Talkative Soul

S1:E10 Color Struck [season finale]

“I could be beautiful in a place and still not enough, not because of who I was or anything I had done, but because of something as simple, and somehow as grand in this new place, as the color of my skin.” -Wayétu Moore, The Dragons, the Giant, the Women: A MemoirColorism is defined as prejudice or discrimination against people with dark skin, usually among people of the same ethnic or racial group. Colorism has also been a major emotional and psychological battle within the black community. And in this season's final episode, Gwen and Sia delve into this sensitive and divisive subject.The Highlights:Understanding silent racismWhat colorism is and how it shows up in the black communityTerms of colorismHow to take a personal survey of how you see colorThe Resources:Skin Color Quotes: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/skinColor Struck - Zora Neale Hurstonhttps://genius.com/Zora-neale-hurston-color-struck-annotatedSchool Daze (1988) (the movie)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096054/Discrimination based on skin colorhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discrimination_based_on_skin_colorWhere to Find Us:Facebook:   facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram:  instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite:     talkativesoul.com

S1:E9 Staying too Long

In this episode, Gwen and Sia discuss why women stay too long in bad relationships and the damage to mental and emotional wellness. You may have stayed too long because you loved him. Regardless of your reasons, it does not matter that it took you so long to leave. What's important is that you decided to make yourself a priority; you decided you loved yourself enough to let go of what no longer served you.The Highlights:Six reasons why we stay too long in relationshipsHow to know when it's time to let a relationship goThe aftermath--what to do after the releaseThe Resources:Article by Sarah Adelle: https://bit.ly/2Q8BKzzPsychology Today:https://bit.ly/38JENELhttps://bit.ly/3rT7t5BCNN Health:https://cnn.it/3qPdQWnAn Open Letter to Any Woman who Thinks She Stayed in a Bad Relationship For Too Long:https://bit.ly/3rU2thbWhat to do after leaving a long-term relationshiphttps://bit.ly/3qL4ATaWhere to Find Us:Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

S1:E8 Taking Care of Business

We take pride in making our regular TO DO List and crossing items off so that we can feel accomplished. In this episode, we're going to discuss a list that some people have a hard time developing because they have a hard time talking about it. Grab something to write, and join us as we encourage you to have a serious conversation about taking care of business.The Highlights:Some questions that will help you gauge whether or not your business is taken care ofGwen and Sia share their experiencesDiscover some information and steps to help you get started for yourself and for your loved onesThe Resource:African Cultural Concept of Death and the Idea of Advance Care Directives: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5072226/Where to Find Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

S1:E7 What’s Love Got to Do With it?

Let's talk about ! In this very lively and entertaining episode, Gwen and Sia have a conversation about women and ; what research reveals about women and their sexual desires; and how important it is for women to find their voice when it comes to being sexually satisfied. You don't want to miss this dialogue.The Highlights:The meaning of the lyrics to Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to do With it"Identifying and debunking some myths about women and The disservice that research has done to women as it relates to our voice about The Resources:Myth Busting: Stereotypes about Women and https://www.kindara.com/blog/myth-busting-stereotypes-about-women-and-#The Enduring Myth of  'Complicated' Female Sexualityhttps://elemental.medium.com/the-enduring-myth-of-complicated-female-sexuality-736db9233fd04 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Our Liveshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/myths-desire/202012/4-ways-the-pandemic-has-changed-our--livesDebunked: 3 Myths About Women's Sexual Desirehttps://www.med.ubc.ca/news/debunked-3-myths-about-womens-sexual-desire/Where to Find Us:Facebook: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

S1:E6 Sipping for the Soul

In this episode, Sia goes solo and creates a space for listeners to pause and create a space that evokes a peaceful reminder of memories that have given rise to love and affection.The Highlights:How love doesn't hurt, but rather people hurtHow to search the memory vaults that create good feelingsUnderstanding the responsibility to ourselves to create happiness and how to tap into that powerResource:History of Valentine's Day - https://theconversation.com/the-real-st-valentine-was-no-patron-of-love-90518?gclid=CjwKCAiAxeX_BRASEiwAc1QdkXxUeQn-Vs7XxtYz7VEiQwtR22hYVIKj8nXuOm71Su9lb7YXryRyKBoCYlMQAvD_BwEWhere to Find Us:Facebook: http://facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: http://talkativesoul.com 

S1:E5 Blessing the Day

Gwen goes solo in this short and sweet episode to explore how to bless the day by creating life-empowering rituals designed to make your life fuller; to provide you with the space to ensure that you appreciate your life, that you have moments that reaffirm and hold you present with what matters most in your life.The Highlights:The differences between a ritual and a routineWhy rituals are so importantHow to make sure your rituals are empoweringWhere to Find Us:Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com

To Thine Own Self Be True

(((SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE))) In light of the "holiday" that some are celebrating this weekend, we recognize that love is in the air. In this episode, we talk about a variety of ways people have chosen to recognize Valentine's Day; the new names that it has acquired; and the new traditions in how to express love for one's self and to others. Happy Love Day!  Where to Find Us:Facebook: http://facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: http://talkativesoul.comResources:Sia's Bean Pies - https://siasbeanpies.com/Galentine's Day Self Care Room 2021:Web: therapyforblackgirls.com  Instagram: therapyforblackgirls

S1:E4 Mind Over Matter

In this episode, we discuss mental health or the lack thereof especially in communities of color; removing the stigma surrounding mental health. The Highlights:What is mental illnessHow to identify if you need help (warning signs)How to access mental health resourcesThe Resources:National Mental Health Week Oct 3-9, 2021Mental Health Awareness:https://nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Illness-Awareness-Week?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzsz-BRCCARIsANotFgMITUKAUZFq8BvyrTLYsQhiaOvmeQAb54juYINhDOG8raXO0xAF5nkaAjjvEALw_wcB [First Week in October 3-9, 2021)Undergrad paper pointing out systemic mental health issues of women of color:https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1053&context=univ_lib_uraArticle by Elsie J Smith pioneer of mental health acknowledgment for women:https://www.jstor.org/stable/2784237?read-now=1&seq=7#page_scan_tab_contentsWhere to Find Us:Facebook: http://facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: http://talkativesoul.com

S1:E3 Skeletons in the Closet

In this episode, Gwen and Sia discuss the skeletons in their closet--the emotional closet and its effect on emotional flow, healing, and well being.The Highlights:>>What is an emotional detox?>>How to recognize the signs that we need an emotional detox>>7 Steps to Help Us Emotionally Detox>>Benefits of an Emotional DetoxWhere to Find Us:Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.comThe Resource(s):Book reference: Emotional Detox: 7 Steps to Release Toxicity and Energize Joy by Sherianna Boyle, MED, CAGS

S1:E2 Radical Self Care

In this episode, we will discuss a topic that often gets a bad rap for being overused or too trendy—that is self-care. The truth is the concept of self-care is underutilized for many. No matter what words we use to define how we take care of ourselves, it is imperative that we do find ways to make ourselves a priority—and to do so no matter what. Because caring for ourselves is vital to our wellbeing. And well, we deserve it!The Highlights:Know if you need to take steps to create a radical self-care routineHow to implement a self-care routineAccess to some simple techniquesResources:A brief history of Radical Self-Care: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2017/04/the_history_of_self_care.htmlMental Health: https://nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Illness-Awareness-Week?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzsz-BRCCARIsANotFgMITUKAUZFq8BvyrTLYsQhiaOvmeQAb54juYINhDOG8raXO0xAF5nkaAjjvEALw_wcB (first week in October 3-9, 2021)Where to Find Us:Facebook Page: facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: talkativesoul.com