship so that the business can thrive and flow. There is just something so special about embarking on a journey of entrepreneurship with a friend who you can weather the storms with and celebrate the victories with. You can always expect some gems and some laughs but this time there were some tears dropped as well. Tap into this episode for the dos and don’ts of how to keep the friendship while building a business. Not only is it possible, it’s beautiful.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qa4ndfob210

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Quote of the Week

"A good friend is a connection to life — a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world." — Lois Wyse

Dating Well AF Tip

“Date multiple people at the same time.” It allows you to keep your head in the game.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Your personal life impacts your business life.
Talk to your business partner often to ensure you are always on the same page.
Be open and willing to take feedback regularly without feeling attacked.
Root and anchor your business in your purpose instead of doing it only for profit or recognition.
Sacrifice is a part of success, something will have to give.
Learn to be okay with reciprocity looking different but being equal.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/in/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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Owning Your Power Through Challenges

About 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys in the United States experience child sexual abuse and we are almost certain that the number is far higher since many victims don’t ever come forward. Unfortunately, someone known and trusted by the child or child’s family members, perpetrates 91% of child sexual abuse. How do victims of child sexual abuse move forward to lead full, healthy lives? Is that even possible? According to Alreen Haeggquist, lawyer and author of “Fired Up: Fueling Triumph from Trauma”, with a great deal of work, healing and deep empathy, it is absolutely feasible. While it’s common to focus on the heinous acts, many people neglect to acknowledge the lifelong effects these acts may have on the victims. Alreen founded her firm, Haeggquist & ECK LLP, in San Diego in 2008, to help women find their voice and stand up for themselves while providing tools to aid them on their journey to wholeness. Tap in to this episode to hear Alreen’s heart-wrenching story and her path to triumph.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dasZ4WbVlQ4

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Quote of the Week

“The ability to say no to yourself is a gift. If you can resist your urges, change your habits, and say yes to only what you deem truly meaningful, you’ll be practicing healthy self-boundaries. It’s your responsibility to care for yourself without excuses.” ― Nedra Glover Tawwab

Dating Well AF Tip

“When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” - Maya Angelou

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Trust your gut!
Teach children about “stranger danger” but also teach them about “tricky people”.
The incorrect response of the adult can greatly negatively impact the child by retraumatizing them.
We are conditioned to be silent about our pain and trauma.
Once you have been abused, you are more likely to be abused again by multiple people.
Studies have shown that there may be a link between child sexual abuse and illnesses like autoimmune diseases and fibroids.
While an apology might be nice, empathy and working on your own healing, is the key to forgiving yourself and your abuser.

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Alreen Haeggquist

Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alreen-haeggquist/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alreen/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/alreenh/

Website: https://www.alreen.com/

Book: https://www.alreen.com/book/ (Fired Up: Fueling Trauma From Triumph)

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

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Dani Bourdeau

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Using psychedelics to heal deep trauma requires surrender. Your healing comes in states of surrender. And surrender is the most powerful position we can possibly put ourselves in. Digging into our healing requires us to feel safe. Exploring this type of healing should not be ventured into without support, proper research, and a trained professional. We talked about everything from micro-dosing, exploring the creator, and the masses avoiding what is misunderstood. Tap into the episode to learn more now.

Watch the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/vq8fMPCLQmI

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Quote of the Week

Healing doesn't mean the pain never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives. ― Akshay Dubey

Dating Well AF Tip

“Give yourself permission to heal from the same thing more than once.” – Alex Elle

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

The only way to heal the next generation is to take off our masks and really be vulnerable with the next generation, not hiding our mistakes, but also telling the messy parts.
Most of us don’t embrace change until we hit rock bottom.
Your healing comes in states of surrender.
You will have to deal with your triggers and traumas in order to live a full life.
To heal deep trauma requires you to reopen the wound

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Nicholas Jordan Moore

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicholasjordanmoore/

Website: https://vulnerabilitybook.com

Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH2B9PWG

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

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LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

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Naming Our Demons: How to Overcome Shame

The more stories you collect the more clogged your meaning-making machine can be. Many times, this prevents us from moving through our emotions as quickly. Sitting down with Shaun Derik, affectionately known as, Internet Jesus, we took a deep dive into the things we hide, the shade we throw, and the actions that aren’t as becoming. One of the things children are supposed to teach us is how to move through emotions quickly. Your emotions are supposed to last 21-90 seconds long. Tap into the episode to help develop your tools to get there.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SA07wbeF05I

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Quote of the Week

“Shame hates it when we reach out and tell our story. It hates having words wrapped around it — it can’t survive being shared. Shame loves secrecy.” - Brené Brown

Dating Well AF Tip

“Learning how to identify and manage how you respond to your triggers helps you to breathe through your triggers so you can think.”

STEP #1: Write down 10 of your triggers. Then on a scale of 1(mild reaction)-10(Blowing shit up), rate each one.
STEP #2: For all 6+ ratings, write out your usual or default reaction.
STEP #3: For all 6+ ratings, create new alternative reactions or defaults.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

How you’re feeling is not always an indication of how you’re doing.
Your emotions are supposed to last 21-90 seconds long.
One of the things children are supposed to teach us is how to move through emotions quickly.
Working through shame can be achieved by asking yourself “why?” Getting down to the why behind your decisions and choices helps you overcome your shame around them.
Different people have different access to learning tools so you cannot hold judgment for them based on your growth and resources.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Shaun Derik

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TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@shaunderik

Website: https://beacons.ai/shaunderik

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

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LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

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Hoe-tales: The Pros and Cons of Being a Slut

We thought that we were done slut-shaming, but apparently we’re back to calling women sluts and whores. The double standard is real. Way too many are pointing the finger at women calling them out of their names, but not enough people are recognizing that they’re not sleeping with themselves. Plus, the assumption of what someone is doing without actually knowing is definitely frustrating all parties involved. We’re so quick to pass judgment on women on their own journey learning to navigate and figure themselves out. Your youth is designed for learning and exploring. And keeping your options open, having a multitude of energetic exchanges, and living life your way is your choice! Just be clear of the consequences, benefits, and opportunities of it all! We talk through the whole spectrum and explore the pros and cons of being a slut.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8q4ikMIo-hs

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Quote of the Week

“If you consider a woman less pure after you’ve touched her, maybe you should take a look at your hands.” - Kaija Sabbah

Dating Well AF Tip

“Knowing who you are and what you want sets your standard and helps you date better.” – Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau

Getting to know yourself better is a lifelong journey of self-discovery and personal growth. It takes real intentional effort to become your own bestie.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Sex connects and disconnects some women and it's many times based on how you were introduced to it.
You will have to resolve the person you once were as you change and evolve, it’s necessary to forgive yourself and honor that past version of yourself without feeling shame.
The decisions you make directly affect your type of lifestyle and experience.
Is ignorance really bliss? Once you know how it’s supposed to feel it’s hard to go to something that doesn’t feel good.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

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Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

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Money and Legacy: Planning for the Final Chapter

Over 70% of African Americans don’t have an estate plan. Over the next 25 years the largest wealth transfer will occur in American history, but the majority of Black people aren’t going to participate in that because we don’t have estate plans. You can keep complaining about what’s happening to you or learn how to build legacies for yourself and your families. Edges were laid and wigs were snatched speaking with Attorney India Ali, Esq. and Ashley M. Fox of Empify, they gave actionable steps that you can use today to begin preserving and structuring the legacy for your family. Whether you're rich or working on it, this episode is for you!

Watch the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/_SLg_eOby3I

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Quote of the Week

“Might fuck around and find out how worthy I am in this lifetime.” – Lauren Eliz Love

Dating Well AF Tip

"The longer you entertain what's not for you, the longer you postpone what is."

Dating potential and not honoring what you truly want and the type lifestyle you desire will only ensure you never get it.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Legacy is started and created while you’re living.
We hyperfocus on death, but when it comes to legacy planning, focus on putting a structure around the legacy you’re living now.
You plan trips, marriages, and vacations. Be willing to also structure your end of life plans.
People die, assets don’t!
Wanting your children or family to “get it out the mud” comes from a place of anger, not love.
Set your child up so they have the tools and resources to lead the life they want to lead versus the one they have to lead.
The person in the mirror is who changes your life.

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India Y. Ali, Esq

Instagram | http://instagram.com/askattorneyali

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@askattorneyali

Website: https://askattorneyali.com

Ashley M. Fox

Instagram | http://instagram.com/_ashleymfox

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymfox1

Website: https://www.empify.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | http://linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

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In the “How to Stop Self-Sabotaging When Dating” episode, Triggered AF hosts, Alechia & Dani get honest about all the ways in which we sabotage ourselves when we’re dating. If you want to attract better partners you’ll want to get super clear about what works for you. From there, it’s crucial to work on the parts of you that don’t yet believe you deserve what you want so you sabotage yourself. You set the standard and boundaries for the way people handle you. Treat yourself so well that anytime you’re treated contrary to what is your norm or standard, you can course correct. You’ll be waiting a long time hoping for others to validate your importance in the world. So, first start with you! Listen in now for a little taste of what’s included in the DWAF course and use these tools to date well and live even better.

Watch the conversation on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/q0UCIcyouak

Discover the best types of partners for you with the “What Type Dater Are You?” Quiz: https://bit.ly/dwafquiz

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KEY POINTS:

Be intentional with how you treat and love yourself.
Set the standard for how people treat you.
Identify what you love about yourself and work on ways to show self-appreciation.
Learn to be vulnerable about your journey and tell yourself the truth.

QUOTABLES:

“If you do not believe that you are worthy of good things, you begin to attract things and people that do not treat you well.”

“Replace negative self-talk with positivity.”

“Learn yourself so that you can choose your partner and not settle for being chosen.”

“Set boundaries and standards that you are able to maintain as well.”

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

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LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

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May all your delulu come trululu. In the episode of “Using Delusion to Create an Inspired Life,” we focus on the power in transforming your reality through astronomical thinking. Delusion is essential in shifting your mindset. You cannot allow the expectations and opinions of others to dictate your life and the vast opportunities it holds. Everyone has different experiences in life, and there is no right or wrong answer in these experiences. Another person’s experience – although true for and to them – does not have to be your reality. Create a delusion that is supportive of your purpose regardless of what others think you may or may not be able to accomplish. Remember, your delusion serves as an armor for your dreams.

Watch the interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/M-QQGRGgRJ4

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KEY POINTS:

Another person’s experience does not have to be your reality.
You are in control of your destination.
Breathing is your permission slip to try again each day.
It is not everyone’s responsibility to feed into your delusion.
Your delusion serves as an armor for your dreams.

QUOTABLES:

“You decide what your reality is.”

“There are endless possibilities and opportunities in this life.”

“Use delusion to create the life you want!”

“It is important to not be constantly seeking validation, but if you must seek validation do so for the favorite version of yourself.”

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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In the “How to Improve your Money Mindset” episode, former Wall Street analyst and founder of Empify, Ashley M. Fox, describes how simply putting yourself in certain spaces can create the opportunity to expand your life. You must create an abundant mindset in order to attract abundance. We attract who we are and not what we want; therefore, training your mind to believe you are worthy of things is essential to accomplishing your goals. Ashley dives into the alignment of priorities in order to create generational wealth and invest in your future. Those that are wealthy subscribe to the mentality that they are deserving of wealth. You must feel like you are worthy of the lifestyle that you desire to bring it to fruition.

KEY POINTS:

You have to put yourself in uncomfortable places to become comfortable.
Trust that you know yourself better than anyone else.
Do not allow others’ stories or experiences to determine your reality.
Remove the psychological blocks and words from your mind that hold you back.
Wealth does not have a benchmark.
Investing is not an option, it is a standard.

QUOTABLES:

“You don’t attract what you want, you attract who you are.”

“Your talent can get you into places that your character can kick you out of.”

“If you have the money to spend on a company, you have enough money to invest.”

“Learn the rules so you can break them like an artist.”

“You cannot save your way to wealth.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Ashley M Fox.

Website | https://www.empify.com

IG | https://www.instagram.com/_ashleymfox

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KrcQV6eHQL4

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In the “What Self Love Looks Like in IRL” episode, Triggered AF co-hosts got even more honest about the flaws they’re still working through and the actions they’re taking to work through them. It is absolutely okay to decide exactly what works for you and stand in that. Alechia and Dani got very real and provided a number of practical solutions and tools that can be used to overcome the challenges our flaws present.

SPONSORED BY:

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KEY POINTS:

Some things that we sometimes see as flaws aren’t always flaws. Sometimes it just won’t work in the space we’re trying to put it in.
Way too many people say they’re “working on it,” and yet take no actionable steps to actually work on it.
Many times we revert, the goal is to determine what you do after you revert.

QUOTABLES:

“It can be very difficult to submit after so many years of having to figure it out on our own.”

“America has hardened women, so many of them think they have to leave in order to be soft.”

“We’re all trying to figure out a new normal and it can cause a lot of head butting.”

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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This episode is a little different and was hosted with a studio audience in New York, NY at Brace Life Studio. Conversing with Nikkia McClain, Unique Matthews, and Amber Lee Forrester at Triggered AF’s first live event, The Evolve Experience, was hilariously open, honest, and perspective shifting. Each of these dynamic women provided tools to help us identify and move through the blockages that keep us stuck. It is absolutely ok to wake up and decide that you want to create a better version of yourself. And identifying and addressing the past experiences that helped create these blockages is the first step to overcoming them.

We are powerful enough to recreate our own reality and rewire our thought process. The mental blockages connected to certain things and people serve as reminders for the work we still need to do. Remember, stop advocating for your limitations. Hold yourself accountable and take actions that enable you to evolve.

KEY POINTS:

Recognize what you want to change and what triggers those unhealthy habits.
Find ways to release the suppressed energy inside of you. Create conscious changes that compliment healthier habits.
Make decisions to adjust the things you internalize rather than completely eliminating the things that satisfy you.

QUOTABLES:

“Many of our relationships are mirrors of who we are”

“Either you’ll pay now or you’ll pay later.”

“Stop advocating for your limitations!”

“Forget everything you thought you knew about food and be willing to start over.”

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Nikkia McClain

IG | https://instagram.com/nikkiamcclain

IG | https://www.instagram.com/tenenicole/

IG | https://www.instagram.com/supportyourgirlfriends/

Unique Matthews

IG | https://instagram.com/amorunique__

IG | https://www.instagram.com/eatinncheat

Amber Lee Forrester

IG | https://www.instagram.com/theflowcoach

IG | https://www.instagram.com/quartzwellness

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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In “The Road Less Traveled” episode, Caryn Ward Ross, award-winning award-winning actress, producer, and writer. She is the Founder of Main Character Energy University and the creator of the transformative (Re) Write Your Life Story Method™️. Sometimes you figure out who you are by figuring out who you are not. Allow yourself the space and grace to figure out who you are not because it fine-tunes who you are supposed to be. When no one chooses you, you choose you. Failure is not final, and as long as you’re living you have another opportunity to create a life that works for you. Our pain is not just for us. When we master and come through it, we become a distribution site for healing and transformation for other people. Use your insight to hold the vision of who you are and don’t always lean into your eyesight — that’s holding the vision of who you are.

