Welcome to Tiny Awakenings! This podcast was created to share the many small growth points or 'aha moments' my guests and I have had to become more authentically close to our highest selves. This show comprises Tiny Awakenings, short unedited verbal journals, and Not So Tiny Awakenings, long guest episodes. Although these 'Tiny Awakenings' are unedited they hold outcomes, solutions, long-lasting impressions, and new ways of thinking. Sooo expect less of the juicy gossip and sad stories and m ...
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Ep.16 Men Too Suffer: No One Seems to Care (feat. Sebastian Williams & Aaron Yearwood)
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This episode is in honor of Men's Mental Health Month!! If you're a man, I hope this episode makes you feel less alone or validates you in some way, big or small. I'm a huge advocate for mental health services, support groups, therapy... but if that all just feels too big right now start small. Read self help books from male authors, listen to POSI…
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Ep.15 Preparing For Love: Planting Seeds for Harvest (feat. Leah Johnson)
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In this episode, I talk about the acceptance of 'becoming'. Respecting the hard work I've put in to heal and moving on. Recognizing that by refusing to regress into old patterns. I'm making space for new possibilities... I said none of that but that's how it feels! Support the showPor Reagan Williams
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Ep.14 Attached by Love: Examining Attachment Styles (feat. Sierra Fernandez)
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In this episode, Sierra and I explore attachment theory! Discovering attachment styles can help you better understand how you relate to others and how to improve it. Sierra gives us a Psyc 101 lesson on each of the 4 attachment styles (secure, avoidant, anxious and fearful/ambivalent attachments) and talk about what forming a secure successful atta…
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Communities of Care: Transformative Justice
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TRIGGER WARNING mentions of sexual assault and suicidal ideation. If you are in need of help please reach out to your community, the National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 or for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 988. This is an incredibly vulnerable, expansive and radical Tiny Awakenings! I am speaking my truth from my heart to …
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Seeking a Care Team (Avoidant to Secure Attachment)
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In this Tiny Awakening, I explore what lead me to seek a care team, the characteristics and roles my care team plays in my life! Support the showPor Reagan Williams
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Ep.13 How to Therapy (feat. Monalia Smith)
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In this episode, Mona and I talk about how to find a therapist, when to pivot therapists, adding to your care team and why it's important to STICK WITH IT! Where to find the Therapist for You: Therapy For Black Girls BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor - Psychology Today Therapist Finder Get Anxiety & …
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Welcome to Season 2: Depressed without a Side of Shame
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Your full humanity deserves to take up space in any room, in any conversation, in any space you take up. I hope you all come to this episodes with all of yourselves and I will try my best to do the same! To take up this space I have created for myself & my guests AUTHENTICALLY! Tiny Awakenings is no place for shame & I hope you hear parts of yourse…
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Catch up before Season 2 launches, MARCH 26TH! ALL Episodes are highlighted in some way but I gave recaps of: Ep.2 Lost in Love (feat. Leah Johnson) Ep.9 Rest is Resistance (feat, Nikita Burks-Hale) Ep.3 Put Down the Blunt & Walk Away from the Wine (feat. Aaron Yearwood) Ep.12 Behind Daciae’s Music & Process (feat. DACIAE) Ep.1 Internalized Racism …
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Ep.12 Behind DACIAÉ's Music & Process (feat. DACIAÉ)
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In this episode, I speak with R&B singer/songwriter DACIAÉ (dah-see-ayy) about her process, her music, and the challenges she has faced. Listen in to find out what it takes to make music, her words of encouragement to any creative and what separates a good artist from a GREAT one. Listen to the full version of DACIAÉ's songs: On Apple Music or Spot…
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Ep.11 Music Behind The Resume, Hip Hop Flops & more (feat. Jailan Williams)
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I warned y'all, I'm such a giggler! In this episode, I talk with Jailan Williams about his new beat tape The Resume. Later in our conversation, we talk the Migos, Roddy Rich, Nicki Minaj and more! Listen to The Resume and follow Jailan Williams (instabio.cc) Check out JusMusic Podcast: Listen to JusMusic Podcast Follow on Instagram @jusmusicpodcast…
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"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self." ~ May Sarton There's no better pleasure than the love for ones own company, humor, creativity, taste, opinions, integrity, so on and so forth. This is not a declaration of unconditional or total love... I have far to climb but the inner workings of me, baby I like that. haha I h…
