2 AUG 2023 · This week, we're back with part 2 of Erika's breakthrough with Sylvia and Lori. She has overcome trauma, domestic violence, and grief from a very young age. Her healing journey is a testament to the power of resilience, self-care, and even finding community in creative outlets and gardening. 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 (0:00:01) - Trigger Warning (0:01:00) - Hush money (0:03:48) - The face in the mirror (0:12:48) - My son saved my life (0:17:28) - New Jersey Court Case (0:19:24) - Military Wife (0:27:57) - God Got Jokes (0:33:29) - Time to heal, but trauma happens again (0:37:35) - God, I'm tired (0:43:24) - Finally, healing (0:47:23) - Connecting over club soda (0:56:41) - Family update What’s been better? Podcast, Breakthroughs, Stories of Overcoming, Resilience, Domestic Violence, grief, Overcoming Trauma, Family Counseling, Therapy, Thriving, Kidnapping, Healing, Recovery, Courage, Protection, Ostracism, Vulnerability, Lori Life Therapy, Black Girl with Tools

26 JUL 2023 · TW: This episode contains discussions about domestic violence, sexual assault, and kidnapping; please take care of yourself and skip this one if you need to. This week, Erika P. shares her incredible breakthrough with Sylvia and Lori. She has overcome trauma, domestic violence, and grief from a very young age. Her healing journey is a testament to the power of resilience, self-care, and even finding community in creative outlets and gardening. 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 (0:00:01) - Trigger Warning (0:02:10) - What’s been better? (0:08:12) - Thank you for the Quotes, Cali (0:11:05) - What’s been better? The Podcast (0:11:52) - Childhood Trauma (0:22:03) - Loss, Trauma, and Resilience (0:27:53) - Family Trauma and Lack of Protection (0:33:06) - Kidnapping What’s been better? Podcast, Breakthroughs, Stories of Overcoming, Resilience, Domestic Violence, grief, Overcoming Trauma, Family Counseling, Therapy, Thriving, Kidnapping, Healing, Recovery, Courage, Protection, Ostracism, Vulnerability, Lori Life Therapy, Black Girl with Tools

19 JUL 2023 · This week, in our quest for understanding, we unravel the convoluted world of labels. These socially constructed tags can be both comforting and confining, offering a sense of connection while potentially painting us into restrictive boxes. 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 (0:00:01) - Intro and What’s been better? (0:14:37) - The Meaning of Labels and Semantics (0:20:27) - The Power of Personal Perspective (0:29:26) - Perspectives on Child Motivation and Witchcraft (0:33:47) - Exploring the Concept of Different Entities (0:44:33) - Listening More (0:47:33) - Appreciation Language, Semantics, Labels, TikTok, Connection, Prophetic Abilities, Gut Instincts, Ancestors, Personal Perspective, Resilience, Child Motivation, Witchcraft, Intuition, Good Witches, Bad Witches, Awareness, Energy, Attraction, Interpretation, Book, Power

12 JUL 2023 · This week, we’re connecting with Arletha of the Boss Babes Healing Podcast. Known to her clients as Coach Brown, she’s also a business coach who focuses on the spiritual and natural sides of entrepreneurship. We are peeling back the layers of challenging concepts like healing and forgiveness and how they impact our personal lives and business relationships. 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 (0:00:01) - Forgiveness, Healing in Business, and What’s been better? (0:10:20) - Navigating Partnerships and Finding Alignment (0:19:18) - Spiritual and Business Coaching (0:33:29) - Prophetic Gifts and Spiritual Source (0:43:42) - Spiritual Discernment and Connecting With a Higher Power (0:49:32) - Connect with us What’s been better? Podcast, Forgiveness, Healing, Grace, Business Coaching, Black Community, Communication, Partnerships, Balance, Discernment, Delegation, Paradox, Stability, Spiritual Coaching, Medium, Intuition, Prophetic Gifts, Higher Power, Total Surrender, Psychic, Source, Skepticism, Gifts, False Prophets, Religion, Clients, Lori Life Therapy, Black Girl with Tools,

5 JUL 2023 · This week, we’re talking about the idea of 'showing up' in our relationships and how it can dramatically influence our peace and joy. Lori and Sylvia share recent social media posts highlighting communication styles, trauma, avoidant behaviors, and the emotional dynamics of relationships. 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 0:00:01) - Importance of Showing Up in Relationships and What’s been better? (0:08:48) - Navigating Communication and Emotional Dynamics (0:20:41) - Communication and Empathy in Relationships (0:30:26) - Valuing Yourself and Setting Boundaries (0:39:09) - Teaching Responsibility and Setting Boundaries (0:48:52) - Promoting and Wrapping Up the Show What’s been better?, Showing Up, Relationships, Communication, Empathy, Self-worth, Showing Up, Patience, Kindness, Love, Forgiveness, Expressing Feelings, Needs and Desires, Modeling Behavior, Hypocrisy, Teaching Responsibility, Setting Boundaries, Gentle Parenting, Family Dynamics, Listening, Being Present

