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R & R With ChasIdolization to Realization: Seeing People ClearlyToday, we're diving deep into a transformative journey—from idolization to realization. It's about seeing people clearly, recentering toxic relationships, and embracing the fearless path God has set for us.We'll explore how placing others on pedestals can cloud our vision, the importance of focusing our minds on what truly matters, and strategies to build balanced, God-centered relationships.2025-04-2622 min
R & R With ChasChoosing You: The Sacred Art of Returning to YourselfVote for me through the link in my bio and in the description just head over to @rnrwithchas on Instagram. Hey y’all, After the noise, the heartbreak, the pressure to show up for everyone else... what does it look like to finally choose you? We’re talking about the sacred, often uncomfortable, but deeply necessary journey of choosing you. In this episode, I open up about what it really means to stop self-abandoning, set boundaries without guilt, and return to yourself with love. If you've been pouring into everyone else and wondering when it's your turn, this one’s for...2025-04-1222 min
R & R With ChasRejection Is A Friend Of MineToday’s episode is one that hits deep—we’re talking about rejection, loneliness, and how those experiences can leave us guarded, jaded, and questioning everything, even when something good finally comes along. If you’ve ever felt like you're stuck in your own head, constantly second-guessing yourself or pushing people away before they get too close. Rejection stings. Whether it’s from family, friends, relationships, jobs—whatever—it leaves a mark. You downplay your emotions. You sabotage something good before it has the chance to hurt you first. Rejection steals he best of who I am by reinforcing the worst of w...2025-04-0528 min
R & R With ChasYou Are Too Over-GivingToday, we're diving into something deep, being overly empathetic, self-sacrificing, and struggling to put ourselves first. When you constantly prioritize other people’s feelings, images, and needs over your own, it’s easy to lose yourself. Let’s talk about why this happens, the signs that you’re giving too much, and most importantly—how to reclaim your voice and boundaries.2025-03-2117 min
R & R With ChasAre you Really Confident?In this episode, I talk about the importance of having confidence in yourself and in your testimony. Your story, your experiences, and everything you’ve overcome are powerful—and you have to own that. Doubt can make you question your journey, but when you stand firm in who you are and what you’ve been through, you inspire yourself and others. Your testimony is proof of your strength, resilience, and growth. Believing in yourself and your story is what will push you forward and open doors you never imagined. I also have two special guest appearances on this e...2025-03-1534 min
R & R With ChasAccountability is Ownership of YouIn this episode, I dive into the hard truth that the reason you’re stuck in the same cycle is because you haven’t stopped to take accountability for your own actions, behaviors, and patterns. It’s easy to blame circumstances or others, but real change begins when you own your role in your own life. Taking responsibility for the choices you make and the conclusions you draw is the first step toward breaking free. When you stop running from self-reflection and start embracing growth, you gain the power to shift your reality and finally break the cycle for good.2025-03-0624 min
R & R With ChasConfidence over InsecurityIn this episode, I talk about the power of choosing confidence over the insecurities that others have projected onto you. Too often, we carry doubts that were never ours, letting them hold us back from our true potential. But stepping into confidence—owning who you are without apology—opens doors to success and allows you to tap into the greatness within you. When you release the weight of others' opinions, you free yourself to grow, thrive, and reach levels you never thought possible. Confidence isn’t just a mindset—it’s the key to unlocking your unused potential.Two jour...2025-02-2122 min
R & R With ChasYour heart has been through A lotIn this episode, I talk about the importance of pausing to acknowledge just how much my heart has been through—hurt time and time again. It’s easy to keep pushing forward without recognizing the weight of past pain, but true healing starts with acceptance. I dive into why those late-night tears come when reflecting on the past—because they’re a sign of growth, of seeing things clearly for what they were. But the answer to a hurt heart isn’t ignoring it—it’s loving and nurturing it. The best way to rebuild trust in myself is by putting the...2025-02-1515 min
R & R With ChasShe's Back-2025 The Year of "Me"Life has been life-ing, and I had to take a step back from posting on the podcast to focus on myself. I’ve been prioritizing my well-being, spending time with myself, and making sure I’m no longer putting myself behind anyone else. This hiatus was necessary for growth, reflection, and realignment, and now I’m back—more intentional than ever. Moving forward, it’s all about me, for me, and becoming the best version of myself. Thank you for your patience and support on this journey!2025-02-0627 min
R & R With ChasSilent SeasonsHave you ever felt stuck, unsure of your next step, or uncomfortable with the quietness of your life? Maybe you're feeling lonely and unfulfilled, wondering why it seems so. If this resonates with you, you're not alone. Tune in as I open up and give tips on how I managed with this. 2024-05-1927 min
