Love, Maaden: The Podcast

Our actions begin, first, in our minds as thoughts. Those thoughts become words, those words become actions, and ultimately change things in our lives. By thinking of, meditating on, and believing in our Godly desires, we enable ourselves to see those desires come to pass by first believing in them. Shifting our mindset is an exercise in hopefulness.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for our minds. Thank you for your will for our lives, for your divine power, and for your faithfulness. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to align our thoughts and desires with yours. Help me to think about virtuous things. Help me to meditate on desires that are Godly. Allow me to be hopeful and to expect the goodness that I think of. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will practice thinking good thoughts. I will commit to submitting those thoughts to God through prayer.

A few other notes from the show:

Here are the Olaplex Bond Maintenance products I love.
Here's our always favorite the Calm App
And here are the uber-comfy Oofos shoes that Tennille mentioned

Love,
Maaden

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This week's word is what this show is all about – love.

Genuine love requires our whole selves. It calls for a synchronicity between the mind, the body, and the soul. It is more than its definition of an intense feeling, and more than its description as a verb or action. Love, while romanticized as a privilege reserved for those who earn or deserve it, is a free gift from a gracious God that we should aspire to reciprocate and learn to lavish on ourselves and others.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for your deep love and affection. Thank you for commanding us to love ourselves like you love us. Thank you for modeling for us what genuine love looks like. Help me to love like you. Help me to know my whole self and to love with my entire being. Allow me to practice that love daily. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will practice loving God with my feelings, emotions, thoughts and actions. I will commit to extending that love to myself and others.A few other notes from the show:

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Love,
Maaden

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Hey yall, hey! It's the most wonderful time of the year!This week, we're spreading joy and talking kindness.

Kindness makes use of our time, energy and gifts for the betterment of our own lives and the lives of others. It is built upon thoughtfulness, generosity and consideration. But unlike merely being nice, one cannot truly be kind without a conviction to care that comes from within. Kindness challenges us to do what’s right, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for your Holy Spirit. Thank you for the fruits of the Spirit that we bear as a by-product of our good works. Thank you for your unmerited and unconditional kindness toward me and for creating me in your image. Help me to be more like you. Help me to be kind, compassionate and forgiving toward myself and others. Allow me to practice true and genuine kindness daily. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will show myself kindness by forgiving myself for something that I have been self-critical of. I will commit to extending that kindness to others through authentic compassion.A few other notes from the show:

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Our Weekly Word is Journal. This is one that we've talked about across several episodes, because it's such a powerful of a practice. Outside of the known therapeutic benefits of journaling, the practice also has a strong positive correlation to success when it comes to accomplishing our goals. Tune in as we talk about how keeping a journal has helped us execute on ideas and intentions, how its helped us process both difficult and joyful seasons, and how its given us a space to work out our prayers and our praise. Journaling has held us accountable, helped to document our progress, and lay out plans to support our purpose.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for creating each one of us with a purpose. Thank you for speaking vision into us. Thank you for giving us the first step on our journey toward carrying out that vision. Help me to comply with what You ask of me. Help to find clarity, commitment and conviction. Finally, I pray that I would draw closer to you through it all. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will take the first step toward running with God’s vision for me by simply writing it down.A few other notes from the show:

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You can find our friend, Shalyce, and all her glowing content (blog, podcast, newsletter, shop + more) here.
And here's the daily gratitude blog/digital journal on Substack from Alex Elle.

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The letter of the week if I and our Weekly Word is Image. Every one of us, no matter our circumstance, was created in God’s image and should be treated with the honor and respect that is due to God’s image-bearer. Understanding that we are thoughtfully designed in God’s divine image should lay the foundation for how we perceive ourselves. Tune in and weigh in as we talk self-image, body-image, self-esteem and all the other "self" concepts that come along with it.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for creating us in your image. Thank you for the divine in each of us. Thank you for your grace as we strive to be more like you day after day. Help me to reframe my own self image around the knowledge that I was designed by You and in Your likeness. Allow me to affirm, love, honor myself and others as the image-bearers of God that we are. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will acknowledge a mask that I have worn to protect my inner child. I will commit to shedding the mask in favor of honoring my authentic self.A few other notes from the show:

Here's the link to my love it for the week, Kosas Revealer Foundation + SPF.
And here's the Jamie Lee Curtis clip on aging that I mentioned.

xo, m.

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Happy Thanksgiving, friends! We're back with A Weekly Word, the letter this week is H and word is Healing. Trying to fit this week's discussion into less than an hour was a huge undertaking, but we managed. Healing is ongoing, compounded and comprehensive, it's big and also very much in the little things. While we had a high level conversation here, there's so much more to unpack. If you haven't already, tune into Season 4 of the podcast as we walk thought my 12 practices for Healing Through Hospitality. They are:

Just start.
Make space.
Get grounded.
Name your fears.
Practice gratitude.
Break bread.
Show love.
Set boundaries.
Rest & reset.
Have hope.
Do good.
Offer grace.

Also, check out the book we mentioned by the wonderful, Alex Elle, - How We Heal.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for the healing that we can find in You. Thank you, also, for the capacity to learn from our lived experiences and to do better. Thank you for the opportunity to recover from things that may have injured us in the past. Help me to commit (or recommit) my life to You. Direct me on my path, and allow me to find and align with those who will support me along my journey. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will take the first step of healing through hospitality and “Just start.” I will commit to my healing journey by moving through the twelve practices in the weeks ahead.
xo, m.

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The letter is G and Weekly Word is Gift. We've each been blessed with gifts by the Spirit, but in so many instances we are underutilizing them or not using them at all. How would we feel if we gave a gift and the recipient didn't appreciate it, or worse didn't even want to open it. Tune in to hear how we plan to deepen our individual practices of utilizing our gifts and what's next for each of us in that space!

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for your Holy Spirit who is at work in our lives. Thank you for the variety of gifts that we have been blessed with. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you through these gifts, thank you for using ordinary people to carry out your work, and thank you for helping us all to benefit from one another. Help me to identify the gifts that have been imparted on me by your Spirit. Allow me to use my spiritual gifts for the common good and for Your glory. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will make a list of my natural inclinations and talents and identify which of those may be spiritual gifts. I will commit to exploring how to better use my gifts for the common good.
xo, m.

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We are back for another week, and the Weekly Word is Faith. We talk about what faith is and what it has meant to us in good times, hard times, and times when we felt unsure if we even still had faith. Listen in as we discuss our specific practices for how to strengthen our faith.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for the unmerited gift of salvation for nothing more than our faith in You. Thank you for the opportunity to find our faith simply by hearing the word of Christ. Thank you for our faith that lays the groundwork for hope, purpose, and abundance, and that acts as an antidote to fear. Help me to tap into my faith first, regardless of the circumstance. Allow me to operate in the boldness and power that is at word within me through You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will spend five minutes each day getting in alignment with God through His word. I will commit to taking a faith-forward approach to life and the challenges that I may experience.
xo, m.

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Tennille and I are back and we're unpacking that topic of Empathy, the Weekly Word for the letter E. We dive into the different categories of empathy, how to practice it in meaningful ways, and when to re-consider our approach and our capacity to do so.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for creating us to show compassion. Thank you for the opportunity to become more in tune with ourselves by growing more in tune with you. Thank you for helping me to set boundaries while I do the work required to manage my own burdens before I can help bear those of someone else. Help others in my circle build the emotional capacity required to serve me as well. Allow me to know myself well enough to practice compassionate empathy when I can, and to feel comfortable with taking a backseat when I cannot. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will check in with myself on where I am emotionally. I will commit to addressing my own emotional capacity before taking on someone else’s burdens.
xo, m.

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Episode 4 is on a topic that had really stretched me, especially as of late. The word of the week is Discipline.

In this season of more responsibility and greater freedom, I have had to maintain boundaries and create routines to help keep not just my work, but my self-care and social life in a healthy rhythm.

This week we talk about our strengths, our room for improvement, our lessons learned, and some that we're still learning. Tune and share! We'd love to hear from you on this one. Also, I mentioned two books that I have talked about here before but that bear repeating: Start With Why and Find Your Why by Simon Sinek.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for the peaceful fruit of righteousness. Thank you for being a God who is not just for us, but who is with us. Thank you for developing in us a desire to be in right standing with You, and to adopt a lifestyle and attitude that aligns with Your will and purpose. Help me to hear from You about Your will and purpose for my life. Allow me to practice obedience and develop discipline in that area. Help me to be a devoted disciple of You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will dedicate time to hearing from God about what area I need to be more disciplined in. I will commit to honoring God through my obedience and discipline.
xo, m.

