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Growth Sessions
by Coco and Riya
Welcome to Growth Sessions, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of wellness and mental health. In each episode Coco and Riya, will tackle hot topics and share unique perspectives. From mindfulness hacks to candid conversations about mental health, consider this your weekly dose of laughs, inspiration, and insight.
Episodes
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Steadfast & Soft
In this session, Coco and Riya start off by talking about making friends through social media and how online connections can still be meaningful. For the main topic, they dive into the themes and lessons that have been standing out in their lives lately. Riya opens up about what she’s learned…
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Doing The Hard Things - Navigating Hard Times & Princess Treatment Vs Bare Minimum
In this episode, Riya and Coco talk all things bare minimum vs. princess treatment, navigating overwhelming times, being unapologetically yourself, and doing the hard things that lead to growth. They also share their thoughts on the importance of genuine connection — getting out there, building...
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Get In The Driver Seat - Choosing Gratitude, Freedom, and a New Way to See the World
In this episode, Riya & Coco dive deep into what it really means to love your life — even if you’re still on the journey to get there. We talk about how we can shift our mindset to live more freely, fearlessly, and gratefully by refusing to make excuses and recognizing that things could always be...
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Q & A Pt.2
We sat down for a fun and honest Q&A where we got real about personal growth, passion, and family dynamics. From the ways life has changed as we’ve gotten older, to what fuels our purpose, we also touched on some hot topics and shared genuine advice that we will take on as we continue to evolve.
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The Divine in the Daily: Gratitude as a Gateway
In this Coco and Riya talk about their journey through heaven and hell on earth while showing gratitude for the present moment , they touched bases on thinking logically vs emotionally and conversing on living in their purpose and understanding we are all exactly where we are supposed to be
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The Price of Peace - Freedom & Self Love S2E4
In this week’s session, Coco and Riya get real about the feelings they’ve been chasing lately. Coco’s craving freedom while balancing responsibilities, and Riya’s on a journey to wholeness, reminding us that worth isn’t something you have to earn. They talk trusting yourself, finding peace in...
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Love, Intimacy & Betrayal: Romantic vs. Platonic Truths S2 E2
In this episode, we dive into the blurred lines between romantic and platonic love, exploring how intimacy shows up differently. We extended with the advice we’d give to our selves and to you, our listeners
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Growth Over Blame
In this episode of Growth Sessions, we dive deep into the power of perspective—especially when life doesn’t go as planned. We talk about what it really means to appreciate hard times, accept the cards we’ve been dealt, and how taking accountability can shift everything. It’s a raw, honest...
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Clouded - Navigating Gut Feelings vs. Second Guessing
In this session, we talk about those moments when we second-guess ourselves and how often our first thoughts are the ones we should trust. We talk about that little voice in our head—whether it’s intuition or something deeper—telling us what to do, and how we sometimes ignore it, only to regret…
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Passing The Torch - Season 1 Finale
For our Season 1 finale, we spent time reflecting and catching up. We reminisced on 2023 and looked ahead to what’s next in our lives. We discussed the importance of following your intuition and trusting your spirit as a guide—doing what feels right, even if it doesn’t seem perfectly logical. We...
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It's Okay To Be The Initiator
In today's session, we discussed the importance of social skills and how they impact our mental health. We both shared stories about being introverted in certain environments and finding true comfort. We found that it's essential to be ourselves and lead with good energy, learning that it's okay…
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Living a Perfectly Imperfect Life
In this session, we discussed the concept of a "perfect life" and what that looks like to each of us. Coco shared her thoughts on living a life without fear or limitations, while Riya spoke about having genuine connections and following the path God has set for her. We also explored the fear of...
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The Gift and The Curse of Being an Empath (energetic boundaries, feeling deeply, understanding unspoken feelings)
In this weeks session we talked about the difference between being an empath and being aware of the feelings of others. We felt it was important to sense but not to absorb and carry others emotions. To end off our main topic we talked about the risk of being an empath (being easily forgiving…
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Living in the Present (living life to the fullest, letting go of control, and misconceptions.)
In this session, we explored the nature of control in life, realizing that the present moment is the only thing we truly have control over. We also discussed how we could be living life more fully, addressing some misconceptions about ourselves. The conversation moved into whether caring about...
