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Calm & Cultured Collective
by Deneen
Calm & Cultured Collective with Deneen is a lifestyle and reflection podcast for women navigating life with faith, intention, and grace. Through solo conversations, book and TV reviews, and interviews with thoughtful voices, Deneen explores what it means to choose peace, grow spiritually, and live with purpose in every season. This podcast is for women who desire meaningful conversation, cultured perspectives, and a softer way of living in a loud world. Each episode offers encouragement, insight, and honest reflection on becoming the woman God designed you to be. Topics include: • Faith and personal growth • Lifestyle and everyday reflections • Book and television discussions • Reinvention and identity • Peaceful and intentional living New episodes weekly. Welcome to your calm space in a busy world.
Episodes
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Black Women’s Health After 40: Listen to Your Body w/ Tamika Bearden-Young APRN, FNP-C | Part Two
GLP-1s and weight loss involve more than the conversation around “skinny shots.” In Part Two of our conversation on Calm & Cultured Collective, Tamika Bearden-Young, APRN, FNP-C, joins Deneen to discuss weight loss support, Black women’s health, and why medication is one part of a broader health...
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Black Women’s Health After 40: Listen to Your Body w/ Tamika Bearden-Young APRN, FNP-C.
Black women’s health after 40 deserves more attention before a crisis happens. In this episode of Calm & Cultured Collective, Tamika Bearden-Young, FNP-C, joins Deneen for an important conversation about preventive care, family health history, menopause, hormone changes, and the symptoms women…
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Church Leaders Must Be Accountable Too w/ Pastor Simpson
Church leadership requires accountability, empathy, and the willingness to make things right when people are hurt. In Part Two of this church hurt series, Pastor Nathaniel Simpson explains why pastors and ministry leaders must remember that many people arrive at church already broken, confused,...
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Church Hurt: Healing Without Losing Your Faith | Part One w/ Pastor Simpson
Church hurt can leave deep wounds, especially when the place meant to offer healing becomes the source of pain. In Part One of this three-part conversation, Deneen sits down with Pastor Nathaniel Simpson of The Forgiving Church to talk honestly about church hurt, faith, accountability…
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East Cleveland’s Future: Revival or Gentrification?
East Cleveland revitalization is about more than new homes, development projects, and changing neighborhoods. In this conversation with Sheila Sharpley-East, we explore the past, present, and future of East Cleveland, Ohio—and what it will take for the people who love the city to have a…
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Church Hurt: Healing Without Losing Your Faith | Part One w/ Pastor Nathaniel Simpson
Church hurt can leave deep wounds, especially when the place meant to offer healing becomes the source of pain. In Part One of this three-part conversation, Deneen sits down with Pastor Nathaniel Simpson of The Forgiving Church to talk honestly about church hurt, faith, accountability…
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The Deed Said No Black Person Could Live Here, Now She Owns It w/ Sheila Sharpley- East
East Cleveland history, Black homeownership, racial covenants, and historic preservation collide in Sheila Sharpley-East’s remarkable story of owning a Rockefeller-connected mansion on Euclid Avenue. Sheila shares how a house she dreamed about for years eventually became hers—and why preserving…
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What East Cleveland Used to Be | The Community We Knew | Part 1 w/ Sheila Sharpley- East
What was it really like growing up in East Cleveland, Ohio before so much of the community changed? In Part 1 of this three-part conversation, I sit down with East Cleveland native Sheila Sharpley to remember the city that helped shape both of us, and to tell a story about East Cleveland that too...
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What Children Learn Watching Marriage
In the final episode of this three-part Reclaiming Fatherhood w/ Bo series, Deneen and Bo explore how marriage shapes fatherhood, what children learn by watching a husband love their mother, and why emotional growth matters inside the home. Bo opens up about learning to become more emotionally...
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Blended Family, Same Table: Reclaiming Fatherhood w/ Bo
In Part Two of Reclaiming Fatherhood, Bo opens up about learning manhood and fatherhood without having his biological father present. He shares how other men, church, military leadership, discipline, and life experience helped shape him as a father. This conversation explores Black fatherhood,...
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When I Realized I Didn’t Have My Father w/ Bo
In this moment from Reclaiming Fatherhood, Bo reflects on growing up without his father and realizing the weight of that absence after his grandfather passed away. He shares how sports, church, military leaders, pastors, ministers, and other men helped shape his understanding of manhood when his...