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Episode 3, let's gooo! We are speaking on a topic this week that might get the saints a little in their feelings, but it is the letter "C" from my Weekly Word series on the Love, Maaden blog. The word of the week is Church.

Before we dive in. We gave major love to the Woman Evolve delegation leader and Head Church-girl in Charge, Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts and share that we've secured our seats for next year's conference. Chiiile, we cannot wait.

This week we talk through all things church-y and not so church-y including, growth, evolution, church hurt and of course community + spiritual connection. Ultimately we desire to learn ways to be the church in every season of our lives, and stay connected with God and others.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for your promise to be in our midst if we just gather together in Your name. Thank you for being a God who is not just for us, but who is with us. Thank you for giving us the power and authority to assemble in honor of You. Help me to step boldly into this gift, and to be intentional about inviting you into my life, my relationships, and my fellowship. Allow me to not just think of Church as a place to be, but as a way to be. Help me to be more and more like you. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will invite God into my time with my friends and loved ones. I will commit to becoming the church that I need, and that will also serve those around me.
xo, m.

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Thank you all so much for the love on season 5, it was beyond-beyond. Grateful.

We are back for episode 2 of the season, and we're talking boundaries. Shout out to our TV cousin, Tia Mowry, for her encouraging message about self love being based in boundaries. We are sending Tia all our love in this season! And shout out to our Insta-sister, Nedra Tawwab for all of her amazing resources on maintaining healthy boundaries. Find out more about Nedra's work here.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, thank you for being so powerful and so sovereign, yet experiencing a humble human existence in the form of your Son, Jesus Christ, that we might learn from and model our lives after yours. Thank you for telling us – and showing us – how to practice integrity and set boundaries around our relationship with You. Help me to discern how best to protect my time and energy, and allow me to communicate that with others in a way that is both clear and effective. Allow me to learn how to honor myself, by how I practice honoring You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will determine one healthy boundary around a relationship – or an activity – that I’d like to protect. I will write this boundary down in a place where I can first reflect on it, before putting it into practice or expressing it to others.

xo, m.

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Round of applause clap, clap -- season 5, episode 1 is here! And we are so happy to be back. If you listened to the trailer, you know we're diving into A Weekly Word as a two season series. If you haven't listened to the trailer... go back and do that now. You can find all the seasons, and episodes, right here.

This week we are diving into the Weekly Word series with the letter A, and the word is acceptance. To read the my full word on acceptance, check out the Love, Maaden blog here.

Our prayer for the week is this:

God, help me to find acceptance, especially when it has been challenging for me to see your will over my own. Allow me to let go of what is no longer, in order to move forward. Help me not to replay selective scenes from the past, only remembering the good times. Help me, also, not to be so out of touch with reality that I dwell in delusion or denial. Instead, I submit to you with all knowledge that your plans for me are greater, higher, and better than anything I could imagine. Allow me to glorify you through all of my life experiences. In Jesus' name. Amen.

And our practice commitment is this:

This week, I will allow myself to make room for what is yet to come by releasing what has already happened.

xo, m.

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We're back for season 5, with a new name! Love, Maaden: The Podcast is now The Self Love Podcast by Love, Maaden with Maaden Eshete Jones and Tennille Daniels. New name, same format. And this season we will be focused on A Weekly Word.

In January 2022 I launched a 26 part series called A Weekly Word as a weekly devotional for our LM community of readers. A Weekly Word took off, and the people wanted more, so we are unpacking each concept this season and next, on the newly renamed Love, Maaden Podcast The Self Love Podcast by Love, Maaden. Join us for the next 13 weeks as we talk through the scripture and the science of self love, and share our own journeys along the way.

Today's trailer episode is an intro to the season, a catch up on where we've been and our hopes, plans and prayers for the season ahead.

So pull up a seat, there's always room at our table! Welcome in.

xoxo,
m.

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Hey girl, hey! We're back with the bonus content you never knew you needed -- updates on our individual season 4 Healing Through Hospitality goals, our summer "break" plans, and some major surprises AND announcements. So get comfortable and ready to take some notes, because there's always a gem! You are now listening to Love, Maaden: The Podcast.

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What I'm loving this week is giving very much Black Girl Magic. Tennille's loving something this week, too, and it's also something with a glow to it. Tune in to find out what we're loving then head over to our respective Instagram pages to catch the reels we've recently made about them.

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Hey lovelies!

It's episode 11 in our twelve-week series on Healing Through Hospitality. The next to last episode in the regular season, and it's a good one! pun intended We're getting into all the ways that we cant treat ourselves and others better through our actions, and even our thinking.

We're both leaving stuff that we're over this week. Tennille's is shopping related surprise, surprise and mine is about food surprise, surprise again lol.

While we focused a lot in this episode on doing good to ourselves, it's also important that we do good for others in our community. Our sweet friend Karyn Brianne, known in these social streets as The Fab Giver, is a super resource for this! Visit her website at thefabulousgiver.com and be sure to give her a follow on Instagram and Twitter at @thefabgiver -- she's dope.

Tennille shared another social account that she enjoys from the area, and that's @BigSchlim on Twitter. Your boy has all the relatable food reviews in and around the DMV!

Finally, for those that found this episode especially inspiring or encouraging and are ready to dig in deeper, be sure to check out the 21-day Love, Maaden Good Challenge at lovemaaden.com/good. Then brows through all of the Love, Maaden 21-day Challenges at lovemaaden.com/challenge.

Oh! And for that 50% deal in The Love, Maaden Shop use code: LOVEGOODS and get it while the getting is still good.

As always, thanks for tuning in!

Love, Maaden

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Hey lovelies!

It's episode 10 in our twelve-week series on Healing Through Hospitality and this week Tennille and I are taking about how, and why, to Have Hope in every season.

I hate to go there again, but in the midst of yet another surge, I am leaving behind COVID burnout and the extra stress that comes with pretending to live a normal life in an ongoing pandemic. When I considered all the things I am over right now, nothing ranked higher than the chronic stress of maintaining through COVID.

This week we are taking about hope, and we discussed it as it relates to our mindset in general. Read even more about my thoughts on mindset here.

I also mentioned a resource that I enjoy both online, and as a podcast, called Curable Health. And for those that found this episode especially inspiring or encouraging and are ready to dig in deeper, be sure to check out the 21-day Love, Maaden Hope Challenge at lovemaaden.com/hope.

As always, thanks for tuning in!

Love, Maaden

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It's episode 9 in our twelve-week series on Healing Through Hospitality, Rest & Reset. This is a topic that we've covered before on this show with a guest co-host back in season 2. Even still, it's so fundamental to our healing that it deserved to be on of the 12 principles and a deeper, honest discussion on how we do/don't practice this in our own lives.

Before we get into the notes for this week: "Happy birthday to us!" Tennille and I celebrated both of our birthdays over the weekend and it was glorious.

In the spirit of celebration and joy, we both had something we were loving this week. I am loving clean storage ware by W&P (check out the Porter collection), and Tennille told us about a favorite new follow @HomeboyImprovement on Instagram.

As always we shared nothing but the truth, called out at least three good gems for our notes, and we mentioned a favorite online resource. If you don't already, follow The Nap Ministry on Instagram.

As always, thanks for tuning in!

Love, Maaden

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Hey girl hey! Spring has sprung, the birds are singing, and love is in the air! Welcome to episode 7 in the Healing Through Hospitality series: Show Love.

We talk this week about the foundation for Love, Maaden and healing through hospitality -- showing love to God, ourselves and others. Tune in with us as we dive deeper in out our personal struggles with self love and how that has evolved over the years in our healing journey. As always, the episode was peppered with laughs and fun facts. Looking for the answer Tennille's "Snapple fact" question of the episode "How many times does love show up in the Bible? Here's what I've found:

In the Old King James Version (KJV), the word love is mentioned 310 times.
In the New American Standard Version (NASV), the word love is mentioned 348 times.
In the New International Version (NIV), the word love is mentioned 551 times.
In the New Revised Standard Version (NASV), the word love is mentioned 538 times.
In the New Living Translation (NLT), the word love is mentioned 898 times.

And as far as types of love in the Bible, we discovered these four:

Storge – the familial or empathy bond.
Philia – friend bond.
Eros – romantic love.
Agape – unconditional "God" love.

As we discussed, all love is a daily practice and a lifelong commitment. Ready to take a deeper dive into your daily love practice? Check out the 21 day love challenge here.

