Is 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!

Felicia 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 helps frame the experience through his experiences of loss and healing.

Mother'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? Here's a hint, it comes in packs of 4, 12 or 48.

Finding 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.

Are 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, focused, and motivated during this time. So grab a pen and paper and take notes because there's plenty to do while waiting for your love story to unfold.

Oftentimes, we find ourselves trying to piece together the pieces of ourselves. These pieces become more apparent when we see them reflected back at us through our children. Today, Felicia has her Mommy sitting in with her in reflection of not only her journey as a mother, but in parenting. How do all these pieces fall together, and what does the journey look like from the perspective of the person who gave you life? What do you see now that you are dealing with the tiny reflection of yourself? It is a beautiful conversation of gratitude, perseverance, and hope.

We'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 surface and is what allows relationships to flourish beyond the differences. It allows you to see your partner for their full selves. Not sure what that ever means? No worries, The Amazing Clarks got you! Anthony and Melanie are ready to deep dive into everything that is spiritual love so you learn to see beyond the surface!

Grief 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 be a weight around your neck, but can also be the very thing that saves you.

Have 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 is a real difference between a compromise and a consensus and it's about time we talked about it!

We 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 Felicia in the present to remind them that while time doesn't stop, being present in the moment allows them to appreciate those times before they are gone.

Do 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 will break down how you can fix that mindset and get you reset. Fixing your thermostat whether about dating or anything else in life is critical for anything you do in life. So let's get into it!

Your 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.

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 and in this episode Anthony and Melanie break down what you need to keep on the look out for to make sure you're not standing in the way of love.

The 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.

Friendship, vulnerability, trust, and communication, these are the 4 components of intimacy that keep the Clarks love so strong In this episode, the Clarks break down each one of these components and explain how each relate to one another. Listen in as they discuss how vulnerability is the connector to all things intimate. By the end of this episode, you'll understand how being in an intimate, close relationship, can be an invitation to being who you really are.

Kamali 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.

There's so much more to physical touch than we think. In this episode, the Clarks get into the fifth and last love language, physical touch. Listen in as Melanie expresses how she believes the impact of Covid19 has enhanced our need for physical touch. While Anthony explains how his need for physical touch hasn't always been met. By the end of this episode, you'll better understand why it's our natural instinct to want to be touched, loved, and wanted.

Having 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 not come to fruition. Sometimes the reframe is hard when you're thinking about the what ifs.

We interrupt the 5 love languages to add a little spice to the mix. In this episode, the Clarks answer an important question. When is it time to commit? Well for Melanie, she knew Anthony was her's even after they broke up. So in Melanie fashion, she decided to get Anthony's named tattooed on her back side. Listen in as Melanie shares why she got this tattoo and how risk of love is worth taking. Because at the end of the day, we can't be afraid to get hurt in love.

Karega 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 hiphop 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 important to the whole family unit?

Quality time means, when I'm with you, I'm going to be engaged with you, and present. In this episode, the Clarks get into the fourth love language, quality time. After being together for 31 years and listening to spirit and pouring into others, the Clarks learned how to be aware of others love languages. Listen in as the Clarks discuss how what's quality time for others may not be quality time for you, but sometimes it's not about you.

Felicia 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 part of the experience of grief and just how the personal and individual each person's process is.

In this episode, the Clarks get into the third love language, receiving gifts. Ultimately we all have our top 3 love languages, however, sometimes they change due to certain events. Listen in on how Anthony realizes and reflects on how gifts was once his love language and why it changed. While Melanie expresses that she typically showers herself with gifts and how that helps her love on herself.

In 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 what ifs and the not fairs as opposed to the living in the now.

In this episode, the Clarks discuss the second love language that can be best described as doing something for your partner that you know they would like. Whether that'd be filling up their gas tank, watering their plants, or even cooking them a meal, it's Acts of Service. Listen in as both share how having Acts of Service as your love language, or a partner with it, can often mean giving up your time. And although it can be time consuming and exhausting, it's what you or your partner needs, and that's what makes understanding it worth the effort.

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 story, the story of being Kamaiu's mother, they have created so much space for reference and for community.

In this episode, the Clarks dig deep into the most common love languages, words of affirmation. Both express how words of affirmation are words that communicate your love, appreciation, and respect for another person. Not only does it help your partner feel a great sense of self worth but motivation as well. Listen in as both Melanie and Anthony share their stories on why they like andor dislike this love language within their own relationship.

Mass incarceration is a type of loss. It isn't often framed that way, but you know we are all about the reframe here. In the last interview in the series from the Kennedy Center, Karega and Felicia sit down with their friend Tony Lewis Jr., a DC community leader, reentry expert, and champion for children with mass incarcerated parents to discuss the community and specifically the youth of DC. Plus, the trio explore the concept of atrisk youth, and the grief, and loss experienced by those who have incarcerated parents.

The Amazing Clarks are BACK! And they are ready to talk about everything love this month. Listen in as both Melanie and Anthony discuss what the 5 Love Languages are, how they work, and how they use them to assess themselves and show love to one another.

Sometimes the art is showing up to the day differently than you've done before. As Karega and Felicia continued their stay in DC they knew that they needed to link up with their old friend Angel Gregorio. If you know DC, you know Angel. You know The Spice Suite, you know the work she does for the community and our people. What you probably don't know is how she has shown up for Karega and Felicia specifically in their grief. Listen in as Angel shares how her grief in losing her brothers to mass incarceration and her mother to drug addiction helped fuel her commitment to community, how she has more questions than answers, and how loss truly shapes us all.

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks talk about Melanie's recent trip back to California and how important it was for both to have some time to themselves. Listen in as Melanie and Anthony teach you how to not lose yourself in love and to manage your thoughts, in order to not create fights or problems. Whether in a partnership or dating, it's okay to have time away and have individuality.

While artists in residence at the Kennedy Center, Karega Felicia had the opportunity to sit down with their old friend husband, father, community leader, and licensed therapist Kier Gaines. In conversation they discuss not only how they have shown up for each other, but for community, and specifically the youth. It is a conversation about Black Love at it's core.

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks explore the ego and the spirit and how in relationships we tend to filter through one or the other. Listen in as Melanie and Anthony teach you how to stop reacting to each other through the filter of ego and start building a relationship with your spirit. It's about knowing which is guiding you in your partnerships. Because when you focus on love and tenderness, you'll attract love and tenderness.

Felicia's desire for structure and Karega's desire to take the path of least resistance when it comes to parenting is looked at in depth within this episode. In this episode, both share honest thoughts about navigating through the journey of parenthood and the power struggles that come with it.

How can women manage having a horny husband or partner? In this episode, The Amazing Clarks explore sexuality and the differences between how men and women deal with their sexual urges. Listen in as Melanie and Anthony teach you how to be aware of the meanings behind your partners urges and how to give each other grace. Because when you pour into yourself enough you'll have more love and time with your partner.

Some of you may or may not know but Karega is also an artist. His latest album, Legacy Lounge Season 1, features a song about Felicia one that she lowkey has been waiting for. However it is through Karega's words that Felicia has been allowed to learn how to process her own grief, and how it gave her the space to learn to love without judgment after loss.

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks explore being submissive in partnership and how you don't have to submit but you can be agreeable in love and dating. Listen in as Melanie and Anthony teach you how to play to your strengths and let go of the submissive mindset. Because each person has their own strengths and weaknesses, you just have to find the in between that works for the both of you.

As Felicia and Karega come to the end of 2022 they reflect on just what this second year of SOL Affirmations has meant for them and this community they have built. Thank you all for holding space for grief, reframing, discussion, vulnerability, and above all else love. Make sure you listen to the end to hear a special announcement from Karega and Felicia!

What should you be focused on when it comes to love and dating? In this episode, The Amazing Clarks answer that question and discuss the importance of not only focusing on the me in dating and relationships but the we. Listen in as Melanie and Anthony share how men and women look at love differently and how this can benefit you and your partner. In order to get what you want out of love and dating, you have to stop thinking about yourselves and start thinking more about others.

The holidays are a time of joy for most. It's when we come together with family and friends and celebrate. However when we have lost someone we have loved, the holidays are not JUST the holidays. Sometimes the grief feels like it is fighting with the joy of the season. Karega and Felicia share just what this third year holiday season without Kamaiu on this plane is like and how navigating it with a very joyous Kamali looks like. Plus how has it changed on the journey to here. Afterall, grief isn't linear. Just like the season it is full of changes, moments, and requires reflection.

Does masturbating make you feel uncomfortable? In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss the stigma of masturbating and how much better it can make you feel. Listen is as Melanie and Anthony share how masturbation has actually made their relationship stronger and how masturbating can actually make you attract the love you're looking for. Ultimately, masturbation shouldn't be a situation, it should be what feels good to you when you want it to feel good to you.

There's just something special about being connected to your people. We all get to decide who those people are. Relatives, chosen family, and in this instance, Karega Felicia mean their fellow Hampton Alums. It was homecoming and the trip not only allowed them the room to explore what being around other Black people and going to an HBCU meant to them, but what that community has meant to them since graduating.

