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CONVERSATIONS WITH J. R.
by Conversations with J. R. Floyd
In today's society shoes talking to who about what? What happens to meaning Conversations? This is Conversations with J R, here I talk about every day issues that impact or lives. Join me.
Episodes
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The Mirror Talk Reflections Don't Lie
For years, I blamed myself. I didn't understand where all the anger, bitterness, and resentment about my lost years was coming from. It wasn't until I finally learned the words—adolescence, dysfunctional, abuse, neglect, basic needs, PTSD, trauma, and domestic violence—that everything clicked. My...
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Struggle Love is not a Badge of Honor
Romanticizing a relationship because it survives constant infidelity, emotional neglect, or chaos confuses dysfunction with passion. When a partnership requires you to repeatedly lower your standards, sacrifice your mental health, and endure pain just to prove your commitment, it is no longer a...
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Self -Abandonment
We are conditioned to abandon self or self abandonment starts from early childhood, we are weaponized with the word "selfish." Children are routinely scolded for wanting ownership over their own boundaries—forced to share their toys, snacks, rooms, and time, long before they even understand who...
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The Mental & Emotional Effects of Labeling People
Labeling forces people into rigid boxes based on external judgment. Over time, these labels turn into self-fulfilling prophecies. When individuals repeatedly hear the same assumptions about themselves, they begin to internalize them, ultimately altering their behavior to match those false...
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Hidden Pain: Men have parts of them that need healing
While society increasingly advocates for the healing and empowerment of women after decades of systemic neglect and abuse, a profound silence often surrounds the emotional recovery of men. From a young age, men are conditioned to suppress their vulnerability—taught to "be brave," hide their…
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The Male Provide and Protect Theory Facts or Fiction
Historically, men assumed roles as hunters, protectors, and providers, while women were often restricted from these responsibilities due to societal biases. Today, this dynamic has shifted. The modern question is: what do men provide and protect women from now? Furthermore, some argue that men…
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The marriage myth: why more women are choosing singlehood
Historically, society praised bachelorhood for men while stigmatizing single women. Today, women redefine their worth outside of romantic relationships. They discover their identity and purpose completely independently. Many choose singlehood for deeply valid reasons. Yet, societal labels still...
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Is an explanation mandated or do you have an obligation to clarity your actions?
While some situations genuinely require clarification, society has shifted. Nowadays, people often feel entitled to a detailed explanation whenever they encounter a "no," a rejection, or a boundary drawn against inappropriate behavior. The real issue arises when a person’s rationale is challenged...
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Wedding Day Bliss? The Reality Behind The " I do".
Many people dream of an elaborate wedding from a young age, often fueled by glamorous portrayals in Hollywood and on social media. This intense focus on a single, perfect day can sometimes overshadow the true purpose of the celebration: preparing for a lifelong partnership. While a wedding lasts...
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Do You See Me?
I am releasing the grief of losing people who chose to leave. I will no longer accept conditional presence or the pain of being ghosted for convenience. The cycle of vanishing acts ends today. Instead, I am turning inward and making a commitment to meet myself fully. I am ready to laugh with me,...
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Lost/Stuck/Trapped
What does it profit a person to gain the world yet lose their soul? You grind, sacrifice, and build the exact life you thought would guarantee happiness. But then you arrive. Instead of fulfillment, you are met with a quiet, persistent emptiness. You find yourself standing in the middle of your…
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Knowing When It is Time To Leave
What will it take for you to know when its time to leave? I am not taking about letting go but leave as in close a chapter in your life because you have said and done all you can. What are you waiting for, to hit a brick wall, for someone to give you permission or the perfect timing? You take…
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FAILURE
While the dictionary defines failure as a lack of success or a breakdown in function, that perspective is incomplete. It labels a moment as a 'shortfall' or a 'deficiency,' but a setback in a task isn't a reflection of a person’s worth. Failure isn't a personal shortcoming; it’s a data point in a...
