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2020 brought us a bag a tricks that none of us expected or could have predicted. it invited us to tap into our faith, strength, endurance, perseverance, resilience, resourcefulness + creativity in new ways. and while it may have been uncomfortable, i'm a firm believer that nothing is for nothing.  with that said, this episode of real matters of the heart, the first and only of the year, serves as a quilt of personal narratives -- wins + wisdom brought to us by the events + experiences this year gave us -- with the hope these words will guide + remind us in future seasons.  thank you to all the contributors for sharing your stories. may they be the soil in which others will plant their seeds of faith + hope.  thank you to all the contributors for sharing your stories. may they be the soil which others will plant their seeds of faith + hope.   contributors: brandon reed (@habitblcx); myisha james (@mydesign80); toni smith (@empoweringtonismith); gracie cartier (@madamejeuge); tiffany mills (@tmills037); teri lacy (@terijoi); rachel benjamin (@frostycaliente);  candice renee (@thecandicerenee); dr. lavonda mickens (@lavondaforlove); debbie mills (@tootsie955); nyasha bralock (@nyasha_b).  host: joi k. madison (@joihearts) 

it's been a while but you're always on my mind so i'm back offering 38 things i know for sure about life! as usual, i cover love, faith, purpose + identity and, without elaboration, i share things i hold to be true on today as i celebrate thirty8 years on the planet earth.  got questions, comments, an "amen" or a "hell naw"? talk to me!  instagram/twitter: @joihearts | email: hello@joihearts.com  i want to hear from you! also, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe + share with the homies.  thanks so much for tuning in! until next time... cheers,  joi

JUST (ABOUT TO) DO IT: when you know you have sh*t to do but can't seem to get it done, how do you keep moving towards your goals? in the new heart-to-heart series, #RMOH host and clarity coach, joi k. madison, pulls back the curtain on a coaching session as she gives insight + guidance to an unnamed guest (cause you know, confidentiality) about how to move beyond procrastination to productivity and, ultimately, purpose. they talk about how a lack of clarity may be blocking her progress & joi also offers a practical tool for how to manage and prioritize to-do list tasks, effectively + efficiently. host: @joihearts want more like this? check out the club of hearts, an online marketplace for personal and professional development: www.patreon.com/clubofhearts to be featured in a heart-to-heart episode, submit your stories + questions to hello@joihearts.com to learn more about what i'm up to in the world, visit www.joikmadison.com subscribe! review! share!

MOMMA KNOWS BEST: when you're all grown up and life is coming at you fast, how do you handle the ebbs and flows of adulting? #RMO host, joi, chats with her mother, mama roz, about lessons from childhood that still impact her today. from the importance of spending time alone, to surviving heartbreak, engaging in sex and maintaining a strong personal identity no matter what, in this conversation we revisit some of the messages roz laid out over the years. happy mother's day to all the mamas out there - legal, biological, spiritual or otherwise. we appreciate your support, guidance, wisdom and love. host: @joihearts guest: roz (no IG) to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to spam you: bit.ly/jkmlist for questions + comments or for coaching, guidance + support on this journey of life, email hello@joihearts.com to learn more about what i'm up to in the world, visit www.joikmadison.com

WHAT'S THE 411?: you've got questions, we've got answers. #RMOH host, teams up with her canadian sister, nova browning rutherford, to answer some questions that were submitted at her recent tea + testimonies event. topics range from how to "break up" with a friend, knowing if what you want is what God wants for you, what to do when you're struggling with self-love and more. there are some heavy hitting topics but the two personal development coaches offer some of their most insightful, authentic and power-packed truths in hopes of supporting the listeners on some real life issues. host: @joihearts guest: @butilovememore find nova's tips on how to move forward after a setback on toronto's "the social." unfortunately, the clip isn't available for viewing in the states (booooo!) BUT you can still read her awesome tips by following this link >>> https://www.thesocial.ca/Wellness/Health/How-to-move-forward-during-a-setback please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forg

CHECK YO'SELF: when you know that what you're feeling may not be appropriate for the scenario, how do you honor your emotions without acting out of turn? #RMOH is taking you backstage for an exclusive look at how host + clarity coach, joi, works with her clients on their real life issues. in this session, joi supports a recent client who is dating someone new and finds herself falling into some old habits and ways of thinking that no longer serve her and the type of relationship she wants to create. get a front row seat for some helpful tips about how to navigate courageous conversations to that foster contented connections. host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to spam you: http://bit.ly/jkmlist for q