When something is irritating you, do you let that define your relationship? In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss couples karma, further recognizing how treating one another can impact your relationship. Listen in as Melanie and Anthony share how irritation towards your partner is often something in yourself you don't want to look at. Although these thoughts can trigger a passionate debate, it's all an opportunity to grow. And when you become the change, greatness, and goodness that you want to see, your couple's karma will always be positive.

Black men, it's time to get real with each other. Wellness, selflove, finance, nutrition these are just a few topics Black Love Inc General Manager David Wasicki will be bringing to the forefront in Man to Man A Black Love Wellness Series. Each week the topics will change, but the insights lessons gained from Black men of all walks of life will remain constant. Man to Man serves as a platform for men to get reallife insight directly from notable, successful men who lead with the honesty and vulnerability that Black Love is known for. Toxic masculinity. What is it? Is it really an issue or is it some buzzword? We brought in two brothers to have a conversation about masculinity in all forms, but especially centered around being Black men Karega Bailey, artist, educator, and angel father, and King Jay Barnett, author, speaker, and mental health therapist. Perhaps more important than the question of what is toxic masculinity is how do we acknowledge behavior that is toxic that seems to be consistently perpetrated by men? Honestly, there are so many questions and points asked that this is only one piece of the framework necessary for healing. But we have to start somewhere, and this is a great start with two phenomenal men.

Are you creating rules about love and dating? In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss how playing games while dating isn't going to do much but hurt you in the long run. Listen in as Melanie and Anthony share how not playing games and just exuding confidence can help your dating life. The fine balance between not playing hard to get and not being desperate while dating will change your life drastically.

As we move into the last quarter of the year Karega reflects on slowing down and finally allowing himself to feel all the things. It's easy to get caught up in time as you push through the front half of the year, but in this period it seems almost necessary to talk stock. More importantly, it is okay to allow ourselves to take those moments and actually pause and feel all the things we've put off to the side for the sake of moving forward. Listen in as the Baileys process in real time their very real emotions around felling and acknowledging their grief in real time, even as everything around them seems to be continuing on, and why we all deserve those moments to feel.

You've met the love of your life and you've decided to start a family. You're in it! You've won! Now you've got this amazing bundle of joy, but what's this? Is it...resentment? All of a sudden your sexy date nights are all night diaper duties. Your weekend getaways are Saturdays at a theme restaurant. The romance is DEAD. You hate it here, and you think you might hate your spouse for convincing you to become a parent. Alright hold up, it's time to back up. The Amazing Clarks are here to help you. You need to talk about this before it gets too late, and to be honest it's never too late. Listen in as Melanie and Anthony share when they knew that they were in a bad place in their first marriages and some tips for you all if you find yourselves trapped and resentful.

Grief is on going and ever changing. It is easy to get stuck in a very real fatigue of grief. There is this notion that going full force into will get you over it and Karega and Felicia have realized that such is not the case. Listen in as the couple processes the challenge of moving through grief as it shifts with time. What realizations have they arrived at in this point in year three of Kamaiu's double transition? Does it get easier?

Ladies, tell us if you've heard this before They say all the right things like, Baby I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. You're the only one for me. You drop your panties, maybe you just take off your dress we're not judging. You have an incredible night of sex AYYYE. You wake up the next day to text him about how you can't wait for this next chapter and nothing. SILLENCE. Now your mama warned you about this. That some man would smooth talk you into his bed and drop you like a sack of potatoes, but he said everything you wanted to hear! Listen, you're not alone. You just fell for the Pillow Talk Trap. It happens, but the Amazing Clarks are here to make sure that you don't get caught up in the cycle of it happening over and over and over again. And guys, you don't get off easy on this either, listen in to hear why you need to stop doing this and why it seems like it's just one of those things.

Felicia and Karega reflect on how Kamaiu's 3rd birthday looked so much different than her first two. As a family trip gave room for not only reflection into what the family unit looks like now that Kamali is here, but in how they now acknowledge Kamaiu as she shows up differently than she had in the past. Angel parenthood is constantly changing and adjusting and there is always beauty in the reframe.

Senior citizens have been getting divorced in record numbers. We're talking about people who have been together for 40, 50, and even 60 years! We know it's hard to think of Granny and Pops parting ways but look, it does happen. AND if you're older it's okay to go and find your happiness we are cheering you on! But we wouldn't be The Amazing Clarks if we didn't try to help y'all before you're older and miserable. We want you to be happy in your relationships now OR to feel empowered to leave if they are not the one! Listen in as Melanie and Anthony share what you should be on the lookout for so you can avoid being in a long marriage only to realize you're miserable and how they figured out that they were not in the right relationships for them!

Angel parenthood comes to everyone differently, and everyone processes uniquely. Karega and Felicia first came to know of Heather and Demitri Wilson when they were invited to be guest speakers at their event, The Angel Ball. It was then that they came to know their story. Seven years after losing their daughter Kennedy on August 17, 2009, the idea of sewing burial gowns for infants came to Heather Wilsons mind. Kennedy didnt have an appropriate or properly fitted gown for her burial, but Heather hoped others didnt have to face the same problem. Dedicating herself to sewing angel gowns and together helping others in their time of grief is the best way the Wilsons keep the memory of Kennedy alive. Listen in as Heather and Demitri share not only what keeping Kennedy's memory alive does for their grief, but how they continue to process and honor her today and always.

Have you ever just KNOWN that you were destined to be with someone. Like you just know that that person is supposed to be your soulmate. It doesn't matter that they broke up with you ten years ago. It doesn't matter that they're dating someone else. You know that you two are meant to be! Well, The Amazing Clarks are here to tell you that you're wrong. It's time to get unstuck! The only way to find the one for you is to stop waiting for what isn't and The Amazing Clarks are here to help you through it!

On September 30th, 2019, Karega and Felicia became Angel Parents to a beautiful BabyBaileyGirl named Kamaiu SOL. Happy 3rd Birthday Kamaiu.

Do you live your life with an E.I.P. mindset? The Clarks do. E.I.P. means Everything Is Perfect! There are no accidents and there are no mistakes when it comes to this thing called life. This is the mantra that The Clarks live by and they're here to teach you how you can adapt an E.I.P. mindset. Listen in as Melanie and Anthony discuss how E.I.P. is related to the dating world. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to reprogram your mind to be aligned with the dating experience that you want and deserve.

When trying to share how one is dealing or processing grief there is always the fear of misunderstanding. At least this has been true for Felicia. There was a fear that when she shared her story on Black Love Doc that folks wouldn't understand. There's the fear that when people hear short clips of the podcast people will jump to their own conclusions and misunderstand. It's a real fear that when paired with the weight of grief is overwhelming. This week, Felicia and Karega process in real time what those experiences have taught them, and how they have grown from them.

What happens before you get triggered? Triggers start with your mind and your thoughts and sometimes it's hard to stay consistent in life. That's what The Amazing Clarks are here for! You have to learn how to identify and get rid of your triggers yourself and learn how to stay in alignment no matter what. Listen in as Melanie and Anthony share ways to change your behaviors so you can remain in a good place. What triggers might be triggering you in life and in dating that is causing you to feel down and unmotivated?

How does one find gratitude in loss? In the hardest of moments? Continuing their reflections in their month of miracles and wonder Karega and Felicia reflect on how the meaning of gratitude has shifted for them since Kamaiu's double transition and how they continue to find ways to experience it.

Singles! What's stopping you all from finding your love? Did you ever stop to think that it might just be.... you? We know you don't want you to be the problem but that's why we've got The Amazing Clarks here to help! Sometimes you don't even realize that you are setting yourself up for failure. It's time to right the ship and find yourself the amazing loving relationship you deserve! Listen in as Melanie and Anthony share just what might be going wrong in your love quest. What energies might you be putting into the universe that is causing your love life to stall out and what can you do to help fix it? The Amazing Clarks got you!

I honor my reality and the heart work it requires to embrace my truth. I do not have to escape my feelings or rise above them. They are true and I will let them be true. What happens when the disbelief of manifestation holds true? When one cannot honor the truth of what they have done because the grief will not allow them to embrace their truth? Felicia and Karega share what emotions from all directions look like and how creating room for love allows for true honoring of the heart work.

Peace good people! Karega, Felicia and Kamali and finishing up their month long vacation but didn't want to leave you hanging. As they travel back home they wanted to share their friend and fellow Black Love Podcast Network family member Charisse Sims' podcast Parenting for the Culture! Charisse is an educator, PBS Early Learning Champion, and a mama of six so she knows a thing or two about raising kids. Charisse is all about conscious parenting, and if you don't know what that is, well Parenting for the Culture is a good place to start!

Have you ever told your partner or just a person you were dating that they HAD to choose? It was you or the other person? Well, The Amazing Clarks are here to tell you that EVERYONE loses when given an ultimatum. The person giving it, the person receiving it, hell even the person who caused it. Why do we fall into these ultimatum traps? Listen in as Melanie and Anthony share why we feel like we have to make the other person choose, why we need to knock it off, and what we can do instead.

