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H.E.R. As Real As It Gets (A.R.A.I.G.)

by H.E.R. As Real As It Gets (ARAIG)

Sit down with Lady Benita as she brings awareness to life and relational/social issues. Topics and discussion that many are afraid to confront. A platform where great minds collide and be free to express themselves in any creative form. A place where laughter is medicine and you can be encouraged by just listening to something so profound.

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Episodes

  1. Food For Thought Friday (F.F.T.F.) "FOCUS FORWARD"

    forward 1.in the direction that one is facing or traveling; toward the front: focus 2.the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition:

  2. Write Your Own Story

    Never let your past mistakes or whatever you have been through define your story. Stop giving people the opportunity or the pleasure to create a story about you based on what they know about you or what you have hared with them. It's your life! Its your story! You can rewrite the narrative.

  3. Food For Thought Friday's (F.F.T.F.) "What Season Are You Still In?"

    Often times we as individuals don't recognize when its time to move on from our present season we are in. Or could it just be that you are still holding onto a season that is no longer serving its purpose. Ask your yourself this question: "Is it time to change wardrobes?"

  4. Food For Thought Friday's (F.F.T.F.) "AND YOU WONDER WHY?"

    Why is it that when people are get into a relationship they get comfortable? They get complacent as if they feel like they don't need to keep pursuing or even cater to their significant other? With so much competition with TiTok, IG, Facebook and whatever platform is out there. You should never...

  5. Wisdom Wednesday Gems "When the CONGRATS is not authentic."

    Be careful when you start elevating and moving differently in your life because everyone will not be happy for you. Pay attention to the silence, no gifts or cards, sly comments or event the "Congrats" but something off with their energy. Don't feel bad that you have to make decisions that could...

  6. Use Your Past As A Reference...

    Sometimes it is often good to look on your past to use what mistakes or lessons not to repeat again. Many like to leave the past in the past but I say use it as a blueprint to help you navigate in your present and future. Remember you have been here before so this time you should not be easily...

  7. "Birds of A Feather Gossip Together"

    The Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung and author (and fan of Jung) Hermann Hesse have explained why other people irritate us so much. This is conveyed in quotes from the two: If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part yourself. “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us…

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  8. WISDOM WEDNESDAY GEMS💎

    Mental Health...”It’s ok to take a step back for you. To reevaluate and regroup. You owe no one anything. But you owe yourself to to get you back on track. Say no to this silent killer...

  9. LET US NEVER FORGET (HISTORY NOT TAUGHT)

    Black Wall Street....Educate yourself!

  10. WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE?

    Motivational/Meditation Monday’s Transform you mindset and watch how your words transform your life and environment!

  11. Wisdom Wednesday Gems💎 BACK STABBERS!!!!

    Toxic Friends. The group O-Jays once said, “THEY SMILE IN YOUR FACE ALL THE TIME THEY WANT TO TAKE YOUR PLACE!” Seriously watch out for those who talk about their own friends to you who are not your friend because chances are they spilling the tea about you to others!!!

  12. FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY’S

    Gratitude...Remember You can always be far worse off. Appreciate the little things...

  13. WISDOM WEDNESDAY GEMS💎

    The secret wars we fight within.

  14. Shadow Self (Who am I really?)

    SHADOW SELF: The dark place within your subconscious mind that contains every taboo thought, feeling, desire or personality trait that you have rejected, buried or suppressed.

  15. M.Y.O.B. MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!

    Get clear and focused on what you need to do with your life. Stop being concerned with other folks affairs.

  16. Manifesting Your Dreams!

    Why do we rely on other people to pursue our dreams? If God gave you the vision it doesn’t matter who stops supporting you. ACT LIKE YOU HAVE IT AND GO FOR IT!

  17. WISDOM WEDNESDAY GEMS!” P.Y.E.

    How are you “PROTECTING YOUR ENERGY?” Not all energy and vibes should be welcomed in your space...

  18. “WISDOM/WEDNESDAY GEMS!” “Death BY ASSOCIATION

    We Often Block Our Own Blessings By Who We Are Affiliated With. DROP THEM LIKE AND BAD HABIT AND WATCH HOW LIFE GETS BETTER!