KEY POINTS:

Sometimes we discover more of who we are by experiencing who we are not.
When it’s now or never, choose now.
When you allow others to dictate your life, you become a supporting character in your own life.
Hold the vision of who you are! That’s insight, not eyesight.

QUOTABLES:

“Sometimes we discover more of who we are by experiencing who we are not.”

“If you’re not willing to fail and mess up how will you know when it looks and feels right?”

“If it’s going to be then it’s up to me.”

“Our pain is not just for us. When we master and come through it, we become a distribution site for healing and transformation for other people.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Caryn Ward Ross

Website | https://www.main-character-energy.com/maincharacterpower

IG | https://www.instagram.com/carynwardross

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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In the “How to Have a Better Relationship” episode, the founder of Brace Life Studios, Robert Brace, gave tools to help us navigate the challenges that come with romantic relationships. No one teaches you how to be a good partner and way too many of us are just winging it.

This conversation helps to provide the tools to show up as better people for our partners. Getting curious and putting our ego to bed in order to communicate more effectively sounds easy, but has been proven to trip many of us up. Healthy relationships don’t happen by accident, nor do they happen overnight, our commitment to it changes the experience.

KEY POINTS:

Once we get in our own heads it’s easy to confirm whatever bias we have in our minds.
If you’re judging while your partner is explaining how they’re feeling then your energy is spent on your judgment versus the curiosity of why they feel the way they do.
Feeling like a simp a lot of times comes from the feeling of having to keep doing without ever receiving also.
Lay your ego down and remain curious.
When you dismiss your partner’s effort it shuts them down and makes them less available to you emotionally.
Natural is whatever you decide it to be.

QUOTABLES:

“Depth requires energy. Take the time to replenish yourself.”

“Learn to listen through your own judgment.”

“Stay curious because that’s when you begin to better understand each other.”

“If you want something that’s going to last and go deep you’re going to have to make some commitments to it.”

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Robert Brace

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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In the “How to End Your Fight With Food” episode, the founder of Escape from Emotional Eating, Jessica Procini, provides tools to tackle one of America’s most prevalent issues today – our food. Our relationship with food exists on a spectrum – whether we’re using it in a healthy way or abusing it. Taking steps to bridge the gap between your relationship with food right now and your ideal relationship with food is more effective than measuring food by quantity.

Food affects both the mental and physical aspects of our life, and the goal is to become an expert on yourself. We get so caught up in the ‘what are we eating?’ and judging that, but the stuff behind the what and the relationship we have with food is where we begin to transform and change.

KEY POINTS:

Taking steps to bridge the gap between your relationship with food right now and your ideal relationship with food is more effective than measuring food by quantity.
The root of emotional eating is usually connected to deeper issues.
Identifying your current relationship and your ideal relationship with food is the beginning of creating healthier eating habits.
What we eat and how we eat are connected to different parts of our lives.

QUOTABLES:

“Food is just a symptom. We have to be willing to go beyond it to heal [the problem].”

“Issues with food have very little to do with food itself and more to do with our patterns and habits.”

“Our relationship with food and our relationship with ourselves is a long term journey.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jessica Procini

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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“In order to experience true joy, it also means that we have to experience this variety of emotions.” This episode is a little different and was hosted with a studio audience in New York, NY at Brace Life Studio. Conversing with Dr. Jennifer Mullan, of Decolonizing Therapy at Triggered AF’s first live event, The Evolve Experience, was life-altering. Dr. Jennifer helped us to begin to unpack the different ways to identify and release our rage. It is essential to acknowledge what is and be intentional about finding places and spaces where you can be revitalized.

Sometimes rage gets a bad rap. There are different layers of rage and acknowledging ways to rejuvenate yourself so that these past experiences are not controlling us is vital. Find ways to include compassion and grace within your life's experiences that may trigger rage. Learning how to release your rage in healthy ways helps you to remain in control.

KEY POINTS:

Events like colonization and historical trauma have an impact on everything and everyone surrounding us. Most traumatic events are associated with these events. The lack of love and affection we all deserve is missing from our everyday lives. If a situation begins controlling you, remove yourself before it escalates.
When trauma happens it didn’t just verbally happen, your body had a response and it keeps the score. And if it’s keeping score it needs a way to release some of that pain in order for it to start to heal.
Anything related to trauma is like a mirror being held. And it requires people to self-reflect and not everyone is ready to look at things that are buried or are painful so it’s important to meet people where they are.
Anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and illness manifests when we keep swallowing our emotions versus having a conversation or admitting we need help.

QUOTABLES:

“Find ways to release rage in a healthy manner.”
“We do better together than separated”
“The stigma of people thinking we’re weak many times keeps us from seeking or asking for help.”
“Don’t only just stuck in what feels good or bypassing [your emotions] and jumping to what feels good.”

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Dr. Jennifer Mullan

Website | http://decolonizingtherapy.com

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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In the “Managing Your Anxiety as an Entrepreneur” episode, Jackie P. Taylor gave us the tools to stay in the game while growing your business or advancing professionally. Creating a balance within sets the tone for external relationships. You are the most important asset in your life. Your evolution requires you to prioritize your mental health and integrate your wants and needs into your schedule. Finding balance between our personal and professional life helps you see clearer.

Prioritize yourself as an asset in your life. You need time for you. That way you are able to reset and add value to others. You cannot function on empty. It is important to learn your triggers and energizers, so that you are in control of yourself and not being controlled by external factors.

KEY POINTS:

– There are highs and lows in life and it is important to embrace stress, but it should never remain a constant factor in your everyday life.

– Use the resources and guidance around you to elevate in any way possible.

– Developing strategic relationships is NOT a bad thing. Create relationships with those that can benefit you and be willing to also provide a benefit to them as well.

QUOTABLES:

– “Treat your personal life and your health the same way you would any other asset in your life.”

– “Embrace Stress.”

– “A solocation is just as important as a group vacation”

– “When you learn something, implement immediately”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jackie P. Taylor

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thehrexpert

“Give Me A Boost” Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1955107815?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_QZ4YY4EAA0GKQK11SX9Q

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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In the “The Unspoken Stressors of Being a Stepparent” episode, children’s book author, Jennie Guay, helps us break down the complexities of being a step-parent. Being intentional about creating healthy spaces as a step-parent is the basis of the relationship. Every parent and step-parent has their unique set of parenting tactics; however, all tactics must benefit and protect the child.

Having open discussions on the role you’ll play and the dynamic of each parent is vitally important to the continued success of any step parent journey. Not only is communication important for all adults involved, but it is essential to create a space for the child to communicate their feelings.

Learning how to manage your frustrations connected to parenting starts with healthy communication. It’s imperative to understand if you have trouble managing your own emotions, you will struggle as a stepparent. You will need to find ways and tools to manage your stress on a daily basis.

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KEY POINTS:

Identify the parenting methods that are not acceptable for your family unit, agree on those as a unit, and consistently reinforce those with your child(ren).
You cannot tell children what to think, but you can teach them how to think.
If you have trouble managing your own emotions, you will struggle as a stepparent. You will need to find ways and tools to manage your stress on a daily basis.
Knowing how to teach your child instead of telling them what to do will benefit them most in the future.

QUOTABLES:

“There is no right way to parent, but there is a wrong way.”
“It is important to allow children to have choices and avenues to communicate their feelings.”
“You cannot tell children what to think, but you can teach them how to think.”
“Sometimes our own coping mechanisms can work against the connection with our children.”
“It can be challenging to be a better person for a child you may not have had otherwise.”

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Jennie Guay

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“Howie Blend - Playdate Adventures with Family & Friends” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Howie-Blend-Playdate-Adventures-Friends-ebook/dp/B099GRSWKM

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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In the “Things My Mother Did Right” episode, your Triggered AF Podcast hosts explore how to overcome the hurt experienced by your mother. No one is perfect and mommy wounds - much like church hurt - can cut deep! Those childhood experiences can still affect our lives today. Some of us had some really crappy, mean, broken, and downright evil mothers … and still, there’s something about them raising us that made us who we are.

This episode explores the gifts and the pain caused by our mothers and how shifting our perspective can bring about true healing. Figuring out how your childhood experiences are connected to your trauma helps you better understand how to make healthier choices. Your habits and cycles are inherited from your parents and those who raise us, but we get to decide how much of an effect they have on our lives.

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KEY POINTS:

Understanding our mothers were simply women having a human experience helps us to remove our expectations and requirements to free ourselves from what we hoped they would be for and to us.
Apologizing to your children is an important part of parenting. Learning how to communicate with your child is an essential part of parenting. There’s nothing wrong with seeking help from a therapist to guide you through traumatic experiences. Healing is a timeless journey.
Cultivate a community to reparent that inner child. So many of us are stuck at the place and in the stage where the trauma happened. Stop moving, living, and operating from a space that’s not even who you really are. Don’t condemn yourself to a life of misery. You can change.

QUOTABLES:

“Slow progress is still progress.”
“It is ok to acknowledge when you are wrong and apologize.”
“Children pay more attention to what you do than what you say.”
“If you have to isolate your mother or parents for your own sanity, do it from a place of power, not a place of pain, frustration, bitterness, and resentment.”
“Check in with yourself to determine what type of boundaries you may need to put in place for your protection.”
“Sometimes their reactions to you aren't solely about you. Sometimes that’s just who they are.”

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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In this episode, your Triggered hosts discuss another dope topic that doesn’t get talked about enough - adoption. And here to answer some of the questions many want to ask but few have the access or ability to, Alechia and Dani welcome Erin Quick - founder of PairTree and self-described modern adoption advocate.

Discussing the realities of adoption as opposed to what we may hear on the grapevine, tune in as Erin debunks common adoption misconceptions, shares her own dark days of infertility, and why her jaw-dropped when she went through the adoption process.

KEY POINTS:

The jaw-dropping realities of the adoption process
Steps to navigate the grief that comes with infertility
Challenges of transracial adoption and resources to overcome them
Do Black families adopt? Debunking the myth
Common misconceptions around adoption
What is “adoptive parent guilt”?

QUOTABLES:

“When you get pregnant, and then when you lose a baby, it's one of the darkest times and it's not talked about, and it's there. When you do talk about it, you realize you're actually part of a gigantic club.” - Erin Quick

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Pairtreefamily.com

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“Perfectionism is for basic bitches.”

In this episode, recovering perfectionist and founder of Perfectaholic, Crystal Love, wants you to say goodbye to perfectionism and hello to the good life. Sharing how she was forced to let go of perfectionism, tune in as Crystal speaks to what pain can teach us, what it means to be this AND that, and how we can start to accept and embrace all the messy parts of our own journey.

KEY POINTS:

Accepting “both and all” parts of you
Steps to embrace yourself through the chaos
Boundaries, saying no, and taking time for yourself
How to release the desire for control
The “what if” to “even if” method for getting out of your head

QUOTABLES:

“The truth hurts. It especially hurts when that truth is coming from yourself. And you have to be ready to accept that pain.” - Crystal Love

“Most things that are beautiful are not perfect. They're broken. They're flawed.” - Crystal Love

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Crystal Love

perfectaholic.com

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In this episode, Alechia and Dani talk about the one thing that trips up every single one of us, whether male, female, black, white, orange, or purple - FEAR. At some point, every human has to deal with fear. Fear of failure. Fear of the unknown. Fear of….But how can we reframe our relationship with fear so it can go from being our enemy to something we can leverage and utilize as a friend?

Tune in as mompreneur and founder of My Fab Finance, Tonya Rapley, shares the importance of trusting your intuition, how she uses fear as a catalyst, and the steps you can take to shift your defaults and habits to live a life NOT rooted in fear.

KEY POINTS:

How Tonya learned to move and work through fear
Building your fear muscle
Ask yourself: What’s the worst that can happen if I fail?
Tips to override and rewire deep innate fear
Your intuition is your superpower
Why you need to get clear on your core values

QUOTABLES:

“Every extraordinary thing is on the other side of fear.” - Alechia Reese

“The more that I tried and the more that I faced fear and the more that I was successful, made me more fearless. And I think that we expect to be fearless without trying ourselves.” - Tonya Rapley

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Tonyarapley.com

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At Triggered AF, we love discussions around business and money, but we don't have enough of them. Especially as women, we get afraid to talk about how we’re showing up and the steps we need to take to create and build lives that feel, look, and nourish us financially.

So in this episode, conversion copyrighter Tori Autumn discusses how she helps business owners, particularly women, make money and get to the bag. From how storytelling can move people to want to take action to the “power of one,” tap into the apprehensions and fears keeping you from embodying your full self in business and learn to overcome them with Tori Autumn.

KEY POINTS:

How to overcome the fear of showing up
Learning to be comfortable as your authentic self in business
4 mental blocks stopping us from being visible
What does a real marketing strategy look like?
Moving past and through imposter syndrome
Tips to transform followers into customers

QUOTABLES:

“I'm not self-made. I'm community mate.” - Tori Autumn

“What truly fuels impostor syndrome is just the inner critic voice that's giving you proof. And proof, what it really is, is just a belief. And a belief, it's not a fact.” - Tori Autumn

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Tori Autumn

heytoriautumn.com

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S6 EP8: Church and Trauma | Pamela Merritt

Skirts below the knee. No jewelry, accessories, or makeup. Stockings in bed and no relaxing your hair. Does this sound familiar?

KEY POINTS:

Why is church membership dramatically dropping?
Is the rise in community violence correlated with the lack of connection to spirituality?
Do we need the church to teach us accountability and structure?
The positive benefits of the church
What trauma looks like and how it’s perpetuated from the pulpit
How to nourish your relationship with the divine outside of the church

QUOTABLES:

“Once you understand who you are and what your needs are and what your beliefs are, you can reimagine your connection with the divine in a different way.” - Pamela Merritt

GUEST RESOURCES:

Pamela Merritt

holysmokesmovement.com

thefaithcommunity.org

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Today’s guest is the epitome of consistency and the sentiment she believes in most? Stop playing yourself and start WERKing for what you want!

In this episode, special guest Koereyelle gets triggered as she explains how you can uplevel your life without having to choose between the money and the honey. Listen in as she urges you to admit what you really desire and stop basing your life decisions on what someone else thinks you should do or expects you to do.

Stop playing with your potential and tune in to this bold episode of Triggered AF with Koereyelle!

KEY POINTS:

Living in radical accountability
How to stop playing yourself and stand in your standards
Teach people how to treat you by how you treat yourself
Do you know your value? Or are you underselling yourself?
Challenges in curating your circle
The effects of stepping into motherhood

QUOTABLES:

“I think the biggest mistake that we are making is not even being honest with ourselves about what we want.” - Koereyelle

“We get the thing, we do the thing, we accomplish the thing, we got the title, we got the degree, we got whatever, and then we're still not happy. But a lot of times, it's because you're making decisions based on somebody else's opinion.” - Koereyelle

GUEST RESOURCES:

Koereyelle

IG | instagram.com/koereyelle

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Once we hit a certain age or phase in life, a lot of us begin to restrict ourselves, believing some things are just off-limits. From motherhood to dating to starting over in our careers, we are counting ourselves out. But why?!