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The Danger of Loneliness
Loneliness—whether we describe it as being by ourselves, feeling disconnected, or simply lacking companionship—is a painful and often dangerous experience. When it lingers, it can take a serious toll on a person’s emotional and mental well‑being. For many, long-term feelings of abandonment or…
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Normalizing Self-Isolation
Dear listeners, be cautious with the practice of self-isolation. It’s okay to protect your peace and safeguard your mental and emotional health from chaos, dysfunctional relationships, and unwanted drama that can leave lasting traumatic scars. Many people choose to disconnect based on personal...
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Battle of the Sexes. Modern Day
REAL PEOPLE. REAL EXPERIENCES. REAL CONVERSATION. This isn’t a panel of relationship experts. This isn’t therapy talk or clinical psychology. Our panel consists of real people with real lived experiences. We’re here for an honest, raw conversation about what’s really happening between men and…
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Domestic Violence and the Church: a call to compassion, justice and healing
Domestic violence is a profound crisis that impacts individuals, families, and communities—often in silence. The church, as a beacon of faith and refuge, has both a moral and spiritual responsibility to address this issue with compassion, justice, and healing. Compassion: Scripture calls…
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The Power of Silence
Dear Listeners, let’s redefine our relationship with silence. Too often, it is weaponized through ghosting, blocking, and casting others out as a form of punishment. However, true silence is not a tool of destruction, but a sanctuary for the soul. There is profound power in the art of getting...
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They say PUSH
Why are you Pushing beyond your capacity? Before you PUSH, Grind, or Keep it moving...Think about it. Its it time to push or to stand still and seek clarity about the situation or experience that might be calling out for you to sit in the moment. There are lessons to learn and unlearn before you...
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Silence the Naysayers
Who are these Naysayers? The critics, doubters, messengers of doom. Naysayers have one job. To talk you out of taking risk and making your vision a reality. Naysayers have no purpose, vision or passion, they are creators of doom. And if your not careful naysayers will stump on your efforts to...
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Free your mind & heal your soul
Regardless how strong people tend to think they are there are moments when voices creep in whispering damaging thoughts of negative. Overtime if these thoughts are not mentored there can be harmful impact mentally and emotionally. Join me on my personal journey on how I renewed my mind and pulled...
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Is there monetary value attached to your Worth?
" What do you bring to the table" in other words, what is your worth? What is your usefulness? Can you elevate another person's social status based on your worth? Is your friendships and intimate relationships based on monetary value because that how he, she them they view your worth? The idea…
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Rebirth: A reading from 90 days of Reflections by J. R. Floyd
90 days of reflection is a personal journey of deep contemplation and a search for answers to a life in constant battle with tragedy, depression, and hopelessness. My experience have taught me that sometimes a second or third chance can lead to a new beginning.
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The Power of the Process
We often hear people say to make changes in life "You have to go through the process or live is a process." Have you give thought to what it means to go through "the process" when faced with a life changing event? Todays, podcast is dedicated to a deep discussion about the power of the process…
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A reading from The Waiting Game: By J. R. Floyd
The Waiting Game, details the relationship myths that women hear about through the generations. Women are taught that men are not attracted to strong women, and that a woman's primary role in society is to get the man and keep him interested. Women have to follow the rules of the game to be...
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The World FOFA: The Trump Dilemma
Here we Go! The issues from the Trump Administration is not a Black, White, Poor or Class problem. ITS about power, greed, destruction, division and dictatorship. No one is exempt. Trump is coming through with a recking ball at a country, state, city near you. The Worlds FOFA. Now What!
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Woman of Valor interview with Rabia Hussain
Conversations with J. R, has honored Rabia Hussain as a women of Valor. Rabia has been selected to received this award as an unsung warrior, mother, wife and businesswomen. Rabia walks with grace, honor, modesty, sound moral values and respect. I am honored to call her my friend and Sister.
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The Transitional Exit Plan
Dear audience. If you had to walk away from a marriage, career, business or downsize your house hold, question how would you handle the emotional, physical and financial change? Join the conversation with J. R. Floyd and Randy Ramphal, Clinical Social Worker/Therapist/LCSW, as we talk you through...
