411 Podcast🍾Reading Between The Wines

In Episode 61 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, The High Cost of People Pleasing (DISC 5: Restoration), we dive deep into the emotional and spiritual toll of living for others at the expense of yourself. This Wine Down Wednesday edition of the Mentorship Series explores the moment you realize that constant self-sacrifice doesn’t lead to peace—it leads to depletion. With Erykah Badu’s “Tyrone” (LIVE) setting the perfect unapologetic tone, we discuss how to reclaim your spiritual and mental space, rebuild your boundaries, and restore your energy. Tune in as we unpack how saying “no” can be the most powerful act of restoration and self-love you’ll ever make.

In Episode 60 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, Emotional Foreclosure (DISC 5: Restoration), we explore what happens when love turns into a liability and the emotional investments we’ve made begin to lose value. During this Wine Down Wednesday inside the Mentorship Series, we ask the hard question—can two people truly rebuild after one has drained the other’s emotional equity? With Rose Royce soulful “Love Don't Live Here Anymore” guiding the mood, this conversation dives into forgiveness, accountability, and the process of restoring balance after emotional bankruptcy. Tune in as we unpack how to protect your peace, reclaim your worth, and begin the restoration process one truth at a time.

In Episode 59 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, When Love Leaves You In The Red (DISC 5: Restoration), we dive deep into the emotional economics of love during Wine Down Wednesday inside the Mentorship Series. With Chanté Moore’s timeless classic “Love’s Taken Over” setting the tone, this episode explores what happens when the heart gives more than it receives and the emotional balance sheet falls into debt. Can love truly exist without expectation, or does unconditional giving come at a personal cost? Join the conversation as we examine the intersection of love, sacrifice, and self-worth, uncovering what it takes to restore emotional wealth when passion leaves you overdrawn.

In Episode 58 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, Love on a Budget (DISC 5: Restoration), we ease into Wine Down Wednesday inside the Mentorship Series to explore the delicate balance between romance and responsibility. With Eric Benét and Tamia’s soulful duet “Spend My Life With You” setting the tone, tonight’s conversation dives into the emotional and financial dynamics of relationships where one partner saves while the other spends. Can love truly flourish when financial habits clash, or does discipline define lasting connection? Join the dialogue as we unpack the true cost of love, communication, and restoration in modern relationships.

In Episode 57 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, Paycheck to Paycheck (DISC 5: Restoration), we close out the week with Financial Friday inside the Mentorship Series, diving into the daily grind of living with no margin and constant financial stress. With Michael Jackson’s timeless “I Wanna Be Where You Are” guiding the energy, this live discussion tackles the burning question: What’s the first step for someone living paycheck to paycheck to create real financial breathing room? Tune in as we break cycles, explore restoration, and open the floor for your voice, stories, and strategies on moving from survival to stability.

In Episode 56 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, Love, Loans, and Letting Go (DISC 5: Restoration), we enter Coaching Sessions Thursday and the Mentorship Series with an unfiltered look at the emotional and spiritual toll of giving financially to relationships that don’t last. With Foxy Brown’s “Job” from Chyna Doll setting the tone, this conversation explores the intersection of love, money, and forgiveness, asking the powerful question: how do you release the guilt, forgive yourself, and heal spiritually after making sacrifices for someone who walked away?

In Episode 55 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, Drunk on Debt (DISC 5: Restoration), we step into Wine Down Wednesday and the Mentorship Series with a raw and reflective conversation about the weight of financial bondage and the spiritual distance it can create. With Anthony Hamilton’s heartfelt “Can’t Let Go” setting the mood, this episode examines how shame and guilt from repeated bad habits can numb us to God’s presence, while also asking the critical question: how do we begin to sober up, release the shame, and reconnect with Him?

In Episode 54 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, Fast Food, Fast Debt (DISC 5: Restoration), we dive into Transformational Tuesday and the Mentorship Series with a candid conversation on the hidden costs of convenience. Paired with Faith Evans’ soulful “I Just Can’t” as today’s soundtrack, this episode challenges us to confront how much money we waste on fast food, snacks, and quick fixes, and how these habits not only drain our wallets but also impact our physical health. Together, we’ll explore how making intentional shifts can restore balance, discipline, and financial freedom.

In Episode 53 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, Debt, Depression, and the Weight We Don’t Talk About (DISC 5: Restoration), we confront the often unspoken connection between financial strain and mental health during Mental Monday and the Mentorship Series. With J. Cole’s powerful “Be Free” as today’s soundtrack, this episode explores the crushing reality of how overwhelming debt can trigger anxiety, panic, and depression, and asks the essential question: Where should someone begin when the weight feels too heavy to carry alone? Join us for a raw and honest conversation about breaking silence, finding support, and taking the first steps toward both financial and emotional restoration.

In Episode 52 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, The Cost of Peace (DISC 5: Restoration), we pause for Spiritual Sunday and the Mentorship Series to explore the tension between faith, finances, and the pursuit of inner calm. With Whitney Houston’s “I Look To You” setting the tone, this conversation dives deep into the difficult question many wrestle with: Can you still tithe or give when you’re deep in debt, or is it wiser to hold back until you’re financially stable? Join us for an evening of reflection, spiritual insight, and practical dialogue as we uncover what it truly costs to walk in peace while balancing belief and responsibility.