  19. MEDITATION/MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY’S!”

    Often times we make decisions in a haste without looking at the whole picture. The grass is not always greener on the other side. ALWAYS LOOK AT WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE FIRST!

  20. “WISDOM/WEDNESDAY GEMS!” 💎

    Meditation/Motivational Monday’s Combined with this episode. 1. KEEP AT IT! 2. EXECUTE YOUR GOALS SO YOU CAN LIVE OUT YOUR DREAMS!

  21. “FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY!” (FREEDOM)

    HAPPY JUNETEENTH! The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. BE FREE FROM MENTAL INCARNATION! LETS CONTINUE TO UNITE!

  22. “WISDOM WEDNESDAY GEMS!”

    THE POWER OF YOUR NETWORK! Know who is in your circle....

  23. MEDITATION/MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY’S (WHY THE SHADE THO?)

    Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones......

  24. “WISDOM WEDNESDAY 💎!” “CYCLES”

    This episode has a two part gem tonight. Get your notebook and pen out.

  25. MOTIVATIONAL/MEDITATION MODAY’S! “BE YOUR OWN SUPPORTER!”

    There comes a time in your life when you may not have close family or friends around. Muster up the courage and the strength within you to keep yourself motivated. BE YOUR OWN CHEERLEADER!

  26. FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY’S (F.F.T.F) DIFFERENCES OF OPINIONS

    A disagreement. The term is often used to frame such a disagreement as a polite one in which people simply differ in their views.

  27. “WISDOM WEDNESDAY GEM!” “WE NEED A RESET ASAP!” BREATHE!

    “NOT EVERY WHITE PERSON IS RACIST NOR IS EVERY BLACK PERSON A CRIMINAL.” These are perilous times. STAY POSITIVE PEOPLE..

  28. “FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY’S!” “WHAT’S ON THE OTHER SIDE?”

    “YOU WILL NEVER SUCCEED UNLESS YOU GIVE IT A TRY.” Keep pushing The beauty is all in the journey. You don’t have to announce your failures. That is between you and the mistakes. Keep moving despite the setbacks.

  29. “FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY!” “WHEN TEMPTATION KNOCKS!”

    Temptation always comes when you are most happy or who you are unhappy and you become vulnerable. Don’t let this quarantine fever get you caught up!

  30. “MOTIVATIONAL/MEDITATION MONDAY’S!” “NO NEED TO BE NEGATIVE.”

    Continue to stay positive and always walk in love. TO THINE OWN SELF STAY AND BE REAL. Understand your seasons of the people in your life. Temporary or permanent?

  31. “THANKFUL THURSDAY’S!” “PRAYER CHANGES THINGS!”

    Be thankful that you can pray in this hour and understand the POWER you hold. Prayer shifts moods and changes the outlook and outcomes of situations.

  32. “WISDOM WEDNESDAY GEMS!” “Categorization Can Be Dangerous!”

    We should be very careful to not put a certain group of people in one category. Just because you dated men or women that were a certain way doesn’t mean that all of them from that race are a certain way. Also it is perfectly fine to step outside of your comfort zone. PERHAPS YOUR PREFERENCE IS...

  33. “MEDITATION/MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY’S!” “LOVE THEM WHILE THEY ARE!”

    Family and Friends are important. With the so many deaths please CHERISH one another. WE DON’T KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE OUR NUMBER CALLED...

  34. “FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY’S-THEY’RE WATCHING!

    Our Children are watching all of our relational interactions with everyone we come into contact with. We are their first teachers.

  35. FORGIVENESS/HEALING

    Topic 70 Topic: FORGIVENESS/HEALING TITLE: Who do you need to forgive? Why? Or Past hurts preventing you from moving forward? How healing looks different for other people. Can a grudge do damage? How so? Have you ever held a grudge or unforgiveness in your heart that it altered your way of life?...

  36. “WISDOM WEDNESDAY GEMS!” TOPIC: NO NEED FOR THE LIES!”

