Casa Amor, Movie Night, Dumps, and Recoupling Love Island Season 8 Episodes 24, 25 and 26 Movie night part one was packed with so many juicy clips that we all wanted. I do feel like it should have been three hours because I would have been sat. The music selection was trying to be a main character but fell a little short, a little cheesy in the selections, but did go great with popcorn, I guess. Let’s get into it because the clips were clipping and the aftermath ended with 5 people getting dumped from the island.  Couples Aniya (23)- Started out single and ended up with Carl (28). Carl came back, and she is making her move or he is making his move. Moves are being made. I am excited for her and what’s to come. She had a time dealing with KC’s situation after he came back from Casa Amor, but she slept on it and was refreshed because that firepit scene was actually heartbreaking. I was also proud of her for handling that KC chat with dignity. No, I don’t want a hug. No, I don’t want ...

Casa Amor Recoupling: Don’t Let Your Insecurities Get the Best of You Love Island Season 8 Episode 21 Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform ! So I am still being held hostage on  Love Island by my daughter. Honestly, I am not hooked like everyone else. Before I dive into the recoupling drama, I really was annoyed with Titi and Parmida because the girls were trying to be so respectful to them and not bring them into the drama, but they felt compelled to jump in and say something. You spent three days with this man, and now you think you have a right to save them from the wrath they deserved. Titi especially got on my last good nerve. So let’s get into the recoupling drama. And please, for the love of everything holy, bring back Carl. Couples Aniya (23)- Single. Aniya is now single, and yes, she was a dummy. Honestly, I really thought she was going to choose Carl. I really wanted her to choose Carl. I am really upset she didn’t choose Carl. I thought she was tired...

Your Peace Is More Important Than Your Response You don’t always need to react You’re learning that not everything needs an immediate reaction—especially not from you.  Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform ! It is alright to let things go. Sometimes, some people may feel the need to have a say, or win an argument or be right or have an opinion. In this current time, when everyone has a social media page, a podcast mic, a camera phone or access to an audience, it can be tempting to lend a voice to what goes on around you. Some are compelled to do it. Just because we have access does not mean that we should sound off. Likewise, just because we can react does not mean that we should.  I like to work on this concept particularly in altercations or disagreements, especially when one side of the party is getting significantly worked up, whether it is by displaying anger or strong emotions. We have to ask ourselves what the end goal of this argument is. When I wa...

Are Parasocial Relationships Healthy… or Getting Out of Control?  Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform ! What is a parasocial relationship? I have to ask because lately, I feel that’s the new buzzword being thrown around. Everyone is talking about the detriment of parasocial relationships brought on by social media. Discourse is particularly intense on social media and reflects society's obsession with celebrities.  And I am thinking Duh … are we new here? So let’s take a look at parasocial relationships through two articles.  Psychology Today’s Parasocial Relationships Key Highlights What are parasocial relationships, and why do we form them Health vs unhealthy parasocial relationships Do Parasocial Relationships Fill a Loneliness Gap Key Highlights Why do we get into parasocial relationships Pro and cons Fostering deeper connections —------------ Love the show? Be sure to like, share, and subscribe wherever you stream podcasts. You can also follow @L...

Divorce Stress Is Real: Gayle King’s Story Hits Hard  Gayle at the Met Gala 2026 Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform ! In the list of life's most stressful events, divorce ranks second, right behind the death of a spouse. Now, everything that leads up to that can ramp up the stress meter. In Gayle King’s case, catching her husband cheating red-handed definitely ramped things up a bit. She recently shared during her appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she got home and caught her husband fresh out of the shower with someone she thought was a friend.  Not only was Gayle King dealing with the shock of this man, William Bumpus, cheating, but she also had to learn that it was with another person she had some level of trust. They had been married for 11 years and, eventually, they did end up getting a divorce. What got her through that ordeal was reaching out to friends and having people to lean on. Of course, she talked about immediately calling her B...

