Poppin Off With Phil

In this week’s episode, on the precipice of turning 37 years old, I felt it necessary to share what I’m thinking about this new year of life and how I plan on leading (living) it!

In this week's episode we discuss both the anxious and joyous energy surrounding new chapters in life. 

In this week's episode we are joined by a fellow co-host, Gary Stallings, where we discuss shedding the pressures of a new year! 

In today's episode, I take stock of the lessons I learned about myself in 2021 and my desire to be the best version of myself moving forward.

In this week's episode we discuss my aversion to New Year's resolutions and my strong encouragement to make whatever change that needs to be made today. This is New Year's is Today Bitch 2.0. 

In this week's episode, we discuss the need for transparency in the black family as it pertains to our health. We also circle back to talk more about the necessity of black men having the right to explore their full being. Both topics were inspired by episodes of Insecure and Queen Sugar respectively. 

In this week's episode, we discuss the issue with making assumptions about how others will react and respond based on our own preconceived biases. 

In this week's episode, I speak about my emotional response to the most recent episode of Insecure, "Pressure, Okay?!". 

In this special episode of Poppin off with Phil, we talk about the importance of black men asserting their right to explore the fullness of their being and sexuality. 

In this week's episode we take a hard look at regrets. Though many of us are familiar with the idea that you should life with no regrets and many of us have declared we don't have any, I know that there are moments in my life I wish I could do over and this episode is about leaning into that feeling and learning the lesson for your present and your future. 

In this week's episode we discuss the importance of cherishing life, not waiting to create new experiences, and mending broken relationships. In a world that is so unpredictable, it is vital to relish each and every moment and opportunity provided. 

In this week's episode we discuss the importance of being kind to self. 

In this week's episode we discuss fathers. With Father's Day being around the corner, I wanted to take the opportunity to honor my dad and offer my perspective on the importance of reconciling broken relationships with your father while you still have time. 

In this week's episode we talk about the importance of physical health. Many of us, definitely including myself in the mix, have used the pandemic as the an excuse to slack on our efforts to maintain our bodies, well time is out for that! We can't afford to use take care of our minds, our bodies also require maintenance.  In honor of Pride Month, I also included a spotlight on an influential figure. First up, Bayard Rustin. 

In this week’s episode we discuss the importance of communication and extending grace for understanding.

In this week's episode we talk about the importance of understanding and controlling our emotional responses. 

In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of the healing process. 

In this week's episode, we discuss my process of preparing for Mother's Day. It remains one of the toughest days of year since I lost my mom in 2013 and I wanted to provide insight to some and encouragement to others. 

In this week's episode, after I go off on a tangent about The Oscars and other random things, we discuss the importance of investing in yourself. Remember that you are in full control of the things you want out of life and good things come to those that do, not those that wait. 

In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of divorcing ourselves from the the expectations of others.