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FEMALE MISOGYNY

Definition: Internalized sexism. A woman who subscribes to the belief that this is a man's world and women should know their place and stay in it.

If a woman ventures out of her place then it's a man's job to put them back in it. If there's no man around then she will step in to put women back in their place.

She also attributes hyper masculinity to being a "real man" and anything less is ...

It seems that nowadays being called insecure is a big trigger for people. We take it as a sign of weakness or low self confidence but let's look at the bigger picture here.

Being in a relationship with a person who crosses boundaries, neglects your needs and dismisses your concerns can create a feeling of being in an unsafe environment and isn't that the same thing as feeling insecure? (not secured, lacking security)
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Heyyyyyyy it's time for another Spotlight Convo!!

We're really excited to have these two special guests in the spotlight to have a conversation about dating as a single parent.

The goal of these convos is to have representation of the male and female perspective.

Understanding our commonalities and our differences leads to more empathy and connection between the sexes.

Jon Singletary is the host...

Are you an over thinker or a procrastinator? Do you find yourself putting things off because you feel like you're unprepared or you need to weigh out all of the possible outcomes?

Whew! I'm actually talking about myself so this episode is personal.


This week's special guest, Jason Phillips is a licensed therapist, confidence coach and college professor who advocates relentlessly for prosperity and wellness t...

Check out this very important conversation with a very special guest.

Kofi "Kizzle" Forson is a Mental Health Advocate and the founder of Express Yourself Black Man (XYBM), which is a platform dedicated to creating a space for Black people to express themselves healthily with the hopes of creating a community of healing.

Kizzle has extensive experience learning how to heal and cope with breakups, depression, suic...

In this episode we welcome special guest Earnest James from the Deal 2 Heal With E James Podcast. He's an advocate for fatherless daughters and a mentor for men. His message constantly encourages men to heal from their pain and develop a healthier relationship with their emotions.

We're talking about the difference in mastering our emotions for healthy connections versus suppressing our emotions when we just don't know how...

Situationships, entanglements, friends with benefits, just kicking it, Netflix and chill, sneaky links......

Whatever we're calling it nowadays, let's talk about it. The majority of these situations seemingly start off as a "no strings attached" agreement but they rarely stay that way. Spending time and having sex with someone over an extended period of time is going to create some form of attachment no matter how secretiv...

The addiction to likes, comments, views and shares has insidiously rooted itself into the fabric of our lives. If it's not you, then you definitely know someone who is affected.

But if everybody's doing it how could it possibly be bad right?

In the social media era it seems that while we consciously strive for connection we're becoming subconsciously more disconnected than ever before.

And what affect doe...

Being a "strong black woman" isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Once you add this adjective to your name, it's very difficult to exchange it for a different one. There is now an internal and external expectation to keep it going.

In this episode of Dope Discussions Live, we're welcoming special guest KeKe Chanel to have this conversation with us.

KeKe is an award winning author, writing coach, lifestyle blogger...

Having a strong and healthy friendship with your spouse is so important. It's astonishing how many people will commit to doing life with someone they don't enjoy being around.

I'm happy to say that my special guests Keaton and Tanika Kendrick thoroughly enjoy each other's company and they keep friendship at the center of their marriage while also being great parents and successful entrepreneurs. This ain't something I hear...

This episode's special guest is Celeste Viciere. She is a renowned therapist, mental health advocate, best selling author and podcast host. Her podcast "Celeste The Therapist" which streams in over 100 countries, focuses on ways to shift your mindset and change your thought process. She has been featured as one of the top 10 mental health influencers to follow by Very Well Mind.

Celeste has been in private practice since 2...

This episode is a special 🔦 "Spotlight Convo"🔦 about dealing with a broken heart.

1. Let's explore the ways that men and women handle heartbreak differently.

2. Let's talk about what men and women have in common when we're grieving the end of a relationship.

Who moves on sooner after a breakup? Men or women? Does society set men up for failure in being able to heal after a heartbreak?

This conversation ...

Do you feel powerless over the things that are happening in your life right now? Are you searching for a way to move your life into a more powerful and positive direction? 👂🏾

I heard a loud YES!!! Well we got a special guest in this episode who will definitely motivate you and give you the road map to get there.

We welcome our special guest, GunterMan @rickhovengunterjr to help us shift out of being a victim of ...

Are you a people pleaser?
Do you find it difficult to say no to the people that you care about even when you know you should?
Do you avoid conflict just to keep the peace?

In this episode we're chatting with our special guest, Ursula B from Black Girls Getting Their Shift Together. We're diving into the mentality behind this behavior and sharing some valuable insight on how to develop a healthier balance in our rel...