Episodes
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I Binged XO, Kitty, and Now We Need to Talk
I Binged XO, Kitty, and Now We Need to Talk Finished Season three of XO Kitty. Let’s get caught up. XO Kitty is a Covey sister spin-off. She is the youngest sister of Lara Jean Song from To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, now streaming on Netflix. Released in 2018, To All the Boys is the first in…
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Casa Amor, Movie Night, Dumps, and Recoupling
Casa Amor, Movie Night, Dumps, and Recoupling Love Island Season 8 Episodes 24, 25 and 26 Movie night part one was packed with so many juicy clips that we all wanted. I do feel like it should have been three hours because I would have been sat. The music selection was trying to be a main…
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Casa Amor Recoupling: Don’t Let Your Insecurities Get the Best of You
Love Island Season 8 Episode 21 So I am still being held hostage on Love Island by my daughter. Honestly, I am not hooked like everyone else. Before I dive into the recoupling drama, I really was annoyed with Titi and Parmida because the girls were trying to be so respectful to them and not bring...
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Your Peace Is More Important Than Your Response
Your Peace Is More Important Than Your Response You don’t always need to react You’re learning that not everything needs an immediate reaction—especially not from you. It is alright to let things go. Sometimes, some people may feel the need to have a say, or win an argument or be right or have an...
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Rise of the Iron Empress Recap
Rowan is supposed to pick from three men her father has selected for her to marry. On the day they return from battle, she finds out that the one she actually loves, Zane Kane, loves her servant and is secretly plotting against her. He only wants to marry her to get her title, dowry and rewards....
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When Cutting Your Losses Goes Wrong: Kristy and Demond Scott
US Weekly recently published that Kristy and Desmond Scott agreed to divorce terms over two months ago. The terms include how they will split the assets, custody of the children, and even how they will communicate on the children’s education. I am sure their lawyers left no stone unturned in…
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Are Parasocial Relationships Healthy… or Getting Out of Control?
Are Parasocial Relationships Healthy… or Getting Out of Control? What is a parasocial relationship? I have to ask because lately, I feel that’s the new buzzword being thrown around. Everyone is talking about the detriment of parasocial relationships brought on by social media. Discourse is...
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Disclosure Day Fast Approaches: Trailer Reaction
Disclosure Day Trailer Disclosure Day Release: June 12, 2026 Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Coleman Domingo, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Wyatt Russel, and Josh O’Connor The trailer for this new Steven Spielberg-directed sci-fi film has garnered over 31 million views since its...
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Divorce Stress Is Real: Gayle King’s Story Hits Hard
In the list of life's most stressful events, divorce ranks second, right behind the death of a spouse. Now, everything that leads up to that can ramp up the stress meter. In Gayle King’s case, catching her husband cheating red-handed definitely ramped things up a bit. She recently shared during…
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Welcome to Shorts & Stories: Quick Escapes for Your Mind
Welcome to Shorts & Stories: Quick Escapes for Your Mind Introducing Shorts and Stories What are Shorts and Stories? My new obsession Books (audio and physical also featuring Pocket FM) Micro-dramas aka Shorts Get to the Library or use Libby Pocket FM, Libby, Ranks my least to most favorite…
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Tia William's Seven Days in June Book Review
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams is a contemporary romance novel about two people who have seemingly successfully survived their dysfunction. It follows the life of Eva and Shane who have become successful writers after creating characters based off each other. When you fall off your reading…
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Love, Wine, and New Beginnings: My You, Me & Tuscany Review
Love, Wine, and New Beginnings: My You, Me & Tuscany Review You, Me and Tuscany Will Packer Production Released: April 2026 Director: Kat Coiro Starring: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Aziza Scott, Lorenzo de Moor, Marco Calvani, Nia Vardalos (did a cameo), and Stella Pecollo Available: Streaming...
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Today is a Good day to Renew yourself: A Fresh Mind. A Fresh Spirit. A Fresh Start
Today is a Good day to Renew yourself Just as trees shed their leaves in winter and renew themselves, the mind can shed its prejudices, barriers and renew itself. - Radha Burnier Every day is a day to renew yourself, your thoughts, your behaviors, and your focus. Truth be told, I feel like I am...
