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Sometimes the only way to see it clearly… is to say it out loud.
I Talk To Myself Sometimes is where Antoinette Arrington unpacks the life that shaped her — and talks through the woman she’s still becoming. Each episode is sparked by the nostalgic soundtrack of the 90s, revisiting the songs that carried us through first loves, heartbreaks, and grown woman lessons we didn’t even know we were learning.
This podcast is for anyone who finds themselves lost in thought, processing life out loud, or replaying old songs with brand new understanding. Through single-sided conversations that feel intimate and unfiltered, Antoinette invites you to reflect, laugh, and maybe heal a little — one track and one musing at a time.
If you grew up on 90s RnB and hip-hop, if you’ve ever caught yourself having “that talk” in your head, or if you just need a moment of honesty and nostalgia, this space is for you.
I Talk To Myself Sometimes is where Antoinette Arrington unpacks the life that shaped her — and talks through the woman she’s still becoming. Each episode is sparked by the nostalgic soundtrack of the 90s, revisiting the songs that carried us through first loves, heartbreaks, and grown woman lessons we didn’t even know we were learning.
This podcast is for anyone who finds themselves lost in thought, processing life out loud, or replaying old songs with brand new understanding. Through single-sided conversations that feel intimate and unfiltered, Antoinette invites you to reflect, laugh, and maybe heal a little — one track and one musing at a time.
If you grew up on 90s RnB and hip-hop, if you’ve ever caught yourself having “that talk” in your head, or if you just need a moment of honesty and nostalgia, this space is for you.
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Sometimes love catches you by surprise after the biggest heartbreak you think you've ever had to endure and it feels like an invitation to validate and affirm all of the ideas of yourself that previous relationship called into question.Inspired by “Have You Ever” by Brandy.
Happiness begins with embracing the fact that you’re HUMAN. After that, the ways you define…and experience it…will be endless!
Are you sure you know the difference between love, like, lust and limerance? It’s time to stop shaming women that crave sex and physical contact by saying they need to date themselves. Telling them deprivation & isolation mislabeled as self-love is the answer, when in fact, self-awareness is the very necessary muscle she’s exercising by acknowledging her needs in the first place. Inspo track: “Loungin’ (Who Do You Love?) by LL Cool J feat. Total. Listen here: https://spotify.link/tMuzj0Xjkyb
Healthy friendships teach you what showing up feels like. So when you encounter someone new, you draw hard lines in what you know is good and what isn’t. It’s time to practice having the kinds of connections you want. Doesn’t always mean it can happen when you want, but you can to start finding freedom in feeling confident enough to do it. This is how all relationships should feel. Friends, who you love like family. This is what safety feels like. Inspired by “What About Your Friends” by TLC. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/track/63PIgPkDf3rswlU4ZWCYAM?si=V568W9bUT8CVywDGMH07vQ
How many times in life did the men & women around you find you most attractive…magnetic…and beautiful when you were broken?! I wonder at how someone could find me magnetic…so irresistably attractive during I season I’ve had to numb myself against in self-defense…and then blanche at the idea of me coming out on the other side different. Does that count as beauty in the eye of the beholder too? Episode inspired by Dru Hill’s “Beauty”. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/125dAqUSmX1nOG50fBz9vb?si=bNQK_oD-R7aiNBwF6eYB_g
Sometimes, getting off makes dudes go off…the deep end. As confusing as that’s been for me I know that I’m not alone so if you’ve ever gotten subpar peen and been dragged downward in a post-coital rabbit hole of anger, shaming, blaming, and outright outrage, then this one is for you too. Inspired by all of the “pipe” dreams Intro sang about on “Come Inside”. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1XX4xX9rrdaomm4RxAJjZW?si=K4treYrwRR2F-a2Q33xhGw
You have to come to an understanding about what it looks and feels like to trust your gut to guide you towards putting yourself first. It’s time to do away with the guilt of being seen as selfish and start leaning into what makes you feel safe and appreciated. Inspired by “In My Bed” by Dru Hill. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2MflYZf6aZzOxQWX0O7Brc?si=PfWJEgiBSI2sS115IrCC_w
**Trigger Warning** Episode contains description of domestic violence, assault and abuse. I spent so much time being busy looking…I forgot to SEE. Now that I know what I saw I don’t have the luxury to forgive and forget. This episode is for anyone that needs to keep the reality of what can go wrong top of mind in order to live a life that feels right.
