Shows
A Drop of HappyFinding Focus: Today is a Good day to Believe in Yourself AgainFinding Focus: Today is a Good day to Believe in Yourself Again.
Every so often, more than I would like, I fall off my game. The plan not only goes sideways, but it gets completely lost. This happens when an unexpected turn of events interrupts the daily happenings. I get distracted, and then I just stop. I think we have learned to do what is necessary to keep going while cutting off those pursuits that bring us joy or invigorate us or bring us closer to a goal. The chase has come to an end, and we...
2025-10-3031 minA Drop of HappyRanking the Best Lex Luthors: Top Actors Who Brought Superman’s Nemesis to LifeWhat’s on the show: stress-well tip/journal Prompt and Lex Luthor ranking
Stress-well tip/Journal Prompt: “Nothing Can stop me, I’m all the way up!” When was the last time you felt on top of your game?
Discussion of the article, 9 Actors who Played Supervillian Lex Luthor on Screen, Ranked.
2025-09-0818 minA Drop of HappyEyes of Wakanda: A Stunning Dive into Marvel’s Untold StoriesEyes of Wakanda: A Stunning Dive into Marvel’s Untold Stories
What’s on the show:
Journal prompt: Perseverance
Eyes of Wakanda on Disney
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. –James Baldwin
2025-08-1524 minA Drop of HappyThe Revival of Self: Healing Beyond Loss and Rediscovering You"The Revival of Self" explores how to heal after loss, reclaim your identity, and rediscover your purpose. In this episode, we dive into personal growth, emotional recovery, and the journey back to wholeness.
This is another Happy Drop! I truly hope it gets you to your happy place.
2025-08-1212 minA Drop of HappyThis Week’s Happy Drop: Old Guard 2 & the Entertainment Buzz You Don’t Want to Miss!This Week’s Happy Drop: Old Guard 2 & the Entertainment Buzz You Don’t Want to Miss!
Stress Well Tip/Journal Prompt: Believe in you. Think about a time when you let self-doubt take over. What was the outcome? What lessons did you learn? Ultimately, you have to believe in yourself and your capability to be more than what others think of you or to rise to the occasion.
Where’s your happy place?
Movie review of Old Guard, now streaming on Netflix, starring Charlize Theron, Kiki Layne, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Uma Thurman, and Henry Goldin...
2025-08-1228 minA Drop of HappySuperman- A Powerful Reminder to Believe in YourselfThe New Superman Soars — A Powerful Reminder to Believe in Yourself
What’s on the show: Justine Timberlake, NPR, PBS, Shannon Sharp, Kamala Harris, Cowboy Carter, Superman
Stress Well Tip/Journal Prompt: Believe in you. Think about a time when you let self-doubt take over. What was the outcome? What lessons did you learn? Ultimately, you have to believe in yourself and your capability to be more than what others think of you or to rise to the occasion.
Entertainment Shananigans
Justine Timberlake's not-so-performances and Lyme disease
Corporation for Publ...
2025-08-0652 minA Drop of HappyYour Body, Your Power: Quotes from Rest is Resistance That Hit DeepYour Body, Your Power: Quotes from Rest is Resistance That Hit Deep
Powerful Quotes from Rest is Resistance: Tenet 2: Our bodies are a site of liberation
What’s on the show: Journal prompt. Tenet 2 from Rest is resistance. Do you know what dehumanization is? Parents don’t want to buy community school supplies. Social media death threats.
Journal Prompt: Write this quote down as your affirmation statement. “We are meant to survive, and ultimately thrive, because we are divine.”
We have multiple parts to this series, so I am going to stop numb...
2025-07-2758 minA Drop of HappyWhen Celebrity and Fictional Characters Reflect Our Self-SabotageWhy We Love the Messy Ones: When Celebrity and Fictional Characters Reflect Our Self-Sabotage
A Drop of Entertainment
Beyonce's 16 carriages malfunction, tour update
Beyoncé’s stolen music and other stuff
Halle Bailey's new boo, aka Scott Bridgeway, producer for Kendrick Lamar
Meg the Stallion and Klay Thompson
Jeff Bezos’ Wedding- 50 million bucks
Nick Cannon, the 12 kids, and a new show
Nelly and Ashanti- We Belong Together ended
Kanye West is still off the rails- Shanghai concert gone wrong
Nicki Minaj...
