Poppin Off With Phil

In this episode we discuss God, spirituality, crystals, manifesting, and the afterlife and how these individual entities are connected.

I this week’s episode I ask myself the question, Have I really exercised forgiveness? This question is the result of an recent apology that I received that has me reflecting on the process of forgiveness and what it means and looks like to remove (un)forgiveness from your life.

In this week’s episode I give my take on the courtroom shenanigans in the Botham Jean Murder Trial and I talk about celebrating the accomplishments of Tyler Perry and why I feel it’s important to do so.

In this week’s episode I discuss the importance of needs and wants. Establishing what they are, communicating them to those that need to hear them, shaking the fear around making them known, and being open to compromise.

In this episode I discuss the tendency to rush through life and how that mindset can have costly ramifications in the future.

In this week’s episode I discuss my thoughts on Kanye and his Sunday service.

In this episode I discuss my thoughts on black love and the importance of positive imagery and representation. I also provide my thoughts on interracial gay couples and why I we see that more frequently.

In this episode, on the eve of my 34th birthday, we talk about a few pop culture stories, my reflection of my 33rd year, and what I hope to accomplish on my next revolution around the sun!

In this episode we talk about the importance of black folks supporting one another and reclaiming what makes us unique as a people. We also talk about distancing ourselves from behaviors that are counterproductive to our progress. Issues on how we treat one another publicly and privately are discussed.

In this episode we discuss self-reflection as a means to identify how we contribute to things in our life that are not positive or successful.

In this episode we talk about the most recent acts of domestic terrorism in our country and how hatred is being disguised as mental illness.

No matter the type of relationship, communication is essential. In this week’s episode we talk about the importance of coming to a resolution when communicating with one another. Communicating with a purpose. Communicating our needs and wants and not asking for things we aren’t willing to provide.

In this episode I discuss my personal experiences with therapy and talk about the work that goes into healing past pain and trauma. I also dispel some myths and misnomers about therapy itself.

In this week’s episode we discuss the anxiety over having options and deciding what it is you want out of life. Are you willing to give up being comfortable to follow a path that’s a little less certain. Are you willing to give up a title or position that doesn’t serve you or bring you joy? What is it you want out of life and are you willing to do your part to garb it?

In this week’s episode we discuss how difficult it is to live in the land of the free when you’re black like me. We also discuss my reaction to The Little Mermaid casting backlash and how it confirms how morally deprived we truly are as a nation.

In this week’s episode we discuss family issues. The importance of communicating issues and concerns collectively as opposed to excluding members from the conversation. I also touch on how theses family issues effect our adult relationships.

In today’s episode we talk about the importance of speaking up and out for ourselves as people of color. Rather you are speaking out about unsatisfactory service or speaking up for yourself in work spaces, our voices should be heard.

In this week’s episode we discuss adulting while black and the obstacles one faces just to make. Though this is a serious topic, the purpose is for you adults to know you’re not alone in the struggle.

In this episode we discuss the importance of finding and maintaining balance in your life. Identifying where there is an imbalance and working towards getting back to your center.

In this week’s episode we talk about the savior complex and the effects it has on the “savior” and the relationship they’re attempting to save.