It’s been over a year since my last episode. I have truly been struggling. In silence. Life has been all over the place and I had no choice but to retreat and get my mind right. While some think that I have been acting funny, being distant, or standoffish, in reality I was barely making it. In this episode, I explain what has been happening with me and what I have learned from it. It’s been a minute but I’m back, baby!
I was motivated to record this episode after watching Jeen-Yuhs on Netflix. I absolutely loved the relationship that Kanye West had with his mother! She was his #1 fan and loudest cheerleader. It was beautiful to watch. I never expected to get online and see people compare Donda to their own mothers and blame their mothers for their failures. Stating they didn’t accomplish their goals because they didn’t have a mother like Donda. They didn’t go to college because their mom was toxic and they bla...
I was so motivated to get this message out! It’s healing time!! In this episode, I share 5 pivotal things that I had to grasp and fully understand before I was able to see a real difference in my healing process. Listen, digest, and move accordingly!
In this episode, I interview Joycelyn Johnson, a Clinical Counselor from Ohio. In an effort to help others heal from their trauma, Joycelyn left corporate America and, in her 50's, went back to school and opened True Calling Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC. The mother of 2, now adult boys, she shares the challenges she faced trying to raise them without allowing her childhood traumas to interfere. Spirituality, communication, honesty, and laughter are just a few things she shared with ...
Hey y’all! What y’all been doing?? In this episode, I explain the reason for my dry spell and briefly mention what I have in the works for the future of Unmothered + Unbothered!
This is the last part of the 4-hour interview that I had with Amanda as she told me her story of growing up with a mother in a cult. In episode 71, Amanda describes her mother's final days and shares the things her mother went through during the last few years of her life. In this episode, we discuss the aftermath of growing up with a mother in a cult and why we think the destruction of her mother's soul was more about HER than her mother. I hope you have enjoyed Amanda's story and her transpare...
I’m this episode, we find out just how much Amanda’s mom’s life was devastated by the cult. Listen as she describes her mother going from upper class to homeless, all while still following the cult leader. The episode’s ending will leave you in tears. There is also a spiritual component that will give you chills. Enjoy!!
Episode 2 ended with a cliff hanger! Amanda was convinced by the cult leader to accuse her own father of raping her. She knew it wasn't true but decided to go along with it just for the torture to stop. She didn't fully understand the implications of her words and didn't expect what happened next!
This is part 2 and there is a huge bomb dropped at the end of the episode! Part 1 explained Amanda's background and how her mom got connected to the woman that will destroy her and those closest to her. Stay tuned for part 3!!
An orchestrated meeting with a stranger leads Amanda's mom to run through her 401k, buy a condo for the stranger, buy a brand new car for the stranger's daughter and ultimately leave her mom broke and homeless. These are just a few details you will hear in this series. There couldn't be a better episode to jump-start my comeback! In this episode, I interview Amanda about her growing up with a mother that was in a cult until the day she died. This ended up being a 4-hour interview, full of twists...
This interview is gritty, raw, and uncut! “MJ” holds nothing back as she tells us the horrific details of her childhood. We are all going to endure some hardships but they are all unique to our situations. Let me be the first to say that I can’t fathom living through what she has. I applaud her for telling her story and I am proud of her for not allowing where she has been to dictate what she has done in life.
This interview was a long time in the making. Imani Brooks-Wheeler has listened to the podcast for about a year at the time of this recording. She silently listened until it was her time to share her story. Well, that time has come! Imani shares her unique story of being able to sympathize with her mother from a very young age. She understood that it was hard for her mother to be there for her during childhood due to her fighting her own personal demons. Imani shows us what it means to be honest...
In this episode, I speak with Sabrina about growing up with a mother that was too trusting and carefree. As a result, Sabrina had to grow up before her time and experienced some things that she will never forget. Although her mother has a giving heart, Sabrina often shuffled between her home and her grandmother's home because her mother did not provide a stable place for her to live. She often lost the rent money on extracurricular activities, claiming that God would find a way to provide for th...
There is a natural inclination to run from those things, people, and places that trigger us. This is assuming that we even know what our triggers are because most of us mistake our strong emotional reactions for passion and that is not always the case. We also run from our triggers because they scare us but we learn so much from those triggers. This episode is a quick look at why its important to delve into those triggers and embrace them. IG: @unmotheredunbotheredpodcast Twitter: @podcastpresh ...
I know how I used to feel about forgiveness so I never want to force my current opinions on others. I do want to be able to tell my story and encourage others to take a close look at themselves and question whether they truly are "okay" with not forgiving someone. I used to think that I was not harboring ill feelings towards my mother and that forgiving her was not necessary until I began to notice my own toxic behaviors. All I'm asking is that you stay true to yourself when it comes to what you...
This week I have decided to re-publish my very 1st episode, which happens to be the one with the most downloads. Lately, I have been reminded more and more of how important it is to be authentic to who I really am. Not because I want to be phony, but because I am constantly being told that I am too much. This is especially the case in professional settings because I am so passionate about what I do. Being told to relax or to hear coworkers say that I do "too much" is commonplace for me and I wor...
In this episode, I explain what self-loathing is and give specific examples. I also discuss the importance of not allowing other people's insecurities to shape your view of yourself. Self-loathing does not have to be a lifelong battle. You are in control of your own life and there is still hope. IG: @unmotheredunbotheredpodcast Facebook: The Unmothered + Unbothered Podcast Twitter: @podcastpresh Blog: Passionately Precious Email: unmotheredandunbothered@gmail.com Visit my Amazon Author Page to p...
