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Parenting for the CultureWhat is Your Parenting Style??Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on the planet.The one thing that we can agree on is that there isn't just one way to parent. People have so many opinions on how to manage your kiddos and it can be very overwhelming. There are days that you feel like you nailed it and then there are days where you feel like you are just a complete failure. Parenting styles is one of those things that you are always tweaking and adjusting because our littles ones are always changing. There isn't a one size fits all when it c...
2023-09-2833 min
Parenting for the CultureKids and Their AttachmentsThere are plenty of things we, as adults, are attached to. For example, you may have a favorite hoodie, hat or even a favorite food. These things comfort us when life is being, ya know....life. For our littles, their attachment to us can make us feel special but it can also be the most frustrating thing, especially when you have adult responsibilities to take care of and your little is attached to your hip like that piece of tape that doesn't seem to want to let go! This week, Charisse gives you all the lowdown on how to...
2023-09-2132 min
The Amazing ClarksThe Loyalty TestTrust between partners is one of the most important things when you're in a relationship. But, what happens when that little voice in your head is whispering doubts about the loyalty of your significant other? Do you continue to trust that they are still being faithful or do you administer a loyalty test to quiet that very convincing whisper of doubt? This week on the podcast, The Amazing Clarks discuss why you feel the need to test your partner and if it's really about your boo or is there something deeper going on inside of you. Settle in friends...
2023-09-1932 min
Parenting for the CulturePrioritizing the Lesson in the MomentLife is full of lessons. For kids, those lessons, just like life, can come at them quick. As parents, we have to use our judgement to decide when and where to teach those lessons. When our little is having a full meltdown, trying to teach them why whatever happened to them is causing issues isn't the best time. We parents have to have better timing because if we really want our kids to learn the lesson, then they need to be in a state that allows them to take in the info you are trying to teach. This week...
2023-09-1428 min
Parenting for the CulturePicking the Right School for Your Child (Part 2)We hope you saved room for part 2! Finding the right place for our littles, who are 0-5 years old, can be even more stressful than than finding the right school for our older kids. For a lot of our kiddos, this may be the first experience that is outside of the home for them. For some of us, this is the first time we are gonna separated from our child and we want to make sure that we are as comfortable with this school as we are in our own homes. But not to worry, take a deep breath...
2023-09-0733 min
Parenting for the CulturePicking the Right School for Your Child (Part 1)We can all agree, as parents, education is important for our tiny humans. But, picking the right school can make all the difference in overall health and well being for our kids. The right school can nurture our kids to grow up and be the adults that will change this world. Unfortunately, the wrong school may not tap into your kids super power so they can thrive. We know there can be a lot of pressure deciding the school that will educate your child but not to worry we got you! On this episode, Charisse gives you the tips...
2023-08-3135 min
Parenting for the CultureYou vs. The Kids HomeworkSchool is back and that means homework is back too! Just like our kids, homework is something that we as parents dread each year as our kids move up in grade. The Homework being given gets progressively more difficult. Anyone try to do this "new" math these kids keep bringing home? Homework and studying can be very stressful but lucky for us, this week Charisse drops some very helpful tips and hacks to make this new year with new homework roadblocks a lil less daunting. Happy Parenting My Friends! We love answering your questions here! If...
2023-08-2426 min
The Amazing ClarksUsing Sex to Avoid Emotional ConnectionWe can all agree sex is one of the pillars of a good relationship. When the sex is good, sometimes it can be a distraction, but what if you are using sex to avoid truly connecting with your partner? Emotions can be complicated, and who's got time for that roller coaster. Sex can be used to avoid how you truly feel, and you convince yourself this is the best way to not get hurt. This week, The Amazing Clarks chat about the possible reasons you may be using sex to protect your heart and how the sex will be e...
2023-08-2236 min
Parenting for the CultureKeeping Your Cool When Kids Get SpicyWhoever said patience is a virtue never had kids. Keeping our cool while your little one is having a full meltdown in the middle of the aisle at the grocery store, isn't the time to be virtuous. Sometimes, the best way to combat that spicy child of yours is to not react to the screaming and crying by being the example of calm and peace that your child can rely on to guide them through the latest emotional outburst. Like Bruce Lee once said "You must be like water" Happy Parenting! We love answering your qu...
