Spoken Love Podcast

How do you show up for the people you love without compromising your values, your peace, or your identity?In this episode of the Spoken Love Podcast, Nelly Michelle and her co-host explore the fine line between healthy sacrifice and self-abandonment. Through honest conversation and personal experiences, including Nelly's journey of choosing to stay after infidelity, they discuss how boundary compromise can quietly erode a relationship and why effective communication is essential for rebuilding trust and mutual support.Together, they examine why some people seek validation outside of their relationships, the emotional needs of both men and women, and how couples can establish healthy expectations without compromising themselves.In this episode, you'll learn:How to love others without losing yourselfThe difference between supporting and overextendingHow boundary compromise contributes to relationship breakdownWhy communication, accountability, and mutual respect are essential for healthy loveBecause healthy relationships aren't built on one person carrying the weight, they're built when both people choose to show up with honesty, grace, and respect.Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today

Why Learning to Say "No" May Be the Most Loving Thing You Ever Do.  What if the peace you've been praying for isn't waiting on a new relationship but a new boundary?In the Season 4 premiere of the Spoken Love Podcast, Nelly Michelle and her co-host begin an honest, faith-based conversation inspired by Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Together, they explore one of the biggest misconceptions about boundaries: that they push people away.In reality, healthy boundaries aren't walls designed to keep people out they're bridges that create clarity, trust, respect, and healthier relationships.Through personal stories, male and female perspectives, and practical application, this episode examines why so many people struggle with guilt when setting boundaries and how faith-minded individuals can break free from unhealthy patterns of people-pleasing, overextending, and codependency.Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today

The journey to healthy love begins long before another person arrives.After three seasons of conversations about love, healing, heartbreak, identity, faith, and personal growth, we're ready to tackle one of the most transformative relationship skills of all:Boundaries.In season 4  Nelly Michelle is joined by a special male co-host, tune in as we dive into real-life conversations inspired by the groundbreaking book Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Together, we'll unpack the challenges, misconceptions, and life-changing freedom that come from learning where you end and others begin.From dating to family, friendships, faith communities, and self-worth, we're exploring how healthy boundaries create healthier relationships.Season 4 Theme:"Boundaries: The Bridge Between Love and Self-Respect"Get ready for honest conversations, male and female perspectives, personal stories, audience confessions, faith-based insights, and practical tools that will challenge the way you think about love, responsibility, and emotional health.🎧 Teaser StatementWhat if the peace you've been praying for isn't waiting on a new relationship, but a new boundary?This season, we're learning that saying "yes" to healthy love sometimes starts with learning how to say "no."Stay tuned for Season 4 of the Spoken Love Podcast.  It's time to stop surviving relationships and start creating them with intention.Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today

You've prayed for the relationship.You've prayed for the opportunity.You've prayed for the financial breakthrough. You've prayed for the purpose, the healing, and the next chapter.  But are you prepared to sustain what you're asking God to send?In the Season 3 finale of the Spoken Love Podcast, we're diving into the often-overlooked side of blessings: preparation. Because receiving the blessing is only part of the journey, the real challenge is having the capacity, discipline, and faith to steward it well.  Through personal reflection, faith-based encouragement, and practical wisdom, we'll explore how to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and financially for the life you're praying for. We'll also discuss the obstacles that often arise during seasons of growth, including self-doubt, loneliness, comparison, fear of failure, and the discomfort of becoming someone new.If you've been feeling stuck, overlooked, or frustrated by the pace of your journey, this episode is a reminder that preparation is not punishment, it's positioning.  Because sometimes God isn't withholding the blessing.  He's strengthening your hands so you won't fumble what you've prayed for.Tune in and join the conversation as we close out Season 3 with faith, reflection, and practical steps to help you prepare for what's next.Reflection Question:If God answered your biggest prayer tomorrow, would the current version of you be ready to sustain it? 💛Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today

