Authentic Breadth

018: "How Do We Cope with PAIN?": A Discussion with Austin Martin

In this rad jab with fellow disciple and brother-in-Christ, Austin Martin, we discuss coping with PAIN from a couple of angles. Although we sort of buzz around intimate relationships in the realm of the discussion, I am curious about how humans would apply the nuggets that Martin drops throughout the podi-sode. Austin not only breaks down how many men think in scenarios, he also bears a vulnerable take on how he copes with handling PAIN from his perspective. Enjoy an entire hour of laughter, truth and insight into this male perspective on PAIN.

017: "How Do We Get to the Heart of the Matter?"

In this second to last podi-sode on Anchor (now Podcasting for Spotify), I spoke with my sister-in-Christ and fellow disciple, Dr. Reverend Reagan Williams about the topic "heart". In this dynamic discussion, Reagan and I jabbed about what is means to advocate authentically in our respective professions, how to show up in conversation independently and with each exchange, as well as introspectively checking in with our spiritual well-being, and so much more! It is difficult to list what you'll learn in this podi-sode, as Reagan and I consistently dropped nuggets throughout this collab-jab, revealing things about ourselves with each authentic exchange. I hope after tuning into this podi-sode you walk away inspired to conduct a "heart check" on yourself. Be curious: 1. Who are you not? 2. Where are you in space? 3. What do you entertain? 4. How do you respond? 5. Which battles are not your own? Take heart Sis, Sister-in-Christ, fellow human! Resources discussed during this podi-sode: "All About Love" - bell hooks Research on Green Tea Extract and Uterine Fibroids 1.https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2023/07/new-study-using-human-fibroid-cells-supports-use-of-green-tea-compound-as-treatment-for-uterine-fibroids 2. Islam, M.S., Parish, M., Brennan, J.T. et al. Targeting fibrotic signaling pathways by EGCG as a therapeutic strategy for uterine fibroids. Sci Rep 13, 8492 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-35212-6 3. Roshdy E, Rajaratnam V, Maitra S, Sabry M, Allah AS, Al-Hendy A. Treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids with green tea extract: a pilot randomized controlled clinical study. Int J Womens Health. 2013 Aug 7;5:477-86. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S41021. PMID: 23950663; PMCID: PMC3742155.

016: "What is BOLDNESS?"

In this 2nd podi-sode of the New Year, we explore a concept and my perspective on what "bold" is and what "boldness" looks like. Are you willing to take risks? How likely are you to stand up for those who cannot speak up for themselves? As women, are you likely to go to your boss and say: "I've done X-Y-Z over a protracted period of time, here are the impacts of my contribution(s), I'd like to see a raise."? Who is more likely to break the ice, you or the man you're ogling? When your children are being mistreated at school, what steps are you willing to take? All of these examples sort of encourage us to be more curious. My go-to questions: 1. Who am I not? 2. Where am I in space? 3. What do I entertain? 4. How do I respond? 5. Which battles are not my own? It is with these question prompts that I'm able to recenter, recalibrate and execute boldness. Tune into this podi-sode and then try it on for yourself!

015: It Comes Down to Stillness

In this last installment of 2023*, I reflect on the year's metanoia. Yup...tune in to find out what metanoia means! Transformations tend to equip you in ways you don't quite understand but I try to explain the wave in words. The episode is sure to elucidate: 1. My raw approach to healing out loud 2. The power of silence 3. How stillness is essential for your peace *I referred to 2024 twice by mistake; I meant 2023.

014: How is That? An Authentic Soliloquy on Humility

In this pod-isode of AB, I jab about a recent convo where I "survived" a barrage of questions regarding my faith. As a Christian Believer, I needn't defend my faith AND, there are times when non-Believers are curious enough to challenge and quite literally take jabs at what one believes. Although we are unable to "defend" God, I learned (in that jab) how to stretch and reflect on how to represent the Kingdom in a way that many may not be accustomed...authentically. Yes, two humans can have these discussions if at least ONE person is willing to listen. You will learn: 1. Ways that I navigated the discussion. 2. How one might feel during a discussion around religion. 3. Examples of how to direct your conversation. 4. How convos like this truly stretch you as a person and Christian Believer. 5. What humility can look like during hard topics that absolutely should not be avoided.