Bitter Greens Podcast artwork

Bitter Greens Podcast

27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

Keeping a healthy balance can be a challenge as we navigate healing, growing and evolving. Join Kimberly Harris as she shares gems and moments of clarity that she’s discovered along the way. If you are looking for inspiration and the occasional chuckle, this podcast is for you!

Self-Improvement Education Society & Culture blackwomen community grow heal life selfimprovement share women
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

S2: EP1 Good Grief

October 01, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

In the first episode of Season 2, Kimberly discusses processing grief and provides some tips to cope with loss.      Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells    Mentions:  Correction: American Psychological Association    Resource:  SAMSHA Referral Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP 

EP#22: Rest When You're Tired

April 03, 2021 13:51 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

In this episode, Kimberly reminds listeners to put down their mountains and rest.     Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells    Mentions:  Flotation Therapy 

EP#21: March Madness - Cinderella

February 25, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11.5 MB

In this episode, Kimberly explores the history of March Madness, the term “Cinderella,” and provides 10 reminders to consider when feeling underestimated.         Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells    Mentions: National Collegiate Association (NCAA) www.ncaa.com and its history Song: Jumpman Drake & Future  Folktale: Cinderella  Gonzaga University - Dominick Harris (#55)

EP#20: Clear the Clutter Finances - Part 2

February 19, 2021 20:30 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MB

In this episode, Kimberly encourages listeners to clear the clutter from their finances, Part 2.      Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells  Mentions: Extra Credit Financial Solutions, LLC | Allen Cheaves | IG: @extracreditfs | Website: www.extracreditfinancial.solutions

EP#19: Clear the Clutter – Finances Part 1

February 05, 2021 18:44 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

In this episode, Kimberly encourages listeners to clear the clutter from their finances. Part 1.      Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells  Mentions: David Ramsey |Suzie Orman | Chris Hogan| Dora Harris

EP#18: Clear the Clutter

January 28, 2021 18:44 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

In this episode, Kimberly encourages listeners to clear the clutter in their thoughts, space, health, and finances.     Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells  Mentions: Tour: Live the Life That You Want – Oprah Winfrey Movie: Pretty Woman Comic Opera: The Pirates of Penzance Song: Back to the Middle - India Irie

EP#17: Deviation Is Not Devastation

January 21, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MB

Sometimes the process will have us feeling like we are not making progress. In this episode, Kimberly reminds listeners to stay the course, even when there are deviations in the journey.    Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells  Mentions: Games: Moksha Patam, Snakes and Ladders, and Chutes and Ladders

EP#16: Own Your Space

January 07, 2021 20:26 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MB

In this episode, Kimberly asks listeners if they own their space.    Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells  Mentions:  Book: "What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith  Article: "The Power of Owning Your Space" by Jane Benston (name correction)  

EP# 15: Resolutions

January 02, 2021 00:12 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

In this episode, Kimberly gives listeners a few things to consider as they develop their 2021 goals.   Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells  Mentions:  HistoryChannel.com: History of New Year Resolutions  Finder.com: New Year Resolution Statistics 

EP #14: Holiday Triggers

December 24, 2020 15:56 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode, Kimberly reminds listeners to be mindful and sensitive this holiday season to other people's pain points and triggers.  Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells    Mentions: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)   Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - Tips for Protecting Your Sobriety during the Holidays and Preventing Relapse    Blessing Manifesting - Coping Strategies for Dealing with Grief    Scrooged (1988...

EP #13: Habits

December 17, 2020 11:59 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MB

In this episode, Kimberly challenges listeners to explore their habits and if they are aligned with their goals and dreams. Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells    Mentions: Psychology Today  Jill Scott  NPR Sweating to the Oldies 

EP #13: The Other Side of the Coin

November 26, 2020 17:24 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this episode, Kimberly challenges listeners to look at life from a positive vantage point...the other side of the coin.  Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells    Mentions: Back to Life - Soul II Soul  The Shade Room  John 5 - Holy Bible  

The Other Side of the Coin

November 26, 2020 17:24 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

EP #12: The Other Side of the Coin

November 26, 2020 17:24 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this episode, Kimberly challenges listeners to look at life from a positive vantage point...the other side of the coin.  Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells    Mentions: Back to Life - Soul II Soul  The Shade Room  John 5 - Holy Bible  

EP #11: Are You Busy or Productive?