There's something about grief that has a way of building connections. There is a community in grief as the process, while unique to each individual and situation is a universal concept. During Karega and Felicia's deepest period of grief they found the music of Rexx Life Raj . His lyrics connected to their experiences in a way that they couldn't necessarily find words for at the time. Nor did they think that others shared certain aspects of their grief experiences until they heard Rexx mention it. Today, Karega and Felicia sit down with Rexx Life Raj to discuss his music, grief, community, and all that comes with it.

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks talk about the importance of loving from your soul and loving someone else's soul. Melanie and Anthony share how trauma and bad experiences cause people to only listen to the voice of their ego, causing them to put up walls of destruction that only create physical world relationships. Listen in on how you can tell the difference between the voice of your ego and the voice of spirit, helping you to remain vulnerable, honest, and real with yourself and others.

This week Karega and Felicia discuss the grieving of the person you once were. Listen in as both share how so much loss and newness has allowed them to appreciate what the past has taught them and not needing to define what is next to come.

From a global pandemic to high gas prices, the world has been pretty hard to deal with for the past couple of years. In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss how to navigate through the state of the world without losing your mind. Melanie and Anthony share how being aware of what you're being dripped with can help you live a fulfilling life during these trying times. Listen in on how you can redirect your energy and move yourself from anger to hope.

This week Karega and Felicia discuss the importance of rest. Listen in as both share how rest has forced them to acknowledge how important it is. Because ultimately, there is no affirmation that can replace rest.

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks talk about their experience with having Covid. Melanie and Anthony express how the sickness wasn't a negative experience. Ultimately, it was an energetic upgrade, a recalibration of their energy that allowed them to really enjoy the rest. Listen in on how The Clarks used E.I.P. and the law of assumption to further expand their consciousness after catching such a virus.

This week Karega and Felicia celebrate their 10 year anniversary. Listen in as Karega shares how his difficulty with separating from Kamali, for an anniversary trip, ended up being a lesson on the importance of separation. While both express falling in love with one another all over again on this journey.

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks share their love for Black Love and how it has changed their lives.

This week Karega and Felicia celebrate the life of Karega's brother Karim, after his passing 8 years ago. Listen in as Karega shares how acknowledging what getting better is has helped him surrender and further confront his feelings. While both share the lesson of there being no growth in the process of rushing grief.

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss being realistic with your expectations in dating.

Felicia and Karega share their feelings on the final season of Black Love Doc and how the series changed not only their lives but the lives of the community around them.

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss the importance of maintaining your masculine and feminine energy in a relationship.

Karega and Felicia discuss the beauties of parenthood.

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks dive into the stories we tell about our partners and the importance of them.

Karega and Felicia discuss how to make room for regular alignment.

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 comes to parenting. So this week, Charisse gives you tips on how to develop a parenting style that works for you AND your little. Were here for you! So sit back, relax and hit play. Happy Parenting Friends!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks dive into the energetic and spiritual reason why couples fight about money.

Karega and Felicia welcome Damon Jamal Taylor, aka Dame Drummer, to discuss Black Daddy the Movie and the importance of Black fathers

There 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 help build trust in your child when they are having a tough time connecting to the other people in their lives. We know the preferredparent life can be great, but we also know that parents need a break. So grab a snack because we got you this week! Happy Parenting Friends!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss the importance of having fun in life and relationships.

Karega and Felicia answer some listener questions.

Life 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 on the podcast, Charisse discusses when its the right time to teach these lessons and how to make sure your child actually listens and learns from that lesson! Happy Parenting Friends!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss being wrong in a relationship and how it can create innovation.

Karega and Felicia reflect on their Covid19 experience.

We hope you saved room for part 2! Finding the right place for our littles, who are 05 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 we got you covered. Charisse takes you step by step through the things to look for and assess when you are searching for the right place to educate and keep our kids safe during the day when we can't be with them. Happy Parenting Friends!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss why women need to know why, and the reason why most men don't.

Karega and Felicia speak on finding happiness through grief.

Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Grey to discuss going vegan and changing his lifestyle for not only himself but his community as well.

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 and tricks to make sure your decision about school for your little ones is definitely an informed one! Happy parenting my friends!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss the effects of getting stuck in the past and how at the end of the day, it's all about perspective.

Karega and Felicia have a conversation live from The Spice Suite.

Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Karega Bailey to discuss creating the opportunity to be present, his work in education, and grief.

School 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!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss the effects of ghosting and how ghosting people is harder on the people who do it.

Felicia and Karega reflect on Kamali's 1st birthday.

Mike Jr. sits down with his parents to reflect on Women's Month and the women they are most proud of.

Whoever 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!

Melanie and Anthony answer questions submitted by their amazing listeners.

Felicia processes her feelings around Mother's Day and those who find it necessary to define her motherhood.

Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Felicia Bailey to discuss her work in music, education, and psychology.

We 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! Its hard to get to the heart of the matter 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 able to address their needs as well as yours using NonViolent Communication or NVC. How we communicate with our kids can be the difference between discourse and peace. Happy Parenting!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks continue their discussion on cheating and dive into what the different forms of cheating are.

Felicia and Karega process their reactions to Kamali being hit by another child.

Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Ryan Harris to discuss his nonprofit organization 'As I Plant This Seed' and working to help the youth in Philadelphia.

Here we go people, it happens every year. Its ...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 school an easy one, not just for your kids but for you too. Happy Parenting!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss the 10 warning signs that you partner may be cheating.

Felicia and Karega explore what it means to acknowledge the loss and how it has helped them experience the greatest love.

Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Movita Johnson Harrell to discuss gun violence in Philadelphia and disrupting systemic racism.

When 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 JOB. 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 parents job, doing laundry you just decided to delegate that task to someone else? This week, Charisse talks about how the job of parenthood can work for you if you change your perspective on how to take on the most important job in the world. Don't worry we know theres no clocking out but we in this together! Happy Parenting!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss building a business with your partner and how it's beautiful but it's challenging just like everything else in life.

Felicia and Karega reflect on Kamali's upcoming 1st birthday.

Mike Africa Jr. and activist Kimberly Latrice Jones continue their discussion about community and issues about the educational system.

We, as parents, always want to make sure our littles get the best care possible. Thats 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 its a chicken nugget night and its 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 some tips on how to turn your picky eater from a pitcher into a little in the clean plate club. Happy Parenting!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks discuss how the traditional relationship is evolving into a luxury relationship.

Karega and Felicia reflect on the past year ! of podcasting and the importance of self work and sharing our stories.

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 your littles daily routine, without it being a combatant battle day in and out. Like we've said before, parenting can be hard and if we don't stick together these tiny humans can make us all seem a bit crazy at times. Happy parenting my friends!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks teach us how to let go by using the E.A.R. process. Followed by an explanation on how this process can lead you to finding an ideal partner that you're compatible with.

Karega and Felicia reflect on how maintaining peace on the path is just as important as the destination.

Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Dr. Monique Liston to discuss community activism and social justice in the Midwest.

For 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, sibling relationships can develop in the craziest ways. Charisse gives you the low down on how to create your Parent Package so you can plant the seeds for your kiddos so they can began to build a healthy relationship with their siblings on their terms.

The Amazing Clarks have a Quickie for you to send you into your weekend right!

Karega and Felicia reflect on what part affirmations play in their typical daily routines.

Mike Africa Jr. recounts what this year has looked like for him, the good, the bad, the hopeful, and the ugly.

Let'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 and technology.

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks teach us about the point scale system and how to be realistic about where you are in your life when it comes to picking a partner.

Lately, Felicia has been listening to the SOL Affirmations album and she keeps finding herself listening to one track in particular. How was this manifested in the daily work she is doing for herself and the work she does for others?

Mike Africa Jr. chats with a activist and revolutionary Fredrika Newton to discuss the 55th Anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party and the Dr. Huey Newton Memorial Bust Dedication.

Kids plus travel equals chaos. When you have kids the days of getting up and just leaving for vacation are long gone, now preparing fro a vacation with kids can consist of making sure every uses the restroom before you leave the house or making sure that each child has head phones for their tablet otherwise its 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.

The Amazing Clarks have a Quickie for you to send you into your weekend right!

Karega and Felicia explore how community, connectedness, and selflove all intertwine in their daily lives.

Today Mike Africa Jr. sits down with his parents, Michael DavisAfrica Sr. and Debbie SimmsAfrica to share their perspectives on gratitude and family.

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 be for everyone, Charisse gives you tips on how to select what summer activities may or may not work for your child.

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks deep dive into maintaining your individuality while being in a relationship and how sometimes you need to get lost in love for yourself.

Ever wonder just how affirmations work? Karega and Felicia and Kamali share how these words have manifested in their lives and the joys and struggles of recognizing them.

Today Mike Africa Jr. sits down with his friend and brother in the struggle, Russell Shoatz III to discuss the release of his father, Russell Marroon Shoatz, and what is next for the Shoatz family.

CONTENT WARNING! This episode talks about heavy topics that include bullying, slurs, and sexual harassment. Hard conversations are apart of life and if you're lucky you don't have to have one with your kids until YOU are ready. Unfortunately, in todays world you can't always monitor what your kids are exposed to these days. 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 teach them. We know its gonna be tough but we're here for you!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks teach us how to stop hating on love and how turning your love light on can save you and your future relationships.