R & R With ChasHappy Mother's DayHappy Mother's Day, I want to take a moment to honor all the incredible mothers out there. Being a millennial mother in 2024 isn't easy. We're bombarded with expectations of perfection, both in our careers and in parenting. But let's face it, we're only human. Despite our best efforts, we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, questioning if we're doing enough for our children.2024-05-1224 min
R & R With ChasSpeak Up Yo!Welcome, dear listeners, to a deeply personal episode. Today, we're delving into the profound impact of childhood experiences on our sense of self-worth, trust, and ability to express our emotions. We'll explore the struggles of not feeling seen or heard as a child, and how these insecurities continue to affect us into adulthood causing us to isolate and not express ourselves in spaces that we need to. 2024-04-2142 min
R & R With ChasAre You Delusional?Today's episode of "R & R with Chas" is a deeply personal exploration into a challenging aspect of human nature - holding onto delusions when dealing with people who exploit our worth. We'll delve into the roots of this behavior and how it relates to being a people pleaser and unhealed attachment styles. "Delusions often arise as a defense mechanism, shielding us from painful truths we're not yet ready to confront." - Dr. Judith Orloff2024-04-1330 min
R & R With ChasDo I Act Like That?Hey there, beautiful souls! Welcome back to R & R with Chas. I'm Chas, your host, and today we're I wanted to ask a question from a journal prompt I did. What personality traits bother me? What behaviors get under my skin? Do I possess any of those personality traits or behaviors?Tune in as I give my answer to this question and maybe you can relate to it. 2024-03-1532 min
R & R With ChasSingle Mom Rant, And Did!Hey there, beautiful souls! Welcome back to R & R with Chas. I'm Chas, your host, and today we're delving into a topic that resonates with many of our listeners – the life of a single mother in today's world. It's a journey of healing, parenting, and let's face it, a dash of tough love.2024-02-0929 min
R & R With ChasPleasing Who Tho?Welcome, everyone, to another episode of R & R with Chas! I'm your host, Chas, and today we have a topic that I believe resonates with many of us – the art of being a people pleaser. But, more importantly, we're going to dive into the roots of this behavior and how understanding our past can pave the way for spiritual healing and personal growth.2024-01-2631 min
R & R With ChasTap In!Tap In with me.Happy New Year!This is a spot check. I am checking in with my audience right now. How are you feeling right now in this current era/moment?Listen in on how I am doing and how I am feeling with a load of other fun topics I talk about. Myself, music, and trending topicsI have decided to share my Apple Music playlist to everyone who does not love music. The link will be on all social media platforms to share.2024-01-0735 min
R & R With ChasHolding on too longThis episode right before Christmas reminds us to just let it go. I have or let me say had an issue with letting go of people who no longer deserve to gain my access. Dealing with someone who is not loving you in a healthy way. Being with someone who doesn't give you reciprocity. We know we not getting treated right and we know this isn't what it should be but we accept it for some reason. 2023-12-2444 min
R & R With ChasPick Me? Nah, I'm good!Are you a pick-me type of person? Welcome to my show and my guest, my mom Cherrise Williams.We engage on the topic of being a pick-me, attention-seeking person. Some people do the most to be seen and scream for attention.Do you ever do the most for a man or for a woman just to notice you and pick you? Show all of them your cards and how to treat you and they still don't see You.We as humans crave attention naturally and it's not a bad thing only when you...2023-12-061h 05
R & R With ChasThat's Not How I Expected Life To GoWe have our first guest host with me. Meet Will GLife has obviously, for most of us, did not turn out the way we wanted. I wanted to be so heavy into my career with big dreams and be in love with my best friend. I lost sight of my own personal vision to adjust to putting others over me. For my guest host Will his life took a different route and he made moves and choices based on what he had to adjust to.So many people stay lost in that cycle of...2023-11-231h 08
R & R With ChasI’m Proud of YouThis is just for you. I am proud of you! You have made it all the way to November and you did it the best you could through all the things life threw your way. 2023-11-1609 min
R & R With ChasAccess Denied!!Not everyone who seeks access to our lives has good intentions. We'll delve into recognizing red flags and understanding when someone may not deserve the space they're asking for. Allowing the wrong people into our lives can affect our emotional well-being. Trusting our instincts is key in this process. Access denied.2023-10-1124 min
R & R With ChasDepression Ain't ItDepression comes and it goes yo. It creeps in when our minds are not guarded. Like why is it that when I start feeling good and doing right? The trauma feeling of "that's too good to be true, or real creeps in" Now here we are. Or you might have thought things were going well then some wild stuff happened now you are broke, don't have any money, are stressed and the list goes on. We all deal with depression differently but I want to share some ways that help me get out of that state of mind because it...2023-09-2926 min