November 20, 2020 05:37 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

In this episode, Kimberly challenges listeners to explore if they are busy or productive and the role multi-tasking and established boundaries play in their day-to-day lives.  Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells    Mentions: Jane Mark Winery & Vineyard Psychology Today  Health Coach Institute 

EP #10: Playing Safe

November 12, 2020 17:31 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MB

Are you playing it safe or clear on what's for you? Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells  Mentions:  Alisa Johnson | Willie Moore Jr. | T.D. Jakes

Trash Day

October 29, 2020 12:32 - 7 minutes - 7.37 MB

What kind of trash do you have? It's time to take it out!  Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells  Quote: Unknown Mentions: Bag Lady | Erykah Badu   

EP #9: Trash Day

October 29, 2020 12:32 - 7 minutes - 7.37 MB

What kind of trash do you have? It's time to take it out!  Producer: Kimberly Harris  Music: Gloria Tells  Quote: Unknown Mentions: Bag Lady | Erykah Badu   

EP #8: Dig Deep

October 22, 2020 02:59 - 12 minutes - 12 MB

In this episode Kimberly defines self-improvement and its benefits.    Producer: Kimberly Harris | [email protected]  Music: Gloria Tells   Mentions:  Netflix: The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion Book: Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem, A Memoir by Daniel R. Day  Quote: "If you want to understand the flower, you must study the seed." Malcolm X Clip: Jay-Z Decoded Promo Video | YouTube  Self-Improvement Definition: Merriam Webster 

EP #7: Gumption

October 15, 2020 11:02 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MB

Have you lost your gumption? This episode encourages us to dig deep when we feel like we've lost the gumption to live our lives to the fullest.  Producer: Kimberly Harris  Movie Mentioned: The Holiday  Music: Gloria Tells 

EP #6: What Have You Done for Me Lately?

October 08, 2020 10:28 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MB

In this episode, Kimberly challenges listeners to define their luxury and add it to their lives. Producer: Kimberly Harris  Song/Books/Movie Quoted:  What Have You Done for Me Lately, Janet Jackson  Wander Woman: How High-Achieving Women Find Contentment, Marcia Reynolds  Merriam-Webster  Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead   

EP #5: Press Play

October 01, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

In this episode Kimberly encourages listeners to be resilient and move forward despite past offenses.    Producer: Kimberly Harris | [email protected]  Songs/Quote Mentioned:  Get Up, Amel Larrieux  Grown Woman, Beyonce  Say Yes, Michelle Williams  "Start" quote, Author Unknown  Nintendo Game: Legend of Zelda  Music by: Gloria Tells  

EP #4: SoulFull Connections

September 24, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this episode Kimberly discusses relationships and a few tips to strengthen and sustain them.  Producers: Kimberly Harris | Sarita Cheaves  Music: Gloria Tells  Notes:  Erik Erikson's Stage of Psychosocial Development: Stage 6 - Intimacy vs. Isolation  Holy Bible: Luke 10 Song: Giving You the Best That I Got, Anita Baker 

EP #3: Dreams & Purpose

September 17, 2020 10:44 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode Kimberly Harris discusses dreams and purpose and the distractions that derail us. Notes: Application: YouVersion Holy Bible, Distraction: The Purpose Killer Movies mentioned: Pretty Woman |Sister Act People mentioned: Angel, The Spice Suite | www.thespicesuite.com , TD Jakes Quote: “If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six sharpening my axe.” – Abraham Lincoln Theory & Syndrome: Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development | Imposter Syndrome ...

EP #2: Throw 2020 Away

September 10, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this episode Kimberly Harris discusses the notion of “throw 2020 away.” Notes: Quote: “There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” Zora Neal Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God Song mentioned: Ghetto Story, Cham Japanese art of repairing broken pottery: Kintsugi, also known as Kintsukuroi   Produced by: Sarita Cheaves |[email protected]

Bitter Greens Intro Ep 1

September 02, 2020 03:08 - 16 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode Kimberly Harris discusses how the Bitter Greens podcast transpired, SoulFull Connections and the Triple Threat.   Produced by: Sarita Cheaves | [email protected]

EP #1: Bitter Greens Intro

September 02, 2020 03:08 - 16 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode Kimberly Harris discusses how the Bitter Greens podcast transpired, SoulFull Connections and the Triple Threat.   Produced by: Sarita Cheaves | [email protected] Music by: CSakyi Beatz