Thanks for listening! Love what you've heard? Please, share with a friend.

Love,
Maaden

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Hey girl hey! We are back with another episode. C'mon consistency! Welcome to episode 6 in the Healing Through Hospitality series: Break Bread.

Tennille and I get into cooking, comfort, community, and the power of meaningful connection over food. As always, we chatted about what we're loving. Tennille's favorite thing this week is The Pivot Podcast on YouTube. And mine is probably the same as yours if you live anywhere around the DC Area!

We mention some of our favorite acts of service that involve food, and one of mine is sending a good ole care package from Spoonful of Comfort. One thing about me, Imma send some soup! Also, over the course of our conversation we liken food to a soundtrack of our lives, as certain foods elicit certain emotions -- does anyone else remember listening to The Nutty Professor soundtrack. Just me? What about PB&Js -- do y'all still eat those? What memories do they conjure to, if any?

Oh, and we do some free plugs as always! Be sure to check out Tennille's podcast - okay?! And our girl, Katryce -- The Funny Momma's -- cookbook: Sear. Whip. Sizzle. We share a few more favorite cookbooks:

A Whole New You - Tia Mowry
The Lazy Genius Kitchen - Kendra Adachi

Thanks for listening! And be sure to share with a friend. Until next time!

Love,
Maaden

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The Lazy Genius Kitchen: Have What You Need, Use What You Have, and Enjoy It Like Never Before

Whole New You: How Real Food Transforms Your Life, for a Healthier, More Gorgeous You: A Cookbook

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Hey girl hey! We are taking about one of my favorite topics today -- gratitude. Let's get into it. Welcome to episode 5 in the Healing Through Hospitality series: Practice Gratitude.

Tennille and I talk about journaling, affirmations, and daily practice through prayer or reflection. If you are looking for a way to start or continue a simple, daily practice in 2 minutes or less a day check out The Good Series on my website for a free 21-day guide! We also chatted about what we're loving or leaving -- both of us picked televisions series that we're loving this week! Get into it.

We also spent time exploring what to do in those seasons where we feel like we have nothing to be grateful for. If you think you might be experiencing depression, anxiety or overwhelm -- or are just interested in learning more about maintaining your mental fitness -- check out these resources:

For those seeking a therapist.
For Black women seeking therapy.
For those seeking fully virtual/online therapy.

And if you have ever had suicidal thoughts. Please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. There is absolutely no judgement about what you are feeling. You deserve to live, you matter and you are worthy of love!

Love,
Maaden

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Hey girl hey! You know we love a good talk about the F word -- fear -- and how it shows up throughout the healing journey. Welcome to episode 4 in the Healing Through Hospitality series: Name Your Fears.

Tennille and I talk about not just acknowledging, but learning more about our own fears and how those fears show up in our self-image, our relationships, and more. Fear is something that we've learned we need to address right up front in order to declaw it and make it more manageable. And Naming Our Fears stops us from projecting, and allows us to identify and address our respective tendencies toward procrastination and perfectionism.

Tune to learn how we are doing that. And for those who are ready to take next steps around naming your own fears, we share some of our top resources for creating safe experiences to do so with the guides in the Love, Maaden Starter Kit . And a nod back to our Season 2 guest and good friend, Luvvie Ajayi Jones' best selling book Fear Fighter Manual, which provides a practical approach to naming your fears in so a number of situations! It's a must read.

As always, you're in for a chuckle as we talk about everything from the Metaverse to remembering our good sis, Whitney "Nippy" Houston. Here's to more peace and less fear as we heal!

Love,
Maaden

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We're already quarter of the way through season 4! This is episode 3, of our twelve-week series on Healing Through Hospitality: Get Grounded.

Tennille and I talk about mindfulness, unplugging, and staying in the present moment.

I shared a couple of grounding practices including intentional breathing -- a simple exercise is a 4-6-8 breath, inhaling for a count of 4, holding your breath for a count of six, and exhaling for a count of 8. I also shared a grounded exercise for coping with anxiety, that uses all our senses, the formula is as follows:

Acknowledge 5 things you see around you.
Acknowledge 4 things you can touch around you.
Acknowledge 3 things you hear.
Acknowledge 2 things you can smell.
Acknowledge 1 thing you can taste.

Our resident experience guru, Tennille, also shared an app for discovering different experiences near you (including mindful and sensory activities) called the Fever App. And I shared a grounding experience of mine that I am looking forward to, a girls' day at STILL. here in DC.

We hope that you have some grounded practices and mindful experiences in your future, too. If not, be sure to take some time to ground yourself to and be intentional about getting back to you.

Love,
Maaden

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Welcome to episode 2, of our twelve-week series on Healing Through Hospitality: Make Space.

Tennille and I may be on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to tidying up, but we did find some common ground on how we hope to approach the practice of "making space" in our lives moving forward. We shared some of our favorites ladies who we have learned from in this space! Be sure to check out these lovely ladies:

Behind The Glow by Shalyce Tyson
Occasions Bins by Shakira Patterson
The Lazy Genius Cleaning Guide by Kendra Adachi
The 30 Day Simplicity Challenge by Emily Ley

Making space is not just about our physical spaces, either. We're cleaning up our emotional and mental spaces on our healing journey, too! Learn about how we're doing that, and get into our plans for celebrating love this Valentine's Day with our faves.Oh and Happy Love Day to you, friend! You are now listening to Love, Maaden: The Podcast.

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This is the first episode in our twelve-week series on Healing Through Hospitality, beginning with the firstprinciple, Just Start.

Tennille and I talk about our experiences with both perfectionism and procrastination, and why it's so important to do it anyway, do it scared, and just do it. We recognize that fear is often the root cause for why we don't start on [fill in the blank] and nod back to one of our favorite episodes from Season 3, Fear Fighting with Luvvie Ajayi Jones. If you haven't heard it, you absolutely must!

We also catch up on where we've been for the past 6 months and what to expect from us, and the show, in the 3 months ahead! Welcome back. We're looking to unpacking the series with you. You are now listening to Love, Maaden: The Podcast.

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In January 2020 I launched an online resource, Love, Maaden, to help encourage people to find healing through hospitality by creating community in their homes. I had monthly recipes, conversation prompts, and free downloadable guides for anyone thinking of hosting. The gather starter kit included three one page guides that outlined how one of these in-home gatherings would flow from start to finish.

A month later, we would go into lockdown for a global pandemic that continues to evolve, and hampers how we interact and social with one another making this guides for gather seemingly obsolete. What I've learned, however, is that those very principles would serve as guideposts for my own self healing journey over the two years to come, and would evolve to compromise my 12 Principles for Healing through Hospitality.

Those 12 principles and our twelve episode topics for the season are:

Just Start.
Make Space.
Get Grounded.
Name Your Fears.
Practice Gratitude.
Break Bread.
Show Love.
Set Boundaries.
Rest & Reset.
Have Hope.
Do Good.
Offer Grace.

To learn more about creating a Love, Maaden-style gathering of your own check out the FREE guides at lovemaaden.com/start.

To get $10 extra USD to send to your loved ones back home, download the Tap Tap Send app in your app store, then use the promo code LOVEMAADEN.

Thanks for listening! Looking forward to sharing this season with you.

Love,
Maaden

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Hello lovelies!

Its time for warmer weather, a little rest, a little work, and a whole lot of good times & sweet memories.

We share what we are doing this summer (hint: what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas), what exciting things that we are working on, and what you can expect from each of us this fall -- God willing. I share a word from Psalms 127 that is sure to encourage you.

Tune in before you head out. Then spend your summer break replaying and sharing all your favorite episodes -- and ours (find what they are today!) -- before we reconnect in Season 4 with more topics, more great guests, and more girl talk!

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Welcome our good girlfriend, and awesome encourager, Rachel Dance to the show! Rachel is an instructional coach in an elementary school with over 10 years of experience in the field of education. She truly believes in the idea that everyone has the capacity to grow and change for the better if we're willing to put in the necessary reflection, energy, and action. She applies that philosophy to all areas of her life as an educator, wife, and mother of 3 who is intentionally seeking to be -- and to encourage those in her sphere of influence to be --more conscious, more anti-racist, and more thoughtful about how we show up in our world.

Join us at the table for this honest hour with Rachel as we talk about intentional parenting, family dynamics, race & identity, making hard decisions, and raising conscious and curious kiddos! After you tune in, you can find Rachel on Instagram at @racheldance where she keeps in touch with her small circle of friends, or at @arliaboardco to see her beautiful creations, learn about other businesses that she supports, or to contact her via direct message.