Motherhood teaches women how to love deeply, sacrifice endlessly, and show up even when they’re exhausted. But what happens when you become so focused on pouring into everyone else that you lose connection with yourself?In this heartfelt episode of the Spoken Love Podcast, we explore the emotional and spiritual journey many mothers, especially Black mothers and single mothers experience while balancing caregiving, survival, healing, and identity. This conversation dives into the reality of loving your children wholeheartedly while still learning how to love yourself fully.Through personal reflection and faith-based insight, we unpack the pressures many women silently carry and the importance of healing, rest, and rediscovering who you are outside of survival mode.  In this episode, we discuss:The emotional weight many mothers carry in silenceWhy Black women are often conditioned to survive instead of restThe struggle to balance motherhood and self-worthHow faith and healing reconnect women to their identityWhy your healing becomes part of your children’s inheritanceThe importance of self-love, boundaries, and emotional restorationIf you’ve ever felt exhausted from constantly being the strong one, this episode is a reminder that you matter too, not just as a mother, but as a woman still worthy of care, healing, softness, and peace.  Because the woman behind the motherhood deserves love too. 💛Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today

In this deeply reflective episode of Spoken Love, we unpack the quiet crisis happening in modern dating and long-term relationships. From surface-level standards and emotional avoidance to the lack of meaningful conversations around faith, healing, finances, family dynamics, and communication...this episode explores why so many connections struggle to last.This is not a conversation about blame.It’s a conversation about alignment. Together, we explore:Why chemistry is often mistaken for compatibilityHow unhealed pain shapes modern dating standardsThe importance of emotional maturity and effective communicationWhy deeper conversations must happen earlierHow faith, discernment, and intentionality create stronger foundations for loveIf you’ve ever felt exhausted by modern dating, confused by inconsistent connections, or hungry for a relationship rooted in honesty, growth, and purpose, this episode will speak directly to your heart.  Because real love was never meant to survive on attraction alone.  It was meant to be built on truth.Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today

Who you attract is often a reflection of where you are not just what you desire.In this powerful episode of the Spoken Love Podcast, we explore the connection between personal alignment and the relationships we invite into our lives. From staying in situations that no longer serve us to seeking love from a place of emptiness, this conversation unpacks how being out of alignment can lead to unfulfilling and emotionally draining connections.Through a faith-based lens, we dive into the importance of identity, wholeness, and spiritual grounding before pursuing or maintaining a relationship. Because love was never meant to complete you, it was meant to complement who you already are.  In this episode, we discuss:What it truly means to be out of alignment spiritually and emotionallyHow misalignment impacts the type of partners you attractWhy staying for comfort, history, or even children can delay your growthThe danger of looking for someone to complete youHow to build wholeness within yourself before choosing a partnerPractical steps to realign your life with faith, purpose, and peaceIf you’ve ever questioned why you keep attracting the wrong relationships or feel stuck between comfort and calling, this episode will give you clarity, conviction, and encouragement to choose alignment over attachment.Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today

Love is often celebrated for how it feels, but rarely do we talk about what it truly requires.In this episode of the Spoken Love Podcast, we explore the deeper, faith-based truth that real love comes with a cost and that cost is sacrifice. But what does that actually mean in modern relationships?This conversation breaks down the difference between godly sacrifice and self-abandonment, helping you understand how to love with intention, boundaries, and spiritual alignment. Because not all sacrifice is healthy and not all love is meant to be endured.In this episode, we discuss:• What the Bible really says about love and sacrifice• The difference between sacrifice and losing yourself in a relationship• Common misconceptions that keep people stuck in unhealthy love• How to love with both grace and boundaries• What healthy, mutual sacrifice looks like in modern dating and relationshipsIf you’ve ever questioned whether you’re loving wisely or overextending yourself, this episode will give you clarity, truth, and a faith-centered perspective on what love should require and what it should never cost you.Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today

Many women have mastered the art of survival...being strong, independent, and capable in the face of life’s challenges. But what happens when survival mode becomes a permanent way of living?In this episode of the Spoken Love Podcast, we explore why emotional softness cannot flourish when the nervous system is constantly in protection mode. Survival may build resilience, but it can also make peace, vulnerability, and healthy love feel unfamiliar.This conversation dives into the emotional and spiritual journey from constantly guarding your heart to finally allowing yourself to rest, receive, and live with openness again. In this episode, we discuss:• How survival mode shapes the way women show up in relationships• Why softness often feels uncomfortable after years of self-protection• The difference between strength and emotional armor• How healing allows women to transition from constant survival to inner peace• The role men can play in creating emotionally safe spaces where women can rest and flourishIf you’ve ever felt like you’re always the strong one, always holding everything together, this episode is a reminder that healing is not about becoming harder, it’s about creating a life where your heart can finally soften.  Because a soft woman isn’t weak.  She’s simply no longer living like she has to survive everything alone.Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today

