NAPPILY EVER AFTER

Ep 34    May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we talk about how quitting or ending things is a self-care act, giving plenty of examples of positive quitting.   And Breaking News! Listen to find out why this is our final podcast episode. We have enjoyed producing this podcast and appreciate everyone who supported us.   Pack Light and Stay in touch!   Kendra   www.KendraTSays.com   @kendrat.the.slp Nedra    www.NedraTawwab.com    @nedratawwab @packlightpodcast Music by: Ryan Lucas

Episode 33  This week we are updating our position on a previously discussed topic...Jussie Smollett. When people say something happened to them believe them. In Jussie’s case, the polls are split. We talk about what we are watching and reading.    If you love our podcast, rate and review us!  Itunes   Stitcher If you have other feedback, message us! Music by: Ryan Lucas Follow us on Instagram:  @packlightpodcast @nedratawwab @kendrat.the.slp

Ep 32  This week we are demystifying the concept of "Be Strong". We will be using Beth’s interaction with her mother on "This Is Us" and the character Fiona Gallagher from "Shameless" to dive deep into the topic. In the news, you will hear our take on R. Kelly being arrested and B. Smith’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease.     If you love our podcast, rate and review us! If you have other feedback, message us!    Music by: Ryan Lucas Follow us on Instagram:  @packlightpodcast @nedratawwab @kendrat.the.slp

Ep 31  This week we are talking about the stigma of mental health in the Black community. What keeps people from wanting to get better? Listen and find out.  In popular culture, we are talking about the government shutdown, Surviving R.Kelly, Fyre festival and a few other pop culture topics. If you love our podcast, rate and review us!  Itunes   Stitcher If you have other feedback, message us!  Music by: Ryan Lucas Follow us on Instagram:  @packlightpodcast @nedratawwab @kendrat.the.slp

Ep 30  Did you happen to catch Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Podcast? We did! This week we are talking about infertility. Kendra shares her personal story on the topic and Nedra offers the mental health aspects of infertility. Kendra wondered,  “How do therapists handle sadness?” Tune into this week’s episode to hear all of our chat.  If you love our podcast, rate and review us! If you have other feedback, message us!    Music by: Ryan Lucas Follow us on Instagram:  @packlightpodcast @nedratawwab @kendrat.the.slp

Ep 29  This week we are naming our favorite holiday movies. What do podcasters listen to? We are listing our favorite podcast (other than this one). We’re so excited to talk about Becoming, Michelle Obama’s autobiography. It’s an amazing must-read!!! Our forever FLOTUS talked about so many mental wellness related topics such as roles in relationships, busyness, and infertility.   If you love our podcast, rate and review us! If you have other feedback, message us!    Music by: Ryan Lucas Follow us on Instagram:  @packlightpodcast @nedratawwab @kendrat.the.slp

Ep 28  This week on Pack Light, Nedra and Kendra are talking about the recent Red Table interview with Will and Jada Smith. On this episode, we talk about defining your relationships on your terms. Also, we discuss what's new in entertainment and the news. Mentioned This Episode: The Connors, Captian Fantastic, The Kindergarten Teacher, Born A Crime by Trevor Noah, and The Red Table Talks   If you love our podcast, rate and review us! If you have other feedback, message us!    Music by: Ryan Lucas Follow us on Instagram:  @packlightpodcast @nedratawwab @kendrat.the.slp

Ep 27  This week in the news we are discussing Bill Cosby and Kavanaugh. Both men lead us into a conversation on victim shaming. For the main event, we discuss if our idea beauty is tied into what others think about us. A new movie, Nappily Ever After, helps you to sort through our topic on self-acceptance. Mentioned This Week: WentworthNappily Ever AfterThis Is UsAtypicalInfluencer book by Brittany HennessyAmber Rose Show podcast   If you love our podcast, rate and review us! If you have other feedback, message us!    Music by: Ryan Lucas Follow us on Instagram:  @packlightpodcast @nedratawwab @kendrat.the.slp

Ep 26  On this episode, we are talking about what we are into (tv and music), and dating someone who is depressed. Our main topic is pulled from, "You're The Worst". A show about a woman with a history of depression and how she and her partner cope with depression in their new relationship. Loving someone who is battling depression can be a challenge. This week we are giving you resources for being in relationships with depressed loved ones. Mentioned this episode: Blackkklansman, Dr. Pimple Popper, Unreal and Love IsBook- When Someone You Love is Depressed: How to Help Your Loved One Without Losing Yourself If you love our podcast, rate and review us! If you have other feedback, message us!    Music by: Ryan Lucas Follow us on Instagram:  @packlightpodcast @nedratawwab @kendrat.the.slp

Ep 25  This week we are using POWER to highlight children dying and how parents grieve. We are talking about Roseanne’s recent rants, R. Kelly's longggggg song and Demi LeVato. After our summer break, we are returning refreshed and with a new format. Our new lineup will include a recap of what we’re watching or listening to, what is in the news and the main mental wellness topic. We will now release one episode a month on the first Monday of the month. New episodes will be around 45 minutes. Mentioned This Episode: R. Kelly-I Admit It  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93-EzJ3y-JoRoseanne Rant  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grcNSku3m_8"Cake" on Netflix "Mother of Black Hollywood" https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Black-Hollywood-Memoir/dp/0062410407"Collateral Beauty""The Affair" on Showtime Hidden Brain https://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brain   If you love our podcast, rate and review us!  Itunes   Stitcher If you have other feedback, message us! Music by: Ryan Lucas Follow us on Instagram:  @packlightpodcast @nedratawwab @kendrat.the.slp