2025-07-171h 03A Drop of HappyHappy Drop: Ironheart Episodes 1–3: A Fiery Start or Just Warming UpIronheart, starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Thorne, Manny Montana, and Lyric Ross, was released by Disney+ to some controversy and mixed reviews. And by controversy, I mean misogyny and racist hate. So there is this thing that racists do when they can’t help their racism in the entertainment industry. They tank a production with bad reviews when they haven’t even engaged with it. Similar to those who talked trash about Cowboy Carter without even having listened to it. Similar to those who already decided they hated the Little Mermaid live-action movie because Halle Bailey played Ariel. The same peop...
2025-06-2620 minA Drop of HappyReboot Mode: Your No-Stress Guide to Getting Fit AgainJournal Prompt: When have you been your worst enemy? What were the circumstances and outcome? Did you learn anything from it?
Entertainment Updates
Cardi B - including older songs (W.A.P and Up) to boost album sales for “Am I the drama”
Damson Idris on press tour for F1 (Brad Pitt movie) and talks of Black Panther
Brandy and Monica are going on The Boy Is Mine tour
Prosecutors in the Diddy Case rest. Jury deliberation to begin
Mahershala Ali still wants Blade (2019), and so do we...
2025-06-2650 minA Drop of HappyMissing Out? How to Overcome Missed Opportunities and Beat FoMO for GoodIn this Show
Short & Stories
A Drop of Happy Shorts and Stories coming
Journal Prompt: What’s the one thing you do that always brings you some level of joy
Teaser: coming up, entertainment shenanigans cocoa, Tyler Perry lawsuit, Hot new couple, tiktok ban, main impacts of missed opportunities
Entertainment News
R. Kelly hospitalized
Congratulations, Colman Doming,o for Native Son Award
Beyoncé Carter’s Cowboy tour is killing the chitlin circuit
Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre make a beautiful couple
2025-06-201h 11A Drop of HappyThe Power of a Proactive Mindset: Small Steps, Big TransformationThe Power of a Proactive Mindset
You don’t have to chase what’s meant for you. What’s meant for you, will find you. -Alex Elle
What is meant for you will find you, but you must be ready to receive it. I often imagine that some people may hear that quote and believe that if they think it or dream it, it will come. That is a wonderful sentiment but lacks a basis in reality. Because you have to lay the groundwork to not only receive it but, most importantly, first, recognize it. Sometimes that thing can be starin...
2025-06-0541 minA Drop of HappyShe The People Disappoints: A Missed Opportunity in Comedy and CommentaryStress management tip inspired by Anotinette: Know when to lean on your support system
Know that I took one for the team and watched this so you don’t have to. Listen to the podcast to get the real deal. I am giving you all the spoilers as well because you should not have to watch this to know what happens. Sorry, not sorry.
She the People, a Tyler Perry Production, stars Terri J Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson, Jade Novah as Shamika, Jo Marie Payton as Cleo Dunkerson, Regi Davis as Butler Donald, Karon Riley as Michael, and Terrence “TC” Carson...
2025-05-2931 minA Drop of HappyStressed Out? Activate Your Core Values for Relief and ResilienceThe first step is getting to know yourself. Start the process by reflecting on what your values are and how they tie into your life.
2025-05-2316 minA Drop of HappySinners: The One Thing That Stopped Me From Giving It a Perfect 10Sinners: The One Thing That Stopped Me from Giving It a Perfect 10
Stress Management Tip inspired by Sammie: Follow your heart
You must become unshakable in the belief that you are worthy of a big life –Kristin Lohr
Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, was released on April 18, 2025, to high critical praise and a strong box office showing for an R-rated horror movie. It is poised to become a classic.
2025-05-2238 minA Drop of HappyWhen Doing It All Goes Wrong: 5 Life Balance Tips to Get Back on TrackThe quote “Life is a balance between holding out and letting go” is one of my favorite quotes by Rumi because it is so on point. When I think about how things got so out of wack so quickly and put it against this quote, I see that’s exactly what I’ve been doing wrong. Fighting for my life, holding on to the way that I thought was right. We sometimes do that thinking we are on the right track and it falls flat because we end up hurting ourselves.
Here are five simple tips that I hope will help wit...
2025-04-1423 minA Drop of HappyCaptain America: Brave New World – A Hero’s Journey Against All OddsCaptain America: Brave New World – A Hero’s Journey Against All Odds
Journal Prompt: What are three things I can do this week to take care of myself?
Captain America: Brave New World starting with Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford was released in theaters on February 14th. Now, I admit that I did not have high hopes for this movie based on a couple of things. Ever since Avengers: Endgame Marvel hasn’t been hitting it like it used to and the trailers I’ve watched for Brave New World did not get me excited enough about this new Marvel movie. N...
2025-02-1846 minA Drop of HappyHarlem: The Final Season — A Touching and Unforgettable Farewell on Prime Harlem The Final Season: It comes to an end on Prime
Journal Prompt: How does my body feel today, and what does it need from me?
