“The Safe Space” with Deon StaffordFormally "Cafe Conversations"
by Deon Stafford
“Life is isn’t always fair, people situations and circumstances can take a toll on you! But you have to fight… because you’ve been put in position to do so.”The Safe Space is a reminder that you matter, more than anything, yep! That's right, ANYTHING. "You can't be nothing for nobody, until you been something to yourself first!" Your peace, love, joy, light, health, & healing.
Episodes
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Who's Right & Who's Wrong?
If a person doesn’t believe as you do, does this make them wrong and you right? I say no. This is a multifaceted world we live in. The intent of your heart matters more to me, than what you believe. I know how to listen, hear, learn, and dump what doesn’t serve me. Who am I to deem you wrong in...
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Who Broke The Baby (RIP Harold)
This show is a piggy back show off of my previous show entitled “Who Broke The Baby” and dedicated to a young man who touched more people than he may have know. Although this show is random, the intent is genuine. Thanks for listening
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"Who Broke the Baby" The Affects of Childhood Trauma
There is no one more innocent than a newborn baby. This is the only time in their life, where they are blameless, pure, most protected and emotional and mentally stable. Unless, trauma is experience by the mother during the fetal incubation period. If this happens, that trauma can potentially be...
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The Healing Body Through Music, Self Discovery and Creativity
In this episode Tee and I discuss how our creative attributes played a part in our healing process. For both Tee and I, we are lovers of music, art, and poetry, hence why we are friends. Ironically, music was a keep component in our healing journey. I know you've heard the saying, "Music soothes...
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Meditation & The Healing Process
Note: This episode is (Part 3) and a continuation of "Surviving The Pain Body" (Part 1) & "Releasing The Pain Body" (Part 2). If you have not had a chance to listen to these to awesome information packed episodes, when time permits, please do. In this episode, Tee and I discuss how important...
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Releasing The Pain Body
Many of us naturally internalize emotional pain or trauma we feel others may not understand or misunderstand all together. We tend to fail at expressing our true feelings, we fail at setting boundaries, and we simply continue on with life as though we’re okay. But, it’s okay to not be okay, your...
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Surviving The Pain Body
Self love, self care looks different for each of us, but until we can face our shadow our past or current trauma, self love can’t exist, self care can’t exist… we must first survive the pain body. Most of us have or have had to deal with a pain body, and in this episode Tee and I dive into what…
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Self Acceptance
We live in a society where it is more important to fit in than it is to accept who you are. Self discovery is the beautiful journey of you, it’s the dips and curves of who your body, creativity of your mind, it’s the dark and light sides of you.
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Stop Being A Human Trash Can
In this episode, I talk about being a human trash can, meaning, stop allowing people to throw up all of their problems on you, stop allow people to transfer their negative energy to you. We all need someone to talk to, but there comes a time, when boundaries have to be put in place. Have you ever...
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You Are the Creator of Your Reality
It is time that you realize, that you are the creator of your reality. It is time for you to understand, that you are not your circumstances, you are not your failures or your situation. You were created by the 'Master Creator" therefore you are also a creator, it's in your DNA. As you listen to...
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Do What Makes You Happy
For a long time I spent my time, energy, and life pleasing others, taking care of others, and trying to make others happy. It wasn’t until my breakdown that I realized that I deserved happiness too. In this episode we, I deserved to smile… and very quickly I found out that no one was gonna do…
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Tales of a Former Self Doubter "Hey Stop Doubting Yourself"
We all should be dreamers, aspiring to be more than what we are, striving to achieve the ultimate goal in our lives. We to some degree, we are creators, innovators, movers and shakers... but sometimes we are stagnant and stale in our abilities to be great, because, we find ourselves doubting our...
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It's Okay to Love you... a Little More
Self Love is so important in this hour. With so many people dealing with all the changes in life
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Men Get Lonely Too... Pt 2
Contrary to popular belief, most men have been hurt, most men are afraid of commitment and a lot of men are lonely AF. In this episode of The Safe Space, my guy EJ rejoins me for another thought provoking topic on loneliness and and how he as a single man deals with it. What happens when the…
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Men Get Lonely Too... Pt1
Contrary to popular belief, most men have been hurt, most men are afraid of commitment and a lot of men are lonely AF. In this episode of The Safe Space, my guy EJ rejoins me for another thought provoking topic on loneliness and and how he as a single man deals with it. What happens when the…
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To Thine Own Self...
As Polonius, chief minister said to his son Laertes, in one of the most memorable plays written by the great Shakespear, "To Thine Own Self Be True". The first meaning is that someone can better judge himself if he has done what he should or could have done. The second meaning is that one must be...
