How to be a Human Being in the World with Dr. Kathleen Young

Oftentimes we are quick to ascribe meanings to the actions of our loved ones and follow by being angry and resentful rather than being expressive. And this stirred up the rich question; Why do we put…

Kathleen wakes up, genuinely feeling happy, alive, vibrant, and ineffable. With a heart full today, she sets us on another amazing relationship milestone. Reflecting on the struggles we face in maint…

Embracing vulnerability opens the door to the possibility of experiencing rejection, criticism, and anxiety. Our brain, in an attempt to shield us from these discomforts, often generates thoughts tha…

Change often brings along a sense of loss and triggers emotions like fear, vulnerability, and anxiety. It can create an illusion that happiness will only come once certain conditions are met. However…

Are you feeling like you're moving away from that goofier and fun mom you are meant to be? This episode is definitely for you! Oftentimes, as a mom, you feel compelled to be the perfect mother - hidi…

Many people find themselves lured into going harder on themselves or using humor or alcohol to cope with mental health difficulties, but this only sweeps you into limiting beliefs and is detrimental …

Are you truly content and fulfilled with your friendships? As adults, nurturing and maintaining meaningful connections requires dedication, time, and even the courage to be vulnerable. It's all too e…

In a world where you can be anything, be authentic. Aligning what you want and the kind of life you're leading right now may be messy, but when it comes to Dr. Lisa, it's a resounding "YES". Lisa bel…

People tend to avoid formal endings of relationships because they'd rather avoid the emotions that come with ending things. However, the earlier we recognize that there's no better way to do it than …

How many times have you said yes to others, hidden your NO just to make them like you or feel better? Although it is okay in close relationships to show up for people when they need you, bending back…

The truth is we will never fully know what is going on in someone else’s life. We don’t know the full truth and all their stories. This is why when they make mistakes, we should make an effort to und…

There's no legacy so rich as vulnerability; it's so crucial in maintaining satisfying relationships whether platonic or not, and it's human. Despite this, it takes a lot of bravery to be vulnerable w…

For any relationship to thrive, there has to be feedback. After all, isn’t that how we tell that a communication loop is complete? However, being on the receiving end of tough feedback is hard and un…

We live in a society that places high value on being married or being in a long-term partnership. So when such relationships come to an end (or don't happen), there is some sort of discomfort that co…

In today's episode, Kathleen is joined by Dr. Mary Leung who is a board-certified internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology physician. She is also a certified life coach and the founder of …

Resilience is very far from being numb. It means you feel, experience, fail, and get hurt, but still keep on going. You attack while running away. It is having tolerance for your negative emotions an…

More often than not, high-achieving black women wear the armor of everything being okay as a response to negative life experiences. And unfortunately, most keep this facade up until it's too late. Bu…

“Am I doing it right?” “Am I being a perfect parent?” These are some of the questions that many parents find themselves asking.  Given that parenthood has no manual, we certainly shouldn't beat ourse…

Black hair (whether in kinks, curls, or Afro) is too unique NOT to be loved. And while most women get their hair permed from age 5/6, some continue to relax it for decades for various reasons, rangin…