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“Reset, Reconnect, and Reclaim Your Joy “ with Nicole Richards

Nicole Richards joins About This Life for a soul-stirring conversation about moving from surviving to thriving. From the emotional journey of loss to the pressures of being a strong Black woman, Nicole opens up about mindset shifts that lead to a thriving life.
✨ A must-watch for every woman who's ever felt unseen while carrying the world on her shoulders. ‪
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“Your Life Can Be So Much More“ with Dr. Afia Abroad

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Afia, a trailblazing content creator, educator, and advocate for Black-owned businesses. In this episode, Dr. Afia shares her transformative journey from being an English teacher and Black Studies professor to becoming an influential voice in the global travel community. Hear how she embraced an adult gap year, traveled to over 40 countries, and built a thriving platform that empowers others to live authentically, break free from limiting beliefs, and connect through community. Learn about her curated group trips to Bali and Ghana, her impactful work in amplifying Black-owned businesses, and her vision of community as a source of strength and resilience. Tune in for stories of joy, healing, and the power of collective action.
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“I Am Worthy of Consideration” with Janel, Meisha & Nikki

Welcome to this powerful episode of About This Life Podcast, hosted by Ann-Marie, featuring dynamic and courageous women— Meisha Pon, Janel Denise, and Nikki Shantell —as they open their hearts and journeys to healing, transformation, and self-love.
In this emotional and empowering roundtable, we dive deep into: 🌿 Writing letters to our younger selves 🌿 Unpacking trauma and celebrating healing 🌿 Motherhood, self-worth, and finding balance 🌿 The power of pivoting after life-altering moments 🌿 Learning to receive and release with grace 🌿 Stories of resilience through divorce, career changes, and heartbreak
This episode is part of the Dear Black Woman project—an invitation to embrace your full self, unapologetically. 💌 Join us in this sacred space of vulnerability and truth. If you’ve ever questioned your worth, struggled to heal, or felt the weight of reinvention, this conversation is for you. 🟢 Featuring: Ann-Marie – Host, Creator of About This Life Podcast Meisha Pon – Founder of My Circle Retreats Janel Denise– Founder of Healing Her Nikki Shantell – Life Coach, Founder of VOP (Victory of People) 📌 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes. Let us know: What would you tell your younger self today?
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"Becoming Enough" with Brandi Rhoden

In this deeply moving episode of About This Life, host Ann-Marie is joined by Brandi Rhoden, a licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and founder of Honey Bee Wellness & Consulting. Together, they explore the heart of a powerful collaborative project — Dear Black Woman, an anthology of healing love letters written by Black women to their younger selves.
✨ Brandi shares her personal journey through trauma and transformation, the importance of mental health support — even for therapists — and the cathartic power of shadow work, brain spotting, and inner child reconnection. She opens up about generational trauma, healing through body awareness, and the sacred space Black and Brown women need to begin their emotional restoration.
This episode is a sacred invitation to listen, reflect, and begin your own journey of self-healing and spiritual return. Whether you're a therapist, survivor, or seeker of truth, this conversation will speak to the deepest parts of your soul.#DearBlackWoman #BrandiRhoden #TraumaHealing #BlackMentalHealth #InnerChildHealing #ShadowWork #TherapistJourney #GenerationalHealing #BlackWomenWellness #MentalHealthAwareness #SoulHealing #Brainspotting #WomenEmpowerment #HealingThroughStory #BecomingEnough #AboutThisLifePodcast

Dear Black Woman: Healing Generational Pain & Finding Our Voice with Mika Newton & Trisheena Bolakale

Join Ann-Marie in this raw and healing episode of About This Life, where she sits down with Mika Newton of Zenmi Sound and poet-author Trisheena Bolakale from The Perfect Flowers Network. In this powerful roundtable born from the Dear Black Woman anthology project, three women share deeply personal stories about trauma, shame, self-sabotage, generational healing, and the rediscovery of their inner voice.
They speak candidly about: • Letting go of the "Superwoman" myth • Writing letters to their younger selves • Confronting abuse, family pain, and imposter syndrome • Reclaiming joy, identity, and personal power • Healing out loud to inspire others on similar journeys This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a movement of truth, empowerment, and transformation. Watch and be inspired to call a thing a thing, drop the cape, and embrace your authentic self. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on healing, growth, and finding your voice. #DearBlackWoman #HealingOutLoud #BlackWomenVoices #ZenmiSound #ThePerfectFlowersNetwork #SelfLoveJourney #InnerChildHealing #EmpowermentTalks #TraumaRecovery #GenerationalHealing #AboutThisLifePodcast #MikaNewton #TrisheenaBolakale #BlackWomenWriters #ReclaimYourPower #BecomingEnough #AboutThisLifePodcast

Beyond the Brink of Suicide with Kevin Palmieri

Ann-Marie and Kevin of "Next Level University" discuss mental health, self-worth, and finding fulfillment beyond external success. Kevin shares his journey from suicidal thoughts despite success to understanding fulfillment through internal growth. They emphasize vulnerability, seeking help from friends, and proactive relationship building, also touching on gender differences in mental health. Kevin's "Next Level University" focuses on personal development for growth in health, wealth, and love. He finds fulfillment in helping others, concluding with insights on hope as a lack of future vision and light from working through darkness.#AboutThisLife #NextLevelUniversity #MentalHealth #Fulfillment #PersonalDevelopment #Vulnerability #SelfWorth #Hope #Anxiety #Depression #Podcast #LifeChallenges #Motivation #Inspiration #SelfImprovement #Healing #Kevin #AnnMarie #SuicidePrevention #Authenticity #FriendshipGoals #Wellness #Mindset #Growth #BecomingEnough #AboutThisLifePodcast

“Hand Dance is Freedom Calling“ with Kevin and Cynthia Murray

What is Hand Dance? It’s a space you create to be free from stress and move in joy. It’s a place to be free. Learn all about this exciting dance style from Kevin and Cynthia Murray, founders of Simply Swing Dance Academy and Social Dance Exchange, on this episode of "About This Life" with Ann-Marie. Find out how to connect with the dance community in the DMV area and beyond!
#HandDanceExplained #SimplySwingDanceAcademy #SocialDanceExchange #DMV #DC #Maryland #DanceClasses #CommunityEvents #UniqueEntertainment #AboutThisLife #BecomingEnough #aboutthislifepodcast #CapitalCruise #Swing #DetroitBallroom #ChicagoStepping #WestCoastSwing #SouthernSoul #InternationalDance #VFW #ElksLodge #DateNight #Fitness #HeartHealth

“Your Magnificent Body Experience“ with Jacqui Johnson

This conversation moved me. Jacqui doesn't just talk about the body - she invites us into a full-hearted reunion with it. We explored the hidden grief so many women carry in silence, the turning point in her own story, and the sacred way she helps others come home to themselves. If you've ever felt disconnected from your body... listen to this. And when you're ready, click the link for her FREE GIFT.
Link - https://jacquiajohnson.com/opt-in-for...
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