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Love Is Not An Estate Plan
What Celebrity Estate Battles Teach Black Families About Protecting Our Legacy #duet #blackfamilies #malcolmjamalwarner The public estate disputes involving the families of Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Chadwick Boseman raise difficult questions about marriage, inheritance, trusts, prenuptial…
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Life After Divorce: Faith, Healing & Reclaiming Joy with Cassandra
Cassandra shares her journey through divorce, heartbreak, faith, boundaries, and rebuilding her life with hope. In this Calm & Cultured Collective episode, we discuss Divorce Care, the stigma divorced women face, and what it means to reclaim joy after divorce. If you are interested in support:...
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Grace For The Woman I Am Becoming w/ Donna Fox
In this episode of Calm & Cultured Collective, Deneen sits down with Donna Fox for a deeply honest and faith-filled conversation about grace, surrender, shame, healing, and becoming the woman God has called you to be. Together, we discuss what it means to stop performing, release the burden of...
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Knowing Better Isn’t Doing Better | Discipline, Faith & Reclaiming Yourself w/ Jordan
In this episode , I sit down with my son Jordan for an honest mother-son conversation about the gap between knowing better and doing better. Together, we talk about young adulthood, discipline, emotional maturity, faith, self-respect, accountability, social media, military life, and the process…
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Brown Silk: Love, Loss & the Journey to Womanhood with Taisha Ryan
In this episode, I sit down with author Taisha Ryan to talk about her beautiful coming-of-age novel, Brown Silk , a story that follows Tianna Harper, a young girl uprooted from Georgia and transplanted into the fast pace and complexity of Brooklyn. As the conversation unfolded, I found myself...
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In Her Honor | Matriarchs, Memory & Mama’s House: Honoring Willa Mae
In this episode of In Her Honor, I’m honoring my grandmother, Willa Mae, a woman whose life was marked by loss, faith, sacrifice, and an extraordinary determination to overcome. My grandmother was born in 1928 in Alabama, in the heart of Jim Crow. She later made her way to Cleveland in the 1950s...
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In Her Honor: The Grief No One Talks About: Loving a Mother With Dementia with Marcia Jackson
In this heartfelt episode of In Her Honor, Marcia shares her experience caring for her mother through dementia and the emotional journey that came with it. She remembers her mother as a quiet woman who loved her grandchildren, took pride in being a housekeeper, and was deeply loved by everyone…
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Her Daughter’s Life Mattered: A Mother’s Grief After SIDS | In Her Honor
Today’s episode of In Her Honor is one of the most tender conversations in this series. Ashreal shares what it has meant to lose her daughter to SIDS at just two months old, a loss that sent her life reeling and left her trying to find her way through unimaginable grief. As she spoke about her...
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In Her Honor: Losing My Mother to Dementia: Grief, Love & What Remains with Cassandra
Today’s episode of In Her Honor features Cassandra as she honors the life and legacy of her mother, Virginia , my aunt ,who passed after living with dementia. As Virginia’s youngest daughter, Cassandra reflects on a woman who was strong, loving, hardworking, and unforgettable. Virginia was the...
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In Her Honor: A Daughter, A Caregiver, A Friend | Lynn on Grief, Sacrifice & Loss
In this episode of In Her Honor, Lynn shares the profound journey of loving our mother not only as a daughter, but also as a caregiver and a friend. What unfolds is an honest conversation about grief, sacrifice, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to care for someone through illness while...
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In Her Honor | The Long Goodbye | Remembering Dora Jaime
Today’s episode of In Her Honor is a tender and powerful conversation with Doreen as she honors the life and legacy of her mother. After living with Alzheimer’s for 20 years, Doreen’s mother passed during COVID, just two days after her husband. And even in the midst of so much loss, Doreen...