In this episode, business coach and CEO of Built To Impact, Maya Elious, discusses why it’s never too late to be exactly who you are destined to be! We just need to be a little bit delusional, a tad more accepting, and a lot more mindful. So tune in, get uncomfortable, and start shifting your perspective to believe in new opportunities at every stage, every phase, and every age of your life!

KEY POINTS:

Are you counting yourself out too early?
Finding a balance between delusion and acceptance
“Sometimes we fight so hard to keep our limitations.”
How to start trusting your own voice
Why you need to be mindful of who you get advice from
Navigating dating in different phases of life
Stop limiting your abundance!

QUOTABLES:

“If you have breath in your lungs, you have purpose in your life, and you are valuable.” - Maya Elious

”There are some things that are possible. But is it purposeful? I think we need to really just ask ourselves, what is God's purpose for me right now in this season?” - Maya Elious

“You will eat yourself alive trying to live in regret and stay in a situation so long because you feel like you've invested all of this time.” - Maya Elious

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Mayaelious.com

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For many people, especially those of color, we’re taught never to show our underbelly - never to move forward with anything until it’s perfect. It’s almost ingrained in us to wait for perfection before we make a move, which, in reality, only results in delays and sometimes even forfeitures. So how can we get out of our own way and stop waiting for perfection?

In this episode, author and award-winning journalist L'Oreal Thompson Payton gets triggered as she talks about what it means to wait for perfect, how it affects us, how it shows up in our lives, and what we can do about it. From her fertility journey to COVID lockdowns to writing her first book, tune in as L’Oreal shares her experiences with perfectionism, and when it hurt her as well as served her.

KEY POINTS:

How L’Oreal’s fertility journey taught her to release control
Steps to overcome the need for perfection
The connection between procrastination and perfection
“Done is better than perfect.”
Releasing perfectionism in your relationships
Why we need to learn how to rest
Can perfectionism ever be useful?

QUOTABLES:

“You can't control life. You can do your best, and you can show up, and you can try again. But you can't be perfect all the time. Nor should you.” - L'Oreal Thompson Payton

“Perfect is the enemy of good. As Black women, we have been conditioned from the womb to work twice as hard to get half as much.” - L'Oreal Thompson Payton

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ltinthecity.com

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The idea of surrendering or relinquishing control can be scary for a lot of us. Especially after COVID, when many of our senses of identity were shaken - losing jobs, loved ones, and things we long identified with. So in this episode, transformational speaker, visionary, and guide Kute Blackson gets triggered as he debunks the misconception of surrender and reveals its true magic.

Tune in as Kute invites you to let go and release expectations, goals, and visions that do not genuinely align with your soul. And to understand that when things don’t go according to plan, this is the true love of the universe.

KEY POINTS:

How to release unaligned expectations and identities
“You cannot miss your destiny.”
Learning to trust divine timing
Allow yourself time to grieve what was in order to move on
The role of our ego versus our soul
When things don’t work out, get curious
Why surrender is the most powerful thing we can do
What does true surrender look like?

QUOTABLES:

“Sometimes the goal itself that we're pursuing is not necessarily truly authentic with what is in alignment for our soul, the highest intention. And so sometimes things don't manifest, because, to me, this is the universe's way of course correcting you to dig deeper.” - Kute Blackson

“Surrender is the password to freedom. Surrender, for me, is the key to the next level of life. Surrender is the real secret to true, limitless manifestation.” - Kute Blackson

“I believe that when you follow your soul, and you truly surrender without conditions, you will always end up in the right place.” - Kute Blackson

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Kuteblackson.com

boundlessblissbali.com

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“Your boyfriend is keeping you from your husband sis!”

In this episode, Alechia and Dani want you to start dating well AF. And for that to happen, it’s time to get choosy!

Now we aren’t talking about out-of-this-world expectations or superficial and unrealistic standards. In this episode, your Triggered hosts ask you to get intentional and dive into what it takes to get the partner you desire and know you have the power to do so.

So lean in and take notes. It’s time to get clear on what you want and stand in the power to get it!

KEY POINTS:

Is there a time limit on how long it takes to get married?
How and when do you communicate your desires in a relationship?
Being vocal versus thirsty
What does it really mean to get choosy?
Get clear on your must-haves, nice-to-haves, and non-negotiables
“If he wants to, he will”

QUOTABLES:

“I don't believe in the float. I float in water, not in my relationships.”

“If you want to be married, if you want a serious, committed relationship, don't be afraid to vocalize that for fear of losing something that you don't have anyways.”

“You have to get clear. Clarity informs your decisions, and your decisions inform your choices. And that is how you get what you want, ultimately.”

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As much as we talk about vulnerability, your Triggered AF ladies have never dedicated an episode to their own insecurities. So to kick off Season 6, Alechia and Dani get honest about some of their personal struggles and things they’ve had to work through in hopes of helping you do the same.

So join the conversation as your hosts pull back the curtain and acknowledge some of their very real insecurities on their path to understanding and overcoming them.

KEY POINTS:

Are you insecure or do you have insecurities?
Alechia and Dani share their insecurities
Is your circle feeding your insecurities?
Acknowledging and overcoming your insecurities

QUOTABLES:

“The main thing is not to let your insecurities rule and control and debilitate you. That is the main problem. We all have them. But some of us are wallowing in insecure waters at all times.”

“At some point, it can't just be everybody else's fault. At some point, I am going to do one thing or something to help change what my experience will be.”

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Trauma can bring us an immense amount of pain, but it can also be a beautiful gift if we allow it to be. In this Season Finale episode of Triggered AF, Alechia and Dani welcome Phoenix Jackson, an impact entrepreneur and strategist, to talk about trauma in a different light. Tune in as Phoenix shares her personal journey of healing and spirituality, leaving the environments that caused her trauma, studying different spiritual systems, and ultimately finding Buddhism as the one that forced her to dive into herself. Discover the power of meditation and self-reflection in healing, and the need for forgiveness as Phoenix shares how she used her trauma as a gift to transform her life. So join in on the conversation as your hosts & Phoenix offer a fresh perspective on trauma and the ways in which it can be used as a tool for growth and transformation. KEY POINTS: - Trauma as an opportunity for growth and transformation - Tapping into the power of Sisterhood and female friendships - Defining ourselves beyond external titles and accolades - Having a trusted advisor or consigliere when navigating personal and professional challenges. - Removing yourself from unhealthy environments and seeking alternative spiritual paths - The difficult and unglamorous journey of confronting and processing trauma QUOTABLES: "Real healing is simply sitting in the energy that is stuck within your body...it's like dissecting all of that to sit with your own self. That's healing and that is never pretty."

"What do you get out of trauma? What is the gift? And if you cannot avoid it, how can you get something positive out of it that transforms your life?"

"The biggest lesson for me is that when we're in a state of transition or change, it's important to be still and listen to our intuition and inner voice."

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Grab your besties for this episode, because Alechia and Dani dive into the world of heartbreak, relationships, and self-love with Host of The Great Girlfriends Podcast, Sybil Amuti.

Tune in as your ladies share how they navigate the world once again after being burned one too many times by the ones we love - how do we reconcile with ourselves and the ones who’ve hurt us? How do we let love back into our lives once more? Are we running towards love, joy, and devotion, or running away from trauma, hurt, and pain?

Your hosts and Sybil get vulnerable about all that and more in this episode, so join in on the conversation and take the first steps into opening yourself up to real love in ways you’ve never done before.

KEY POINTS:

Who you are is your superpower
What it means to truly and fully love yourself
How do we overcome the fear of getting hurt?
Are you running away or running towards something?
Just because you are healing does not mean you are unlovable
Creating your circle of Great Girlfriends

QUOTABLES:

“God created the universe to work in support of whatever we humans decide.”

“What you do has not been done until you do it”

“Is it because I was running from something I never wanted to be? Or am I walking into who I am becoming? “

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Sybil Amuti

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The Great Girlfriends

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Dating is such a brave endeavor, let alone dating in front of a national audience - exactly what Corvaya Jeffries did on OWNTV’s reality dating show “Ready to Love.” And in this episode, she shares her experience, not only on television but as a single woman in Miami in Triggered AF’s first LIVE Q&A episode.

So tune in as Alechia, Dani, and Corvaya discuss everything from non-negotiables to online dating to dating strategies so that you can start dating well AF.

KEY POINTS:

Overcoming personal obstacles when dating
What are your non-negotiables?
You have options! Open your mind
How do you get him to take the next step?
Is sex on the first date a bad idea?
Online dating - quality versus quantity

QUOTABLES:

“I think the lesson here and something I want to share with listeners and viewers is you have a choice. You can choose, and men choose us all the time.”

“Time is the only teacher. Time is what's going to get you where you need to be. So you need to have grace. You need to stroke yourself with a feather, not a whip, and give yourself time.”

“When a man is true about you, is supposed to be in your life, whether it's for a season or whether it's forever, there's nothing about you that's going to be too much or too little for him.”

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Too many times we hear so many negatives around Black men. In the media, Black men are often depicted as violent, hypersexual, or even lazy. And your hosts are TRIGGERED!

In an effort to combat these false narratives, Alechia and Dani bring some Black goodness into the world and welcome talent manager and business developer Tré Thomas. So tune in and tap in to some good Black male energy and learn a bit more about the Black male experience and how we can love and support them better.

KEY POINTS:

How Tré disrupts the narrative
Rebranding the “Black man”
The impact of negative stereotypes
“Black women have had my back.”
Why you need to love yourself first
Men have emotions! Communicate and nurture them

QUOTABLES:

“I like to be disruptive. So I'm going to change the narrative. You're gonna see an educated black man. You're gonna see a businessman. You're gonna see me in rooms that you probably never expected me to be in.”

“I don't want us to change who we are. I want us to go harder.”

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When we are going through the valley - those dark and low points in our lives - we often feel alone and like there is no straight path out. So how can we cut through the vegetation and chaos to find the other side without getting stuck?

In this episode, energetic alchemist, intuitive fine jeweler, healer, cosmic guide, and spiritual coach Crystal Streets joins your Triggered hosts to share how she was able to sit in the void, work through the pain, and reach the gifts on the other side. From breathwork to the art of surrendering, listen in as Crystal guides you through the death of your old self to the birth of a more aligned and authentic you.

KEY POINTS:

Crystal’s transformative life process
How to stay anchored when all you want to do is give up
What is on the other side of the “void”?
Tools to help get you through the valleys
The hidden superpower of breathwork
What to do when it seems like nothing is working?
Joy and excitement are the gateway to your alignment

QUOTABLES:

“When we don't honor our own intuition, we fall out of alignment. And when you fall out of alignment, it opens you up to whatever is not in your path to coming in.”

“It's like this hidden superpower that we don't know, and we're not educated on. But we are our own healers.”

“Your joy and your excitement are the gateway to alignment. Follow it!”

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Crystal Streets

Crystalstreets.com

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We are the author of our own lives, making the stories we tell ourselves, the stories that define us, and the stories that map out our lives extremely important. But sometimes the story we tell isn’t truly ours, and it may even limit how we approach life and business. So how can we better speak to ourselves and curate our story to shift the way we move through life?

Tune in as author, entrepreneur, and expert storyteller, Jude Charles, shares his mission to lead and empower entrepreneurs to have relentless courage, find their voice, and write a new script for the best version of their lives.

KEY POINTS:

What is the story you tell yourself? Is it even yours?
Are you delusional or walking in your purpose?
The necessity of purpose and clarity of vision
Why you need to sit in stillness with your purpose
How to shift your story to shift your life

QUOTABLES:

“Whether you believe you can or you believe you can't, you're right.”

“Money isn't enough. The dream is never enough. It's the purpose.”

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Today’s conversation will allow us to reflect on the choices and decisions we’ve made, as well as take a hard look at the experiences we’ve had, both good and bad, and decide how we want to shape our lives moving forward.

So listen in as emergency medicine and integrative medical cannabis physician Dr. Safiya Lyn-lassiter shares her personal experiences of loss and change, including the death of her husband and a major professional transition, and how these experiences have shaped her identity. Hoping not only to help her patients navigate the space of medical cannabis but empower listeners to take ownership of their own stories and move through fear to create the lives they want.

KEY POINTS:

Moving through fear and unleashing your light
The power of taking ownership of your story
Rebuilding while honoring grief and the past
Why compartmentalization is both a strength and a weakness
Redefining the purpose of cannabis and Dr. Lyn’s medical career
The challenges of pivoting into a new space
Ways to curate and support your chosen family
How loss changed Dr. Lyn’s approach to love

QUOTABLES:

“I'm honestly redefining who I am minus the titles, and more so based off of my peace and intention.”

“It's been a daily practice in intention, to not let my story define who I am, and I think I got to this place by taking ownership and power of my story.”

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Askdoctorlyn.com

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With a bit more life experience under their belts, your triggered hosts take this short and sweet episode to speak to their 20-year-old selves. From buying Amazon stock to dating up to jumpstarting their healing, listen in as Alechi and Dani look back on some of the things they’ve done and how they could've done them better.

So whether you are 20, 30, or 40, tune in and talk to your younger self! And remember to take those lessons into the future vision you are creating for your life!

KEY POINTS:

What would you tell your 20-year-old self?
Date with intention - look for experiences outside of love
When you are confident in who you are, you always win
Try all the new things! And have fun!

QUOTABLES:

“My programming and any trauma that my body remembered just prevented me from feeling like I could do anything, and if I could tell my 20-year-old self any piece of advice is you can do anything you want to do.”

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A doctor of computer engineering and finance, FinTech founder, author, and lender, Roshawnna Novellus has stepped into spaces where no one looked like her and changed the game! And not only for herself but for others as well, deploying working capital to women and people of color to help them grow their businesses. But how did she do it?!

Tune in as Roshawnna shares the mindset and energy that allows her to do things differently and urges you to quiet the noise and learn to have faith in yourself.

"If you know who you are, no one can ever take that from you.”

KEY POINTS:

Why determination is what separates success from the rest
Removing the noise and finding who you are
The obvious gaps in women’s empowerment in business
Pouring into other’s cups as well as your own
Do you always need to accomplish more?
Who are you outside of what you do?

QUOTABLES:

“I think a lot of us always are immersed in the noise of people's opinion, of what other people are doing. And now with social media, I think it's really important to practice mindfulness strategies so that you know who you are, and what's important to you.”

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Roshawnna Novellus

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In this episode, Alechia and Dani let you in on a little bit of girl talk and discuss the topics that may not always be politically correct on air. And today’s gossip is all about red flags!

From thin eyebrows to a lack of effort, tune in as your hosts share their yellow cautionary flags and the red flags that send them running for the hills.

KEY POINTS:

What do you do when you see a red flag?
Tough love does not mean abuse!
Why do we make excuses for people’s lack of effort?
Is it difficult to be happy for others when you’re not happy?
Gaslighting and love bombing

QUOTABLES:

“It's important for women to be able to identify red flags and also identify what your reactions are and if that is the healthiest reaction to when you see a red flag.”

“I think it's a red flag when somebody always wants to point out what's wrong with you. And then never what’s right. That is a red flag, and it's not out of love. We have to come out of this mindset that people who love us are cruel to us.”