Karega and Felicia deep dive into their short documentary When the Waters Get Deep and dwell on the real time processing of watching something that hurt them so much.

Mike Africa Jr. and his parents, Mike Sr and Debbie, sit down and talk about the release of Russell Maroon Shoatz and how hope has made a major player in their lives.

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 a better spouse, friend and most importantly a better mom!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks share the meaning behind trading gifts within your relationship and how these gifts can lead to a breakup or a makeup.

Karega and Felicia deep dive into the practice of standing in your season of courage.

Mike Africa Jr. and activist and writer Kimberly Latrice Jones discuss her new book, the upcoming release of what she called her life's work and how she manages on the streets activism with her busy schedule

Did Y'all hear Melanie Fiona's Mama on the Mama's Den? 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 with Mama Donna, but why being firm with your children is an important part of being a gentle parent.

Whether you're single, in a relationship, or married with kids, the Amazing Clarks are here to give you all the advice you need to navigate this Valentine's Day.

What does it look like to look inward and yet still find yourself looking back? How does one navigate the thoughts of selfdoubt when reflecting on things that could have gone differently? After all, what clearer vision is there than hindsight?

Mike Jr sits down with his parents to discuss what they wish they could have done differently, and whether they made the right decisions as parents. Plus, what is next in their healing journey.

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 in!

In this episode, The Amazing Clarks share why compatibility is key and how ignoring it can lead to bad relationships.

Felicia and Karega deep dive into the practice and manifestations of love.

Mike Jr sits down with his parents to ask about their current feelings about the MOVE organization.

Hearing 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 dont go their way.

James 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 a huge part in how he created his program, Men to Heal, that helps other black men to be vulnerable so they can have autonomy over their feelings.

Single ladies! The Amazing Clarks are here for you! Listen in for the tips and tricks necessary before you wade through the dating pool again.

Felicia and Kargea sit with the concept of grace through communication and why understanding the nuances involved can help build bridges with those who haven't been afforded such grace previously.

In this episode Mike Jr, and his mom and pops Debbie Mike Sr remember Chuckie Africa who passed away on 092021.

Children 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 the way that we as adults can process what mean actually means. However our little ones do not have the brain development that we do, and when they are yelling, or using hurtful language it can be hard to remember that! That's where today's episode comes in. Charisse has tips on how to regulate your little ones when they need help communicating what's going on with the. Plus, she shares gems on how to recenter ourselves when we are getting frustrated and need some support to keep on the gentle parenting journey.

Knowledge, plain and simple, is POWER! Being informed about todays 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 Americas Mental Health Motivator speaks on how you can change your life just by reading, meditating and so much more.

The Amazing Clarks are back to talk about New Years resolutions. Is there a better way?

Karega and Felicia reflect not only on the year that has quickly come to pass, but the ability to look forward after grief

In the final part of a multipart series titled My Life in MOVE the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Mike recounts ugly moments during his young adulthood in the MOVE organization.

You 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 you do it? And that's the problem. Children are NOT tiny adults. They're tiny humans. Too often we forget that children are still in fact children and we get frustrated with them for simply doing what children do. Today Charisse breaks down how to recognize when we as parents aren't giving our children space to be children, and what to do when they need help with regulation.

What 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 up in the Lamar Terrace projects in Memphis, Tennessee, his time in the Army, and being an Angel parent, but they also share what it means to find the joy in the margins.

Anthony and Melanie share how their stay in Ghana changed their perspective on self, family, and community.

Karega and Felicia reflect on their time at the Black Love Summit and the black joy and happiness that surrounded the whole experience.

In this third part of a multipart series titled My Life in MOVE the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Mike recounts ugly moments during his young adulthood in the MOVE organization.

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!

Get 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.

Anthony and Melanie share how their stay in Ghana changed their perspective on self, family, and community.

Karega and Felicia process through a realtime challenge that has the couple reflecting on how to lean into love during the difficult times.

In this second part of a multipart series titled My Life in MOVE the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Mike recounts the bad experiences he had in MOVE.

Charisse 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, there was a reason why her child was acting this way AND gentle parenting was not the cause. Sometimes we all need a moment to process what is going on. As adults, it is much easier than it is as tiny humans because we understand self regulation. Listen in as Charisse shares what processing looked like for her in this moment, what you can do as a parent when you feel like you're at the end of your rope, and how you can help your children learn how to process their very big feelings in a productive manner.

Narcissism is defined as a selfcentered personality style characterized as having an excessive preoccupation with oneself and ones own needs, often at the expense of others. Sometimes people want a narcissist to be more engaged in the things going on around them rather than themselves. What happens when a narcissist decides to seek 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 selfaware narcissist who chose to do the work and go to therapy to be a better partner and father. Now, Lee inspires others through his podcast Baldy and the Beast, TIKTOK, Facebook and other social media platforms to be honest with your self and do the work, not just for others but for you!

The holidays are fast approaching! The Amazing Clarks are ready to help you through every awkward or exhausting family gathering with tips and tricks that will make every experience manageable!

How does one navigate grief and gratitude? Karega and Felicia process what that looks like during the holidays and how it has changed for them.

In this first part of a multipart series titled MOVE the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Mike recounts the good experiences he had in MOVE.

One question Charisse always gets is How do I get my child to listen? It seems to be a common theme amongst parents. Even our friends over at The Mama's Den have had that problem. One has to ask, is listening really the problem? There is a question that Charisse really hears when a parent asks her how to get their little ones to listen and it has nothing to do with listening and everything to do with respect.

Forgiveness 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 he is today.

The Amazing Clarks talk about aging gracefully and how it shouldn't be such a common fear amongst people.

Karega and Felicia dive into the topic of effective communication and what that looks like in the workplace.

In this episode, Mike Africa Jr is joined by activists YahN Ndgo, and Dr. Krystal Strong to continue their discussion on white people in Black movements.

Welcome back friends! We are on the third installment of the PEACEFUL Parenting method, and this week we're back this week with letters U L! We've heard you've needed all the parenting tips and Charisse is ready to help! One common issue that keeps coming up is that I just don't know where to start! For the final two letters in the series Charisse breaks down why Understanding is so fundamental in parenting and how it ties into compassion. Plus, pillar L for Listening. Listening is probably what Charisse gets asked about the most but as she explains, what parents think is listening isn't just listening.

Tis the season for all the things events, gifts, holiday parties, colds we miss you Melanie!, and trying to stay on top of everything that still needs to get done. Our Mamas recap Felicia's amazing Merry and Mindful event, and why we have a tendency to sell ourselves short even though we have no reason to do so. Plus, Felicia, Codie and Ashley share their current Christmas traditions. Apparently we're all missing out on Elf on the Shelf, fake trees are better than real trees, and 3 gifts is what we should be maxing out on for our kids.

As 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 pull his confidence from? David and Kelvin go Man to Man to discuss not only where he pulls his confidence from, but societal standards for men, body positivity, and health.

The Amazing Clarks explain how allowing yourself to receive what the universe has for you can bring you all the things you wanted.

Felicia and Karega explore how grief has changed them and how they no longer walk through their lives as they did before. What does one do to continue after loss?

In this episode, Mike Africa Jr is joined by activists YahN Ndgo, and Dr. Krystal Strong to discuss white people in Black movements.

Welcome back friends! We are on the third installment of the PEACEFUL Parenting method, and this week we're back this week with letters E F! We've heard you've needed all the parenting tips and Charisse is ready to help! One common issue that keeps coming up is that I just don't know where to start! In the next two letters in the series Charisse breaks down why being the Environment in which you're parenting in plays a huge role in your children's needs. Plus, pillar F for Friendship. Now Charisse knows this is going to be a controversial one, but just give her a minute to break down why you need to be your child's friend!

What was life like before motherhood? Do you remember it? Were you in the club living your best life? Chasing those career dreams? Sometimes it's easy to forget just what things were like before we had these children in our lives, and what we thought our lives would be. Today the Mamas are sharing just what their lives were like before motherhood. What were the career dreams? Did they always want to be moms? How did that first child change that life plan?

Welcome 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.

Welcome back to the Love Revolution! How can appreciation not only help yourself and the relationships in your life? The Clarks talk about how giving appreciation to others will ultimately be returned back to you. Using appreciation in your everyday life can also bring you the energy that you've been trying to receive. Practicing appreciation mentally will help show up physically and help you start attracting what you've always wanted.

Felicia and Karega reflect on an affirmation from Karega's text that they both have been avoiding while they processed their grief.

Mike Africa Jr reflects on the 1978 confrontation between MOVE and the Philadelphia police, and why it is still relevant to this day.

Welcome back friends! Last week we gave you the first two letters of the PEACEFUL Parenting method, and this week we're back this week with letters A C! We've heard you've needed all the parenting tips and Charisse is ready to help! One common issue that keeps coming up is that I just don't know where to start! In the next two letters in the series Charisse breaks down why being Aware is key to being an amazing parent, and how connectedness is important to truly understanding your little one's most basic needs even when they're kicking trash cans.

