The LAST Dance

BROTHERHOOD is crucial. Building brotherhood with black men, like with anyone, involves genuine respect, understanding, and shared experiences. Cultivate open communication, embrace diversity, and creating safe spaces like this is important. Think about it. Who you run to when life hits is essential. This is what 30 plus years of brotherhood looks like   Use Ur Wordz Podcast truly enjoyed this dialogue. I apologize for the wait and hope this episode leaves you inspired. See you in 2024

This episode features North Carolina Governor’s Chief of Staff Kristi Jones. What an honor to sit down with her to discuss the importance of voting, moving North Carolina forward, and her LAST dance as serving under the leadership of Roy Copper for the past 23 years.

This episode features Global Single Life Coach Jennifer Michelle. Listen a time was HAD Often time we give all of our time to one person during the dating PHASE trying to be wholesome. Nah! Sis date them ALL and may the BEST man WINSis dropped some MAJOR gems  we discussed the importance of healing after a break-up, utilizing discernment while dating, being mindful how to communicate to your partner, healthy dating tips, reframing your thoughts about negative dating experiences, and handling God’s gift  with care. Lean in and catch this BLESSING 

National Suicide Prevention Month is a critical time to provide support and raise awareness about the growing mental health crisis in America. This episode focuses on the national crisis, ways to break the silence, myths surrounded around help, how to best support friends/family members that may be experiencing suicidal ideation, and discussed resources available for those that may be struggling. Suicide is PREVENTABLE. Our special guest is a certified and experienced Suicide Prevention Solutionist and proud life survivor. People tend to call her “The Life Snatcher” because of my proactive suicide prevention approach. As a survivor of over 22 suicide attempts, Na’Kole knows firsthand the devastating effects that suicidal ideation, bullying, and abuse can have on an individual. But instead of letting her experiences define her, she has transformed her pain into a powerful mission to help others. Resources If you are struggling or in crisis, remember that there is hope and there are steps you can take to seek help and support. Call or text 988. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained clinician to help guide you.

In honor of Life Insurance Awareness Month, this episode will cover the importance of life insurance coverage, different type of coverage, how life insurance provides comfort when needed, and discuss factors that may affect your insurance premiums. Often we get so caught up with life that we fail to ensure the most important people in our life can continue to live by simply ensuring adequate life insurance in place. This episode is to solely increase awareness of the importance of life insurance and to help eradicate misnomers in certain communities pertaining to life insurance. MAKE IT MAKE SENSE‼️ We are all guilty for having the latest releases, hairstyles/haircuts, etc. but no life insurance coverage. MAKE IT MAKE SENSE‼️ The Word says a good man leaves an inheritance for his children and his children’s children. Trust, $10,000 will not do that. Life insurance is not for the deceased. It’s designed for the living. Do me and yourself a FAVOR and contact Erika Creech for questions in reference to life insurance. She is happy to complete a needs analysis to ensure you have enough coverage for your family. Don’t wait another minute GO FUND YOURSELF‼️

In this episode, we discussed NPD abuse and what healing ❤️‍🩹 looks like. Signs of Narcissistic Abuse Hoovering: refers to manipulative actions used to “suck” a person back into a relationship, such as excessive gift-giving or promising to change. * Love bombing: occurs when a narcissist showers another person with gifts, praise, and affection to draw them into a relationship. For example, love bombers may say this individual is their “soul mate” soon after meeting them. * Gaslighting: purposefully instills self-doubt in victims. A narcissist may deny events by saying, “It didn’t happen like that,” “You must be remembering it wrong,” or other similar phrases. In turn, the victim will question their reality and sanity. * Triangulation: typically used to turn an argument in their favor. They will do so by bringing a third person into the conflict and having this person choose their “side.” * Silent treatment: a cruel form of emotional abuse used to punish a person. While not all people who use the silent treatment have NPD, this is always an unhealthy way to handle conflict or disagreements. * Scapegoating: this behavior deflects blame for family dysfunction onto one member. * Passive-aggressive behavior: refers to indirect communication or actions rather than open expressions of disagreement or negative emotions. * Lies: Common signs of narcissistic abuse often include frequent lying. Narcissists may lie about who they were hanging out with or about significant conversations and events. Often, they create false realities to distract from their negative traits and characteristics. * Smear campaigns: Narcissists sometimes spread lies and misinformation to discredit a victim and harm their reputation. How to recover ❤️‍🩹 * learning about narcissistic behavior, becoming aware of the signs of narcissistic abuse, and labeling it for what it is. * finding a support group or network for support and connection with others who have gone through similar experiences. * talking with a healthcare professional, or therapist who can help people through a recovery program * practicing self-care, including quality sleep, good nutrition, exercise, and rest properly. Accessing Help ☎️ If you need immediate help, contact the National Domestic Abuse Hotline by calling 800-799-7233. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

⚠️🛑Let’s talk TOXIC ⚠️🛑 Tune in as Jamla’s record recording artist Heather Victoria talks about the release of her new single “Toxic”. We covered sooooo much in this episode soooooo tune in. Here is a sneak peek..... 🧨Relationships 🧨Growth 🧨Mental Health and Wellness 🧨Expectations in dating 🧨Choosing YOU 🧨Being Toxic 💣 Be sure to download her new single “Toxic” streamling live on all platforms. 

Are you ready to dive into the complexities of adult friendships? Join us for the first episode of the Use Ur Words podcast, where our insightful guests will share their wisdom and experiences on navigating the dynamic world of adult friendships. 🗣️❤️ Discover practical tips, heartfelt stories, and valuable insights on maintaining connections, overcoming challenges, and nurturing meaningful friendships in the fast-paced adulting journey. 🌱🌟 Stay tuned for this exciting episode, coming soon to your favorite podcast platforms! 🎧✨ #UseUrWordsPodcast #AdultFriendships #StayTuned

Are you ready to dive into the complexities of adult friendships? Join us for the first episode of the Use Ur Words podcast, where our insightful guests will share their wisdom and experiences on navigating the dynamic world of adult friendships. 🗣️❤️ Discover practical tips, heartfelt stories, and valuable insights on maintaining connections, overcoming challenges, and nurturing meaningful friendships in the fast-paced adulting journey. 🌱🌟 Stay tuned for this exciting episode, coming soon to your favorite podcast platforms! 🎧✨ Subscribe to the YouTube channel. First episode is out tomorrow!  #UseUrWordsPodcast #AdultFriendships #StayTuned