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Learning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Being ProudThis week I share how proud I am of my boys for doing well on their end of the year testing. I am not a fan of standardized testing, but I can't get a around it. I am just so happy of my kids believing in themselves and staying focused.Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_titleWould you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am...2025-05-2210 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Being CockyThis week I share how when you get too cocky the universe always has a way to humble you.Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_titleWould you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2025-05-1607 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Anti-BlacknessIt's so disappointing to be let down by someone you think is cool. I share a story about a radio personality I listen to and how his words felt anti-black. I don't consider him a racist, but it was something about how he was turned off about something that was celebrating Black culture.Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_titleWould you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.co...2025-05-0814 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About AirbnbThis week I share about our experience on spring break with Airbnb. Needless to say, it was undesirable. It wasn't horrific, but it let a bad taste in my mouth. I was already no longer going to use this platform an longer based on this political climate. But they confirmed why I need to not ever give them my business again.Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_titleWould you like to earn some money for sharing your op...2025-04-3018 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Getting Out Your Own WaySorry I meant to get this out before spring break but prepping for travel for a family of 5 is busy. Here ya go!Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_titleWould you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2025-04-2313 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About SilenceThis week I share I enjoy the few moments of silence I get when I'm alone.Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_titleWould you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2025-03-2512 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Being Over StimulatedThis week I share something that is common among a lot of mothers, being over stimulated. Even when it appears like nothing is going on, you have your thoughts constantly running about what needs to be done and what to remember. All the while your kids are pulling on you, the TV maybe on, and someone's iPad or phone is playing. All of this can be overwhelming for anyone, but we expect mother's to do it with grace.Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_po...2025-03-1910 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Weird EnergySorry y'all...this episode just feels like I'm babbling. The last week felt so weird to me and I spend this episode trying to explain how I felt and what was going on.Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_titleWould you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2025-03-1215 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About InsanityWe all know the definition of insanity. Doing the same this over and over and expecting a different result. This episode I expand upon this because I realize what it is like watching others do this in real time. The behavior doesn't change because one day they are hoping it's going to work on the "right person". The problem is said behavior is not healthy. While it may work for a little bit, it will eventually backfire.Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt...2025-03-0609 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About White SupremacyThis week I just share my thoughts on white supremacy and how all of us, unfortunately, play a part in upholding it. I feel that once we all do the inner work of dismantling it within ourselves, we will have a chance of turning things around in this country.Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_titleWould you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2...2025-02-2016 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Facing Your FearSo one thing about me is I like to "fly under the radar.' Well one day a few weeks ago, I made a post on IG and TikTok. Not much traction on IG, but on TikTok it's still getting likes, comments, and more followers. At first, it freaked me out because I'm not use to it and I have almost wanted to delete the post. Haha! But I'm just letting it be what it is. For whatever, I was called to make the post and I will just let the universe take it from there.Millennial...2025-02-1217 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Not Feeding Bad EnergyIt's so easy to focus on the negative and panic. What is currently happening in this country and even around the world is alarming, but we can not beat this with fear. Fear is what is fueling the energy that is going around, and that is fear on all sides. This week I talk about how we don't need to fuel it with more bad energy. Let's turn our time and energy towards those that are on the right side of history. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6...2025-02-0510 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Getting Out A FunkAs crappy as I felt last week, I had to keep pressing forward. My kids had a short week in school so I had do what I could to snap out my mood. I didn't want any low vibe energy rubbing off on them. This week I share a few things I did to get back on track . Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up...2025-01-2913 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Being In A FunkAfter everything that happened with TikTok and the upcoming administration, I've been feeling a little off this week. It also doesn't help that I had my wisdom teeth pulled so I can't eat exactly what I want. So I apologize in advance that this was more of a venting episode. Next week, I will how to pull through when you're feeling this way. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money fo...2025-01-2315 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About MicroaggressionsThis week I get into something I usually don't talk about and that dealing with microaggressions as a Black woman. I share a small story about what happened to me at my gym class. Am I hurt? No. Is it annoying? Yes. I explain how I don't give those situations energy because I am in no mood to change or educate people. There is some information out there and this has been pointed out that if they choose to stay ignorant, it's on them. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp...2025-01-1513 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says Helping Your Kids LearnI'm back from the holiday break. This week I discuss how I'm learning my child's learning style to assist in his education. I know that this country has a so called standard for how children learn and not everyone fits in. It doesn't mean they are not smart enough, they just don't fit in the box. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Pa...2025-01-0814 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Expecting A BabyThis week I answer a listener letter. I received an email from a young man asking how he should prepare for the baby he and his girlfriend are expecting. I did not read the letter since it was pretty lengthy; however, I summarized and answered to the best of my ability while trying to drown out the noise of the fire drill happening at my kid's school. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to...2024-12-1814 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Parenting Each ChildThis week I share how I've notice that I have to cater to each one of my kid's learning style and how I discipline them. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2024-12-1114 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Turning 42I just turned 42 years old this week. I share how I decided to celebrate turning this age and what is the most important to me right now. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2024-12-0410 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About ThanksgivingThis week I discuss finding the gratitude even when you feel like life is doing too much. I preview how I'm prepping for my birthday next week. I also give a moment of silence to those that lost their lives in the formation of this country. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Mu...2024-11-2711 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About KarmaSo this week I share what I have come to learn about letting go of situations and sometimes people in your life. Sometimes it's not as easy to walk away initially until you have your "why." Other times, you have to step out of the way so that Karma can run it's course and you do not want to be caught in the "cross hairs." Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn so...2024-11-2014 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About the Election OutcomeI was hesitant to record or even post this episode because my emotions were so raw. But here we go... Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am22024-11-1313 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About HalloweenThis week I just recap what happened on Halloween with my kids and my plans for next year. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am22024-11-0614 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About "If It's Not One Thing"If it's not one thing, it's another. That seems to be the story of my life like I'm sure many others. Just when I think I'm making some progress something inevitably comes up. But instead of spiraling into the "whoa is me" phase, this thing I stepped out of my emotions and came up with a plan. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up fo...2024-10-3009 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Feeling GoodThis is just a short and sweet check in episode. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am22024-10-2306 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Helping OthersThis week I discuss the realization about my need to "help" when my parents came to visit. I witnessed my mother drained from helping a relative but also trapped in a cycle of feeling like she had to help them. It helped me see how I had lost myself when I thought I was helping them, but in the end, they have to want it more than me. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you li...2024-10-1618 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Finding Joy This is a short and sweet episode this week. I recorded when I had some spare alone time in my home, and I wanted to use my time to clean and prep my home. As we get older, it's funny how buying new furniture can bring some joy into your life. My husband and I decided we wanted our house back so we took away the playroom and claimed our dining room back...lol! Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_as...2024-10-0906 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Communication In MarriageFirst off, let me apologize if I sound a little off this week. I was recording while the rain was coming down so a lot was going on. This week I share what my husband and I was going through and how we were able to communicate our feelings to one another and come to a healthy understanding. