More Sugar Podcast
by Amanda callender
Renowned Author of Sugar in My Grits brings you More Sugar!! Real life conversations, navigating relationships, life and loss and real life healing. “The greatest healing for me is helping someone else. Every time I have a conversation I feel better. So, what better way to heal than a Podcast”. - Amanda Callender
Episodes
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GRIEVING WHAT'S NOT DEAD w/ Tracie Johnson
In this episode of the More Sugar Podcast, Amanda Callender and her guest Tracy explore the multifaceted nature of grief, particularly focusing on ambiguous grief—the loss of things that aren't dead, such as friendships, jobs, and even parts of oneself. They discuss the importance of friendships,...
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UNPACKING CHURCH HURT WITH DANI
In this episode of the More Sugar podcast, Amanda Callender engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dani, a stroke survivor and author, about the complexities of healing, particularly in relation to church hurt. They explore personal journeys of faith, the importance of forgiveness, and the...
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My Brothers Keeper with Adia Terry
In this heartfelt conversation, Amanda and Adia explore the profound impact of grief and loss, particularly focusing on the loss of siblings. They discuss the complexities of navigating relationships after such a loss, the role of spirituality in coping, and the importance of self-forgiveness.…
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Sitting Up In My Room... Discussing Resilience with Dr. Chenille Johnson
When someone says we are resilient it's treated like a badge of honor. Yeah, being resilient is great and all, but at what cost? What do we lose by constantly having to be strong? What happens when we hit a wall? What happens when you run into yourself? Are you prepared for what you discover?…
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Sitting Up in my room....Discussing Resilience with Urana Lawrey
Most people run from their purpose because it's often heavy. Urana not only understands her purpose, but she boldly walks in it. She understands her assignment from God and gets up daily to inspire others to do the same. However this didn't come without a journey. Take a listen to my conversation...
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Sitting up in My Room....Discussing PTSD
In this episode of the More Sugar Podcast, Amanda Callender and her guest Rachel discuss the complexities of PTSD, exploring its definitions, symptoms, and personal experiences. Rachel shares her journey through trauma, the impact on her relationships and parenting, and the importance of seeking...
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BIG CONVERSATIONS....LITTLE KID BIG WORLD WITH JAX CALLENDER
Parenting is one of my most joyful and challenging jobs. I can't imagine how a kid feels in this big world filled with social media, peer pressure, and bullying just trying to fit in. What better kid to ask that my own. Check out my conversation with Jax Callender.
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BIG CONVERSATIONS......TOXIC PARENTS WITH SALIMA RASHIDA
What happens when there is no closure? This was one of my tougher conversations. Pain will either fuel you or kill you. I decided to have some BIG CONVERSATIONS on my podcast for my 50th birthday. Check out my conversation with Salima Rashida about toxic parents.The More + Sugar Podcast. There's...
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BIG CONVERSATIONS....UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH SHANDA BROWN
The More + Sugar Podcast presents BIG CONVERSATIONS. For my 50th birthday I wanted to have some bold conversations. In my book Sugar in My Grits Grief to Gratitude through Grace I talk about the murder of my cousin by Domestic Violence. I have always had lingering feelings around what I could…
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BIG CONVERSATIONS....UNSHAKABLE FAITH WITH NAKIA PALMER
The More + Sugar Podcast presents BIG CONVERSATIONS. For my 50th birthday I wanted to have some bold conversations. Nakia and I went to high school together and over the last year she has been documenting her journey with Cancer and yoga. I admire her courage, transparency, and vulnerability in…
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BIG CONVERSATIONS...LOSING A CHILD WITH ANGEL HOLLAWAY
The More + Sugar Podcast presents BIG CONVERSATIONS. For my 50th birthday I wanted to have some bold conversations. My nephew Kindel tragically drowned when he was four years old. I wrote about it my book Sugar in My Grits Grief to Gratitude through Grace. His loss affects the way I parent my…
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What if you are the light? You just have to be cracked open.
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Midlife Crisis
I will be turning 50 next year and wanted to discuss some things that I have been struggling with. Vulnerability is a consequence of being authentic. The More + Sugar Podcast. There is always something more.