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My Healing Journey is to be Continued...
In this session, we explored how healing is a non-linear journey and how maintaining a opened mind can lead to better handling of certain situations. We also delved into generational differences in approaches to healing, comparing how our generation and the previous one deal with emotional...
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Limiting Beliefs - The Art of Unlearning and Relearning Habits
For this sessions we talked about some of the limiting beliefs we had and how as we get older there are things that we need to unlearn and relearn we talked about things like expectations, putting our selves in boxes, excusing peoples behavior, and toxic mentalities. For hot topics we talked…
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The Real Luxury - Fulfillment in life a discussion on what's really important in life
We started out catching up and then began a conversation about our priorities and what we feel they should be when it comes to life fulfillment. We discussed whether life should be more logical or emotional, whether we should live more freely or be more disciplined to feel fulfilled. While life...
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Solo Dolo - a discussion on solitude and taking charge of your life.
In this session, we dive into the concept of assertiveness, and solitude exploring how it shapes our interactions and the role of common sense in daily life. We also unpack the idea of people "matching energy" and how having expectations of others can often lead to disappointment. With that being...
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Everything Wrong W/ the World - a conversation on awareness and conscious thinking
For this session, we spent some time catching up before diving into topics like "Is Blindness Bliss?", Consumerism, "The American Dream," 9-5 jobs, idols and influences. We explored the struggle of missing when the blinders were on, but ultimately ended the conversation on a positive note. For…
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I Don't Chase, I Attract - A conversation on giving yourself grace and letting things come to you!
In this session, Coco and Riya take some time to reflect on their year. Have we accomplished our goals, or do we have new ones? We settle in on the realization that we haven't been giving ourselves enough grace and explore what that looks like. We honor the parts of us that are curious about the...
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She's Evolving W/ Rita - A Conversation on Comfort Zones, Spirituality, and Sisterhood.
In this session, we have a special guest joining us for a conversation about evolving and sisterhood. We touched on topics such as spirituality, the importance of authentic friendships and knowing who to call a close friend, and finding your purpose while getting out of your comfort zone. We...
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Stop and Smell The Roses
For this session, we talked about being fully present in life and how to achieve overall contentment. We discussed the beauty of solitude, distinguishing between wants vs. needs, redirecting your thinking, and being conscious. We concluded with a sense of peace, recognizing that we are in charge…
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Emotions in motion
In this session, Coco and Riya discussed emotions as a whole. After watching Inside Out, we shared our thoughts on the movie, explored what some emotions can look like for us, and learned how to be in tune with our own emotions and growth. We also talked about how difficult it can be to watch...
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Are We The Problem ( A discussion on Black Love)
In this session, we talk about marriage and divorce in our community. We discuss our visions for weddings and the beauty in partnership. We also explore the independence of Black women and the role of heads of household in Black families, concluding that many issues start within the home. For hot...
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Boundaries (Advocating for yourself)
In this session, we talked about boundaries. We started by discussing five ways to know if you have bad boundaries and then delved into boundaries with family, romantic relationships, friends, and even ourselves. We asked ourselves the question: can boundaries be selfish? In the hot topic…
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Q & A
We went to social media to ask you all for questions and advice about anything and everything. So in this episode, we have our first Q&A, answering questions about relationships, advice in your 20s, dating age gaps, and what made us start our podcast.
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Check In W/ Self
We took a week off, but today we took some time for self-reflection. We discussed the decisions we’ve made, plan to make, and won't make again, touching on topics like college, who we surround ourselves with, and true happiness. The Hot Topic segment gave us the opportunity to speak on some…
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The Higher Self
In this session we touched on “higher self “ by discussing the importance of learning ourselves and what that looks like. Your “higher” self can be a leverage to knowing who you truly are and understanding how powerful we are as individuals . we are all spiritual beings that should tune into our...
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You got it
In this session, we talked about learning how to stay above water in life and how we recharge. We discussed dwelling and learning not to chase things in life. For hot topics, we discussed social media pushing things on us that lack importance and questioning our role models and their credibility.
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She Get It From Her Mama
In this session, we celebrate Mother's Day by bringing our mothers on and discussing the difficulties and joys of being a mother. We touch on topics such as leaving the nest, gentle parenting, being a single parent, co-parenting, and the pressures of motherhood.