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We have been socialized to base our value on our labor and titles. We've been told we always need a check-point plan, and when it comes to rest…we must earn it! But in this episode, frolic facilitator, global equity strategist, and connoisseur of all things excellence, Cici Battle, is here to debunk these myths and remind us that we are worth so much more than the bare minimum!

So how do we change what we think we deserve? And how do we prioritize rest and play, or frolic culture, in our lives? Tune in to your Triggered hosts and Cici Battle to find out!

KEY POINTS:

What is frolic culture?
Is frolicking a fantasy or are our priorities skewed?
When the pandemic sparked Cici’s mindset shift
Re-evaluating and overcoming grind culture
How can we incorporate frolicking into our daily life?
Stop shrinking yourself! Become your own culture creator!

QUOTABLES:

“What are you doing? I'm frolicking. And that meant I was chasing my hope, my wholeness. I was chasing my joy, and I wasn't chasing any accolades. I wasn't chasing any visibility. If it felt good in my spirit, that's what I did.”

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How does financial education specialist and CEO of Empify, Ashley M. Fox, make breaking generational curses and building generational wealth sound so easy? Or is the real question: who told you it had to be hard?

In this episode, your hosts have the necessary but often triggering conversation around money and why we aren’t positioning ourselves to leverage it in the most positive ways.

Tune in as Ashley M. Fox shares the secrets she learned working in the finance industry, why being a Black female is one of her biggest assets, and her 3 tips to get financially secure and abundant.

KEY POINTS:

What attracted Ashley to the financial industry?
Being a Black woman in a male-dominated industry
How to win against a system built for you to lose
Why Ashley makes it sound so easy
Building wealth - where do we start?

QUOTABLES:

“Yes, the system is not designed for people to win. However, you can win in the system. You just have to know the rules.”

“You don't attract what you want. You attract who you are. You have to become the person with money before the money comes.”

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With the pandemic and all the things everyone's been going through these last years, it’s often hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And some of us have even more experience with hardship and trauma, but is it an excuse not to live a full life?

Tune in as certified plant-based chef, fashion designer, cannabis specialist, travel enthusiast, and jane-of-all-trades, Unique Matthews, joins Triggered AF to talk self-care, loving your inner child, and setting up your life to make sure you can show up as your highest self. Because there's no better opportunity to rebuild and create what you love than after a storm.

KEY POINTS:

Reframing trauma into a fabulous life
How to stay present and grateful when life gets hard
Are you honoring yourself?
Why being selfish is a good thing
Ask yourself: What do I need?
Giving your inner child the experiences they never had

QUOTABLES:

“Brushing my hair so it can shed, doing my nails, and cutting my cuticles - I want to scrub my body and remove all things negative. Because if I feel like I'm carrying something negative, then I'm gonna attract it. I want it all gone.”

“After a storm, after everything is destroyed and messed up, it's literally the perfect opportunity to rebuild and to create things how you want them to be.”

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Eatinncheat.com

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Are you open to making new friends, or are you singing Drake’s “No New Friends” song on repeat? Well, in this episode, your host, resident friend-maker, and professional collector of good people, Alechia, shares her tips for intentional friend-making and why it is so important to find your tribe.

From evolving friendships to how to make new ones, tune in and take a deep dive into friendship with Alechi and Dani!

KEY POINTS:

Do you know how to make new friends?
How do you turn a connection into a friendship?
Check up on your friends!
Are you afraid of rejection? So are they!
What are your levels of access?

QUOTABLES:

“There is a world and a space and a place where there are just genuinely really great people. And because you've cut yourself off from that you also cut yourself off from the possibility or the opportunity of meeting and connecting with some really, really dope people.”

”Sometimes you're forming such close and deep connections with people that you've known for three months that ended up being deeper than people you've known for three decades.”

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Whatever the goal may be, it can be difficult to stay the course when things start to fall off the edge or the reality does not look like what we envision. We may even focus too much on the end goal or get distracted by where other people are on their journey. So how can we fall in love with the process, even when things get uncomfortable?

Tune in as visionary and entrepreneur Garrett Brown shares his journey and methods to get through the overwhelm. From fasting to learning to sit with yourself to letting go of what no longer serves you, don’t miss this look at Garrett Brown’s journey and how we can apply what he learned to navigate our own.

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KEY POINTS:

Learning to love the uncomfortable parts of your jour journey
Methods to push past the hard times
What is the character of your tribe?
The inspiration and birth of “Love Your Journey”
How to love a reality that does not match your vision
Garrett’s tips to help keep you going

QUOTABLES:

“I always say and believe however the journey feels is how the destination will feel.”

“I think it's so important for people to start to be really honest with themselves and not envy and look at somebody else's plate and feel like oh, I need that on my plate.”

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Connecting over the dopest conversations while getting her nails done, your triggered hosts welcome global mogul and nail goddess D’Marie Sambolin.

While D’Marie has taken nails to a whole new level, in this episode, this power trio tackles an extremely sensitive and uncomfortable conversation - skin complexion in the Black community.

So what does it mean to be light-skinned? Or part of the African diaspora? Is there an intentional divide? Does colorism exist within our community? And why are we so focused on getting “chosen” before choosing ourselves?

KEY POINTS:

What does it mean to be Black?
Is light-skinned privilege real?
Do we fetishize complexions?
Racism vs colorism
Why the battle between Black and Latinx women?
Playing the “pick-me” game

QUOTABLES:

“It's like a cage that we automatically put people in depending on how they naturally look.”

“We don't emphasize and congratulate or pedestal certain people. And then we wonder, well, why are we not being chosen? We don't even choose ourselves sometimes!”

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Many of us get so used to executing, we rarely take a moment to take stock and see if what we do aligns with our spirit or lights our soul on fire. So what do we do when we realize that the path we’ve taken is not actually how we want to get to our destination?

Tune in as the founder of Black Professionals Network, Kenasha Paul, joins your triggered hosts, sharing her journey carving out her own path and helping Black professionals connect, as well as provide solutions, business equity, and access.

Creating an ecosystem for legacy builders, Kenasha dares you to sit down with yourself long enough to find what you are good at, where you thrive, and what opportunities align most with your soul.

KEY POINTS:

How did Kenasha create her own lane?
Reimagining her credentials as a lawyer
Why create a network specifically for Black professionals?
The importance of social capital
“Love is fleeting, but vision is forever.”
Stop doubting your vision!

QUOTABLES:

“Challenging does not mean delayed. It doesn't mean that you're not going to get to the destination. This is something that is reminding you, do you really want it and an invitation to go harder.”

“I saw that my education experience taught me that social capital weighed far more than education.”

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Welcome to season 5 trigger-happy fam! Alechia and Dani are back for all things magic this season as they host more provocative, thoughtful, and uncomfortable conversations triggering us to keep moving forward!

And your triggered hosts don’t hold back as they pose some difficult questions to kick off the season - Has mediocrity become king? Are we a world of enablers? What happens when our best isn’t good enough? And are we really giving 100%?

Tune in as Alechia and Dani get real about “doing your best,” yes men, hardwired habits, and when it’s okay to be selfish. Because on the journey to figuring out what our best looks like, we have got to get honest!

KEY POINTS:

Your best is not always good enough
Be honest - did you really do your best?
Does your tribe hold you accountable?
There can’t be growth without discomfort
Is mediocrity the new best?
Why it’s okay to be selfish (sometimes!)

QUOTABLES:

“I do think that we need to start honoring and telling the truth about, hey, this wasn't my best. I did what I had to do. And my goal is that I can do better and be better moving forward.”

“We have decided that mediocrity is what our best looks like. And the moment you accept that your mediocre mess is what your best looks like, you have literally decided to accept a life that is a lot less than what you deserve and what you're capable of.”

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Lightning only strikes once, and this episode is a true testament to that!

Always asking the hard questions, your Triggered hosts found themselves in a compelling dialogue on race with none other than their videographer, Tyler Warren! Believing EVERYONE should be part of the discussion about the racial challenges facing our country today, Alechia and Dani decided to bring Tyler out from behind the camera for this episode on all things race.

From mass shooters to being gaslit by the media to the indoctrination of racism, don’t miss the uncomfortable questions we all need to be willing to ask and answer in this very real episode of Triggered AF.

KEY POINTS:

What makes a mass shooter? Race, family, socioeconomic status?
Do racism and slavery affect white people?
Is it impossible for a white person to not be racist?
How can we better educate each other on race?

QUOTABLES:

“I only know Black people from on TV. And according to the television, they're violent and crazy and ghetto and hypersexual. So when you don't have access to diversity, then what?”

“We've got to learn how we can not only coexist but work together so that we're building a global community of people who are not ashamed and shy away from differences. But who relish in them, who ask questions when they don't understand.”

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Get ready for another dope conversation as your Triggered hosts welcome 7x Emmy nominated style maven and red carpet extraordinaire, Kela Walker!

Putting down her superhero cape, tune in as Kela discusses balancing life as a boss b*tch while also leaning into her femininity as a soft woman.

Giving permission to all women to stand in their light and power, don’t miss this episode on why you need to consider your needs first, indulge in what brings you joy, and create a “soft life”.

KEY POINTS:

Why you need a bit of delusional confidence
“You rent your title, but you own your character”
Releasing the “how” and focusing more on the “what”
Comparison is the thief of joy - build a life YOU love
How to move through imposter syndrome and self-sabotage
Leaning into femininity and curating a “soft life”

QUOTABLES:

“I always say be mindful of your character, and your reputation will watch after itself.”

“Who says I have to be the strong black woman? Just because I'm strong doesn't mean that I can't also be soft.”

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If you have joined the Triggered family before, you know Lola and Elsa - Alechia and Dani’s low vibrational doppelgangers. And while your hosts have alluded to their lower vibrational selves before, in this episode, they take a deep dive into what it looks like when your lower self comes knocking at the door.

Sharing real scenarios of when Lola and Elsa took the wheel, tune in as your Triggered queens discuss why you must honor your lower vibrational self and examine what they could have done differently on their healing journey to figuring it all out!

KEY POINTS:

How to recognize (and name!) your lower vibrational self
Check-in with yourself - what are your highest triggers?
Why you can’t fight your lower vibrational self
Creating a new default - what now?
Who are Lola and Elsa?

QUOTABLES:

“I believe in allowing Lola, my lower vibrational self, to ride shotgun. And the reason I let her ride shotgun is because I need her there to help me identify the triggers.”

“Because I am clear and aware of the fact that there is darkness in me that exists, I can choose. It is all about choice and personal accountability. I can choose to make a different decision.”

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Is it toxic to sleep with a man on the first date? Is dating, for men, about finding the right one or the right one at the right time? And is there a difference between a hoe and a f*ckboy?

Tune in and get toxic as your Triggered family welcomes Jerome Coleman - 12-year pro athlete, real estate investor, and creator of the “Vacay Experience.” Sharing his path from hurt to healing, tune in as Jay spills the tea on all things toxic from a man’s perspective. And flips the script on Alechia and Dani with his own questions!

KEY POINTS:

Are only men toxic?
What are the red flags some men chose to ignore?
How do men decide who is “the one”?
The rise of the “City Girl”
Is it toxic to sleep with a man on the first date?
Showing up for men in relationships too
Why it’s important to curate your circle

QUOTABLES:

“Toxic is fun. It’s unfortunate, but it’s fun.”

“If you're not ready physically, mentally, or financially, you shouldn't be dating for one, and you definitely can't have a wife. How are you going to maintain a household or anything of that nature when you're not there and ready to be there? Because it takes work.”

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It’s time to get trigger-happy with wellness coach, organizational consultant, wife, mom, and entrepreneur, Amber Forrester!

Refusing to dim her light to make anyone more comfortable, tune in as Amber speaks to why it’s okay to honor your values and fill your cup first so that you can show up authentically and RADIATE! From what living (and parenting!) intentionally really looks like to why Amber does not believe in “til death do us part,” don’t miss the challenges, lessons, and Amber’s action steps to flow, flourish, and live well.

KEY POINTS:

Take up space and let your light shine!
Why you need to honor and prioritize your needs first
Are you a method actor in your relationships?
What is intentional parenting?
How to be “brave enough to be self-aware”
Aligning purpose, passion, and profit to create the life you desire

QUOTABLES:

“It's never served me not to shine my light. It has always served me well when I let my light shine - when I show up as my authentic self.”

“When we live by default, you get what you get. When you live by intention and when you are open to learning from situations and not just judging them, it just opens up life.”

“To me, not being happy is a failure. Not being fulfilled is a failure. Not being fully self-expressed is a failure.”

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Get your pen and paper out as the “millionaire maker” and one of the best business coaches in the country, Danielle Leslie, joins the Triggered AF fam!

So don’t miss the laughs and the gems dropped in this episode on rediscovering your truth and following your bliss.

KEY POINTS:

Trying on new identities to grow your business
Why your story is so valuable
Does success always require struggle?
“Your environment fuels your enlightenment”
Who is your prophet, visionary, catalyst, and builder?
How to recognize and honor your own voice again

QUOTABLES:

“When I think about my life, I think of it in three phases. I think the first was discovering who I was. Then it was creating who I was. And now I'm remembering who I am.”

“Your story is so valuable. And guess what, it provides infinite possibilities.”

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When it comes to sex, “the wait” can be a daunting and exciting time. And with the outdated adage of waiting until marriage no longer the standard for many of us, the real question now is how long do we wait, and especially when it comes to someone we want to pursue?

Would you buy a car without driving it? Do you live every day as if it could be your last? Or do you believe in the beauty of delayed gratification? Tune in as your Triggered AF hosts get raw about sex and share their “been there, done that” two cents on the waiting game.

KEY POINTS:

If we aren’t waiting for marriage, how long are we waiting?
Do you have p*ssy discipline or are you “dickmatized”?
Is sex truly meaningless?
Why freedom and discipline can go hand in hand
Energetic transfers and cleansing - what does it mean to you?

QUOTABLES:

“There's so much value in waiting so that you don't get so distracted by how good the sex is that you can't see clearly who the person is.”

“I'm really free, and I can make all these decisions. But with that freedom, I can have the discipline to be intentional and to make the decisions that best serve me.”

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“I’m black. I’m a minister. And I’m gay.”

In this episode, your Triggered AF family continues to push the envelope with conversations that refuse to play nice as they welcome author, activist, actor, comedian, and minister of love Benjamin Carlton.

Tune in as Ben shares his story from preaching that homosexuality is wrong to being the self-described “biggest gay.” Waking up and choosing to go against the grain every day, listen in as Ben speaks to releasing the narratives that caused him to self-hate and how embracing his own labels helped him step into his power and break free of the “box.”

KEY POINTS:

Do we need labels?
How you love others is indicative of how you love yourself
Releasing labels that were assigned to you but are not you
Advice for those struggling with their identity and labels
What is the better way toward label inclusivity?
Living in your truth as it is NOW

QUOTABLES:

“When you have love for self, you have love for your brother. When you have grace, you have grace for your brother. I cannot force you to love me how I need to be loved if you don't love yourself first, and loving yourself is evident in how you love people.”

“If you are living your life trying to please everyone, you will please no one.”

"As we think about the spectrum of sexuality, the spectrum of identity, the spectrum of culture, all those things, we need to make space for people who move up and down the continuum.”