In this episode, I explain what passive-aggressiveness is and how it plays out in people's actions. I use a personal story as an example to show what it looks like in real-time. I personally am not a fan of passive-aggressive people because I am more confrontational in nature. In my opinion, there is no benefit in holding something that will eventually manifest in another way. Be up-front about it so that we can move on. IG: unmotheredunbotheredpodcast Twitter: @podcastpresh FB: The Unmothered a...
In this episode, I discuss smear campaigns, also known as social media draggings. You know, when someone attempts to embarrass and discredit you online because they need people on their side? They make videos or create outlandish posts aimed at you, hoping to get a rise out of you. Why do people do that? What are their actions REALLY about? Let's talk about it! IG:@unmotheredunbotheredpodcast email: unmotheredandunbothered@gmail.com
Why do we suppress our feelings instead of showing them? Why do we equate certain feelings to being soft, hostile, and inadequate? The answer is simple: we were never taught how to process our feelings. We were taught that suppressing our feelings somehow gives us the upper hand. It does not. What we are feeling will come out one way or another and we will be forced to deal with them. In this episode, I discuss how we can become comfortable with feeling and why it's important. IG: @unmotheredunb...
Why do we feel that people should except the ugly parts of us just because its how we've always been? Why do we not feel that we should change those things? Saying "that's just the way I am" is just another way of saying "oh well" to the hurt, pain, frustration, and embarrassment that we may cause other people. That attitude is very dismissive and selfish. There is a way to be yourself but do it in a way that reflects positivity. That take it or leave it attitude may get you left! Follow me on I...
In this episode, I interview Tracie Osborne about how she had to make a conscious decision to parent her sons, intentionally. She parented her kids the same way she was parented until she realized it was wrong. Listen as she explains when and why she found it necessary to pivot her parenting. Email: tracieosbornespeaks@gmail.com IG: tracieosbornespeaks www.tracieosborne.com Follow me on Instagram: @unmotheredunbotheredpodcast Like my Facebook page Twitter: @podcastpresh Blog: Passionately Precio...
Please excuse me as I let off some steam! LOL, It is not often that I go off like this but it's needed sometimes. IG: UnmotheredUnbotheredPodcast FB: https://m.facebook.com/Unmotheredandunbotheredpodcast/ Twitter: @theycallmepresh Tumblr: PreciousDetina Blog: https://preciousdetina.com Email: unmotheredandunbothered@gmail.com Follow my Amazon author page and check out my one-of-a-kind journals, designed by me Please 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ RATE & REVIEW in iTunes ✔️SUBSCRIBE and ✔️SHARE...
When you grow up with an untraditional relationship with your mother, it can be very awkward when the topic of MAMAS comes up in conversation. You're not sure what to say because you cannot relate to what's being said. Or you do chime in but seem to always say the wrong thing because you honestly do not understand the mother-daughter dynamic as it is supposed to be. In addition, you may be nervous about being asked too many questions about your mother, which forces you to decide if you want to s...
In this anonymous episode, I interview "Tanesha" about how her unmothered childhood has impacted her friendships and romantic relationships. This is her first time telling her story and she does a great job of painting a picture of what physical & emotional abuse looks like at the hands of your own mother. You do not want to miss this one! This episode is sponsored by @blinkbeautifullashes on Instagram. Listen to find out how to get free shipping on your order. IG: UnmotheredUnbotheredPodcas...
In this episode, I give actionable steps that will help you teach people how to treat you. What you allow is what will continue. This episode is sponsored by Gemini Flyii. Where Tribal meets Bohemian Chic. To check out handmade jewelry for your personal style, visit https://www.geminiflyii.com/ Listen to the episode for a secret discount code!! IG: UnmotheredUnbotheredPodcast FB: https://m.facebook.com/Unmotheredandunbotheredpodcast/ Twitter: @theycallmepresh Tumblr: PreciousDetina Blog: https:/...
In episode 50 I discussed how to recognize Emotional Manipulators. In this episode, I explain ways to respond to them. IG: UnmotheredUnbotheredPodcast FB: https://m.facebook.com/Unmotheredandunbotheredpodcast/ Twitter: @theycallmepresh Tumblr: PreciousDetina Blog: https://preciousdetina.com Email: unmotheredandunbothered@gmail.com Follow my Amazon author page and check out my one-of-a-kind journals, designed by me: https://www.amazon.com/Leilani-Grace/e/B089DP8QR6 Please 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ RATE & ...
After a short hiatus, the Unmothered + Unbothered podcast is back. In this episode, I detail the signs of emotional manipulation and provide specific examples of how it may look. You will be surprised at how many of these signs you recognize in others AND yourself. Knowing these signs will make you re-evaluate your relationships and make necessary adjustments. Stay tuned for an episode on how to respond to emotional manipulators. Hit that subscribe button so you won’t miss it! This episode is sp...
This is the episode you’ve all been waiting for, even if you didn’t know you were waiting! I am so excited about this one! Introducing Ms. Rose, the woman that gave birth to all this fabulousness called Precious Detina! Listen as we discuss self-love, the bible, and shame. What you will also hear is years of frustration, pain, anger, resentment, and PRIDE being washed away by growth and forgiveness! The rapport we have in this interview is all due to doing the work and divine intervention! Enjoy...
Sending light and love to the unmothered today!
