PODCAST · society
TheRuffLife
by Mrs. Ruff
Stories and randomness, and a little peace protection.
Episodes
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The Grandparent Experience
A day with the Serenity’s grandparents. Serenity and Avia talk about the experience they had hanging out together, enjoying the day.
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To Own a gun or Not to Own
When situations happen in our lives that change our views, possibly forever.
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Chatting with Kely
Motherhood in its infancy stages. Kely will share her experience of being a 1st time mother and how she made it through the trauma of childbirth; the joy and the pain of it all.
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Trauma
Let’s talk about Trauma and how to heal.
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My Retirement Chronicles with Snoop.
Snoop and I are still hanging out. He’s still skittish and scared of everything and nothing, all at once. Anyway, I hope you enjoy listening to my fabulous/retired life.
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Retirement Chronicles
Episode 2: Movies watched and reviewed.
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My Retirement Chronicles
Episode 1: When we retire we have all these things we’re going to do, places to go, but when the time comes to do or go, things can change.
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Vegas with my husband
Vegas: Part One & Two
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The 3 Amigos responses to the article about 28 places women refuse to go on their first date.
Me and my girls, Rachel and Kayatta aka Bird, take on the list of restaurants (28) we would/wouldn’t want to go to, on a first date. Is this list based on age? Who are the ladies that were surveyed and what are their ages?
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SCFBW-Ranting, Singing, Lighting and Playing
On your self-care journey, hopefully, you will find things to do, that will help you increase your self-care. There are ways to help us along the way, and one of them is to STOP Ranting on social media. It zaps your spirit and gives no peace. Get somewhere and sat down. Sing a song that breathes...
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Letting Go, Correcting Others, and Choosing You
As young girls, we had lists of who we would marry, how many kids, etc., Some of us have held on to those lists, and cannot figure out why no one met the criteria. Try letting go of that list and just be in the moment. No one can be all the things you want and neither can you. Choose love, and...
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SCFBW-Mentoring others, Checking your Spirit, and Learning to forgive yourself
There is always someone who needs information that we have, but finding that person may not know that they need what you have to offer. Make sure the person (mentee) wants to be mentored. Let us pass on that which was passed down to us. While becoming a mentor seems great, let us not forget to...
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SCFBW-Volunteering, Learning and Reading
As we continue on our journey of self-care, we will add to the list of things we do to practice our self-care. Some of things that we can do or improve on is Volunteering, Learning, and Reading. These things are ways we can help ourselves and others. Volunteering is a great way to meet others but...
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SCFBW-Writing a Letter, Phoning a Friend, and Asking for Help
Some cool ways to elevate our self-care are sometimes by writing a letter to our future selves, phoning a friend and by asking for help. Writing a letter can be a way of accomplishing goals that you have set for yourself as well as increasing your spiritual wellness. As we grow, we must not…
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SCFBW-Healing Wounds, Finding a Hobby and Exploring Black Art
Healing wounds are one way to start our self-care, is to heal our wounds, and healing our mother wound, is of the most importance. Healing is for us, and sometimes we must go through the process, to be able to move forward. Along our self-care journey, we need to find something fun to put our...
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SCFBW-Finding Joy, Writing Ambitions and Connecting Online
In a world that is not always kind to black women, we are told to find our joy. Learning that we do not have to earn the joy we seek, we must convince ourselves that it is already ours. While we are finding our joy, we need to write down any ambitions. Writing helps us to remember what we wrote.…
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SCFBW-Stopping, Leaving and Joining
Stop dating people who only fetishize you. People who say you look exotic and they have never dated a black woman. Pick and choose your battles. Whatever you do, don’t forget the red flags. They are there to warn you of the signs of someone who doesn’t have your best interest, but their own. And...
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SCFBW-Making, Celebrating and Showing
Sometimes we have to start putting things in place, especially when we have been given tools to assist us in feeling better about ourselves. So making a “gratitude “ jar is one way to show gratefulness. As we move along with the teachings of caring for ourselves, we must not forget to Celebrate…
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SCFBW-Reconnecting
Reconnecting to Your Higher Power is of great importance because that’s where you find your vibration and peace. Reconnecting with Your Tribe and moving in a formation, specific to you, and for you can get you Grounded. Being grounded is what stability looks like. It’s that thing that informs…
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SCFBW-Traveling, Supporting and Building
Traveling is a great way for black women or any woman can find themselves. You get to know yourself and see some things that might be good or not so good. Either way, learn to love on yourself and be okay with being with yourself. Supporting black businesses whether you live in a black…
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SCFBW-Developing, Watching and Creating
If we want to change the way we think about wanting more, we need to develop a different mindset. We need to develop a mindset of Abundance. Also, Watching something funny allows us to not take life too seriously and just laugh. Laughing at yourself is a good place to start. And then we want to...
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SCFBW-Releasing, Changing, and Visiting
Relationships that are unhealthy for us, must come to an end. If we are carrying someone else’s burdens and not dealing with our own, we need to breakup with that person, so that we can continue on our self care road. Also, sometimes it’s our environment that is holding us back. When we see this,...
