These 4 Walls Podcast Episodes
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Season 1: Episode 1: Self-Love
In our first episode on self-love we talk about comparing ourselves to others and how detrimental it can be to our own growth. Your feelings are your own, your struggles are your own, your accomplishments are your own.
Season 1: Episode 2: Gender Expectations
Before birth expectations about our lives are decided/ envisioned for us. S/O to Reggie (@inthenorthernsouth) for being our first and very special guest on our most recent episode out now! Check it out and let us know what you think! .
Season 1: Episode 3: Love Languages
This episode is allllll about love languages! Tune in to hear about ours and how they show up in our lives! If you don’t know your own, take the quiz now!! .
https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
Season 1: Episode 4: What Constitutes A Good Friend
What Constitutes A Good Friend? History? Shared Interests? Loyalty? Please listen in while we discuss what friendship means to us and how we hold our friends accountable.
Season 1: Episode 5: 16 Personalities
16 Personalities "It's so incredible to finally be understood". Join Sydnie the Defender and Taelor the Advocate explore their personality type.
Do you feel lost or misunderstood?
Season 1: Episode 6: Random Daily Encounters
Do you hate running into people at Walmart? Are you unsure about how you've gotten to a certain point in your life? Do you just need a break and want to listen to us talk about our random a** stories then tune in!
Season 1: Episode 7: Perfectionism: The Killer of Joy
Are you a perfectionist? Do you feel a constant weight on your shoulder to achieve your goals in what may be an unrealistic time period? We talk about their journey with having a perfectionist personality type.
Season 1: Episode 8: Creating A Positive Living Space
This week on Episode 8, we talk about how your living space affects your mental health. Make sure the people you invite into your space bring positive energy, and respect your home like it’s their own 🤗
Season 1: Episode 9: Wellness Wheel
Don’t forget to listen to episode 9 where we fill out our wellness wheels and talk about all the different dimensions of wellness! “ A flat tire can prevent you from reaching your destination.”
Season 1: Episode 10: Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
This week we’re talking about burnout and compassion fatigue. Being in a helping profession, especially, can take such a toll on your mental AND physical health. Join us as we evaluate our own risk and talk about some warning signs!
Season 1: Episode 11: Toxicity in Relationships
We’re talking about toxicity in relationships, romantic and otherwise. Tune in to hear us talk about how to know if you’re in a toxic relationship and how to get out!
Season 1: Episode 12: Women Hating on Other Women
Why do some women hate on other women? This week we’re talking about women hating on other women and why the heck we do that! Is it jealousy? Insecurity? Competition?
Season 2: Episode 13: Friends with Exes Part I: You Got Me Fucked Up
Tune in as we deep dive into our past and learn about how to grow for our future. This episode is definitely rated E for explicit as we deep dive into our past and learn about how to grow for our future.
Season 2: Episode 14: Coping with Being A People Pleaser
Do you always say yes? Do you feel obligated to say yes? Do you feel guilty when you do say no? Coping with being a people pleaser can be difficult between not wanting to disappoint others or fear of missing out.
Season 2: Episode 15: 20 Something: Age Expectations
Where did you think you would be at this point in your life? ✈️🚘🏠
Do you feel like you haven't accomplished enough or that you're not living up to society's expectations?
Season 2: Episode 16: Does Everyone in Your Life Serve A Purpose
How do you define purpose? Do you think that every single person that has come in to your life serves a purpose? Sit back and listen as we define what purpose is and determine what impact different people have had in our lives.
Season 2: Episode 17: Toxic Work Environments
Having trouble sleeping? Suffering from migraines? It may be time to think about if your job is the right fit for you! This week we explore toxic work environments and ways to cope and stay productive if you are unable to leave your position.
Season 2: Episode 18: Self-Care
This episode we reflect on the past sixish months and how we have grown. In life we all have setbacks, major life changes and we have to learn to manage and readjust.
Season 2: Episode 19: Good Guys
Are you or someone you love a self-proclaimed "good guy?" Do you feel overlooked, misunderstood, or disrespected when dating. We discuss what qualities may be found in a good guy and share their dating experiences.
Season 2: Episode 20: Stigma and Medication
It is time to get serious about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and medication! Taking psychotropic medications should be as "normal" as taking medication for any other illness that individuals are experience.
Season 2: Episode 21: Friends with Exes Part II: Get Yourself Together
Welcome back to another episode of These 4 Walls where we discuss being friends with exes. Look forward to a new perspective and a new outlook on why or why not you may consider being or staying friends with your ex.
Season 2: Episode 22: Manage It
Do you you have stress that never seems to go away? Do you feel overwhelmed or in need of some guidance or help, then tune in to this weeks episode of These 4 Walls where we discuss stress management.
