In this segment, we paused from our series because today is a special day. Today marks a year since Kianna transcended. We keep it real by laying all of our emotions out on the table. Enjoy this in-depth conversation and if you have the capacity...allow your mind to be open to emotions, wellbeing and convos including mindsets on societal norms, ideas, perspectives, beliefs and actions. For more updates follow our instagram page @therealtopicspodcast! Also, stay tuned for a new episode every Frid...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Tony Martinez into the topic ‘New Beginnings After Loss’ which is Episode 2 of our Dealing and Healing Series (episode 41 of Real Topics) after losing our mutual friend Kianna. Everyone who walks this earth mourns and grieves when it comes to losing a loved one. So, how does life begin again for us? Does it? How do we continue forward without leaving them behind? Enjoy this in-depth conversation and allow your mind to be open to emotions, wellbeing, conv...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Tony Martinez into the topic ‘Grief’ which is Episode 1 of our Dealing and Healing Series after losing our mutual friend Kianna. There’s a lot that goes on in our lives, but when we are hit with unexpected tragedy, how do we cope? Tony and I sit and talk about our grief with hope that we can start an open dialogue about true pain and it’s journey to healing for everyone. Enjoy this in-depth conversation and allow your mind to be open to new ideas, perspe...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Philip Stump Kennedy into the topics affordable housing and immigration! So many families in America are experiencing evictions because they cannot afford to pay their rent. Out of the families facing this devastation, how many do you think are undocumented? We explore both realities. Enjoy this in-depth conversation and allow your mind to be open to new ideas, perspectives, beliefs and actions. For more updates follow our instagram page @therealtopicspo...
Nov 13, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 39
We thank you for this journey throughout 2020 thus far! We are going back to the drawing board to plan and schedule podcasts, so stay on the look out for new episodes coming soon!
Jun 18, 2020•3 min
In this segment, we took our final deep dive with Destiny Holmes, into the topic How the Mind Embraces Challenges. Challenges can be extremely difficult to face. So, enjoy this in-depth conversation and allow your mind to be open to new ideas, perspectives, beliefs and actions that have the potential to change your life for the better. For more updates follow our instagram page @therealtopicspodcast. Also, stay tuned for next Friday’s episode at 5 p.m. central! Special Thanks to Destiny Holmes! ...
Jun 10, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Destiny Holmes, into the topic Being Playful and Self-Conscious. As we grow in life some of us become to grown to engage and fulfill the needs of our inner child. Who tells us that we need to separate work from play? Why do we believe them? Who tells us that grown-ups can’t play? Why do we believe them? Is it because we were taught to put “childish things away”? Is being playful considered childish? How do you view this topic? Enjoy this in-depth convers...
May 29, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Destiny Holmes, into the topic Respectfully Speaking Your Mind. There are many different ways to express oneself. Communication is one of many important tools pertaining to self-love and self-care. Without effective communication with oneself and family and friends, it is extremely easy to become lonely and depressed. Yet, it is important to remember that there are a few different ways to communicate and respect should always be intertwined. Do you respe...
May 22, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Unfortunately, we had major audio complications. So, this will not be your regular scheduled podcast post. Yet, I want to share this moment with you all and still post. We’re not sure why only 5 minutes were retrieved, yet ALL IS WELL! I hope you enjoy just hearing our voices and the gratitude and love that we are exuding and we’ll see you next week. The most important thing to remember at the end of everyday is ALWAYS REMEMBER TO GIVE LOVE! 💜✨
May 16, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Destiny Holmes, into the topic Fulfilling Potential Through Mindset. Our potential is limitless and the beauty is that it all exists inside of us. What we want we shall have if we truly believe we deserve it. You have the kingdom of heaven alive and inside of you, so let it shine. What is it that you really want to do? Do you just think about the potential you have or do you act on it? Enjoy this in-depth conversation and allow your mind to be open to ne...
May 08, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Destiny Holmes, into the topic Self-Esteem and Confidence. Sometimes as we age, we aren’t fed the right psychological medicine and sometimes we do it to ourselves and other times people step in and give us a teaspoon full of their medicine. You are powerful beyond anything outside of you! Your self-esteem is your confidence, so how are you currently walking in the world? How was your self-esteem effected by others when you were a kid? Have you always gra...
May 01, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Destiny Holmes, into the topic Fixed Mindset and its effects on self-talk. Often when our mindsets are fixed and not in flow, we tend to stray from being perspective driven. If we are not expanding our mindset day by day, how are we being effected? How do our mindsets effect our belief systems? How can our mindsets change our lives? Enjoy this in-depth conversation and allow your mind to be open to new ideas, perspectives, beliefs and actions. For more u...
Apr 25, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Justin Court, into the topic Love! Love is the most exciting four letter word to have ever been created! What would our lives be without love? What connection would we have with one another? What does love mean to you? How do you show your love to others? Enjoy this in-depth conversation and allow your mind to be open to new ideas, perspectives, beliefs and actions. For more updates follow our instagram page @therealtopicspodcast. Also, stay tuned for Fr...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Destiny Holmes, into the topic How Childhood Conditioning Effects Self-Worth. Conditioning a child’s mind is a serious and repetitive tactic put in place whether subconsciously or consciously. If our mindset as a child is neither growing or expanding, then what is it doing? How do our mindsets effect our belief system? How can our mindsets change our lives? Enjoy this in-depth conversation and allow your mind to be open to new ideas, perspectives, belief...
