Alotta Hats Podcast: Recent Episodes
Christina Faith and A Brillant Dummy
Relationships, art, business, and a lotta other stuff. Each week @Christinafaith and @abrilliantdummy turn random Twitter rants into thoughtfully transparent discussions on their journeys as creative black women who juggle alotta different hats.
Self-Care Jawn
This episode will dive into the world of health and self-care.
TALKING POINTS Physical Health
- Physical health journey & tools
- Leaky Gut
- Naturopathic Medicine (book recommendation Eat Dirt)
- Nutrition & other alternatives
- Stress
- Exercise
- Tea, epson salt baths, infrared sauna
Mental Health
- Mental Health Journey & Tools
- Food
- Exercise
- Daily Routine
Wellness
- Self Care tips
- Face Roller/steamer
Recommendation Book/LinksEat Dirt: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Dirt-Health-Problems-Surprising/dp/0062433644
Leaky Gut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjj5tStuiT4&list=PLJUIgdAs_z8Cvjk3HwqOhw83FD-78tLfp&index=38
This episode will dive into the journey and struggles that single people face.
What’s good witcha?
Segment for any weekly updates/ check-ins.
TALKING POINTS Single or Anxious?
- Expounding on things covered in episode 1
- Coveting/ Idols vs healthy desires?
- Love Languages ( Do you know them? How do you meet the/m?)
How does your wait look? 5
- More Practical tips and tools
Audience Questions
- How do you open up healthily in the dating process?
- How do you combat overthinking?
This episode will dive into friendships and how to choose people that are safe to do life and work with.
What’s good witcha?
Segment for any weekly updates/ check-ins.
TALKING POINTS Alotta Friends or a few?
- Shallow friendships vs Deep
- How do you connect with people (in work, in general)
Proud or Jealous Friends
- Have you ever experienced a friend who was jealous of you or have you ever been jealous of a friend?
Friends with benefits or boundaries?
- Practical tips and tools on how to set boundaries in friendships/relationships
- Red flags/Green flags on how and who to choose
Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R0QLCA/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6JTHTPJ1F61717F6850P
EP: 204 - NFT Art 101
This episode will dive into the world of NFT art and Bitcoin.
TALKING POINTS Introduction to NFT Art (Tiayrra)
- What is it? Instagram x Ebay having a baby outta wedlock
- Process (Mint , Listing, Bid)
- Artist ownership/royalties
- Key Terms explained
- Minting, Listing, Gas, Ethereum
- Fees
- Platforms (Invite only vs public)
- Foundation
- Opensea
- Rarible
- Black Artist vs NFT
- Business vs art
- Is black art selling
- Black artist selling low
- Process (Mint , Listing, Bid)
Stock/Bitcoin (Christina)
- Holding vs options
- The ride and fall
- GameStop
- Process
- Platforms to use
Recommendation Book/LinksMinting your art: https://www.businessinsider.com/nft-investing-crypto-art-what-is-a-gas-fee-explained-2021-3
Church or Cult Pt 2: Cults
This episode will dive into the complexities and deep effects of cults/cult-like environment.
TALKING POINTS What is a cult?
- Definitions:
- Cult (Culture)- “a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing”- websters
- A few signs:
- Leader(s) are the ultimate authority. Have no accountability or “Yes-men”
- Others are shamed or discredited in some way for leaving the group or challenging beliefs/practices
- Shame Cycles: Need this group to feel loved, worthy or significant.
Narcissistic leadership in “Church”
- The narcissist and the needy (perfect relationship match)
- Ex: Hillsong/Ravi situations (Can maybe mention these situations)
- Signs
- Very Charismatic/charming personalities
- Love-bombing/flattery
- Manipulative
- Gaslighting
- Controlling
Healing
- The aftermath/disconnecting
- Examine fruit
- Does leadership actions match their words?
- Learning the difference between imperfection vs deep character flaws
- Shame and Doubt
- Give yourself space to question your beliefs and see what remains true (this can be very scary/lonely, but worth the journey)
- Finding faults in yourself not perpetrators
- Vulnerability (jump from cult to cult)
- Reconnecting with God & Others (scared to trust Christians/churches)
- Examine fruit
- Ways to heal
- Therapy
- Safe Community (Marks of a healthy church community)
- Find someone that can validate your pain and help you grieve. Talk about it!