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In Her Honor | My Mother Raised Me to Be Strong — But I Still Needed Tenderness
In this first episode of In Her Honor, I’m sharing my own story. My relationship with my mother was difficult, and I wanted to be honest about that while still honoring the woman who shaped me. My mother raised me to be strong, and I am. But if I’m telling the truth, there were also times I…
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Healing Through Movement: Fitness as Therapy with Brittany Moore
I am so excited to welcome my personal trainer, Brittany Moore, for a beautiful and deeply meaningful conversation on healing through movement, sustainable fitness, self-care, consistency, and women’s wellness. This episode is personal for me because Brittany is not just a trainer I admire, she…
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Professional or Palatable? The Reality of Code Switching w/ Fliria
I’m sitting down with Fliria for a conversation that is especially close to my heart: code switching, corporate culture, authenticity at work, and what it really costs Black women to survive and succeed in professional spaces. This one is for my corporate girlies. The women who know what it feels...
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When God Says Go: Faith, Business & the Courage to Walk Away with Antuonette Patterson
What happens when God tells you to walk away… even when everything looks successful? Antuonette Patterson shares her deeply personal journey of stepping away from her business for a season, not because it failed, but because she felt called by God to go. From recognizing a quiet whisper in the...
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Reality Bites: Married to Medicine S12 Review
We’re breaking down the Married to Medicine Season 12 finale—and let’s just say… we got into it. Joined by Angel, we dive into the biggest moments from the finale, including Simone speaking her truth, Curtis offering unsolicited advice, and the relationship dynamics that had everyone talking.…
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👉 Married to Medicine Season 12 Finale Recap | Drama, Truth & Relationship Red Flags
We’re breaking down the Married to Medicine Season 12 finale—and let’s just say… we got into it. Joined by Angel, we dive into the biggest moments from the finale, including Simone speaking her truth, Curtis offering unsolicited advice, and the relationship dynamics that had everyone talking.…
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Beyond Tired: The Emotional Cost of Sleep Deprivation with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
In this episode I’m joined by sleep physician and author Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, for a powerful conversation about why sleep is one of the most overlooked pillars of health—especially for women. Dr. Brown explains how sleep deprivation impacts memory, focus, productivity, and emotional…
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish -It’s Strategic With Johanne Osias, M.A., Clinical Psychology
In this episode Johanne Osias M.A., Clinical Psychology ,joins the conversation to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions many women carry: the belief that self-care is selfish. Together, we explore why so many people are taught to sacrifice themselves for everyone else—and how that pattern...
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Marriage Isn’t Perfect — It’s Transformational | Real Marital Advice for Lasting Love
Marriage advice isn’t about perfection — it’s about growth. In this episode, we discuss healthy marriage communication, managing conflict, and building lasting love through emotional maturity and faith. Whether you’re married or preparing for marriage, these tools will help you grow together....
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Getting Ready for Launch | Calm & Cultured Update
With the March 2 launch approaching, I’m sharing a progress update on the journey of building Calm & Cultured Collective with Deneen. Join me as I reflect on the work happening behind the scenes — from recording new episodes and preparing guests to refining the vision for a space centered on…
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The Only Tattoo I’ve Ever Had — And Why It Still Matters
In this brief clip I share the story behind my only tattoo — a butterfly I got in 1999 — and the powerful symbolism it has carried through every season of my life. Butterflies represent transformation, rebirth, spiritual growth, and becoming. What I didn’t realize then was how many “cocoon…
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Why I Started Calm & Cultured Collective | Faith, Culture & Intentional Living
Welcome to Calm & Cultured Collective with Deneen, a lifestyle and conversation podcast for women choosing peace over pressure and purpose over performance. In this introduction episode, I share the heart behind this new chapter, what inspired the rebrand, and what you can expect moving forward....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Calm & Cultured Collective with Deneen is a lifestyle and reflection podcast for women navigating life with faith, intention, and grace. Through solo conversations, book and TV reviews, and interviews with thoughtful voices, Deneen explores what it means to choose peace, grow spiritually, and live with purpose in every season.
This podcast is for women who desire meaningful conversation, cultured perspectives, and a softer way of living in a loud world. Each episode offers encouragement, insight, and honest reflection on becoming the woman God designed you to be.
Topics include:
• Faith and personal growth
• Lifestyle and everyday reflections
• Book and television discussions
• Reinvention and identity
• Peaceful and intentional living
New episodes weekly. Welcome to your calm space in a busy world.
HOSTED BY
Deneen
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Calm & Cultured Collective with Deneen is a lifestyle and reflection podcast for women navigating life with faith, intention, and grace. Through solo conversations, book and TV reviews, and interviews with thoughtful voices, Deneen explores what it means to choose peace, grow spiritually, and live...
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