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Triggered AF gives you a first-class seat at what it looks like to be loved properly as Dani welcomes her fiancee, baby daddy, and overall favorite human to the show, Reggie. Tune in as this power couple discusses emotional baggage, the value of having those uncomfortable conversations, and how they learned to trust and love themselves first before they could submit to love again.

Don’t miss this intimate tell-all and sneak peek into the lives of your Triggered family!

KEY POINTS:

How to handle emotional baggage in a new relationship
The importance of having those uncomfortable conversations
What do heartbreak and healing look like for a man?
Ways to honor your man, according to a man
Creating a safe space for your partner
“What’s more intimate than building a life together?”

QUOTABLES:

“They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a village to sustain healthy relationships, especially romantic ones. Your friends and your family play such a huge role.”

“What's the point of always putting a band-aid over a bullet wound?”

“It's always me and him against the problem, not me and him against each other.”

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Pull out the scuba gear because your triggered hosts are taking a deep dive with today’s guest, Abu Fofanah. A GOAT in the digital marketing space, Abu helps entrepreneurs get their brand in front of the right people, generating millions in visibility and sales. But he isn’t here to talk business…

Tune in Abu Fofanah speaks to who is beyond what he does. From his journey finding his value outside of others to learning how to like being around himself to why money can’t buy peace, don’t miss this honest and refreshing conversation on rebuilding your relationship with yourself.

KEY POINTS:

Finding value in yourself (outside of being needed)
Why money does not bring fulfillment
The hardest part of “letting go”
How to rebuild the trust within yourself
Navigating imposter syndrome
You are a priority in your own life!

QUOTABLES:

“For the longest time, I found my value in what I could give. And so I felt like if I wasn't giving anything that I was not valued.”

“If you don't get comfortable letting people down, you'll always be the one who's uncomfortable.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Learn more about Abu Fofanah and how to market your business online at: poweryourlaunch.com

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Today’s special guest has been on the ground floor with your Triggered ladies since the beginning! Managing and producing this podcast, along with her own and so many others, Jessica Hurley is not only responsible for a large part of Triggered AF’s growth but is also widely known for her vulnerability and raw honesty when it comes to just how hard healing and the journey can be.

Because let’s be real…healing sucks. There is no one size fits all approach, and it certainly isn’t linear. Believing that we all need to hear and see that more, tune in as these three powerhouse women speak to the pain of breaking patterns, what healing work really looks like, and what their pain has taught them the most.

As they all know too well, “you are only as healed as your next trigger.”

KEY POINTS:

Healing is not a one size fits all process!
The catalyst that brought Jessica to her path of healing
Why breaking patterns can feel like dying 1000 deaths
Do you like the person you are becoming?
What is EMDR therapy? And other effective healing modalities?
Mastering your shadows and investing in yourself

QUOTABLES:

“The real work begins when you are isolated for a little while and you don't like who you're becoming. And you realize everything that you are allowing in your life, the people you're allowing in your life, are all rooted in your trauma. It's all a reflection. The mirror you're creating is just more trash.”

“Pain is not a sign that something is wrong with you or that you are broken. Pain is an opportunity. It's an invitation for you to be like okay, something in my mind doesn't feel right; how can I address that.”

“People always say ‘feel the feelings.’ But what they really mean is process the feelings. And in order for you to process the feelings, you have to allow them to live their lifecycle.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

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Change is the only true constant in life, but the crazy thing is, many of us are often still surprised, frustrated, and even reject change when it comes knocking at our door. Why is it that we are so afraid to be open and uncomfortable? And how can we better move through these moments and emotions when we find ourselves being called to level up?

Always making sure to include men in the conversation, tune in as your Triggered AF hosts welcome Brandon Pankey, founder of APEX Video Network and vice president of Live Nation Urban, to share why he believes the greatest shift you can really make is within yourself. From navigating internal conflicts to what makes him “so f*cking confident” to the village of strong ass black women that make it all possible, don’t miss this fun yet compelling guest interview with Brandon Pankey.

KEY POINTS:

Who is Brandon Pankey, beyond the titles?
Why you need to be open to getting uncomfortable
How to navigate going from great to EXTRAORDINARY
Do children complete you? A parent’s internal conflict
Internal shifts versus external shifts - is one more important?

QUOTABLES:

"The greatest shifts happen when you're fcking uncomfortable."*

"People make shifts out of comfort or what they think other people want from them, but they don't make shifts for themselves."

"You have to have a shift within yourself and start to believe more in you. And I think that's the big shift that we all have to take, learning to trust yourself and trust your instincts and trust what you want to do."

GUEST RESOURCES:

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Are you protecting yourself or are you self-sabotaging?

In this episode, Triggered AF welcomes fractional CMO, certified lady of leisure, and comedian by nature, Emmelie De La Cruz. Keeping it 100% real, 100% of the time, Emmelie talks about the greatest forms of self-sabotage and how she overcame them. Sharing her lessons turned blessings, tune in for this direct, sarcastic, and witty guide to looking in the mirror, getting honest with yourself, and learning how to heal.

KEY POINTS:

Why Emmelie is “a girl from the South Bronx”
How to give yourself the opportunity to evolve
3 steps to get unstuck and avoid self-sabotage
Commit to the process, not the outcome!
Getting out of survival mode and developing yourself

QUOTABLES:

“In our careers, we focus so much on climbing the ladder and getting the skills and getting the certificates and doing all these things for money, but we don't focus on how can we better ourselves for ourselves.”

“We oftentimes are so stuck looking at what's going on externally that we don't start to think about, okay, what's happening internally - the only thing in the situation that I can control to actually continue to move forward.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Learn more about Emmelie De La Cruz at: onedaycmo.com

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In this special episode, Alechia and Dani join former guest, artist, entrepreneur, and key-note speaker Melissa Mitchell, at her birthday celebration to speak about Melissa’s journey from living at home to building a million-dollar empire, all from choosing to live in faith, not fear.

Tune in as your Triggered hosts commemorate Melissa’s 40 years, from overcoming life-threatening challenges to becoming a magnet for money. Also believing in pouring back into others, don’t miss Melissa’s open platform urging everyone, especially the black community, to speak more about money and invest in themselves!

KEY POINTS:

Why we need to talk more about money!
How Melissa “collapsed time” and what that meant for her success
Everyone has their own timeline! Stop looking at others!
The importance of trusting your circle FIERCELY
Live in faith, not fear!

QUOTABLES:

“Money isn't everything. But money is a lot of things.”

“Once I changed my relationship with money, I became a magnet for it.”

“Don't live in fear. Live in faith. The money will come, the love will come, the opportunities will come. But life is not promised, so use your time wisely.”

GUEST INFORMATION:

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How is it possible to go from speaking to someone every day, sleeping next to them every night, and having your lives intertwined in every way… just to become practical strangers after a break-up?! A conversation many of us don’t have enough, in this episode, Alechia and Dani explore how we grieve and then heal from those heart-wrenching break-ups.

From releasing people to no longer feeling like a stranger in your own house, tune in as your Triggered hosts get real about the hardest parts of starting over, along with the permission to be excited about figuring it all out.

KEY POINTS:

Why breakups can feel like a death
Send love, light, and let it go!
What is your grieving to healing process?
Love versus attachment
Do you find your strength in staying or leaving?
How to trust yourself to make better love decisions in the future
There is life on the other side! Open your world to it!

QUOTABLES:

“We have to get out of feeling as though we have to force people to be what we need when we need them.”

“I think after you've gone through your grieving process and you've allowed yourself to create what your new life now looks like without that person, it really is about becoming okay with your lover now being your stranger and accepting and honoring the fact that there's still so much value and so much life on the other side of it.”

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Go to school, get a good job, work for someone your entire life, be miserable, and then die. Is this really the vision you have for your life? Or have we been programmed to believe this is what we want?

Helping women change their programming and walk in their own greatness, mindset coach, mother, and podcaster, Makini Smith, joins Triggered AF to help us get our minds right! Tune in as she shares why, as a self-described healer, she connects more with the people who feel too ashamed to walk through the doors of a church and helps them to shift their mindset to be happy with who they are, what their value is, and what they can bring to the world.

Break out of the confines of that box, and listen in on this fun and witty dialogue about growth and the importance of shifting your mindset first.

KEY POINTS:

Why Makini describes herself as a healer outside the church
Who needs a mindset coach?
How can we get start improving our mental health?
“Your mind is programmed to find anything that it loses”
Can we break toxic cycles alone?
What is the vision you have for your life? What do YOU want?

QUOTABLES:

“A lot of people are in positions at work, doing things, because that's what their parents expected them to do or what their partner wanted them to do or what a teacher told them that they could do. But they're not tapped into what they truly want to do. So they're miserable.”

“You are not your current circumstance. You are not that thing that you went through. The truth of who you are, your spiritual DNA, is perfect.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Like what you’re hearing? Learn more about Makini Smith at: awalkinmystilettos.com

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Tap into all the goodness in this episode with Alechia, Dani, and their guest and confidence QUEEN Achieng Agutu. A self-described growing woman, listen in as Achieng shares her ongoing journey to love herself viciously and why one of the most important things you can do for yourself is to figure out who the f*ck you are.

KEY POINTS:

Confidence can be costly!
The consequences of not leading with confidence
Are you born confident? Or do you cultivate it over time?
Why do so many women struggle with self-confidence?
How to combat self-doubt with self-talk
Speaking power into other women - the importance of community

QUOTABLES:

“It just has to go with believing in yourself, knowing that you are worthy of anything and everything that you bring, that you do, that you are.”

“I think if a woman could embrace just being, as opposed to doing and trying. We waste so much of our feminine energy doing the most when you could just be the most.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Like what you’re hearing? Follow Achieng Agutu on social media!

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Your hosts Alechia and Dani are back, and they are TRIGGERED AF! Tune in as they open season four with a conversation around non-negotiables and what they look like in the real world of trying to date, hold friendships, and cultivate relationships. From broke men to big dick energy to paying the bills, Alechia and Dani share their non-negotiables, boundaries, and “nice to haves” in this episode full of truth bombs and hilarity.

KEY POINTS:

Boundaries as gates, not walls
Do you meet all your non-negotiables?
Why Alechia and Dani don’t date broke men
What are your non-negotiables versus “nice to haves”?
Identifying the why behind your boundaries

QUOTABLES:

“I think a big part of femininity requires fluidity. It requires you to flow. It requires you to bend because if you can't bend, you're going to break.”

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As we enter Black History Month and the season 3 finale of Triggered AF, your hosts welcome the executive director of the Black Archives, History & Research Foundation, Timothy A. Barber, to discuss the importance of preserving black culture in spite of the challenges.

Focusing specifically on gentrification, tune in as they discuss how to empower a community as well as develop it. From investing in the culture and history that already exists to rehabbing structures in a way that people can remain and thrive in their neighborhood, listen in as they challenge gentrification, and reverse engineer the process to start benefiting the community as a whole.

KEY POINTS:

Does gentrification help or hurt?
How to marry gentrification with redevelopment
The history of Overtown and urban removal
Why the preservation of black art and culture is so important
Investing in leaders and gatekeepers we can trust
Are there any positive effects of gentrification?
Preserving The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater

QUOTABLES:

“If you don't know your history, you will never know when they're trying to take you back.”

“You have to find a way to empower the people that live in the area prior to bringing in those levels of housing and things of that nature. Because the first thing they need is jobs.”

“Going back to the gentrification effect, bringing these new people in, the difficult part of it is to get them to invest in the community, other than just paying rent in the community.”

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Expect chills when listening to this episode with sociologist, author, strategist, and changemaker, Dr. Janice Johnson Dias. Speaking about intentional parenting in a world not built intentionally for your child, Dr. Janice discusses the detriment of colorblind parenting and how to create an environment for children to thrive using adversity as a tool. Tune in as she shares how majority culture has framed parenting and explains why if you want a great kid, you’re going to have to be a great human first.

KEY POINTS:

Who is Dr. Janice Johnson Dias, according to her?
What is parenting and its universal understandings?
The top three foundational principles to instill in our children
Why “do as I say not as I do” parenting is a thing of the past
Utilizing age-appropriate honesty
Are there dangers in oversharing with your children?
Raising black children in white spaces
How parenting is framed by structural conditions

QUOTABLES:

“We must recognize that parenting is a reflection of ourselves and that we must first attend to things about ourselves if we are going to be modestly successful in parenting. Parenting is about the child, yes, but it's far more about us.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Learn more about Dr. Janice Johnson Dias at thedrjanice.com

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Tune in as Alechia and Dani share their own less than favorable traits and how to work through villain to victim to powerhouse who shows up in the world with truly good intentions.

KEY POINTS:

Nobody wants to be the villain - so where are they?
What are your toxic traits?
How to exercise the apology muscle
When did we forget grace and compassion?
The value of remembering when you were the villain
Choosing the right thing, even when it’s uncomfortable
Who do you want to be? How do you want to show up?

QUOTABLES:

“Victims sometimes forget when they were the villain.”

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Tune in as she drops some serious gems and gives you the permission to dream and receive. You are, as she says, just "one away".

KEY POINTS:

“When I show up as myself, that’s my entry fee”
What is the art of allowing?
Remaining focused on the destination but open to the route
Why it’s not about being good, it’s about being in alignment
Treat everything as it’s the next biggest thing
The value of being a constant student of life
How you're one away from whatever it is you're waiting on

QUOTABLES:

“I just think being me, once I decided that was enough, it became the entry fee to a lot of things.”

“If you're really hungry for something, you'll show up like it is the best opportunity every single time.”

“When you're on the right path of gratitude, you become a magnet for more.”

GUEST RESOURCES

Learn more about Melissa Mitchell and her art at melissaamitchell.com

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It’s a long and juicy one as your Triggered AF hosts welcome erotic educator, sex goddess, and Organic Loven founder Taylor Sparks. As an advocate for women finding their voices in the bedroom, speaking out, and owning their sexuality, tune in as she discusses everything sex. From mutual masturbation to getting out of your head during sex to epigenetic's role in your sexual preferences, tune in as Taylor Sparks asks you, are you satisfied?

KEY POINTS:

Are you having orgasms?
Use your words - get curious and ask questions, even with yourself
Nature, nurture, and epigenetics when it comes to sex
Why masturbation is important
How can couples improve their communication around sex?
Intimacy does not have to be sexual
Is sexual health and overall wellness interrelated?
The benefit of organic intimate body products

QUOTABLES:

“Pleasure is the requirement. Orgasm is the end of the pleasure.”

“Sex is just sex, and it's okay for it to just be sex.”

“This is where sometimes people get things misconstrued because even in schools today, young adults, teenagers, they're taught about sex, but not about pleasure. That whole concept is left out.”

GUEST RESOURCES

Learn more about Taylor Sparks and the thousands of organic intimate products at organicloven.com

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Join the conversation as Triggered AF and Toni Jones spearhead the awakened woman into the mainstream and ask you, “How do you want your life to feel”?

KEY POINTS:

The difficulty in letting go of mediocrity
Healing is messy!
Love yourself the way God loves you - at every version of yourself
What would God do?
How Toni is living 1000 deaths
Why everything is a casualty when it comes to peace of mind
Learning to seek less and allow more
We're all the chosen ones. You just have to choose it.