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Soul Sessions Ep5...Coping with the loss of a mother with guest Kayla Callender
The loss of a mom happens in a moment, but the aftermath lasts a lifetime. This journey is best undertaken with someone else. Talk about it. There is always something more. I took 5 friends and talked about with them about the loss of their mom. These are there stories and perspectives on grief.
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Soul Sessions Ep.4..Coping with the loss of a mother with guest Lina Banks
The loss of a mom happens in a moment, but the aftermath lasts a lifetime. This journey is best undertaken with someone else. Talk about it. There is always something more. I took 5 friends and talked with them about the loss of their mom. These are their stories and perspectives on grief.
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Soul Sessions Ep3..Coping with the loss of a mother with guest Fatima Ruffin
The loss of a mom happens in a moment, but the aftermath lasts a lifetime. This journey is best undertaken with someone else. Talk about it. There is always something more. I took 5 friends and talked with them about the loss of their mom. These are their stories and perspectives on grief.
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Soul Sessions Ep2.. Coping with the loss of a mother with guest Tonya Walley
The loss of a mom happens in a moment, but the aftermath lasts a lifetime. This journey is best undertaken with someone else. Talk about it. There is always something more. I took 5 friends and talked with them about the loss of their mom. These are there stories and perspectives on grief.
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Soul Sessions Ep1...Coping with the loss of a mother with guest Tamisha Harris
The loss of a mom happens in a moment, but the aftermath lasts a lifetime. This journey is best undertaken with someone else. Talk about it. There is always something more. I took 5 friends and talked with them about the loss of their mom. These are there stories and perspectives.
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Accountability
I didn't learn accountability until later on in life. Right before Jax was born, we did a spiritual fast at our church and were assigned accountability partners. Someone we could check in with and make sure we were doing what we were supposed to do to reach our goal and if we weren't they would…
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Back to Healing
We will always suffer loss, we just have to be sure to have a backdrop to bouncing back. We need a constant reminder to get back to healing.
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A time to Love
Love can be an amazing ride or a horrible crash. It's up to you what you take away from it.
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Break up with Anxiety
"Heavy is the head that wears the crown". King Henry IV Then why not relinquish the crown? Why carry around heavy burdens and responsibilities that will give you anxiety? For status? For money? There were a few break ups going on in my life over the last few months and Anxiety was one of them.
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MORE + !!!
Sugar in My Grits was a metaphor for what brought me joy. More + Love More + Understanding More + Gratitude Find your joy in this world and don't be afraid to go get MORE!!
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Mother's Day
Being a mother is a privilege not everyone gets or wants. Choose wisely because you aren't the only one that has to live with the decision.
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On Purpose
We all have assignments. All of us have a specific gift, a purpose. Play the role God has given you. Humbly. Authentically. Even if the foundation shakes beneath you.
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The Obituary
Some conversations bring about more questions that answers. What will your Obituary say? Will it just be a collage of pictures and seemingly important dates? Or will you have left an impact on people? A legacy.
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The Repast
Why is there always drama during funerals?!
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Don't let them bury me...I'm not dead.
A refreshing take on mourning people that aren't dead. Amanda talks about understanding the signs of depression and recognizing when God is sending someone to save you. Don't lay there too long or you may very well be mistaken for dead. Get up girl!! Get up bro!!
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Jesus and Mimosas
Amanda's mother birthday just passed and with that came some unexpected feelings. She discusses how she navigated those feelings and in doing so she learns grief can be masked as anger and how to handle it. The kids are going to be alright.
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Forty eight in seven minutes.
Seven minutes before my 48th birthday I stepped out on faith...AGAIN. A brief look into my new Podcast....More Sugar. Sponsored by JDelano Publishing.
About this show
Renowned Author of Sugar in My Grits brings you More Sugar!! Real life conversations, navigating relationships, life and loss and real life healing. “The greatest healing for me is helping someone else. Every time I have a conversation I feel better. So, what better way to heal than a Podcast”. - Amanda Callender
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Amanda callender