2023-08-1728 min
The Amazing ClarksEverything Is Perfect: A Philosophy or a Way of LifeEVERYTHING IS PERFECT....A phrase we've all said to ourselves to will us through a situation that is the furthest from perfect. Everything Is Perfect, or EIP, can be more than a phrase to whisper to ourselves in a moment of need. EIP can be the very thing that can change your whole life. Adopting EIP as not just a saying but as the lens that you view and participate in the world can be the very thing your life needs to take you to that next level. The Amazing Clarks discuss this week how you can begin to...
2023-08-1533 min
Parenting for the CultureMeeting Everyones Needs Through Non-Violent CommunicationWe all have needs, but trying to figure out what our tiny humans need at any given time can be one of the most frustrating things about being a parent. We get it! It’s hard to get to the heart of the mater when our kid is having a full blown tantrum in the middle of Target. But, there's a path to making sure that your little gets what they NEED in that moment but also so you get what YOU need in that moment too. This week on the podcast, Charisse gives you the tools to be ab...
2023-08-1034 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaThe Love Calls for us to UnifyAs Felicia reflects on her now 36th birthday, she recalls what the past few birthdays have looked like even as she has shared this space with you all. The changes that are naturally occurring in life have made their way and even the moments of celebration look different. While discussing that moment, allows to Karega reflect on a trip back east that he took with his father just before his dad's 70th birthday. It all lends itself to the question of how do the processes of life change our outlook on love, growth, life and celebration?Karega's...
2023-08-0937 min
The Amazing ClarksDating Younger MenHave you ever considered dating a younger man?? We can all hear the collective groans as you think about that question. Ladies, the reality is that there is a shortage of men at the moment and sometimes you have to expand your expectations when looking for a partner. We know you have your list, but have you thought maybe your list is keeping you from finding that one young guy that could make you throw away the list and let you get your groove back? This week, The Amazing Clarks try to help you see that you could be m...
2023-08-0832 min
Parenting for the CultureBack to School?...Already?Here we go people, it happens every year. It’s ...Back to School Time! This time of year for us parents can be full of mixed emotions. Some of us are sending our littles to school for the very first time and some of us are just happy that someone else is going to keep an eye on them for a couple of hours. Either way, this time of year is always an adventure as you make sure your children have what they need to be successful. This week, Charisse discusses how you can make the transition back to sc...
2023-08-0336 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaRiding in on GratitudeAn old school Gospel playlist (not super old-school, we're talking early 2000s) has Felicia and Karega honing in on the many facets of gratitude. What does gratitude look like and how does it change as we change? What is it like to find our way BACK TO GRATITUDE when we feel like there has been absolutely nothing to be grateful for? Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only" is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN. Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mothers Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is available now! A collection of aff...
2023-08-0228 min
The Amazing ClarksThe Pros and Cons of Watching Porn TogetherPorn...the one word in the English language guaranteed to get you some looks if spoken in a group for sure. The truth is we've all watched porn at one point in our lives and most likely watching porn is a solo activity. But what if you didn't have to watch it alone and you could watch it with your partner? This week on the podcast, The Amazing Clarks discuss the pros and cons of watching porn with your partner. They dig deep into how you and partner can decided whether if it is right for you both! So...
2023-08-0127 min
Parenting for the CultureThe Job Of ParenthoodWhen we say parenthood is a hard and thankless job with no raises in sight, we know you feel us. But nobody actually thinks of being a parent as an actual J-O-B. What if you did and you are the CEO of your very own small company? Let that sink in. What if you outsourced the work and, instead of dragging yourself through "paperwork,” (aka doing the dishes, taking out the trash, and the bane of any parent’s job, doing laundry) you just decided to delegate that task to someone else? This week, Charisse talks about how the job o...
2023-07-2736 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaEven Through the Challenge We Are LearningKamali has hit her tremendous 2s in full force and are CHALLENGING Karega and Felicia. Yes, we are fully aware she is a toddler, hence the challenge AND where this conversation meets us. What does one do with the frustration that comes with handling the challenges that come our way and in how does CONTROL play into the situation? While Karega and Felicia frame this conversation in the scope of parenthood, you do not need to be a parent to pick up these gems!Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only" is AVAILABLE NOW through E...
2023-07-2630 min
The Amazing ClarksThe Body Count DebateDo you have a Body Count? And no, we are not talking about an actual body count because that's when things can get a bit messy. When we say body count we mean what is the magic number of people that you've slept with in your history of doing the do? What ever that number is theres no judgement here. But, have you revealed that number to your partner and how did they take the news? This week, The Amazing Clarks talk about how to navigate the body count debate and whether it should matter. Melanie and Anthony discuss t...
