What's been better?

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 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod 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! Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm  https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast 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 Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast 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 Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm:  https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast 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 Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm:  https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast 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. 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm:  https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod 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 Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast Record your episodes with Riverside.Fm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod 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,

We’re back from Tommy and Lori's #destinationwedding in Mexico! Lori shares some of the highlights and challenges from her destination wedding. The ladies also share what they are reading and watching this week. Chapters: (0:00:00) - You good? (0:00:51) - What’s been better? (0:04:18) - The Invites (0:05:39) - The Bachelor and Bachelorette (0:13:35) - Walking down the aisle (0:15:53) - The Reception (0:22:40) - The Wedding vs The Marriage (0:35:27) - Social Intelligence and Approval Hunting (0:41:00) - Connect with us Audiobook snippet from Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar Dillard. We do not own the rights to the book. 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod #whatsbeenbetterpodcast, #destinationwedding, #love, #marriage, #relationships, #biglifeevents, #mexico, #LoriandTommy, #socialintelligence, #jillduggar, #jilldillard, #friendship, #weddings, #weddingdress, #weddingreception, #bacheloretteparty, #frontierairlines, #runawaybride, #intentionalliving, #themorningshow, #suits, #ballers, #listenable, #booktube, #therapy, #lifecoaching, #practicepatience, #marriagecounseling, #blackgirlwithtools, #lorilifetherapy,

We'll be back next week with a new episode. In the meantime, send congrats to the happy couple on our socials! Their beautiful destination wedding brought together friends and family from near and far. We created memories that will last a lifetime! We do not own the rights to the music. Music: Find Someone Like You by Snoh Aalegra #whatsbeenbetterpodcast, #loriandtommy2023, #whatsbeenbetter, #newepisode, #surprise, #destinationwedding, #marriage, #love, #happycouple, #lorilifetherapy, #lagonmusicinc, #blackgirlwithtools,

This week, we're joined by Jamila. She gives us her honest take on balancing work as an Architect, motherhood, and marriage. No book recommendations this week. Instead, we share what TV shows and movies we're watching: Jamila - A Different World and Love Jones Sylvia - Silo and Foundation Lori - Swagger and Ballers Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast Chapters (0:00:00) - Challenges in Motherhood and Parenting (0:11:53) - What’s been better? (0:19:50) - Relinquishing Control (0:35:16) - Parenting Challenges and Pre-Adolescence (0:40:14) - Autonomy in Relationships (0:53:31) - What are you watching? FTK, Parenting, Revolutionary Act, Triggers, Work-Life Balance, Organization, #therapy, Pre-Planning, Delegation, Architecture, Communication, Pre-Adolescence, Autonomy, Relationships, Intention, Fear, Narcissism, TV Shows, Self-Acceptance, Agreements, Respect, Choices, #momlife, #whatsbeenbetterpodcast, #lorilifetherapy, #blackgirlwithtools,

Battling with fears and the endless loop of overthinking can often feel like a lonely journey. Toss in a global pandemic and the curveballs life loves to throw, and it all becomes a heady cocktail of anxiety and stress. But what if there were ways to understand these fears better, stop overthinking, and find peace? That's the journey we embark on in this episode as we share personal stories, from making cough syrup to the importance of intentional communication with our partners. This week’s book recommendations: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Artificial Maturity by Tim Elmore Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab Radical Equations by Robert P. Moses How to Kill a City by Peter Moskowitz Slavery by Another Name by Douglas A. Blackmon Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast Chapters (0:00:00) - Innate Fears and Overthinking (0:03:08) - Making Cough Syrup, Anniversary, Pizza (0:15:08) - Overcoming Overthinking and Fear (0:24:27) - Overcoming Fear and Communication in Relationships (0:31:01) - Origin of Overthinking and Productive Distractions (0:35:59) - The Power of Encouragement and Self-Love (0:42:52) - Book Recommendations and Takeaways (0:51:50) - A message from our community #Overthinking,#Fear,#Anxiety,#Stress,#HabitStacking,#HealthyCommunication,#SelfValidation,#Compliments,#SelfDeprecation,#COVID19Testing,#Homeremedies,#coughsyrup,#EmotionalMaturity,#Whatsbeenbetterpodcast,#WeddingAnniversary,#Marriage,#StoriesofOvercoming,#SelfLove,#BookRecommendations,#InnateFears,#Community,#Parenting,#LoriLifeTherapy,#BlackGirlwithTools,#therapy,#overthinkers,#stress,#anxiety,#communicatingwithpartners,how to stop overthinking,stop overthinking,overthinking,listenable

This week we’re talking about overt acts. Those clear unavoidable situations you just don’t accept.  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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast

This week we’re talking about manifesting. The life you want is and has always been possible. Manifesting isn’t an overnight process. It actually takes effort not just thought. 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast

From time to time the news stops us in our tracks. When that happens Lori and I usually talk about it off air. This season we're opening these conversations up with you all. We're calling these episodes Op-Eds because these are our opinion, thoughts, prayers, and feelings of current events. This week we're talking about Tyre Nichols.  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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast

This week, we're continuing our discussion about objectives. Sylvia and Lori describe what their safe spaces look, feel, and sound like as well as the importance of cultivating judgment-free zones. 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. Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/ Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/ Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast

This week we're joined by Hope Williams, a residential therapist in Metro Atlanta and founder of Smile Project. Hope talks with Sylvia and Lori about the breakthroughs that led her to become a counselor and start her nonprofit.    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.    Music by LaGon Music Inc.  https://www.lagonmusic.com/  Artwork by AndVia Media  https://www.madebyandvia.com/   Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast

And just like that, we’re back! This week we’re setting our intentions for 2023. We’re setting realistic goals, asking for exactly what we want, and praying intentional prayers.   We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. We want to hear what's been better for you, your breakthroughs, and your love stories. If you're interested, send us an email at Questions@whatsbeenbetter.com.    Artwork by AndVia Media. Follow them on their channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDctfCBlBMFmVfl0pUnZikA    Music by  LaGon Music Inc. Connect with them: https://www.lagonmusic.com/   Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast

This week, we’re talking about being reticent. By definition, reticent means not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings. But is that always helpful? Sylvia and Lori dive into many examples of when and when not to be reticent. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Check our story highlights for direct links. Music by La Gon Music Inc. Artwork by AndVia Media

This week, we're talking about the importance of reclaiming our time! This episode was recorded during Judge Ketanji Brown-Jackson's historic Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings. The way she handled being questioned, belittled, and talked down to was a master class for us all. Sylvia and Lori react to the hearings and how they reminded Sylvia of Kanye West and Inspirational TikTok. This one is for all who have been: spoken over, ignored, taken advantage of, taken for granted, or had our time wasted by others. It’s time to take our power back! Kanye "I'm a God" interview  Kanye "Leveling" interview Kierra Lewis "Be Delusional"  Music by La Gon Music Inc.  Artwork by AndVia Media