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your op...2024-10-0213 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Keep Moving ForwardI've been feeling like I've been going through it the last few weeks. So I just had to use this episode to convince myself to keep moving forward. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2024-09-2509 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About People Pleasing Part 2This week I am finishing up my thoughts on people pleasing and how to tell when you are compromising your beliefs to make others comfortable. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2024-09-0407 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About People PleasingHey!! I'm back into the swing of things. Most of my kids are back in school so I'm back in my "studio." Haha! This summer has been eye opening in my personal growth. I realized that people pleasing to teaching others that my feelings are not as important. So I have started being a little "selfish" and putting me first. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sh...2024-08-2812 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Moving ForwardAfter the last few weeks, I've been thinking about how I can no longer dwell on the past. So I am no longer analyzing how others have treated me in the past. Now I am only focusing on how things will be moving forward, if they are ever going to be part of my life again. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Pa...2024-07-0310 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Walking AwayThis week I share how my husband's pattern of walking away from family has rubbed off on me. In marriage, it is not hard to have some of your spouse's tendencies to start to influence you. So I get into how I witnessed the blatant disrespect my father and my family was shown during my uncle's funeral and why I am walking away from certain family members. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to...2024-06-0512 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About GriefThis week I received some sad news of my uncle unexpectantly passing away. In my grief, I started getting angry about things that have not bothered me in a long time. Nothing to do with the sadness I felt for losing my uncle. Recognizing this helped me to snap out of it so I no longer was staying in a low vibrational state. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing yo...2024-05-3009 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About PerceptionThis week I share how we perceive others sometimes has nothing to do with what they actually done but our own belief in who they are. However, often times it is based on how they have treated them in the past. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2024-05-2216 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Mother's DayThis week I share how I spent my Mother's Day. Spoiler alert: Locked in my room and I loved every minute of it. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2024-05-1505 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Rainy DaysThis week I share how it is being cooped in the house with small children. How it is dealing attitudes, getting in my physical activity, and doing activities. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Pixabay2024-05-0807 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Finding A PartnerThis week I share my opinion in how to find a partner, and it may not be what you expect. This is not only limited to a romantic partner either. I also mean when it comes to friendships as well. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Pixabay 2024-05-0110 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About TriggersThis is a quick little check in episode where I discussed what has triggered in the last week and how I have processed through them. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2024-04-2407 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says to Holding Onto AngerThis week I share how I pinpointed some residual anger I'm still on hold onto and how I am working on releasing it. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay 2024-04-1008 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Acceptance Pt 2Sorry for the delay, but I'm back. I recorded this episode last week and forgot to post it. SMH! Anyhow, this week I am giving more thoughts on acceptance. What you have to accept for yourself and from others. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2024-04-0413 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About HappinessThey have found that one of the top reasons kids thrive in life is based on their mother's happiness when growing up. So I share what I am doing to work on my own happiness so that I can be a reflection for my kids. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cr...2024-03-2010 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About ShameI was asked to share a story on a radio show about a time I was in South Beach and the camera crew from Girls Gone Wild came in to start filming. My friends and I refused to be recorded so we would stop dancing as soon as the camera was facing us. I didn't want to risk my dad watching TV at night and seeing me on one of those commercials. Imagine the shame I would have felt. Not only from me, but more importantly from myself. So this week I share when it's worth to...2024-03-1307 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Your Kid's BehaviorThis week I share how my oldest son really tested "my gansta." I noticed recently how his behavior was changing at home and how he was speaking to my husband and I. This was not something I was going to tolerate especially coming from a six year old. All I could think about if I let this behavior slide, he would think it was ok to act like this outside our home. So talk about what I contribute to this behavior and how my husband and I are working on it. