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Unspoken Transitions

85 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Welcome to the "Unspoken Transitions" podcast, that focuses on lifestyle, wellness, and self help hosted by Sherley and Brandy. Ever wondered how to gracefully navigate the changing friendships as you journey through adulthood or curious about mastering your career path without losing sight of your passions?

Join us each week to explore complexities of adulthood, validation shared experiences, and gather practical tools to feel empowered on your path. Follow us on Instagram/Youtube @unspokentransitions to stay connected.

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Episodes

New Year, New Us?

December 28, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Welcome to Unspoken Transitions! Season 5 is a wrap just like 2023. In today's episode we talk all about lessons learned in 2023 and the things we're looking forward to in 2024! 2024 VISION BOARD PARTY: Unspoken Transitions is hosting a Vision Board Party on Saturday, January 20th from 6-8 PM. Tickets are available for purchase using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-vision-board-party-tickets-771204672937?aff=oddtdtcreator Use discount code "2024VISION" for $5 off your ti...

Loneliness During the Holidays

December 21, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MB

Welcome to Unspoken Transitions! The holiday season can be beautiful and joyous but it also can feel lonely and difficult for many too. In today's episode we talk about just how difficult the holiday season can really be and share some tips on how to cope through this season if loneliness during the holidays is something you experience. 2024 VISION BOARD PARTY: Unspoken Transitions is hosting a Vision Board Party on Saturday, January 20th from 6-8 PM. Tickets are avai...

Money Matters in Love: is 50/50 still a thing ?

December 14, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

In what circumstances is 50/50 a good thing ? This weeks episode dives into our personal experiences in relationships, how we navigate balancing finances, expectations of being pampered, and prenups ! Check out our instagram/tiktok : @unspokentransitions and if you have any comments questions or concerns please feel free to send an email to [email protected]

Financial Freedom Awaits: Budgeting Tips You Need To Know!

December 07, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Welcome to Unspoken Transitions! In Today's episode we have a special guest, Cat, the owner and founder of "Cat Budgets" joining us to talk all about financial freedom, how to budget and the tips and tricks to managing money. You can find and follow Cat on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube all @CatBudgets! Join us every Thursday for new episodes of Unspoken Transitions with your hosts Sherley and Brandy! Make sure to follow us on our Social Media Platforms @Unspokentransitions You can find us on ...

Fashion Forward, Confidence High: Unveiling Your Style Potential

November 30, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB

Welcome to Unspoken Transitions! How do you showcase and build your confidence through fashion and personal style? Look no further, in today's episode we talk all about the benefits of investing in your personal style and what fashion means to us and our confidence! Join us every Thursday for new episodes of Unspoken Transitions with your hosts Sherley and Brandy! Make sure to follow us on our Social Media Platforms @Unspokentransitions You can find us on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, and every...

Grateful Living: Finding Bliss in Everyday Moments

November 23, 2023 15:08 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Happy Thanksgiving Unspoken Transitions Fam! We are so grateful for y'all and hope you have a safe and joyful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect on all the things we're grateful for and how we find joy in the little things and everyday moments. Join us every Thursday for new episodes of Unspoken Transitions with your hosts Sherley and Brandy! Make sure to follow us on our Social Media Platforms @Unspokentransitions You can find us on TikTok, Instagram,...

The Art of Letting Go: My Lessons from a Painful Friendship Breakup Pt.2

November 16, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MB

This is part two of the Art of Letting go of friendships, romantic relationships, etc. In today's episode we will be discussions our personal stories on how some friendships ended and how we healed from relationships we thought would last for life. Join us every Thursday for new episodes of Unspoken Transitions with your hosts Sherley and Brandy! Make sure to follow us on our Social Media Platforms @Unspokentransitions You can find us on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, and everywhere podcasts ar...

The Art of Letting Go Part 1: Love Is Blind Season 5 Recap

November 09, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Letting go of friendships, romantic relationships, etc. can be difficult. In today's episode we start a conversation on the Art of Truly letting go and do a deep dive into the breakups that took place on the recent season of Love Is Blind. Join us every Thursday for new episodes of Unspoken Transitions with your hosts Sherley and Brandy! Make sure to follow us on our Social Media Platforms @Unspokentransitions You can find us on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, and everywhere podcasts are posted! ...

NO MORE Self-Doubt: The Confidence Blueprint for Success!

November 02, 2023 13:08 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB

Welcome back to Unspoken Transitions! In today's episode we dive into Confidence 101. What it is, how to build it in your own life and share tips that we've found helpful in our own journey of building self-confidence. Join us every Thursday for new episodes of Unspoken Transitions with your hosts Sherley and Brandy! Make sure to follow us on our Social Media Platforms @Unspokentransitions You can find us on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, and everywhere podcasts are posted! You can also email us...

