This week, we’re tapping into current events. We’re talking about the wars in Palestine, Ghana and good vs evil. The multiple Trump trials, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and what accountability, justice, and equity actually mean in this world. We’re also finally recording in person, which hit a few technical difficulties.

What are you reading this week?

Sylvia: In the Flo by Alisa Vitti

Lori: The Twelve Universal Law of Success by Dr. Herbert Harris

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Chapters:

(0:00:00) - Salvation

(0:00:51) - What’s been better?

(0:05:18) - Podcasting Behind the Scenes

(0:11:51) - Tapping into current events

(0:13:58) - Good vs Evil

(0:15:33) - The Trump Trials and Accountability

(0:23:00) - Shame and Embarrassment

(0:30:20) - Take care of home, first

(0:38:16) - Shame and Embarrassment revisited

(0:41:30) - Palestine and Israel

(1:01:17) - What are you reading and watching?

#whatsbeenbetterpodcast, #tappingin, #currentevents, #technicaldifficulties, #palestine, #israel, #ghana, #hamas, #hezbollah, #goodvsevil, #accountability, #justice, #equity, #findingpeace, #donaldtrump, #trumpontrial, #America, #bullying, #justicesystem, #americanprisons, #faniwillis, #mikejohnson, #speakerofthehouse, #listenable, #booktube, #therapy, #lifecoaching, #shame, #embarrassingmoments, #blackgirlwithtools, #lorilifetherapy,

This week, we’re talking about the collective cathartic release we had watching The Battle of Montgomery. Some call it the Riverwalk Rumble and others Fade in the Water. Regardless, many of us felt like we could finally take a deep breath while watching the collective actions of those who came to the aid of a Black man being brutalized at the hands of a group of white men and women. Seeing every angle of Aquamayne swimming across that river or Unc swinging that folding chair was less about the violence and more about the instant karma, accountability, and people banding together to say we’re not gonna take it anymore!

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Chapters

(0:00:00) - Don’t make this about violence

(0:01:38) - What’s been better?

(0:10:45) - Montgomery Riverwalk Brawl

(0:14:05) - Ontological Expansiveness

(0:16:32) - Coming Together and Releasing

(0:18:18) - Highlights from Montgomery

(0:20:05) - I Just Love Us and Something Good Came From This

(0:34:19) - Relevance

(0:35:48) - Let’s Help Each Other

(0:37:58) - Cathartic Releases

(0:39:21) - We are dealing with so much

(0:41:35) - Takeaways

(0:42:27) -Book Recommendations

What’s been better? Podcast, The Battle of Montgomery, Cathartic Release, Deep Breath, Riverwalk Rumble, Fade in the Water, Aquamayne, Brick oven pizza, Positive Outcomes, Justice, Shared Experiences, Collective Action, Unity, Cooperative Economics, Working Together, Witty Responses, TikTok Videos, Play by Play, Bama Rush, The Chair, Folding Chairs, Emotional Support, Helping, Accountability, Instant Karma, Lori Life Therapy, Black Girl with Tools,

This week, we're airing our collaboration with Arletha from The Boss Babes Healing Podcast. Arletha was a guest on our show last month. This time we're talking about being overlooked and unappreciated. Whether in relationships, religion, or a job, many of us go through situations where we aren't seen or heard, but how we move on makes all the difference.

Watch Arletha's episode of our show: https://youtu.be/ccvFzEGml00

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Chapters

(0:00:00) - Intro

(0:00:35) - What’s been better?

(0:02:08) - Unappreciated, Overlooked, and narcissism

(0:06:50) - Narcissism vs. Megalomania

(0:12:35) - I was the common denominator

(0:16:02) - Add bullying to the equation

(0:23:56) - What was really happening?

(0:27:55) - Relationship over religion

(0:30:18) - THAT feeling

(0:34:00) - Cooking the books

(0:37:31) - Selfish or Self Care

(0:40:06) - When to leave

(0:53:12) -How do we show up?

(1:06:04) -A hardened heart

What's been better? Podcast, Boss Babes Healing Podcast, Overlooked, Unappreciated, narcissist, narcissism, megalomania, power-hungry, bullying, religion, ending relationships, practice patience, give grace, be grateful, be you, leaving a job, therapy, Keke Palmer, life coaching, authority figures, abuse of power, manager, Black Girl with Tools, Lori Life Therapy

We often talk about Sylvia and other guest's experiences in therapy. This week, we’re going to hear Lori’s perspective as a therapist. She breaks down why people try therapy, what to expect when going to therapy, the importance of doing the work, and why she sometimes has to fire her clients.

This week’s book recommendations:

The Tuskegee Student Uprising by Brian Jones

A Man Thinketh by James Allen

Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

From Abandonment to Healing by Susan Anderson

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

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Chapters

(0:00:00) - Narcissistic therapists?

(0:01:55) - What’s been better?

(0:10:12) - Cayenne in my bag, swag

(0:14:40) - Why choose therapy?

(0:17:37) - How TF are you a narcissist and a therapist?