R & R With ChasStop Dimming Your LightDo you ever feel like you are small and always let others get their shine on when you know good and dang well you shine brighter than anything? In this weeks episode we talk about how you should stop that and shine bright.2023-09-1724 min
R & R With ChasTaking Responsibility- Forgiving yourselfIn this soul-nourishing episode of "R & R with Chas," we embark on a profound journey towards self-redemption. Host Chas leads us through the intricate landscape of self-awareness, responsibility, and self-forgiveness, drawing inspiration from spiritual wisdom and timeless truths. In a world that often pressures us to be flawless, we delve into the transformative power of forgiveness - not only of others but, crucially, of ourselves. Through spiritual insights, we learn that forgiveness is an act of self-love that untangles the knots of guilt and shame and fosters inner healing.2023-09-0223 min
R & R With ChasTrauma bonding and Emotional Neglect Join us in this episode of "Raw & Real with Chas" as we delve into the complex dynamics of trauma bonding and emotional neglect within relationships. We'll explore the insidious ways these patterns can develop, the impact they have on our well-being, and the steps we can take to break free and foster healthier connections. Let's shed light on these often-hidden aspects of relationships and empower ourselves to seek the love and understanding we truly deserve.2023-08-1828 min
R & R With ChasDealing with GriefThroughout this episode, we're going to explore various aspects of grief. We'll talk about how to support ourselves and how to embrace vulnerability, and how to find solace amid the pain. Grief, as painful as it is, can lead us to uncover strengths we didn't know we had, cherish the memories we shared, and honor the legacies of those we've lost. Grief isn't linear, and it's okay not to have all the answers, not to know how to heal or when the pain will subside.2023-08-1029 min
R & R With ChasFaith Being TestedCaution!!!!! I am speaking on God and not holding back no thoughts or feelings. Have you ever felt so out of it like God isn't listening to you or maybe you feel so stuck and uncomfortable, alone even? This episode is for you. I am opening up about my current faith status and how I am getting through this process, trusting God and fighting my flesh all at the same time,2023-07-2829 min
R & R With ChasFaith being testedCaution!!! I am speaking on God and not holding back no thoughts or feelings. Have you ever felt so out of it like God isn't listening to you or maybe you feel so stuck and uncomfortable? This episode is for you. I am sharing my current state of faith and how I am getting through this process, trusting God, and fighting flesh at the same time.2023-07-2729 min
R & R With ChasSettling for LessPicture this: You're in a relationship, and there are red flags popping up left and right. Maybe your partner doesn't fully support your dreams, or they have a hard time communicating openly and honestly. You might even notice that they don't treat you with the love and respect you know you deserve. But here's the thing, loves – settling for less than you deserve can lead to a cycle of unhappiness and unfulfillment. It's essential to remember that we are worthy of love and respect. You deserve to be with someone who lifts you up, supports your aspirations, and cherishes yo...2023-07-1933 min
R & R With ChasBet on YouBet on you, Put all the money on you. Sacrifice for you, risk it all for you. We give so much energy, time, and investment into others and their things and still have yet to do it ourselves. When will you put the time and discipline into your dreams, aspirations, and goals? Forget the risk and take the fall. If it's what you want then it's worth it all. Who better to risk it all on than yourself?2023-07-1325 min
R & R With ChasProtecting Your EnergyDo you know how important it is to protect your energy or peace whichever suits you? One of the main components of doing this would be to set boundaries. Not letting people pull you into a bad space, get up under your skin and make you angry. People and places like work just take you out of your hookup. This healing journey can be hard and you have to put yourself first. Set those boundaries in all spaces of life, work, family, friends, with your emotions everything. Don't take on more than you can try to please other people.2023-06-2921 min
R & R With ChasDating Yourself My views on dating yourself. In this episode, I ask you to grab a paper & pen or open the notes tab on your phone or tablet because I have points for you to write out. I have two questions I have to ask you. Do you date yourself? Do you believe in self-care? I go through and give you some tips and pointers on my view and response to those two questions.2023-06-2219 min
R & R With ChasFather's Day SpecialI want to give thanks to the Fathers that I know and share some words from a few. Today's episode is just to honor and show love to the DADS!!! The poem today came from Karen K. Boyer called Silent, Strong Dad. I want to thank Pastor Bryant Taylor, Donovan Atterberry, and my dad Kevin Allen for stepping in and being a part of this. Happy Father's Day to all of you lovely men. I want to thank my two special guest hosts for stepping in and appearing.2023-06-1915 min
R & R With ChasSelf- Pressure In this first episode, I start with a journal prompt question that opens up a nice topic for discussion. I answer the question in light of sharing myself with you my listener. Why do you put so much pressure on yourself and who are you still trying to please by doing so? I open myself up and share with you my upbringing and give you hope in ultimately forgiving yourself and working through that feeling.2023-06-1417 min