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The 6 Figure salary relationship
There is this paraded of women on social media who are demanding that on order for bruh to approach them they need to earn 6 figures. And, and be willing to pay all their bills.
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The Truth leads to clarity and a better life.
Facing truth is never easy, we want to close our eyes and ears to truth because truth isn't easy and sometimes leads to a break down in our emotions. Join me on my journey of facing truth my moment of painful realization and accepting clarity.
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Are you aware of the danger of Loneliness
Contrary to the myths able the benefits of being alone. The flip side is that loneliness is a death sentence.
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Be careful what you sacrifice. BLIND AMBITION IS DEADLY
There is nothing wrong with having goals and living life with a purpose. On your path to greatness be aware of what you sacrifice.
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Biden V Trump. The Shame of this Nation
The Democrats shaming their elected nominee. The Republican supporting a criminal, crook, womanizer and racist. Political parties leaders acting like stubborn children . Who left the suffer. The American people
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Be bold. Be Brave. Be yourself
Stop allowing society to dictate who you are. Take off the mask and connect to your authentic self.
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Who are you unequally yoked or Incompatible in a Relationship
Is the standard of what is expected of a believer in Christ hindering unbelievers from engaging in a Relationship because of the incompatibility between the two? How can we get pass this judgement
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Are You Living Your Authentic Life?
It's important that we make the distinction between who we are, what we do, and other roles we play in life. Are you living your authentic life.
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The cost of a six figure salary
How much of your mental, emotional and my physical physical health are you willing to sacrifice for a six figure salary? Have you reflected on the pros and cons of how much that higher income is taking away from the quality of life?
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Women who reinvent themselves after a divorce
Women are no longer settle for remain in unhappy and dyfuncational marriages. Nor are they crawling in a corner hiding after a divorce. Women are making the choice to reboot and thrive after a divorce.
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MARRIAGE HAS LOST ITS TRUE MEANING
In today's modern day of dating, living together, ladies waiting years for the ring, men spreading their seeds, married men with side chick, women dating more than one man.. No body is dating with the purpose of marriage. Where behave we gone wrong. MARRIAGE HAS LOST ITS TRUE MEANING
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How do you Love?
In today's society people place conditions on Love or who they will love and why. We seems to live in a world were love changes to suite moods and situations. The truth is I Don't think people know how to Love.
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The 50/50 Money Rule in Relationships
In this modern day of dating, intimate relationships, marriage and cohabitation does the 50/50 rule apply.
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Have no fear, it's time to Reset, Regroup and Refocus Your life.
The power of taking time to reflect and pushing the reset button is amazing.
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DON'T Give up on Love
Love should be simple, pure and honest, but because Love is mistaken and used to mistreat and abusev others bending them to submit to our will, some people use Love as a weapon to destroy rather than to build up.
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People are not disposable, so stop treating them like Recycled Trash
We live in a society that see people as less valuable because we seem to live in a world that is loosing what it means to love and be compassion.
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It is not your responsibility to change people
I say let people be who they are and you keep check on being the best person you can be.
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Be the person who you want to be in a relationship with
In today's society dating has become a competition of who can meet the requirements list. People are no longer looking for an emotional or spiritual connection. In today's modern society relationships are conducted as business partnerships.
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The Breaking Down of Will Smith
It's been called the slap heard around the world. Sunday, March 27, 2022 on the 94th Oscars Will Smith decided to lose his cool and commit an act of violence. Listen to my conversation and you draw your own conclusion
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Who's Talking to Who
When was the last time you had meaningful conversations. I am not talking about chatting, gossip, talking, but a deep meaningful conversation.
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What is happening to the Foundation of the Family?
Question is there fighting, lack of communication, love, and bonding in your family?
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Men struggle with mental illness and emotional trauma, but we don't talk about it.
We ignore tgatbmen have similar experiences as women they have or had been victims of violence, sexual abuse, racism, incracecrations to name a few events that leaves wounds.
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In today's society shoes talking to who about what? What happens to meaning Conversations? This is Conversations with J R, here I talk about every day issues that impact or lives. Join me.
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