QUOTABLES:

“I don't have to do all these routines and self-care rituals for the sun to come up. This nature and God just loves me as is so how about I match that same energy.”

GUEST RESOURCES

Find Toni Jones’ affirmation music on ITunes, Amazon, Spotify, and all major streaming platforms!

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Many believe that entrepreneurship is all glory, seeing the glitter and glamour of it all on social media. What many don’t see though, as Rakia Reynolds puts it, is the deep, intentional, and often challenging story behind all of that glory.

Tune in as your Triggered AF hosts welcome powerhouse and founder of Skai Blue Media, Rakia Reynolds, to discuss entrepreneurship, eliminating the external noise, and the many hats she wears as an educator, leader, and mentor. Listen in and learn how to tap into your creativity, build your legacy, and cultivate your life to have it all!

KEY POINTS:

Who is Rakia Reynolds?
No comparisons - you have your own unique path to glory
How you can have it all, without doing it all
What is your vision statement?
The key to pushing past perceived limitations
Tap into your creativity!

QUOTABLES:

“I would hashtag “story behind the glory” because a lot of folks believe that entrepreneurship is all of this glory, but you don't really know the story. And it's tough.”

“Where do you want to go, where do you want to be, and what does it look like physically, mentally, physiologically? What is that feeling? Do you feel it in your heart? Do you feel it in your stomach? Do you feel it in your arms and in your hands? That's where we should be leaning into.”

GUEST RESOURCES

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“Don’t lose twice” and tune in for KJ Rose’s tips to own every stage, meeting, or boardroom.

KEY POINTS:

Go where you’re celebrated, not tolerated
Is it confidence or arrogance?
“They don’t know, what they don’t know”
How to overcome stage fright
KJ’s professional pivots
Surrendering and staying grounded
Lessons from “The Rose Effect”

QUOTABLES:

“I've heard, you doing too much. Then it took me a while to discover that I was just in the wrong place because that same too much was just enough for the next person.”

“Confidence, I always say, is a choice every day to activate the best parts of yourself.”

GUEST RESOURCES

Find “The Rose Effect: Eight Steps to Delivering the Performance of Your Life” on Amazon and where all books are sold.

Learn more about KJ Rose and her work at roseeffect.com

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With so much conversation around physical appearance, beauty standards, and the effects of social media on image, Triggered AF welcomes beauty influencer and force to be reckoned with, Yuliya Lee.

Tune in as Yuliya and your hosts discuss the pressure to look perfect, when they felt the most and the least beautiful, and why beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. As Yuliya explains, if your inside doesn't feel beautiful, worthy, or confident, no matter how many times you go under the knife or make changes, it's not going to change how you feel.

Don’t miss this sincere dialogue on the truth behind beauty, influencers, and what we can do to stop the perpetuation of unrealistic, unattainable, and downright bizarre beauty standards flooding social media today. #filterfree

KEY POINTS:

How do you define beauty?
Why you must go all-in!
Follow trends in your own unique way
Social media’s standard of beauty
When do you feel your most and least beautiful?
The “pretty privilege” and pedestal
What does it really take to be an influencer?

QUOTABLES:

“Perfection is such an individual thing. So I honestly never tried to be perfect. Maybe that's the key point. I was trying to be true to myself, and do what I feel is right in my own way.”

“I've seen so many beautiful women who are empty. So beautiful physically, but they're so empty and it's so sad.”

GUEST RESOURCES

Stay connected with Yuliya Lee at:

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We’ve all been there: single, scrolling through social media, pausing on someone attractive, and hesitating to reach out to avoid looking thirsty. Or creating profiles on dating apps to only delete them a week later. With so many misconceptions around online dating, your Triggered AF hosts welcome entrepreneur, inventor, light-worker, and overall powerhouse, Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene, to discuss finding love online and what it looks like to be a powerful woman in a relationship.

Don’t miss this empowering conversation on the do's and don'ts of online dating, converting an online connection offline, and why it’s okay to step into the version of yourself that attracts the things you want on your own terms.

KEY POINTS:

Do you follow the G-code?
It’s not about balance, it’s about prioritization
How do you define being a wife?
Ask the questions!
Dawn Dickson’s tips for dating intentionally
Removing the stigma around online dating

QUOTABLES:

”It's no longer that you can date who's in your town, social media and dating apps has widened your pool. So there's nothing wrong with doing that. But there is a way to do it intentionally and get what you're looking for.”

“Lead with yourself. Lead with who you are at all times.”

GUEST RESOURCES

Learn more about Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene at dawndickson.me

Started in the DM: Using Social Media to Find the One: Startedinthedm.com

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Tune in as Lucinda shares her glory story from incarceration to CEO, empowering women to forgo expectations and tap into what they really want and need. Don’t miss this straight-talking powerhouse and start choosing you in all areas of life, because “It’s a me season.”

KEY POINTS:

Women are trained from a young age to accept what they’re given
The significance of the word activate to Lucinda Cross
Lucinda’s glory story - connecting to women through authenticity
Your energy is the real currency
What is the biggest inhibitor to our desires?
Find your purpose every day
Why sisterships are vital to your life

QUOTABLES:

“It's always a waiting game for us to accept what we're given versus going after what we deserve and desire.”

“I didn't realize how many women wake up and voluntarily incarcerate themselves mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.”

“We're constantly told we need to do more of something to get clear, when you don't. Clarity will give you everything and ask for nothing”

GUEST RESOURCES

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When we think about therapy, we often imagine lying on someone’s couch and divulging all our secrets. But in today’s episode, Triggered AF is live and in-person with energy clearing specialist, Sabrina Musto, to discuss some alternative forms of therapy and the importance of finding what works best for you.

Tune in as Sabrina shares her mission for deeper soul healing, releasing pain and trauma through asking our body the questions. Rejecting the cultural and societal stigma around therapy, she urges us to treat our emotional health like we do our physical, with continual maintenance and occasional check-ups.

Join this fun and informative conversation on the need to create a higher vibrational society, and don't miss Sabrina's tips on when and how to find the right therapist for you.

KEY POINTS:

Sabrina Musto’s journey to energy clearing
Energy clearing therapy vs traditional talk therapy
Energy is everything!
Who can benefit from this form of therapy?
Why feeling bad can feel comfortable
The cultural stigma around therapy
What does a typical session with Sabrina Musto look like?

QUOTABLES:

“If you can verbalize it, then you can recognize it. And if you can recognize it, you can start finding ways to heal from it.”

“My main goal is to help you find the tools within yourself so that when you have moments, you know what to grab in order to help yourself get up.”

GUEST RESOURCES

Learn more about Sabrina Musto and her healing at Sabrinaecp.com

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It’s the final installment of the Triggered AF mini-series “Myths About Men” with your hosts Alechia Reese and Dani Foster! In this rapid-fire episode, special guest Just Mike the Poet gives his unique perspective on some questions submitted by you, our faithful listeners! Listen in as he discusses relationship spillover, loving a man into a proposal, and much more!

Don’t miss these final pearls of wisdom to better our understanding of each other and to heal from those often misunderstood triggers. And let us know what you think! Connect with Triggered AF and tell us what you want to hear next!

KEY POINTS:

How to get your boyfriend to propose
Do ultimatums actually work?
Just Mike The Poet’s advice on how to attract a man
Ways women can de-escalate an aggressive situation

QUOTABLES:

“Turn up the fear or turn up the love.”

”Never turn other people's failures or missteps into your own personal attack on your own character because what they eat does not make you shit.”

GUEST RESOURCES

Learn more about Just Mike the Poet and check out his bestselling books at just-mike-the-poet.myshopify.com

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For the first time ever, Triggered AF records live and in-person for part two of their three-part series unraveling the myths about men!

Just Mike the Poet returns to set the record straight and clear up his top three misconceptions when it comes to relations between men and women. Tune in as your hosts ask the hard questions about promiscuity in men versus women, monogamy in dating, and the monotony of marriage. And why Just Mike the Poet doesn’t believe in boyfriends.

Join the conversation and get triggered!

KEY POINTS:

Does masturbation affect sexual chemistry in a relationship?
When does the nurturing start?
Nagging versus proactive communication
Should dating be financially 50/50?
What does Mike the Poet think about commitment?
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QUOTABLES:

“Commitment is a state of mind. We got to stop being lawyers and start being lovers.”

“You introduce boyfriend or girlfriend - you eliminate the free will and option becomes obligation. I don't believe that's a pathway to genuine long-lasting love.”

GUEST RESOURCES

Learn more about Just Mike the Poet and check out his bestselling books at just-mike-the-poet.myshopify.com

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In this episode, we hear it straight from the horse’s mouth! Triggered AF welcomes internationally renowned poet, author, and publisher, Just Mike the Poet, for a man’s perspective on some of the most common myths around men.

Tune in for part one of this hilarious, controversial, and open conversation about topics such as black love, societal constructs, and masturbation. Join this safe space among friends for some wild claims and unpopular opinions. This one is not to be missed!

Do you have something you want to add? Or would you like to pose a question for the next episode? Triggered AF wants to hear from you! Slide in our DMs and join the conversation!

KEY POINTS:

Is it true that men are poor communicators?
Do black men believe in marriage?
Are men incapable of not cheating?
The masturbation debate

QUOTABLES:

“I watched the empowerment of the black woman also come to the detriment of the black man and him losing his footing as leader.”

I equate romantic love as a clean white t-shirt. And disappointment and infidelity are like red Kool-Aid, right? And I always wanted a love that did not put red Kool-Aid on my white t-shirt. Right? Meaning I did not want a love that was based on forgiveness.”

GUEST RESOURCES

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It’s a girl’s girl kind of episode as your hosts welcome television and sports radio host Joy Taylor to discuss her word of the year: power.

Listen in as these three Alpha females define what power means to them while also acknowledging the importance of giving yourself grace.

Don’t miss this powerful episode and Joy’s foremost advice to all young women trying to break barriers. Humble yourself, find your power, and be unapologetically you.

KEY POINTS:

What does the word power mean to you?
Forgive yourself - not doing so is toxic
How to reclaim your power
Why information is the most powerful tool
Communicate then enforce your boundaries
Letting go and being adaptable to change
Flourishing in safety

QUOTABLES:

“How am I supposed to fit into this space? WRONG. How is this space going to make room for who I am?”

“When you don't forgive yourself, you also leave yourself open to other toxic people who will come in and feast on your insecurities.”

GUEST RESOURCES

Follow Joy Taylor on social media!

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With the power of social media, the need for external validation has become an affliction many of us face. But why do we seek the approval of others? And is it ever a good thing?

Listen in as your hosts sit down with creative powerhouse, Eunique Jones Gibson, and discuss why you need to tune into your own voice. Founder and publisher of “Because of Them We Can”, Eunique shares why she filters the input allowed in her space and how she manages demands as she expands her purpose within her culture and community.

Eunique Jones Gibson is dropping all the gems in this episode of Triggered AF. Be sure not to miss it!

KEY POINTS:

Why do we seek external validation?
The opinion that matters most is your own
The evolution of the Because of Them We Can movement
“Chew up the meat and spit out the bones”
Every experience is valuable
Finding an anchor to pull you through
Managing the expectations of ourselves and from our community

QUOTABLES:

“No one else knows your capacity. No one else truly knows your abilities. No one else truly knows your breaking points. And so if you have given power to individuals to control the speed at which you run, you can kill yourself.”

GUEST RESOURCES

Learn more about Eunique Jones Gibson and her brand!

IG | instagram.com/euniquejg/?hl=en

Twitter | twitter.com/eunique

Because of Them We Can: becauseofthemwecan.com

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Welcome to the premier episode of Triggered AF Season 3!

Join your hosts as they kick off this brand new season by taking a deep dive into the Mean Girl Movement as well as by sharing their own thoughts and experiences with mean girls, and even their former life as mean girls.

As you listen to their reflections and revelations, you will find out how we can show up for ourselves and our female community better by spreading kindness instead of meanness.

So, tune in and fight the Girl Mean Movement with Alechia & Dani today!

KEY POINTS:

The ugly side of the female empowerment space
What’s at the heart of every mean girl?
Pretty Privilege: Are mean girls pretty girls?
Why aren’t women helping other women?
Mean girls in the media
Spread kindness, not meanness

QUOTABLES:

“It's important sometimes for women to understand that it is okay to, especially when working with other women, it's okay to learn to collaborate with other women as opposed to feeling like a competition.”

“Anyone that makes you feel like you have to depend on them is not empowering you. They're controlling you and they're making sure that they can constantly take from you as much as you allow them to.”

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Join your hosts as they wrap up Season 2 of the Triggered AF podcast with special guest Sevetri Wilson!

Having built a 7-figure company with zero capital, Sevetri has unlocked the keys to creating wealth and breaking barriers in her industry. Tune in as we dive into the heart and mind that Sevetri leads from, and uncover the power of community and healing when it comes to creating a thriving business.

So join in on this conversation and find out what it really means to be a Badass Woman in Business with Alechia, Dani, and Sevetri today!

KEY POINTS:

The good and bad sides of empathy
Raising capital as a Black woman
How to build your resilience
What genuine and accessible healing looks like
The importance of finding community and support
Is it difficult to date as a businesswoman?
Biggest lessons learned from running a business
The number one thing you should always say yes to
Bringing others along on your rise
The keys to scaling and growing your business
How can we help others without drowning ourselves?

QUOTABLES:

“If you're really healing, it is the ugliest, most painful thing you can do in your entire life.”

GUEST INFORMATION:

Sevetri Wilson

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Ever had those old triggers of yours resurface themselves and rear their ugly heads once more? Well, Alechia and Dani are no strangers to that feeling.

Tune in as they get vulnerable with you and open up about their most deeply rooted triggers that seem to pop up every once in a while even though they thought they were past them. In this episode, you will learn how to work with your low vibrational self, how to identify your baseline triggers, and how to regulate yourself back to default.

So join your hosts and uncover the keys to rerouting your triggers so that you can be past them once again.

KEY POINTS:

Who is your low vibrational self?
When your past trigger resurfaces itself
Identifying and understanding your baseline triggers
Make your better self your default
How to control your emotional responses
The importance of having the right tools
Tools to bring yourself back to your default

QUOTABLES:

“Don't burn up your world, because you're going to need a place to live when you're no longer angry.”

“You do not have to be perfect to still take what you know and help someone else.”

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In this episode, we talk about all things hair with special guest and celebrity stylist, Nycole Jones!

Tune in as Alechia, Dani, and Nycole discuss the term "Good Hair" and the role it plays in the Black community and in society as a whole. Uncover the important conversations we need to have about our hair and the ways to redefine what having Good Hair means. Your hosts and Nycole also discuss saturation in the hair product market, myths that surround hair care and hair types, and so much more.

So join in on this conversation and start embracing and loving the hair you’re in!

KEY POINTS:

“Good Hair” in the Black community
Teaching our younger generations to love their hair
Hair colorism and its divisiveness
Embracing the diversity of hair textures in the media
How to feel your best self no matter what your hair is
Changing the narrative of the hair industry
Developing products that can uplift the community
Major myths surrounding Black hair
Biggest hair tips you need to know

QUOTABLES:

“There's so much shame around hair and color. And it's so important to remove that shame because then that will make sure that you're making the decisions for the right reason.”

