Relationships, Friendships and Family Dynamics
Learning to navigate through relationships and friendships and loving who we are.
Episodes
239 episodes
Grieving: I Got the Question Why Smile
Someone ask why am I smiling. How could I smile? Well, I know what grief can do. I've been down that road before when my sister passed. So, I'm choosing to heal differently. https://w...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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4:31
Grieving with Grace: The Life I Started Before My Mom Died
I knew she was leaving months ago. I knew I would be alone in this world. So I started 9 months ago to build a new life to help the grieving process. https://www.instagram.com/traceyl...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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24:44
Season 10: Relationships 50/50
You all know how I feel about this topic. I've discussed the 50/50 approach in romantic relationships before, and I'm sure many of you have your own opinions. I know this because every time I cover this subject, I receive a lot of emails.
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Season 9
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Episode 19
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6:56
What Does "What Does She Bring to the Table" Mean for Immature Guys? (Repeat)
The question is all over social media, being asked by some broke-looking guys. First of all, real men do not ask this question. But we have these little immature boys who we females don't give a second look at running with this question. The on...
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Season 8
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Episode 21
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3:39
Role Reversal Between Men and Women
Ladies, if you see this happening, please nip it in the bud, as the elders would say. Don’t ignore the early signs of role reversal that leave you carrying the weight while he gets comfortable watching you lead, provide, protect, and fix everyt...
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Season 9
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Episode 18
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5:16
Don't Give Up on You Because You Met Him
I have talked about this in previous episodes, but I like to do a refresher to remind you that even though you're in a relationship, I want you to continue the way you were before you met him.
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Season 9
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Episode 17
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4:14
Men Who Respect—and Reject—Women Who Demand Respect
Some men admire women who stand up for themselves; others don’t. A confident man respects her standards and sees her strength as a good thing. But an insecure man feels challenged by her. Deep down, he knows he can’t control her, and that frust...
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Season 9
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Episode 16
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7:41
Character Flaws That Can End Your Relationship
We all know people who say, “This is just how I am,” and refuse to correct their behavior. But their actions — and even their facial expressions — clearly call for a change. They refuse to grow, insisting it's just their personality. Eventually...
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Season 9
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Episode 15
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19:24
Is She Worth the Effort? When Love Meets Debt
I have more male friends than female friends, and that's an advantage, particularly for us. I hear them saying things like, "Is she worth the effort?" or I hear them curse, "like, oh shit," when they find out she's in debt, or what I like to ca...
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Season 9
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Episode 14
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23:02
The Dangerous Side of When You Stop Being You to Be Her
It starts small, as I mentioned in the previous podcast. But sometimes, it can get out of hand, and that’s when things get complicated. The more you try to be her, the more you lose your own sense of who you are—and that’s when resentment towar...
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Season 9
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Episode 13
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15:29
Men vs Women: Talking to Friends About Our Relationship
It seems like harmless chatter. We are just talking about our husbands, wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, and partners. Plus, we are speaking with people we know, whom we consider family, friends, and colleagues.
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Season 9
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Episode 12
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10:10
Taking on Your Friend Identity
It’s so easy to compare yourself to your friends — especially that one friend who you view as having it all together. Without even realizing it, you might start to become more like her, little by little, until you begin to lose sight of yoursel...
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Season 9
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Episode 11
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11:31
Don't Worry About People's Perception of You. Water Moccasin Abruptly Ended My Podcast
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Season 9
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Episode 10
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8:29
Everyone “loses” at Life Sometimes
We all experience loss at some point, but it's our responses to these outcomes that truly define us. It's what we choose to do afterward. We can choose to wallow in self-pity and blame ourselves, but that won't help us at all.
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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6:39
Fools' vs Leeches
We come across them every day. Some of us even marry them, which makes us feel like fools! I wouldn’t want either, but I often wonder what the difference is. Is one better than the other? I doubt that’s possible.
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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11:15
Honest Houston Review: Friendship, Job, Racism, and Stuck in a City I Don't Like
In this review, I share my thoughts about why I left Houston. I will discuss my friendships, work experiences, issues of racism, and the feeling of being trapped in a city that I don't particularly like.
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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25:51
Chatty Episode: Don’t Give Up, Dating Multiple Men, and More
I’m having a little chat fest on this episode, and I hope you enjoy it. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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25:41
My Healing Techniques (Listener Question)
A listener asked about my techniques. I'm happy to share, and I hope you all share your healing experiences with me. It's all about learning from one another.https://www.instagram.com/trac...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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24:04
Healing After a Breakup, Only You Can Do It
I'm going to add a few more points here that I didn't mention in the podcast. While I only discussed the most powerful reason, which is also the most important, here are some additional benefits: It helps you regain your power, makes you strong...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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6:39
I Discovered My Standards in Dating Went Up Even Higher
It’s still the beginning of a new year, and I’m evolving—growing in ways I didn’t fully expect. Lately, I’ve been discovering new things about my dating standards that I want to share. I have a feeling you might be going through something simil...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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13:34
Taking On The Man Role
Sometimes, ladies find themselves in sticky situations, such as being the lead in the relationship by becoming the main source of funds. Some say it happened so fast that they didn't realize it. I'm not judging, but let's discuss this mess or t...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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15:50
In 2019, I Woke Up Choosing Me & You Can Too
In 2019, I decided to prioritize myself. It felt as though a switch had been flipped. I started putting myself first without hesitation. I changed my relationships with family, friends, and romantic relationships. It was the greatest gift I cou...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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24:11
Dating When Older: Men, Where’s the Effort?
I'm tired of hearing that the dating scene has changed or it’s hard to date when you are older. Ladies, it only changes if you allow it to change in your world. Remember, anything in life only changes if you allow it to change for the negative ...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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11:12