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Ep.10 The Professional Imposter: Code Switching & Imposter Syndrome (feat. Jesseca Crawford)
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In this episode Jesseca and I walk through our experiences with code switching, imposter syndrome, our longing for financial freedom and more! To check out The Imposter Test head over to my Ep.8 Young, Insecure & Ambitious: Navigating Imposter Syndrome (feat Kelsey Dixon). But Finish this episode first!!! Follow the podcast @tiny.awakenings & DM me…
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Cuddle Puddles, Silent Retreats, Group Naps & More
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Did I forget to mention there are professional coddlers... if you are in Charlotte, NC feel free to use this link - https://www.cuddlecomfort.com/professional-cuddlers/charlotte Social Media Accounts Mentioned in this episode: Nap Ministry - IG @napministry or their website Sky Cave Retreats - IG @skycaveretreats Tiny Awakenings - IG @tiny.awakenin…
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BONUS: First Reaction to Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto
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Personal reflections & initial reaction to Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey (recorded some time in May/June 23) Support the showPor Reagan Williams
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Ep.9 Rest is Resistance: Accepting Our Being (feat. Nikita Burks-Hale)
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This episode is PEACE, it is resistance! Listen in as Nikita Burks-Hale, host of Headphones and Crayons, and I talk the 7 forms of rest, our right to rest and "being over doing". Book Recommendation: Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey ~ "... when you slowly begin to believe and understand your inherent worth, rest becomes possible in …
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In this episode, I share my thoughts on the burdens of white supremacy on the black psyche a.k.a the white man that whispers when we speak of limitations, excuse oppressive systems, glorify capitalism & deny ourselves rest. Support the showPor Reagan Williams
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In this episode I reflect on what it really means to mind my own business… to put me first in every area of my life. Getting down to the business of MY why? Support the showPor Reagan Williams
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Ep.8 Young, Insecure & Ambitious: Navigating Imposter Syndrome (feat. Kelsey Dixon)
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In this episode, I am joined by Kelsey Dixon, a woman navigating her career, life and becoming. Listen in as we talk about imposter syndrome, salary negotiation, "relationship before task" and much more! Clance IP Scale: Click here to take The Impostor Test was developed to help individuals determine whether or not they have IP characteristics and,…
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In this episode I explore the analogy of my personal relationship with insecurity. Let’s admit we all have had a laundry list of things we don’t like about ourselves, had horrid flashbacks about embarrassing moments that probably have left the minds of everyone that witnessed and anxieties about what to do next… those feelings used to control my ev…
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In this Tiny Awakening I share the story of unworthiness I have been selling to myself and what it means to sell myself a new story. Support the showPor Reagan Williams
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Ep.7 It's the God in Me! Spirituality as a Personal Practice (feat. JaQuira Wallace)
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In this episode I talk to my line sister JaQuira Wallace about her walk with God! Listen into this very beautiful interfaith conversation between a Christian woman and... idk what to call me haha but you get! Support the showPor Reagan Williams
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Ep.6 It's More than the Ballroom: Trans Advocacy & Activism (feat. Vanity Reid Deterville)
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In this episode, Vanity Reid Deterville shares her journey back to her hometown, her work at the LGBTQ Center of Durham and how to be an ally. From the tiny awakening she shared with her Grandmother to her non-profit work in Durham, NC - she is a role model of resilience, community and resistance! Ballroom shows mentioned in the episode are below (…
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Ep. 5 The Fall of Critical Thought & Rise of Anti-Trans Legislation (feat. Dr. Kris De Welde & Vanity Deterville)
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In this episode I discuss the implications of legislation working to remove Critical Race Theory, DEI programs and certain majors from colleges/universities. I also speak to Charleston native and activist Vanity Reid Deterville about the Anti-Trans legislation swiping the United States. The personal is political and this episode is very personal. M…
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Poem: The Essence of Female Energy in its Divine Reverence
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Originally titled "The Essence of Female Energy in its Truest Form" I thought it was time for a change and its honestly taken me YEARS find something just right. This is my favorite self written poem and I put it over a track to make it relaxing... so cringe yet relaxing haha. Support the showPor Reagan Williams