I just finished the last season of Harlem and I am sad. I am sad because it was so good and now it has come to an end. Harlem was giving Sex and the City Harlem edition. I have said it before. Quinn played by Grace Byers is Charlotte. Camille played by Meagan Good is Carrie. Angie played by Shoniqua Shandai is Samantha. Last, Tye played by Jerrie Johnson is Miranda by default. Ian...
2025-02-1647 minA Drop of HappyPowerful Quotes from Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey: Tenet 1Rest is Resistance Part 2: Tenet 1 Rest is Resistance
It has been a while since I did Part 1 of Rest is Resistance and it is appropriate that I hop into it now because as things are happening around me, I need to remind myself that we are resting. I need to rest and focus on me and doing me and growing me and enjoying me. If there was ever a time to take rest as resistance it is now because I am tired!
For the rest of the parts, we will look into my favorite quotes...
2025-02-1144 minA Drop of HappyThe Wolfman 2025 Movie ReviewThe Wolfman 2025 Movie Review
The Wolfman starring, Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott has been out for a couple of weeks now. Released in the US on July 17th, it had a lackluster box office opening weekend of just a little over 10 million. Currently, it is sitting at around 28 million with a mid-performance on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb. The movie follows a family who returns to a secluded town to take care of family affairs after learning of a relative’s passing. While they are in this remote part of the country, they encounter a ferocious beast and have to do al...
2025-02-0427 minA Drop of HappyThe Wine Down Entertainment Rewind 4The Wind Down Entertainment Rewind 4
What are you doing to manage your stress? Remember to create and cultivate your safe space.
Top 10 Box Office for the weekend
Tonight’s Conversation and Kita Rose
Derrick Jackson on repeat. But why are ya’ll still listening to him?
Harlem is Back!
Hillmon TikTok University. How did I get enrolled?
Bruno Mars getting nasty with Sexy Redd- Fat Juicy and Wet
I Am Legend 2 trailer is fake
DeepSeek shaking things up in the tech sect...
2025-01-3050 minA Drop of HappyKeke Palmer Shines in One of Them DaysOne of Them Days Movie Review One of Them Days premiered at number two at the box office with Mufasa: The Lion King rising to the top again after being dethroned by Den of Thieves: Pantera the previous weekend.
One of Them Days starring Keke Plamer and SZA is produced by Issa Rae, the mastermind behind HBO’s hit Insecure. The film follows the two best friends and roommates as they navigate a wild and crazy day trying to gather their rent money so they do not get evicted. It is currently doing well with moviegoers staying wit...
2025-01-2827 minA Drop of HappyThe Circle of Sound: Mufasa The Lion King SoundtrackMufasa: The Lion King Sound Track
So by now, you know how much I adore Mufasa: The Lion King. It is leaps and bounds better than the live-action version of The Lion King. However, that soundtrack though!
It is composed by none other than Lin-Manuel Miranda and that might make me biased because of how much I love the music for Hamilton and Encanto. Mind you this soundtrack only has seven tracks but each one is impactful.
Ngomos- I loved this opening to the film because it took me back to the first time I went to the movies. It...
2025-01-2123 minA Drop of HappyThe Wine Down Rewind: Entertainment Highlights 3 The Wine Down Entertainment Rewind 3
California Fires
Protect your safe space
Squid Games 2
Chloe Baily and Burna Boy
Megan Markle
Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Goode
Aaron Pierre
Mufasa
Wicked
Don Lemon
Jamie Foxx
Short Drama's
Allison Holker
Blake Lively, Ryan Reynold, and Justine Baldoni
2025-01-1452 minA Drop of HappyMufasa: The Lion King- A Majestic Prequel Worth Roaring AboutMufasa: The Lion King- A Majestic Prequel Worth Roaring About
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Mufasa: The Lion King tells the story of a young Mufasa’s journey to become the Lion King. Along the way, the audience learns how Scar became Scar and how the two brothers came to have a falling out. Before I get into the spoilers, I have to say that I enjoyed the cinematography and setting. The voice acting was on point. I was surprisingly impressed with Blue Ivy as the voice of Kiara. Upon first watching, I...
2025-01-1343 minA Drop of HappyExploring Looper’s Ultimate Sci-fi Countdown: A Dive into the Top 107 Best Sci-Fi Movies Part 2Exploring Looper’s Ultimate Sci-fi Countdown: A Dive into the Top 107 Best Sci-Fi Movies Part 2
My first look into Looper’s list was last June 2024. Obviously, I should have looked at the rest of the list to create a part 2 review long ago but here we are. Over six months later, they have updated from 98 to 107 which is understandable since new movies continue to make an entry. Will there be a part three? Yes, but I will try not to wait so long for the next installment before they change it up again. Link to the full artic...
