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“A Conscious Kind of Love” with Christian de la Huerta

In this soul-stirring episode of About This Life, host Ann-Marie sits down with author and coach Christian de la Huerta to explore the journey of spiritual awakening, reclaiming identity, and the path to conscious love. Christian shares insights from his three transformative books — including “Coming Out Spiritually: The Next Step,” “Awakening the Soul of Power,” and his latest work, “Conscious Love: Transforming Our Relationship to Relationships.” Christian dives deep into: • The difference between religion and spirituality • Reconnecting our relationship to the environment • Reclaiming personal and soulful power • Building conscious relationships that foster growth and truth Whether you're on a path of healing, self-discovery, or looking to deepen your understanding of love and identity — this conversation will leave you uplifted and empowered.#SoulfulPower #ConsciousLove #ChristianDeLaHuerta #AnnMariePodcast #SpiritualAwakening #InnerPower #Environment #QueerVoices #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #SelfLove #PowerWithin #LGBTQAuthors #ConsciousRelationships #BecomingEnoughBecomingYou #AboutThisLifePodcast

“To Your Little Girl - Come One, Come All”

Have you ever felt like everything—good or bad—just hits you all at once? In this heartfelt solo episode, Ann-Marie dives deep into the mindsets that bind us and the beauty of letting go to make room for breakthroughs. From personal struggles to the power of community, she shares how progress—not perfection—is the real goal.
✨ Hear about the inspiring "Dear Black Woman Anthology Project" project, the upcoming Atlanta, Black Tie Gala (Sept 25–28), and the healing magic of writing a letter to your younger self. Ready to reclaim your dreams? Tune in now.
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🎧 Topics Covered:
• The illusion of control in chaos• Entrepreneur mindset shifts• How community fuels growth• The power of self-love and inner healing• Details on the upcoming Atlanta event
#AnnMariePodcast #DearBlackWoman #WomenEmpowerment #MindsetShift #LetGoAndGrow #EntrepreneurLife #SelfLoveJourney #BlackWomenVoices #HealingThroughStory #AtlantaEvents #BookBox #Gala2025 #ReclaimYourDream #LettersToYourYoungerSelf #PoetrySlam #SisterhoodSupport #BecomingEnough #aboutthislifepodcast

“Unstuck: Moving Forward After the Split” with David M. Webb

In this powerful episode of About This Life, host Ann Marie sits down with David Webb—dentist, father of three, and host of Divorce Devil Podcast and Don’t Pick the Scab—to explore the often-silent struggles of men navigating divorce, anger, and healing. From faith-based divorce recovery groups to forgiveness and the courage to start over, David opens up about the raw realities of a 22-year marriage ending in heartbreak, the emotional toll it took, and how he transformed pain into purpose. Whether you're newly divorced, co-parenting, or on the road to rediscovery, this conversation offers empathy, humor, and hard-won wisdom.
✅ Topics Covered:
✨The myth that men must "fix it alone" ✨Why anger was his biggest challenge ✨The power of forgiveness (and the "Carvana tower" analogy) ✨Healing through vulnerability and community ✨His journey into podcasting and writing “It’s Okay to Hate Your Ex” ✨Why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this today.#DivorceRecovery #MensMentalHealth #ForgivenessJourney #DivorceSupport #HealingAfterDivorce #SelfCareForMen #DavidWebb #AboutThisLife #PodcastInterview #DivorceDevil #DontPickTheScab #EmotionalHealing #FaithAndHealing #AnnMariePodcast #MensHealthMatters #JoyAfterDivorce #BecomingEnough #AboutThisLifePodcast

“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. ‪
#DearBlackWomanmedia #NicoleRichards #RestIsResistance #BlackWomenHealing #SelfAudit #MentalHealthMatters #GriefAndGrowth #AboutThisLife #Breathwork #BreakingCycles #StrongBlackWoman #MotherhoodAndHealing #WellnessJourney #BecomingEnough #AboutThisLifePodcast

“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.
#DrAfiaAbroad #BlackTravelMovement #AmplifyBlackVoices #SupportBlackBusinesses #AuthenticLiving #GlobalCommunity #TravelWithPurpose #WomenWhoTravel #GapYearStories #DiasporaConnections #CulturalExploration #JoyfulLiving #CommunityStrength #BlackContentCreators #AboutThisLifePodcast #HealingThroughTravel #BaliRetreat #GhanaExperience #LiveAuthentically #BreakingBarriers #BecomingEnough #AboutThisLifePodcast

“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?
#DearBlackWoman #HealingJourney #SelfLove #WomenEmpowerment #TraumaHealing #BlackVoices #MentalHealthMatters #FaithAndHealing #PodcastForWomen #Resilience #LifeCoaching #BlackWomenHealing #Sisterhood #TherapyTalks #EmotionalHealing #IAmWorthy #WomensVoicesMatter #BecomingEnough #AboutThisLifePodcast

"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