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Collect Experiences, Not Stress — That’s Where Living Begins
Collect Experiences, Not Stress — That’s Where Living Begins Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. –Rabindranath Tagore This is a beautiful way of saying enjoy the journey. This is a poetic way of saying count it all joy.…
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Michael Absolutely Worth the Watch
Michael Movie Released: April 2026 Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Kendrick Sampson, Larenz Tate, Derek Lik, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller, Juliano Krue Valdi, and Keilyn Durrel Jones In theaters Loved it! The movie was over, and the whole audience in the...
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Today Is a Good Day to Talk About Your Joys (Yes, Yours Matter)
Today Is a Good Day to Talk About Your Joys (Yes, Yours Matter) Talk happiness. The world is sad enough Without your woe. No path is wholly rough. ― Ella Wheeler Wilcox Today is a good day to be positive. I am not talking about ignoring our problems or propagating toxic positivity. I am talking...
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The Drama Review: A Hard Lesson—Everyone Isn’t in Your Corner
The Drama Review: A Hard Lesson—Everyone Isn’t in Your Corner The Drama starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Mamoudou Athie dropped in theaters, and to be honest, I was not too excited about seeing it. Zendaya notwithstanding. However, I am glad I did. Lesson learned: Some people only care…
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America's Next Top Model Reality Check: Is Natalie Nunn better than Tyra Banks?
After finally watching America’s Next Top Model documentary, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, I have concluded that Natalie Nunn is better than Tyra Banks. Hold up, wait a minute. Let’s get into it before everyone attacks me from all directions. 7/10 for the three-episode...
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Wuthering Heights: A Bold Take on a Legendary Love Story
Did you all know about the controversy? Why I know nothing about the movies or previous adaptations About the Movie: Release, cast, critic, Box Office Review: Listen to why I gave it a 9.5. Recap and Spoilers Listen below now
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You Are Your Only Limit
Oftentimes, there are things we want to do. There are places we want to go. There are goals we want to accomplish that may seem unattainable. Sometimes, when we look at the situation we are in, all those things seem dang near impossible. I get that. How can we dream bigger when we are caught up…
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Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2: Was It Worth the Wait?
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 was finally released on Netflix with four more episodes. After binging it, I don’t know how I feel about this season. It definitely did not dethrone Season 2 (Anthony and Kate) as my favorite, but I am not sure where it would land. I have to watch the season again to…
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Release What’s Weighing You Down: Today is a good day to let go of what no longer serves you
Release What’s Weighing You Down: Today is a good day to let go of what no longer serves you. It is a good day to let go of what no longer serves you. There are times when we not only get stuck in life, but we can also get stuck on people, things, or ideas that we once held dear but have since…
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Dearest Reader… Bridgerton Season 4 Has Us Blushing, Gasping, and Replaying Scenes
Bridgerton season 4 is now out on Netflix. It's only the first 4 episodes. The next 4 episodes will air on February 26. This is the story of Benedict and Sophie, and it is a Cinderella affair. Now I already told y'all my favorite is season 2 with Anthony and Kate. I don't believe Anthony and Kate...
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Adrenaline-Pumping Madness: A Primate Movie Review
Primate is out. I have not experienced that much stress and anxiety since I watched Train to Busan. The way this movie had me on the edge of my seat for most of the time was ridiculous. That chimpanzee was absolutely diabolical.
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If You’ve Been Feeling Off—Today Is a Good Day to Reset & Refocus
I know many of us are out here who are getting through. You are doing all the things and making it look damn good while you are at it. All the while, you are feeling blah. We are feeling blah. That blah feeling can be for a myriad of reasons, right? Health, wealth, and self can all be taking a…
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Ryan Davis: When Trying to be Deep Goes Wrong
The Ryan Davis situation, with him appearing on Club Shay Shay and discussing his daughter in the light that he did, is an example of when trying to be too deep goes wrong. I get it because there have been viral moments out of Club Shay Shay; Davis was hoping to create and capitalize on his turn....
