15: An Unknown Angel's Gift: Robert and Cherie's Transplant Journey

15: An Unknown Angel's Gift: Robert and Cherie's Transplant Journey

In this heartfelt episode of 'Behind the 90 with Nneka,' host Nneka interviews Cherie Blackwell and her husband Robert, exploring their extraordinary journey through Robert’s lung transplant. They provide an intimate look at their love story, their battles with lung disease, and the challenges and triumphs faced along the way. Cherie shares her experience as a caregiver and emphasizes the importance of a strong support system. The episode highlights their advocacy for organ donation, including their involvement in awareness campaigns and community events, and discusses the writing of Cherie's book, 'An Unknown Angel's Gift, A Couple's Lung Transplant Journey.' Additionally, they share the profound connection formed with Robert's donor family and details about upcoming book signings and events promoting organ donation.

14: 90 Seconds On The 90: Navigating First Impressions

In this episode of 'Behind the 90 with Nneka,' the host Nneka dives into the topic of initiating conversations with a potential romantic interest. Nneka invites guest Millicent to discuss best practices for making the first move. Millicent shares her personal progression, comparing her past and current approaches. She highlights the effectiveness of offering a compliment as an easy and impactful way to start a conversation, emphasizing the importance of making oneself open and available for dialogue. The episode concludes with a brief reflection on the changing dynamics of initiating contact, noting a shift from reliance on eye contact and smiling to more direct verbal engagement. 00:00 Welcome to Behind the 90 with Nneka 00:09 Diving into Relationship Conversations 00:19 Millicent's Approach to Initiating Conversations 00:34 Reflecting on Conversation Starters: Then and Now 01:38 Wrapping Up: 90 Seconds on the 90

13: Why Do I Always End Up With A Cheater Pt. 3: From Betrayal to Resilience

This episode presents a powerful narrative of a woman navigating the tumultuous waters of a failing marriage and a cancer diagnosis. Initially, it highlights a descent from partnership to neglect as her husband becomes consumed with work, leaving her to face her battle with stage 3 breast cancer largely unsupported, a situation that reveals his infidelity. Her journey evolves into one of self-discovery and healing, where despite the heartbreak and betrayal, she embarks on a path of self-care, personal growth, and emotional recovery. Through exploring themes of infidelity, trauma bonding, and self-love, the episode showcases her resilience and determination to prioritize her health and well-being, maintaining a connection with her ex-husband who supports her through chemotherapy, and emphasizing the importance of self-work in the aftermath of her relationship breakdowns. 00:00 Welcome to Behind the 90 with Nneka: The Power of Sharing Stories 02:18 Introducing Slavic, Kelli: A Journey Through Parts 03:18 Kelli's Transformation: From Darkness to Light 10:56 The Healing Power of Sharing and Community 13:58 Navigating New Beginnings: Kelli's Journey Post-Divorce 25:29 Finding Love Again: The Story of Kelli and Her New Husband 43:48 Challenges and Changes: Navigating Work and Marriage 50:14 The Strain of Work Obsession on Marriage 52:01 A Night Out Alone: The Beginning of Doubts 52:30 Confronting the Truth: A Relationship in Crisis 54:05 The Shift: From Trust to Suspicion 01:03:53 A Turning Point: Facing Illness and Betrayal 01:14:35 The Fallout: Divorce and Reflection 01:23:36 Healing and Growth: Learning from Pain 01:37:52 Empowerment: Breaking Generational Curses 01:39:41 Final Thoughts: Fear, Intuition, and Moving Forward

12: Why Do I Always End Up With A Cheater Pt. 2

Kelli's heart has always been in the right place. She has allowed her want and need for love to lead the way, but only to find dead ends from men who have unresolved issues, while love bombing her, then letting her down in the end.

11: Why Do I Always End Up with A Cheater Part 1

Kelli's heart has always been in the right place. She has allowed her want and need for love to lead the way, but only to find dead ends from men who have unresolved issues; while love bombing her, then letting her down in the end, finding her true love that comes from within.