Relationships Episodes

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. I had the pleasure of speaking to Precious Brady-Davis on afternoon in July 2021. She recently published her book, I Have Always Been Me, in which she describes her childhood in great depth. She was abandoned... several times but key parental figures in her life. She realized that she was "different" and so did others. This meant that her biracial background was an area of contention, as well as her "feminine" ways. Preci...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Pink Tax?! Some people believe that this a myth, while others are putting legislation into effect to reduce gender-based price discrimination with regard to purchasing items. Or is this really a Pink Discount, because women tend to not realize their worth. explore how this can relate to our view of relationships. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podca...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. There is a time when we each should do a quick check-in and see if we are on track with our purposegoalsrelationshipsfamilycareer What happens when we fall short? Evaluate what routines we have in place, and identify where the gaps are. Raising the standards in each area of our life makes a long-term difference, increasing self-respect and feelings of self-worth. Connect with me! Bettina@intherising.com Pinterest: F...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. We work so hard on putting ourselves back together after traumatic events in our lives, that we can be super protective when entering relationships again. Is that for the best? In this show I give 4 short, simple phrases that can help you build a great relationship without sacrificing yourself in the process. Psychology Today, Your Tango and Huffpost articles that are a quick read, yet pack great information. ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Building valuable connections is like creating a network of supportive bridges in our personal and professional lives. How many people do we talk to every day who are going through similar things, and yet, we have NO idea? We may be walking past close friends daily, but we never realize it because we don't reach out. Sometimes, we hesitate to connect with loved ones because we aren't sure what to say. However, we can ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Imagine a life stripped of the freedom to make your desired choices, the liberty to embrace commitments that matter most to you, and the ability to follow the vision you meticulously planned out. Does such a life truly appeal to you? Living in alignment with your goals and dreams demands audacity—the courage to chase after those aspirations that define your purpose and a manifesto of living with integrity and respect in orde...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. (Step 5 of 7 Self-Love Mini-Series) Protect yourself from unhealthy relationships We all instinctively know that protection involves the physical sense of not being harmed, but there is another way just as violent but leaves no mark, which is the realm of emotional and psychological violence. These pretty often don't get the same sort of recognition because they are not so visible but they are extremely hurtful to a person,...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Setting boundaries is a topic that has been discussed extensively, but what do boundaries mean when it comes to self-love? Boundaries are the beginning of one thing and the end of something else so that something else can begin. Although we usually think of boundaries in the format of physical boundaries, such as those between properties or countries, there are also financial, spiritual, and emotional boundaries that must be...