- Rest (Maybe take time off from local church/serving until you feel comfortable)
Recommendation Book/LinksCombating Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan:
Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Combating-Cult-Mind-Control-Audiobook/B07GZVGN9F?source_code=GO1DH13310082090P1&ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1263561&ds_rl=1260658&gclid=CjwKCAjwjuqDBhAGEiwAdX2cj57D_1DJe48WXjEtnR6UEoF3QHe-PxI9NO_9H7wlSYL8hMl1Hx8h7hoChDkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Safe People by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr John Townsend
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Safe-People-Relationships-Avoid-Those/dp/0310345790
EP 202: Spiritual Abuse Pt 1
This episode will dive into the complexities and deep effects of Spiritual abuse.
And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Romans 16:17
TALKING POINTS What is Spiritual Abuse?
- Definitions:
- Spiritual Abuse- “The mistreatment of a person who is in need of help, support or greater spiritual empowerment, with the result of weakening, undermining or decreasing that person’s spiritual empowerment.”- The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse
Storytime
- Christina’s spiritual abuse journey….
- Tiayrra’s spiritual abuse journey…..
Signs of Spiritual Abuse
- One Emotion Churches (Only allowed to show one emotion of “happy” or rejoicing (1 Thess 5:16), any other emotion is shamed/looked down on
- Can’t challenge leadership. (If you do, you're ultimately disobeying God. In theory they tell you to challenge them, but in practice they get defensive)
- Giving your leftovers to the Lord
- Everything is Spiritual (If you suffer with anxiety or mental disorders, then you are shamed for not “trusting God” ) / False promises- Come to Jesus and all your addictions will go away
- Connection to God- Can only connect thru prayer, devotion, going to church. What if someone connects thru music, nature, art?
- Legalism- Controlling (Church must approve who you date, what jobs you take, if you move, etc (Extreme case)
Recommendation Book/LinksThe Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse:
Book: https://bibleandbookcenter.com/read/the-subtle-power-of-spiritual-abuse/
Spiritual Abuse Lecture by Tim Fletcher:
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PU8c-fzNwo
Toxic Faith by Dr. Stephen Arterburn:
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siE2JKPNX_4
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Faith-Stephen-Arterburn/dp/0877888256
**This episode will kick off season 2 and update Alotta hats listeners on what’s new with Christina Faith & Tiayrra and what new topics they can look forward to on this season.
TALKING POINTS:
Tiayrra Updates**
- Shades of Us Installation
- How did you celebrate/feel ?
- Friends Visited
- How did you manage your time/energy?
- What’s next?
- More set design (Chitlin Circuit- LA)
- How did you celebrate/feel ?
- Love You Right Film
- How did you celebrate/feel finishing your first feature film?
- Press Junket Schedule. How did you manage time/energy?
- Traveled to LA!
- What have you learned so far?
- What’s Next?
- How did you celebrate/feel finishing your first feature film?
Links:**Love You Right: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Right-Mark-J-P-Hood/dp/B08W8B4122
http://ABRILLiantdummy.com**
This episode will dive into social media’s effect on the modern artist and if the need for marketing is getting in the way of our creativity? Listen as Christina Faith (@christinafaith) and Tiayrra Bradley (@abrilliantdummy)**share opposing views on social media.
Christina Faith apologizes for her Joe Budden moments and will work on it!**
Recommendation Books/LinksChamath Palihapitiya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxys5vOtE3g
Creepy Ads https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/06/21/opinion/sunday/facebook-patents-privacy.html
This episode will dive into the journey and struggles that single people face Christina Faith (@christinafaith) and Tiayrra Bradley (@abrilliantdummy) are raw and uncut.
Check out Single and Anxious the Book and Single and Anxious the digital series on Amazon
This episode will dive into our take on the new Pixar movie ‘Soul’ and it’s depiction on purpose.
This episode will dive into the state of the creative world during covid 19 and how artists are coping.
WORD OF WISDOM “In the beginning God Created...”Genesis 1:1 ESV
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Visual Podcast Available at: https://www.youtube.com/creativethoughtmedia
This episode will dive into some of the struggles and complexities of embracing womanhood and sexuality and how to dress for where you are going.
This episode will introduce the show’s hosts Christina Johnson (@christinafaith) and Tiayrra Bradley (@abrilliantdummy). Discuss their backgrounds and why the podcast was started and what’s to be expected for Season 1.
Music by Christopher Michael Stevens off the Love You Right: An R&B Type Musical Score