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Pe...2024-03-0610 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Listening to Your GutThis week I am inspired by the story told by RessaTessa on Tik Tok and when I didn't listen to my gut. I'm also sharing how I have become better and recognizing when my gut is trying to tell me something and listening to it. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Mu...2024-02-2809 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Self Care as a ParentThis week I share how I have managed self care for myself. I know it is important to take some alone for myself, but I also want my kids to see me take care of myself so I can be an example to them. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cr...2024-02-2112 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About FriendshipsWelcome to Learning Life This Way podcast!  Today's episode I talk about friendships and when you know it's time to walk away. Thankfully we have become more aware about setting boundaries for ourselves.  Unfortunately, sometimes we give people a pass too many times because we consider them friends.  It's not to say, everyone should be perfect. But when we start to see signs and how they treat others, we should take an inventory of how these friends are showing up it our lives.  Or how do we show up for them. So I hope you enjoy! Em...2024-02-1412 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Loving From AfarThis week I share what I am working through in real time. I have finally come to terms that people can't give you what they don't have. So in order for me to handle it, I have learned that I have to protect myself and love from afar. I can't make them treat me any differently. I just have to put up my boundary and keep it moving. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money fo...2024-02-0711 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Tells You About ResentmentThis week I breakdown how I was able to process pass feeling resentment to get to the root cause. I noticed I was having some emotions I was not use to feeling and ones I didn't find comfortable. So I share how I was able to get to the bottom of it and help me release the negative emotions. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing yo...2024-01-3116 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About CompassionThis week I talk about having compassion before criticism. I recently saw a post from a teacher criticizing parents. While there may have been truth to what she was saying, if you're not communicating with compassion, no one will hear your message. But this also goes both ways, parents need to understand how difficult it is to be a teacher under the circumstances in this country. So my message is to have compassion for one another before criticizing. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0...2024-01-2410 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Changes in BehaviorThis week I discuss how my oldest son's behavior changes when he plays certain video games. Since he is only six years old, I want to tackle this head on before it gets out of hand. I share when I noticed the changes, and how we have decided now is not the time for him to "jump on the bandwagon" and join the other kids until he is emotionally ready. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title...2024-01-1713 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Getting RestThis week I talk about not being apologetic when it comes to taking care of yourself and resting when you need it. Often times we as mothers feel guilty about taking care of ourselves when we pour so much into others. Even if we aren't physically "doing a lot" , we know our minds are constantly thinking about what we need to do for your families. So I'm here to tell you to take the nap you need! Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6...2024-01-1011 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About the Holiday BreakHey! I'm back after the holiday break. Since my kids were out of school, my alone time to record was almost nonexistent. But nonetheless, I am here. This week I share what I learned in the past year, what I want to keep going in the new year, and what I hope to do accomplish this year. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Si...2024-01-0308 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Making PlansThis week I share the lesson I learned with having plans when you have children...get ready to have them change at any moment. I learned when having my first kid, I can't get fixated on having everything go as perfectly planned. I have to just roll with what life throws me. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. ht...2023-12-1309 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Recharging Your BatteryThis week I share how I spent my 41st birthday alone in my house relaxing and sleeping in. I used my time to pour into myself and the rest I so desperately needed. As a busy stay at home mom, it can be hard to make time for yourself. So I let my birthday be an excuse to get some time alone and "recharge my battery." Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you li...2023-12-0510 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Being 41This is my birthday week and I reflect back why I am so grateful to be this age. Things may not be perfect, but life this so good. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2023-11-2914 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About GratitudeSince this week is Thanksgiving, I did a quick episode about what I am thankful for. I share the gratitude I have for my family, friends, and even the time alone I had recording this episode. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2023-11-2206 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Trying to Change PeopleSo in this episode I share how I have learned that you really can't change other people. Even if you think you are helping and coming from a good place. It took some time for me to realize that people are going to be who they are and they will only evolve as they see fit. We can only control ourselves and how we interact with those in our lives. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title...2023-11-1512 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About HomecomingThis week I sit down with one of the first friends I met at Hampton University.  Nicole and I met in the summer of 2001 when we both attended Pre-college.  We get into what brought us to HU, why we chose to attend an HBCU, and the magic of returning to Homecoming.   If you have ever attended a HBCU, you know there is nothing like returning "home" to reconnect with your former classmates.  It especially hits differently when you return as a parent.  Nicole even shares the tough decisions she has to make since her oldest son was born d...2023-11-081h 07Learning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Giving Yourself GraceThis week is a reminder to give yourself grace. No matter how much more you think you should be doing, it's ok to take a minute for yourself. I sometimes struggle with thinking I should be doing more even if my plate is already full. I'm also guilty of thinking I don't deserve to rest if there is so much I want to accomplish. But luckily, my therapist told me it's fine to take a minute, breathe, and give myself grace because it would all get done in due time. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Tr...2023-11-0111 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Losing a Friend (Death)This week I learned that a high school friend has recently passed away. We haven't seen each other pretty much since we graduated because we both moved away from our hometown. But thanks to social media we were able to still see how each other was doing. Surprisingly, she crossed my mind last week, but I didn't take that opportunity to reach out and check in on her. So I am learning not to take advantage of those signs from the universe. I know we all have our own busy lives, and it's so hard when we're...2023-10-2509 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Turning 50This week I am joined again with my husband, Jesse. He recently just turned 50 years old and we get into what he's learned thus far in life. We also talk about what it's like starting over with marriage and kids and what he hopes for the next 50 years. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr...2023-10-1851 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About MotherhoodI'm so excited to have my friends Rachel on this week's episode. Rachel is an awesome wife and mother of three. Since Rachel and I have been friends for so long, we have a candid conversation what motherhood is really like. Rachel gets into what she thought being a wife and mother would be versus learning what it's really like once you're in it. We also get into what life was life before we became these new roles, and how we truly enjoyed our time at Hampton University. Go HU! I know if you are a mother, you will...2023-10-1133 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Body ConfidenceThis week I get vulnerable again about how I feel about my body. Though I am very grateful for it, I have to admit after having kids and getting older it gets very hard loving it sometimes. In this episode I share how I came here and what I'm doing rebuild my confidence. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Vi...2023-09-2714 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Staying PositiveI can't lie. Life is lifing right now, but I have learned it's necessary to stay positive because this too shall pass. In this episode I share tips on how I keep the negative thoughts at a minimum. 1. Lean into your friends and family 2. Journal, journal, journal 3. Stay active Doing these will keep your mind from dwelling on what's going on at every waking moment. Don't run from your problems, but stepping away for a moment will give you a clear mind to come up with a solid plan. ...2023-09-2013 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Being a SAHM Pt2This week I revisit the conversation about being a stay at home mom (SAHM). I share how I prepped for this lifestyle change knowingly and unknowingly. This does not have to be a decision only for wealthy people. There are some sacrifices you have to make; however, it can be very rewarding being able to have this time with your children. I discuss how we make our finances work such as when we saved, downsizing our vehicles for awhile, and living off one salary before we had kids. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal...2023-09-1319 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Giving AdviceThis week I discuss what I've learned in giving advice and how not to ruin the friendship or take it personal if the person does not listen to it. Remember even if they are coming to you, their situation is not about you. So offer what you can and keep moving. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://pa...2023-09-0613 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Being An EmpathIn this week's episode I dive deep into the heart of what it means to be an empath. I embark on a transformative journey as I explore the intricate world of emotions, sensitivity, and the art of finding balance. Join your host Shannon as I unravel the layers of being an empath, discussing the unique challenges and remarkable strengths that come with this innate ability. Through personal anecdotes, expert insights, and practical advice, we guide you through the labyrinth of emotions that often leave empaths feeling overwhelmed. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Jo...2023-08-3030 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayChecking InIt's been such a busy summer, but I wanted to check in to say new episodes will be coming. 2023-08-2303 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Finding Your Dream JobIn this week's episode I talk with one of my dearest friends in the world.  My friend, Ciji, began working in the airline industry over 16 years ago, and last year she finally was able to land her dream job as a flight attendant.  Ciji is such a jetsetter that she had to record the episode in a hotel's laundry room before her shift started.  I am forever grateful to Ciji for taking the time to appear on my podcast. Let me know if you have found your dream job and the journey it took you to get the...2023-08-1844 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Back to SchoolWe're in the dog days of summer and back to school is approaching. I've finally stopped thinking the future will be easier and appreciating my present. So I'm enjoying not having to wake to an alarm or having to drop off and pick up. Even though this mama needs a break from entertaining kids, I am loving the freedom of my schedule. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some mo...2023-08-0209 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Their PastThis week I share a story of visiting my mother's hometown. My mother grew up in rural Arkansas. She still has memories of sharecropping and taking what little money they earned to build their house. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay 2023-07-2812 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Following Your IntuitionThis week I share a story of when I followed my intuition when I felt another woman would have maybe tried to use my husband as revenge towards her husband. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay 2023-07-1912 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Being Ready For MarriageThis week I give my thoughts and unsolicited about being ready for marriage. I give stories of how live was prior to marriage and how little things contributed to me getting ready for the married life. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2023-07-1214 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Accepting Others For Who They AreLife can get a bit easier once you accept you can't change others. The only thing you can change is how you operate around them. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay 2023-07-0515 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About DNA Tests Pt 2This is part two of the conversation I have with my husband discovering his dad's siblings on Ancestry.com. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay 2023-06-2831 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About DNA TestsIn part one of this episode I sit down with my husband, Jesse, and tell what happens when we took DNA tests through Ancestry.com. He was able to find information about his grandfather who dropped off his father and aunts at an orphanage when they were little. This man lived a very interesting life to say the least. This is an episode you don't want to miss! You couldn't make this up if you tried. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=pp...2023-06-2130 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Not Changing Who You AreYour worth and identity should never be determined by the opinions or validation of others. Stay true to yourself, even when others fail to recognize your value.  Embracing who you are, with all your strengths and imperfections, is a powerful act of self-love and self-respect. Don't compromise your authenticity for the sake of pleasing others.  Remember that people's perceptions and judgments are often a reflection of their own insecurities and biases. Don't let their lack of understanding or appreciation discourage you from being your authentic self. Surround yourself with people who uplift and support you for who you...2023-06-1409 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Mommy GuiltMommy guilt is a common feeling experienced by many parents, and it's important to remember that you are doing your best and that it's normal to have these emotions. Remember, being a parent is a challenging role, and it's natural to experience mommy guilt from time to time. However, by practicing self-compassion, seeking support, and prioritizing self-care, you can alleviate some of these feelings and embrace the joys of parenting. Please share your thoughts on this week's episode with me on my IG at www.instagram.com/beingshannondora or send me an email at learninglifethisway@gmail.com. As always...2023-06-0717 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About ConfidenceThis week I get into how to build your self confidence. The #1 secret is that is starts with you. It works from within. Once you believe it about yourself, everyone else will too. Please share your thoughts on this week's episode with me on my IG at www.instagram.com/beingshannondora or send me an email at learninglifethisway@gmail.com. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up for Paid Viewpoint. https://paidviewpoint.com/?r=dr3am2 Music Cred...2023-05-3115 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About JournalingIn this episode I discuss the magic of journaling. It's a powerful tool in self-reflection and personal growth. I've been writing my thoughts since I was a child. It has always helped me express the feelings I didn't feel like sharing with others. Journaling has been a way that I have gotten through some rough times in my life. But it has also been a reminder to appreciate the present moment. From gratitude journals to brain dumps to anger pages, handwriting in a journal and/or diary can help you unlock the key to a more fulfilling and introspective life. ...2023-05-2417 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Mattering to Other PeopleThis week is a quick little mini episode but one worth hearing. I get into how to move on when others show you that you don't matter to them as much as they have mattered to you. It's ok to be disappointed, hurt, or even angry. Feel the feels. Just remember to lean into the people that have shown you that you matter. Know that you are loved. Let the others just go on to live their lives. Please share your thoughts on this week's episode with me on my IG at www.instagram.com/beingshannondora or...2023-05-1707 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About ArguingThis week I get into a situation with some family members. They were arguing about something really didn't mean much but at the root of the argument was so much more. Sometimes years of resentment can fester for so long then one little can blow it up. I've learned by taking a step back, you have a chance to take an assessment of what's really going on so you know how to communicate how you feel. Please share your thoughts on this week's episode with me on my IG at www.instagram.com/beingshannondora or send me...2023-05-1013 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Blended FamiliesThere are so many aspects to consider when you are with a partner who has children from another relationship. How well do you get along with the other parent? Does the biological parent help set the tone for the relationship? How much do you get involved in their dynamic? How do you navigate when you are entering a family and you have your own set of beliefs? This week I get real about my experience being a step parent, especially being the "new woman." It definitely takes work from all parties involved, but it also doesn't have to be...2023-05-0318 minThe Living Story: Where Fiction, Faith, and Healing BeginsThe Living Story: Where Fiction, Faith, and Healing BeginsTackling Life's Challenges as a Mom: A Chat with Shannon TamezSend us a textIf you're feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the seemingly impossible task of trying to achieve balanced motherhood through self-awareness and support, yet still feel like you're failing to find that balance and struggling to maintain your mental health, then you are not alone!My special guest is Shannon Tamez, the host of the inspiring podcast Learning Life This Way, delves into the intricacies of adult relationships, friendships, and finding the balance between a mother's wishes and the needs of her children. As a stay-at-home mom to three young kids, S...2023-05-0244 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About TherapyThis week is a conversation I have with my best friend, Natasha, about going to therapy. This is a topic near and dear to both of us. We both started our journey in therapy in 2020. I started due to trying to navigate life having a blended family and she having to deal with corporate America. As Black women we often can feel we are expected to carry the weight of the world while simultaneously getting blamed for all the problems. We share when we realized we needed to go and how it has helped us to continue to get...2023-04-2631 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Speaking Up for YourselfThis week I get into stories of when I had to speak up for myself. I'm not a very confrontational person; however, I will show up for myself when I feel like I have been disrespected. It doesn't always mean there needs to be a big blow up fight. You can do so being as calm as you need to be in order to get your point across. If you are enjoying this podcast, as always, I would appreciate if you would rate, review, and subscribe. You can follow me at www.instagram.com...2023-04-1914 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About StressBesides a healthy eating plan and exercise, stress management can also aide in losing weight. Having cortisol (stress hormone) out of balance can be a huge factor in not dropping the extra weight. So this is one of the ways I am trying to holistically get back to my ideal size. In this episode I share a few things I am doing to manage my stress. I'd love to hear how you manage stress, please share with me at www.instagram.com/beingshannondora or email at learninglifethisway@gmail.com. Also, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.2023-04-1210 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Following Your PassionThis week I am joined by Tennille Martinez. We discuss how she knew teaching was her passion. We also get into what she would tell her 20 year old self and it's never too late to follow some of your dreams. Here is a little about Tennille and how you can connect with her: Tennille, a passionate teacher with a side hustle that perfectly complements her love for books. By day, Tennille is a dedicated educator, working tirelessly to inspire and empower her students to reach their full potential. But when the bell rings and the...2023-04-0544 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Being A Single MomWelcome back! This week I am joined by my cousin Ebony. She is a single mom to one son who is about to graduate high school. She is someone you won't forget. Ebony is raw, real, and unfiltered. Which is why this episode has some explicit language, so be warned. But this is why I love Ebony so much she is who she is, no apologies given. I guarantee this is an episode you won't forget because you will appreciate her authenticity as much as I do. Also, did you hear about the giveaway...2023-03-2929 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Being A SAHMWelcome back!  This week I discuss what it is like being a stay at home mom.  I've been one for almost 6 years now.  I get into what people may not realize what it is like being one especially being a woman of color.  