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Speak Out Now Chronicles
by Zaneta Nicole
Welcome to Speak Out Now Chronicles, a podcast where real conversations inspire healing, hope, and transformation.Hosted by Zaneta Nicole and James Haynes, Speak Out Now Chronicles was created to break the silence surrounding life’s most difficult conversations while reminding people that they are never alone in their journey. Every episode is built on authenticity, compassion, and the belief that speaking your truth has the power to change lives.We courageously explore topics that many people avoid discussing, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma, grief, mental health, addiction, family dysfunction, generational cycles, self-worth, forgiveness, and the lifelong journey of healing. Our goal is not simply to talk about painful experiences, but to provide encouragement, education, practical tools, and hope for those navigating their own paths toward healing.Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is this podcast.Alongside our deeper conversatio
Episodes
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Grief Doesn't Come with Warning
One phone call. One moment. One life-changing reality. Grief has a way of showing up when you least expect it, forever changing the course of your life. There is no roadmap, no timeline, and no perfect way to prepare for losing someone you love. In this deeply personal episode of Speak Out Now...
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Outgrowing Old Versions of Yourself
Growth is beautiful but it isn't always comfortable. Sometimes the hardest part of healing is saying goodbye to the version of yourself that helped you survive but can no longer help you thrive. In this empowering episode of Speak Out Now Chronicles, Zaneta Nicole and James Haynes have an honest...
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Grieving While Dealing with Toxic Family
⚠️ This episode contains discussions of grief, family conflict,and loss. There comes a time when even the strong one needs someone to lean on. Just days after the passing of her father, Lewis Daniel "Playboy" Berryman, on January 20, 2026, Zaneta Nicole shares one of the most raw, transparent…
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Keeping our Peace During the Holidays – Part 3 (breaking cycles)
As we conclude our Keeping Your Peace During the Holidays series, Zaneta Nicole and James Haynes explore what it truly means to break unhealthy cycles, patterns, and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. Just because something has always been done a certain way...
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Keeping Your Peace During the Holidays Part 2 (Protect yourself in real time)
Recorded December 2025 The conversation continues as Zaneta Nicole and James Haynes dive even deeper into what it truly means to protect your peace during the holiday season. In Part 2, they tackle the difficult decisions many people face when navigating strained family relationships, emotional...
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Keeping Your Peace During the Holiday Season Part 1 (Boundries)
Recorded November 2025 Thanksgiving Eve The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year but for many, it can also be one of the most emotionally challenging. Family tensions, grief, unrealistic expectations, financial stress, and unresolved trauma can make it…
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Self-Sabotage & Why We Fear Good Things
Why do we push away the very things we've prayed for? Why does peace sometimes feel uncomfortable, while chaos feels familiar? In this eye-opening episode of Speak Out Now Chronicles, hosts Zaneta Nicole and James Haynes explore the hidden ways self-sabotage shows up in our lives from…
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When Family Hurts Too
Family is supposed to be a place of love, protection, and support but what happens when the deepest wounds come from the very people who were supposed to protect you? In this powerful episode of Speak Out Now Chronicles, hosts Zaneta Nicole and James Haynes have an honest conversation about…
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God Has the final say
One phone call changed everything. In this deeply personal episode of Speak Out Now Chronicles, Zaneta Nicole shares the emotional journey that began when the doctor called with devastating news about her father. His blood count and platelets were dangerously low, he had stopped eating, and his...
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Turn Your Pain Into Purpose & Silence Into Strength(Protecting The Next Generation)
Pain doesn't have to be the end of your story. In this powerful episode, we discuss how turning pain into purpose can bring healing, create change, and inspire us to protect the next generation from the trauma we endured. Your story has the power to make a difference.
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When Love Walks In: Learning to Accept Healthy Love
What happens when the love you've prayed for finally arrives but your past makes you afraid to receive it? In this heartfelt episode of Speak Out Now Chronicles, Zaneta Nicole proudly introduces her fiancé, James, as they share their love story and have an honest conversation about learning to...