Is Your Love Worth Fighting For? The SHOCKING Truth About Breakups!

October 26, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Season 5 of Unspoken Transitions is officially underway and today we are talking about the truth about breakups, how to initiate them, and when to give it up. It has been breakup central lately where it feels like so many couples are calling it quits and we will also be discussing how to determine if your love and relationship is worth fighting for. Join us every Thursday for new episodes of Unspoken Transitions with your hosts Sherley and Brandy! Make sure to follow us on our Social Media Pl...

End of season 4: 26 things I learned before turning 27

August 10, 2023 18:49 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

This is the last episode of the season! Tune in to listen to 26 things we learned before turning 27 in areas of friendship, spirituality, and self development.

26 things before 27 final episode

August 10, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

26 things before 27 final episode

26 Lessons we Learned Before Turning 27: Transitioning into the next stage of life

August 03, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Sometimes we don’t feel like the same person that we were a few years ago and it causes some inner conflict. You start to question if you know yourself or if your becoming someone you dislike. This weeks podcast episode focuses on 26 things we learned before turning 27!

Is it Actually for Fun or is it a Distraction : Redefining Fun As An Adult

July 27, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

It’s okay that your changing and you aren’t the same person you were in your early 20s. We change and grow as people everyday but no one talks about the transition of saying goodbye to an era where you were truly joyful. This weeks podcast episode focuses on our experiences with having fun and how that’s changes as we have matured. Don’t go back to something you have grown from just because it’s familiar

Does Your Phone Have You Depressed?: The Danger of Over consuming Social Media

July 20, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

What does your screen time look like ? If it’s over 6-7 hours that may be an issue. When you’re over consuming social media it begins to skew your perception of what is reality and social media. Although there is a lot happening in the world we sometimes take the perspectives we consume online and believe the whole world applies. This weeks podcast episode focuses on social medias effect on us and what we can do to still be engaged but also healthy.

Church Hurt: Our experiences growing up in the Haitian Church

July 13, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

Church hurt is real! It can be a lot to be in a community where you don’t really feel welcomed and discourages you to go at all. This weeks podcast episode focuses on Brandy and Sherley’s experiences growing up in the Haitian church and their decisions on whether to stay or not to stay. Insta/Tiktok/YouTube : @unspokentransitions

Navigating the Struggles of Christianity in Adulthood

July 06, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Being faithful follower of God, in today’s society can be hard. Especially when we have to cut certain things out of our lives, or adjust the things we enjoy in order to grow in our walk with Christ. In this week’s podcast episode, we discuss the challenges we face as adults in the faith and helpful resources to stay close to God in hard times. Podcast Suggestions: Blessed and Bossed up , Tony Evans Sermons, Thirty Minutes with the Perry’s , That’s Grace C...

Feeling stagnant after Graduation: You Don’t Have to Have Everything Figured Out

June 29, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MB

Many of us have finished high school and are entering college or have finished college and are entering the real world, but are feeling anxious about what will take place. In this week’s podcast episode we will be discussing the anxiety around, planning your next steps and provide tips about planning for the future. Remember that our goals, values, and who we are as people are constantly changing so it’s important to take our time and not stress ourselves severely. Instagram/Tiktok: @unsp...

It’s A Them Issue , Not a You Problem: Not taking things personally

June 22, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

People can be very rude, disrespectful and honestly manipulative, but remember it is of them if you’re not a you issue! It can be very hard to deal with peoples, disrespect, and in this weeks podcast episode we discussed how to navigate people with issues, our issues , and how to know when call it’s quits in a relationship

Juneteenth : You Don’t Have To Lay Your Edges !!

June 15, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

This weeks podcast episode, is dedicated to the celebration of Juneteenth and what it means. As people of color defining blackness can be very complex whether it is putting ourselves in a box or afraid of stepping outside of that. This discussion focuses on the complexities of being a person of color, and how our experiences define us

The Different Tiers of Friendship & Maintaining the Friendships that You Have

June 08, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

With all of the responsibilities that we have, it can be really hard to make time for friends. It’s also important to know who’s is an acquaintance Vs a friend, and what those friendships should look like. This weeks podcast episode, talks about the importance of maintaining the friendship that we have throughout the different seasons we are going through. Instagram and Tiktok: @unspokentransitions Email: [email protected]

Creating New Friendships In Adulthood

June 01, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

It can be hard to get to know people and make deep connections outside of school and work. This week’s episode focuses on how to make new friend in adulthood and the challenges around our past that created barriers to vulnerability. Instagram & TikTok: @unspokentransitions Places to make new friends: MeetUp App, GirlfriendsBoston (Tiktok) , Black Women Make Friends (Facebook) , Black girl luxury (Facebook)

Lessons of 2022: Reflecting on the transitions of this year

January 15, 2023 21:55 - 44 minutes - 20.7 MB

This weeks podcast episode focuses on the lessons learned from 2022, and what can be done to reach our goals in 2023. We have a guest Christie, to share her journey on this year.