    LIE-A LIE IS STILL A LIE NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. something intended or serving to convey a false impression; imposture: His flashy car was a lie that deceived no one. an inaccurate or false…

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  37. “FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY’S!” (CHERISH THE DAY)

    Cherish The Day...Life is short. Time is ticking and it’s something we should not take lightly.

  38. “WISDOM WEDNESDAY GEMS!”

    In the light of the coronavirus updates there has been alarming amount of deaths amongst the African-American community. It is said that there were underlying issue such as: hypertension, diabetes, asthma and heart disease. We as a people have to hold ourselves accountable on our own health and…

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  39. “WISDOM WEDNESDAY GEMS!”

    If someone tried to bring you into their storm...THE JOKES ON THEM AND YOU BE THE PEACE!!!

  40. “MOTIVATIONAL /MEDITATION MONDAY’S

    Innovation is Key! Taking this quarantine to a whole other level.

  41. “FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY’S!” (F.F.T.F’s”)

    DO NOT GIVE UP ON 2020 JUST YET!🤪😜 WE HAVE 9 MONTHS LEFT. Let’s keep our heads up and stay positive!

  42. “WISDOM/WEDNESDAY GEMS!”

    During this time let’s continue stay POSITIVE and ENCOURAGED. We shall Overcome!

  43. “MEDITATION/MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY’S!”

    post·pone cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled. Often times we feel defeated because something has been put on hold or arrangements had to be changed. REST ASSURED DELAYED DOESN’T MEAN DENIED! There is a blessing in the HALT! 💯🔥✅

  44. “FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY’S!” (F.F.T.F’S)

    Sometimes we need to take our eyes off our own situation and be there for someone else’s situation. It’s not about you all the time. It is about “WE” collectively.

  45. “WISDOM WEDNESDAY GEMS!”

    During this time of Quarantine and lockdown; Maybe it’s time to do some evaluation in reference to your life. DEMOTE OR PROMOTE?

  46. “MOTIVATIONAL/MEDITATION MONDAY’S!”

    GET UP! GET DRESSED! CRUSH IT!

  47. “THE SUBLIMINAL POWER OF MASS HYSTERIA!”

    Topic: 1. How has the Corona virus affected the world? Economic, socially, political 2. What were your thoughts pertaining the spread of it? 3. How has it affected you mentally? 4. Can Mass Hysteria cause unnecessary anxiety?

  48. “FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY’S!” (F.F.T.F’S)

    As a human race we are all in this together! LET US CONTINUE TO BE THERE FOR ONE ANOTHER THROUGH WORDS, THOUGHTS AND DEEDS....

  49. “WISDOM WEDNESDAY GEMS!”

    In the crisis of this Corona Virus don’t stop the flow of your life. But at the same time take proper precautions.

About this show

Sit down with Lady Benita as she brings awareness to life and relational/social issues. Topics and discussion that many are afraid to confront. A platform where great minds collide and be free to express themselves in any creative form. A place where laughter is medicine and you can be encouraged by just listening to something so profound.

Hosted by

H.E.R. As Real As It Gets (ARAIG)

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does H.E.R. As Real As It Gets (A.R.A.I.G.) have?

H.E.R. As Real As It Gets (A.R.A.I.G.) has 114 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 9, 2022.

What is H.E.R. As Real As It Gets (A.R.A.I.G.) about?

Sit down with Lady Benita as she brings awareness to life and relational/social issues. Topics and discussion that many are afraid to confront. A platform where great minds collide and be free to express themselves in any creative form. A place where laughter is medicine and you can be encouraged...

How often does H.E.R. As Real As It Gets (A.R.A.I.G.) release new episodes?

H.E.R. As Real As It Gets (A.R.A.I.G.) publishes weekly, based on its 114 episodes since December 2019.

Who hosts H.E.R. As Real As It Gets (A.R.A.I.G.)?

H.E.R. As Real As It Gets (A.R.A.I.G.) is created and hosted by H.E.R. As Real As It Gets (ARAIG).
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