Modern dating has everyone spotting red flags, but are they always signs to run, or sometimes reflections of unresolved triggers?In Season 3, Episode 3 of the Spoken Love Podcast, we unpack the powerful connection between red flags and discernment. This episode explores how to distinguish between true warning signs and emotional reactions rooted in past hurt. Because not everything that feels uncomfortable is a red flag and not every red flag is just anxiety.In this episode, we discuss:The difference between red flags and emotional triggersHow unhealed wounds distort perception in datingWhy discernment feels calm while fear feels urgentThe spiritual and emotional foundation of wise decision-makingPractical ways to strengthen discernment and avoid projectionIf you’ve ever wondered whether you’re protecting your peace or projecting your pain, this conversation will help you date with clarity, confidence, and emotional maturity.Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today

Heartbreak doesn’t just break your heart, it breaks the future you imagined. But the hardest part isn’t the ending… it’s accepting that it’s truly over.In this deeply personal episode of the Spoken Love Podcast, we explore the emotional journey of acceptance after heartbreak. From the pain of letting go to the quiet strength it takes to choose yourself, this conversation offers honesty, healing, and hope for anyone navigating loss in love.In this episode, we discuss:Why acceptance hurts more than the breakup itselfThe emotional stages of letting goWhy we hold onto people who’ve already leftHow to stop revisiting the past and start reclaiming your peacePractical steps to begin healing and moving forwardIf you’ve ever struggled to release someone you loved, this episode will remind you that acceptance isn’t weakness, it’s freedom.Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today

What does unconditional love really mean in adult relationships? Is it about staying no matter what or loving with wisdom, boundaries, and self-respect?In Season 3, Episode 1 of the Spoken Love Podcast, we have a special guest, a new found friend of mine @dirkiedeuce that specializes in mental health and Psychology, tune in as we explore the truth behind unconditional love and how it shows up in real life. From romantic expectations to emotional healing and spiritual alignment, this episode unpacks what healthy love looks like beyond the fairy tales.In this episode, you’ll hear about:The difference between unconditional love and self-abandonmentWhy boundaries strengthen relationshipsHow faith and emotional health shape lasting loveThe role of accountability in grown loveHow to love deeply without losing yourselfIf you’ve ever struggled to balance grace with self-respect in relationships, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and a new perspective on what real love requires.Want exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today.

In this final episode of Spoken Love, we arrive at Chapter Ten of When Heaven Waited, where the story comes full circle and divine love fulfills its promise. After years of separation, growth, sacrifice, and surrender, Bri and Chase stand united, not because life was easy, but because faith made them ready.This chapter closes with covenant, legacy, and peace. Their love, once young and untested, has been refined by time and anchored in God’s timing. Marriage becomes not the climax, but the confirmation, a sacred union built on purpose, prayer, and patience.Chapter Ten reminds us that delay is not denial.When heaven waits, it’s because love is being prepared shaped by healing, strengthened by faith, and destined to last.  This is not just the end of a story.It’s the beginning of a legacy rooted in divine alignment.Want exclusive updates, bonus chapters, and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today.

In this episode of Spoken Love, we enter Chapter Nine of When Heaven Waited, where love is no longer theoretical, it’s proven. Bri and Chase are building a life rooted in alignment, faith, and intentional partnership, when an unexpected health crisis with Naomi brings everything into sharp focus.This chapter reveals the truest measure of divine love: presence under pressure. As fear threatens to shake Bri’s foundation, Chase steps forward with prayer, service, and unwavering steadiness, showing that love isn’t just spoken, it’s lived. Together, they experience how faith transforms trials into testimony and fear into deeper trust.Chapter Nine reminds us that real love covers.  It shows up in hospitals, in silence, and in surrender.  It doesn’t disappear when life gets hard it anchors deeper.  This is the chapter where romance matures into responsibility, and love begins to look like legacy.Want exclusive updates, bonus chapters, and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today.

In this episode of Spoken Love, we step into Chapter Eight of When Heaven Waited, where love is stretched across time zones, ambition, and unanswered questions. As Bri builds her legacy on the West Coast and Chase remains anchored in New York, their relationship is no longer about proximity, it’s about discipline, trust, and faith.This chapter explores the quiet work of long-distance love: scheduled calls, intentional visits, and prayers spoken when loneliness tries to speak louder. Bri learns how to hold success without isolation, while Chase deepens spiritually, choosing patience over temptation and purpose over convenience.When new opportunities arise that threaten to extend the distance even further, both are forced to confront a defining truth: love aligned with God doesn’t weaken with space,  it matures through it.  Chapter Eight reminds us that divine love isn’t measured by how close we are, but by how committed we remain.Want exclusive updates, bonus chapters, and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today.