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Ep.4 Feminists and Gender in the Academy (feat. Dr. Kris De Welde)
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In this episode, Dr. Kris Del Welde, Director of Women's and Gender Studies at the College of Charleston talk about the program, growing against the grain, the evolution of her Queer/Nonbinary students and so much more! A sociologist by trade Kris sees the big picture but in the backdrop of personal/individual experience... she has this way of seei…
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This episode is a crash course on all things gender! Of course I didn't get too far in the weeds in 15mins, give me a break, but this episode is a great icebreaker for folks who may have questions about what gender is... and why it may seem so complicated. As promised here are some recommendation: Foundational Book Recommendation: Is Gender Fluid? …
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In this episode, I speak on the obvious... that men don't get the soft gentle care they deserve, from their care givers, friends, family and certainly not from one another. I also talk about how this lack of care has produced misogyny and homophobia... yea that. BUT with love in front and personal grievances aside, this one's for the boys!!! Suppor…
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Ep.3 Put Down the Blunt & Step Away from the Wine (feat. Aaron Yearwood, LCSWA, LCASA)
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In this episode, Aaron talks about his focus on men's mental health care and substance abuse therapy. From college/pop culture, to early signs of addiction, to Delta 9 and drinking a little more than you'd like there's SOMETHING in this episode for everyone! I will be back here to give more resources but for now take Aaron's "first step" and... Sch…
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In this episode I talk about how harmful it is to tell ourselves "No One Cares" especially as an inceptive to be productive or motivate positive outcomes. If you're curious to check out the incredible work of my fav non-binary power house, Alok Menon, follow this link - https://www.alokvmenon.com Support the show…
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In this Tiny Awakening, we talk to be or not to be a 'ride or die'. I also share my struggles with the mental and physical isolation caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Book recommendation: “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck” (2016) by Mark Manson Connect: https://linktr.ee/reaganalys Support the show…
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In the Tiny Awakening, I walk about the all to well known phrase "time heals all wounds" ahhh no it does not! Here is my public declaration to never shy away from tough conversations in the spirit of agreeable... conflict can be cure friends and time can be a used to manipulate. Connect: https://linktr.ee/reaganalys Support the show…
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Ep.2 Lost in Love... Accepting Care & Keeping Score (feat. Leah Johnson)
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In this episode, I speak with my friend Leah Johnson about getting lost in the sauce of love, our struggles accepting care, overcoming our pride and so much more! This episode feel so personal but that's what Leah does to me... if we don't do anything else we gone keep it real. Follow Leah on IG @_LeahLives! Connect: https://linktr.ee/reaganalys Si…
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In this Tiny Awakening, I share a spoken word poem I wrote back in 2019. For those who don’t know I won a writing competition about the historical/biological evolution of humans as we migrated outside of Africa (The Original Journeys of Humanity) in 2013. Really this is just the spoken word “I’m an activist now” version of that original essay. Book…
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In this Tiny Awakening, I am reintroduced to the African Humanistic Philosophy of Ubuntu. Reminiscing about the time I spent in Peace Education at the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Kigali, Rwanda. Ubumuntu or Ubuntu is an expression of our shared humanity, actively expressed through empathy and care for other people. Book Recommendation: “Ishmael” (1…
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In this Tiny Awakening you get to know a little bit more about your host! I’m a young Queer Black Woman from the South & the rest well you’ll have to fit play to hear. Please feel free to reach out to me or request to join the show by using the link below. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/reaganalys More About Me: https://today-cofc-edu.cdn.amppr…
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In the Tiny Awakening, I take one in the chin. It’s been a challenge for me in the past to let go of relationships. Watch friends or intimate partners walk away is hard… but I’ve learned that it’s better to let go than continue to minimize myself or to make promises I’m not willing to keep. Connect: https://linktr.ee/reaganalys Donate: https://www.…
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Ep 1. Internalized Racism / Implicit Bias (feat. Dr. Clarence Spicer)
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In this episode, I talk with Dr. Clarence V. Spicer - a Social Psychologist, father and professor. We dig into concepts like explicit and implicit bias, internalized racism, Jim Crew, desegregation, the “one drop role” and how we have managed to navigate racism. I HAD to speak with Dr. Spicer, as someone who grew up in Jim Crew, marched in the Civi…
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