Frank Factualities
A space for honest conversations and real stories. Experience my unsolicited advice, real-life stories and unique insight on all of the chaos that life can bring.
It's straight talk for straight understanding!
Episodes
217 episodes
Ask Them!
Ever want to know what people say about you when you're not around? Most of time it's gossip but sometimes constructive criticism can lie beneath the surface. Let's discuss...
Love Story
It's my wedding anniversary! Let's talk about how my husband and I met...
If you have school aged children...this is for you!
Do you really know how your state education system works? Tune in and let's discuss...
Developmental Trauma
Have you experienced adverse childhood experiences involving interpersonal abuse or neglect? If so, you may have developmental trauma and at some point, have blamed your parents for your awful upbringing; therefore, you may be entitled to compe...
How To Find YOUR Soulmate
Finding a soulmate involves cultivating self-love, knowing your desires, and becoming the best version of yourself, rather than just searching for the perfect person. Let's discuss...
Put them in their place!
Noone in your life should feel so entitled that they are comfortable disrespecting you! You have to set boundaries and teach people how to treat and handle you. Let them get a taste of a bit of humble pie. Let's talk about it..
Torn Between Two
A listen writes to tell us how she is torn in between two of her friends over a personal dispute. Tune in to see how this goes....
Honesty is the Best Policy!
Being truthful is always reliable and the best course of action, even when it is difficult. Let's discuss...
Obsessed With My Ex!
Obsession with an ex often stems from idealized memories, grief, or unmet closure, creating a "breakup loop" that causes constant rumination and, frequently, stalking-like behaviors. How to you break this...let's discuss.
In that order!
A woman on a podcast recently said "hypothetically" If her husband and kids where drowning, she would save her husband. She believes in the God-Husband-Wife triangle, which is a Christian marriage metaphor where God is at the apex and spouses a...
A Conflicted Heart
On this episode, we unpack a letter from a loyal listener! Tune in to see what she wrote in about.
The Man In the Mirror
The metaphor "man in the mirror" means to look at yourself to self-reflect and take personal responsibility for your actions and ways. Let's discuss...
Privilege...this is America!
Why is it that so many Americans think they have special rights, benefits and unearned advantages that are available to them and no one else. Your race, gender or wealth does not grant you immunity from hard work or consequences. Let's discuss....
Blocked!
Have you ever blocked someone you lived with? It's for a first for everything! On this episode we received a call from a listener who went from setting boundaries with her boyfriend to blocking him while they lived together...which all led to h...
Trauma Steals Your Most Joyful Memories
So, Trauma doesn't actually "steal" your joyful memories; rather, it makes them feel inaccessible, distant, or overshadowed. A psychologist or Psychiatrist may call this Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Unless you've been diagnosed...we won't ca...
Relationship Resolutions
New Year resolutions are typically focused on self. This year let's work on our relationships. Let's focus on common goals for couples, reset and restart for singles and situationships and adapting to change for our lovers. Tune in and let's di...
Family Affair
It's our 200th episode!!! On this episode, your host will be joined by her family to discuss the holidays and everyone's current hot topics. Happy Holidays. The show will go on a brief break (one week) and will return Jan...
Mixed Messages
Mixed messages can be verbal or non-verbal, it means their words, actions or behaviors are contradictory, so it sends a confusing signal that makes it hard to know someone true feelings or intentions. This happens a lot in romantic relati...
Free your mind and let your emotions follow!
Learn to release those deep thoughts, worries and emotions openly and honestly. Letting go of mental clutter and being vulnerable enough to share your true self can offer relief and bring peace. Let's discuss...
That Couldn't be me!
Maybe "never say never" is a better colloquial expression since we can't say what we would or wouldn't do. How do you know that unless you've been in the same of similar situation of the person you say this to. After watching the Di...
Franksgiving
Join me as I catch up with some of our friends from the show and find out what they are thankful for during this holiday season. These guests have appeared on previous episodes and even some of our live shows. Can't wait for you to hear from th...
The Village
Raising children require the support of the entire community. The community shares a collective responsibility for a child's well-being. Let's discuss...
The Self in Selfie
The version of yourself that you see in the mirror or when you take a selfie is not the version that the world sees. You must understand who you are so that you have an inner sense of "self" that exists independently of other people's opinions....