(0:19:50) - I can’t help them

(0:27:25) - Types of Therapy

(0:33:11) - You’re Fired

(0:50:26) - Accountability

(0:51:47) - Book Recommendations

(0:55:24) - Takeaways

Therapy, Therapists Perspective, Accountability, Seek Help, Narcissist, Common Fears, Personal Transformation, Client Selection, Fired, Understanding Limits, Book Recommendations, Renovation Project, Solution Focused, Doing the Work, Travel, New York, Brooklyn, Mindset Shift, Types of Therapy, Facebook, Social Media, mental health, therapy for black girls, Lori Life Therapy, Black Girl with Tools, Lori and Sylvia

At some point, we must acknowledge that burnout is making its way into our lives. The key is not to stay in that space. Lori and Sylvia discuss their recent frustrations with contractors and wedding planners. They also propose refocusing their energy on more positive mindsets to help move forward. This isn’t an overnight fix but instead a daily intentional practice.

This week’s book recommendations:

A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen

Walking in My Joy by Jenifer Lewis

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Chapters

(0:00:00) - Labor Day Burnout

(0:02:04) - What’s been better?

(0:04:56) - Burnout is Real

(0:09:51) - Cs Get Degrees

(0:13:00) - Contractors from Hell

(0:25:46) - The Hidden Costs of Destination Weddings

(0:42:09) - Book Recommendations

Labor Day, Mental Well-Being, burnout, Quality Time, Destination Weddings, Intricacies, Unforeseen Costs, DIY, Professional Help, Contingency Budget, Balance, Hidden Costs, Wedding Planning, Pros and Cons, Destination Wedding Experience, Therapy, Life Coaching, Book Recommendations, Listenable, BookTube, Reviews, Lori and Sylvia, #lorilifetherapy, #blackgirlwithtools, #whatsbeenbetterpodcast

This week, we’re re-airing our discussion with life coach Robyn Bloom about being intentional with the relationships that matter most to us, especially the ones we have with ourselves. Robyn poses the #LoveLikeThisChallenge to Sylvia, Lori, and the viewers.

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Chapters

(0:00:00) - Being Okay

(0:01:48) - What’s been better?

(0:07:51) - Share space

(0:09:14) - F*ck around and find out

(0:12:38) - Out of Character

(0:16:24) - Trauma Response

(0:17:35) - Healing vs healed

(0:25:11) - Trusting Your Gut and Letting Go

(0:28:05) - Guiding Each Other

(0:37:07) - Causes of depression

(0:45:03) - I never knew love like this

being okay, unapologetic healing, #therapy, life Coaching, Intentional Relationships, Being Present, Unapologetic, Healing Journey, Self-Discovery, Trust your gut, Asking Questions, Give grace, Grace and mercy, Practice Patience, Decision-Making, Permission to Be, Inner Wisdom, #Atlanta, #gardening, compassion, Releasing Shoulds, Allowing, Learning Process, #blackgirlwithtools, #lorilifetherapy, #lifecoachrobyn,

This week, documentary photographer Kamal X joins us for a great conversation about fighting through obstacles, what it truly means to be yourself, and manifesting our dreams in reality. His new book, "BLACK ASTRONAUT: The Stars Belong to the People," will be released on October 24, 2023.

We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Please email us questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast.

Pre-Order Kamal’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1908211938?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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Chapters

(0:00:00) - Lean into you

(0:01:59) - What's been better?

(0:07:18) - How did we get here?

(0:09:49) - Don't be a slave to the algorithm

(0:14:41) - Who is Kamal X?

(0:20:06) - Black Astronaut

(0:25:45) - A different 2020 Vision

(0:35:26) - Life Coaching

(0:43:21) - The Stars Belong to the People

(0:52:22) - What are you reading and watching?

(1:01:59) - Connect with Us

#whatsbeenbetterpodcast, #lorilifetherapy, #blackgirlwithtools, #kamalx, documentary photography, grief, #2020, covid, pandemic, #photography, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, #saytheirnames, Breonna Taylor, 2020 Election, #protests, #america, #leanintoyou, #thealgorithm, #booktube, #lifecoaching, #intentionalliving, #connections, #therapy,

This week, we’re re-airing Dee’s journey of overcoming a long-term relationship where she endured gaslighting and narcissistic abuse. Her story is also about personal growth, healing, and self-discovery after leaving the relationship.

We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast.

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Chapters:

(0:00:00) - Get TF Out

(0:02:18) - What’s been better?

(0:09:32) - Understanding Narcissistic Abuse in Relationships

(0:19:15) - Understanding Gaslighting and Narcissistic Traits

(0:25:00) - The Impact of Gaslighting in Relationships

(0:35:57) - Learning to Trust and Rediscovering Joy

(0:45:00) - Creating Community Stories

#whatsbeenbetterpodcast, Overcoming, Toxic Relationships, Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Personal Growth, Healing, Trust, Emotional Challenges, Compassion, Letting Go, #storiesofovercoming, #selfcare, Self-Discovery, #lovelanguages, Manipulation, Therapy, Atlanta, Dr. Ramani, Rediscovering Joy, Life Changes, #intentionalliving, #blackgirlwithtools, #lorilifetherapy,