2025-01-1245 minA Drop of HappyCuriosity Unleashed: Why Wonder, Not Doubt, Fuels True KnowledgeCuriosity Unleashed: Why Wonder, Not Doubt, Fuels True Knowledge
Wonder rather than doubt is the root of all knowledge.
To wonder is to be curious but also to be in awe. I think we can sit back and be in awe of things and admire them and appreciate them while still maintaining a sense of self. Having states of awe, I believe, inspires ingenuity and curiosity. It makes sense to me why then you can be in wonder of something and also wonder about something. Wonder opens our minds to exploration.
Articles
2024-12-291h 08A Drop of HappyThe Beyoncé Bowl: A Celebration of Power, Performance, and Unstoppable InspirationChristmas Day football game and Beyoncé Bowel performance inspired me
Netflix to release a stand-alone special
Blue Ivy
Post Malone
Netflix IT made sure there were no glitches
Shaboozy
What is happening 1.14.25
CMAs made her get up out her seat with this special: My House
Black Bird: Tanner Adell, Brittany Spencer, Tierra Kennedy and Reyna Roberts
Homage to Black Cowboy Rodeo
Ashley Everett
Ja'Dayia Kursh: First Black Rodeo Queen
Let's review Harvard Business Review: Why I...
2024-12-2657 minA Drop of HappyLosing You The Art of Letting and Finding Yourself AgainLosing You: The Art of Letting Go and Finding Yourself Again Be forewarned.
I sing on this podcast and it is bad but the song is so good.
Tell me the truth boy am I losing you for good? We used to kiss all night but now there’s just no use. I don’t know how I fight it, clearly we are through. Tell me the truth, boy, am I losing you for good?
In 2012 Solange Knowles, yes that Solange, released an album called True. I don’t even know if it was a...
2024-12-1010h 21A Drop of HappyNetflix’s The Recruit Review Season 2 ReadyReady to watch The Recruit Season 2 on January 30, 2025
The Recruit is an espionage drama series that follows the chaotic life of Owen Hendricks, and a headstrong lawyer who just started working for the CIA. Played by Noah Centineo, Owen is thrust into the deep end of international intrigue when he stumbles upon a threatening letter from Max Meladze, a former CIA asset currently in prison, demanding the agency clear her name or face the exposure of classified secrets.
What starts as a simple legal investigation quickly spirals out of control, pulling Owen into a world...
2024-12-0531 minA Drop of HappyTackle Procrastination and Find More Time and Less StressTackle Procrastination and Find More Time and Less Stress
10 Steps
Acknowledge where you are and where you want to go (SMART goals)
Break down into smaller steps
Create accountability
Set deadlines and reassess
Access resources and ask for help
Create a time management plan
Reward yourself along the journey
Engage in healthy mind, body, and soul habits
Commit yourself by committing to yourself
2024-12-0221 minA Drop of HappyAlex Cross and The Journey Through Grief: Finding Strength After LossAlex Cross Episode 4 Tid Bits
A look into grieving the loss of a spouse, partner, or significant other
Widows and widowers trigger warnings
Everyone handles things their own way
Family intervention
Faking the funk
Don't force your expectations on a grieving person
Dating
Top stressors
Eight steps to healing after the death of your spouse or partner
2024-11-2632 minA Drop of HappyMeet Me Next Christmas Review and RecapMeet Me Next Christmas
Review and recap
It is that time for holiday movies and I am here for it. Netflix has so many that I do not even know where to begin but my first watch was Meet Me Next Christmas and I enjoyed it more than I expected. Meet Me Next Christmas stars Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe, Kalen Allen and The Pentatonix. First of all you had me at Pentatonix because I love them.
Now Meet Me Next Christmas is about two star crossed lovers that happen to meet each other on Christmas eve and hit...
2024-11-1428 minA Drop of HappyI Need a Moment: How to Adjust to Disappointment and Find Your Way ForwardI needed a moment so I wrote a couple of poems and recorded a podcast show because I just needed a moment to be.
Adjust
Breathe in
know that it is
your time to feel what you
need to feel, your time to have a
moment
Wanda Toby @Litevi
I Need a Moment
Ya’ll gonna give me a moment
A moment to feel what I feel
To sit in this pocket of disappointment
To let the letdown flow over me and settle
in th...
2024-11-0625 minA Drop of Happy5 Resilience Tips for When Life Doesn’t go as PlannedPractice self compassion
Shift your perspective with gratitude
Build a support network
Focus on what you can control
and ...