Rachel mentioned some good books for your kiddos, too, check out my Amazon Storefront under the list "Podcast Love" to shop all her favorites!

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Welcome our good girlfriend, and long time supporter, Shalyce Tyson to the show! Shalyce Tyson is a lifestyle content creator, who is passionate about cheering on women to grow, achieve goals and glow from the inside out. Through her personal brand, blog and motivational apparel shop, Shalyce is creating a space and community for glow getters to feel seen, motivated and celebrated, as they live their lives and pursue their dreams. In addition to pursuing her passions, Shalyce's greatest joy is sharing her life with her husband and their two kids.

Join us at the table for this encouraging hour with Shalyce as we talk about all the seasons of marriage, the value of therapy, why it's so important to prioritize community and some of the best advice we've heard for wives or those aspiring to be wives! Be sure to follow her @shalycetyson then check out her blog subscribe to her newsletter at www.shalycetyson.com

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Welcome our girlfriend and Funny Momma tribe leader, Katryce Pedro, to the show! Katryce is a mom of 3 boys ( two that she birthed and one bonus baby), who shares her journey as she navigates through motherhood with her following aka her tribe. Her social platform, The Funny Momma, is a one-stop mom portal with everything from recipes to easy DIY projects, and mom hacks to lots of jokes to help us in this crazy journey that is motherhood. Katryce is also the author of Sear. Whip. Drizzle.: A Collection of Recipes Moms Will Love and founder of Fête Posh: A Prom for Moms.

Through The Funny Momma, Katryce has organically built a loyal following of women (85% mothers) who trust her brand and engage with her content. She takes pride in being an open book and has established a relationship with her tribe that's based in honesty and trust.

Join us at the table for this real hour with Katryce as we talk through so much that she's learned through various seasons of life and motherhood, and what she's taking away from the challenging yet beautiful season of growth that she's in right now. Be sure to follow her @thefunnymomma then subscribe to her newsletter at www.thefunnymomma.com.

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Welcome my sweet friend, Lara Casey, to the show! Lara Casey Isaacson is a mom to three, a grateful wife, and a believer in the impossible. As CEO of Cultivate What Matters, Lara is the creator of the bestselling PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner, the Write the Word Bible journals, and has authored three books: Make it Happen, Cultivate, and her new children's book, Gracie's Garden.

Cultivate What Matters guides you to uncover goals that matter, make an action plan you can't wait to get started on, and live it out with joy through goal-setting tools, community, and daily encouragement!

Join us at the table for this heartfelt hour with Lara as we glean from her story, learn about her experiences and gifts, and how she brought them together to build a brand that's reached women in all fifty states and 49 countries around the world. It's inspiring and freeing all at the same time! Be sure to follow her @laracasey and @cultivatewhatmatters then subscribe to her newsletter at www.cultivatewhatmatters.com.

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Welcome our good girlfriend, Michelle McKinney, to the show! Michelle “Miche” McKinney is the coach & dream architect behind the lifestyle brand, Sundays with Miche. She helps women unapologetically live out their God-given and wildest dreams while juggling the demands of life.

Sundays with Miche exists to create a world where women push past their fear into a realm of unshakable faith, stop playing small, and boldly declare who they are to execute what they were created to do.

Join us at the table for this super honest and vulnerable hour with Michelle as we draw from her childhood story all the way through her current evolution, and glean from what she's learned (and is learning). She talks about everything from starting over "from zero" after divorce, to taking on new assignments (or doing better at the ones we already have), to understanding that it's never too late to rest & reset. Be sure to follow her @michelle.mckinney and subscribe to her newsletter at wwww.sundayswithmiche.com.

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I am excited to share that this week's girl chat features our very own Tennille Daniels as a first time "guest" on the show! YAY!

The good girlfriend every woman needs by her side, Tennille Daniels is a women’s wellness advocate and podcast host who is creating a movement of women who stand in their stories, stop being ashamed, and start living out loud through her podcast OVAREACTION. With an undeniable gift for creating honest conversations, her life is an open book that opens women’s hearts. Tennille’s work and her walk prove that vulnerability is a vessel to heart healing.

In today's conversation we dig into the topic of how to move forward with hopeful expectation, even in areas where we haven't seen progress in a long time. For Tennille, she talks very candidly about her reproductive journey and all the obstacles she's faced along the way. The episode is honest, insightful, and relatable. Be sure to follow her @tennilledaniels and tune into the OVAREACTION podcast weekly on Wednesdays!

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Welcome our friend & soror, Mia J. Davis, to the show! Miais respected as a motivational & influential leader, and global marketer. She is the founder of Color Vision, an organization that equips, advocates and empowers creative Black Women. Davis is also the author of the children's series, "The Adventures of Izzy." Mia resides with her husband, and daughters, in Maryland.

About Color Vision. Color Vision was established by Mia as a woman-led empowerment organization in 2017 with a mission to improve fairness and equity in creative industries. Its aim is to support women of color with training, mentorship and scholarships to gain access to equal opportunities in employment, business, and higher education.

Pull up a seat for this insightful hour with Mia as we dive into her own story with mentorship from a young age, and how she's turned her inspiring story into this amazing network of boss Black women showing up for one other and for the next generation of young women and girls. Be sure to follow @itsmjdavis and @colorvision for info on upcoming networking sessions, dope events, scholarship & mentorship opportunities, and more!

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Welcome my longtime friend, Erica Williams Simon, to the show! Erica is an award-winning writer, host, educator and entrepreneur. She is also the CEO of Sage House, a content, experience and consulting company that elevates counter-cultural wisdom for life and work. Simon’s work incorporates elements of her multi-industry career at the highest levels of media, social impact, tech and religion to develop innovative, transformative programming for people and brands looking to change the world.

Her first book, You Deserve the Truth, was published by Simon & Schuster in May 2019 and puts the power of story back into the hands of the people, exploring how to engage with the dominant cultural narratives of our time to build an authentic life worth living. A committed civil and human rights advocate and preacher’s daughter for life, this highly acclaimed influencer for good recently relocated with her husband from sunny Los Angeles back to the East Coast. Welcome our friend, Erica Williams Simon, to the show.

Pull up a seat for a wildly inspiring hour with Erica as we dive into her personal story, and her wisdom around wisdom, calling, and speaking truth to power in every circumstance! Then be sure to follow her @msewill on social, and sign up for her monthly note, The E Letter for ore great gems!

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Welcome our good girlfriend and accountability partner, Sommar Theodore, to the show. Sommar is the founder + Neighborhood Watch Leader of Jesus Be Knowin', a faith-based apparel + accessory brand created to remind people that God is always in control.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Sommar’s love for Christ was cultivated by her grandmother from the time she was born. She has served God through various ministries at her home church and is excited to serve him through JBK during this season of her life. Currently, Sommar resides in Maryland with her husband and their handsome son.

Pull up a seat for this fun-filled hour with Sommar as we dive into her personal story, her struggle with building and growing her business, answering your calling, and what role accountability plays in it all! Then be sure to follow her @sommartheodore and @jesusbeknowin, and then grab your own JBK gear from jesusbeknowin.com with our exclusive 15% discount this week using the code LOVEMAADEN.

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Hi lovelies,

Tennille and I are starting March with our monthly girl talk episode . This month kicks off our series on community, so what better to discuss than cultivating good friendships?

We share what friendship looks like for each of us (between the two of us and with other friends), along with some of the most valuable things we've gained from our friendships. We also dug deeper into friend group dynamics, making adjustments in your friendships, friend "breakups", and how we make new friends as adults.

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I am honored to welcome the beautiful Jennifer Lucy Tyler to the show. Jennifer Lucy Tyler is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and missionary. As a certified Growth Coach she meets with women all over the world, and helps them discover their specific calling. In addition to serving women, she is passionate about serving the servant-leader through her company, Mission Consulting Hub. MCH is a hub of consultants who lift the hands of those who diligently serve others so they can move forward without reservation.

Jennifer is the author of the 2011 book, “Dried Tears-A Woman’s Guide to Overcoming,” as well as her 2018 releases, “Be Your Own Relationship Goals Vol.1, “ and “The Changemaker Guide to Studying the Bible.” (Stay tuned because I am doing a giveaway with this one!) In 2018, she also began curating “SoulCircles Events," which have since evolved into a growing online community of women. When she's not writing or speaking, she enjoys serving, traveling, teaching, and cozy date nights with her loving husband, Jeff.