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Chats w/Charlie
In this episode, i was joined by fellow Girl Podcaster Charlie of the Guuuurllll Podcast (now on Anchor.fm and Apple Podcast). Just two girl podcasters, chatting about more self care, how important it is to practice it, and some how, as only women can, added a little relationship talk in there…
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One Hell Of A Conversation Pt1
I'm known for my relationship conversation episodes, like, "Inside The Mind of Love" and my friend EJ, is known for his wise opinions about relationships period. This was a long awaited conversation for me, and it was absolutely awesome to have. If you are a woman, and you are in a relationship…
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One Hell Of A Conversation Pt2
I'm known for my relationship conversation episodes, like, "Inside The Mind of Love" and my friend EJ, is known for his wise opinions about relationships period. This was a long awaited conversation for me, and it was absolutely awesome to have. If you are a woman, and you are in a relationship…
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Take Care of You (Self Care Tips)
One of the most important people in your life... is you! That's why it's important that you are taking care of you! Many of us have families and we're working from home, while homeschooling our kids, all while trying to survive this Pandamdimic! In this episode, are a few golden nuggets to help…
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Mental Health Trailer
This is an introduction to the up and coming episodes on mental health series. After experiencing my own battle with severe clinical anxiety and depression I decided to use my platform to advocate for those who suffer daily in silence with their mental health, emotional health and their spiritual...
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After The Darkness Comes The Light (It Gets Better With Time to Heal)
This episode is a follow-up episode of a previous episode I did entitled the "Darkest Place". One of the listeners asked if I was gonna do a follow-up on my recovery and how I was coming along since opening up about having a mental break down, so here it is! In this episode I share what I've...
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I Survived Covid-19
COVID-19 has affected the entire world one way or another. But, my perspective on this entire Pandemic, hit different when my best friend and her whole household tested positive for Covid-19. Hear her share her story as she recounts how this deadly virus went through her family. Hear how it...
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Church Folk, Saved Folks & Forgiveness
A Conversation on the difference between Church Folks, Saved Folks and how to forgive folks. I’ve been in church all my life, we went Sunday after Sunday, not to mention choir rehearsal, Bible study, BTU, Vacation Bible School, 3pm Sunday service, and those infamous 3day revivals. If there was a...
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The Darkest Place
This Pandamdemic has taken a toll on all of us, in some shape form and fashion. In this episode, I'll update you on what been going on in my life during this season of uncertainty. I'll touch on mental health and my personal continued bout with and recovery process from having a mental break down...
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The American Pandamdemic & Racism
The last three months have been scary for some, depressing for others and stressful for the rest of us. During these times we've witnessed prejudice, discrimination, deceptiveness and shoddiness from the media and most of all our own government. hundreds or thousands have been infected, and...
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Milk & Cookies
Every human on this Earth have desires, we long for touch, smell, and breath.... But usually that one person who we find ourselves desiring, doesn't desire us the same. In this episode, I promise, it will not be like any other episode that I've done.... I don't think I could have been any rawer…
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After The Pain
Sometimes finding the right person to share your life with can seem un-achievable, it can appear as though there are more rotten apples that bright red shinny ones. In this weeks episode, I offer my thoughts on finding love after the pain, you know, that break-up that you thought was gonna take…
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Sunday Takeout w/ Media Marketer JayDee Wiliams
Jarrod Williams aka JayDee, is a born native of Dallas, TX. Singing, music, and art has ALWAYS been my thing! I’ve sung with some of the greatest artists in the DFW, and now serve on the praise team at friendship west! The Sunday TakeOut came from the idea that on Sundays, most people are…
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Inside The Mind of Love series (Love Over 40)
In a pre Corona life, April, May and June were the months of love and Spring weddings! In this episode I'm joined by my guest co-host Tweety Brown, to talk about finding love over 40. Listen, we all desire it, need it, want it, both Men & Women, but why is it so difficult for any of us to meet…
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"Quarantine" Some Things I learned, Some Things I Questioned, and Some Things I Sided Eyed...
If you are on this Earth and living in this very moment, you are probably somewhere in "Quarantine"! The World wide Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all of us, its caused some of us to be afraid, cautious and leery of everybody and everything. Covid-19 has us practicing cleanliness on a…
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In Times Like These
The Coronavirus also know as Covid-19, is changing all of our lives in some way or another, but one particular way of life I've seen it change and have a great impact on, is the church. The church is the key essential and spiritual element for many of us and a way of life and spiritual…
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Cornavirus
Not in a million years, would I have ever imagined living or experiencing a PANDEMIC... My area first got word that a Collin County resident tested positive for the deadly Covid-19 Coronavirus the week of March 9th... and life as many of us knew it, changed over night. In this episode I share my...