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: when you have goals + visions and the path to getting there starts getting blurry, how do you know which way to go? back from hiatus, #RMOH host, joi, chats with her sister-friend and fellow entrepreneur, ky smith, about what it means to be in alignment. this conversation is filled with inspiring testimonies about how to overcome fear and move beyond "failure." so many gold nuggets about hot to stay connected + confident on the road to success - personally and professionally. host: @joihearts guest: @kysmithtrichologist please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to spam you: http://bit.ly/jkmlist for questions + comments or for coaching, guidance + support on this journey of life, email hello@joihearts.c

HERE YE, HEAR YE: when you're an analog girl in a digital world, how do you find your happy medium for consuming relevant content? #RMOH host, joi, shares a few of her favorite podcasts. ranging from intimate stories about romantic partnership to crime stories to personal development and entrepreneurship, these streams have got you covered and there's plenty more where they came from. in what is sure to be a series of episodes as the list continues to grow, here's a littles oemthing to get you started if you're new to the podcast world or looking to add more to your listening list. in order of mention, find the info below for the shows featured on this episode in the #nowplaying series. How I Built This presented by NPR, hosted by Guy Raz: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this Dirty John presented by LA Times: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wondery/dirty-john The Black Joy Mixtape presented by Amber and Jazmine: http://www.theblackjoymixtape.com #MyTaughtYou pr

WE ARE WEARY: when you're loved ones are suffering and they come seeking your support, how do you hold space for them without letting them sulk? #RMOH host, joi, shares tips on how to best provide a safe space for your loved ones to share when they are suffering including what things to avoid that could make the situation worse. with everything that's happening in the world, many of us find ourselves much more emotionally weary so it's important that we handle each other with TLC. host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to spam you: http://bit.ly/jkmlist for questions + comments or for coaching, guidance + support on this journey of life, email hello@joihearts.com to learn more about what i'm up to in

SOMETHING SWEET: when you're faced with challenges on your life journey, how do you keep going in the face of fear? on this just but sweet (pun untended) episode, i share a revelation that came to me about my "sweet spot," the mental, emotional + spiritual point in my life at which i thrive and show up with the most passion + purpose! i also reveal a decision i made when i was about 13 years old that may come back ti haunt me one day. host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to spam you: http://bit.ly/jkmlist for questions + comments or for coaching, guidance + support on this journey of life, email hello@joihearts.com to learn more about what i'm up to in the world, visit www.joikmadison.com

ME TOO: when women openly share their experiences of being sexually harassed + abused, how do we shift the conversation from their survival to men's accountability? #RMOH host, joi, chats with guest second-time guest, liana, about the role of power, religion + society on women and our ability to realize, express + maintain control of our sexual identities. host: @joihearts guest: @the queenliana PLEASE NOTE: no one is entitled to your testimony. your story is yours however, if you do need a place to release and find that you don't have anyone, i am here. feel free to email me and we can set up a time to talk. i can be reached at hello@joihearts.com. you are not alone. if you enjoyed this episode, please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe and share the podcast with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not

BANG, BANG, BANG: when you're constantly being triggered by news of what's happening in the world, how do you tow the line between being informed and being insane? #RMOH host, joi, talks about how the 24-hour news cycle with it's constant reports of mass shootings and other traumatizing disasters trigger our emotional bodies in unhealthy ways + why it's important to counter this stimulation with intentionality. tune in for tips on how to unplug, release, manage, cope + heal. host: @joihearts LAST ONLINE GROUPD OF THE YEAR!! beginning the week of october 16th, i will be facilitating my last 8-week session of 2017. the program is "define your destiny" and it's all about getting laser clear on who you are + what you're here to create. what is your legacy? what are you doing now to secure it? join this group to learn tips, tools + techniques to support you while you level up! click the link to apply: http://bit.ly/claritycoachingapp please leave your questions, comments + reviews an

MAKING THE CUT: when the winter contract is tougher than the lifetime commitment, do we change up the dating dynamics or keep it cool (pun intended)? #RMOH host, joi, talks cuffing season, how dating is just like trying on shoes and why she doesn't want to fall in love. host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to spam you: http://bit.ly/jkmlist for questions + comments or for coaching, guidance + support on this journey of life, email hello@joihearts.com to learn more about what i'm up to in the world, visit www.joikmadison.com