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SCFBW-Dating, Planning, and Buying
Date yourself, by spending time alone, doing what you like doing. Plan a girls trip and make sure you do at least one group event. But do not forget to buy a plant for your house, room, etc..it will help you to decrease stress and improve your mood
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SCFBW-Friendships, Riding, and Mentoring
We need to make time for our friendships. This might mean scheduling time to hang out. We all need someone who we can connect with and laugh with . While scheduling time, make sure this person respects your time and that you cannot and will not be her ride or die. Like, what does that entail...
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SCFBW-Listening, Relaxing, and. Visiting
Listening to your intuition is a good thing to do. Don’t let others make decisions for you and if you do, conduct a pros vs cons list to help you with decision making. Relaxing is a must but adding some essential oils could help you to feel better. Visiting your ancestral land might answer...
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SCFBW-Family History and a Morning Playlist
Where we come from is just as important to where we are going. We need connect with our ancestors. We need to gather historical information so that we can understand who we are. Also, creating an environment that boost your mood is important, because it sets the tone for your day.
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SCFBW-Caffeine Consumption and Hugging
Drinking too much coffee is not good for getting a good nights sleep, so let’s scale back and enjoy a nights of sleep. Also, hug someone, it will do your body and their body good.
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SCFBW-Treating Ourselves and Planning
We owe it to treat ourselves to some fun and what better way than to get pampered at a nail salon. If we plan a self care day, we prioritize us and our needs. Don’t be afraid of taking time for yourself, I’m sure you deserve it.
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SCFBW-Lotion and Fasting
Lotion is for everyone, especially for those who think don’t need it. Check your heels. Fasting is a good for helping you to stay focused, make decisions or even lose weight. Try it, you might like it!
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SCFBW-Communications and Braided hair
Take some time out to get your thoughts together, so you can communicate your needs. Practice going over what your needs are, so you will be able to communicate, effectively. And, while you’re practicing your communication, go get your hair braided, to help make your daily routine, better.
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SCFBW-Humidifier/Cute Pjs/Communication/Braided Hair
Taking care of yourself can be one of the most important things to do. You can’t pour from an empty cup.
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SCFBW- Swim/Massage/Teeth/Breast
Taking preventive actions, as it relates to our bodies, will prove helpful & healthy, in the long run. Don’t short change yourself. Do things that will increase your wellness. Take care of yourself.
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SCFBW-Yoga/Burnout/Hair
Try yoga, take care of your hair and watch out for burnout!
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SCFBW-Skincare and Sleep
Start a nighttime routine of cleansing your face, washing the days dirt off of you. While you're preparing for a night of sleep, make sure you have a silk pillowcase, because you already know your bonnet is coming off, and why Noyola be prepared.
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Clean and Listen
Keeping a neat house/home and listening to our bodies is beneficial to us all and will do wonders for your health (mental & physical). Take care of yourself.
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SCFBW-Sugar and Vacation
We need less sugar and more vacation days. Everything in moderation.
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SCFBW-Bed and Clothes
If you are not already doing it (making your bed), start today. Creating a routine is good thing. Also, as most women will tell you, retail is a form of therapy, :). Moderation is the key to participating in retail therapy. Don’t spend above your means.
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SCFBW-Sunscreen and Takeout
Yes we need more sunscreen and less takeout.
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SCFBW-Plants
Eat more green plants, it will do wonders for your health (mental & physical). You’re Welcome!!!!
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SCFBW-Water and Sun
Staying hydrated and the amount of Sun we take in, is essential to living a healthier life. Know the signs of dehydration and Sun exposure. Take care of yourself.
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SCFBW-Advocating and Supplement Plans
We must advocate for better healthcare. No one knows our bodies better than us. Tell your physician the truth, about the issues your having, so you can get the necessary help. And while you’re getting help, talk to your primary doctor about what supplements would be beneficial for you.…
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SCFBW-Exercising and Napping
Two of the most essential things to do, to help with your mood, weight, health, are exercising your body and redo your body. These two things can be game changers as it relates to you being your whole self.
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SCFBW- Reclaiming our bodies
We are all Unique; no one is the same. Free yourself from the stereotypes and love yourself, so you can love others.
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SCFBW-Bubble Baths and Natural Hair
Not everyone enjoys taking a bath, nor wearing their natural hair, for their own reason(s). But, they both have some positive benefits. Even if you only take 5-15 minutes, because that’s when the water will begin to get colder, taking a bath will free you of the days stress. And wearing your hair...
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SCFBW-Walking and Cooking
Two strategies that will help you reduce stress. 1) Exerising is essential to combating stress. Long walks will release the endorphins you need to feel better. 2) Cooking allows us to eat what we like, and it helps us to feel like we have accomplished something. Soooo, let’s be good to ouselves.
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SCFBW-Art and Stretching
Let’s make art (any form). Let yourself go and don’t let anyone stop you, you’ll be amazed at what you like and are good at. A time for you to de stressing and stretching; all to relax. Put yourself in a space of wellness.
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SCFBW-Our Femininity & our Scalp
Loving ourselves the right way. Use what you got!!!!
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SCFBW- Part 2: Body
We need to make sure we have a doctor who is for us and would like us to be physically well, as well as finding our voice through protesting.
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My PEACE
A poem about my PEACE.
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SCFBW-Mindfulness & Decreasing Anxiety
Being present and in the moment, and watching familiar shows, helps us focus on work tasks and decrease our anxiety.
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