People may not realize how isolating and busy it can be.  I share how I made the decision to stay home with my children.  So sit back and relax and join me in the carpool lane! Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the show.  As always you can follow me at www.instagram.com/bei...2023-03-1511 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Losing WeightThis week I tie in how I've tried to lose weight from my last pregnancy.  I've made the connection that trauma stored in your body can throw off your chemistry.  I share how I've tried to lose weight naturally by balancing my hormones and now my gut health. You can always reach me at learninglifethisway@gmail.com or www.instagram.com/beingshannondora Music cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2023-03-0812 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Pregnancy LossBeware! This episode comes with a trigger warning!  I get into what happened in my last pregnancy in 2020.  Originally, I was pregnant with twins but we soon discovered one of my babies had a severe chromosome disorder.  The reason I chose to tell this story now is because I recently discovered that the trauma of that experience is still affecting my physical body. Later in the episode, I share my thoughts after I had a reading from Soul Worker Stacy Renee.  I appeared on the Miguel & Holly Uncensored podcast on January 27, 2023.  That reading brought some comfort and closu...2023-03-0124 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About The Golden GirlsIn this week's episode I talk about one of my all time favorite shows in the world, The Golden Girls.  I've been watching this show every night for over 25 years.  Once you have been around me long enough, I'll eventually have you watching it as well...lol! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show.  As always you can find me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/beingshannondora or send me an email at learninglifethisway@gmail.com.   Music Cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay2023-02-2212 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About ParentingIn this week's episode I interview my husband Jesse about first becoming a parent in his early twenties and again in his forties. We share our own stories of growing up with siblings and how we see that play out with our own kids.  We also getting into how it is to be parents of biracial children. Hope you enjoy the episode and I am so grateful for you for listening!  Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show.  I really would appreciate. You can also find me on IG www.instagram.com/beingshannondora/ and...2023-02-081h 05Learning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About ManifestingIn this episode I discuss how I manifested the activities I did for my 40th birthday.  I'm definitely not an expert, but I'm learning to be intentional about my thoughts and words to create the life I desire. Like I mentioned in the intro, you will hear my kids in the background of this episode.  I thought I could record before they came upstairs.  I thought wrong! Haha!  I hope that you enjoys and feel free to share your experiences with manifesting. You can always email the podcast at learninglifethisway@gmail.com or via IG @beingshannondora If...2023-02-0114 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Tells You About HBCUsThis week's episode I go into it was like attending an HBCU.  I explained why I made the decision and my experience like graduating from Hampton University.  I know my experience is not only unique to HU, but I am certain it applies to most Historical Black College and Universities.  So it you ever went to a HBCU or currently attending one, I know you'll can relate.  If you are thinking of applying to one, I hope you find it useful.   As always, if you have any questions or want to share your experience, please email learninglifethisway@gmail...2023-01-1811 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayWhat No One Says About Turning 40Hello and welcome the first episode of Learning Life This Way.  I'm so grateful you all would take this ride with me. Today's episode I discuss what life has been like as I approach 40 years old.  I talk about health, motherhood, and everything in between.  I hope you all enjoy and will see you back here next Wednesday.   If you would like my opinion on anything or just need a sounding board, please email the show at LearningLifeThisWay@gmai.com.  Please don't forget to rate, like, and subscribe. Music Cred: IvyMusic @ Pixabay 2023-01-1115 minEvery Moment Is SacredEvery Moment Is Sacred10. Learning Life Through Abundance With Shannon Tamez (Meditation Journey)Host of the new podcast, Learning Life This Way, Shannon Tamez, visits us today for a meditation journey. Shannon is a stay at home mom of three little ones, a wife, and a beautiful soul. She speaks of cherishing the quiet moments and interweaving meditation into daily life even as she parents and goes about everyday responsibilities. We also get a sneak peek into her new show, launching this week on Wednesday, January 11, 2023! Check out Learning Life This way!!! Shannon's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-life-this-way/id1660971869 To co-create your...2023-01-0947 minLearning Life This WayLearning Life This WayTrailerHello and Welcome to Learning Life This Way Podcast.  I am your host, Shannon Tamez.  In this podcast, I will be sharing life lessons I've learned along the way.  I will be discussing what I learned from them, what I loved about them, and how I grew from them.   Some of us may be in similar situations in life, but we've taken many different roads to get there.  I want this podcast to serve as a friend to know you are not along.  As well as give you different perspectives. Somehow along the way, I became...2022-12-2101 min