Your Point My View Podcast

In Part One on Mental Health / Wellness: Your Mind Matters, we were able to explain the difference between mental health and mental illness, gave our results on our Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) test, and talked about the different types of family mental health challenges. We also referenced the mental health struggles and concerns of the black family. Join us in Part Two of our series as our YPMV panel, along with our special...

Mental health is very important – especially in today’s time, where factors such as social media can have a long-lasting effect on how we think of ourselves, as well as others. Do we know all that we need to know about it, or are we brushing it off and labeling it as something else? What about being misdiagnosed? These are all valid questions that need to be reviewed in detail. Join the YPMV panel as we dive into the crucial topic ...

Ever felt frustrated by someone else's actions or decisions that directly impact you? It's natural to want to control the situation, but this often leads to negative consequences like strained relationships, increased stress, or worse. In this episode, we explore Mel Robbins' "Let Them" theory, a powerful mindset that fosters personal empowerment and boosts confidence in handling life's challenges and ...

Ever felt frustrated by someone else's actions or decisions that directly impact you? It's natural to want to control the situation, but this often leads to negative consequences like strained relationships, increased stress, or worse. In this episode, we explore Mel Robbins' "Let Them" theory, a powerful mindset that fosters personal empowerment and boosts confidence in handling life's challenges and ...

A healthy relationship is a give-and-take dynamic where both individuals contribute strengths, skills, and energy to create balance. That being said, the assessment of what is being contributed is more of an ongoing conversation in today's world. Even with new relationships, the quality of what you have (and the expectations that follow) can be a "winner winner chicken dinner" or a major deal-breaker. So, what are yo...

A healthy relationship is a give-and-take dynamic where both individuals contribute strengths, skills, and energy to create balance. That being said, the assessment of what is being contributed is more of an ongoing conversation in today's world. Even with new relationships, the quality of what you have (and the expectations that follow) can be a "winner winner chicken dinner" or a major deal-breaker. So, what are yo...

In the pursuit of daily effectiveness, one must work on aligning their actions with intentions and prioritizing tasks that matter most.  In doing so, life will throw curveballs to interrupt your productivity.  Stephen Covey's seminal work, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" offers a blueprint for success covering topics such as proactive living, prioritization, and fostering collaborative relationships.  Join ...

When one becomes accustomed to a familiar presence, it becomes difficult to dismiss it when it no longer benefits your growth. Letting people go - whether it's friends, ex-spouses, coworkers, etc. - can prove to be a trying time, especially if your dependency on the established relationship overrides your perceptions, thoughts, and judgement. Join us as we bob and weave through the discussion  of relationships and hear our tak...

Black history in America is a tapestry woven with resilience, innovation, and triumph. As a people, we have left quite the mark in every aspect of society, contributing in arts, science, sports, and politics just to name a few areas. Outside of the more notable icons of black history (Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harriet Tubman, for example), there's a multitude of brothers and sisters that are not recognized on the major scale...

Bullying can come in different forms.  Some you recognize outright, other forms are so subtle you don't recognize it until it's real and in your face.  Some people appoint different names to it:  Teasing, The Dozens, Shade, etc.  No matter the term, when it's consistently hurtful and damaging (this can be mentally, emotionally, or physically) it can be called a form of bullying.  Listen in as the panel discuss their ...

What is one word, when brought to mind, calls you to action?  Makes you think, "Yes, I got this!"  or "This is hard, but I refuse to quit."  Is there a word that holds you accountable to work towards your goals and dreams each and every day of your life whether the effort you put in is big or small?  Listen in as we each, the panelist from Your Point My View, share our word that will breathe life, meaning, and i...

On this episode, join Bobby, Valeria, Darnell, and Velisa for a free for all roundtable conversation where the talk is about whatever is on our minds.  Topics from dealing with rude people, to how to find closure in friend relationships.  Are there places women really won't go on a first date?  How much do you trust your partner...would you give them your phone?   Listen as we give our two cents, and then some.

Podcast Panel: B...

When in a committed relationship, how do some determine how finances are handled?  Conversations concerning money aren’t always easy.  It can either build firm financial foundations, or slowly sow seeds of distrust and greed. Should you split the bills 50/50?  Should you have a secret stash? How long should you “carry” your partner financially?  If changes need to be made, how do you go about making them stick long term?  Listen in...

You've heard the stories.  You've heard the tales.  But where do you go to find the truth?  Well, directly to the source, and that's what the men and women panel of the Your Point My View podcast have done.  Listen in as we discuss myth busters, reveal truths, and gain valuable, authentic, insight into a few mysterious men behaviors. 

Podcast Panel: Bobby, Darnell, Tonya, Valeria, and Velisa. Music produced by Ketsa.

Friendship.  The overall concept could have a different meaning depending on who you’re talking to and the phase of life that person is in.  Like people, friendships can change.  How does one manage their expectations while still allowing room for growth or release?  Listen in as we, the panel from Your Point My View, express varying viewpoints on this topic. 

Podcast Panel: Bobby, Darnell, Tonya, Valeria, and Velisa. Music produced...

Failing at something doesn’t mean that we can’t succeed at it, or something else at a later time.  In fact, the only true time we really fail is when we give up or stop.  When we don’t give it our all.  When we allow something, or someone to stop us.  When we quit before we know what could have ever become of what we were trying to do.  Failure isn’t fatal, but the mindset it puts us in, and the choices we make after failing, could...