Episodes

Do you have stories inside of you that you would love to share as part of your legacy  but  no one has heard them because you don’t think of yourself as a writer?  What would you say if I told you that by starting a journaling practice a few times a week you can learn to express yourself authentically, which can  transform not only your own life but  the lives of others?Well, you’ll want to listen to this episode  in which  Nkem Chukwumerije, writer and writing coach, takes you on her journey from her start in the fashion industry through her transformative process  of becoming a full-fledged writer.  Nkem also shares her passion for helping others go inside so they can not only learn more about themselves but help to transform the lives of others through their stories.

As humans, we all have a habit of collecting and accumulating clutter. Often, our cupboards are full of gadgets and accessories we don’t use anymore, and our closets are filled with items of clothing that either don’t fit anymore or no longer bring us joy when we see ourselves in them.  Yet, we hang on to these items creating clutter that can cause our stress levels to go up, prevent us from being productive, and steal time from us while we hunt for things that are lost in the clutter.  In this episode Dr. Peggie Kirkland (PK) talks with Dana Laquidara about the importance of decluttering your environment  in order to bring more peace and calm into your life.  You'll want to hear this episode with Dana Laquidara in which you’re sure to gain some tips that you can use to start on your decluttering journey.

Let’s face it, being promoted to a supervisory position can be both exciting and daunting. On the one hand, you feel excited about having been recognized for your experience and expertise, on the other, you can have fears about leading others in a way that will optimize their talents to advance the company’s interests. Terry says that can be a real challenge for new supervisors. This is why seeking help from a professional coach can make the process faster and get you to your goals sooner. In...

Have you ever been in a situation where you feel deep in your heart that the life you're living is not the life you were meant to live? Well, that's where Avalaura Gaither found herself, in spite of the fact that she worked tirelessly in her dream profession, had a great income, drove a nice car and had a great family. So why did she find herself in an emotional heap on the floor crying out to God for help? You'll want to listen to this episode to hear how Avalaura overcame her circumstances...

Getting a divorce can take a toll on your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health leaving you feeling broken and burnt out. The good news is that you can rebound from a life challenge such as this and start thriving again. In today’s episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, Kelly Foster discusses her road back to finding herself and living in her purpose. One, of many, important points that Kelly makes is about the importance of looking inside yourself, first, when you're on the p...

In this episode, Dr. Peggie Kirkland (PK) delves into the impact that negative self-talk has on women. According to PK, your internal dialogue frames the narrative messages that you tell yourselves over and over. This narrative has the ability to change your mood and more significantly, can lead to depression and anxiety; the more you do it, the more it becomes embedded in your subconscious until it becomes a habit. It is therefore important to start reversing that process by doing things...

In this episode, Robin Tillotson explores the challenges and triumphs of black women, over 50, who have put themselves on the back burner while attending to the needs of their families. For many of these women international travel with her company is their starting point for putting themselves first without feeling guilty. Robin is an avid traveler and the Chief Cultural Officer for This I do for me: Women Over 50, Black and Fabulous. Robin is also a self-proclaimed “activist for joyful aging.”...

A lot of times when we think about forgiveness, we think about forgiving someone else. But, how often do we actually think about forgiving ourselves? In this Episode, Dr. Peggie Kirkland shares the importance of being able to forgive yourself. According to health experts, self- forgiveness is essential to your physical and psychological well being. In fact, some psychologists say that self-forgiveness has been linked to lowering your risk of heart attack. .. reducing stress, depression and anxie...

Part of a larger Divine plan is how you sometimes come to view your life, If you’ve lived long enough. You also realize that life sometimes takes us on unpredictable journeys, that may initially make our heads spin, but once we get over the initial shock of the experience, and we take some time to reflect, we may realize that things that happen are not just coincidences. That was the experience of Rochel Marie Lawson in her journey to what she calls blissful living. In this episode, Rochel Ma...

Happy Summer everyone! Please make some time to decompress, soak up some rays and relax your mind, body and spirit. It’s so important to recharge so you're not running on empty. Take that salsa class, learn to swim if you don’t know how to, travel as far as you’re comfortable going, buy a guitar or a keyboard and get a tutor, start writing your memoir, try some new recipes, you get the idea… Just do some things that are different this summer. To allow us to recharge on our end, we’ll be publ...

Mindfulness meditation is a practice that allows you to bring calm to your mind and your body as you let go of negative thoughts, and allow the thoughts which keep racing through your mind to slow down. Just get a comfortable seat, wear comfortable clothes and focus on your breathing. In this episode, PK leads you through a 5-minute Daily Mindfulness practice that can be done at any time of the day. Believe it or not, just a few minutes 3-4 times a week can help build a habit that can lead t...

