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A Drop of Happy
Finding Focus: Today is a Good day to Believe in Yourself Again
Finding 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...
2025-10-30
31 min
A Drop of Happy
Ranking the Best Lex Luthors: Top Actors Who Brought Superman’s Nemesis to Life
What’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.
2025-09-08
18 min
A Drop of Happy
Eyes of Wakanda: A Stunning Dive into Marvel’s Untold Stories
Eyes 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
2025-08-15
24 min
A Drop of Happy
The 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.
2025-08-12
12 min
A Drop of Happy
This 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...
2025-08-12
28 min
A Drop of Happy
Superman- A Powerful Reminder to Believe in Yourself
The 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...
2025-08-06
52 min
A Drop of Happy
Your Body, Your Power: Quotes from Rest is Resistance That Hit Deep
Your 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...
2025-07-27
58 min
A Drop of Happy
When Celebrity and Fictional Characters Reflect Our Self-Sabotage
Why 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...
2025-07-17
1h 03
A Drop of Happy
Happy Drop: Ironheart Episodes 1–3: A Fiery Start or Just Warming Up
Ironheart, 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...
2025-06-26
20 min
A Drop of Happy
Reboot Mode: Your No-Stress Guide to Getting Fit Again
Journal 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...
2025-06-26
50 min
A Drop of Happy
Missing Out? How to Overcome Missed Opportunities and Beat FoMO for Good
In 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
2025-06-20
1h 11
A Drop of Happy
The Power of a Proactive Mindset: Small Steps, Big Transformation
The 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...
2025-06-05
41 min
A Drop of Happy
She The People Disappoints: A Missed Opportunity in Comedy and Commentary
Stress 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...
2025-05-29
31 min
A Drop of Happy
Stressed Out? Activate Your Core Values for Relief and Resilience
The first step is getting to know yourself. Start the process by reflecting on what your values are and how they tie into your life.
2025-05-23
16 min
A Drop of Happy
Sinners: The One Thing That Stopped Me From Giving It a Perfect 10
Sinners: 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.
2025-05-22
38 min
A Drop of Happy
When Doing It All Goes Wrong: 5 Life Balance Tips to Get Back on Track
The 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...
2025-04-14
23 min
A Drop of Happy
Captain America: Brave New World – A Hero’s Journey Against All Odds
Captain 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...
2025-02-18
46 min
A Drop of Happy
Harlem: 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...
2025-02-16
47 min
A Drop of Happy
Powerful Quotes from Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey: Tenet 1
Rest 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...
2025-02-11
44 min
A Drop of Happy
The Wolfman 2025 Movie Review
The 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...
2025-02-04
27 min
A Drop of Happy
The Wine Down Entertainment Rewind 4
The 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...
2025-01-30
50 min
A Drop of Happy
Keke Palmer Shines in One of Them Days
One 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...
2025-01-28
27 min
A Drop of Happy
The Circle of Sound: Mufasa The Lion King Soundtrack
Mufasa: 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...
2025-01-21
23 min
A Drop of Happy
The 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
2025-01-14
52 min
A Drop of Happy
Mufasa: The Lion King- A Majestic Prequel Worth Roaring About
Mufasa: The Lion King- A Majestic Prequel Worth Roaring About Subscribe, like, share. Available on most streaming platforms. 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...
2025-01-13
43 min
A Drop of Happy
Exploring Looper’s Ultimate Sci-fi Countdown: A Dive into the Top 107 Best Sci-Fi Movies Part 2
Exploring 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...
2025-01-12
45 min
A Drop of Happy
Curiosity Unleashed: Why Wonder, Not Doubt, Fuels True Knowledge
Curiosity 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
2024-12-29
1h 08
A Drop of Happy
The Beyoncé Bowl: A Celebration of Power, Performance, and Unstoppable Inspiration
Christmas 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...
2024-12-26
57 min
A Drop of Happy
Losing You The Art of Letting and Finding Yourself Again
Losing 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...
2024-12-10
10h 21
A Drop of Happy
Netflix’s The Recruit Review Season 2 Ready
Ready 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...
2024-12-05
31 min
A Drop of Happy
Tackle Procrastination and Find More Time and Less Stress
Tackle 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
2024-12-02
21 min
A Drop of Happy
Alex Cross and The Journey Through Grief: Finding Strength After Loss
Alex 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
2024-11-26
32 min
A Drop of Happy
Meet Me Next Christmas Review and Recap
Meet 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...
2024-11-14
28 min
A Drop of Happy
I Need a Moment: How to Adjust to Disappointment and Find Your Way Forward
I 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...
2024-11-06
25 min
A Drop of Happy
5 Resilience Tips for When Life Doesn’t go as Planned
Practice self compassion Shift your perspective with gratitude Build a support network Focus on what you can control and ...
2024-10-24
16 min
A Drop of Happy
Move More, Sleep Better: Unlock Your Best Self with Simple Life Hacks
A 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
2024-10-15
33 min
A Drop of Happy
LiteVi Weekly Recap Entertainment 2
Let'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
2024-10-09
31 min
A Drop of Happy
Recalibrate Your Expectations: A Path to Enhanced Well-being and Stress Management
Podcast 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
2024-10-03
21 min
A Drop of Happy
Stress 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
2024-10-02
52 min
A Drop of Happy
Reveal 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...
2024-10-01
32 min
A Drop of Happy
LiteVi Weekly Recap: Your Entertainment Catch Up 1
Let'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?
2024-09-30
42 min
A Drop of Happy
Supermodel 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
2024-09-26
19 min
A Drop of Happy
The Deliverance Movie Review
The 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.
2024-09-19
28 min
A Drop of Happy
Diddy Did It?: The Arrest of Sean Combs Part 1
Sean 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...