Pull up a seat for this intimate hour where Jenn shares her story, inspired us to lead with out love and to met others without judgement, and answers some of deeper questions about transitions, forgiveness, trusting God. Then be sure to follow her @jenniferlucytyler and learn more at jenniferlucytyler.com.

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I am grateful to welcome my friend and accountability partner, Rashida Banks, to the show. Rashida is a lover of God, freedom, and all things beautiful. She has dedicated her time to helping women live a beautiful life -- both simply and practically. She started off sharing helpful, simple, and practical tips on makeup and natural hair; but has since evolved her love for home decor and DIY to helping women and families create beautiful spaces.

And that doesn't just go for physical spaces, either. Rashida is a huge proponent of personal growth and is committed to encouraging women to live their best -- "free" -- lives with courage, creativity, and Christ. Rashida shares her own "freedom" story on her blog and social media platforms along with amazing home decorating and renovation content. Rashida lives in the District of Columbia with her loving husband, and their three dogs.

Pull up a seat for this rich hour where Rashida shares her story, gives us her top takeaways, and answers some of deeper questions about her own holding space, making time for God, and long suffering; as well as some great local resources like, A Wider Circle. Then be sure to follow her @rashidabanks and learn more at rashidabanks.com.

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I am so proud to welcome our amazing friend, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, to the show. Luvvie is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and podcast host who thrives at the intersection of comedy, technology and justice.

She is the author of the New York Times bestseller, I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual (if you dont have it, get it) and the upcoming NYT Best Selling #1 best seller, PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear-Fighter Manual, which will be released next month (pre-order it today, yall!)

Pull up a seat for this power packed hour where Luvvie shares her story, gives us her top takeaways, and answers some of deeper questions about her own fears, failures, and surprises; as well as details about her new book and upcoming book tour. Then be sure to follow her @luvvie and learn more at luvvie.org.

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We're back with more guests, good content and great girl talk! This season's format will be more interview style as we welcome guests to the table, so we thought we'd try some of the questions out on ourselves.

If you had to describe yourself --not just what you do but who you are -- in a few sentences what would you say?
Love, Maaden is centered around “healing through hospitality,” what does that mean to you? How do you believe we grow as individuals through how we relate to others?
What’s the biggest surprise you’ve had in the last few months?
What’s something that you’re excited about right now?
What’s a recent failure or setback that you’re proud of?
What is something that you stand in need of right now? Or that you look forward to making happen for yourself?

A Word with Maaden came from Psalms 20 this week. Like the whole chapter:

1. May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3. May he remember all your sacrifices, and accept your burnt offerings. 4. May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.5. May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests. 6. Now this I know: The Lord gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand. 7. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. 8. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. 9. Lord, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call!

This week, I want you to identify one thing that you are unclear about, that you are scared by, that you are procrastinating on and submit it to God. Then, simply trust in the name of the Lord, and move forward with the full confidence that God is with you every step of the way!

Of course the episode would not be complete without one more question. The QOTE: "Today officially begins the first the day of the 21 day Love Series love challenge. How will you begin the week one challenge to Love God?"

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Hello lovelies,

Thank you for tuning in to our final episode of Season 2. It's been an amazing season. We talk on this episode about all our favorite things from the season, and what we want to carry into the new year. We also have a very candid conversation on self worth and body image.

Tennille closes out her dating diary with a MAJOR announcement! (I'm super excited for her!) And I gave a timely word just before Christmas from Luke 2:9-10. And, as always, we close out with our favorite segment The Question of the Episode. This week's question takes a lighter tone: What are your plans for the holiday break?Family, thank you so much for being a part of our community. We love you all! And we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Yearrrrr!

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We're talking toxic positivity, toxic thoughts & patterns, and toxic relationships. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 "Joy To The World: When Positivity Is Problematic"

I shared seven toxic thinking patterns that trick our brain and body into relying on them as our go-tos:

Complaining.
Blaming others.
Gossiping.
Communication blocking.
Rescuing others.
Victimizing.
Making excuses.

Tennille followed up with a list of 9 toxic behaviors that may result from our toxic thought patterns:

Creating drama in your life.
Trying to control others.
Coming across as selfish.
Using others to meet my own needs.
Being extremely critical.
Showing up as jealous or envious.
Bemoaning our bad fortune.
Abusing substances or harming ourselves.
Being unwilling to seek help.

Finally we shared a list of seven steps for moving out of a toxic relationship:

Step out of denial.
Keep a log of emotions.
Identify the perks.
Fill the gap.
Connect with uplifting community.
Write yourself a note.
Heal the shame.

Tennille announced the All I Want For Christmas dating challenge that starts today! And I shared an unusual Word With Maaden. I mention my friend Luvvie's article from earlier in the year, that you can find here.

And of course we closed with the Question of the Episode. This week's QOTE: What toxic traits will you work to change about yourself? We look forward to hearing from all of you! Let us know your thoughts and feedback.

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Maaden

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Hi lovelies!

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 "Unwrapped: Protecting Your Mental Health"

We talk about mental health including depression, anxiety and panic disorders, and some mood and personality disorders. We also share some of our experiences with learning and understanding our triggers and our trauma.

Some common trauma responses that we outlined include:

Anxiety and fear.
Re-experiencing of the trauma.
Increased vigilance.
Avoidance.
Anger.
Shame.
Grief and depression.
Distorted self-image and views of the world.
Challenging sexual relationships.
Alcohol or other substances abuse.

We walked through some of the more common types of treatment available including prescription medication, alternative and complementary medicine, mindfulness and meditative practices, energy work, and psychotherapy -- focusing specifically on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We also touched on various other forms of psychotherapy, and when they might help,.

We closed the conversation by sharing that the Love, Maaden Shop will open in January 2021 and to sign up at lovemaaden.com/sign-up for the first look! The shop will feature items specifically designed to help maintain our mental and emotional health.

Finally, Tennille shared a dating story from on of your faithful listeners, and I shared some thoughts on the book of Romans chapter 12. Today's scripture was: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will."

As always, we closed with the Question of the Episode: How will you invest in your mental health in this season? We look forward to seeing your responses in the comments on social! Until then, thanks for tuning in.

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Maaden

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Hey girl hey!

We are so honored to have blogger, podcast, speaker and best selling author, Ty Alexander, on with us this week. Ty delivered a packed hour of content filled with mechanisms for coping with, and processing our grief, while still choosing to elevate gratitude and joy. She also talked a bit about her book,Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, and we announced another great giveaway. (Tune in on IG this week to participate!)

She had some fun with us on Tennille's Date Diary. Tune in to hear about how she dated her husband for nearly two decades before they said "I do" three years ago.

This week's scripture came from the book of Ecclesiastes. Chapter 3 starts off, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens" and goes on to say in verse 4 that there is, "a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance."

The episode closed with the three of us answering the question, "How are you chasing gratitude in this season?" Tune in, and then tell us your answers, as well. You DM or write me at hello@lovemaaden.com!

As always, thank you for tuning in. We are so grateful for you!

Love,
Maaden

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Hey girl hey!

We are thrilled to have our friend, Eunique Jones Gibson, on with us this week talking all things culture, community, creativity, and connection. Eunique dropped gem after gem over the course of our hour together, so be sure to grab a pen and paper so you can jot down some notes. She also share a bit about her latest venture, #CULTURETAGS, and we announced a game giveaway. (Tune in on IG this week to participate!)

She was gracious enough to share her hilarious best and worst date stories with Tennille in this week's date diary. And she brought a good word from Romans 8:28 and Proverbs 18:21, even before we got to that segment of the show. I also shared my own testimony, pulling from Romans 4:17, Hebrews 11:1, and Habakkuk 2:2. Be encouraged, lovely, and believe God for your heart's desire!

The episode ended with all three of us answering the question, "What are you speaking into existence in 2021?" And the answers were so encouraging! We would love to hear your answers, as well, be sure to DM or write me hello@lovemaaden.com to share!

As always, thank you for tuning in. Until next time, take care. Happy Thanksgiving!

Love,
Maaden

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Hello lovely!

This was an episode about something that we don't talk about enough in this community -- saving, spending, and giving during the holidays.

Before we got into it we opened with out favorite things of the week. Mine was MIELLE Organics and Tennille's was the Ivy Park Drip 2.2 Collection with more inclusive sizing!

During the digging in portion of the show shared 8 tips for saving:

Make a shopping list.
Pay yourself first.
Establish a holiday budget.
Pay cash ONLY.
Avoid last-minute shopping.
Share the load with others.
Get creative.
Take advantage of sale days.