28 JUN 2023 · TW//Suicide Some of the content in this episode may be distressing. This week, we’re joined by Phoenix, The Boughetto Gardener, who shares her incredible journey of overcoming anxiety, PTSD, and depression through therapy and gardening. Phoenix opens up about her experiences and how she's learned to let go and embrace change in her life. 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 (0:00:01) - Embracing Change and Letting Go (0:07:44) - Positivity & Letting Go in Relationships (0:13:41) - Setting Goals and Finding Peace (0:23:57) - Healing Through Vulnerability and Self-Validation (0:32:55) - Surviving and Thriving (0:42:14) - Personal Growth and Taking Responsibility (0:49:26) - Stay Connected With What's Been Better? whats been better podcast, boughetto gardner, letting go, mindset shift, give grace, practice patience, therapy, life coaching, mental health, anxiety, gardening, gardentok, goal setting, relationships, Resilience, Determination, black women helping black women, better is possible, be our guest, Lori Life Therapy, Black Girl with Tools

21 JUN 2023 · In honor of Juneteenth, a day of celebration and well-deserved rest, we are taking the week off. We hope you are taking care of yourself, and we'll be back next week. 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 What's been better, Juneteenth, Rest, Rest is Resistance, Self-care, self love, American History, Black History, Community, New shirt, Practice Patience, Give Grace, You Matter, Intentional Living, Black Girl with Tools, Lori Life Therapy, What's been better podcast

14 JUN 2023 · TW: This episode contains topics that may be distressing to some. Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Violence. This week, we're talking about finally holding people accountable who have historically never faced the consequences of their bad behavior. From Lori's jury duty, The Duggars, and even a former president. We touch on a lot of topics but stick with us. 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 (0:00:01) - Gardening Tips and Health Benefits (0:10:44) - Backyard Bubbles and Mosquito Hacks (0:19:50) - Jury Duty Frustrations and Humiliations (0:27:08) - Accountability and Court Cases (0:33:47) - Family Secrets and Religious Power What’s been better, Out in the open, hypocrisy, Gardening, Club Soda, Cow's Milk, Banana Water, Mosquito Hacks, Bubble Machines, Jury Duty, Self-Employed, Courtroom, Accountability, The Duggars, Hillsong, Jared the Subway Guy, Family Secrets, Religious Power, Abuse, Cycle of Abuse, Silence, Secrecy, Justice, Mediation, Responsible Decisions, Law

7 JUN 2023 · We've all been there - technology fails us at the worst possible moment, leaving us frustrated and disappointed. This week, we're coming to you raw and unfiltered as we vent our emotions and reflect on an episode that didn't go according to plan. In a twist of fate, technical difficulties took over our conversation, but we won't let that stop us from sharing our story. 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 Obstacles, Technical Difficulties, Patience, Vulnerability, Gratitude, Navigating Obstacles, Growing, Unexpected Detours, Podcasters, Learning Lessons, Becoming Stronger, Personal Growth, Zencastr, Zoom, Spreaker, BlackGirlwithTools, LoriLifeTherapy, Keep Going, perseverance, intentionalliving

31 MAY 2023 · It's been a couple of weeks since we recorded an episode, and we're excited to share how our perspectives have changed during this time. Listen in as we discuss the rollercoaster of emotions we've experienced, from planning Lori's wedding ceremony to Sylvia adopting a dog. Through these events, we've learned valuable lessons about forgiveness, trust, and the importance of listening to our inner voice. 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 00:01:22 - What's been better? 00:04:19 - You were beautiful 00:06:33 - Wedding invites 00:08:28 - Big Mad 00:13:13 - Last Minute Wedding Surprises 00:27:53 - Change of Heart and Core Vulnerability 00:30:09 - No cake for the Johnsons 00:37:10 - This was a terrible idea 00:44:21 - Self Discovery 00:55:56 - Private Celebrations and Social Media Wedding Planning, Personal Growth, Adopting a Dog, Faith, Power of Words, Vulnerability, Listening to Inner Voice, Budgeting, Unexpected Surprises, Foster Families, Pet Adoption, Finding the Perfect Pet, Bonding with Pets, Private Celebrations, Social Media, Intentional Words, Obstacles, Positive Attitude