Tru You Podcast
Welcome to Tru You: A Storytelling Space for Self-Discovery. In this safe brave space, we will address racial trauma and healing for black women through our own lived experiences. This mother daughter dynamic duo will bring real conversations on real issues each month with special guests as we explore "What do I need for racial healing?" Tru You is bought to you by Radiant Vessels.
Episodes
26 episodes
Partnering Relationships
After a long hiatus, we are back with another exciting episode of Tru You! Debbie speaks with Kelley and brings back special guest Aliaa. They share their incredible summer and the things they were able to achieve in the Maywood community...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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51:07
Breaking Barriers
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie have a real conversation with special guest Markeyta. What happens when you stand on your worth and break down barriers to achieve your dreams? In this episode we discuss entrepreneurship, fac...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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40:47
Living with the Pressure
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie let down their personal walls and share their struggles with high blood pressure and weight loss. They discuss the importance of listening to your bodies and caring for yourself, racial dispar...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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43:45
New Beginnings
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Lawana who shares the importance of walking in God's purpose and following the vision for your life. We discuss why she chose to write her book, Vision Beyond Measu...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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30:42
No Longer Silent: Exposing Domestic Abuse
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Karen again for a second time but regarding a serious topic on domestic abuse. We discuss the shocking statistics, how Karen moved from trauma to healing, and why she f...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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56:27
Dementia and the Black Community
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Gail who shares her journey as a dementia caregiver for her mother. We discuss why she chose to write a book about her experience, the different types of dementia, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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37:36
Counseling and the Black Community
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with our amazing guest Tanisha who is a licensed clinical professional counselor. We discuss the effects of the pandemic then and now within the black community, generational hurts and he...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:18
Stepping Into Your Purpose
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie have an insightful conversation with special guest Dana. What happens when you turn hopelessness and depression into healing and new found purpose? In this episode we discuss realizing your pu...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:56
Suffering in Silence: Black Women & Fibroids
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Deanna who shares her story and experience dealing with uterine fibroids. We discuss the importance of listening to your bodies and caring for yourself, symptoms of ute...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:48
Black Women's Health Matters
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Dr. Kara Davis who is an Internist at the University of Chicago Medicine. We discuss the importance of caring for ourselves as black women, the distrust in healthcare, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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35:09
International Identity in America
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie had the pleasure of speaking with special guest Sarah. We discuss with Sarah her experience coming to America from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Topics include thoughts on Black Am...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:28
Climate and Environmental Justice and the Black Community
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Aliaa. We discuss the importance of recognizing climate and environmental injustice, how it effects our communities, and what can be done to address and take action against t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:33
Education and Advocating for our Black Children
In this episode of Tru You, we had the pleasure of speaking with special guest Monica who is a parent, principal and former teacher. We discuss the struggles of navigating the education system, advocating for our black children and things you s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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47:03
Karen's Sister Kate
In this episode of Tru You, we kick off our 1st episode of the second season with special guest Lena. Lena shares her personal experience with a Kate. We also discuss white encounters, bias, feelings of being guarded, and reflection and h...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:43
Dialysis in the Black Community
This episode of Tru You is a part 2 from last month as we dive deeper and discuss dialysis in the black community. Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest LaKeshia who is a nurse educator and sees the effects of kidney disease on a dail...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:24
Organ Donations in the Black Community
This episode of Tru You is a great discussion about organ donations in the black community. Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Jackie who is the CEO of National Kidney Foundation of IL. We discuss the need and lack of organ d...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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26:17
Family Reunion
This episode of Tru You is all about Family! Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest and cousin Ebone'. We discuss the importance of the black family, reunions, and legacy. What happens when there is a disconnect and brokenn...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:28
Sister Circle
In this special episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie are able to speak with special guests Dallis and Caylin along with Latesha who is a mental health professional from NAMI. This generational sister circle gave us the opportunity to l...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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50:05
A Mother's Love
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie have a heart to heart on what it means to be a black mother. They discuss the love they feel as a daughter and love displayed as a mother and the struggle of finding a balance in the face of...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:15
Healing the Soul
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie talk with special guest Pastor Karen. We open up about how the black woman pastor is viewed in the black church and the highs and lows of working in community in the face of systemic racism....
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:54
Stepping Out on Faith
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie have an enlightening discussion with special guest Deniene. What happens when you decide to step out on faith and start your own business? Topics of discussion include finding strength...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:54
The Face Behind the Mask
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie have a deep discussion with special guest Tanya. They discuss the struggles of being the face behind the mask as black women in the workplace. Topics of discussion includes the frustration o...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:06
Unapologetically Black
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley connects with special guests Caylin & Caliyah where they discuss what it means to be unapologetically black. Topics of discussion includes representation, having pride in who you are, the struggles w...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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39:08
Generational Hush
In this episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie spend time with special guest Marsha where they discuss generational silence within their families and how it has affected them . Topics of discussion includes unspoken stories, broken famil...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:47
Black: How They See Us; How We See Ourselves
In this first episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie spend time with special guest Zaundra where they discuss how they feel they are perceived as black women. Topics also include living in a world of entitlement and white privilege and Z...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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35:19