You don’t feel like YOU when you’re busy being someone else. You owe it to yourself to really think about all the things that make you uniquely…well, you, and start to apply them in a way that leaves no doubt that you’re THAT girl…around the way in every way. Inspired by “Around The Way Girl” by LL Cool J. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6jL1SnyXcXiKOmw4M2RnmT?si=3rxEI6-9SjO5ggrpieOb3g
A little compliment goes a looong way. I hate when men say "I don't need to flatter you, you know how good you look." Sir, my ex literally destroyed my self esteem. Please tell me I'm pretty and that my body is nice. I NEED to hear it. Listen to the song that underscores it all, “So Fine” by Mint Condition here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2ZhSrBSchTaDbxCFi1SoiC?si=fpcI4jCmQGGKamBi6eWW0w
Sometimes, it’s not who you know…it’s knowing when to go. Today’s episode is inspired by an ex-friend’s phuckery, foolishness and the fumbling of me. Listen to the song that sparked the convo, “Get Gone” by Ideal here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0CofintZCm8MhxiOMrauiT?si=5_t29NIdRhWCNz-uh2xY9w
In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Dru Hill’s debut single “Tell Me” (1996) — a soulful plea that blurs the line between desire and vulnerability. Through a modern lens, this episode unpacks how 90s R&B men often used sensuality as their safest language for expressing emotional need.
In this reflective episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Tony! Toni! Toné!’s timeless classic “Anniversary” (1993) — a slow, soulful celebration of commitment and emotional maturity. Through themes of devotion, intention, and partnership, this episode explores what it truly takes to sustain love beyond infatuation.
In this introspective episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit SWV’s “Rain” (1997) — a slow, soulful classic that redefined emotional vulnerability in 90s R&B. Through themes of trust, openness, and feminine resilience, this reflection explores how love and healing often arrive when we finally stop resisting and allow ourselves to be seen.
In this reflective episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Faith Evans’ “Soon As I Get Home” (1995) — a timeless R&B ballad that explores loyalty, longing, and the emotional toll of waiting for reciprocity in love. Through the lens of emotional healing and Black women’s experiences with devotion, this episode unpacks how waiting can transform from tenderness into quiet exhaustion — and what it really means to come home to yourself.
In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Bell Biv DeVoe’s 1990 hit “Poison” — a masterclass in swagger that masked a deeper cultural unease. Through a reflective lens, we explore how early ’90s R&B turned masculine insecurity into rhythm, redefining attraction, control, and fear in the process.
In this nostalgic episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Hi-Five’s 1990 hit “I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)” — a sweet reminder of when love was simple, tender, and uncalculated. Through a reflective lens, we explore how early ‘90s R&B taught a generation of Black youth the language of affection before expectation, and how innocence shaped our understanding of connection.
In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Case, Foxy Brown, and Mary J. Blige’s 1996 R&B classic, “Touch Me, Tease Me.”Through the lens of sensual power and emotional autonomy, this reflection explores how Black women in the mid-’90s redefined desire — not as submission, but as self-command.A confessional look at feminine allure, boundaries, and the quiet revolution of reclaiming agency through sound and spirit.
In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette reflects on Mary J. Blige’s 1994 album My Life — an anthem of healing, honesty, and self-restoration. Through a deeply personal lens, she explores how Mary gave a generation of Black women permission to be transparent in their struggle while redefining what it meant to grow, forgive, and rebuild in real time.
In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette revisits Boyz II Men’s 1992 ballad “End of the Road” — a defining R&B anthem about heartbreak, closure, and emotional release. Through intimate storytelling, she unpacks how the song taught an entire generation to process endings, mourn love without bitterness, and find the quiet courage to let go.
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