2023-07-2527 min
Parenting for the CultureHELP! I've Got a Picky Eater!We, as parents, always want to make sure our littles get the best care possible. That’s why when dinnertime comes around, what you put on the plate is made with the best nutrition possible to help them grow. Easy, right??? Nope! When your child takes that plate, the plate you put together with love, and tosses it across the room, you quickly realize it’s a chicken nugget night and it’s not worth the battle tonight. Dealing with picky eaters can be one of the most frustrating pieces of parenting, we get it. This week, Charisse gives you so...
2023-07-2027 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaThe Spectrum of CelebrationCelebration in grief looks different. Celebration after grief looks different. Celebration after milestones looks different. What it all shows us is that there is no one way to celebrate, and that our differences are not deficits. As Felicia recounts how a birthday celebration with her long time friend looks different know than it did when they first started celebrating birthdays over a decade ago, it allows space for all of us to take a moment and reflect on not only the necessity of joy, but the specialness of Black sisterhood.Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy...
2023-07-1927 min
The Amazing ClarksBoring MarriagesNo one gets into marriage expecting to be bored. When you decide to get married, you have this fairytale made up in your head. Marriage can be a fairytale but you also have to be realistic about your marriage. Sometimes, being married is boring but you have to realize that if your marriage is a snooze-fest, it just might be you who is making your marriage boring. This week, The Amazing Clarks get into why your marriage is boring and, newsflash, it might not be your partners fault. Buckle up people this is gonna be a good one! ...
2023-07-1832 min
Parenting for the CultureChores: When Are They Ready?As kids, we never understood the importance of doing chores. Most of us just thought it was free labor for our parents, which at the time seemed unfair. Now, as adults and even more importantly as parents, we now see the value even if our kids don't. The struggle to find the balance in teaching our children how to take care of themselves, but also not cause a full on meltdown, can be a frustrating task. Not to worry! This week, Charisse gives you her thoughts on how and when is a good time to start implementing chores into...
2023-07-1326 minSOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaToday I Choose to Practice LovePracticing Love. Sit with that statement for a second. How often do we treat love as a practice or a philosophy? Do we realize that love, as with all things, changes and grows? That it requires us to study, and practice it? That it will test us? Push us? Today Karega and Felicia discuss moments that have challenged their practice of love, BUT have also allowed for a sort of mastery of certain facets of it. Even as it changes and grows, continuing to PRACTICE LOVE allows us to grow in love.Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge...
2023-07-1231 min
The Amazing ClarksYour Ego Doesn't Want You To Find LoveWhat if the one thing keeping you from find love is YOUR EGO!? That’s right, your ego could be the culprit for why you can't seem to find that diamond in the rough. We all have an ego and sometimes that ego can be your best friend and other times it can be the very thing that causes you to be alone. This week, The Amazing Clarks talk about how you can tame that out of control ego of yours and find the love that you not only want, but the one you need. If your ego doesn't wa...
2023-07-1133 min
Parenting for the CultureThe Hierarchy of SiblingsFor those of us who have siblings, we all know there are days that we wish we were an only child. It's hard enough being a kid and trying to navigate social situations with strangers, but imagine having another person you have to live with and see everyday. What makes things even more challenging is that person also takes up time, attention and resources from you. Having a sibling can be frustrating but rewarding, and sometimes as parents we have this idea of what kind of relationship we want for our kids, and just like the unpredictability of life, s...
2023-07-0628 min
Parenting for the CultureThe Screen Time DilemmaLet's face it parents, having kids can be an adventure. Things like making sure these tiny humans stay healthy is a full time job. Screen time is one of those things in parenting that can be the thin line between having a good night and having a night where you might need a lil more wine in that glass. That's why Charisse gives you the lowdown on how you can help change the culture and feelings around technology with your littles ones. She gives you some tips and hacks to help make the relationship balanced between you, your child...
2023-06-2927 min
Man to Man: A Wellness SeriesMan to Man With James HarrisJames Harris was supposed to be just another statistic in the foster care system. At the age of sixteen, he decided the best plan for his future was to emancipate himself and take control of his life so he could be the support system for his siblings who he was separated from when they entered the Virginia foster care system. Today, Tedx speaker, husband, and father James Harris goes Man to Man with David to discuss how he took the necessary steps to heal his child hood trauma by educating himself about mental health. He discusses how this played...