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Finding Focus: Today is a Good day to Believe in Yourself Again
Finding Focus: Today is a Good day to Believe in Yourself Again. Every so often, more than I would like, I fall off my game. The plan not only goes sideways, but it gets completely lost. This happens when an unexpected turn of events interrupts the daily happenings. I get distracted, and then I...
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Ranking the Best Lex Luthors: Top Actors Who Brought Superman’s Nemesis to Life
What’s on the show: stress-well tip/journal Prompt and Lex Luthor ranking Stress-well tip/Journal Prompt: “Nothing Can stop me, I’m all the way up!” When was the last time you felt on top of your game? Discussion of the article, 9 Actors who Played Supervillian Lex Luthor on Screen, Ranked.
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Eyes of Wakanda: A Stunning Dive into Marvel’s Untold Stories
Eyes of Wakanda: A Stunning Dive into Marvel’s Untold Stories What’s on the show: Journal prompt: Perseverance Eyes of Wakanda on Disney Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. –James Baldwin
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The Revival of Self: Healing Beyond Loss and Rediscovering You
"The Revival of Self" explores how to heal after loss, reclaim your identity, and rediscover your purpose. In this episode, we dive into personal growth, emotional recovery, and the journey back to wholeness. This is another Happy Drop! I truly hope it gets you to your happy place.
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This Week’s Happy Drop: Old Guard 2 & the Entertainment Buzz You Don’t Want to Miss!
This Week’s Happy Drop: Old Guard 2 & the Entertainment Buzz You Don’t Want to Miss! Stress Well Tip/Journal Prompt: Believe in you. Think about a time when you let self-doubt take over. What was the outcome? What lessons did you learn? Ultimately, you have to believe in yourself and your...
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Superman- A Powerful Reminder to Believe in Yourself
The New Superman Soars — A Powerful Reminder to Believe in Yourself What’s on the show: Justine Timberlake, NPR, PBS, Shannon Sharp, Kamala Harris, Cowboy Carter, Superman Stress Well Tip/Journal Prompt: Believe in you. Think about a time when you let self-doubt take over. What was the outcome?...
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Your Body, Your Power: Quotes from Rest is Resistance That Hit Deep
Your Body, Your Power: Quotes from Rest is Resistance That Hit Deep Powerful Quotes from Rest is Resistance: Tenet 2: Our bodies are a site of liberation What’s on the show: Journal prompt. Tenet 2 from Rest is resistance. Do you know what dehumanization is? Parents don’t want to buy community...
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When Celebrity and Fictional Characters Reflect Our Self-Sabotage
Why We Love the Messy Ones: When Celebrity and Fictional Characters Reflect Our Self-Sabotage A Drop of Entertainment Beyonce's 16 carriages malfunction, tour update Beyoncé’s stolen music and other stuff Halle Bailey's new boo, aka Scott Bridgeway, producer for Kendrick Lamar Meg the Stallion…
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Happy Drop: Ironheart Episodes 1–3: A Fiery Start or Just Warming Up
Ironheart, starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Thorne, Manny Montana, and Lyric Ross, was released by Disney+ to some controversy and mixed reviews. And by controversy, I mean misogyny and racist hate. So there is this thing that racists do when they can’t help their racism in the entertainment...
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Reboot Mode: Your No-Stress Guide to Getting Fit Again
Journal Prompt: When have you been your worst enemy? What were the circumstances and outcome? Did you learn anything from it? Entertainment Updates Cardi B - including older songs (W.A.P and Up) to boost album sales for “Am I the drama” Damson Idris on press tour for F1 (Brad Pitt movie) and…
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Missing Out? How to Overcome Missed Opportunities and Beat FoMO for Good
In this Show Short & Stories A Drop of Happy Shorts and Stories coming Journal Prompt: What’s the one thing you do that always brings you some level of joy Teaser: coming up, entertainment shenanigans cocoa, Tyler Perry lawsuit, Hot new couple, tiktok ban, main impacts of missed opportunities...