Creating A Life You Don’t Need to Escape from

January 07, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

This weeks podcast episode focuses on taking small incremental steps to build a life that you dream of. Many of us have an idea of the life we want to live, but not the detailed description which causes us to feel empty.Through consistency and hard work we are able to reach our goals, but a lot of the time, especially in the new year we give up early because we’re not able to set expectations for ourselves.

Are They Really Fake or just Different: Transitions from Rejecting Different People to Embracing

December 17, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 11.2 MB

As we go on through life we tend to make connections with people based on our commonalities. But what happens when those core values differentiate? Many times when this happened we want to push them away because it is unfamiliar. This weeks podcast episode focuses on the identification of people changing and the challenges around those changes.

Boundaries: Why Weak Boundaries Hurt You

December 10, 2022 18:32 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MB

This is part two of boundaries! This week‘s podcast episode will be discussing how to set boundaries and why boundaries are important. Of course there are complications with boundaries and they are easier said than done including culture, pride, family, and friends.

Setting Goals Realistically: Reaching your goals according to your lifestyle

November 19, 2022 18:39 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MB

The end of the year is coming up which is around the time we reflect on our goals for the year. When we set goals sometimes we fall short because of unrealistic goal setting. This weeks podcast episode focuses on setting goals in a way that works for your season of life, not the way its “supposed” to look like. We have my friend name Dri as a guest to share insight on this topic, and how to reach your goals in a healthy way. Instagram: @unspokentransitions email: [email protected]

Dimming Your Light for others: Finding a room that welcomes your light

November 12, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

This weeks podcast episode focuses on the transition from dimming yourself or others to be comfortable, to walk in your true self. There are many times that we put ourselves down in order to be surrounded by people, whether they accept us or not. This prevents our growth at times because are not being uplifted. This episode focuses on how others may try to dim our light and encourages others to find the confidence to be themselves.

Mourning Your Past Self: Finding Peace in Loving Who You Are

October 22, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MB

We are changing day by day and sometimes it can be scary. As people drop off in our lives and begin to question if we are changing for the better or worse. This weeks podcast episode focuses on embracing who you are becoming and taking the risk to be ourselves, even if that means losing people.

Rediscovering Your Authentic Self: Transition from being politically correct to being yourself

October 08, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB

Growing up we are unapologetically ourselves, but as we grow older we begin to fit the mold more and more. Of course we must mature and grow up as we navigate this world, but sometimes we leave traces of our personalities behind that meant a lot to us. And this week’s podcast episode will have Christie as a guest to reflect on childhood, evaluate what is still important to us, and how to reach a place of full authenticity in the face of opposing values.

Dangers of being too productive: how time management can cause long term damage

September 24, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Being too productive is a thing. Balancing and managing priorities is important but what happens when you push it too much? Tune into this weeks episode to prevent severe burn out from productivity.

Focus on Your Timeline: Comparison is the Thief of Joy

September 10, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 7.81 MB

Society sets us up to doubt ourselves because we are not “accomplished”according to them. We all are on unique paths and everything is not so simple. This episode focuses on the societal pressures that causes self doubt and how to overcome them.

Embracing Changing Seasons: Transition of Living I’m Comfort to Embracing the Future

September 03, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 9.45 MB

There are times where we are happy where we are and really do not want things to change. We know that changes to come, but struggle with coping with the future. This week‘s podcast episode I will focus on the challenges behind being present, feelings of regret of the past, and the dangers of living in the future

Balancing Your Friendship and Relationships

August 20, 2022 16:20 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MB

Being in a relationship with your partner is great, and it’s also important to maintain your other relationships too. Neglecting friends can happen especially if you’re caught up in the relationship, but this can lead to isolation later on. In this week’s podcast episode we have a guest named Brandy, who will be sharing insight on the topic of balancing friendships and relationships.

Working Pains: Finding Hope In A Repetitive Cycle

August 06, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 8.43 MB

All of us have to work in order for us to survive but sometimes we forget to reflect on what we want in order to live the life that we want. Sometimes we allow societies expectations and rules to dictate our future, even if that means that we will be unhappy. If you’re someone who’s tired of working and feel like there’s no way out, tune into this episode for some thoughtful insight.

