LoveSoap420: Recent Episodes
Goddess Z
LoveSoap420 is a podcast that supports mental health, self-love and the development of healthy relationships with the ones we love. I created this podcast because I feel like we're hurting each other more than loving each other. We're doing this in the name of love but it's not love, it's pain. Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. It's time for us to cleanse ourselves from the misconception we have been taught to express love and embrace a new way to love others but more importantly, ourselves.
Everybody is going through it! Right now, at this very moment, there are people dying, starving, getting abused, losing money, or even worse, losing a loved one. The world is fucked up right now. No doubt about it. That doesn’t mean there is no hope. If you’re reading this, it means you’re alive and that’s a blessing you should acknowledge. You still own your body, mind and the ability to make a change.
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I came across a post on my facebook feed that read, 'Shout out to all the dads out there who didn't walk out on their kids, but instead stayed, cared and loved them'. I read this post over several times, then I starting reading the comments and after a while I just realized I could not hold back how I felt. On the surface, this seems like kind words. However in reality, I have an unpopular opinion. My response to the post incited many responses and some backlash. So after taking sometime to really think about how I will respond to this, I wrote ... Some dads stick around, love their kids and are still toxic. We really need to stop giving awards for dads that just stuck around. There are men out here giving themselves, pats on the back for "sticking around" meanwhile treating the mothers like crap. Not realising that these children are growing up in an environment assuming that this is love. Well after posting that, I didn't expect so many responses. People accused me of being negative and discrediting the efforts of black fathers who chose to remain in their children's lives. My response was not geared to discrediting fathers for upholding their commitment to being an active parent. I commend fathers who play a strong positive influence on their children. However, celebrating dads for just 'sticking around' is complete BS. For example, I have a neighbor who has 4 kids with his girlfriend. He adores his kids and is very active in their life and daily activities. However, he treats the mother like garbage. In front of the kids at times. The kids love their mother but also have come to realize the father is the ruler of the house and doesn't shy away from emotionally and verbally abusing the mother. The mother enables his actions because she believes, the mere fact he is present and supporting the kids he is a good father. Meanwhile the children are conditioned and influenced to believe this is love. Sorry, but just sticking around isn't enough. Listen to the podcast, and I will explain why.
2020 was a challenging year for all of us. Either way we all need to focus on improving ourselves and the choices we make to contribute to a better way of life. In this episode I want to share a few tips on how you can improve yourself to grow and evolve. Here are some of the tips I discuss: - constantly evolve - never stop learning - do something different - pursue your dreams - compete against people better than you Grab a pen and go listen!
Last year was a mess but we all learned something from it. 2020 induced a civil rights movement that inspired change. No matter what lesson you learn, take it with you and continue to grow. Be the change you wish to see in the world. There are more black owned businesses like never before. Let's keep that going. We need to keep learning, growing and commit to the causes we are passionate about. LoveSoap420 is a podcast that supports mental health, self-love and the development of healthy relationships with the ones we love. I created this podcast because I feel like we're hurting each other more than loving each other. We're doing this in the name of love but it's not love, it's pain. Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. It's time for us to cleanse ourselves from the misconception we have been taught to express love and embrace a new way to love others but more importantly, ourselves. Thank you for listening. Don't forget to follow me on twitter (click the link in the bio to follow my blog as well) Peace and blessings and don't forget to love yourself and each other.