Season 2: Episode 23: Good vs Evil
This week we discuss the definitions of good and evil. Both perception and society impact how we may view the acts and behaviors of others. Join us as we untangle the different roots of evil.
Season 2: Episode 24: Season 2 Finale: Q&A
Don't let the boring title full you, this is definitely an episode that you will not want to miss. Tune in as we answer questions from a couple of our listeners: from Popeyes to Class Reunions!
Season 3: Episode 25: Are We Fucked?
2019 was quite a year, so here is to 2020 may we all grow in our journeys. This week's episode is all about reflection and self-awareness. We are joined by our guest CJ and we ask some hard-hitting questions and get down to who is the real blame for the way that the world is going today.
Season 3: Episode 26: Finding Satisfaction in Love and Life
Movies, television shows, and other media outlets have a long history of misrepresenting individuals with mental illness. Unfortunately, it has caused individuals to perceive those diagnosed in a very unflattering light. Please join us as we discuss some of the portrayals and inaccuracies in the media.
Season 3: Episode 27: Stigma and Misrepresentation in the Media
Movies, television shows, and other media outlets have a long history of misrepresenting individuals with mental illness. Unfortunately, it has caused individuals to perceive those diagnosed in a very unflattering light. Please join us as we discuss some of the portrayals and inaccuracies in the media.
Season 3: Episode 28: Discussing Controversial Topics with Clients, Acquaintances, Friends, and Family
Sick of awkward family events? Sick of being stuck or getting dragged into conversations that irk you to your core.
Season 3: Episode 29: Birth Order
Worried about where you fit in life? Have you considered examining how your birth order impacts your personality traits? Well tune in this week as we talk about Alfred Adler's Birth Order Theory and how it has shaped our lives.
Season 3: Episode 30: Growth and Emotional Honesty
Are you being honest with yourself? Do you have trouble putting your feelings into words? This week we are joined by Reet Starwind and discuss what it means to be emotionally honest and how we work on expressing ourselves.
Season 3: Episode 31: Your Beliefs That You Think Might Not Be True
Have you heard of the Mandela Effect? Do you believe in aliens, soulmates, all the things that have not been proven to be true This week we discuss different theories and effects about things that we grew up believing.
Season 3: Episode 32: Music and Psychology
Is you music your heart and soul? Well personally we can't imagine a life without music. Music invokes emotions and can affect your mood. It can help you with your energy and quite possibly your health and well-being.
Season 3: Episode 33: Sweet Dreams and Terrible Nightmares
Is it a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare? Curious about if your dreams have meaning? Wondering if you are alone in this world about how you interpret your dreams?
Season 3: Episode 34: Don’t Be Mingling, Jus Be Singling
Do you hate the process of dating? The uncertainty, the anxiety, the red flags that admit it we've all ignored. This week we are joined by Eirin and Geonna as we share about our personal experiences with dating and the lessons that we have learned in the end.
Season 3: Episode 35: All About Controversy
Black Men Don't Cheat, Women Comedians, Dating, Quarantine, and any and everything in between. This week we are joined by CJ and Reggie and to discuss controversial topics and if we are really protecting our peace or just avoiding some hard to hear conversations.
Season 3: Episode 36; Gone Are The Days Where Exercise is Boring
Do you have a love/hate relationship with sports and exercising? Or maybe you are passionate about them. Either way this week in our season finale we are joined by Cassandra to discuss the benefits of exercise and sports on the mind and body.
Season 4: Episode 37: Cancel Culture: Who’s Next
Season 4 jumps off with addressing cancel culture and whether we really are too quick to jump at "canceling" celebrities.Tyler and Vincent join us this week as we discuss accountability, moving forward, expectations, and WAP!
Season 4: Episode 38: BLM: What’s Next?
We have marched! We have protested! So, what's next? This week we are joined by Reet and Ayinde to discuss what actions you can take to help continue the fight. Black Lives Matter and consistency is the key.
Season 4: Episode 39: Hair & Identity: Don’t Touch My Hair
Hair should be empowering, but unfortunately so many of us have experienced shame and doubt surrounding our hair which often affected our self-esteem and confidence. This week we talk about how hair relates to your identity.
EP40: Corona and Well-Being
WEAR YOUR MASK! 2020 has been a challenging year for most, if not all of us. We have experienced great losses and have endured more than we thought we could bare. This week we discuss how COVID has impacted our lives and how we can work on managing the stressors of this year.
EP41: Life Path Numbers: It Read Me Like A Book
"It's all in the Numbers!" Wondering why your life isn't going in the direction you've envisioned, maybe you are not following your life path's number. Whether you believe in numerology or not it is always fun to gain insight on why you may behave in a certain way.