2023-06-2944 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaThe Ongoing Process of Healing"Everything I am feeling in my grief is normal. Acknowledging these emotions is the ongoing process of healing."Today Felicia and Karega share about another loss and how they are feeling as they navigate this new grief. What lessons have they learned not only from Kamaiu, but from other losses that allow them to keep growing, to keep moving, and to keep walking in faith? How does comparison weigh so heavy while looking at one's own journey? There are no set answers. We ask you to join us in reflection as we all try to better understand...
2023-06-2828 min
The Amazing ClarksThe Spy Who Loved MeHave you ever spied on a partner? Here's a better, question, does your partner know that you spied on them? While it's not the Cold War, spying on a partner can definitely cause a war between you two. You might have a good reason to spy, but what are your choices saying about your relationship? Melanie and Anthony discuss how they both have spied on a partner and what the fall out was after they did. Plus, they also give you some insight on why you feel the need to spy on your partner and tips on how to...
2023-06-2731 min
Parenting for the CulturePlanes, Trains and Automobiles: Summer Travel EditionKids plus travel equals chaos. When you have kids, the days of getting up and just leaving for vacation are long gone. Now, preparing for a vacation with children can consist of making sure everyone uses the restroom before we leave, or making sure that each child has head phones for their tablet. Otherwise, it’s the theme song to Paw Patrol all the way to granny's house. However you travel this summer, Charisse will give you some tips how to prepare your littles for traveling with the family. We love answering your questions here! If...
2023-06-2232 min
Man to Man: A Wellness SeriesMan to Man With James Nicholas KinneyKnowledge, plain and simple, is POWER! Being informed about today’s society is essential, and can be the difference between thriving or just getting by. James Nicholas Kinney is one who chose to survive, learn and thrive when the universe gave him a choice that he couldn't say no too. Now, he's here to go Man to Man with David to discuss how he pulled himself out of a very deep depression and battled his agoraphobia after almost losing his life. Listen as America’s Mental Health Motivator speaks on how you can change your life just by reading, medi...
2023-06-2239 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaI Speak to Resolve What's Conflicting InsideFelicia did not make it to the gym today. She was dressed for the gym. She had planned on going to the gym, was ready will and able, but it didn't happen. She did, however, make it to the store. It was while she at the store she had a chance run in with a man who she had never met. It was through conversation with him, that she found out that they shared something in common: the loss of a daughter. Through this conversation, Felicia realizes how much healing comes from speaking about Kamaiu, and Karega h...
2023-06-2134 min
The Amazing ClarksIs Love A Construct?Do you ever ask yourself, “is love a construct?” Yeah, us neither, but what if that butterfly feeling you get when you see that person you've been crushing on is just in your mind? Or ever wonder where that first kiss feeling is when you're 10 years into a relationship? In this episode, the Clarks discuss the differences between real, long-lasting love and love that just might be in your mind. Strap in, were gonna get deep with this one! Time to join the Love Revolution family! If you have any children, are you prepared for their...
2023-06-2041 min
Parenting for the CultureSchools Out, Now What??Summer is officially here! Now that schools out and you don't have to worry about whose project needs to be done at the last minute you can relax, right?? Yes and no. This week, Charisse chats about how you can use some time to prepare and transition the kids for a more relaxing, but still productive summer. Allowing some time between the last day of school and summer activities is a chance for the whole family to reflect on the school year but it also allows time for YOU and your children to decompress mentally. While camp may not...
2023-06-1530 min
Man to Man: A Wellness SeriesMan to Man with Dominic LawsonWhat do you do when you lose it all? When you think you know your life plan, and then suddenly that changes? Dominic Lawson knows all about change and loss. He wouldn't tell you that there is some magical cure all on the other side. What you would learn from him, is that he is a man of service, a man who loves his community, and a champion of mental health who is STILL on his own journey. Through storytelling, he is finding his own healing AND success. In going Man to Man with David, Dominic shares about growing...
2023-06-1543 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaBlack Music is Black JoyFinding joy, finding motivation, finding connection is fundamental to our existence. Both Karega and Felicia have been trying to find that balance of joy outside of the work they do daily. However, the music keeps pulling them in. Listen in as the couple describes how music, and specifically OUR music, has shaped their connection to self, and community. PLUS how it contributes to their practice of wellness. Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only" is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN. Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mothers Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is...
