The “Respectable” Woman Podcast

MB Barnes
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The Respectable Woman Podcast's host MB explores identity, truth, and the lived experiences of women with honesty and depth. The podcast has a mission to amplify authentic stories—particularly those of women and people of color—through meaningful and impactful storytelling. Here, we say the quiet parts out loud --with spice.

  1. Apr 20

    The Spiritual Warfare of It All

    MB gives insights on everyday spiritual warfare attacks that people commonly overlook. She gives her thoughts on the who, what and why of its uses and how to counteract the attempts. Episode Timeline- 1:11 Story Time of MB's acknowledgement of spiritual warfare in her life 6:40 - What is Spiritual Warfare - The baseline of the conversation 11:12 - The Who 24:40 - The Why 31:20 - The Signs of a Spiritual Attack 35:55 - Tools to Use to Counteract Spiritual Attack 42:18 - Book Recommendation of Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés (1992) NOTE: "I read this in 2020." - MB PLEASE RATE THIS EPISODE AND PODCAST AND SHARE WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

    The Spiritual Warfare of It All

  2. Mar 8

    They Would Have Burned Me at the Stake with CC Mercer Watson

    Crystal C. (CC) Mercer Watson discusses her spiritual journey that doesn't subscribe to dogma religious practices, but is in the fabric of her everyday life. Learn more about CC at crystalcmercer.com On socials - @ccmercertoo Also at M2 Gallery m2lr.com Listen to Season 1 Episode 2 "I'm Still a Little Savage" Episode Timeline: 2:05 - MB & CC recalls their first encounter(s) with each other 6:37 - CC 's process of her gifted artwork in recent years 10:53 - What is a "download" ? 16:15 - Spiritual gifts 25:30 - Spiritual gifts & lineage 30:50 - Navigating spirituality and dogma religion 42:30 - Elevating our elder's spirituality in today's time 55:15 - How are women out of touch with their spirituality? 1:03:39 - Women coming back to their spirituality 1:11:07 - CC's definition of a "respectable" woman x 2

    They Would Have Burned Me at the Stake with CC Mercer Watson

  3. Mar 2

    Protect Your F*cking Peace

    MB gives basic and practical insight on self-care practices that benefit the whole health of a person in times of chaos and stress. Rate this episode and follow this podcast! Thank you! Episode Notes & Timeline: 2:30 - MB's spiritual download Check out Season 1 Episode 1 "F*ck This Sh*t" 4:55- Story time for the episode Learn about the Real Images Wellness Power Wheel at www.realimages.org 8:33- Components of a wellness wheel 10:08- Emotional Wellness Check out Season 1 Episode 8 "Healing is a Bitch" 16:52- Occupational Wellness 21.19- Intellectual Wellness 22:49 - Environmental Wellness 26:42 - Spiritual Wellness 31:58 - Physical Wellness 37:56 - Social Wellness Check out Season 2 Episode 3 "It's a Mother" 43:48 - Chakras and Wellness Check out Season 2 Episode 1 "Why Do We Hate Women?"

    Protect Your F*cking Peace

  4. Feb 23

    It's a Mother...

    MB and guest, Sylvia Halliburton, discuss how doulas are pivotal to the birthing journey of new mothers. They also describe how a circle of women can support mothers along the birthing and postpartum journeys. . Make sure you FOLLOW this podcast to be notified when new episodes drop. . Contact Sylvia at sylvia@arbirthingpartners.com . Find a doula directory in Arkansas at Doula Alliance of Arkansas . Read the Doulas and the Birthing Journey article published by Arkansas Center for Health Improvement: . University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute for Community Health Innovation Doula Expansion Initiative . Episode Timeline 6:27 What is a doula 11:50 Doulas being critical in mother's advocacy in labor 18:22 A history of women circles in birthing and postpartum 25.39 How to find a doula and how to pay for doula services 31:49 Doula services and resources in Arkansas 37:50 Advice for postpartum journeys 39:40 How communities can support mothers 43.54 Connect with Sylvia 46.27 Sylvia's definition of a "respectable" woman.

    It's a Mother...

  5. Feb 1

    This Black Woman is Tired

    MB tells the story of how her hibernation is her element of rest and healing after the 2024 election reflected internal conflict in her public and professional environments. MB discusses the exhaustion of truth tellers, the environment of spiritual warfare, and the importance of self-care. Follow MB @the_mb_truth on Instagram Follow Kev Moye @storyteller_kev on Instagram Follow Real Images @realimagesar on Facebook & Instagram

    This Black Woman is Tired

  6. 08/13/2024

    Why Do We Hate Women?

    MB’s shares her deep dive into researching goddess archetypes and her book list for research.   Episode Timeline 4:36--- MB’s backstory (women in community and religion)   13:30—Spiritual Initiation & Spiritual Healing   17:33 ---Women Who Run with the Wolves – Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype; Clarissa Pinkola Estes; 1992   23:30—Find Your Goddess; Skye Alexander; 2018   25:30—Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens; Lilith Dorsey; 2020   32:26—A History of Magic, Witchcraft & the Occult; 2020   38:10—Mysteries of the Dark Moon- The Healing Power of Dark Goddess; Demetra George; 1992   42:35—When God Was a Woman; Merlin Stone; 1976   52:00 -- Menstruation on a Lunar Cycle   54:00- Understanding why we hate women by knowing ourselves and our culture   58:11—Keep ya head up   Additional Readings:   A History of the Wife; Marilyn Yalom;   A History of God; Karen Armstrong   In the FLO; Alisa Vitti:

    Why Do We Hate Women?

  7. 05/23/2024 ·  Bonus

    Pop Yo Sh!t

    BONUS EPISODE! MB gives background on what has been happening in 2023 and now. Season 2 will come this year. This episodes explores the journey of MB's spiritual gifts and how it has expanded more recently. For people like her who are comfortable being humble about their gifts and works, it's time to come out of the shadows and bring normalcy to "celebrating" good work and good spiritually energy. This episode is not for the ego driven person, it's for the spirit led person who doesn't express their gifts openly because of the "taboo". Be your own cheerleader, humble people!!! Pop your shit! Reference: Learn more about Real Images at www.realimages.org

    Pop Yo Sh!t

  8. 10/21/2022

    Healing is a B*tch with Kelisa Gill Volson

    MB and Kelisa discuss emotional and mental trauma, the stages of healing and how mental health professionals can help. Resources from this episode:  www.realimages.org/invisiblewounds therapyforblackmen.org therapyforblackgirls.com livehealthonline.com patients.amwell.com Follow Kelisa @risingheightscounseling Follow MB @the_mb_truth

    Healing is a B*tch with Kelisa Gill Volson
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The Respectable Woman Podcast's host MB explores identity, truth, and the lived experiences of women with honesty and depth. The podcast has a mission to amplify authentic stories—particularly those of women and people of color—through meaningful and impactful storytelling. Here, we say the quiet parts out loud --with spice.

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