And then we shared 8 tips for giving:

Set up a neighborhood holiday food drive.
Get your kids involved in something that they care about.
Volunteer in the digital space.
Make a charitable donation.
Give the gift of food -- cook, bake, or order for someone else!
Pack stockings full of toiletries for women in transitional housing.
Setup an Angel Tree Prison Fellowship Program amongst your friends/family.
Try a random act of kindness!

Tennille issued a 14 day challenge to all the single ladies in this week's date diary, called "All I Want for Christmas is You," and then we jumped into the question of the episode. This week's QOTE was this: What will you give to yourself this Christmas?Let us know your answers over at @lovemaaden. We always love to hear from you!

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Maaden

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We have a fun episode in store! We are talking about all of the creative and innovative ways that we plan to stay connected with our friends -- as well as with our family -- this holiday season.

We throwback to how we started this conversation in Season 1 Episode 6: Spring Shindigs: Open Doors & Open Hearts (check it our if you haven't already!), and that we're back to revisit our favorite topic of hospitality (but with a twist! COVID-19.)

Join in as we've got lots of great tips and super cute ideas for everything from how we plan to do our annual Friendsgiving and Favorite Things' celebrations this year to ideas for safe weekend getaways, outdoor parties in cold weather versus indoor parties in COVID, virtual classes and cocktail hours, hybrid situations, and more! You're sure to leave with at least one good party idea to implement this season.

This week's Word with Maaden comes from Proverbs 27:9, which says, “A sweet friendship refreshes the soul." Let's commit to prioritizing our friendships, and showing up as a sweet friend In the month's ahead.

Finally, we close with the question of the episode, "What's one holiday tradition that you are going to do differently this year in light of COVID? Or a new one that you plan to start?" Hear what we have to say! And then share your thoughts!

Once you've tuned in, let us know what you think! And don't forget to chime in with your Date Diary submissions. And as always, If you like what you hear we ask you to rate, review, subscribe and share!

Love,
Maaden

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This week we dive into the topic of "reparenting." We were introduced to the concept by Dr. Nicole LePera (@theholisiticpsychologist on Instagram -- follow her!), and share her tips as well as our experiences!

Before we begin, we share our favorite things from the week! Tennille's is Cookie Therapy ALB and mine include the Always Pan, Olive & June at-home nail kits, and my new Sutera Pillow.

The Holistic Psychologist describes The 4 Pillars of Reparenting as:

Discipline
Joy
Emotional Regulation, and
Self-care

We also discuss where to begin in the process, and outline 5 steps to get started:

Breathe.
Keep one small promise to yourself every day.
Tell someone you trust (other than your parents) that you’re beginning the process.
Use this mantra: “What can I give myself right now?
Celebrate when you show up.

This week's Word with Maaden is about parent-child relationships. One of the ten commandments, to honor thy mother and father, can be found in Exodus 20:12 and the again in Deuteronomy 5:16 it says, “‘Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you." There are also instructions for parents, Proverbs 22:6 instructs us to "Train up a child in the way he should go; and that even when he is old he will not depart from it." We are also warned in Ephesians 6:4 and again in Colossians 3:21, "not to provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord, lest they become discouraged."

Finally, we close with the question of the episode, "Which of the four pillars of reparenting do you think you need the most attention in -- Discipline, Joy, Emotional Regulation, and Self-care? And, how do you plan to address it?"

Once you've tuned in, let us know what you think! And as always, If you like what you hear we ask you to rate, review, subscribe and share!

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Maaden

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 "Trick or Treat: Harnessing Fear for Good"

This week is Halloween week, so we're keeping the conversation going about the things that scare us. We're talking about what scares us and what we've learned from it. Here's a summary of the lessons that we shared:

Lesson #1. Normalize fear.
Lesson #2: Use fear's energy for good.
Lesson #3: Allow fear to guide us toward enlightenment.
Lesson #4: Gain clarity on what’s important from our fears.
Lesson #5. Discover our courage by addressing our fear.

The mantra from today's Word with Maaden was, "Let go, and let God." Our toxic and unhealthy fears represent our distrust of God to take care of our every need, or our belief that He doesn’t have good plans ahead for us. I encourage you to spend some time this week meditating on what the inspired word of God has to say about fear. Not sure where to start? Some verses that contain ‘fear not’ include Isaiah 41:10 (“Fear not, for I am with you”); Joshua 1:9 (“Do not be afraid…for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go”); and 2 Timothy 1:7 (“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”).

This week's question of the episode was: What are you giving to God this week?As always, thank you for listening and we hope this conversation has helped you! If It has, leave us a 5 star rating & review. Thanks, yall!

Love,
Maaden

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Hey Girl Hey!

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 "Scary Conversations: Navigating Difficult Topics"

I know we have all had to have difficult conversations. From family meetings, to breakups, to resigning from a job -- most of us can think back to a time when we've anxiously prepared for or had a difficult conversation. Yet, the fact remains that it is imperative for us to hold space for these tough conversations, so today we are going to share five (5) tips for Navigating Difficult Topics.

Bad news first. Tough messages should be clearly stated upfront.
Set realistic goals. Things don't always change with a single conversation, but it's a step in the right direction.
Avoid the blame game: The goal isn't to judge who is at fault, but to help manage better outcomes in the future.
Summarize: Paraphrase for clarity and to let people know you’re really listening, summarize what you hear and understand.
Look ahead: Put the difficult conversation in perspective by thinking ahead to the future. The conversations that are hardest right now will seem less daunting.

Above all, it's important that we make the time to process, and prepare, and then have the courage to begin the conversation.

The scripture from today's Word with Maaden was “When they deliver you over, do not be anxious or worried about how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour” Matthew 10:19-2 Which brought me to the thought there might be one more tip for navigating tough topics, which is that we should always pray first. Before your next tough conversation, ask for God's Holy Spirit to guide your words, open your ears to hear, and soften the heart of the recipient to be receptive.

This week's question of the episode was: What's an uncomfortable topic that you've recently raised -- or will need to broach with someone soon? And if it's upcoming, will you plan to go about it any differently?As always, thank you for listening and we hope this conversation has helped you! If It has, leave us a 5 star rating & review. Thanks, yall!

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Maaden

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Hey girl hey!

Before we begin, Tennille shared that the thing she's loving this week is a homemade Banana Pudding Ice Cream from Ke's Konfections, and I can't wait to try some! And I surprised Tennille with my news of what my favorite thing is live on air. (Correction: I reference a Trick Daddy lyric, not Petey Pablo.)

Then we dig in for a great episode chock-full of gems, at least ten to be exact! On this week's episode the love of my life is back, and we share our top ten practices for a healthy relationship. Here they are:

Be a team player.
Study your partner.
Prioritize intimacy.
Listen to understand.
Give grace.
Get into community.
Laugh.
Self care.
Be generous.
Pivot.

Also, be sure to note the scripture of the week, from A Word With Maaden was Psalm 32:1 “Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered,” and our question of the episode was, "Do you think that being with someone else can make you better?" Shoot us a DM or email to answer it for us!

Let us know If you enjoyed the episode with a five star rating and review In Apple Podcasts. And stay tuned as we will have more great guests all season long!

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This episode is one of the topics that we got by special request. Shout out to our girlfriend Kia for this one! We're in the month of October, and with Halloween right around the corner it's time for masks, costumes, and playing dress up. Today, we're going to talk about the masks and costumes we wear almost every day -- whether it be online or in real life. Welcome to Episode 1: Costume Party: Image, Influence and Impostor Syndrome.

Tennille mentioned during Hey Girl Hey that she's feeling Honesty by Pink Sweat$, and wants you to check out the lyrics! She also talked about some of her favorite influencers on Instagram -- The MUA Alex's Journey to Health and Zakia of FBF Body. In our conversation on influencers, I mentioned this Buzzfeed article on how the days of being not being political on social media are over. And I definitely agree -- it's a new day.

After an in-depth conversation on impostor syndrome and how social media impacts us all we closed with a Dating Diary with Tennille and A Word with Maaden.

Tennille shared four ideas for dating In COVID:

Monuments by Moonlight
The Who Are You Hike?
Passion & Purpose Picnic
Cyber Candlelight Dinner

And here are the scriptures from this week's Word:

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. -Proverbs 3:5-6
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will act. -Psalm 37:5
Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. -Isaiah 26:4
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. -Isaiah 12:2

My challenge for myself for the week is to take one thing that has been on my mind and give it to God, and then TRUST Him with it. I challenge you to do the same, whether it's a relationship issue, a health challenge, a loss, the news cycle. Write down something and give it to God, then leave it with God!

