Trash the Checklist

Trash the Checklist

Adulting and the expectations associated with it can be daunting. Trash the Checklist is a no-pressure-added discussion facilitated by best friends, family women, and 20+ year career professionals, Tiffany Byrd and Yolanda Holloway. The hosts have spent their lives blindly adhering to set expectations, so they bring a realistic perspective to discussions that will help listeners become more comfortable with exploring alternatives to always doing what’s expected. Trash the Checklist is for women who want to define their own intimate relationships and families, careers, educational paths, finances, and even what to do on their "off" time-- to begin to make their own rules, and to set their own terms for success and happiness in everyday life.

Episodes

June 30, 2025 51 mins

In this episode of Trash the Checklist, we sit down with The Urban Counselor, Dana Lewis of Whole Life Center Services, to explore how therapy can be a powerful tool for men—especially Black men—far beyond crisis moments. Dana, a Black Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), brings a wealth of experience and cultural understanding to his practice, helping clients feel seen, heard, and respected.

Together, we discuss why waiting unti...

Mark as Played

If you're like the hosts of Trash the Checklist Podcast, then you probably grew up inundated with information about how bad marijuana was for you. But within the past 10 years, the research and some of the social taboo around marijuana use, especially for medicinal purposes, has led to some great discoveries about how the plant can benefit so many people in so many way.

Trash the Checklist welcomes Ms. Amber Demby, of...

Mark as Played

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Yay!! But beyond being "aware", what other actionable steps can and should we be taking to make sure our own lives aren't continuously interrupted with this disease? 

Tiffany and Yolanda have mothers who have had breast cancer. They're sure many of their listening audience has some experience with a family member, friend, or co-worker having to endure b...

Mark as Played

The thrill of the open road and the vastness of the world called this top-tier professional, Melanie LeGrande, to leave a great career and engage in the excitement of a travel adventure. Check out Mel on the Map's story of how she came to make the decision to call it quits at her job and to embark on a 3 1/2 month trip that has impacted how she sees herself. For all the "I can't" folks, the "I don't kn...

Mark as Played

In this episode Yolanda and Tiffany share what they were doing during their spring/summer break and tease season 3 episodes. The upcoming season will have guests that talk about everything from unique marriage arrangements, cross-country travel, sexology, the use of cannabis, the single life of confident women, getting your ideas to production, and another "men takeover" episode. Expect more mature topics, but focused on ...

Mark as Played

Yolanda and Tiffany take a moment to evaluate how far they've come since 2021's Financial Literacy Awareness month. And they admit, they're coming along, but have a way to go.  But they know they aren't the only ones who find dealing with wealth and finances to be a challenge. Thankfully, there are people like Jayne Ellegard, the founder of Ellegant Wealth, who have taken the step to fill in the gap for women wh...

Mark as Played

In case you hadn't noticed, the hosts of Trash the Checklist took a pause from recording episodes of the podcast. But, like the committed ladies they are, they had to get back to it. In this episodes the hosts discuss the impact of being stressed and overwhelmed on one's physical health and offer some realistic strategies that ANYONE can employ to combat the struggles when the stress of daily life seems like it's jus...

Mark as Played

Love is in the air for many people during the month of February. Whether you are married, in a relationship, recently out of one, or ready to begin anew, this episode with marriage coach, Mrs. Laura Gethers is for you! Gethers is the founder of Love Harder Marriage Coaching and utilizes strategies that help couples see that there's no "I" in "Team." She offers practical strategies for those seeking the tool...

Mark as Played
January 30, 2022 48 mins

Sometimes the quest to lose weight and to get healthy becomes a short range focus on quick dieting and a few weeks of "going hard" to reach  a certain number on a scale or for a laboratory test. Goals that often last for the short term.  In this episode Yolanda and Tiffany discuss the possibilities that exist within being a vegan and seeing it as an attainable lifestyle with Ms. Naeemah Fletcher, owner of the health and w...

Mark as Played

The Great Resignation is upon us! Yolanda and Tiffany have shared their own fears about branching out and using their own talents to build a business, so in this episode, they've brought on someone who could help.