2023-06-1430 min
The Amazing ClarksWhat Is Your Love Legacy? When you think of the word legacy, what comes to mind? Some will say that their career is the legacy they wish to leave to the world and some may say how they treated others is their legacy. Today, the Clarks talk about how leaving a Love Legacy can be one of the most important things you can leave to yourself, your loved ones and your community. Melanie and Anthony dive deep into how they are leaving a love legacy for their family to remember and how you can begin to leave a legacy in love for y...
2023-06-1330 min
Parenting for the CultureMama Said There'd be Days Like ThisCONTENT WARNING!: This episode talks about heavy topics that include bullying, slurs, and sexual harassment.Hard conversations are part of life and if you're lucky you don't have to have one with your kids until YOU are ready. Unfortunately, in today’s world, you can't always monitor what your kids are exposed to. Today, Charisse talks about how to have a conversation with your child about the many things that are happening in todays society. Teaching your child how to be an advocate for themselves and others can be one of the most beneficial things you can te...
2023-06-0835 min
Parenting for the CultureNew Mom...Who Dis??Being a mom is hard, plain and simple, but imagine being a new mom with little to no experience. This week, Charisse discusses how preparing for your special day can set you up for success once the baby is here. Leaning on the loved ones around you can help you get through those difficult times as a new mom. Charisse also chats about how building a " Mommy Network" can be a lifesaver, especially when you feel alone and as though no one gets what you are going through. Knowing your limits as a mom will allow you to be...
2023-06-0127 min
The Amazing ClarksAm I in Love or in Lust?You know that feeling when you've talked to someone over and over and you can't stop thinking about them and all of a sudden you're wondering if they are the one? OR are you like pre-Anthony Melanie? Calling up dudes knowing that they are NOT they one but because they can throw it down in the bedroom? Do you wonder what makes you feel one way or another? There happens to be a science behind it! The Amazing Clarks are here to break down the difference between your lovey dovey and your lusty feelings BEFORE you make those relationship...
2023-05-3026 min
Parenting for the CultureBeing Firm is Part of Gentle ParentingDid Y'all hear Melanie Fiona's Mama on the Mama's Den? (We've got some clips for you, but if you want to hear the whole thing, go ahead and click this link) This might surprise you, but Charisse it 100% team Mama Donna! This might surprise some of you who have heard the episode and think it's the EXACT OPPOSITE of gentle parenting. However this might surprise you....Mama Donna IS a Gentle Parent. Okay, stay with us here. Charisse is going to explain everything and by the end of this episode you'll understand not only why she stands 10 toes down...
2023-05-2531 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaThe Miracle and Wonder of GriefGrief can manifest itself in a many ways, especially when someone is taken from us too soon. Today, Karega and Felicia discuss how they spent their weekend with mothers who have lost their children too soon. What they discovered is that these strong black women, who have experienced such tragedies, still find a reason to be joyous even though they carry such pain everyday. Karega speaks on how he is in awe of these mothers, including his very own wife, because of the strength they have shown through so much adversity. He realizes that grief doesn't only have to...
2023-05-2434 min
The Amazing ClarksReprogramming Your Relationship's ThermostatDo you and your partner seem to be worlds apart? Chances are your thermostat is off! What is your thermostat? Well The Amazing Clarks are here to set you right. Your thermostat is what regulates what you get around you. Just like the thermostat in your house, if it's set at 70 it doesn't matter what you do your house is going to stay at 70 degrees. If you've convinced yourself that your partner can never change, then even if they do make small changes you're never going to see it because you're set on never see them!But i...
2023-05-2335 min
Man to Man: A Wellness SeriesMan to Man with Alimi BallardGet your air horns ready because today, David goes man to man with actor, producer, husband, father and of course New Yorker, Alimi Ballard. David and Alimi dive into why he credits his mother as the most influential person in his early life and how he takes those lessons and teaches them to his children so they have the tools to navigate a world, that can be very cruel, with grace, confidence, and humility as a young person of color.To keep up with all things Alimi make sure you give him a follow @alimiballard...
2023-05-181h 02
Parenting for the CultureHow Do I Build Resilience in My Child?Sometimes when trying to protect our children, we are hindering their resilience. We're going to say that one more time. Sometimes when we try to protect our children we are ACTUALLY hindering their resilience. Now if you're clutching your pearls, just wait. Charisse is going to explain it to you. Our children are more capable than we sometimes give them credit for. In this episode Charisse shares what she has experienced as an educator and how we as parents can help them grow versus fixing them. Make sure you've listened to our episode on emotional regulation and dive right...