In this episode of Spoken Love, we unpack Chapter Seven of When Heaven Waited, where Bri and Chase discover that alignment doesn’t eliminate tension it reveals it. As careers expand, past connections resurface, and distance tests their bond, both must confront a powerful question: Can love exist without either person losing themselves?This chapter dives into the discomfort that comes with growth, the kind that stretches faith and demands honesty. Bri wrestles with choosing opportunity without guilt, while Chase learns to love without control, trusting God to lead where fear once tried to steer.Through difficult conversations, spiritual discernment, and Naomi’s quiet wisdom, Chapter Seven reminds us that real partnership isn’t about holding each other back, it’s about holding each other up.  Love that’s divine doesn’t ask you to shrink. It asks you to trust.  And it grows stronger under pressure.Want exclusive updates, bonus chapters, and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today.

In this episode of Spoken Love, we step into Chapter Six of When Heaven Waited, where love is no longer just being built, it’s being tested. As Bri and Chase settle into a meaningful rhythm, old wounds resurface and outside voices attempt to disrupt the peace they’ve worked hard to create.Bri is forced to confront unresolved tension with her ex, navigating co-parenting boundaries while protecting her daughter’s spirit and her own healing. Chase, faced with conflict that could easily trigger ego or competition, chooses restraint, respect, and emotional maturity instead.This chapter explores love under pressure not through chaos, but through character. It reminds us that divine love is revealed in how we respond when peace is challenged.Not every test is meant to break us some are meant to confirm alignment.Chapter Six shows us that when love is rooted in faith, it doesn’t rise to meet conflict, it stays steady and lets truth speak louder.Want exclusive updates, bonus chapters, and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today.

In this episode of Spoken Love, we explore Chapter Five of When Heaven Waited, where Bri and Chase begin navigating love with a level of maturity neither of them possessed in their youth. Their first real date becomes a gentle collision of honesty, boundaries, and undeniable chemistry — the kind that doesn’t need rushing to feel real.This chapter reveals how two healed adults learn to meet each other with clarity instead of confusion, accountability instead of assumption, and faith instead of fear.Bri protects her peace and her daughter’s wellbeing with discernment and strength.  Chase steps in with emotional intelligence, patience, and a spiritual steadiness that shows he’s not here for temporary access — he’s here for commitment.But love still needs room to breathe.Co-parenting tensions surface, old insecurities whisper, and the weight of their histories tests what they’re trying to build. Through it all, both Bri and Chase learn that intimacy isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, intentional, and anchored in alignment.Chapter Five reminds us that grown love isn’t loud or rushed — it’s measured, mindful, and built on purpose. This is the moment where affection meets respect, and where a rekindled spark becomes something worth protecting.Want exclusive updates, bonus chapters, and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today.

In this episode of Spoken Love, we walk into Chapter Four of When Heaven Waited, where destiny pulls two wandering souls back into alignment. Years after young love drifted into silence, Bri and Chase meet again, not as teenagers, but as adults reshaped by sacrifice, success, heartbreak, and faith.A simple LinkedIn message becomes the cord that ties past to present, opening the door to a reunion that feels healed, cautious, and sacred. At a quiet Brooklyn café, they speak purpose over pride, ask hard questions without flinching, and for the first time, embrace love that doesn’t rush, doesn’t perform, and doesn’t fear boundaries.This chapter explores the beauty of reconnection at the right age, in the right posture, with hearts finally surrendered to God’s timing. It teaches us that sometimes love meets us twice, the first time to plant the seed, the second to harvest who we became in the waiting.Because what’s divine won’t break in silence, it just waits until we’re steady enough to hold it.Want exclusive updates, bonus chapters, and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today.

