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šļø The Power of Just Listening
“I always feel better when I talk to you.” š¬ Ever had someone say that to you, even when you didnāt give them a single piece of advice? In this episode, Dee drops some major truth bombs about the difference between solving someone’s problems and simply holding space for them. Often, people don’t need a… ā
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š¬ Now Playing: The Introverted Extrovert šæ
Ever feel like you have two completely different personalities depending on the day (or the hour)? š In our latest episode, Dee breaks down exactly what itās like to navigate the world when you absolutely love people, love socializing, and somehow always end up the center of attention… right up until that social battery hits… ā
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The Plight of the Introverted Extrovert Empath
Ever feel like you need to peel off the layers of everyone elseās energy just to find your own again? šš As an introverted extrovertāand a deep empathāI love connecting with people. But the truth is, I tend to absorb everything. The positive vibes, the heavy emotions, the chaotic crowd energy… it all sticks to… ā
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Butterfly Vibes or GPS Mode?
Dee dropped some major relationship truths on the podcast! š Thereās nothing like the romance of holding hands after 30 years of marriage… until your partner reveals the real reason they wonāt let go! Turns out, holding hands isn’t just about those sweet, butterfly-in-the-stomach feelingsāsometimes itās pure navigation so you don’t wander off! But hey,… ā
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š« The Art of “No.” Period. š«
“No explanation. No excuses. No little white lie. Just… ‘No, I’m simply not doing it.’” In this episode, Dee shares a powerful lesson sheās been mastering since turning 55: the art of a boundary-setting “No.” As an empath, saying “no” can feel incredibly heavy. But there is a massive difference between helping someone and letting… ā
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Not Me: My Fitness Journey Against the Odds
Have you ever had someoneāeven a certified expertātell you exactly what your limits are, and your immediate response was: āYeah, okay… but not meā? In this clip from the podcast, Iām sharing the story of a random slip-and-fall on campus that left me with a broken wrist and a permanent pin. When the orthopedic surgeon… ā
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š¤ To Cuss or Not to Cuss? That is the Question!
Weāve all got that one friend who claims they have a “potty mouth” š¤¬ābut the moment theyāre around certain people, theyāre on their absolute best, most professional behavior! š In this clip, Dee reveals that while she definitely has a potty mouth, she treats it like a verbal judo š„. Itās not about cursing people… ā
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Letās Talk About Getting Ahead of the “Monster.”
In many of our communitiesāespecially within Black and Latino familiesācertain eating habits and lifestyle patterns get passed down. For far too many of us, turning 50 or 60 feels like the moment the cards are dealt, and we are suddenly handed prescriptions for high blood pressure, diabetes, and other preventable health issues. But it doesnāt… ā
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North Philadelphia Born and Raised
“How did you grow up in North Philly and never get into a physical fight?” š¤ My guest, Dee, is dropping some absolute gems on the latest episode of My Dog Taught Me. For Dee, walking away from conflict isn’t about fearāit’s about protecting her peace and her energy. When someone else tries to bring… ā
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Spiritual Kryptonite: The Force Field of Positivity
As Iāve gotten older, Iāve realized that God has placed a protective “force field” around me. š”ļøāØ It doesnāt mean negative energy or malicious people won’t try to get close, but it means they canāt penetrate that peace. It keeps me grounded, positive, and unchangingāeven when people try to shake my foundation. Think of it… ā
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