2023-05-1824 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaThe Gift of ImpermanenceWe all know that nothing lasts forever but, for a 2 year old like Kamali, you have nothing but time. Today Karega and Felicia discuss their recent trip with Kamali to Atlanta to visit close friends. While traveling, Karega experienced a series of moments with Kamali that caused him to reflect on the fact that even though Kamaili is only two, there are things, as she gets older and matures, that she won't ask him or Felicia to do any more. The great thing about Kamali, even though she is growing everyday, she always finds ways to bring Karega and Fe...
2023-05-1734 min
The Amazing ClarksTrapped in a Sexless MarriageIs your partner starting to feel more like a roommate? We know that there are A LOT of reasons as to why you might have lost that loving feeling, but you don't have to stay trapped in that sexless marriage! (or sexless relationship) No, we're not telling you to leave your partner. The Amazing Clarks are here to break down how to get that spark back! Plus how do we get to the root of what caused the loss of that sexy feeling in the first place!Time to join the Love Revolution family! What questions do...
2023-05-1633 min
Parenting for the CultureThe Power of NoHearing the word "No" can be difficult to hear as an adult. Now, imagine a child hearing the word "No." It can send even the most calm toddler into a fit of rage. Today, Charisse chats about how hearing the word "no" doesn't have to be a negative thing for your child. She discusses how saying "no" to your child and helping them to understand WHY you are saying "no," can help them learn to cope when things don’t go their way. We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need...
2023-05-1126 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaMaking Time for My SpiritYour thoughts and self talk can have very powerful effects on your mental and spiritual health. Karega and Felicia both reflect on what it means to slow down and take time for themselves. Karega, more specifically, speaks on how important it is to not only take care of his physical well being but his spiritual well being so he can be there for Felica, Kamali and others. Felicia and Karega also chat about motivating each other and how they can look to their community for inspiration in order to make sure they are feeding the mind, body and spirit.
2023-05-1033 min
The Amazing ClarksBatteries and BLTs with Anthony's Mama JeanMother's Day is fast approaching and Melanie has traveled back west to spend some time with her babies. That doesn't mean that doesn't mean that we can't celebrate moms while she's away! Anthony has invited his mom, Queen Jean, to the mic to get her thoughts on dating as an older woman, marriage (she's had three), and what she thinks about his and Melanie's marriage. PLUS, what does Mama Jean think about needing a man at her age? Does she want to be in a relationship AND what is she hoping Anthony picks up for her for Mother's Day...
2023-05-0936 min
Parenting for the CultureReregulating our Dysregulated ChildrenChildren only know what they know. Take, for instance, that time you made them turn the TV off and they said "you're mean!" Then, when they were at the dinner table they told you that making them eat broccoli is mean. Now that you think about it, at school the other day, they told a classmate that the other kid in their play group was mean because they had a toy that your child wanted to play with right then and there.Here's the thing, chances are they don't actually think ANY of it was mean in t...
2023-05-0427 min
Man to Man: A Wellness SeriesMan to Man with Lee HammockNarcissism is defined as a self-centered personality style characterized as having an excessive preoccupation with oneself and ones own needs, often at the expense of others. Often people want a narcissist to be more engaged in things going on around them than themselves. But what happens when a narcissist decides to go get the genuine help they need to be become a better man for the people around them. David goes Man to Man with Lee Hammock a self-aware narcissist who chose to do the work and go to therapy to be a better partner and father. Now Lee...
2023-05-0449 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaThe Mindset We Have in Our GrowthThe heavy rainy season has Karega thinking about seasons, restarts, harvests and what growth should look like. To go even deeper, what he thought his growth should look like after everything he went through. Seeds and fruit and even the trees have shown him that growth does not look the same and neither does our growth. Especially our growth through grief. Having patience for ourselves is key as we do not all grow the same way. ========Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only" is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN. Felicia's new book SOL...
2023-05-0325 min
The Amazing ClarksStaying Patient During Your Waiting SeasonAre you currently in your "Waiting Season" and feeling impatient for your happily ever after? Many of us have gone through periods of waiting, which can be challenging and cause doubts about whether our time will ever come. However, what we do during this season is crucial. In this episode, The Amazing Clarks provide valuable insight into how to make the most of your waiting season while your love story is still being written. We share practical tips on how to stay positive, patient, and motivated during this time. So grab a pen and paper and take notes because...