For anyone who is not aware, affirmations are a tool for shifting your thoughts from focusing on what you’re lacking, to a focus on your strengths. Since we all have positive and negative internal dialogues running through our minds each day, those thoughts are shaping our reality with their scripts. When the script is positive, we feel upbeat, confident and sure of ourselves. However, when those scripts are negative, they can feed our self-doubt and can discourage us from trying to reach our ...

This episode is definitely for you if you answer "Yes" to these questions: Are you living your life trying to please others, even if it makes you uncomfortable? Do you find yourself setting out to do everything perfectly, so that you can receive approval from your family, peers, your boss, your clients? Do you constantly feel yourself in a state of internal stress and panic about not meeting the expectations of others? If you're nodding your head "Yes" to these questions, then you may well be s...

It's true that Mother's Day is a day when women are the focus of their family's affection and adoration, but sadly, this attention may not extend beyond the day or to the same degree. That's why you need to enjoy the day, but remember that it is still your responsibility to keep yourself front and center when the day is over. Think about it. What would your life be like if you stopped taking care of everyone else's needs first, and instead, made your own needs your first priority.? Would yo...

As humans, we all have a habit of collecting and accumulating clutter. Often, our cupboards are full of gadgets and accessories we don’t use anymore, and our closets are filled with items of clothing that either don’t fit anymore or no longer bring us joy when we see ourselves in them. Yet, we hang on to these items creating clutter that can cause our stress levels to go up, prevent us from being productive, and steal time from us while we hunt for things that are lost in the clutter. In this ...

Brilliance without Resilience Won’t get you Very far: 8 Tips for Building Your Resilience Whether at home or abroad, women are being called on to be more resilient. Nowhere is this more evident than in Ukraine where women are being forced to take on full responsibility for taking care of their children and other family members some of whom may be elderly and or disabled. In this episode, PK shares 8 strategies that can help you to be more resilient as you face challenges in your own life. Acc...

For many people, the start of spring signals new life, new beginnings and opportunities to enjoy the extra hours of daylight. It’s a time when you start to think about cleaning out closets, and cupboards and any other parts of your home that became cutterd during the winter months. Some of you may even be picking up swatches of paint as you think about redecorating one or several rooms. In this episode, PK urges listeners to give not only their surroundings but themselves, a spring touch-up....

Happy international Women’s Day! And Happy Women’s History Month! This time of year is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions women have made to the culture, history and society of the United States, as well as their contributions to the world-at-large. But have you stopped to think about what it takes to fulfill these roles effectively? When you look at your own life, do you find that you are putting yourself on the back burner in order to meet the needs of all those who are depending ...

Are you tired of making everyone else a priority? Are you looking for ways to add some excitement and meaning to your life? Then you'll want to hear from Robin Tillotson, an avid traveler and the Chief Cultural Officer for This I do for me : Women Over 50, Black and Fabulous. Robin is also a self-proclaimed “activist for joyful aging.” In this episode, Robin explores the challenges and triumphs of black women, over 50, who have put themselves on the back burner while attending to the needs of th...

Did you know that even though you Gen Xers are by nature self-sufficient, resourceful, flexible, and highly-educated, to name just a few of your admirable characteristics, you still worry about debt, paying your mortgages, student loans for you and your children and credit card interest. In short you are stressed about your finances, and not having enough emergency funds on hand, what your retirement will look like, and whether Social Security will still exist. In this episode, PK shares wh...

If you've ever asked yourself, "What's my purpose?" It's because you were in the space of assessing your spiritual wellbeing, which is less about your religious affiliation and and more about your personal values, your beliefs and your search for meaning and purpose in life. In this episode, PK shares the connection between your spiritual wellness and your physical, mental and emotional wellness, and it's not about your religious affiliation. You'll want to listen to this episode so you c...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’re working so hard you feel sleep deprived more often than you feel rested, or you’re working so hard that you forget to eat or you ignore important household chores, like paying your bills or doing laundry until you have nothing clean to wear, and for those of you with children, you are unable to make time for your children’s extra curricular or even their activities at home? These are all indications that you need to find a work life bala...

How are you celebrating this Valentine’s day? Is it with a loving partner, girlfriends, your family or are you alone? Whatever situation you find yourself in, it is important to take some time to focus on your emotional health today! In this episode, PK provides Reason # 4 for why she thinks Cupid should really be working harder today, since many of you are going to experience a rollercoaster of emotions depending on the outcome of the day. In her book, The Gifts of Imperfection Brene Brow...

Ever noticed how good you feel after you have interacted with people with whom you share a mutually positive connection? There’s a reason for that. In fact, research from the National Institutes of Health says that not only do social connections influence our biology and well-being, strong social ties can impact everything from a longer life, stress reduction, your ability to fight off germs and better heart health ,which is very appropriate since February is also designated American Heart ...