Mid Year Check in: How to take steps to get back on track

July 30, 2022 15:51 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB

We are halfway through the year! This weeks podcast episode focuses on the different aspects of ourselves for us to evaluate where we are and how to get into a healthier space. Take some time to feed into yourself with this episode to evaluate where you want to be, what you want to do, and how you can get there.

You Can’t Be Everyone’s Best Friend : Transitioning to understanding how valuable our time is

July 23, 2022 18:21 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

It’s a hard pill to swallow, but everyone cannot be your best friend! Giving everything you have to everyone does nothing but burn you out. This is nothing but a disservice to you and causes you to feel overwhelmed and unappreciated. This week’s podcast episode focuses on identifying who is in your life how they support you and how you should support them.

Church Trauma : Transition to Understanding God’s true Love as a Christian

July 02, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Church can be a place of community and love but can also cause damage if the priorities are not in the right place. Culture sometimes disrupts or clouds the real message of Christ. This weeks episode focuses on the pain the church could have caused, how it affects us, and what we can do to heal from it.

Breaking Down the Barriers To Live A Better Life

June 25, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MB

Growing up in the world we are going to experience hurt. But at times we let that hurt dictate how we operate around people for the rest of our lives. We close down the opportunity for happiness and joy in the areas of love, friendship, interests, and other areas because of past hurts. This weeks podcast episode focuses on recognizing those barriers and working through them in order to have a better quality of life

Transition From Suppressing Your Childhood Dreams to Embracing these unexplored aspects

June 18, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

We all have been that child who’s interested in something and were unable to do it because our parents/guardian said no. We also have experienced suppressing parts of ourselves because it was deemed unacceptable under the notion of “it is my house in my rules“. This in turn caused a lot of emotional stress and created coping mechanisms of safety to be who we want to be once we leave their space. This weeks episode provides tips on how to get started with healing in this area and embracing our...

Regretting Not Starting Earlier : Transitioning From Being Stuck In The Past To Embracing The Future

June 11, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

As people we do a good job of beating ourselves up! We fail to recognize the progress we made and struggle with being present. In this weeks podcast episode I will be giving some tips on how to be present and appreciate the little wins . Instagram: @unspokentransitions Tiktok: @unspokentransitions Email: [email protected]

Transition from Regretting the past to embracing the present journey

March 26, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

We’ve all had those moments where we felt like if we started a couple years ago we would be at our dream life whether it’s school, working out , or building something. Tune into this weeks podcast episode to get some insight on how to work through these feels and feel uplifted and motivated to take steps forward. You got this !

Single to Married Life: Kid’s Edition

March 19, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MB

Thinking about having kids and want to know the transition of how it can impact your relationship/marriage ? Tune into this weeks podcast episode from for some perspective on how kids affect marriage and the transition from married to parenthood.

Lead Your Time: Transition from time passing, to you taking advantage of your time

March 12, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Regardless of if we want to acknowledge it or not time is moving ! We blink and time passes by leading to us feeling sad when the new year hits because we didn’t do anything to work on what we enjoy. Tune into this episode for insight on making the most of time for your personal life, NOT focusing on hustle culture and mimicking others. @unspokentransitions [email protected]

Do You Unapologetically! : Transition from doing what’s best for others to doing what’s best for you

March 05, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Tune into this weeks podcast episode for some perspective on trusting your intuition and doing what’s best for you. With so many opinions and narratives drilled into us at a young age, it gets hard to advocate for ourselves. Learn more about what it means to be positively selfish .

Friendship Breakups : Transition from resentment to healing

February 26, 2022 20:31 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

We talk a lot about relationship breakups but not about the sadness that come with losing a friend . Tune into this weeks podcast episode to perspective on the effects on our lives

Transitioning from Living to work to working to live

February 18, 2022 20:37 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Most of us have to work in order to live and pay our bills, but are you doing too much? This weeks podcast episode dives into leaving the habit or working to hard behind and living life.

Your Values Matter: Don’t compromise what you want

February 04, 2022 23:46 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

This weeks podcast episode focuses on the transition from compromising your values to embracing who you are as a person. We will focus on the relationship area of values and how lying to ourselves can be our detriment. We have Christie as a guest to share insight today.

Transition from single to married life

January 29, 2022 17:40 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

If you ever were curious about the transition from living as a single individual/dating to being in a marriage, tune into this episode. Eli is the guest speaker this week to share insight on the various opinions on what society says about being single and being married. It’s not as simple or as bad as people make it seem, so be sure to tune in!

Wavering Motivation: You Don’t Always have to get it together

January 21, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

The productivity monster of feeling like you always have to do things, kills our personal energy levels. Tune into this weeks podcast episode to hear perspectives on motivation and how you can accomplish your goals in a positive way this year.