Disclosure Day Trailer Disclosure Day Release: June 12, 2026 Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Coleman Domingo, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Wyatt Russel, and Josh O’Connor Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform !   The trailer for this new Steven Spielberg-directed sci-fi film has garnered over 31 million views since its release 2 months ago, and I am intrigued. Where are my science fiction movie lovers at? Better yet, where are my alien conspiracy theorists at? The fact that the cast is an ensemble of phenomenal actors who really commit to their performance is already exciting. I am trying not to have to high expectations so I do not get too disappointed. However, I have to say, the trailer is making it hard not to expect this movie to be phenomenal.    With the first piano note and then “What did you steal?” I am locked in. Then he says, ‘secrets!” Oh, I am sat. Then it cuts to a high-tech facility where you see Colin Firth’s character wal...

Seven Days in June by Tia Wialliams Book Review Author Tia Williams Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform ! Seven Days in June by Tia Williams is a contemporary romance novel about two people who have seemingly successfully survived their dysfunction. It follows the life of Eva and Shane who have become successful writers after creating characters based off each other.  When you fall off your reading game About Tia Williams Perfect Find now a movie on Netflix starring Gabrielle Union Book Summary: After a trauma bonding week of making love, Shane disappears from Eva’s life and shows up years later to shake everything up again.  Rating 7/10 Managing an invisible disability Toxic mamma Tia Williams Books

Love, Wine, and New Beginnings: My You, Me & Tuscany Review You, Me and Tuscany Will Packer Production Released: April 2026 Director: Kat Coiro Starring: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Aziza Scott, Lorenzo de Moor, Marco Calvani, Nia Vardalos (did a cameo), and Stella Pecollo Available: Streaming Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform ! You, Me and Tuscany is now available to rent on streaming platforms. The romantic comedy theater debut met with a tepid reception in April. The box office performance was disappointing to say the least, with the charming rom-com pulling in 22 million worldwide as of early May.  I have seen it in the theaters twice, and if I had the time before it was out, I would have seen it more. I thoroughly enjoyed it because it was light and cute and funny and a pleasure to watch. Now, I am partial to rom-coms. I expect their predictability and appreciate the happy ending.  What do you do when your life is falling apart? That was the s...

The Drama Review: A Hard Lesson—Everyone Isn’t in Your Corner Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform !   The Drama starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Mamoudou Athie dropped in theaters, and to be honest, I was not too excited about seeing it. Zendaya notwithstanding. However, I am glad I did.  Lesson learned: Some people only care about themselves and do not always have your back Rating 8/10 Spoilers 9:30 marker

America's Next Top Model Reality Check: Is Natalie Nunn better than Tyra Banks? After finally watching America’s Next Top Model documentary, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model , I have concluded that Natalie Nunn is better than Tyra Banks. Hold up, wait a minute. Let’s get into it before everyone attacks me from all directions. 7/10 for the three-episode documentary. Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform !   Know your Values Article: Stressed Out? Activate Your Core Values for Real Relief and Resilience Is Trya Banks a crappy person? Does she know who she is? Natalie Nunn > Tyra Banks Not another America’s Next Top Model Cycle

Wuthering Heights : A Bold Take on a Legendary Love Story Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform ! Did you all know about the controversy? Why I know nothing about the movies or previous adaptations About the Movie: Release, cast, critic, Box Office Review: Listen to why I gave it a 9.5. Recap and Spoilers

Oftentimes, there are things we want to do. There are places we want to go. There are goals we want to accomplish that may seem unattainable. Sometimes, when we look at the situation we are in, all those things seem dang near impossible. I get that. How can we dream bigger when we are caught up in just trying to survive, or trying to get through the day or battling health concerns or consumed with worry about what loved ones are going through? Sometimes, it never seems like the right time.  Catalyst All the  reasons we can  breath, light, night, fight, flight, foresight  surging through us, propelling us   forward Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform ! How do others do it? How do they overcome? How do they make it look easy? First, I think we should acknowledge that regardless of what success we think we see, everyone has their own personal battles, and although they make it look easy, for them it probably was not. Basically, let’s get ou...