The Mamas are just catching up this week and they're talking about everything . First with the holidays fast approaching gifts are on everyone's mind and everyone has very different opinions on what types of gifts they life to receive. Plus, at what age do women stop wearing underwear? Is there an age? Does it depend on the vagina? Also, it's cold season! What is everyone's favorite cold remedies? It's just a fun conversation between friends. So shake off the turkey hangover, stake out your cyber monday claim and listen in!

Today 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.

The Amazing Clarks explain what a life template is and how to find yours to live your most authentic life.

Karega and Felicia talk about how memories can help with grief and how they contribute to growth.

Mike Africa Jr is joined by Pam Africa to answer the age old question, Can a revolutionary retire?.

Welcome back friends! We've heard you've needed all the parenting tips and Charisse is ready to help! One common issue that keeps coming up is that I just don't know where to start! Look, that's valid. It seems like these days everyone has a different definition of what exactly gentle parenting is, AND Charisse isn't here to say that her way is the only way! But if you're a parent looking for a nice easy way to start, Parenting for the Culture has got you covered with the PEACEFUL Parenting method. Make sure you listen in to hear just what PEACEFUL is and what those first two letters have in store for you!

It's Thanksgiving week! Felicia is out taking care of a sick little one but the rest of the Mamas are here with their Thanksgiving plans. What traditions do each of our Mamas look forward to the most? PLUS Travel tips! Look, we know that a lot of our Mama's Den village is wondering how to get in and around the airport this holiday season and we've got you covered! Melanie, Ashley and Codie are pros when it comes to traveling with these kids, and they know just what you need to make it through the busiest travel season of the year.

If you know anything about these Black Love streets, then you know Sean Patrick Thomas is a favorite around here. He's a loving husband, a great dad, and a phenomenal actor, and today he's sitting with David to talk about Till the heartbreaking true story of the historic lynching of 14yearold Emmett Till through the eyes of his mother Mamie TillMobley in which he plays Gene Mobley. David and Sean chat about what if any similarities he finds he has with Gene Mobley. Plus are there any parallels in what Mamie taught Emmitt and what he's trying to instill in his children? Plus listen in to hear how his routine helps keep him on track with his wellness goals. Sean is an amazing brother who just gets it, and this is a conversation that has gems all the way through!

The Amazing Clarks have a fun life hack to help you maximize on the law of attraction!

Felicia and Karega reflect on their experience filming Black Love and how sharing their story helped opened a space to connect not only with each other but anyone who has experienced grief.

Mike Africa Jr. and organizer and writer AbdulAliy Muhammad continue their conversation about Penn and Princeton, further discussing what has happened since the first story came out and two new articles that go deeper into the details and truth of May 13th, 1985.

Have you ever told someone exactly what you wanted for Christmas? Like you sent them pictures, your size, maybe you even sent the direct link to buy it? Then when Christmas rolled around and you opened up your gift that you were absolutely positive was the thing you wanted you were stunned to find something completely different? We as adults have mastered the art for the most part of finding a way to say thank you because we know that even though we didn't get the thing we wanted even if we made it really easy for them it was still a gift. Children do not come with said skill. Today Charisse shares how you can help guide your children through getting gifts that they do not want, and how to share gratitude all season long. Plus, you all have been asking and Charisse has got you... Santa. What to do about the magic of Santa! You all know what we mean

These KIDS are crushing!! We were not ready! Nothing is sacred and they are starting YOUNG. One of Codie's twins has already developed a crush. Felicia's daughter Peace has willed her crush into the universe. Ashley's daughter went and kissed someone and Melanie's son is ready to take someone out on a date he's 6. Of course it's all innocent because they're children, but now the Mamas are thinking about the future and what will it look like when their kids bring home their first serious partner? Do we as parents have certain expectations of our children? Let's talk about it!

Hey Black Love fam! Today David is back with a legend in the music game. He has worked with all the big names like Kanye and Rihanna and a bunch more, but he is also an entrepreneur, a family man, and a brand new author. We're talking about Benny Pough! Benny is back to talk about his new book On Impact which is full of lessons on living a life of impact, rising through the leadership ranks, and having to overcome a neardeath car crash that almost took it all. It is a testament to not only his perseverance and his life journey, but how he values success and his mission to help uplift others. Listen in as he shares more of how he got to this place in his life where he's trying to find his new version of success, what true wellness is to him, and what motivates him to keep going.

The Amazing Clarks revisit The Law of Attraction to give more insight, tips and tricks to manifesting your best life.

Felicia and Karega reflect on how Kamali's second birthday went, and how the events of the day affirmed her continued impact on their lives and the lives of others.

Mike Africa Jr. speaks with hardcore videographer Sunny Singh.

It's December and for a lot of us it's the start of the panic of the Holiday season! Charisse is here to help lighten the load. First on our mind are those perfect holiday pictures. It is hard getting all six of the little ones ready to take that photo to send out in the holiday card. What do we need to do as parents and caregivers to prepare our children and ourselves to make that experience an enjoyable one for the whole family? PLUS holiday gifts. We know that we all have a little bit of dread when it comes to picking out the perfect gift for every child. Is it the right gift? Will they get bored? Will it ruin my house? Charisse knows just what you are going through and is here to guide you through your gift buying journey.

IT'S CODIE'S BIRTHDAY!!! It's also Halloween, but it's CODIE'S BIRTHDAY!! Insert party horns So we decided to go into our Grab Bag and answer some of your questions! Monique in Charlotte wants to talk about conscious parenting, Sherry in Houston needs help with a picky eater, Ellen in Fresno has our Mamas ready to roll up, and Farrah Columbus GA wants more parenting tips from Melanie's mom y'all!. We are here for you so make sure you keep asking all the questions, and go wish Codie a happy birthday!!

It's International Podcast Day and we're celebrating a full year of Man to Man with a conversation on toxic masculinity. What is it? Is it really an issue or is it some buzzword? We brought in two brothers to have a conversation about masculinity in all forms, but especially centered around being Black men Karega Bailey, artist, educator, and angel father, and King Jay Barnett, author, speaker, and mental health therapist. Perhaps more important than the question of what is toxic masculinity is how do we acknowledge behavior that is toxic that seems to be consistently perpetrated by men? Honestly, there are so many questions and points asked that this is only one piece of the framework necessary for healing. But we have to start somewhere and this is a great start with two phenomenal brothers.

The Amazing Clarks are back answering listeners questions!

Karega and Felicia process gratitude while looking ahead to Kamaiu's second birthday.

On June 16th 2018 Debbie Africa was freed from prison after 40 years. On June 16th 2021 fierce MOVE sister Consuewella Africa passed. Mike reflects on these dualities and how this date will always be bittersweet.

Hi Friends! Charisse is back from the Black Love Weekend and she is feeling replenished! But how does that turn into Thanksgiving tips for you and your little heavens? Well it's all about having a seat at the table. Listen in as Charisse shares what you can do to help your children feel included this Thanksgiving and all holiday season!

BOO! It's Halloween time and we don't know about our community but for us over here in The Mama's Den it has come up on us QUICK! Today the Mamas are talking everything Halloween from last minute costumes, to actual Trick or Treating plans, and just what do you do with all that free candy? Plus Melanie shares a Halloween story about how her mother leveraged Halloween into her parenting.

Ray Singleton is a lot of things, but you might know him as America's Husband. He first stole a lot of hearts as he started sharing his wife, Roslyn's, cancer journey. Or You might have met him for the first time on the latest season of Black Love Doc. OR This might be your first introduction to Ray in which case you are late to the party! Ray is positivity personified. David and Ray discuss just how masculinity intertwines with being more than being a provider, how Roslyn has helped him grow as a man, and how happiness is key to his life.

Why do people cheat and is it a reflection on their partner? The Amazing Clarks share their personal experiences and what infidelity is a symptom of.

Felicia and Karega reflect on Karega opening for Erykah Badu and how love has brought them both to this place in their journey.

Mike Africa Jr is once again joined by his pops, former political prisoner Mike Africa Sr, to discuss fatherhood,

Shame has been weighing heavily on Charisse after she caught a clip from the 2021 Black Love Summit make sure you get your tickets to our 2022 Summit right now! where Bre discussed how shame from her childhood had affected her relationship with her partner as an adult. As parents we often use shame as a way to try to teach our children right or wrong, but does it really accomplish that? Listen in as Charisse breaks down the idea of shame, whether or not she believes we should be shaming our little ones, and what other options we have as parents to teach our children the lessons we are trying to get across instead.

Today's episode is brought to you commercial free by our friends at PROUDLY. The Mama's Den is glad to bring you a a special deal just for our Mama community! Save 20 off your order of at least 50 excluding subscriptions with code BLACKLOVE! Shoutout to PROUDLY for looking out for our melanated babies! Mamas, do you remember your first time you brought home your first born? That new baby smell? The all new terrifying reality of BATHTIME! That first bath can be very scary for new mamas, and as we all know, it doesn't necessarily get much better as these kids get older. Sometimes convincing these kids to get in the damn tub is HARD! Listen in as the Mamas share some of their bath time routines or lack there of and what has and hasn't worked for them along their parenting journeys.