Apr 17, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Destiny Holmes, into the topic Growth Mindset. Growth Mindset is an essential tool to put into practice in order to effectively change our lives. If our mindset is neither growing or expanding, then what is it doing? How do our mindsets effect our belief system? How can our mindsets change our lives? Enjoy this in-depth conversation and allow your mind to be open to new ideas, perspectives, beliefs and actions that may or may not be useful. That, you can...
Apr 10, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Destiny Holmes, into the topic Loving Myself. Self-Love is something that many lack, though once exposed to its power the lack becomes a choice. We are all either on a self-love or self-hate journey. What will it take for all mankind to seek the true love that comes from within ourselves? What do you appreciate about your self-love journey? What have you learned so far about what it means to love yourself? Enjoy this in-depth conversation and allow your ...
Apr 03, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this segment, we took a deep dive with psychotherapist Vanessa Schön, into the topic on anxiety. Anxiety is something that we all have experience with (young and old). Anxiety is healthy for us because it helps us to be more cautious, though anxiety can be unhealthy as well when it leads to other disorders that does more harming than helping. What does our anxiety say about us? Are there others in the world who are possibly experiencing what we are experiencing? What can we do to keep this co...
Mar 27, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Levi Says, into the topic surrounding personalities. Personalities are apart of our daily lives, they are how we find our way through the world. Without knowledge of our personalities, how would we move through the world? How would we learn to understand others? Why is it important to discuss the role personalities play in our lives? How can we learn to understand one another? Enjoy this in-depth conversation and allow your mind to be open to new ideas, ...
Mar 20, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this segment, we took a deep dive with Talia Yasmeen, into the topic surrounding learning and memory. Learning and memory plays a huge role in relations to habits, and daily life actions and functions. Without learning, how would we remember our name, how to write or how to read. Our brains have stored within us all of our past memories and it is even working to create a memorable moment right this second. Why is it important to discuss what role learning and memory plays in our lives? How mu...
Mar 13, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this segment, we engaged with Taylor Paustenbach on his points of views in regards to Race Relations. Race Relations is a touchy concept to expound on, because many of us see the world as black and white, but what if the sky is really pink and the grass is really blue? Can we learn to see life through the eyes of others? Or will we continue to exist in a society that's stuck in its' own way? So, enjoy the depth of this conversation and allow your mind to open to a new depth as our opinions ar...
Mar 06, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this segment, we paid a visit to Maia Shamir at the Alief Store, in order to take a moment to dive deep with her about the concept of Death and Dying. Death is the thing human beings have most in common (besides life) because none of us are exempt from it. DyingMatters.org states, "The goal of care for people who are dying focuses on helping them enjoy as good quality of life as possible." So, enjoy the depth that we journeyed down during today's episode about yet another topic effecting hous...
Feb 28, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this segment, we wanted to take a psychological dive deep into the topic 'Addictions'. Addictions have been apart of our world for numerous years and we rarely get the opportunity to expound on what causes these addictions to run their course in our lives. So, in order for us to discuss this epidemic, we have to first acknowledge that it is an epidemic/problem/worthy of being discussed. American Addiction Center stated, "Teenagers and people with mental health disorders are more at risk for d...
Feb 21, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this segment, I decided to take a break from the regularly scheduled program, to deliver the only birthday wish I truly have to share with the world. Thank you all for embarking on this spiritual, mental, emotional and physical journey with me. Happy Valentines Day to you all and I pray this message brings you all of the value you need and deserve. Follow @givelovetohumanity on instagram for more updates. Also, stay tuned for next Friday's episode at 5pm central! Special Thanks to you all for...
Feb 14, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this segment of Real Topics, Ms. Megan Adele Spears and I took a psychological dive into 'Marriage & Divorce' based on the societal construct, religious views and love. We explored different valuable points on why marriage and divorce are important life changing decisions. Gillespie Shields states that, "60% of couples who get married between ages 20-25 will end up divorce..." Yet, we were more interested in discussing why one should get married and divorced to begin with. So, enjoy the p...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 20
In this segment of Real Topics, Ms. Destiny Holmes and I took a psychological dive into 'Depression' based on its relevance in our society. We agreed to disagree and spoke our opinions on the very intense subject at hand. Depression is one of many states of being that harms the body physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Journey with us as we explore our opinions and thoughts and do nothing less than keep it real. Follow @givelovetohumanity on instagram for more updates. Stay tuned f...
Jan 31, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this segment of Real Topics, Ms. Cora Moore and I took a psychological dive into 'Abortion' based on what it means. We explored through conversation why it is important to continue sparking conversations surrounding this topic. Abortion is an experience that many women have gone through; who have yet to deal with the painful aftermath of the emotional, psychological and physical stress that it causes them. Journey with us as we do nothing less but keep it real. Follow @givelovetohumanity on i...
Jan 24, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this segment of Real Topics, Smitty Spread Love and I took a psychological dive into 'Emotional health' based on what it means and why it is important. Life brings us many challenges and it is important to remember that taking care of your emotional health is one of the bests gifts that you can own. Follow @givelovetohumanity on Instagram and stay tune for next Friday's episode at 5pm central!
Jan 17, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this segment, my sister Nikia Jnae and I decided to dive deep into the topic/idea on “People”. Follow @givelovetohumanity on Instagram and stay tune for next Friday’s episode at 5pm!
Jan 10, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, we decided to dive deep into the topic on Job Security. Are you currently living the life that you want to live or are you just paying the bills? Journey with us to explore the daily questions we must ask ourselves in order to live in happiness. Follow @givelovetohumanity on instagram for more updates!
Jan 03, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Jan 03, 2020•52 sec
