In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, we explore what it means to build and sustain a healthy Black marriage while raising children in today’s world. From the joys and challenges of parenting to the strength required to keep love thriving, this episode highlights the resilience, traditions, and legacy of Black families.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The unique joys and pressures of maintaining a strong marriage as Black couples.
• How to balance personal growth, partnership, and parenting.
• The role of cultural identity and shared values in raising children.
• Honest reflections on love, communication, and building a legacy for the next generation.
• Practical wisdom for keeping family bonds strong in the face of life’s challenges.

Listen if you want to…

Strengthen your partnership

Find encouragement as a parent

Celebrate the beauty of Black love and family

Be inspired by stories of resilience and joy.

Is there a “right” amount of time to wait before starting a new relationship after a breakup? Many people wonder if moving on quickly means they never really loved their ex, or if taking “too long” means they’re stuck in the past. In this episode, we unpack the psychology of relationship transitions with a focus on healing, and readiness.

Emotional Readiness vs. Rebound: How to tell the difference between a genuine connection and using someone new to avoid grief.

Individual Differences: How attachment styles, coping skills, and breakup circumstances shape how quickly people move forward.

The Role of Grief: Why heartbreak is similar to bereavement and why honoring loss can be part of moving on.

Red Flags and Green Flags: Signs that you may be jumping in too quickly — and signs that you might actually be ready for a new relationship.

Practical Tips: How to self-reflect, set boundaries, and approach new relationships with clarity rather than fear.

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In this episode of The Progressive Perspective Podcast, we dive into the realities of heartbreak for women over 30's, a time when the pressures of marriage, motherhood, and society’s timelines can make relationship struggles feel even heavier. After several breakups or relationships that didn’t work out, it’s easy to feel stuck, lost, or even question your worth.

This conversation is about what to do next. We’ll unpack the unique challenges women face when navigating love in their 30s and beyond, and we’ll provide practical tips to rebuild confidence, finding joy outside of relationships, and shift your perspective on what love can look like in this stage of life. Life coach and author of Heartbreak, Now What, Ms. Logan Rena join us during this episode to share her experiences and share her new book.

Friendships are one of life’s greatest gifts… but let’s be real: keeping them alive in adulthood isn’t always easy. Careers, family, moves, and changing priorities often leave us wondering: “Why is it so hard to stay connected?”

In this week’s episode of The Progressive Perspective Podcast, we explore:

• Why adult friendships feel harder to maintain
• The role of life transitions, distance, and vulnerability
• Practical tips for reconnecting and building deeper bonds

Tune in and let’s talk about how we can nurture meaningful friendships, even when life gets busy.

During this episode we will address “The Soft Life” WE KNOW !!! You have heard plenty of examples of how people are in their “soft Era” or “living their best life” . We won’t bore you with another example of how someone is living a lifestyle they hope you will secretly envy. We are taking a deep dive into what it really means, where it originated and how the soft life is a way to encourage healthy habits & healing .

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In this premiere episode of A Progressive Perspective Podcast, hosts Jerrilyn "Doc" Stokes, a trauma-informed therapist, and Kim "KD", a sex therapist, explore the powerful role that shame plays in the lives of Black and Brown communities. Drawing from both personal insight and professional experience, they examine how shame has been passed down through generations, shaping identities, silencing voices, and keeping families locked in cycles of pain and survival instead of healing & progressing.