UNREALISTIC RELATIONSHIP EXPECTATIONS

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Is it true that nice guys finish last? Do you believe that good women get their hearts broken the most? Gator and I share our thoughts on this topic.

FEMALE MISOGYNY Definition: Internalized sexism. A woman who subscribes to the belief that this is a man's world and women should know their place and stay in it. If a woman ventures out of her place then it's a man's job to put them back in it. If there's no man around then she will step in to put women back in their place. She also attributes hyper masculinity to being a "real man" and anything less is just not strong enough to "handle her". This harmful belief system is more insidious and harder to recognize because it's coming from a person that you would least expect. The victim becomes the perpetrator of the same kind of oppression that they have endured, adopting the "If you can’t beat em join em" mindset. Whew!!! I know that was a lot but we're going to unpack this complex and multilayered topic in this episode of Dope Discussions Live. #misogyny #toxicmasculinity #internalizedmisogyny #alphamale #dopepodcast #blackpodcastnetwork #dopeblackpodcasts #uncomfortableconversations

It seems that nowadays being called insecure is a big trigger for people. We take it as a sign of weakness or low self confidence but let's look at the bigger picture here. Being in a relationship with a person who crosses boundaries, neglects your needs and dismisses your concerns can create a feeling of being in an unsafe environment and isn't that the same thing as feeling insecure? (not secured, lacking security) In this episode of Dope Discussions Live we're exploring the difference in recognizing a person who has their own internal insecurities and a person who is in a relationship that makes them feel insecure.

Heyyyyyyy it's time for another Spotlight Convo!! We're really excited to have these two special guests in the spotlight to have a conversation about dating as a single parent. The goal of these convos is to have representation of the male and female perspective. Understanding our commonalities and our differences leads to more empathy and connection between the sexes. Jon Singletary is the host of The Help Myself Podcast and one of the gentlemen of The Real Shop Talk. Jon is an Air Force Veteran, a Success Coach and the author of the book, The Journey: From Fear To Abundant Faith. Of all of Jon's many amazing accomplishments he's most proud of being a father to his autistic son LJ. He's sharing with us what it's like being a single dad in these dating streets. Shronda Armstrong is the Founder and Creator of The Geaux Queen Brand, The Queen Vision Media Network, The Q-Chat Pod Showand The Strongarm Women's Project Non-Profit Organization. She is sharing with us what it's like to be a successful black woman raising her two handsome sons, her beautiful teenage daughter and navigating these dating streets. Please go follow our special guests on Instagram @jonmsingletary @helpmyselfpodcast @iam_geauxqueen @theqchat_podcast

Are you an over thinker or a procrastinator? Do you find yourself putting things off because you feel like you're unprepared or you need to weigh out all of the possible outcomes? Whew! I'm actually talking about myself so this episode is personal. This week's special guest, Jason Phillips is a licensed therapist, confidence coach and college professor who advocates relentlessly for prosperity and wellness to strengthen individuals, corporations and communities across the globe!  He has been featured in WebMD, Forbes, FOX, NBC, Cosmopolitan and many more. Jason Phillips is the owner of Peace & Prosperity Coaching and the host of the Peace & Prosperity Podcast.  #procrastination #overthinking #importantconversations #impostersyndrome #therapist #lifecoach #prosperity #forbes #webmd #cosmopolitanmagazine #dopeconversations

Check out this very important conversation with a very special guest. Kofi "Kizzle" Forson is a Mental Health Advocate and the founder of Express Yourself Black Man (XYBM), which is a platform dedicated to creating a space for Black people to express themselves healthily with the hopes of creating a community of healing. Kizzle has extensive experience learning how to heal and cope with breakups, depression, suicidal ideations, and anxiety. He has spent a significant amount of time in therapy, while simultaneously researching mental health and wellness practices for the Black community, specifically the Black man. He’s been featured on BNC News for his work as the founder of Express Yourself Black Man and has dedicated his life to destigmatizing and demystifying therapy and mental health in the Black community. From Hurting To Healing: A Black Man's Guide To Feeling is his first ebook of many to come geared towards creating a more whole Black community with a strong emphasis on mental health and wellness practices. Follow him @expressyourselfblackman

We're four months into 2022 and we want to know what have y'all been watching on television and in the movie theaters. It's that time again for Gator and I to chop it up and swap good and bad reviews on the television shows and movies we've been watching this year. #movies #television #entertainment #oscars #willsmith #morbius #tinderswindler #badvegan #snowfallfx #belair #bridgerton

In this episode we welcome special guest Earnest James from the Deal 2 Heal With E James Podcast. He's an advocate for fatherless daughters and a mentor for men. His message constantly encourages men to heal from their pain and develop a healthier relationship with their emotions. We're talking about the difference in mastering our emotions for healthy connections versus suppressing our emotions when we just don't know how to process them. Follow our special guest on Instagram @friend2fatherlessdaughters and @deal2healpodcast #emotionalintelligence #healthyconnections #dopeconversations #elevate #healing