2023-05-0221 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaWho I Am in This MomentKamali celebrated her second birthday last week (!) and while there was much to celebrate, there was also a period of reflection. Felicia and Karega take a moment to discuss the parallels between those who came through for them in this period of celebration and those who were there for them during their period of grief. Perhaps just as important, how different it is to be in this specific moment with a child earthside versus being parents of a child in heaven.========Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only" is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN.
2023-04-2632 min
The Amazing ClarksThat Amazing Spiritual LoveWe've all been there, when you meet someone and they check every box externally. They're fine, they've got a good job, a nice place to live, they have a functional car, all of the things that make you say that this might be worth pursuing is there. Then... it happens. The connection just drops like internet in the 90s. You say something and they don't get it, or something they do just gets on you. But here's the thing...none of those things are new. You're just noticing their spirit. Spiritual love is something deeper than the su...
2023-04-2535 minParenting for the CultureChildren are Tiny Humans Not Tiny AdultsYou remember that moment before you had children when you pictured the group pictures in the matching outfits? Or the take your kid to work day? Or that moment where they would do all the cute things together? And now you're here with your seven year old screaming and hitting a punching bag because they feel like it and you're wondering what's wrong with them? Why are they like this?Now, you bought the child the punching bag to do exactly this, but you know YOU wouldn't do this. So why would this tiny version of...
2023-04-2028 min
Man to Man: A Wellness SeriesMan to Man with Lheighton CookForgiveness is something we all struggle with. However, studies have found that the act of forgiveness can reap huge rewards for your health, lowering the risk of heart attack; improving cholesterol levels and sleep; and reducing pain, blood pressure, and levels of anxiety, depression and stress. Today, David is going Man to Man with an influencer, father, and skateboarder who knows all about the power of forgiveness, Lheighton Cook. The two talk about what it took for him to forgive his father. The importance of it on one's mental health, and how it all ties into being the man...
2023-04-2042 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaThere is No Reframe Without RestHaving a toddler is hard, and Kamali is not as respectful to the needs of rest as one would expect of a two year old. You might know this about Felicia, but she loves her sleep. Like, it is a high priority. And there is no room for reframing things when there is no rest!However, there is more to this situation than Kamali being a toddler and the lack of sleep. It is about what we had planned, especially through our grief journey. The vision for our lives, the lives we had planned for ourselves, did...
2023-04-1941 min
The Amazing ClarksCompromise vs ConsensusHave you ever gone along to just get along? You know what we mean. Agreeing to do the dishes every day for a week even though you KNOW THAT YOUVE DONE THOSE DISHES EVERY DAY FOR THE LAST 13 DAYS EVEN THOUGH YOU HATE HATE DOING THE DISHES just to avoid a fight.... ok pause. We're good. Today The Amazing Clarks are breaking down compromising versus consensus. What are we as partners agreeing to without ever talking about? What do we need to do with potential partners BEFORE we commit to each other to ensure success in a relationship? There i...
2023-04-1831 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaI'm Speaking as an Act of Self LoveKarega has released his new project Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only" into the universe and reflects on what it means on not only what it means to be an artist, but on what it means to use music and rap/ hip-hop as a way of processing his grief. Specifically, as one has to navigate the grind of promoting and selling this art and legacy project which means more than just a commodity. Is there a way to find balance in trying to build something greater than the machine of promotion and follows and likes especially with something so i...
2023-04-1234 min
The Amazing ClarksReprogramming Your Dating ThermostatDo you keep attracting the things you don't want? Chances are your thermostat is off! What is your thermostat? Well The Amazing Clarks are here to set you right. Your thermostat is what regulates what you get around you. Just like the thermostat in your house, if it's set at 70 it doesn't matter what you do your house is going to stay at 70 degrees. If you've convinced yourself that online dating is trash and then go to try online dating, it's never going to work because you've convinced yourself it's trash!But it's okay! Anthony and Melanie...
2023-04-1127 min
Parenting for the CultureIs Gentle Parenting on "Some White People Stuff"?Welcome back friends! Charisse is a back with a couple questions from you all, our listeners! First Frenchy in New Jersey is dealing with a teenager who really REALLY wants to wear makeup, but it's a hard no for her. Here's a hint, we're going to reference one of our Pillars of Peaceful Parenting. Then, Charisse answers a listener in Detroit's question of how exactly to Gentle Parent in hostile territory. It's not as cut and dry as you might think!We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need Charisse to answer F...