Steve Harris is a multihyphenate to the nth degree. He's a producer, an entrepreneur, an Emmy winner, a documentarian, a network executive, and he and David happened to cross paths at his latest project, Sneakertopia. But perhaps just as interesting as all the things that Steve has managed to do and create and work on, are the paths he had to take to get there. From his early days at Howard University, to being a young father and navigating college and parenthood at the same time, to trying to chase a dream and rejection, Steve has experienced it all. Plus how has all of this tied into his own wellness journey and making time and finding balance with doing everything and doing what you need to do for yourself?

The Amazing Clarks discuss what exactly entanglement is and how you can utilize it to help facilitate your growth.

Karega and Felicia explore the difficulties they experience with social media and the need to compare themselves to others.

This week Mike chops it up with activist and organizer Albert Corado.

Halloween is only a few days away and look if you don't have a costume for your little heavens, Charisse can't help you. What she DOES have tips for is navigating the chaos that is the Halloween experience. The sounds, the exercise, the SUGAR! There is so much stimulation that if you don't go into the day with a game plan you are going to get had. We've got your back parents! Planning for Halloween is as much about us as it is about our little ones. Listen in as Charisse drops gems to make sure that it's all treats for you this Halloween!

Mamas we gotta be honest with you, we are burned out. We are tired. Our lives, our businesses, social media, it seems like it's coming from all directions. So we're just gonna talk about it. What do we do when it feels like we can't push any further? How has hustle culture gotten us here? Pull up and let's have a conversation.

David is back with Bryan to finish their conversation and this round they're going into more of what exactly Bryan does as an ICF Accredited Leadership Coach. Surprisingly enough, leadership is so much more than just the being the person in charge. It encompasses a doubt, and stress, and performances and humility and want. Listen in as Bryan and David reflect on their growth, development and what their journey from adolescence to manhood has looked like for them.

Melanie and Anthony talk about catharsis and explain how cathartic experiences can help your growth process.

Karega and Felicia process what filling your cup after grief looks like.

Mike is joined by a core organizer with Black Lives Matter Philly and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Dr. Krystal Strong.

Wellness. We all have heard the word. We all know we need some sort of wellness in our life, even though we don't have any sort of grasp on it. But as parents we know that we need to model better behaviors for our kids so we are out here TRYING. Which is why Charisse was so excited to talk to David Wasicki, CTNC. David is a girl dad of a toddler, the General Manager of Black Love Inc, a fellow podcast host, and a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach. In addition to the balancing of all the things, David shares what his journey to wellness looked like, how being biracial shaped so much of his identity, how trauma can live in the body and so much more.

It's Monday and the Mamas are back to answer some of your questions! Have any of them ever dealt with infidelity in their marriages? How do they find ways to spend quality time with each of their 50 eleventy kids? Plus we get confirmation on the strength of Ashley's vagina. Yup, you read that right!

Sometimes you just have to chop it up with an old friend. This week David is going Man to Man with Bryan Winston who is not only an old friend, but an ICF Accredited Leadership Coach, NLP Master Practitioner Ericksonian Hypnosis Practitioner. Listen in as the two discuss the meaning of masculinity in today's world, how fatherhood has helped shaped them today, and how doing things well is so much different than just doing.

Melanie and Anthony talk about navigating around your partners land mines and how these triggers can teach you about yourself and your partner.

When the day didn't go as planned Felicia finds herself referencing an affirmation about practicing patience.

In 1999 Mike's mom, Debbie Africa, wrote an article of some of her last memories with the MOVE children prior to her incarceration. Today, they discuss that and the events going on today.

I CAN'T CALM DOWN! If you're a parent there's a good chance one of your little heavens has yelled this at one point or another, and if you're like any normal human being you were probably frustrated at the jump. You probably told them to breathe or to just calm down or try to take a walk. As adults with fully formed frontal lobes, we often forget that children do not have all the tools and experience we have to regulate our bodies and we get frustrated. Well, Charisse is here to tell you to keep CALLLM. CALLLM. Listen in to hear just what this acronym stands for and how it can help you in those moments when your children are just having a blowout. We know every child is different and develops the tools they need to regulate at different speeds, so this is just as much as a tool to help you all out as parents as it is to try to help your little ones too!

Ladies, we've heard how hard it's been to maintain friendships are to maintain after... well... everything. After you get into a relationship, after your twenties, after you have kids, but real talk...should it be hard? Today the Mamas have a conversation all around friendships. Truth be told, some friendships have expiration dates. Or maybe, we haven't exactly been the best friends to people in our lives? Listen, we're getting into all of it today!

What's it like to go from nothing, to everything, back to nothing and finally living your best version of you? From a near death experience as a child to modeling and record deals, to prison, nothing about Garrain Jones' story is typical. Most stories like his do not have a happy ending. So what makes Garrain different? Listen in as he shares his story and the one thing that truly changed his life. Plus Garrain gives us the inside scoop on Artist Power and how we all need to be investing in ourselves.

Melanie and Anthony talk about how self care is a never ending process.

Karega and Felicia reflect on their live podcast and art instillation at The Brickhouse Art Gallery Complex in Sacramento, CA, and how their community has always found a way to show up for them.

On May 13th, 1985 the city of Philadelphia with full authority and backing of the mayor at the time Wilson Goode dropped a bomb on the MOVE house located at 6221 Osage Ave murdering six adults and five children.

Children are just tiny humans. Just like us, they need boundaries to help understand how to function within the family. But if it was that easy you wouldn't be here at your wits end trying to figure out how to set them! Look, it's hard. Especially if your children are a bit older and you're trying to teach them boundaries while unteaching them another behavior that they know and love. This week Charisse has tips for teaching boundaries at all stages with a special shout out to one of our Mama's Den mamas Hey Codie! and a problem she's having with her twins.

Mamas! Ladies! All you people listening! How are your mornings holding up? The Mamas Den group chat is a whole situation. These children have us unable to keep a single schedule. This is especially true when trying to get out of the house in the mornings! It's like these children just stay late. Luckily, Ashley and Felicia have some tips they have learned to help keep a routine, and what they do when their children don't want to cooperate with them cause these kids!

It's not every day you get to chat with a man who is known as Mr. Hype. Adedayo Dayo Kosoko is a photographer, and creator who exudes joy. Everyone who has met him, or worked with him knows that Dayo is going to bring it all the way up. In this conversation David and Dayo chat about what it means to be a first generation American, repping for his people, and the joy that is Black joy.

Melanie and Anthony talk about how beautiful the growth process can be with just a bit of patience and trust.

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Mike Africa Jr recounts the origin story of MOVE and how John Africa came to be the revolutionary that would lead the charge in Philly.

Yasmine Jameelah is entrepreneur, journalist, and wellness advocate through her Transparent Black platforms, but she's also somebody's child. Today she shares with Charisse what her childhood looked like and what led her to her current successes. From being raised in the Christian and Muslim faiths and how her parents gave her the space to explore, to how her faith has been key in shaping her wellness journey Yasmine is open honest and vulnerable about it all. Plus, Yasmine drops all the gems for us parents and how we should demonstrate wellness for our children, and more importantly, why it's important for us to not feel shame around why us working toward wellness looks different.

Gentle parenting, conscious parenting, patient parenting... we've all heard the terms but honestly, we're not too sure what the difference is. We just know that we're out here trying to break those generational traumatic bonds that we had to deal with growing up. We know a lot of y'all have been asking us about gentle parenting and where to start so we brought in our gentle parenting expert Charisse Sims! Charisse is an educator, PBS Early Learning Champion, and a mama of six so she knows a thing or two about raising kids. Charisse is all about conscious parenting, and if you don't know what that is, her podcast Parenting for the Culture is a good place to start! The Mamas and Charisse get into what exactly gentle parenting is, how we can set boundaries with our children, and how we ALL struggle with trying to do better than our parents did it.

In this episode David goes Man to Man with the founder of Fit Men Cook, Kevin Curry. The two discuss how mental health led to a wellness revolution, how religion in the Black community can make it hard to transition to mindfulness, and how your mama's sweet potato pie isn't that special.

Melanie and Anthony talk about the possibilities of life and turning those possibilities into a reality.

Felicia and Karega discuss how being present can be one of the most difficult spaces to occupy.

Mike Africa Jr. is joined by his wife RobKat and his mom Debbie Africa to discuss the upcoming Mother's Day holiday and what motherhood is like.

Do your kids know your name? Your full name? Not mama or daddy or mama Charisse but your government name? It sounds silly, but an incident that Charisse witnessed as she was dropping off her youngest children at school brought the thought of safety right to the front of her mind. As parents, we like to think that our children would know what to do if they were ever in trouble, but they're kids! It's our job to ensure that they've got all the tips and tricks to be safe in the case of an emergency. This week, Charisse shares what has worked with her children of all ages, and what we can do as parents just in case the worst does happen.

Mamas, Aunties, and all of yall listening, today the Mamas sans Melanie who is out being a rockstar are answering some of your questions! Shanna in Sandy Springs GA needs to know how to not feel overwhelmed doing all the things, Leah in Tupelo MS speaks for all of us wondering why Black Love Doc has to come to an end, plus Kim in Brooklyn is wondering about gentle parenting!