In this episode of Spoken Love, we explore Chapter Three of When Heaven Waited, where time becomes the quiet sculptor of Bri and Chase’s lives.  This chapter carries us through the messy, beautiful journey of adulthood: promotions and pressure, broken relationships, single motherhood, failed engagements, and the deep spiritual work of becoming whole.Bri steps into motherhood with fierce love and renewed purpose, learning that healing is not a destination but a daily commitment. Chase builds an empire yet wrestles with an emptiness that success can’t soothe. Through it all, memories of their young love rise and fall like distant waves, never forgotten, just waiting.But even in different cities, different relationships, and different seasons, something divine ties their stories together.  Chapter Three teaches us that God often heals us in isolation before He aligns us with our purpose partners.  And sometimes, love’s greatest work happens in the years we spend apart.Tune in as we break down the transformation, resilience, and faith that prepare both Bri and Chase for the destiny waiting on the other side of their becoming.Want exclusive updates, bonus chapters, and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today.

In this episode of Spoken Love, we step into Chapter Two of When Heaven Waited, where Bri and Chase begin the transition from teenage dreams to adult realities. Graduation opens two very different paths — Bri to Columbia, Chase to MIT — and suddenly young love is faced with its first major test: distance.Through late-night emails, rooftop promises, and missed moments, we watch their connection shift from effortless to fragile. This chapter explores how life’s detours can stretch us, grow us, and sometimes quietly separate us from the very people who once felt like home.But Chapter Two also reminds us of something deeper:  God uses distance as a teacher not a punishment.Even when their messages slow and their worlds expand, the imprint they left on each other doesn’t fade.Tune in for a soulful reflection on timing, growth, and the kind of love that doesn’t disappear… it simply waits for alignment.Want exclusive updates, bonus chapters, and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today.

In this episode of Spoken Love, we explore Chapter One of “When Heaven Waited” a faith based romance novel written by yours truly — where Bri and Chase’s story first begins. Set in early-2000s Brooklyn, their connection unfolds through quiet moments, shared dreams, and the innocent spark of young love. What seems small and simple soon reveals itself as the seed of a destiny waiting to bloom. This episode explores how divine timing often introduces us to the right people long before we understand their role in our story.Want exclusive updates, bonus chapters, and behind-the-scenes content subscribe to the mailing list today.

We are wrapping up season 1.  Episode 7 we dive into how solo dating in your 40s isn’t about waiting for someone to find you.It’s about rediscovering your own rhythm, your confidence, and your peace.After years of loving, giving, and pouring into others, many of us are just beginning to understand what it means to date from a place of fullness — not fear.For me, this journey started after being single for a year — and let me tell you, it’s been equal parts uncomfortable and liberating.Recommended Reads for Your Solo Love EraHere are a few powerful books to deepen your self-love and soft life journey:1. The Mastery of Love – Don Miguel Ruiz→ Learn how to release fear and rediscover unconditional love.2. Set Boundaries, Find Peace – Nedra Glover Tawwab→ A guide to protecting your energy while staying open to love.3. The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown→ Embrace authenticity and self-worth without apology.4. Year of Yes – Shonda Rhimes→ Say yes to yourself and unlock new experiences of joy.5. Sacred Woman – Queen Afua→ A holistic journey to feminine healing and spiritual alignment.💌 Stay ConnectedLoved this episode? Subscribe to my email list for prayers, poetry, and conversations on love, healing, and faith → Join Here.

The soft life isn’t just about candles, vacations, and clean aesthetics — it’s about emotional safety, reciprocity, and peace that doesn’t need performance.In this episode, Nelly Michelle breaks down what Soft Life Love truly means — beyond the trends — and how to create it in your relationships, friendships, and personal healing journey.She dives into how many of us confuse peace with silence, strength with survival, and love with endurance. This episode is for the ones who are tired of performing calm but craving real connection.Whether you’re single, healing, or learning to love again — this conversation helps you unlearn struggle love, embrace emotional maturity, and find softness in a world that often asks you to be hard.---📚 Resources Mentioned & Recommended Reading1. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ – Daniel Goleman→ Understand your emotional triggers and grow your capacity for peace in love.2. The Art of Empathy – Karla McLaren→ Learn to connect deeply with yourself and others through emotional awareness.3. Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No – Henry Cloud & John Townsend→ Build emotional protection without shutting down your heart.4. The Wait – DeVon Franklin & Meagan Good→ A guide to dating with intention, faith, and emotional clarity.5. It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be) – Paul C. Brunson→ A modern Black author’s take on creating clarity and healthy communication in love.💌 Stay ConnectedLoved this episode? Subscribe to my email list for prayers, poetry, and conversations on love, healing, and faith → Join Here.