And of course we closed with the QOTE: "What one action can help you take off your "mask" or "costume" this week?" Email us at hello@lovemaaden.com or DM @lovemaaden to let us know!

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Hey girl hey! Welcome to season 2 of Love, Maaden: The Podcast.

We are kicking off the season with a bonus episode, Welcome Back: A Summer Recap.

There was so much for us to process this summer, that we needed an entire episode to dive in. We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly from quarantine to race, politics, and the loss of heroes, as well as personal triumphs, trials, and milestones. The discussion around the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, especially, was full of nuggets.

Here's the quote we shared from Kerri Washington on Hero Worship:

“It feels like we’re losing so many of our heroes this year, you know, John Lewis and Chadwick Boseman, and it just is like how is this possible? And I really do think there’s something about the idea that we’re being invited to realize that our heroes are human, which means that we all have the capacity to be the heroes of our communities and our lives and our story. The time for hero worship is maybe coming to an end and it’s time for us to all stand up and serve. These singular people can’t shoulder all the weight.”

We give a sneak peek into the season ahead, too, and share that we will be refreshing the show's format with a weekly Dating Diary with Tennille and a new segment called, A Word with Maaden. Both segments will be interactive so be sure to submit your stories, questions, and feedback to @lovemaaden on Instagram and/or hello@lovemaaden.com.

Of course no episode would be complete without the Question of the Episode. This time we ask, "What daily practice will YOU commit for the next week?"

Like what you hear? Show us some love and leave a 5 STAR rating and a review. And be sure to share the show with a friend!

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Welcome to Season One: The Wrap Up. We discuss our thoughts about, reactions to, and hopes for Love, Maaden: The Podcast. Tune in to hear those reflections, get a candid look back at season one, and a preview of what's to come in season two.

We ended the episode with a fun wrap-up from each of our solo elective segments, and shared that this week's QOTE is more for you all then for us, "How can we make Love, Maaden: The Podcast even better?"

Oh, and I announced that I recently became an #AmazonInfluencer ! This is where I will link all of our personal favorites as well as our guest's recommendations. Check out my shop here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/lovemaaden

Thank you for an amazing first season! We are filled with immense gratitude, and we know that the best is yet to come!

Happy Summer, friends.

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We're dedicating the month of May to the mamas with a special guest appearance every week! We're closing out the series with Episode 15: Moms Just Wanna Have Fun! featuring Kay Alex, serial entrepreneur, content creator, and 1/3 of Babies X Bellinis.

In her own words, "To fully stand in the woman that God made me to be. To provide optimal life experiences for my family to include actively setting a good example of the qualities for which they should desire for themselves. And to intentionally share my story to inspire those who may be experiencing the same hardships that I have able to overcome."

Hear her motherhood story, and how she focuses on staying positive and fun-loving even in the face of some of life's hardest blows. From the loss of loved ones -- including her beloved mother -- to coping with anxiety to her son's recent a diagnosis the Autism spectrum, Kay Alex keeps it 100 and encourages us with her testimony.

While the conversation was raw and real, we had tons of much needed laughs. We look forward to you tuning in, learning & laughing, and of course hearing your responses to this week's #QOTE: "How are you making sure that you still have FUN while on lockdown?"

As always, we ask that you please leave us a five star rating and review and share the show with a friend!

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We're dedicating the month of May to the mamas with a special guest appearance every week! We're keeping the party going with Episode 14: Mommy & Me: Healthy Mother-Child Relationships featuring Selikka Wood aka No Ordinary Mom, Family Advocate and Podcaster.

In her own words, "Selikka is an intentional parent committed to building healthy bonds and memories with her own family, and finds purpose in inspiring and encouraging other families to do the same."

Hear her motherhood story, and how she knew early on as a teen mom that she wanted to create a childhood that her daughter would not have to heal from. Seventeen years later, now-popular terms like "gentle parenting" and "mindful parenting" are just a way of life for the Wood family!

This episode was an eye opener and full of really practical tips and tools for any parent! Selikka shared some practices that her family employs along with some books that she recommends. The first Is a workbook, Intentional Parenting by Doug Fields as well as The Five Love Languages of Children by Dr. Gary Chapman.

We had a good laugh with the week's #QOTE: "Even though many of us have heard, 'I'm not one of your little friends' on more than one occasion, we still shared fun & joyful moments with our mothers. Share one of your fondest memories with your own mother."

If you liked this episode, please leave us a five star rating and review! It means a lot to us!

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We're dedicating the month of May to the mamas with a special guest appearance every week! We're kicking off the month with Episode 13: Mom Tribe: Community Over Competition featuring Simona Noce Wright of District MotherHUED and The Momference!

Simona says, "I am dedicated to supporting millennial mothers and women by intentionally creating communities (in person & virtually), to empower their motherhood journeys by sharing relatable and timely information and life stories, to equip them with financial and parenting resources, and engage them through fun social events!"

Hear her motherhood story, how she started District MotherHUED, and what she has to say about building your tribe -- whether your a mom or not!

This episode was all of some hearty laughs, life lessons, and major takeaways for women in any season! As always we all answered the #QOTE: "Drake says, 'no new friends' but we're all about our mom tribes over here. Share a situation where a 'new friend' ended up being right on time for that season!"

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Many of us couldn't have imagined what life would look like today, even just a few short weeks ago. Still, I want to challenge us to think about what life could look like in the weeks, months and even years ahead. Rounding out our April series, welcome to Episode 12 -- Reimagine: Lessons & Life After Lockdown.

Tennille and I discuss the following Table Talk Topics:

What are some of the most pertinent lessons you have learned, or hope to take away from this experience?
What do you want to see for society as a whole beyond your personal experience?
If you had to imagine life after lockdown, ideally, what would it look like?

We have a little fun as Tennille shares a dating diary update. She recommends a book to our listeners too, How to Get a Date Worth Keeping by Henry Cloud, and gives her top takeaways from the read!

Join us on social to discuss. And to share your response to today's question of the day: "If you wrote a book about your life during this time, what would the title be?"

If you are enjoying the show, please let us know! Leave us a five star rating an review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks in advance!

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We switch things up a little this week and open the episode up with some deep breathing and a wellness check. Try it at home! Grab a piece of scrap paper and rate yourself from 1-5 in each of the following wellness categories:

mentally
physically
spiritually
financially
occupationally
intentionally

We talk about what resources we've each been careless with in the past and how we've learned/are learning to waste less. We dig into everything from the pressure to be hyper-productive to how we've tied our own self-worth to what we produce.

For today's elective segment, I share a super simple a salmon/seafood salad. Too good and so easy. The full recipe will be in this month's Love Note. Sign up here to get on the monthly mailing list!

We close out with the QOTE for this week: "What's something that you are reclaiming?" Join us on social @lovemaaden and let us know!

Thanks for listening. We appreciate you!

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Maaden

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April is the month of the "re" on the podcast. My birthday week episode was entitle Restart: Birthdays & Beginnings, and with this episode falling on Easter Monday we decided to talk about resurrection. Welcome to Episode 10 -- Resurrect: Hope & Faith in Dead Situations.

We open the discussion by each sharing a personal situation that we are struggling to find hope for.
We follow that with what we've been doing to revive that hope. Tennille talks about how she leans into the word to help her do so, specifically citing scripture in Romans 15:13.
I go on to share how I first define faith recognizing that words like hope and faith may take on different meanings for different people. I share the source of my definition In scriptures Hebrews 11:1 and Romans 10:17.
I close out the discussion by sharing my thoughts on some of the not-so-appealing topics of suffering ad loss, and why we couldn't have hope without them. Romans 5:3-4 reminds us how our character and endurance are built In times of difficulty.

After all that, we decided to keep things light with this week's elective segment, and went with a round of "Over It & Overrated!" We're sure you ladies would agree with some of the things that we're already sick of, being stuck in the house and all. Be sure to share on social!

Finally, for this week's question of the episode we flipped the script on our discussion and asked the question in reverse, "Is there anything from your PAST that's 'dead' but that you have still WANTED to resurrect?"Take a listen, and let us know. I can wait to hear from you!

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Maaden

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We've said this many times before, but birthdays are really special to us. So today we're dedicating the show to just that. Welcome to Episode 9 -- Restart: Birthdays & Beginnings.