Against all odds. That's what you'll be thinking after hearing Chris Slate's story. The fitness coach and wellness specialist has been through so much to get to where he is today. Listen in as he shares how he arrived at his now, how he is always evolving, and the intersection of mental wellness always crosses with physical wellness.

Melanie and Anthony talk about the beauty of death and the many teachings of it.

Felicia and Karega discuss how to find beauty on the hards days, and how their journey through loss shifted their outlook on pain.

Mike Africa Jr. and his father, former political prisoner Mike Africa Sr, talk with Abdul Aliy Muhammad, the writer who first broke the story of Penn Museum and Princeton University holding the remains of MOVE bombing victims Tree Africa and Delisha Africa.

Y'all there are BIG developments in the Sims house! The littlest littles are all in public school!!! That's right the twins and the 7year old have all gone off to full school and Charisse is feeling some type of way. If you're wondering how she got to this point, you're not alone. A LOT of mamas in her mama community have asked the same thing. Where do you even start to have the conversation of what kind of schooling your children should have? Do you NEED to have that conversation with your children? Listen in for what that has meant for Charisse and how it has changed what her day to day has looked like since!

Okay y'all we have to give Codie her flowers for a minute... did you all catch this past episode of Black Love Doc? If not, get yourself over to the Black Love App it's free! and watch it cause it had us all in our Mama feelings. It was all about the HARD things about parenting that often just don't get talked about. Codie and Tommy's story about her own baby's name, to what to do when our children don't turn out to be who we thought they were going to be... whew! It's a whole lot of hard conversations happening today, because being a parent is hard.

Black Men Heal. Today David is going Man to Man with a man who went through his own transformation to lead to where he is today. Darian Hall is the cofounder of HealHaus, a wellness space in Brooklyn NY, and online. But, just like a lot of Black men, Darian wasn't always on this path. It wasn't until he was talking to his group of friends that he realized the need for spaces for Black folks to heal. Listen in as David and Darian talk wellness in all its forms and how HealHaus has helped Darian grow in his own healing journey.

In this never broadcast 2017 interview for Black Love Doc activist Mike Africa Jr, and his wife Robin Africa share how their relationship came to be.

Melanie and Anthony tell us about the Art of Manifesting and how it works.

Felicia and Karega discuss how days of travel as parents, creates the practice of patience on the road to happiness.

Mike Africa Jr. and his father Mike Africa Sr. discuss the Derek Chauvin verdict, and if this is the first sign of things changing for the better.

Tell us if you've heard this story. we're out with the kids and we've had the BEST. DAY. EVER. We did all the best things, you know this is one of those experiences that will live in their little memory banks forever and it has definitely filled our hearts knowing that we have been able to to provide that for our kids. But then, it all changes. Yelling, screaming, kicking, the works. How did it all go wrong?! Don't worry!! It didn't! Welcome to the meltdown. This week PBS Early Learning Champion Charisse Sims shares what exactly a meltdown is and why it happens to our little ones. Plus, she gives tips on how you can best prepare yourself for the next meltdown, because there will unfortunately be others.

Hey Mamas! Before You get too excited, we're going into the vault today for a NEVER BEFORE heard episode from the early days before Ashley and Melanie had officially announced their pregnancies. Listen in to a very real conversation about the anxiousness of being pregnant again, and what they wanted to do this round. Plus take a listen to That Newborn Life and see how much what they hoped would line up with what actually happened.

Working while Black. We all know what it can be like navigating the workforce while trying to be our authentic selves. From our names to our hair, we often find ourselves having to hide or change pieces of who we are. Enter Walter Gainer II. As a young man with locs, he had some anxiety about graduating college and having to search for work. Would he face discrimination? What were other Black professionals saying? As it turned out, there wasn't a bunch of information out there for him. This implored Walter to go out and find it. Listen in as Walt shares his story and what he's found out along his journey. Plus, how his hair journey led him into the LinkedIn Accelerator program.

In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc, comedian Chris Spencer and his wife actress Vanessa Spencer share how they met, the ups and downs of their relationship, and how they find ways to keep their romance.

The Amazing Clarks revisit a past pain of Anthony's that has been weighing heavy on him lately the loss of the twin boys he thought were his, and what they think of him today.

Felicia and Karega discuss shifting through the emotions of pregnancy after loss, Felicia's birth plan the second time, and how it all came to be a beautiful journey.

Mike Africa Jr. and Tony Lewis Jr. continue their discussion on mass incarceration, the Free Tony Lewis rally, and their hopes for the future.

Parents are you wondering when your kids are going to stop unlocking that door and wandering out the house? Unbuckling that car seat? Getting into that cabinet? Spilling all the juice on the floor cause they think it's fun? Well, we got some bad news for you. They're probably not going to fully stop not for a while anyway, BUT there is hope! Listen in as Charisse explains just what impulse control means to children and how we as parents can empower ourselves to create spaces that don't allow for destructive behavior.

Ladies! Ashley's oldest is setting boundaries with her presence on her socials! And look, we all know it's a delicate line choosing what to and not to share. So much of how we communicate and build our brands are tied into sharing pieces of ourselves like here on the podcast! But not everyone comes into these spaces with good intentions. Listen in as the Mamas share their thoughts about all things social media and what they do to help keep the balance in their lives!

David goes Man to Man with filmmaker, producer, and former proathlete Spencer Paysinger! David and Spencer dive into what masculinity looks like for him, and if that's changed over the years. Plus the last time these two spoke Spencer was getting ready to start therapy, and he shares what a year of that has looked like. The two also chat about how much his identity in football has manifested differently in his current life.

In this 2017 never broadcast interview for the second season of Black Love doc, Melissa and Allessandra BradleyBurns share their love story.

The Amazing Clarks breakdown just how we inherit sins from our parents and how it manifests in ourselves.

Felicia and Karega discuss Felicia's latest project, Mother's investigating Grief's Process and how it came about as they navigated their grief.

Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with activist, community organizer and champion for children with incarcerated parents, Tony Lewis Jr.

Does your child struggle with new experiences? Maybe they just like to hang on to you? We know it's hard to understand why everyone else's children seem to adapt to new experiences head on while yours is hesitant, but it's OKAY. There's a very good chance your child is just slow to warm. Listen in as Charisse breaks down what a slow to warm child is, what you can do if you have a slow to warm child, and why time can be a sham sometimes.

Y'all, Ashley needs therapy. Actually, we all need therapy. Listen in as Ashley breaks down what's been keeping her out of therapy, what the other Mamas love about therapy, and why we should ALL be talking to somebody.

David goes Man to Man with writer and filmmaker Kevin Arbouet. As a newly single man, Kevin shares what dating has looked like for him after being off the market for 17 years. He's definitely got some tips for us if you're trying to get into the world of online dating. Plus, he shares his personal philosophies about masculinity which made David pause for a second. Also, how and why did he get into and out of the True Love podcast of it all? This is a conversation that truly touches on all things masculinity.

In this never aired 2017 interview for Black Love Doc, Louis and Gayle Wyatt share their love journey and what their still learning about each other over 50 years later.

What moments do you value and how do they impact your life? This week the Amazing Clarks tell you all about the Memory Museum and explain how to make the most of your life.

Felicia and Karega reflect on the joy and grief that overwhelmed Felicia's 34th birthday.

Mike Africa Jr chats with producer Tommy Oliver about growing up in Philly, activism, and the film 40 Years a Prisoner.

Gentle parenting is a generational change for most of us, but we all have that one person who just doesn't get it. It might be a partner, a sibling, grandparents, etc. When you've made the decision to engage in gentle parenting sometimes pulling along the rest of the family is... well it's hard. This week, Charisse shares the struggles she's had with getting her husband on board spoiler alert it's still a journey. What has and hasn't worked for them and what tools are at our disposal to help get everyone on board?

Codie's back y'all! It's been a minute but she is back with stories to tell. It wasn't just one thing that kept her away from chatting with the Mamas. It was ALL the things. How do we continue going in moments where everything seems to be changing? The Mamas also get into the Final Season of Black Love Doc. Codie shares why it's coming to an end plus what else might be coming down the line. Also, somewhere there's a chat about word pronunciations that we promise gets back on track.

In this OG episode from the IG Live days, David goes Man to Man with Chance Brown. In this conversation that took place right after the season 5 premiere of Black Love Doc June 2021, David and Chance chat about what sacrifices had to be made for his marriage, what his wellness routine looks like, what's next postretirement and manhood

In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc, Hasani and Danielle Pettiford tell us how it started, their journey, and tips for building a marriage.

Have you ever felt like something was off but you couldn't quite place it? Chances are you were out of alignment. In this followup episode, the Amazing Clarks explain how one's energy affects their alignment.

Felicia and Karega explore the differences in parenting Kamaiu and Kamali.

Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with legendary UK born rapper, actress, and radio host, Monie Love.

Charisse shares why finding a community of Black mothers is critical to those rasing Black children.

The Mamas answer some of your questions!

In this OG episode from the IG Live days, David goes Man to Man with stylist Jason Bolden and interior designer Adair Curtis. In this conversation that took place right after the season 5 premiere of Black Love Doc June 2021, David and Jason Adair chat about becoming new dads this was a week after they welcomed their little one! , how their views of masculinity will or won't play into how they raise their son, selfcare and wellness for Black Men

In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Andre and Latoya Brown tell us about how their love began and how they navigated their relationship.

