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Play to Win

by Kia Love

Why do the ones closest to us have the ability to push our buttons the most? Whether it’s a mother or a lover, no one really takes us to that place of no return like the one(s) we care for the most. Are you tired of being misunderstood by the people who mean the world to you? Do you want a better way to communicate with the people you love? Same. I’m Kia and I’ve assembled a Kickin crew of individuals I both respect and admire. We’re gathered together to talk about this game that we’re all forced to play-- Relationships. Our lives are filled with them. Some romantic, others platonic, and then there’s those blurry situations that none of us have a name for. We want to talk about it all! Since I don't have all the answers, I'm using this podcast to search for clarity in conversations with others. Preferably other people who are different from one another. Especially since my track record shows that I’m not the be

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Episodes

  1. Our Foundation: What are bonds built on?

    Many of us have probably heard of the term “trauma bond,” but I feel like it’s one of those buzzwords that people overuse. We don’t truly understand the depth of trauma bonds. Being connected to another person because of all the negative experiences you both share is the most exhilarating, yet...

  2. Our Tribe: What keeps us Connected?

    For this special 6-month anniversary episode, our panelist is live from NYC where all of us grew up as kids. These are my friends, from school, church, and da block. I wouldn’t be able to win at this game of life without them, so thank you for #StayingDown. Last episode we spoke about staying...

  3. Our Commitment: How do we Maintain our Connection?

    They say getting together is easy, but staying connected is hard to do. Today, we’re going to dive into some best practices for keeping our relationships alive. Through good times, or bad, how do we stay together? It’s easy to become complacent, but anything of great value will require...

  4. OUR Physical Pleasures: What are we practicing?

    Let’s talk about sex baby, let’s talk about you and me, let’s talk about all the good things & the bad things that can be. Let’s talk about SEX! I love sex, but the reality is that hasn’t always been the case. Yes, physical pleasures feel great with proper consent and safe practices. But, there’s...

  5. OUR Differences: How do we become one?

    As an author, words mean a lot to me. In relationships, I much prefer the word compromise over sacrifice. Why? Because one requires both parties to make adjustments in pursuit of a common goal. Whereas the other usually entails one individual going out of their way to accommodate the other. This...

  6. OUR Baggage vs Intuition: What are WE bringing?

    What’s the difference between baggage and our real intuition being justified? How does our past experiences influence our personal decisions/behaviors/the way we conduct ourselves in our relationships? This episode we discuss ways to identify ourtriggers while still setting boundaries in...

  7. OUR Environment: How are WE living?

    Where is everyone from? Where do you currently live? Do you think this has any effect on your relationships whether dating, friendships, or family interactions? In this debut episode we dive into if and how our environments impact our relationships. Panelist includes my father, Shawn Artson, and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Why do the ones closest to us have the ability to push our buttons the most? Whether it’s a mother or a lover, no one really takes us to that place of no return like the one(s) we care for the most.

Are you tired of being misunderstood by the people who mean the world to you? Do you want a better way to communicate with the people you love? Same.

I’m Kia and I’ve assembled a Kickin crew of individuals I both respect and admire. We’re gathered together to talk about this game that we’re all forced to play-- Relationships.

Our lives are filled with them. Some romantic, others platonic, and then there’s those blurry situations that none of us have a name for. We want to talk about it all!

Since I don't have all the answers, I'm using this podcast to search for clarity in conversations with others. Preferably other people who are different from one another.

Especially since my track record shows that I’m not the be

HOSTED BY

Kia Love

Produced by Shakia Artson

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Play to Win have?

Play to Win currently has 7 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Play to Win about?

Why do the ones closest to us have the ability to push our buttons the most? Whether it’s a mother or a lover, no one really takes us to that place of no return like the one(s) we care for the most. Are you tired of being misunderstood by the people who mean the world to you? Do you want a better...

How often does Play to Win release new episodes?

Play to Win has 7 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Play to Win?

Play to Win is created and hosted by Kia Love.
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