Tune in as we share:

Why our birthday is so special to us, and what it represents.
How our birthday is our "personal new year" and what that means.
How birthday takes on a whole new meaning after you've given birth, and what we plan to "birth" in the coming year.

A lot of what we love about birthdays and other celebrations is rooted in tradition. So we spend our "More, Please" segment diving into some of our favorite traditions -- whether they be old, new, or some that we've made up just for us!

We keep things on theme and close with a special birthday Question of the Episode: "What was your best birthday celebration to date from your childhood, and from your adult years?" Best use to let us know yours on social, too! @lovemaaden

Thanks for tuning in!

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Maaden

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Hi, friends! We pray you all have been taking good care of yourselves and other this month. We are ending our spring series today with Episode 8, Spring Break: Rhythm, Balance and Breathing Room.

Tennille and I have been much more intentional about creating boundaries add It's definitely time for me to prioritize creating, intentional breathing room into my life.

One of the books I reference again on this episode is Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist and when she talks about how she used to wear busyness like a badge.
I'm so happy that after so many years of "having it all" we're moving back to caring for ones self and one's holistic needs by taking breaks.
We also talk about rituals and maximize our morning. Check out the book I reference, The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrodand learn how you can transform your mornings and transform your life.
We also talk about the coveted concept of achieving "balance." We delve into he differences between balance and rhythm and what's worked well for each of us!

Tennille has a an extra special Date Diary for us this month, and she's asking for our help! Hit us up on social at @lovemaaden and @tennilledaniels to help us give her dating profile a facelift.

While you're there share your response to this week's question of the episode, "Name one practice that you are going to add to your daily flow, to help create breathing room?"

As always, thank you for being a part of our community! We appreciate you.

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Maaden

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We're back to our regularly schedule program, talking about all the "spring things." We kicked off the month with spring cleaning and spring shindigs, both of which focused a lot more outwardly. For the next two episodes we are taking a journey inward, beginning with today's episode! Welcome to Episode 7, Spring Forward: Progress, Perfection + Procrastination.

This is a really good topic for me and Tennille, because we both have loads of experience in making progress despite perfectionism and procrastination.

We share advice about how to overcome analysis paralysis, overthinking, and other unwanted side effects of perfectionism.
We dive into the "f" word that is at the root of our perfectionism and procrastination.
And I share my top three tools (and one honorable mention) for getting stuff done (clue -- you probably already have them handy!).
Plus, I share my best tips for organizing my calendar and scheduling my week!

Tune in to get all the deets, then join us on social @lovemaaden to answer the question of the episode, "Name something that you are procrastinating on that you will take action on ASAP?"

Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to rate the show and leave us a review.

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Maaden

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Welcome to our first Bonus Episode, That 'Rona COVID-19: Myths, Media & Mechanisms to Cope. Today, the two of us are putting on our Public Health hats to bring you clear and factual information on the Coronavirus Disease 2019, abbreviated COVID-19, and increasingly known in these streets as "that 'Rona." We're here to bust some of the myths and misinformation that we've heard and share a few key coping mechanisms for those of us who might be feeling particularly anxious or overwhelmed by recent events.

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One question we heard recently is, "What's the difference between this podcast and our Citrus + Sugar show?" It really boils down to how specific the mission of Love, Maaden is. Love, Maaden is all about gathering people together in our homes and healing through hospitality. So we've dedicated today's episode to exactly what's at the core of the Love, Maaden movement. Welcome to Episode 6 -- Spring Shindigs: Open Doors + Open Hearts.

There are so many things that make the spring season special. We share a number of spring party ideas, starting with our favorite type of party... our birthday celebrations! Beyond birthdays, we share memories for our Sunday dinner parties and chat about a possible Love, Maaden dinner series. Would y'all come?

We share some tips, too. Tennille gives her top recommendations for the "rookie" hostess who wants to elevate her regular gathering to a bit more of a special or themed occasion. And I chime in with some special touches from past spring soirees.

Before we head into the question of the episode, we do a quick "Over It & Overrate" segment, and vent a little bit about the things that just aren't our favorite look or that have fallen flat.

This week's question of the episode turns the table a bit. We both do a lot of hosting, gathering, and event planning, so I ask that we each share something that we are looking forward to attending soon!

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Maaden

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We're talking spring things all month long, beginning with spring cleaning and tidying up our lives and our mess. Welcome to Episode 5 -- Spring Cleaning: Tidy Up Your Life.

We start by talking about the Marie Kondo book, "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying: A Simple Effective Way to Banish Clutter Forever" and how my major takeaway from it was how once you have your house in order, you will find that your whole life will change. You feel more confident, more successful and motivated, and you free up energy to really create the life you want.

This pulls us into a dialogue about creating "good spaces" and the work that Tennille does to help get people into a good space both physically (interior design) and emotionally (heart work) through mental decluttering. I make a connection between cleanliness and my own emotional state. Specifically, reducing chaos to create calm. I underscore the importance of mindfulness and how every Love, Maaden gathering begins with a mindful moment, as well as how I practice reducing "visual noise" around our home to create more moments of peace in my day to day life. A couple of my favorite tools for doing so include the Calm App, and 52 lists for Calm by Morea Seal.

We round out the episode by doing a quick run down our top five tips for de-cluttering before we close out with the Question of the Episode: Share a mess in your life that you are cleaning up right now, that's not a physical space in your home?Liked today's episode? Let us know by leaving us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and sharing the show with a friend!

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We're closing out our four part series on love with an episode dedicated to the love of the culture. It's an ode to Black History Month, and all the things that we love about being Black women in America. This is Love The Culture: Black Girl Magic.

We believed that it is important for us to cultivate conversations around our tables that are relevant, meaningful, and even sometimes difficult to discuss. This includes talking about our culture not just with other Black women, but with everyone -- Black men, white friends and family, people from other cultures and experiences.

Feel free to use this podcast as a starting point, and check out the February Love Note and Table Talk Topics for more! A couple of questions covered in today's episode that you might consider chatting about with friends:

Why is Black American culture so persuasive and popular? And what makes Black women, especially, so magical, and oftentimes imitated?
What are some things that you would never want to lose from your culture and that you will instill in your kids?
What do you love most about your identity?
How are you making Black history?

And before we closed with the Question of the Episode, "What is something that you love about Black women and/or being a Black woman?" we had a good kiki with Tennille on her new segment "TD with the BS." Be sure to listen in and hit her up on the socials @tennilledaniels.

As always, if you love our content let us know. Please subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating with a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for listening!

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Maaden

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Tennille and I are keeping with our love theme in episode 3 with today's show entitled, Love, Wifey: Marriage + Relationship Real Talk featuring the love of my life, Louis Jones.

Tennille takes on a special role in this episode as the "interviewer" and represents for the single gals by hitting on all of the questions that you shared with us on Instagram about dating, relationships, and marriage.

Listen in as we talk through everything from how we met, to getting choose, relationship roles and preparing to be a "good" wife.
We put it all out there and dig into both the best and most irritating things about our marriage, how we regularly invest into our relationship, and how we overcame some of our biggest challenges as a couple.
We definitely have some fun with it in the rapid fire round of "this or that" from poop preferences to to getting it in to who plans the best date nights.

Let us know what you think! And be sure to follow along on the socials to respond to this week's question of the episode, "Share a challenge that you've overcome in a past relationship, that you won't repeat in your current one or bring into the next one."

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Listen in as Tennille and I talk all things self love on this episode! We share some of the ways that we show ourselves love (big + small), dig into what impact parents have on our inner voice as adults, and what all of this means when it comes to our self-worth and confidence. I also share some sweet and fun ideas for Valentine's dinners and Galentine's gatherings.

Don't forget to follow up with us on social (@lovemaaden), we want to hear your responses to the question of the episode too! "What is one extraordinary act of self-love that you will show yourself this month? How will you be your own bae? It has to be special, out of the ordinary, and super meaningful."

Oh, and here's the link to the blog that Tennille is loving and the book that I just finished listening to by Ali Wong -- its a quick read and a good laugh. From bourgeois Betty to the ghetto, chile, get into this girl talk.

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Join me and my good friend and co-host Tennille Daniels as we introduce ourselves and the all new Love, Maaden podcast, talk about our intentions for 2020, and discuss why community is more important now than ever before!

Then let's keep the conversation going on social (@lovamaaden) and at our gatherings all month long. Answer the question of the episode, "In the spirit of community, dating, and growth in all the areas we touched on today, we should consider stretching ourselves by growing our circles. How do you plan to make new friends in the new year?"

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