Aisha The Real African

Today we talk about the importance of physical and spiritual fitness. Being a whole person means taking care of all areas of health. - https://aishathomas.org - Need Education Consulting? Youth Violence Prevention Strategies? Inspiration for Youth?

On this episode I want to ask you, are you the common denominator and what can you do to ensure you are mentally well? We sometimes wait to address our issues when the storm hits but how about preparing for the storm prior to. - Follow me on @msaishaspeaks on ALL platforms - Need Education Consulting? Youth Violence Prevention Strategies? Inspiration for Youth?

These next episodes will tap into what fuels you when you want to give up as well as asking the question of, what kind of friends do you have? Don’t forget to subscribe to InternalFyre and check out @speakfyre on IG or SpeakFyre.com. Follow me on @msaishaspeaks and DM any questions or comments you might have. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

Check out a sneak peek on what I have been working on. More episodes so come and thank you all for all the support you have given this show. @msaishaspeaks; @speakfyre; speakfyre.com; aishathomas.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

Today we wrap up this series and talk about how predators maintain control. This may give you an idea of what some of these young women addressed within the Surviving RKelly series. We will alao discuss sexual violence in the news.- Follow me on @msaishaspeaks on ALL platforms.- Check out my NEW podcast, Internalfyre for everything WOMEN EMPOWERMENT- Check out the other SpeakFyre squad at SpeakFyre.com- Leadershipfyre, Youngfyre & Studentfyre --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

https://aishathomas.org On this episode we talk about how Predators isolate their victims physically and emotionally before sexualizing the relationship. We also talk sexual abuse in the news as we get updated on the R. Kelley case and what has happened in the Catholic Church. Remember anytime we protect the victimizer vice the victim, this leads to a path of destruction. - Check my availability if you would like me to come speak to your youth- https://aishathomas.org - @msiaishaspeaks on all social media platforms --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

On this episode, we discuss how predators earn the trust of their victim. With their patience, over time they get closer to that person and then proceed to act as their knight in Shining Armor. - Check out the video series here. https://youtu.be/F_FlGk9flMI - https://youtu.be/7uh5_wE9EU4 - More at aishathomas.org @msiashaspeaks on IG, Twitter, Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

Every 11 mins, CPS substantiates a claim of sexual abuse. Predators are patient. They are patient watching who they may victimize. They are watching their behaviors and habits. The truth is anyone can be affected. They can have both parents at home or just one. They can be a male or a female....young or older. This episode breaks down the first two parts of this series that explains who is affected and how victims are targeted. - Check out the video series here- https://youtu.be/F_FlGk9flMI - https://youtu.be/7uh5_wE9EU4 - More at aishathomas.org- @msiashaspeaks on IG, Twitter, Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

What if? What if we could break the cycle of sexual abuse by addressing the situation EARLY on? What if we really start holding perpetrators in our homes and in our communities responsible? Every 11 minutes CPS substantiates a claim of sexual abuse. TAKE ACTION!!! No more trails of destruction. - Subscribe to My Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMseesha - Can I speak to your youth or young girls? Go to aishathomas.org to learn more - --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

Amanda won a 17 year battle with addiction and in this interview we go deeper to when she was 16 and tries alcohol. It then escalated from there!!!Listen to her amazing comeback story to even her story of being a single mother while battling through her addiction. - More from Amanda, follow her on IG @patchedwangs, patchedwangs.com or email info@patchedwangs.com - Subscribe to My Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMseesha - Can I speak to your youth or young girls? Go to aishathomas.org to learn more --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

We have heard about PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) from the lens of a combat vet but it actually covers a bigger demographic. PTSD is actually applicable to anyone who has experienced a shocking, scary or dangerous event. This podcast will go over how PTSD affected me, the type of events that could cause PTSD and where to look for support. #mentalhealthawareness - Subscribe to My Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMseesha - Can I speak to your youth or young girls? Go to aishathomas.org to learn more --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

I attempted suicide at 14. I encountered bullying that really ate away at my self esteem so I became a follower that led me down a path of more pain. I dealt with depression and slowly navigated a period of sadness to victory. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

On this bonus episode, Greg comes back to share his personal experience with domestic violence but from the indirect perspective. He also shares some personal stories about abuse and navigating that experience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

Facing Domestic Violence was a very rough time. In this podcast I discussed when it happened, why I stayed and why I decided to wall away. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

On today’s “Fitness Edition” we have @polkmeliquid on to discuss the ups and downs of online dating. We also chat about making the decision to take our health serious and how Michelle decided to become a Fitness Competitor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

Today Greg @g.j.thegod, joins us again to discuss the infamous Jill Scott viral video and dating after divorce. What are you looking for when you date someone? At what point do you talk about what your wants and needs are? Are there things you may need to talk about? Check out some areas that may need to be addressed when pursuing someone. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

My son was recently diagnosed with ADHD but before I got here, it took me almost a year to accept it. Listen as I discuss the journey to acceptance and what helped me find the “light” to support his needs. IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU

GO OUT AND VOTE. The news has been riddled with stories of hate crimes, what can we learn from seeing “hate” regularly. What can you get from a divorce coach and how I DESTROYED my fitness rest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

Today’s episode features Kayla, @the.fit.writer on IG. We discuss the first time we voted (GO VOTE), military life and the Keto craze. The Keto diet is a high fat-low carb diet that is the current craze so we share our opinions on that and educate you on what it’s all about. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support

Join me as I have a great convo from the male’s perspective about navigating women in the #timesup and #metoo movement. The conversation flows to so much more from single fathers and life after divorce. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebornafrican/support