SO, WHAT NEXT?: when the your being is defined by your doing, can you truly live a fulfilled life? in this morning quickie episode, i explore the foundation of achievement - examining the role that fear plays in setting + working towards our goals. plus, what questions can you ask yourself to be sure that your desire to achieve is coming from a healthy place and not from feelings of unworthiness? host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe + share this episode and other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to spam you: http://bit.ly/jkmlist for questions + comments or for coaching, guidance + support on this journey of life, email hello@joihearts.com to learn more about what i'm up to in the world, visit www.joikmadison.com

NOT THIS AGAIN!!: when you find yourself in a suffering cycle, how do you move beyond the pain to find the purpose? in this installment of the morning quickie, joi shares her go-to 3-step process for moving beyond the impact of emotions and getting to the intention of the lessons they come to teach us. host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to spam you: http://bit.ly/jkmlist for questions + comments or for coaching, guidance + support on this journey of life, email hello@joihearts.com to learn more about what i'm up to in the world, visit www.joikmadison.com

MAJOR FAIL: when you drop the ball but then remember the ball bounces and will eventually come back up. in this morning quickie episode, #RMOH host, joi, shares 3 tips for coping with perceived failure so you can find the lesson that will launch you forward! this week's featured #LessonsFromLiving wisdom comes from @thecandicerenee @neishea @themarcofgenius @msauntieneen @keyaama_b_art want to submit your own message? use the hashtag (#LessonsFromLiving) on instagram or visit the following link to share lessons + spread love. who knows, you may be featured on the podcast!! >> bit.ly/LFLshare host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to subscribe + share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to spam you: http://bit.ly/jkmlist for questions + comments or for coac

SHE FINE, BUT...: when you ask about her sister but then discover it's her that you actually want. this episode of #RMOH takes a turn when what was meant to be a private conversation becomes available for public consumption (with permission of course!) joi talks with art gallery owner, rick garzon, about a recent dating situation and gives him the scoop on how he might be able to turn a not-so-good look into a favorable situation. what's a guy to do when tickets to a secret solange concert just may not be enough? guest: @residencyart host: @joihearts COMING UP: #LessonsFromLiving workshop/pop-up event. share lessons, spread love. follow the link for more info >> http://bit.ly/lessonspopup please leave your questions, comments and reviews and don't forget to share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to

ALLADIS WINNIN': when the culture says one thing but your personal experience says another, how do you truly know whether or not you're successful? in this edition of the morning quickie, #RMOH host, joi, takes on the topic of success offering three ways we can measure it that may be different from what we're normally told. host: @joihearts please leave your questions, comments and reviews and don't forget to share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to spam you: http://bit.ly/jkmlist next live workshop, aug, 26 + 27 in los angeles. click the link for details: http://bit.ly/lessonspopup for questions + comments or for coaching, guidance + support on this journey of life, email hello@joihearts.com

YOU NEED TO CUT IT: when your side hustle turns out to be your purpose, what does it look like to surrender to the call to impact an entire community + culture from the barber's chair? #RMOH host, joi, chats with friend + barber, marc ford aka "the marc of genius" about the barbershop as such a strong pillar in the black community - for many boys + men, the only place they have to speak their truths and be heard + understood. so when marc realizes his gift with the clippers + shears isn't just about making extra cash but about being a big brother, father-figure + friend to many, his entrepreneurial journey shifts gears and the wisdom he gathers + shares in his chair make an experience with him so much more than the haircut + shave you came for. your life just might be changed forever. host: @johearts guest: @themarcofgenius #LessonsFromLiving workshop/pop-up event in la august 26 + 27. follow the link for details: lessonsfromliving.eventbrite.com please leave your questions, com

LOVE JONES: when you want a partner but they want a psychic. . #RMOH host, joi, is back with the second installment of the morning quickie series - ideas + insight for inspiration in 15 minutes or less. in this episode i'm offering relationship tips inspired by my umpteenth rereading of the very popular book, 'the four agreements' by don miguel ruiz. host: @joihearts in the la area? come check out the #LessonsFromLiving workshop/pop-up event happening sat, 8.26 + sun, 8.27. don't miss this chance to connect + share the "gold nuggets" of wisdom you've collected along your journey of life. follow this link for more details >>> http://bit.ly/lessonspopup please leave your questions, comments + reviews and don't forget to share this episode + other favorites with your crew! want more? then don't miss out on my workshops (live + online). to stay in the loop with all that's happening in the club of hearts, join my mailing list. i promise not to spam you: http://bit.ly/jkmlist for ques