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Slow Down & Savor the Bite!
How fast do you eat? š«£ In our latest episode, Iām breaking down why rushing through your meals is doing your body a major disservice. Digestion actually begins the second food touches your mouth! When we inhale our food, we completely miss our bodyās “Iām full” signalsāwhich is why we often end up with that… ā
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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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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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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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Letting Go of Control
Weāve all been there. You know you canāt change the outcome, yet you still find yourself trying to micromanage the universe. In this episode, Dee gets incredibly real about the daily struggle of being a self-proclaimed control freakāeven on a plane! āļø She shares her journey of learning to: If you’ve ever tried to control… ā
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Not a People Pleaser, A People Person
How many of us have had to learn this lesson the hard way? šāāļø In this episode, Dee drops some serious truth about boundaries and energy. There is a massive difference between loving human connection and draining yourself to make everyone else happy. You can offer what you have to give without going down the… ā
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