2024-10-2416 minA Drop of HappyMove More, Sleep Better: Unlock Your Best Self with Simple Life HacksA new research study examines the link between physical activity, sleep, and brain connections. Let's review and talk about it.
Podcast Highlights:
Physical activity, sleep, and brain connection
Heart rate variability (HRV) and you
What does HRV say about your ability to handle stress
Boost Activity Levels
Improve Sleep Quality
Resource Article
Daily habits like sleep and exercise can shape brain connectivity for weeks
2024-10-1533 minA Drop of HappyLiteVi Weekly Recap Entertainment 2Let's catch up
Halle Bailey and DDG break up
Janice Combs breaks her silence
Kim Porter's Lost Words removed
Kevin Hunter: Desperate
Ermalinda Paloma: Killer Mastermind
Box Office disappointment: Joker 2
2024-10-0931 minA Drop of HappyRecalibrate Your Expectations: A Path to Enhanced Well-being and Stress ManagementPodcast Highlights
What does it mean to recalibrate expectations?
The link between high expectations and stress
Well-being benefits of recalibrating expectations
Practical ways to recalibrate expectations
2024-10-0321 minA Drop of HappyStress and Procrastination: Act Now!Stress and Procrastination: Act Now
Podcast Highlights
The answer is: You must act now
Stress and Procrastination
Featured Article: Why You Put Things Off Until the Last Minute
Money is a good motivator
What is procrastination
My emergency room patient
Why do we procrastinate
Kids, teens, and procrastination
Instilling healthy habits
Angelica is that girl
Can we outgrow procrastination
Mental health and procrastination
You are not lazy
How do we know we have a problem
Tips for overcoming it
2024-10-0252 minA Drop of HappyReveal Your Thoughts Part 2 Reveal Your Thoughts: Part 2
What are you feeling today?
Reveal your thoughts to a trusted confident!
Mighty you are
Allow
yourself to be
seen not as you wish but
as you honestly are
not wounded yet vulnerable
mighty
In your
sincerity
a burgeoning healing
takes root and grows like a mighty
oak tree
- Wanda Toby
In my research on stress management and wellness, I have found that the basics of the basics is knowing oneself. Knowing who you are, knowing what your values are, and knowing how you react to things allows a person to better prepare for life’s...
2024-10-0132 minA Drop of HappyLiteVi Weekly Recap: Your Entertainment Catch Up 1Let's recap
Cardi B and Offset break up
NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty
Diddy lawsuits are piling up
Kanye West announces new album
Did Beyonce really lose 4 million followers on IG?
Dancing with the Stars boots Anna Deley and she has a lot to say about it
Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval Netflix comedy special
Who landed on top at the box office: Lupita's Wild Robot?
2024-09-3042 minA Drop of HappySupermodel Warns Against Ozempic- Here’s Why!Shocking: Supermodel Warns Against Ozempic—Here’s Why!
Let's discuss our obsession with weight loss and the lengths we will go to to lose a few pounds.
Featured articles:
Kate Moss' sister issues warning after Ozempic overdose: 'Worst decision I ever made'
1 in 4 adults would consider using weight loss drugs without prescription: Study
2024-09-2619 minA Drop of HappyThe Deliverance Movie ReviewThe Deliverance
The Deliverance playing on Netflix and starring Glenn close as Ebony's mom, Alberta, Andra Day as Ebony, Caleb McLaughlin as her son, Demi Singleton as her daughter, Monique as Cynthia who was the social worker, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Tasha Smith which I always love seeing in a cameo role. It is a horror suspense story that basically follows this family that moves into a house and there is an evil spirit that possesses the youngest son and subsequently the rest of the family. The Deliverance is reported to be based off a true story.
2024-09-1928 minA Drop of HappyDiddy Did It?: The Arrest of Sean Combs Part 1Sean Combs was arrested and as of Tuesday, his request for bail arrangement have been denied.
03:00 Making The Band
05:40 Cassie Ventura left and filed a lawsuit
07:00 Drama of his own making
09:10 Self-preservation mode
11:00 Recent Diddy headlines
21:00 Yahoo Article "Sean 'Diddy Combs' denied bail; Indictment alleged 'freak offs,' guns, arson and other shocking allegations
40:00 What are your values: Don't be a ish person
42:00 Journal prompt: When were you an ish person and how could you have been better
Like, subscribe, share, come bac...
2024-09-1843 minA Drop of HappyBuilding Resilience in the Midst of TurmoilAffirmation: I am the author of my story
Let's talk about Shannon Sharp, Sean (Diddy, Puffy, Puff Daddy, Love) Combs, and the case for resilience, including the four core components of resilience: connection, wellness, healthy thinking, and meaning.