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Looking Back at Cafe Conversations A Year Later
It was a year ago the idea was presented to me to start this podcast, and very naively, I did. I learned so much in this past year, and realize that there is so much more for me to learn. There is so much I want to do with Cafe Conversation, because I know that I can. If I made it a year, I know...
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Secrets & Silent Screams (A story of a boy fighting to become a man)
According to the Center For Family Justice, 1 in 4 females and 1 out of 6 males are sexually assaulted in their life time. Yet, only 230 out of every 1,000 assaults are ever reported to the police. In this episode, I had the pleasure of having a very intimate conversation with a brother by the…
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"The Unique Show" with Tatiana Unique
In this episode, I had a chance to sit down and talk to new Podcaster Tatianna Unique about her new podcast "The Unique Show". The Unique Show address detail topics that examines the underlying issues of why people are the way they are. Tatiana being a well traveled young and adventurous young...
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"Simply Beautiful" with Certified MUA Keana Hollie
In this episode, certified freelance MUA, and owner operator of LaBella Faces, Keana Hollie, shares some skin care tips to help us keep our skin glowing and beautiful as well as explaining what types of skin care product and make-up we should be using based on our skin type. Be sure to follow and...
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Cyfa Fix "I'm On The Way"
The City of Dallas is full of awesome and exceptional talent, and Lundun Taylor, also known as "Cyfa Fix" is nothing short of exceptional and awesome. This Dallas native having grown up in the church, started out on the drums expressing his musical abilities. Lundun comes from a musical family,...
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Growing In Grace w/Mahlon Gray
In this episode I got a chance to have a really great conversation with a my former radio mate, Mahlon Gray also known as Ladies Man May. We get into how life and life's experiences can cause you to change, and evolve, through life , and death. We discuss the confounds of parenthood and how it...
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Coming Up This Week Inside Thursday Night Cafe Conversations FBL 1/9/2020
On the table this week, we're discussing whether or not educated women make good wives & mothers, we'll also weigh in on the potential possibility of WAR and we'll have a surprise guest stoping by as well. All this and much more this Thursday at 8pm. If you haven't liked us on Facebook, go to...
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Conversations Between Friends
Hey Cafe Conversations! Happy New Year! In this episode you'll be privy to a great conversation, between my long time childhood best friend and myself, and after all these years, we are are still kicking it strong nearly 30 years later. Come travel down memory lane with us as we reminisce over…
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Thank You & Farewell 2019
This message is from me to you my listener happy new year!! woot woot 2020!!!!
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The History of Night Watch
December 31st marks the last day of every year, and every year all over America, black churches celebrate by having a night watch service, to end the old year and bring in the new. In this brief bonus minute episode you’ll learn the true meaning of “The Night Watch Service”.
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Cafe Conversations Thursday Night Facebook Live/Podcast "Rotational Dating"
In this episode my cousin Jill and I, along with my Facebook Co-hosts from all over, discuss the importance of dating multiple people. Did you know that as a single person who is NOT married or in a COMMITTED relationship, that you SHOULD be DATING multiple people (not sleeping with them, JUST...
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Cafe Conversations Thursday Night Facebook Live!
About a month or so ago, I started doing Facebook Lives for fun and as a way to connect with people. I thought it would be cool to do a recorded podcast with my Facebook Followers as my participating audience. In this episode, we're discussing Lizzo's Laker game twerk that sent the internet and...
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This Season's Holiday Safety Tips
With all the craziness going on in the world today, it's imperative that we are diligent in making sure we enjoy a safe and happy holiday, by staying mindful of our surroundings and if at all possible, doing things as a group. Something as simple as getting gas during daylight hours can save your...
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Holiday Recap with Jill & Oliver
Jill and Oliver came through to recap our Thanksgiving, the latest cowboys loss, Kanye's latest foolishness and Christmas our up and coming holiday plans! Cafe Conversations want to hear from you! Click the link below and leave us a message, comment or show idea and we'll add it to the next…
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Social Media or Social Mayhem
After receiving several request to do a show on a viral video of a little boy being disciplined by his mom, while at school and in front of his teacher, might I add, after he threatened to kill her, didn't really didn't go over to well, and the Social Media community went haywire. Well, I thought...
About this show
“Life is isn’t always fair, people situations and circumstances can take a toll on you! But you have to fight… because you’ve been put in position to do so.”The Safe Space is a reminder that you matter, more than anything, yep! That's right, ANYTHING. "You can't be nothing for nobody, until you been something to yourself first!" Your peace, love, joy, light, health, & healing.
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Deon Stafford
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