In Episode 51 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, Breaking The Cycle (DISC 5: Restoration), we take on the generational weight of financial struggles and explore what it truly means to shift from inheriting debt to building wealth. Featuring Wine Down Wednesday and the Mentorship Series, this conversation challenges listeners to confront the habits, mindsets, and patterns that keep families bound to financial instability. With The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Mo Money Mo Problems” as the soundtrack, we ask tonight’s Burning Question: If debt has been passed down through your family, how will you be the one to stop the cycle and leave wealth — not worry — as your legacy? Tune in for real talk, reflection, and the tools to start rewriting your financial story.

In Episode 50 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, When Love and Loyalty Don’t Pay The Bills (DISC 5: Restoration), we dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between financial imbalance, love, and loyalty. Featuring Wine Down Wednesday and the Mentorship Series, this conversation explores the heavy toll financial stress can take on relationships, households, and even physical health. With Toni Braxton’s timeless ballad “Un-break My Heart” setting the mood, we ask tonight’s Burning Question: How does stress from financial imbalance show up in the body, and how can it be managed? Join the dialogue, share your perspective, and gain practical insights on navigating love, money, and wellness when they collide.

In Episode 49 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, titled “Toxic Ties”, we step into Wine Down Wednesday with a bold conversation on love, accountability, and restoration. With Toni Braxton’s timeless ballad “Love Shoulda Brought You Home” as the soundtrack, this discussion shines a light on the unspoken struggles men face when navigating emotional manipulation in relationships. Tonight’s Burning Question—What steps can men take to recognize emotional manipulation in relationships? — invites honest reflection and dialogue, reminding us that breaking free from toxic ties is not just about leaving someone else, but about reclaiming your peace, strength, and self-worth.

In Episode 48 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, titled “Pour Decisions”, we dive into the heart of Wine Down Wednesday with a powerful reflection on relationships, alignment, and spiritual restoration. With Eve and Faith Evans’ raw anthem “Love Is Blind” setting the tone, this conversation asks the Burning Question: How do we recognize when God is clearly showing us a relationship is draining our spirit and not aligned with His will? Join the dialogue as we unpack the tough choices between love, faith, and peace, and discover how restoration begins when we stop pouring into what no longer pours into us.

In Episode 47 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, titled “Unmasking the Excuses”, we continue our Wine Down Wednesday journey through DISC 5: Restoration, peeling back the layers on the stories we tell ourselves about success, money, and image. With The Isley Brothers’ timeless “Work to Do” as our soundtrack, this conversation tackles the Burning Question: What does it really mean to “look like money”?  Is it about confidence, financial stability, or just appearances? Join the discussion as we strip away excuses, challenge narratives, and redefine what it means to truly embody abundance.

In Episode 46 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, titled “When Escapes Become Expenses”, we step into a Wine Down Wednesday conversation within our DISC 5: Restoration series, exploring the fine line between self-care escapes and financial strain. With Mary J. Blige’s classic “Be Happy” setting the mood, this episode asks the Burning Question: How do you set boundaries with friends who equate fun with spending money? Join us as we unpack the balance between joy, discipline, and financial freedom—because true happiness doesn’t have to come with a price tag.

In Episode 45 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, titled “Stop Romanticizing the Struggle”, we dive into a Coaching Sessions Thursday conversation within our DISC 5: Restoration series, challenging the deeply ingrained belief that hardship is a badge of honor. With Aaliyah’s timeless “Try Again” as the soundtrack, this discussion unpacks the ways family narratives about money can keep us tethered to cycles of financial and emotional strain, and asks the Burning Question: How do you emotionally detach from family narratives about money? Join us for an honest, transformative dialogue that encourages breaking generational patterns and rewriting the money stories that no longer serve you.

In Episode 44 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, titled “Sip, Breathe, Repeat”, we slow things down for a Wine Down Wednesday in our DISC 5: Restoration series, exploring the delicate line between self-care and self-sabotage. Inspired by Keyshia Cole’s “Let It Go”, this conversation invites listeners to reflect on the rituals we use to cope, recharge, and reset—and how those same habits can quietly turn into patterns that hold us back. Tonight’s Burning Question asks: How do we identify when a “self-care ritual” has shifted into a self-sabotaging habit? Pour yourself a glass, take a deep breath, and join us for a thought-provoking discussion designed to help you restore balance without losing yourself.

In Episode 43 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, titled “The Cost of Flexing”, we continue our journey through DISC 5: Restoration with a Financial Friday mentorship session that examines the hidden price of trying to keep up appearances. Inspired by Kanye West’s “All Falls Down” featuring Syleena Johnson, this conversation peels back the layers on financial peer pressure, self-worth tied to spending, and the emotional toll of living beyond your means. Tonight’s Burning Question asks: What boundaries do you set with friends who normalize overspending?  Tune in for a candid, money-minded dialogue designed to help you protect your peace, your pockets, and your purpose.

In Episode 42 of the 411 Podcast \ Reading Between The Wines, titled “He Said I Was Too Much... But I Was Just Too Much For Him”, we dive deeper into DISC 5: Restoration with a Wine Down Wednesday mentorship session that challenges narratives around self-worth, emotional suppression, and romantic compromise. Inspired by Ledisi’s empowering anthem “Add To Me”, this episode explores the delicate balance between loving fully and refusing to shrink for someone else’s comfort. Tonight’s Burning Question dares to ask: Can you learn to trust love again without making yourself small to keep it? Join us for an evening of truth, vulnerability, and reclaiming the power to be just enough for the right person.