GUEST INFORMATION:

Nycole Jones

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We are excited to invite the author of the much-celebrated Black Girls Must Die Exhausted series, Jayne Allen, to share how she created her world, her way.

In this episode, you will uncover the power that daydreaming and visualization have on your decision-making, as well as how to take risks and seize opportunities that come your way.

Alechia, Dani, and Jayne also explore ways for you to reinvent yourself, discuss why success can box you in, and so much more!

So, tune in and discover the limitless ways you can Create Your World, Your way with your hosts and Jayne today.

KEY POINTS:

Give yourself permission to dream
How to recognize a good opportunity moment
Are you boxing yourself in success?
Reinvent yourself by changing your name
Small life shifts you can start making for yourself
The secret to moving forward and making decisions
How to push past and overcome your fears
Learning to start giving yourself permission

QUOTABLES:

“I work hard to love my life.”

“There's nothing more expensive than a regret.”

“You can't create the life you want if you're constantly in survival mode.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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jayneallen.com

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KEY POINTS:

Creating a safe space for men to express themselves
Talking vs Communicating
Why every couple needs couples therapy
Differences in how men and women heal
How men pay attention more than women realize
Why some of us cannot receive love
Changing narratives on the Black community

QUOTABLES:

“To feel heard is to be embraced with silence, not with banter.”

“You don't go to therapy because something is wrong with the marriage. You go to therapy to enhance the marital relationship experience.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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Rejection can be as painful as it is inevitable - and with the world opening back up again, many of us may have to start facing the possibility of dealing with a whole lot more of it. And Olga Lee is no stranger to staring rejection in the face, especially in her field as an actress.

In this episode, Alechia, Dani, and Olga talk about how to deal with the many shapes and forms of rejection in our lives. Whether it’s business or personal, you will learn to reframe the way you perceive rejection and use it as a tool to empower and liberate yourself.

So join in on the conversation and find out how you can turn rejection into your power!

KEY POINTS:

How early moments of rejection translate into adulthood.
Ways to deal with rejections in life.
Turning rejection into power in the acting business.
The need and chase for validation.
How to overcome your fear of rejection.
Mental exercises to prepare for potential rejection.
The key to reducing your chances of being rejected.
4 questions to ask yourself to feel more rounded.
Biggest lessons we can learn from rejection.

QUOTABLES:

“Rejection is not death, it’s not the end. Rejection is not your ultimate validation point. Rejection is the comma.”

“We all want to be seen and heard, and want to feel accepted. But I do think there's something really powerful in just being completely okay with how you feel about yourself."

“You're always kind of auditioning in life. Life is just like a big, long, multiple-stage audition of sorts. And if you're not showing up as yourself, you're actually increasing the chances of you being rejected.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

OIga Lee

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In this episode, we invite Head of Strategic Partnerships of Foria Wellness, Michele Harrington to talk about all things wellness, intimacy, and orgasms.

Tune in as Alechia, Dani, and Michele discuss sexuality during motherhood, how to close the gender orgasm gap, and products that will help make your G spot more accessible. Find out how to transform the relationship we women have with our bodies and even uncover the secret to better, life-changing orgasms! It’s time we normalize conversations around CBD use and sexual wellness - so listen in and be a part of the dialogue.

KEY POINTS:

Why communication is crucial in the bedroom.
Aligning CBD with sexual wellness.
How can mothers reframe their thoughts around sexuality?
Changing the narrative on CBD use within the Black community.
How to be present during intimacy.
Closing the gender orgasm gap.
The importance of doing research when buying CBD products.

QUOTABLES:

“Sometimes if you take the pressure of achieving that orgasm off the table, you're going to enjoy the route and the different ways to get there.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Foria Wellness

foriawellness.com

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Michele Harrington

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Welcome to the Badass Women in Business series, where Alechia and Dani chat with women creating legacies and building multi-million dollar businesses.

Join us as we kick off this series with Libby Rothschild, CEO of The Dietician Boss and host of the Dietician Boss podcast. Libby has helped countless dietitians grow their visibility, branding, and businesses online, all through leveraging the free power of the organic market of social media.

Tune in as Libby shares the principles and values she works by that have brought her toward success, and how you too can forge a path to entrepreneurial abundance. Alechia, Dani, and Libby also chat about dealing with changes that come with growth, the power of connection, and not letting those around you keep you small.

KEY POINTS:

Busting the myths on “overnight success”.
The one thing to know about yourself before starting a business.
Building supportive communities for our fellow women.
Tackling Imposter Syndrome or feeling unqualified.
How it all starts with connection, authenticity, and vulnerability.
Dealing with internal changes that come with professional growth.
Ways to shift and transform your mindset.
The importance and simplicity of practicing self-care.
Tapping into collaboration instead of competition.
Best steps to turn your passion project into something profitable.
What should we be continually saying yes to?

QUOTABLES:

“Every level has a new Devil.”

“None of us wake up with a mission and vision having never had started.”

“You absolutely can base your entire life on how you want to feel, and you should. Because when you feel better, you move differently, you love differently, you operate from a pure heart and from a different space.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Libby Rothschild

dietitianboss.com/

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About Ludmila

KEY POINTS:

The relationship between healing and growth.
How to identify your triggers.
Taking ownership over your own unhappiness.
Focusing on the Why behind our coping mechanisms.
Getting comfortable with uncomfortable feelings.
Where to get started on your transformation.
How it all boils down to choice.

QUOTABLES:

“When you judge and beat yourself up, how can you even have self-compassion for yourself, that you are worthy of more? So acceptance is a big part of the process.”

“My trauma doesn't define me. My mistakes and coping mechanisms don't define me. I have value just because I'm here.”

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In this episode, we invite 3-time best-selling author and special guest Enitan Bereola II to talk about the evolution of relationship rules in dating and marriage with your hosts, Alechia and Dani! Tune in as they dive deep into relationship hot topics such as polyamory, dating timelines, "situationships", prioritizing marriage in Black communities, and so much more.

So join in on the discussion, and take a glimpse into Enitan's unique male perspective on how we seek and keep love in this new millennia.

KEY POINTS:

The evolution of dating and relationship rules.
Why we end up in "situationships" and toxic relationships.
Is marriage just a piece of paper?
Thoughts on polyamorous relationships.
What is the timeline for relationships?
How can we prioritize marriage in the Black community?
The importance of leading with love.

QUOTABLES:

“The simple ways of living and providing can actually monumentally change your trajectory and change your life and impact others in a beautiful way.”

“When you try to escape and not heal from trauma, it's going to present itself in every other scenario.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Enitan Bereola II

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Many of us who venture into modern-day motherhood can get so caught up in being everything to everyone until we forget that we are women before we are mothers. So how do we make sure that we honor ourselves above all else, and why is doing that so important?

Meet special guest Taasha Renee, a #vulnerablemom who gives nothing but the real, raw, and vulnerable truth about motherhood. Tune in as your hosts chat with Taasha about being selfish, mom guilt, birth, and so much more. It’s time to recognize that as a creator of life itself, you get the power to create the life that you want for yourself!

KEY POINTS:

Advocating for yourself and your needs.
The importance of having emotional support.
How to honor yourself through motherhood.
Ways to reconnect with yourself.
The number one rule to obey as a mother.
Things we wish we’d known before motherhood.

QUOTABLES:

“We are in control of what we accept, what we allow, and how we decide to move in the world.”

“The only way that you can effectively parent or effectively try to be a better example for your kids is to have that time for yourself. So no, it's not selfish at all, because choosing me means I'm choosing you.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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What does it mean to have high standards when you’re dating? Does having high standards make you a high-maintenance woman? Is there anything wrong with being high maintenance?

Join your hosts as well as special guest Kornelija Slunjski as they get frank with each other about having high standards in dating and relationships. In this episode, Alechia, Dani, and Kornelija chat about the stigmas around having high standards, misconceptions around being high-maintenance, how to attract the man you want, and so much more!

It’s time to take ownership over your own standards and accept nothing less than what you want - tune in now and see how you can start doing just that!

KEY POINTS:

The difference between high standards and high maintenance.
Why is there a stigma around having high standards?
How to raise your standards in men.
Should you ever lower your standards?
Thoughts on women proposing to men.
How to attract and get the type of men you want.
Misconceptions on high standards and being high-maintenance.
Advice to our 20-year-old selves.

QUOTABLES:

“People always say it's lonely at the top and I call bullshit. It's only lonely at the top if you take no one with you.”

“You decide every day who you're going to be. And you can just stop accepting what you used to accept and decide that you want to raise your standards. It really is just a decision.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Kornelija Slunjski

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Meet Toni Jones, the Queen of Affirmation Music; an artist who soothes the souls of many through her hypnotic beats and empowering lyricism.

In this episode, we get to know more about Toni and her artistry as she shares her sources of inspiration behind her affirmation music. You will also uncover the power that music has to reparent yourself and heal your generational traumas.

Alechia, Dani, and Toni also chat about the Boss Bitch era, getting out of the survival mentality, the power of sacred gratitude, and so much more. So join in on this intimate and moving conversation, and begin your own healing journey with Toni today.

KEY POINTS:

Toni’s inspiration and journey into aspiration music.
Thoughts on the Boss Bitch Era.
The power of music to connect and transform.
Changing the trajectory for our future generations.
How what you focus is on is what you amplify.
Healing through sacred gratitude.
Managing the weight of responsibility.
Cultivating your tribe in adulthood.
The importance of finding peace.

QUOTABLES:

“Your family is not responsible to be what you now realize you needed when you were a child. Your newfound consciousness of your needs are to be met by you. When you meet those needs, watch your soul family just magnetize towards you.” “What helps you survive won't keep you when you're ready to thrive.” PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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We are so excited to have GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, producer, and actor, Anthony Hamilton join us for this episode! Tune in as Alechia, Dani, and Anthony take a deep dive into the evolution of music and Black culture over the years, as well as discuss some other big hot topics in our music culture and industry.

How does one stay true to their voice in an ever-changing music industry? What is our music a reflection of today? Is it possible to normalize therapy and support our industry creatives? Join Anthony and your hosts as they explore these questions and more.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

Thoughts on today’s R&B and Soul music.
The evolution and influences of music over the years.
Staying true to yourself and your voice through changing times.
An artist’s responsibility for social change.
The representation of women in hip hop music.
What is our music reflecting today?
How can we show support to our industry creatives?
Hopes for the future of music.

QUOTABLES:

“We are the culture, we created the music. And then the music created us in a way. So I think it's a revolving door.”

“It's only lonely at the top because you refuse to take somebody else with you. You can bring others along.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Visit Anthony Hamilton’s website at https://www.anthonyhamilton.com/

Listen to Anthony: https://anthonyhamilton.lnk.to/YouMadeAFoolOfMe

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Buckle up for this episode because it’s going to be a juicy one - your hosts Alechia and Dani are joined by Pastor Shane Walters to have a discussion on religion and spirituality.

Can you have one without the other? How do we deal with the misuse and misrepresentations of religion? Can we find spirituality outside of religious structures?

Tune in as your hosts and Pastor Shane Walters dig into these questions and much more! They will also be sharing their differing viewpoints on religion and spirituality, and what either of those things means to them in their lives. This is an episode you do not want to miss, so join in on the conversation now.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

What does it mean to be religious or spiritual?
The relationship between religion and spirituality.
Thoughts on the misuse and misrepresentation of religion.
Embracing every expression of human religion.
What is the key to connecting with your higher self?

QUOTABLES:

“Many parents make mistakes just trying to protect and to guide children into who they feel they should be. But if they should ever have an understanding that these children don't belong to you, your job is not to make them into something. Your job is to help them to find who they are. That's your job as a parent.”

“You cannot genuinely love somebody you need.”

“I think we're getting so stuck in the PR of religion, or the bad PR of religion, that we’re neglecting the journey of maybe trying to explore other options within religion; within spirituality.”

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You’ve gotten to know Dani a little better in the last episode, now it’s time to get up close and personal with Alechia in this one!

Tune in as Alechia brings us into her world and opens up about her childhood experiences, career journeys, and personal revelations. Find out what she does as a brand strategist, and the principles she so strongly lives by when it comes to her business and her personal life.

Alechia and Dani also chat about entrepreneurship life, working smart, and making the necessary pivots in your path. So join in on the conversation and see how you too can get clear on your vision and your value!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

Why you should get clear on your value.
Applying the deathbed mentality in your life.
Thoughts on pursuing a life of ease.
The importance of having a vision and sticking to it.
The need to pull back to propel forward.
What does working smarter look like?
What does it mean to be successful?

QUOTABLES:

“When things no longer serve you, you have to be willing to let dead things go.”

“Why can't it be that I live a life of ease? My ancestors struggled so I wouldn't have to.”

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Get to know your host Dani a little more and take a glimpse into who she is and how she shows up in the world in this episode. Tune in as Dani takes us on her journey of transformation and shares the catalysts for all the significant changes that she has made in her life. As she opens up about her life choices, both good and bad, you will uncover the many invaluable lessons she learned from each and every one of them.

Alechia and Dani also chat about navigating friendships with men, manifesting your path in life, and how to put yourself first. So tune in now and join the conversation!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

How to embrace duality in yourself and in others.
Dani’s health and wellness coaching journey.
The catalyst for radical change in Dani’s life.
Navigating friendships with men.
About the 90-Day Total Transformation Program.
How the universe always says yes to you.
Anchoring yourself in joy.

QUOTABLES:

“You get to choose. It begins and ends with your choice. I don't care what situation you're in, who and where you were born into. Everything is about choice.”

“Plan B is to make Plan A work even if I have to take Avenue C.”

“Everything changes but not everything grows."

“The relationship you have with other people is a reflection of the relationship you have with yourself.”

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Welcome to the first episode of Triggered AF Season 2!

Tune in as your hosts Alechia and Dani kick off the new season by sharing a little more about themselves and why they started the Triggered AF podcast. Find out what inspired and motivated them to start this podcast, as well as what to expect as we go into Season 2.

Alechia and Dani also chat about some of the current triggers they want to work on and the biggest lessons learned since the start of their Triggered AF journey. So join in on the conversation and let’s get Triggered AF!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

What’s next for Triggered AF Season 2?
The story behind the Triggered AF podcast.
Where is the best place to start your transformation?
Why there is no such thing as good and bad people.
Lessons learned from Triggered AF Season 1.

QUOTABLES:

“Done is better than perfect.”

“You're not lost, you’re just on a journey to discover your higher self.”

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As we reach the end of Season 1 of Triggered AF, Alechia and Dani close things off by redefining intimacy with you.

What does it mean to be truly intimate with someone? How do you get intimate with your partner or your friends? What does intimacy even mean?

The answer is much, much simpler than you would think. Tune in and uncover the different aspects of intimacy you could explore with your loved ones, and the key things necessary for you to experience true intimacy. Join in on the conversation now and rediscover intimacy with your hosts!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

What does intimacy mean to you?
The different aspects of intimacy in romantic relationships.
How to be truly intimate with your partner.
Where does real intimacy start?
The things that keep you from experiencing intimacy.