Building Your Resistance
2024-09-1348 minA Drop of HappyReveal Your Thoughts Part 1Reveal Your Thoughts: Part 1
What are you feeling today?
Reveal your thoughts to a trusted confident!
In my research on stress management and wellness, I have found that the basics of the basics is knowing oneself. Knowing who you are, knowing what your values are, and knowing how you react to things allows a person to better prepare for life’s ups and downs. However, sometimes that is not enough. Sometimes you have to take it further and share certain parts of yourself. Share your feelings and emotions whether it be venting or exp...
2024-09-1235 minA Drop of HappyRebel Ridge Movie ReviewLet me tell you how not even ten minutes into this movie, I was ticked all the way off. Because who the hell are these evil, small-town, backward-ass police officers to manhandle and malign this man, Terry Richmond, who was simply riding his bike while being black!
Rebel Ridge takes place in a small town, you know the Jason Aldean type small town, the sundown type small town, the small town that you drive carefully through, the small town that really should just be avoided driving through, of Shelby Springs where Terry Richmand, former Marine, is trying...
2024-09-1030 minA Drop of HappyDo you Really Store Stress in Your Body?Do you really store stress in your body? This Times' article takes a deeper look into the idea that we store stress in our bodies and there is nothing we can do about dealing with it.
Read the full article
2024-09-0420 minA Drop of HappyAlien: Romulus Movie ReviewListen! Listen, listen, listen to me! Go see this movie. I realize I am late on seeing Alien: Romulus as it came out in theaters two weeks ago, but I have arrived. I was on the edge of my seat for most of this film. They went with a younger crew this time, portraying a group of green young adults who were just in search of a better life. There was an affinity towards them succeeding built in early on. Considering, I had recently rewatched the first Alien movie, this one felt almost full circle to me. This of...
2024-08-3141 minA Drop of HappyCast Your Net Wider: Embrace New Opportunities for GrowthWhat are you feeling today?
Cast your net wider!
Sometimes we may be limiting ourselves whether it be physically or mentally. Sometimes we need to let those things go that keep us bound.
Break free from those barriers and cast your net wider but what does that really mean?
Reach out more than you thought you could. Open yourself more than is comfortable. Open your mind to new possibilities. When I think of casting your net wider, I think of expanding oneself. This is different from extending yourself or spreading yourself...
2024-08-2830 minA Drop of HappyBelle Movie Review.mp3Belle is now available to stream for free with commercials on YouTube movies. It stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Belle and a great supporting cast. This came out some years ago but I did not catch it at the time. Glad I was able to watch this time around.
01:05 Journal prompt: Self-love Affirmations
02:28 Movie review
06:20 Zong trials
08:00 Movie Rating
10:30 It's on YouTube
11:00 Spoiler alert. Stop here or keep going for a summery
11:30 Summary and movie discussion
2024-08-2623 minA Drop of HappyRest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Heresy Part 1Book review and deep dive in Tricia Heresy's book Rest is Resistance.
2024-08-2323 minA Drop of HappyIt Ends with Us: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni DramaThis is not a movie review of It Ends with Us. It is a look into the behind-the-scenes drama and why we sometimes must be careful of what we choose to watch.
01:57 Journal prompt: The Unexpected
04:49 Healthy escapism
07:20 Colleen Hoover for the money
08:15 Justine Baldoni
09:20 The Drama
11:54 Bridgerton
18:45 Triggered
2024-08-2227 minA Drop of HappyDeadpool & WolverineDeadpool & Wolverine’s USA release has held the number one spot for the past two weeks. It also has the record of being the highest-grossing R-rated movie opening. I contributed to that by taking myself to the movies to check it out. The critics love it apparently. Rotten Tomatoes has it at 79% and IMDb at 8.1. Google Reviews has it at 4.5/5. Did I enjoy it? Yeah. I think what I liked most about it was the easter eggs and the nostalgia from the different superhero characters showing up. I did not watch most of the previews. Once I heard Wolverine wa...
2024-08-0822 min2024-07-0144 min2024-06-1436 minA Drop of Happy98 Best Sci-Fi Movies from Looper: Part 1 98-70Looper released a list of the top 98 sci-fi movies of all time and we need to discuss. First of all, how many of these movies have you seen? So far out of 28, I have seen 11 of them. So maybe my sci-fi card is safe. This is Part 1: 98-70 of the list.