2024-09-18
43 min
A Drop of Happy
Building Resilience in the Midst of Turmoil
Affirmation: 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
2024-09-13
48 min
A Drop of Happy
Reveal Your Thoughts Part 1
Reveal 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...
2024-09-12
35 min
A Drop of Happy
Rebel Ridge Movie Review
Let 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...
2024-09-10
30 min
A Drop of Happy
Do 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
2024-09-04
20 min
A Drop of Happy
Alien: Romulus Movie Review
Listen! 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...
2024-08-31
41 min
A Drop of Happy
Cast Your Net Wider: Embrace New Opportunities for Growth
What 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...
2024-08-28
30 min
A Drop of Happy
Belle Movie Review.mp3
Belle 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
2024-08-26
23 min
A Drop of Happy
Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Heresy Part 1
Book review and deep dive in Tricia Heresy's book Rest is Resistance.
2024-08-23
23 min
A Drop of Happy
It Ends with Us: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Drama
This 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
2024-08-22
27 min
A Drop of Happy
Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & 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...
2024-08-08
22 min
A Drop of Happy
A Quiet Place: Day One
2024-07-01
44 min
A Drop of Happy
Be Intentional Always: How being Intentional can improve your life
2024-06-14
36 min
A Drop of Happy
98 Best Sci-Fi Movies from Looper: Part 1 98-70
Looper 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
2024-06-03
39 min
A Drop of Happy
Movie Review +: Wrath of Man
In 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
2024-05-14
39 min
A Drop of Happy
Stop Working on Yourself from Dr. Kim D’Eramo
Sometimes 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?
2024-04-17
25 min
A Drop of Happy
Seven Steps to Your Personal Pivot
2024-01-30
24 min
A Drop of Happy
Read with Me: A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby Chapter 4
2024-01-28
30 min
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Finding Me by Viola Davis Part I
Finding 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...
2024-01-25
22 min
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Read with Me: A Duke, The Lady, and A Baby Chapters 1 &2
2024-01-20
46 min
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The Book of Clarence Movie Review
The 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.
2024-01-14
29 min
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Allow Yourself to Just Be: Get some Downtime
Give yourself the space to do nothing and have some mental downtime.
2024-01-10
31 min
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Five Ways to keep your New Year’s Resolutions
2024-01-04
22 min
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Hunger Games: Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes
2023-12-19
39 min
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Leave The World Behind Movie Review
Leave 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.
2023-12-12
27 min
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Ludacris Dashixng Throught the Snow and Majors hitting the courts
2023-12-08
20 min
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Sometimes the Holidays Hit Different
A 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 :)
2023-12-07
19 min
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Dampyr Movie Discussion
2023-11-29
17 min
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10 Habits Stealing Your Joy
In-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.
2023-11-27
28 min
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The Killer Movie Talk
The Killer staring Michael Fassbender is number one on Netflix movies after its November 10th release. Let's review and talk about it.
2023-11-13
21 min
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The Marvels Movie Talk
The Marvels starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani and Samuel L. Jackson movie review.
2023-11-11
19 min
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Waking up Positive and Current Affairs
Quoting Billie Holiday 7 tips on overcoming the funk Tutan Submarine Secret Invasion, Blackening, Flash Student loan Debt decision
2023-06-23
24 min
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Stress and Your Respiratory Health: Three Tips
2023-06-21
11 min
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Jonathan Majors Back in the Hot Seat
Back 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.
2023-06-21
29 min
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The Difficult Things
All things are difficult before they are easy.
2023-06-20
13 min
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Let’s Talk Sukihana, Casamigos, and Chevalier
2023-06-17
23 min
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Be Present: Show Up
2023-06-17
12 min
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The Stress Benefits of Music
Recently 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
2023-06-08
27 min
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Let’s Talk About It
Let'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.
2023-06-07
22 min
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Music: Coco Jones’ ICU
Music 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
2023-06-01
16 min
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Halle Bailey in The Little Mermaid Review
Movie 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
2023-05-29
21 min
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Stop Putting Yourself on the Back Burner
Sometimes we get so caught up and getting things done that we forget to take care of and nurture ourselves.
2023-04-10
10 min
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You People Movie Discussion
You 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.
2023-02-01
18 min
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Triggered: Tyre Nichols’ Death
Tyre Nichols' death has once again triggered the nation. Remember to protect your mental space through it all.
2023-01-29
17 min
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Benefits of Routine in Stress Management
Let'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.
2023-01-23
19 min
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Boost 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
2022-11-10
20 min
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Watching the Watcher
Review 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
2022-10-27
22 min
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Misconceptions about Success and Stress
A 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.
2022-10-20
17 min
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Day Shift Movie Talk
It'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.
2022-10-12
15 min
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Viruses and Stress
A 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." Subscribe and share.
2022-09-27
27 min
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The Woman King Movie Talk
Let's talk about The Women King, the controversy, the trauma and the spoilers which start at the 13 minute mark 😏.
2022-09-22
25 min
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Eat 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
2022-09-16
21 min
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Let’s Talk About Black Mermaids
Halle Bailey playing Ariel in the new Little Mermaid Review of Skin of the Sea of Natasha Bowen.
2022-09-16
16 min
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Stress Management with Psychological Flexibility
Discussion 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
2022-08-30
26 min
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Step Sisters Movie Talk
Let's talk about the Step Sisters movie now streaming on Netflix and its failed attempt to tackle bougie black people issues.
2022-08-29
25 min
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Redirect Your Focus away from Lizzo
Lizzo 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.
2022-08-28
12 min
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Forge Your Own Way: The Devil Wears Prada
Starting over is not a bad thing. Devil Wears Prada movie talk. Get inspired.
2022-08-25
15 min