In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt prayer for true love and reflect on what it means to wait with faith, not desperation. Inspired by the upcoming Netflix film Ruth & Boaz, we talk about love, preparation, and aligning with God’s timing in relationships.Whether you’re single, dating with intention, or healing before love, this conversation will leave you encouraged and grounded in grace.📌 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode✨ Watch: Ruth & Boaz Netflix Trailer✨ Read: The Wait by DeVon Franklin & Meagan Good✨ Pray: 31 Prayers for My Future Husband by Jennifer Smith✨ Grow in Faith: The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian✨ Journal: Guided Prayer Journal for Women💌 Stay ConnectedLoved this episode? Subscribe to my email list for prayers, poetry, and conversations on love, healing, and faith → Join Here.

In this episode of Spoken Love Podcast, we unpack the stigma around mental health in the Black community and explore how Black men and women can embrace therapy, community support, and spiritual practices to heal and grow.We’ll talk about:Breaking generational patterns and the “man up” mentalityWhy therapy is strength, not weaknessAffordable and culturally competent mental-health resourcesUtilize faith-based counseling, meditation, or mindfulness as healing tools and take small, practical steps to start your own journey.🔗 Helpful ResourcesTherapy for Black Girls: therapyforblackgirls.com – Find culturally competent therapists and group chats.Therapy for Black Men: therapyforblackmen.org – Free/low-cost services, peer groups, and therapist directory.National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): nami.org – Free helplines and support programs.Open Path Collective: openpathcollective.org – Affordable sliding-scale therapy options.Insight Timer App: insighttimer.com – Free meditation and mindfulness library.Black Mental Wellness: blackmentalwellness.com – Resources on faith-based and holistic approaches.💌 Stay ConnectedLoved this episode? Subscribe to my email list for prayers, poetry, and conversations on love, healing, and faith → Join Here.

In this episode of the Spoken Love Podcast, we dive into one of the most talked-about topics in Black love: What Black Men Wish Black Women Knew – And Vice Versa.Through honest, respectful dialogue, we unpack the common misunderstandings that often surface online between grown Black men and women. From love and respect to vulnerability and emotional availability, we explore what each side truly wants—and why bridging the gap matters for stronger, healthier relationships.Tune in as we discuss:Why respect matters as much as love for Black menWhy emotional availability is non-negotiable for Black womenThe unseen battles both sides face in relationshipsHow collaboration—not competition—creates lasting grown loveIf you’ve ever wondered what men and women in our community are really trying to say to each other, this episode is for you.💌 Stay ConnectedLoved this episode? Subscribe to my email list for prayers, poetry, and conversations on love, healing, and faith → Join Here.

In this raw and reflective episode of the Spoken Love Podcast, we dive into what it really means to heal before stepping into new love. By our mid-thirties and beyond, most of us carry emotional baggage—wounds, triggers, and stories that shape how we give and receive love.Through poetry and conversation, we explore:How love acts as a mirror, revealing hidden parts of ourselvesThe role of triggers and what they teach us about healingWhy wholeness—not dependency—is the foundation of grown loveHow to unpack emotional baggage so we can love with clarity and courageThis isn’t about pretending the past didn’t happen—it’s about learning, releasing, and choosing to love from a healed heart.Tune in, reflect, and ask yourself: What baggage are you ready to unpack?💌 Stay ConnectedLoved this episode? Subscribe to my email list for prayers, poetry, and conversations on love, healing, and faith → Join Here.

Love in the 90s was handwritten notes, porch conversations, and late-night payphone calls. It was soft, unrefined, and unforgettable. But as we grow, so does love—and what once was enough doesn’t always sustain us now. In this first episode of the Spoken Love Podcast, we dive into how love evolves over time. From teenage butterflies to grown accountability, we explore what we needed back then, what we need now, and why grown love just hits different. ✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:A nostalgic reflection on 90s love.The shift from presence and butterflies to maturity and accountability.  Emotional intimacy and alignment matter more than ever.Lessons from young love we can still carry into grown love today.  Love may not look like it did back then, but when it’s grown—it speaks louder, lasts longer, and truly hits different.💌 Stay ConnectedLoved this episode? Subscribe to my email list for prayers, poetry, and conversations on love, healing, and faith → Join Here.