3:44 Stress management tip: benefits of reading
4:44 Looper article
5:33 98-96 Zardoz, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, The Mitchells vs. The Machines
7:29 Demolition Man
10:45 Independence Day and Donnie Darko
13:30 The Martian
15:50 Fast Color
2024-06-0339 minA Drop of HappyMovie Review +: Wrath of ManIn this show:
Wrath of Man-inspired journal prompts
1. When have you trusted someone that you should not have? What did you learn from it? How has it shaped your life?
2. Write about a time you made a decision that you regretted. What did you learn from the situation? Do you still apply those learned lessons?
Rest is Resistance 5:15
Short Dramas 6:10
My Vampire System 7:17
Trailers 10:00
Bad Boys: Ride or Die 11:02
Trap 12:00
Blink Twice 13:35
Wrath of Man 15:44
Movies Now Playing 35:15
Movies Coming Soon 37:40
2024-05-1439 minA Drop of HappyStop Working on Yourself from Dr. Kim D’EramoSometimes we can get in our own way even with the best of intentions. I have been getting in my own way.
Why haven't I posted for over 4 months? How can we reset?
Let's dig into some of the highlights from Dr. Kim D'Eramo's video
Stop "Working On Yourself"
I am ready to get back into the groove of things. Are you?
2024-04-1725 min2024-01-3024 min2024-01-2830 minA Drop of HappyFinding Me by Viola Davis Part IFinding Me by Viola Davis was published back in April of 2022. It is so rich and full of life lessons that I have to review in two parts. The book is phenomenal or maybe, I found Viola Davis to be phenomenal either way Find Me: A Memoir was a treat. I do not know why it took me so long to read it. That is a lie. I don’t usually read autobiographies. I only recently, a few years ago, started reading nonfiction books regularly to begin with. So, my inclination is not to run out and grab a me...
2024-01-2522 min2024-01-2046 minA Drop of HappyThe Book of Clarence Movie ReviewThe Book of Clarence Movie Review I was not ready for The Book of Clarence. I was not sure what to expect because I did not get much from the previews besides Clarence being a fake Jesus.
2024-01-1429 minA Drop of HappyAllow Yourself to Just Be: Get some DowntimeGive yourself the space to do nothing and have some mental downtime.
2024-01-1031 min2024-01-0422 min2023-12-1939 minA Drop of HappyLeave The World Behind Movie ReviewLeave the World Behind follows a family that booked a vacation home away from the city for a little rest and relaxation when an unexplained blackout happens and they along with the vacation homeowner have to figure out what the heck is going on. Starring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali. Let's talk about it.
2023-12-1227 min2023-12-0820 minA Drop of HappySometimes the Holidays Hit DifferentA gentle reminder that the feeling of being overwhelmed and frazzled during the holidays just may be normal and a sign of stress. Yes, stress. Holidays can be stressful for so many different reasons. In November the American Psychological Association came out with an article that referenced that about 89% of people polled have holiday concerns related to money, missing loved ones, and thinking about all the drama that sometimes comes with the jolly season.
Let's talk about it.
Trying out new mics so break with me on the sound :)
2023-12-0719 min2023-11-2917 minA Drop of Happy10 Habits Stealing Your JoyIn-depth discussion about the Vessel article, If you want a More Joyful life, Say goodbye to these 10 behaviors.
What are those behaviors and how can you lead a more joyful and stress well life.
2023-11-2728 minA Drop of HappyThe Killer Movie TalkThe Killer staring Michael Fassbender is number one on Netflix movies after its November 10th release. Let's review and talk about it.
2023-11-1321 minA Drop of HappyThe Marvels Movie TalkThe Marvels starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani and Samuel L. Jackson movie review.
2023-11-1119 minA Drop of HappyWaking up Positive and Current AffairsQuoting Billie Holiday
7 tips on overcoming the funk
Tutan Submarine
Secret Invasion, Blackening, Flash
Student loan Debt decision
2023-06-2324 min2023-06-2111 minA Drop of HappyJonathan Majors Back in the Hot SeatBack in the hot seat with his new girlfriend, Meagan Good by his side.
Lawyer for Marvel's Jonathan Majors blames NYPD 'racism" for his domestic violence arrest.
2023-06-2129 min2023-06-2013 min2023-06-1723 min2023-06-1712 minA Drop of HappyThe Stress Benefits of MusicRecently a TikTok post has gone viral for talking about the benefits of heavy metal music. But really music itself is a wonderful tool to add to your stress management tool kit.
The links are below to the articles discussed
Doctor Explains That Listening to Heavy Metal Lessens Stress, Promotes Thinking + More
The Power of Music to Reduce Stress
2023-06-0827 minA Drop of HappySpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Let’s Talk About ItLet's talk about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Did you watch it? If you haven't join us anyway. You will get a spoiler warning.