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When Speaking Out Cost You Everything
What happens when telling the truth changes everything? In this powerful episode of Speak Out Now Chronicles, Zaneta Nicole and James dive into the painful reality of speaking out against abuse, injustice, and toxic relationships and the relationships, opportunities, and sense of security that…
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I'm Not Who I Use To Be
Growth changes you—and that's a good thing. In this episode of Speak Out Now Chronicles, we talk about leaving behind old habits, old mindsets, and old versions of ourselves. Join us as we share honest conversations about healing, personal growth, and embracing the person you're becoming. Because...
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The litle Joys That Saved Me
Sometimes it's the smallest moments that make the biggest difference. 💜 In this uplifting episode of Speak Out Now Chronicles, Zaneta Nicole and James reflect on the little joys that carried them through life's most difficult seasons. From unexpected laughter and meaningful conversations to…
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From The South To The Sound!
What happens when your fiancé experiences your hometown for the very first time? In this special episode of Speak Out Now Chronicles, Zaneta Nicole and James Haynes Jr. take you along on a memorable trip to Connecticut, where James met Zaneta's family, experienced her roots, and got a firsthand...
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What healing really looks like!
Healing isn’t just yoga mats, sage, or pretty quotes. It’s crying in the car, setting hard boundaries, journaling things you’ll never post, and learning to love yourself on the days you can’t stand to look in the mirror. In this honest episode of Speak Out Now Chronicles, Zaneta Nicole & co-host...
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The First Time I Spoke Out
In this episode, we’re getting personal sharing the moment we first found the courage to speak up. Whether it was challenging family norms or finally telling our truth, that moment marked a turning point. We also highlight a powerful story from one of our viewers, who opened up about the first…
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Lies We were told as a child.
In this episode, we’re unpacking the lies we were told as kids starting with the silly ones like “If you swallow gum, it stays in your stomach for 7 years,” to the deeper ones meant to protect us, like “Thats your sibling”. Some were told out of love, others out of fear, but all of them shaped…
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Crabs in a bucket
In this episode, we dive into the “crabs in a bucket” mentality — why some people pull others down when they see them trying to rise. Whether it’s family, friends, or your own community, we’re talking about the mindset that keeps us stuck and what it really takes to break free. If you’ve ever…
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Secrets We Were Told to Keep/ Secrets we were told as a kid
The Secrets We Were Told to keep. “Don’t tell nobody.” “What happens in this house stays in this house.” “Stop lying on your uncle/cousin/ brother/stepdad.” In this powerful and honest episode of Speak Out Now Chronicles, host Zaneta Nicole unpacks the secrets we were told to keep and why they…
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New age dating pt 2
In this episode, we dive into the highs, lows, and lessons of modern love, From dating apps to DMs we explore how technology has changed the way we date.
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Freestyle with Jay & Nyny
What would you do scenarios and what if scenarios. Join us while we shoot the breeze!
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Shooting the Breeze with "Hustle Russell"
Part of our free style series. Just kicking it and seeing where the conversation takes us.
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Don't loose your faith
Keeping your faith while going through. God has the final say. Testimony of God's great healing, original recorded 2022!
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Lifer after "The 19"
How did covid change your life? leave a comment let us know.
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Love/ Hate relationship with technology
The struggles of adapting to new technology and platforms after being out of the loop for some time. Just a test run as well for the new season.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Speak Out Now Chronicles, a podcast where real conversations inspire healing, hope, and transformation.Hosted by Zaneta Nicole and James Haynes, Speak Out Now Chronicles was created to break the silence surrounding life’s most difficult conversations while reminding people that they are never alone in their journey. Every episode is built on authenticity, compassion, and the belief that speaking your truth has the power to change lives.We courageously explore topics that many people avoid discussing, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma, grief, mental health, addiction, family dysfunction, generational cycles, self-worth, forgiveness, and the lifelong journey of healing. Our goal is not simply to talk about painful experiences, but to provide encouragement, education, practical tools, and hope for those navigating their own paths toward healing.Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is this podcast.Alongside our deeper conversatio
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Welcome to Speak Out Now Chronicles, a podcast where real conversations inspire healing, hope, and transformation.Hosted by Zaneta Nicole and James Haynes, Speak Out Now Chronicles was created to break the silence surrounding life’s most difficult conversations while reminding people that they are...
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Speak Out Now Chronicles is created and hosted by Zaneta Nicole.
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