Enter, Mrs. Angela Accomando, the host of "End the Hustle" podcast and facilitator of women's empowerment seminars! She has over 20 years of experience with entrepreneurship and is an advocate...

Mark as Played
December 25, 2021 25 mins

It's almost a new year and Yolanda and Tiffany are thinking ahead to what 2022 might be like. While there are people out there who will be driven by the dawning of a new year and will be planning and working really hard to make life changes, there are some of us who want a quieter entry into the new year.

This episode of the podcast will review a "Top 5 ways" to head into the new year. The discussion offers ...

Mark as Played
November 27, 2021 47 mins

Of course we can evaluate the impact of our decisions on our own lives, but what about the lives of others? In this episode the hosts discuss the impact of the "checklist life" on their oldest children. They've invited in Tre, Tiffany's son, and Taylour, Yolanda's daughter, to discuss what they've learned from their mothers, both positive and negative as it relates to being so task driven.

Thi...

Mark as Played
November 13, 2021 57 mins

Two men, one married, one divorced but still believing in love, are ready to discuss men's Top 5 Complaints about their relationship experiences with the women in their lives. 

Corey Goodwin is a college-educated, long time educator, coach, and a new author of the book, Falling in Love with Baseball in Nine Innings. He has been featured on Baltimore's local news due to his commitment to bringing African American ...

Mark as Played

 It's Homecoming, y'all.!! Michael Jackson once asked, "Do you remember?" and Mary J. Blige said, "You remind me" and Ahmad once said, "Back in the day..."  So it's clear that going back in time to reflect on and think about things that happened and the things that you did  when you were younger is a big part of life.  Join Yolanda and Tiffany as they use their experience at their colleg...

Mark as Played
October 10, 2021 34 mins

Yolanda and Tiffany are back for the 2nd season of Trash the Checklist Podcast. In this episode they bridge the unfinished business from season 1 to their desire to dive deeper into topics like marriage, children, intimacy, and career, but with a renewed focus on leaving the checklists behind. 

Join them as they discuss how their break went and how they want to move into the next season of the podcast and to bring in more ...

Mark as Played

Congratulations are in order! The hosts of Trash the Checklist Podcast use this episode to reflect on what they've learned after completing their first season of their podcast focused on how to live life on their own terms. They're works in progress, but it's progress nonetheless.

Where to find us:
https://www.facebook.com/TTCLPodcast
@dr.Yo on Instagram for Yolanda
@trash_the_checklist_podcast ...

Mark as Played

Frustration. Insecurity. Pay.  A pandemic. These are major reasons contributing to more people seeking to make their own paths through creating their own businesses. On this episode the hosts talk to author, publisher, motivational speaker, and social media influencer, Ms. Tamika Hall about making the decision to leave stability and to make a move to trash the checklist and go out on her own completely. She has some encouragement a...

Mark as Played

The hosts discuss ways in which they confront the obstacles to self care and provide listeners with some easy ideas to try in order to incorporate self care to reach personal contentment. #selfcare #freetobe #yogawithadriene #blackplanters 

Where to find us:
https://www.facebook.com/TTCLPodcast
@dr.Yo on Instagram for Yolanda
@trash_the_checklist_podcast on Instagram

How to reach us directly for questions or to...

Mark as Played

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. As such, Yolanda and Tiffany wanted to share their own personal journeys to seeking therapy. They present and discuss several myths about counseling and provide a space for those who feel that they may need counseling or therapy, to take that first step. If you feel that you may need counseling/therapy, please check out www.nami.org or another mental health counseling site for help. Re...

Mark as Played

Not one of us is immune to the traditions and expectations of society, even when we try to push back on these commonly held beliefs and philosophies. Yolanda and Tiffany are no different. In this episode they discuss how they have wrestled with traditional expectations associated with gender roles in their homes and offer some advice on how others might navigate these roles in their own relationships in order to find happiness. #Ge...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club

    Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You’re not just listening — you’re part of the conversation.

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy And Charlamagne Tha God!

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.