2023-06-0722 minA Drop of HappyMusic: Coco Jones’ ICUMusic Musings on the beautiful song ICU by Coco Jones. What do men and women really want?
I have watched Coco Jones as Hilary Banks on Bel Air and had no idea she was also a singer until this song was released. The song is beautiful to me for several reasons. The first one is that the melody is just pleasing to my spirit and plays so smoothly over my ears. Her voice accompaniment makes me sway and reminisce. The lyrics are everything as well.
Listen to her song on Youtube
2023-06-0116 minA Drop of HappyHalle Bailey in The Little Mermaid ReviewMovie Review and discussion on The Little Mermaid
Halle Bailey is beyond special in the role. Her voice was perfect and she was perfect. Also starring in the film are Johna Hauer-King and Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, and Javier Bardem and King Triton. Shout out to Simone Ashley from season 2 of Bridgerton who appeared as one of the sister mermaids.
Deadline Article: The Little Mermaid’ Splashes To $164M Global Bow, But There’s Something Fishy Overseas As Disney Pic Beset By Review-Bombing
2023-05-2921 minA Drop of HappyStop Putting Yourself on the Back BurnerSometimes we get so caught up and getting things done that we forget to take care of and nurture ourselves.
2023-04-1010 minA Drop of HappyYou People Movie DiscussionYou People movie review.
Starring Eddie Murphy, Jona Hill, Lauren London, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nia Long, and David Duchovny
Spoilers start around the 13-minute mark.
Let's talk about your thoughts on this romcom published on Netfilx.
2023-02-0118 minA Drop of HappyTriggered: Tyre Nichols’ DeathTyre Nichols' death has once again triggered the nation. Remember to protect your mental space through it all.
2023-01-2917 minA Drop of HappyBenefits of Routine in Stress ManagementLet's talk about adding some routine to our lives. Feeling a little out of sorts? Are you like me and life is a little unbalanced? Let's talk routine.
2023-01-2319 minA Drop of HappyBoost Your Happiness in 3 Minutes?Can this be real? Can I really get happier in just 3 minutes a day? Well, researchers say yes.
Let's get into this article published on CNET by Alison DeNisco Raymone
Boost Your Happiness in Just 3 Minutes a Day -- Really
2022-11-1020 minA Drop of HappyWatching the WatcherReview and discussion of Netflix new series The Watcher
11 Touch of anxiety tips
14 The Watcher spoilers and episod discussion
20:30 Confidence and affirmations
2022-10-2722 minA Drop of HappyMisconceptions about Success and StressA few weeks ago Tik Toker Mikayla Nogueira came under fire for some comments she made. Luvvie Ajayi Jones shared a different perspective. Now it's our turn to talk about it and, of course, stress.
2022-10-2017 minA Drop of HappyDay Shift Movie TalkIt's October and what better time to talk about a vampire killing pool cleaner. Day Shit movie review now playing on Netflix. Spoilers start at about 9 minutes.
2022-10-1215 minA Drop of HappyViruses and StressA discussion of the SciTech article, "Viruses May Be 'Watching' You – Lying in Wait Before Multiplying and Killing." Connecting the dots between viruses and stress management.
Read the article yourself: "Viruses May Be 'Watching' You – Lying in Wait Before Multiplying and Killing."
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2022-09-2727 minA Drop of HappyThe Woman King Movie TalkLet's talk about The Women King, the controversy, the trauma and the spoilers which start at the 13 minute mark 😏.
2022-09-2225 minA Drop of HappyEat More Fruit!Eating More fruit and fewer savory snacks predicts better mental health study finds. Let's talk about this article.
You can read the full article below. We discuss the highlights
Eating more fruit and fewer savory snacks predicts better mental health, study finds
2022-09-1621 minA Drop of HappyLet’s Talk About Black MermaidsHalle Bailey playing Ariel in the new Little Mermaid
Review of Skin of the Sea of Natasha Bowen.
2022-09-1616 minA Drop of HappyStress Management with Psychological FlexibilityDiscussion of Psychology Today article with the breakdown of the three pillars of psychological flexibility.
You can read the full article here.
The Most Important Skill Set in Mental Health
2022-08-3026 minA Drop of HappyStep Sisters Movie TalkLet's talk about the Step Sisters movie now streaming on Netflix and its failed attempt to tackle bougie black people issues.
2022-08-2925 minA Drop of HappyRedirect Your Focus away from LizzoLizzo been minding her business while people insist on talking about her. Well, let's talk about the real issue on health and wellness in America.
2022-08-2812 minA Drop of HappyForge Your Own Way: The Devil Wears PradaStarting over is not a bad thing. Devil Wears Prada movie talk. Get inspired.
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