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The Power of a Proactive Mindset: Small Steps, Big Transformation
The Power of a Proactive Mindset You don’t have to chase what’s meant for you. What’s meant for you, will find you. -Alex Elle What is meant for you will find you, but you must be ready to receive it. I often imagine that some people may hear that quote and believe that if they think it or dream...
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She The People Disappoints: A Missed Opportunity in Comedy and Commentary
Stress management tip inspired by Anotinette: Know when to lean on your support system Know that I took one for the team and watched this so you don’t have to. Listen to the podcast to get the real deal. I am giving you all the spoilers as well because you should not have to watch this to know…
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Stressed Out? Activate Your Core Values for Relief and Resilience
The first step is getting to know yourself. Start the process by reflecting on what your values are and how they tie into your life.
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Sinners: The One Thing That Stopped Me From Giving It a Perfect 10
Sinners: The One Thing That Stopped Me from Giving It a Perfect 10 Stress Management Tip inspired by Sammie: Follow your heart You must become unshakable in the belief that you are worthy of a big life –Kristin Lohr Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, was released on April 18, 2025, to high…
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When Doing It All Goes Wrong: 5 Life Balance Tips to Get Back on Track
The quote “Life is a balance between holding out and letting go” is one of my favorite quotes by Rumi because it is so on point. When I think about how things got so out of wack so quickly and put it against this quote, I see that’s exactly what I’ve been doing wrong. Fighting for my life…
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Captain America: Brave New World – A Hero’s Journey Against All Odds
Captain America: Brave New World – A Hero’s Journey Against All Odds Journal Prompt: What are three things I can do this week to take care of myself? Captain America: Brave New World starting with Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford was released in theaters on February 14th. Now, I admit that I did...
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Harlem: The Final Season — A Touching and Unforgettable Farewell on Prime
Harlem The Final Season: It comes to an end on Prime Journal Prompt: How does my body feel today, and what does it need from me? I just finished the last season of Harlem and I am sad. I am sad because it was so good and now it has come to an end. Harlem was giving Sex and the City Harlem…
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Powerful Quotes from Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey: Tenet 1
Rest is Resistance Part 2: Tenet 1 Rest is Resistance It has been a while since I did Part 1 of Rest is Resistance and it is appropriate that I hop into it now because as things are happening around me, I need to remind myself that we are resting. I need to rest and focus on me and doing me and...
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The Wolfman 2025 Movie Review
The Wolfman 2025 Movie Review The Wolfman starring, Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott has been out for a couple of weeks now. Released in the US on July 17th, it had a lackluster box office opening weekend of just a little over 10 million. Currently, it is sitting at around 28 million with a...
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The Wine Down Entertainment Rewind 4
The Wind Down Entertainment Rewind 4 What are you doing to manage your stress? Remember to create and cultivate your safe space. Top 10 Box Office for the weekend Tonight’s Conversation and Kita Rose Derrick Jackson on repeat. But why are ya’ll still listening to him? Harlem is Back! Hillmon…
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Keke Palmer Shines in One of Them Days
One of Them Days Movie Review One of Them Days premiered at number two at the box office with Mufasa: The Lion King rising to the top again after being dethroned by Den of Thieves: Pantera the previous weekend. One of Them Days starring Keke Plamer and SZA is produced by Issa Rae, the mastermind...
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The Circle of Sound: Mufasa The Lion King Soundtrack
Mufasa: The Lion King Sound Track So by now, you know how much I adore Mufasa: The Lion King. It is leaps and bounds better than the live-action version of The Lion King. However, that soundtrack though! It is composed by none other than Lin-Manuel Miranda and that might make me biased because of...
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The Wine Down Rewind: Entertainment Highlights 3
The Wine Down Entertainment Rewind 3 California Fires Protect your safe space Squid Games 2 Chloe Baily and Burna Boy Megan Markle Megan Thee Stallion Megan Goode Aaron Pierre Mufasa Wicked Don Lemon Jamie Foxx Short Drama's Allison Holker Blake Lively, Ryan Reynold, and Justine Baldoni
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