With Father's Day right around the corner, The Amazing Clarks are zooming in on the fatherhood experience. Anthony gets real about his experience being a stepfather and learning how to fit into a preexisting family dynamic, and how his parenting style quickly came to compliment Melanie's. Anthony also shares was it was like to be a Mr.Mom and how deciding to be a stay at home dad was one of the best decisions of his life.

Karega and Felicia reflect on their 9 years of marriage and how they have made it through what on the outside might have looked like a nontraditional partnership.

Mike Africa Jr. weighs in on Kirk Franklin's verbal spat with his son, and on Samaria Rice's accusations against Tamika Mallory, Ben Crump and more.

Charisse helps walk us through the warning signs of disappointment and what we can do to help regulate our children as they experience it.

We are celebrating Melanie Fiona's 40th birthday talking about what to look forward to in the second act of this thing called life. Let's all learn how to celebrate who we are right now!

David goes Man to Man with singer and MultiPlatinum and Grammynominated songwriter Jared Cotter. Listen in as Jared and David discuss what masculinity looks like when raising kids and how Jared's views of masculinity have evolved with the arrival of Kaia Love. Plus we finally hear his version of events when his now wife, Melanie Fiona, broke up with him. Clearly that worked itself out! This is a conversation about masculinity, the evolution of one's self, and fatherhood that you don't want to miss.

In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Susan and Darrell Carr tell us how their love came to be, and how the death of their son has changed their outlook on the future.

What is energy and how can you harness it to use it to your advantage? Are there different kinds of energy? Anthony and Melanie not only break it down for you, they explain the effect energy has had in their lives and how they are constantly aware and working with it..

Felicia and Karega and supervisor Kamali reflect on this past Father's Day.

Mike Africa Jr. is joined by Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. to discuss growing up as children of revolutionaries, activism, and the continuing the movement.

Charisse helps explain why a child might seem manipulative.

The ladies discuss loving their bodies and the journey to celebrating themselves.

Today David goes Man to Man again with media personality and chef Seth Brundle! Listen in to learn how Seth's father influenced his views on masculinity, how he made the transition from fashion to food ! and more. Plus, listen in as Seth and David discuss what masculinity looks like when one is also trying to dismantle their own internal biases, and the effects it has on their own parenting. Plus, how Seth navigated working in the style industry as a cisgender straight man, and what convinced him to transition to a career in food.

In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc, Jason Wiley and Diane Houslin tell the story of how their love started and how they navigated their relationship through their differences.

Is therapy a thing for these men? What's the last thing they argued with their wives about? Biggest regret? Black Love cocreator Tommy Oliver is joined by Kenny Burns, Chance Brown, Adrian Holmes, and Bill Bellamy in a guys chat about the real ish about being married. You definitely want to be a fly on the wall for this group of unfiltered husbands.

Have you ever had something happen to you that you thought just ruined your whole day? Maybe your babysitter unexpected cancelled on you? Or perhaps your car wouldn't start and you were late to work? Let's face it, unexpected setbacks always occur, but the Amazing Clarks are here to give you the best way to frame them. E.I.P Everything is Perfect. Maybe that cancelled babysitter gave you an amazing family night? Or that car trouble kept you out of accident? Melanie and Anthony are here to give you tips to help reframe your thinking so that you can understand that everything has its purpose.

Karega and Felicia are joined by longtime friend Yusha Assad in the studio to discuss the time all three of them spent in DC, and the intersection of teaching and fatherhood.

Mike Africa Jr. sits down with Sis Empress Phil Chionesu to discuss the origins and impact of the 1997 Million Woman March and her new project We Charge Genocide 21.

Charisse answers some listener questions.

The Mamas share their expectations of motherhood versus their realities.

Today David goes Man to Man again with Mr Ocho system himself, Joe Holder! Listen in to find out about Joe's story to wellness, his nonprofit System of Service and more.

In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc, Donna and Paul Montgomery share their love story.

Cocreator of Black Love Codie Elaine Oliver, is joined by Melanie Fiona, Adrienne Gammy Banfield Norris, Melissa Fredricks, and Angel Laketa Moore to dish on the roles women play in marriage and that fine line between having it all and exhausted AF.

CW gun violence, death. Welcome back to the Love Revolution! In this episode, Anthony takes us back to a pivotal moment in his life that changed everything. How does mental health and the survival instinct change a man? What can a person do to help move forward so they don't get stuck in their trauma. Anthony shares what worked for him, and the basic necessities for healing.

Felicia and Karega discuss Karega's latest project, Prayers of an Angel Father and how it came about as they navigated their grief.

Mike Africa Jr. and Pam Africa continue their conversation about Mumia AbuJamal and the violence experienced as revolutionaries.

Sometimes we just need to check to make sure our kids are good. Are they developing the way they should? Are they gifted? Do they need some help? Charisse breaks it all down for us.

The Mamas play a round of Never Have I Ever.

Today David goes Man to Man again with the halfman, half amazing Anthony Clark! Listen in to find out about Anthony's monthlong trip to Ghana and how it has changed how he sees love, community, and himself.

In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc, Akadius and Tamra Berry explain how their marriage, while trying at times, is still rooted in love.

Parents of three and married couple Russell Nina Westbrook in conversation with certified therapist Kier Gaines on being bigger than the things that tear them down. What does being an NBA superstar mean for their family? How does Nina being a therapist impact their relationship? What's it like going from highschool sweethearts to life partners? Plus there's a very special surprise at the end!

What are you willing to do for your partner? What preconceived notions of love are holding you back from the alignment in your relationship? Melanie and Anthony discuss what the Art of Allowing is and how it effects your relationship and how adjusting can be the absolute gamechanger.

Felicia and Karega have a special announcement and share how they've managed to navigate the waters through it all.

TS Madison is Codie's New BFF and the two discuss confidence, love, and what it means to be a role model.

It's okay to yell...sometimes. Charisse gives all the info on when you should and shouldn't yell at your children.

The Mamas discuss what life with newborns is like, and what it was like when they first had children.

Today David goes Man to Man with a Black Love Doc favorite. The half man, half amazing Anthony Clark! Listen in to find out how we can find a balance between the need to be tough and our higher selves.

In this 2016 interview Neil Brown Jr. and Catrina Robinson Brown share their love journey and the bumps along the way.

Black women are leading executive teams, companies, and make up the fastest growing number of business owners. So how do we prioritize relationships, parenting, personal wellness, and leadership? In this panel presented by Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Initiative and Moderated by Everyday MAGIC Meaningful Aestheticallypleasing Goaloriented Intentional Consistent author Mattie James. Featuring CEOs Thai Randolph Heartbeat, Robyn Atwater Curldaze, Psyche Terry UI Global Brands we ask all those questions and more.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a successful relationship? While there isn't one exact thing, The Amazing Clarks do know of one thing that you can't have a successful relationship without. That thing is being Relationship Active. In this episode Melanie and Anthony not only tell you what being Relationship Active is, but how to make it happen. Plus learn how to recognize when someone is being Relationship Inactive! Being Relationship Active isn't only for romantic relationships it is key for every relationship we find important in our lives!

Karega and Felicia discuss how time effects love and grief.

Mike Africa Jr. speaks with Akeem Browder about his activism work and the hypocrisy of the American justice system.

Ashley Chea isn't a New BFF of Codie's, but their topic is Grief. Codie and Ashley get vulnerable about the loss and grief that have happened in their lives and how it has impacted them.

Charisse reflects on the last week and how you can start the conversation with your little ones when tragedy strikes.

This past week has been awful. It's been really, really awful. So much so that the Mamas don't even really know where to begin this conversation. With the mass shooting in Uvalde just 10 days after the shooting in Buffalo, it sometimes feels like it all is too much. Listen in as the Mamas share what they have on their minds about the state of things, and what very real fears they share for their own families. Plus, what have they been sharing or not sharing with their own children? This conversation is to serve as a checkin for all Mamas.

In this OG Man to Man from the IG Live days, David goes Man to Man with father, husband, and host of The Shady Bunch Charles Kuykendoll. The two discuss couples therapy, legacy, and what masculinity looks like now that they're parents.

In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love, Erica and Warryn Campbell tell us how they first met, their perspectives on what love really means, and rebuilding a relationship after the trust has been broken.

In this panel presented by Confluential Films, long time friends Algee Smith and Melvin Gregg sit with Black Love cocreator Tommy Oliver to explore the role brotherhood plays in thriving as a Black man.

Welcome back to the Love Revolution! With Mother's Day right around the corner, Melanie is deep in her mama feelings. Even though her kids are grown, she never stops parenting. But parenting grown ass adults is way different than raising babies. How do you keep parenting effectively as your kids grow up? Melanie and Anthony have all of the tips and tricks when it comes to transitioning to adult parenting and how to adjust your expectations of your children as they start living their own lives. Also if you're not caught up with This is Us watch out for the spoilers at the 829 1030 mark

This week Karega and Felicia get further into the depths of love by discussing love's validity and the moments where they had to come face to face with their own misconceptions about love.