Checking In with Michelle Williams

Michelle and her girls are letting you in on a personal convo. Michelle and her producers of Checking In, Angela and Sym, give their perspectives on modern day dating. They also discuss identifying their own patterns and traumas in relationships. This is just a glimpse into an everyday conversation with Michelle and her girls - full of insight, laughter and love. CHECK IN to this episode to step into one of Michelle’s safe spaces.    Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media! Instagram: @MichelleWilliams  Twitter: @RealMichelleW    For more about Symantha, visit https://www.symsymma.com/ or follow her on IG: @_symsymma_   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Effect Presents... Checking In! On this heartfelt solo episode of Checking In, Michelle Williams gets real about what it means to be brave in a world that feels heavy. From celebrating wins while acknowledging global unrest… to processing disappointment after the Grammy Awards… Michelle opens up about the tension of being grateful and grieving at the same time. Two things can be true: you can thrive personally while the world feels chaotic. She shares behind-the-scenes moments from performing at Campbell Hall, attending an intimate dinner hosted by Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, and reflecting on loss, legacy, and perseverance. She also speaks candidly about missing a Grammy win to Buena Vista Social Club—and how to handle disappointment without letting it define you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Effect Presents... Checking In with Michelle Williams. In this solo episode, Michelle discusses the importance of showing up for your people, despite what you have going on. She also shares her travel chronicles for the week and makes an honest and raw confession. Check in to this episode if you're struggling to balance being present with yourself and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Previously recorded   In this Checking In replay, Michelle and Raquel Curtis (aka The Boujee Banker) are holding you accountable for your money management. The Boujee Banker tells us her story of the struggle that led her to become a financial advisor. She also gives us tips to change our spending habits and take steps towards financial freedom. CHECK IN to this episode if you want to get your money right this year!   For access to the Boujee Banker’s classes, visit: https://www.beboujee.com/ Follow The Boujee Banker on Instagram: @theboujeebanker_ Subscribe to her YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQHPFYH5BIm0CMbqPyXwuw   Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media! Instagram: @MichelleWilliams  Twitter: @RealMichelleW      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Effect Presents... Checking In! On this heartfelt solo episode of Checking In, Michelle Williams gets real about what it means to be brave in a world that feels heavy. From celebrating wins while acknowledging global unrest… to processing disappointment after the Grammy Awards… Michelle opens up about the tension of being grateful and grieving at the same time. Two things can be true: you can thrive personally while the world feels chaotic. She shares behind-the-scenes moments from performing at Campbell Hall, attending an intimate dinner hosted by Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, and reflecting on loss, legacy, and perseverance. She also speaks candidly about missing a Grammy win to Buena Vista Social Club—and how to handle disappointment without letting it define you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Effect Presents... Checking In with Michelle Williams. In this solo episode, Michelle discusses the importance of showing up for your people, despite what you have going on. She also shares her travel chronicles for the week and makes an honest and raw confession. Check in to this episode if you're struggling to balance being present with yourself and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this powerful episode of Checking In with Michelle Williams, Michelle Williams sits down with nervous system expert Jessica Maguire, author of The Nervous System Reset, to unpack what dysregulation really means — and why it’s not your fault. Together, they explore how trauma, stress, grief, and everyday life can impact the body, the brain, and emotional health. From understanding the vagus nerve to recognizing signs of burnout, anxiety, or shutdown, this conversation offers science-backed insight with real-life compassionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Williams sits down with licensed psychotherapist, professor, and spiritual advisor Dr. Joshua P. Smith for a powerful conversation on mental health, trauma, and emotional wellness. They break down the difference between mental health and mental illness, why self-diagnosing can be harmful, and how physical health — like vitamin deficiencies and inflammation — can mimic depression symptoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle and Dr. Anita Phillips are planting the seeds! Dr. Anita Phillips discusses her comparison between gardens and the human body. She also shares her personal attachment to championing mental health conversations in religious spaces and the benefits of EMDR.    For more on Dr. Phillips and her new book, visit: https://www.anitaphillips.com/   Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media! Instagram: @MichelleWilliams  Twitter: @RealMichelleW  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the things you’ve been told are “your issues” are actually justified reactions to the world around you? In this powerful conversation, Michelle sits down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Raquel Martin to unpack boundaries, burnout, Black Superwoman syndrome, and what liberation psychology teaches us about healing beyond the individual. Together, they explore why strength can become a cage, how community is our greatest mental health resource, and why some behaviors once saved us — even if they no longer serve us. From redefining imposter syndrome to burning the cape, this episode challenges the way we talk about mental health, power, and survival. It’s honest, funny, deeply affirming, and necessary. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by being strong, unseen in healing spaces, or pressured to carry everything alone — this conversation is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.