EP42: Look Good, Feel Good
I don't think you feel me like I'm feeling myself! The way you dress can tell a lot about yourself and can impact how you feel. This week Devin joins us as we chat about fashion, confidence, and self-esteem. From dress codes to therapy to anything in between.
EP43: It's Been A Journey
Life is a journey , let's start making it intentional. This week the incredible Lani G joins us as we discuss our healing journeys and spiritual awakenings. The time is now to set clear intentions and work on discovering and working on your purpose in life.
EP44: Conspiracy Theories
Do you believe in aliens? How about the government controlling certain aspects of our lives? This week Morgan, Reggie, and Sydnee join us as we discuss different conspiracy theories. Tune in to learn more about our beliefs and some theories you may not have heard!
EP45: Attachment Styles and Intimate Relationships
"Have you wondered why you keep ending up in the same situation, even with different partners? Do you get too clingy or jealous? Or do you always seem to be more involved than your partner? Maybe you want to be with someone, but as soon as things get emotionally intimate, you back off?"
EP46: Movie Critique: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
Join us to take a look inside the story of the serial killer Ted Bundy. This week we discuss our critique of the movie and the life of Ted Bundy. The movie is based on the book "The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy," written by his ex-girlfriend about her experiences with him. Tune in to learn more!
EP47: To Spank or Not to Spank
Do spankings decrease negative behavior? Have you vowed not to spank your children/future children? Are you unsure about the alternatives to spanking? This week we are joined by Morgan and an anonymous guest to gain a parent's perspective on spanking children.
EP48: Are We Over It?
2020 isn't quite over, but season 4 is over! Thank you for joining us this season as we all try to figure out what the heck is happening in the world while also trying to maintain our mental health/sanity. This week we are joined by Jordyn to reflect on 2020 and COVID and discuss if we are over it all!
EP49: Pandemic... What?
Where has the time gone? No, but really it's almost March 2021. 2020 was a long blur and we're here to recap the year while briefly going over our wellness wheel and how much things have changed. Join us as we continue to grow and welcome new guests and their perspectives throughout the year.
EP50: Motivation: May We Inspire Each Other
I am motivated by.... I am inspired by.... I aspire to be.... Join us this week with our special guest Solomon as we discuss motivation and aspiration. You may be feeling stuck, you may feel unmotivated, or maybe you just need an extra push. Tune in to hear about what may be blocking you from achieving your goals.
EP51: Purpose: It's More Than A Job
Having trouble discovering your purpose? You are not alone! I bet most people that you ask even define purpose in various ways. This week Chris joins us and Together we explore the thought of defining purpose as an aspiration to be at an internal state of being, rather than focusing on a job or a single title.
EP52: Toxic Romantic Relationships: When To Leave
Sometimes in a relationship we can become blinded by the feelings of love and affection that we don't realize how bad the relationship has become. In this episode we are joined by Ayala and discuss different aspects of toxic romantic relationships. We also touch on how to leave the relationship.
EP53: Faith, Spirituality, & Beliefs
Why are so many young adults (millennials) willingly turning away from God+/ or having faith in their life? This week we are joined by Avery to attempt to answer this question. We also discuss purpose, interpretation, and personal experiences.
EP54: Becoming Our Most Authentic Self
What stories have you told yourself that have hindered/ limited you from being your true authentic self? Often times we stand in our own way towards our growth and potential. This week we are joined by Stephanie Jack to discuss how we can work towards becoming our most authentic selves.
EP55: Actual Self vs. Public Self
Who am I to myself versus who I am to others? Do you feel that being around others you have to live up to their expectations of who they perceive you to be? This episode Reet joins us to talk about how we may not often present the truest forms of ourselves until we are alone.
EP56: Immigration and Culture Shock
A better quality of life! That's all that people are asking for, but unfortunately they are faced with many obstacles and barriers. Elena joins us to discuss her experience immigrating to the United States. She also discusses her experience with culture shock.
EP57: Service Animals
Want to learn more about service animals? Ever wonder the difference between service animals and support animals? This week Jay and Santana join us to discuss the pros and cons of service animals.
EP58: Introverts & Extroverts
Staying to yourself or surrounded by people? Sometimes people assume that you if you identify as one that you can't enjoy the different characteristics of the other. This week Shawn joins us to discuss being introverted or extroverted personality types.
EP59: Psychology In Everyday Life
Psychology! Who needs it? Psychology is the study of mind and behavior and we all can benefit from learning more about psychology and why we may act the way that we do. This week Najerron joins us to discuss the importance of psychology and how we can utilize it in our daily lives.
EP60: I Got A Big Ego
So, you've got a big ego? But is that even bad? Let's stop blaming how we act and react on our ego and learn to take responsibility for our actions. This week we are joined by CJ to discuss emotional reactivity and finding a stable, healthy ego.