QUOTABLES:

“Anybody who is close to you, absolutely yes, they can hurt you, and it does open you up to that possibility. But a closed fist means nothing goes in and nothing goes out.”

“I love intimacy. I love feeling like somebody and I have this connection that they don't necessarily have with other people. I think that's so special. It's so beautiful. I think if we were all trying to cultivate that with each other, we would have much better relationships with each other, and it would shift our view on humanity.”

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of abuse and trauma.

The journey towards self-healing is a long, difficult, and perhaps never-ending one. But did you know that the most challenging part is simply forgiving yourself?

Self-forgiveness is definitely much easier said than done, and that is why in this episode, Alecha and Dani share some tips on how to identify the lack of self-forgiveness within yourself and the necessary steps you need to take in order to truly forgive your past self.

Tune in and learn how to free yourself from your pain and begin your journey to true inner healing.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

The impacts and effects of feeling helpless.
What is the first step to self-forgiveness?
How to identify what forgiving yourself looks like.
Key things that are necessary for true healing to happen.
How to release yourself from your pain.
Signs that you haven’t forgiven yourself.

QUOTABLES:

“In forgiveness, it's not a one size fits all and it's not a one size fix all.”

“You don't have to honor every single experience that you've had in a way that you have to hold on to it. You can honor it also by releasing it. That's how we honor our dead, you release them.”

“Sometimes, the person who doesn't forgive themselves isn't always the meek, mild, ‘woe is me’ person. Sometimes the person who doesn't forgive themselves as an asshole.”

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If you’ve ever been a plant parent, then must you know the amount of time, effort, and love it takes to your plants alive and well. But have you been putting that same amount of time, effort, and love into yourself and your relationships with others?

In this episode, Alechia and Dani talk about nurturing the relationships that mean the most to us and how to best take care of yourself. Tune in and find out how to nurture your relationships in the best way possible, how to tell if you’ve been neglecting yourself or your loved ones, and why you should name your plants after yourself!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

How you can nurture your relationships like how you nurture your plants.
The importance of nurturing your relationship with yourself.
Are you feeding into relationships that are good for you?
How do you remove the poison from your relationship with yourself?
Why you need to embrace your twenties!

QUOTABLES:

“Happiness is an inside job that only you can do.”

“That's what happens in our relationship with ourselves, our partners and our friends - what you don't tend to eventually dies.”

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We’re all familiar with the grief that comes with the end of a romantic relationship. But why is it that we don’t mourn the end of our friendships even in the slightest bit?

If you have ever wondered about that or struggled with moving on from a friendship breakup, then this episode is a must-listen. Alechia and Dani will both be looking back at the friendship breakups that they had and sharing how they each coped with them. So if you're having friendship troubles, know that you are not alone!

Tune in and learn how to truly heal from your friendship breakups and how to maintain and deepen your relationship with your current friends.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

The types of friendship breakups.
How to have difficult conversations with your friends.
Is it worth having a difficult conversation?
Knowing when to break up with a friend.
How to maintain your friendships.
Identifying the roles you play in each relationship.
The importance of female friendships.
How to heal from friendship breakups.
Why you need to honor both your past and present friendships.

QUOTABLES:

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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In part 2 of this episode, Alechia and Dani continue the conversation on the Plight of the Independent Woman. Learn more about balancing between your masculine and feminine energies, and know when to utilize either of those with your partner.

It can be hard to ask for help as an independent woman as well, so tune in to learn how to communicate your wants and needs with your partner in a way that honors both you and your partner’s true selves. It’s time to tap into your divine feminine energy and find out what works best for you in a relationship!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

Honoring yours and your partner’s masculine and feminine energies.
Is it possible to submit and stay true to yourself?
How to communicate your needs and wants to your partner.
How much burden should a woman bear?
Learning to connect and feed into your feminine energy again.
Getting clear on what you can bring to the table.

QUOTABLES:

“You hear everyone screaming from the mountaintops like, “Oh, I want a bad bitch. I want a boss bitch. I want this, this and that,” and then these men get these amazing women and don't know what the hell to do with them. Because they don't really understand how to be with that kind of a woman.”

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In this episode, Alechia and Dani discuss the ever-so-common plight of the Independent Woman. What does it mean to be feminine? Is there such a thing as 50/50 in relationships? How can you start embracing and honoring your femininity in your relationship with your partner and with yourself?

These are just some of the burning questions that will be answered in this episode. Alechia and Dani also chat about gender roles and relationship dynamics in the Black community, and what it’s like to be an independent woman in this day and age. Tune in to Part 1 of this episode now.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

What makes an independent woman?
The 50/50 Rule.
Patterns in relationships and family dynamics.
The difference in love that comes from choice, and love that comes from lack.
Balancing feminine and masculine energies.
Learning to honor your femininity.

QUOTABLES:

“We don't have to have you [men], we don't need you, but we want you. So our love has to come from a place of want and not a place of lack. And for me, that's an even deeper love.”

“Men want to be respected, women want to be adored. And we kind of forget that a lot of times in our independent quest.”

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In this first episode of the Raise Your Hand series, Alechia and Dani will be answering some of your burning questions! They will be answering questions about love, relationships, self-discovery, and so much more. Join this frank and intimate chat about lukewarm love, finding the courage to leave toxicity, and learning to love yourself. You will also uncover some fun unknown facts about this duo along the way!

Want to raise your hand? Ask a question by visiting their website (link in the show notes below.)

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

Finding the courage to leave.
How to walk away from an abusive relationship.
The importance of being financially independent.
How to prioritize and integrate your life.
Working through your fear of abundance.

QUOTABLES:

“No matter what the situation is, it really comes down to really putting yourself first and having that self-love.”

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You may have heard the phrase “Jack of all trades but master of none”, but what if we told you that saying has been misquoted and what you believe about it is not true? Because newsflash: You don’t have to be a high-level master at something to be successful in life.

Tune in as Alechia and Dani chat about how they grew up misinterpreting this famous saying, and how they’ve grown to learn that it’s completely okay to not be a master at one thing! Learn how to give yourself grace and shift your mindset from a fear-based model to one that is based on love so that you can truly thrive in this ever-evolving world.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

Why you SHOULD be a Jack of all trades.
Play chess with yourself.
How to get comfortable with trying something new.
Getting over what people say or think about you.
Stop being afraid of failure!
The difference between quitting and pivoting.
Who are you taking your advice from?

QUOTABLES:

“Failure is merely greatness in its infancy.”

“Yes, absolutely, master what your thing is, but also learn some other shit. Be committed to learning and growing, and understanding that the breadth of your life won't just be measured in that one thing that you mastered, it'll be measured in so many moments.”

“A jack of all trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”

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We all know way too many devils. We’ve either known one or have been one at some point in our lives. So what do you do once you’ve seen the devil? How do you deal with those inner and outer demons that creep up and steal your energy, soul, and life?

It’s time to find the strength to shed the things that no longer serve you. Gone are the days of willful ignorance, keeping silent, and minimizing those red flags that you see. Tune in to this episode to learn how you can start feeding into your self-love and be rid of the devils you know.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

Why we minimize feelings and actions.
Preparing our children for relationships and marriage.
The importance of teaching our children self-love.
The power (and danger) of poor conditioning.
Finding your strength in letting go.
How much do you trust yourself?

QUOTABLES:

“When people show you who they are, believe them, and believe them the first time.”

“The type of partner you choose is indicative of how you feel about yourself.”

“You cannot carry suitcases up a mountain. You have to be willing to let it go; to trust yourself; that your body will help you ascend because you are so focused and dedicated to that level of ascension.”

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We’ve all been taught to dream and wish but have we been taught to actually make it happen?

In this episode, Alechia and Dani talk about how manifestation has been sold to the masses and why it’s not enough to simply ‘manifest your life’ without putting in the work because faith is ultimately rendered ineffective if the effort isn’t being invested into your goals.

So have you been buying into manifestation only at the surface level? Or are you willing to put in the work to truly manifest the life you want? Join in on this conversation to find out more.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

The importance of prepping and priming the mind.
Why you can’t just meditate, pray or manifest the life you want.
What they don’t tell you.
Taking your Potential energy and making it Kinetic.

QUOTABLES:

“You have to make the decision and then do the work. It's not just thinking yourself into this wonderful life and then one day is just gonna happen.”

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Tired of feeling unfulfilled? Fret not! In this NSFW episode, we dive deep into the big ‘O’! Did you know that 60% - 70% of women don’t orgasm regularly from sex with men? It is high time we change that!

Alechia and Dani will be clearing the many misconceptions that you or your man may have about sex, as well as some of their biggest turn ons and turn offs. Tune in and learn how to navigate and explore the steamy territories of sexual experiences. It’s time to embrace your sexuality and take ownership over your orgasms!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

Why you need to start taking responsibility over sex.
The importance of sex education for preteens and teenagers.
Open your mouth! How to communicate your sexual needs.
Why are you having sex?
Does porn make sex better?
Misconceptions you may have about sex.
Do’s and Don’ts on how to satisfy your woman.

QUOTABLES:

“I think that's a very dangerous message to send to young people - that one body is more valued than the other. Because then it's easy for a young boy who doesn't really understand the value of his own body to misuse his body and not even be able to understand the value of someone else's body.”

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There’s so much talk about how to be a wife, but why isn’t anyone talking about how to be a girlfriend?

In this episode, Alechia and Dani dive deep into dating and how to navigate this tricky territory of life. Tune in as they go through each level of their dating experiences, discuss dating more than one person at the same time, and the questions you should NEVER ask when wanting to level up your relationship. Learn how to take your relationship to the next level and move your ‘situationship’ into a relationship!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

Communication and knowing your worth.
What are you allowing?
Knowing what you’re looking for.
What does it mean when you’re being too easy?
How to set high but attainable standards.
How to ask the right questions.
When to start removing access.

QUOTABLES:

“We play out a lot of those childhood traumas in our relationships, whether they're romantic or platonic, or your family relationships. So your traumas are going to come back up if you don't deal with them.”

“Just because somebody doesn't want you doesn't make you unwanted or unworthy of love.”

“Always remember that it's your self-love that's going to attract the love of someone else.”

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Do you believe in soulmates? If so, what happens when you do find him or her?

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the topic of love and dating. Listen in on Alechia’s story of how she met her twin flame, find out what it means to love yourself, and if you’re even ready to be with your soulmate. We know relationships and dating can be such tricky territory, but it doesn’t have to be!

Tune in to this episode to find out how you can find clarity within yourself, in your search for love, and in your relationships.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

The difference between a soulmate and twin flame.
Dealing with and learning from breakups.
Finding your real soulmate.
Changing your vibrations.
Learning to love yourself.

QUOTABLES:

“If you keep vibing here, at this level, you're only going to attract the other people that are vibing at this same level.”

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What are gender roles and have you ever been set in one before? In today’s day and age where boundaries have been broken and many lines have been blurred, are gender roles still as relevant as they were before?

In this episode, Alechia and Dani talk about a grey area that everyone has tried navigating before. We dive deep into the many expectations set for women in a relationship, from laundry, to finance, to sex! Learn how to deal with role conflicts, how to communicate your needs effectively in a relationship, and why black women need to start normalizing luxury!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

Setting expectations.
Gender roles in a relationship.
Why you need to Open Your Mouth!
How to deal with role conflicts.
The ebbs and flows of a relationship.
Switch it up!

QUOTABLES:

“Don't address the person, address the situation.”

“Understand first that gender roles are subjective. It is completely dependent upon your relationship with said person.”

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A study reported by the Washington Post and conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute found that for every 100 friends, a white American had 91 who were white. By comparison, the average black American had eight white friends and 83 black friends.

So what’s the deal here? Why are Americans sticking to their racial groups, and how can we change that? In this episode, Alechia and Dani talk about the importance of mixing your friendships across racial lines. Find out when they started to intentionally diversify their friendships and how doing so has benefited both their personal and business lives. From personal friendships to business relationships, learn why you need friendships that are not just beyond racial lines but beyond borders as well!

It’s time to get comfortable being uncomfortable - start by joining in on this conversation now!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

Why childhood friendships lack diversity.
How segregation in neighborhoods created segregation in friendships.
Being comfortable in uncomfortable situations.
The importance and benefits of diversifying your friendships.
Making mistakes: Being okay with saying the wrong thing.
Uniting through the female experience.
Acknowledging your privilege.

QUOTABLES:

“But that is a very real burden. To feel as though you have to be sure that you don't embarrass your race.”

“If one friend is always in the role of teacher and the other is always in the role of learner, then the friendship is lacking reciprocity.”

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Why We Need More Close Interracial Friendships (And Why We're Bad At Them) by Brittany Wong - read it here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/close-interraacial-friendships_l_5f5122c8c5b6946f3eaed704

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What does it mean to be vulnerable? Does it necessarily mean that you’re being weak by opening yourself up to others?

In this episode, Alechia and Dani share the lessons they’ve learned from being vulnerable in different aspects of their lives. Find out how flaunting your imperfections can actually give you power, and how to turn your vulnerability into a strength and not a weakness! It’s time to let your walls down and walk in the power of your vulnerability - tune in to find out how.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

What is vulnerability?
Vulnerability in relationships.
Overcoming the fear of being vulnerable.
Appreciating the happy by appreciating the sad.
Leading with vulnerability.
Why you need to break your walls down.

QUOTABLES:

“There's something so strong about someone who can show you their weakness and know that they can still withstand whatever you bring to the table.”

“Being vulnerable releases you from the frustration of having to be perfect.”

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The Power of Vulnerability - Ted Talk by Dr. Brene Brown. Watch it here: www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability

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Have you had any regrets in your life? How about things you would have done differently?

We’ve all looked back on our past wishing for a second chance, knowing what we know now. In this episode, Alechia and Dani share the things they wish they knew earlier that would have made pivotal changes in their lives, from building a business to embracing their femininity. Learn why you need to start being selfish, how to find your love languages for yourself, and how to create healthy boundaries in your life. Tune in to find out now!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

What does self-love really look like?
Why you need to take care of yourself first.
Setting boundaries.
Listening to your gut.
The power of your femininity.

QUOTABLES:

“Big relationships with men tend to help shine a blinding light on your lack of self-love.”

“This whole statement of, if you don't love yourself, you can't love somebody else - I think it lacks context. I think it's more like, if you don't love yourself, you can't really love people properly. You can't love them in all its glory.”

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Welcome to the first episode of the Triggered AF podcast where your hosts, Alechia and Dani, dive deep into a spiral of triggers in search of true personal growth and real transformation! Join in on their funny, unfiltered, and often inappropriate conversations as they put down their weapons and uncover healthy, authentic ways to true healing and unity.

In this episode, Alechia and Dani both share what their triggers are, how they deal with them, and what prompted them to go for therapy. Find out what triggers actually mean, how you can identify your triggers, and how to create a safe space, even when you feel stuck in an environment that is constantly triggering you!

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

What does it mean to be triggered?
The driving force behind starting therapy.
Creating or finding your safe space.
Identifying your triggers.
The Superwoman Complex.
Conditioning can be as bad as Trauma.
Top 3 tools to manage triggers.

QUOTABLES:

“A lot of times we talk about trauma as being a problem. But we also need to realize that conditioning can also be a problem.”

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