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I'm Just a Girl W/ London
In this session, we had London joining us to discuss being a woman, exploring its pros and cons. We delved into topics such as the importance of relationships with our mothers, embracing femininity, and the concept of girl code. We concluded with a discussion on hot topics like colorism and black...
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Taking it Day by Day
In today's session, we brainstormed about finding satisfaction in life, exploring what fulfills us, and how we develop these ideologies. We discussed the age-old question: does money buy happiness? For our hot topics, we delved into defining femininity and the concept of a 'soft girl'.
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Lets Come Together W/ Tramon
For this session, we have Tremon joining us. We discuss the pros and cons of our generation, and where the music industry is at right now. We finish off with deep questions and dive deep into hot topics, focusing on Black Love and examining both the men's and women's perspectives. We also touch…
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Individuality W/ W$ Rocket
Continuing with Guest Month, we had W$ Rocket joining us for this session! The vibes were definitely on point. We had a great discussion touching on individuality, LA culture, and the shared experiences of being creators. For our hot topics, we got into being woke, micro-cheating, and the concept...
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Confidence is Key W/ Angie
For this session, we were joined by Angie to discuss confidence and carving your own path in life. We touched on the concept of 'faking it till you make it' and the importance of pursuing your dreams even when others may not understand. We ended off with deep questions and got into hot topics…
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Easter Special
On today’s session, we have Kyn a business woman as well as a believer in God. Coco and Riya have the same beliefs and wanted to dive in on different perspectives on how that journey started and how we as women maintain the relationship with God. We share personal testimonies to bring in Easter .…
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The Art of Letting Go..
We all have experienced the challenge of letting go and how mastering this art can lead to new opportunities in life. In today’s session, Coco and Riya discuss the importance of letting go, acknowledging how difficult it can be, and sharing their plans to release things that weigh them down. As...
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Wasted Potential
In this session Coco & Riya talk about wasted potential and wanting the best for yourself and others around you. Learning how to take chances while figuring out what's worth our energy. We close out the sessions getting into fashion and the age restrictions on dating.
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Watering my plants
In this session Coco & Riya talk about the importance of self care. It looks different for everyone, we talk about the comparison of taking care of yourself just like you would your plants in order to grow.
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The Main Character W/ Brooklyn
In this session we decided to be more on the open minded approach of things while discussing spirituality, past life experiences and being the main character joined with us we have Brooklyn a big reference to the conversation who also seeks personal growth.
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The Inner Child
In this session Riya & Coco talk about the importance of childhood. We reflect on our childhoods and discuss the things our younger selves could have heard. We end off talking about friendships ending and looking forward to the the same things every year.
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Valentine's Day
In this session Coco & Riya talk all things relationships and Valentine's Day.
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Don't put yourself in a box
On todays episode we talk about the importance of pouring into ourselves , obtaining happiness, and confidence builders all to stay in alignment with our higher selves. For our hot topics segment we discuss whether being young equals time. To finish it off we will discuss a couple history facts…
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Be Yoself
People pleasing can interfere with your personal growth, having that self awareness is a start to unlearning bad habits that come in between being your true self. On this session we will have a discussion on people pleasing , the hold it could have on you , as well as being a chameleon, and being...
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Burnt W/ Amarri
We have Amarri joining us for this growth session. What is a real friend? It looks different for everybody. We are discussing all things real friendships and giving without getting the same energy in return. We wrap up by talking about hairstylists in the black community and letting your friends...
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Pick yourself up and try again
In this session, we will be talking about the effects of social anxiety and how the majority of us have experienced situations where we're affected by it. Social anxiety can come in many different forms, and it's something that doesn't go away in a matter of days. Social anxiety can hold you back...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Growth Sessions, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of wellness and mental health. In each episode Coco and Riya, will tackle hot topics and share unique perspectives. From mindfulness hacks to candid conversations about mental health, consider this your weekly dose of laughs, inspiration, and insight.
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Coco and Riya
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Welcome to Growth Sessions, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of wellness and mental health. In each episode Coco and Riya, will tackle hot topics and share unique perspectives. From mindfulness hacks to candid conversations about mental health, consider this your weekly dose of laughs,...
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Growth Sessions is created and hosted by Coco and Riya.
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