2023-04-0630 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaGrieving the Person That I Thought I WasFelicia needs to make a change in her life. One that, on the surface level, is simple. She needs to cut her hair. Now, as Karega will tell you (and show you) Felicia has rocked every style under the sun. However, in this moment the impending change is different. As Felicia sits with it, she realizes that even something that she has done dozens of times before, now has a new association with it, and it ties into grief and Kamaiu. As grief is ever changing and evolving, Felicia and Karega reflect on how this moment is very much...
2023-04-0540 min
The Amazing ClarksDo You Believe in Love?Do you believe in love? Not just love, but true love? Now a while back on the TikTok a video from Season 4 of Black Love Doc where Anthony & Melanie shared some of their love story had the people in the comments thinking it was a set up. The energy of love is what we're here to talk about today people. There's too much cynicism around love and The Amazing Clarks are here to remind all of you, whether you're in a relationship or not, that love is here for you. Love shows up in ways that you never expect...
2023-04-0424 min
Parenting for the CultureParenting is a Processing JobCharisse has been fielding all the questions lately about her absence and we hear you! Like all parents, she had to juggle all the things: a spouse out of town, children in three different parts of the city, and coordinating with a babysitter and look, things did not go as planned. One of Charisse's little heavens did the babysitter DIRTY yall, like ran her out of the house with tears in her eyes dirty. And Charisse felt like the worst parent, the worst educator, and questioned this whole gentle parenting thing. But the truth of it is, th...
2023-03-3030 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaTelling My Truth is Part of My WellnessIn their journey of grief, Karega and Felicia have each have had their own very individual processes in how they feel in sharing Kamaiu's story. Their truths vary as their experiences have varied. As the couple vulnerably shares, this ain't fair. None of it is fair and in all reality, no one would choose this path over having their loved one. Grief is wild that way. However, that is why Karega and Felicia create these tools of reference AND why the reframe is so important even for themselves; because it is easy to fall into the trap of the...
2023-03-2926 min
Queue PointsFrom Mary Dee Dudley to Wendy Williams: Discussing Black Women In Radio #WomensHistoryMonthQueue Points, like so many in our audience, grew up on radio. Black women on the air has been part of our history, and, on tonight’s show, we’re discussing Black women on the mic and in the business of radio - Cathy Hughes, Lady B and Wendy Williams. We also play a portion of DJ Sir Daniel’s interview with radio legend Joyce Littel as well as reflections on radio from award-winning podcast producer and Director of Podcasts for Black Love Inc., Krystal Hill. Also DJ Sir Daniel gives us a history lesson on radio pioneer Mary Dee Du...
2023-03-171h 34
Man to Man: A Wellness SeriesMan to Man with Kelvin DavisAs we all know, being different than what people think Black men should be gets you straight mocked, being vulnerable is not something we expect from Black men. Whether that comes from wearing "feminine" colors, not being fit, to enjoying certain hobbies, there are some things that Black men avoid because they don't want to be talked about. For body positive, model and NAACP Image Award nominated author Kelvin Davis, that was an afterthought. He's been rocking his style since childhood. As a girl dad and a dapper gentleman Kelvin spreads joy just by being him, but where does he...
2023-03-1641 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaWhat is Present May Not Always Be Visible in the Moment"What is present may not always be visible in the moment. At the right moment it will be seen. Its relevance requires its process and cannot be rushed."SOL Affirmations was (once again) nominated for an Ambie award which this time took them to Vegas. While in reflection, Karega and Felicia note how all of this, the podcast and the stories that they share in it, start with Kamaiu and the story that they never wanted to tell. Felicia never wanted anything to come from the loss of her first daughter, and yet through her sharing her...
2023-03-1530 min
Man to Man: A Wellness SeriesMan to Man with Jermaine FowlerWelcome back fam! Today David goes man to man with an actor, and comedian but also a father and overall good dude Jermaine Fowler. The two discuss how comedy was truly a way for Jermaine to make something of himself when everything seemed hopeless, how much of one's self it takes to make others laugh, and the intersection of religion and wellness. Jermaine has really seen and been through so many ups and downs and his views on it all are worth the listen. ========The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! S...
2023-02-1651 min
Man to Man: A Wellness SeriesMan to Man with Hosea ChanchezToday we are starting out Black History Month right with this brother right here! Hosea Chanchez is an actor and producer who has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and is probably best known for his role in The Game which you can catch on Paramount+ but his talents don't stop there - Hosea is also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and support within the Black community. As David and Hosea sit down for a chat on what's happening in The Game, his wishes for Malik, and he reveals something he's never shared before.
2023-02-0233 min