Listening Ears

Vernae Bezear
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Listening Ears Podcast with Vernae Bezear | Real Talk. Real Growth. Real Life. Are you ready to show up for yourself—fully, bravely, and authentically? Welcome to Listening Ears, your sanctuary for deep self-awareness, genuine self-love, and transformative personal growth. Guided by your host, Vernae Bezear, each episode delivers powerful insights, reflective storytelling, and practical tools to help you navigate the complexities of womanhood, motherhood, marriage, mental health, and intentional living. After 3 powerful years, Listening Ears continues to inspire a vibrant community dedicated to embracing their authentic selves, nurturing emotional resilience, and reclaiming their personal power. Here, we don’t just talk—we listen. We listen to our hearts, our truths, and the quiet yet courageous voices within us. It's real conversations about real life, because you deserve to be seen, heard, and understood. Topics we explore include: Emotional Wellness and Mental HealthAuthentic Womanhood and IdentityMindful Motherhood and ParentingEmpowered Relationships and MarriagePersonal Growth and Self-Awareness It’s your turn. You’ve cared for everyone else—now care for you. Join the journey today. Subscribe to Listening Ears on your favorite podcast platform for weekly episodes that help you grow stronger, love deeper, and live louder. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @Moderndaymom247 #SelfDiscovery #MindfulMotherhood #PersonalGrowthPodcast #ListeningEarsPodcast #WomanhoodUnfiltered #MentalHealthMatters #AuthenticLiving #SelfLoveJourney

  1. Oct 5 ·  Bonus

    What If Peace Is Already Here?- A Listening Ears Meditation

    Send us Fan Mail Your brain can be loud without being right, and you don’t have to respond to every thought like it’s an emergency. We slow everything down with a guided mindfulness meditation designed for overthinking, stress, and that relentless inner commentary that follows you from yesterday into tomorrow. You’ll start by getting comfortable, relaxing the face and shoulders, and reconnecting with natural breathing, no forcing, no fixing. From there, we shift the approach: instead of fighting the noise, we practice removing our attention from it. We use a simple visualization of an inner volume dial, gradually turning down the intensity of worries, expectations, and mental reminders. Thoughts can still exist, but they don’t have to take over. We also introduce a gentle technique for cognitive defusion, imagining each thought as a cloud moving across a wide open sky: noticeable, temporary, and not who you are. We then widen the lens to external noise, the notifications, opinions, and pressures that constantly demand a reaction. You’ll picture closing a door between you and the outside world, giving yourself permission to be unavailable for a few minutes. Finally, we land on short affirmations you can reuse anytime you need a reset, and we return to the body so you can re-enter your day with more choice, space, and calm. If this helped you breathe easier, subscribe, share it with someone who needs quiet, and leave a review so more people can find this kind of guided meditation. What’s the loudest “noise” you’re ready to stop answering? Support the show Subscribe to Exclusive Content by clicking on the LINK Here Connect with Vernae: Website: https://www.listeningearspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymom247/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymom7

    What If Peace Is Already Here?- A Listening Ears Meditation

  2. Aug 9

    Ep. 5: (Season 3) Healthy Love: Being Loved vs. Being Well Loved

    Send us Fan Mail If love leaves you tense, watchful, or rehearsing your feelings in your head, something important is missing. We get honest about what healthy love actually feels like when you live inside it day after day: your shoulders drop, your voice stays intact, and you do not have to earn basic security through perfect behavior. We talk through emotional safety as the foundation of a healthy relationship, especially the ability to say “that hurt me” without fearing distance, silence, or punishment. We also name how many of us learn to edit ourselves, soften our needs, or explain our feelings so carefully that we disappear. Thoughtful communication is one thing; making yourself smaller to keep the peace is another. Healthy love makes room for two full people with real needs, real misunderstandings, and a shared commitment to find their way back. From there, we unpack why steadiness can feel “too quiet” if you are used to intensity, inconsistency, and emotional highs and lows that masquerade as passion. Strong feelings are not always proof of a strong bond. Consistency, consideration, and shared emotional labor matter more for long-term partnership. We also explore the difference between true peace and avoidance, why honesty belongs in a secure attachment, and how growth and boundaries should not be treated like threats. If you want more clarity on relationship green flags, healthy communication, and the kind of love that lets you stay whole, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Support the show Subscribe to Exclusive Content by clicking on the LINK Here Connect with Vernae: Website: https://www.listeningearspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymom247/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymom7

    Ep. 5: (Season 3) Healthy Love: Being Loved vs. Being Well Loved

  3. Jul 7

    Ep. 4: (Season 3) When Familiar Starts Feeling like Fate

    Send us Fan Mail Some patterns don’t feel like patterns. They feel like “this is just who I am.” And that’s exactly why they can run your life for years without being questioned. We sit with the uncomfortable possibility that what feels like identity might actually be repetition, conditioning, or a survival role you learned long ago. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep tolerating the same treatment, returning to the same dynamic, or defaulting to the same self-talk, this is a quiet, honest reset. We explore why breaking cycles is so hard when the cycle feels like home. Familiarity can register as safety even when it keeps hurting you, because your body and mind know the script. Then something healthier shows up and it feels strange, not because it’s wrong, but because it’s new. We talk about choosing what’s aligned over what’s automatic, and why understanding where a pattern came from is not the same as deciding it still belongs in your life. We also name the pressure that hits when you change: sometimes growth disrupts the room. If you stop overgiving or stop keeping the peace, people notice. That doesn’t mean you’re wrong. It may mean the old role was comfortable for everyone but you. The real takeaway is simple and freeing: a repeated pattern is not a prophecy. Change often happens in small moments, with one cleaner response and one honest choice at a time. If this resonates, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share it with someone who’s rewriting their story, and leave a review if the show helps you. What in your life feels familiar but no longer feels true? Support the show Subscribe to Exclusive Content by clicking on the LINK Here Connect with Vernae: Website: https://www.listeningearspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymom247/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymom7

    Ep. 4: (Season 3) When Familiar Starts Feeling like Fate

  4. Jun 8

    Ep. 3: (Season 3) You Don't Have To Finish Everything Before You Matter

    Send us Fan Mail That quiet sentence, “Let me just do one more thing,” can run your whole life if you let it. I’m talking about the tiny delays that look like responsibility on the outside but feel like self-erasure on the inside: wiping the counter before you eat, sending one more text before you rest, doing one more task before you finally do the thing that is for you. I walk through how this pattern forms and why it’s so common for women who have been praised for being helpful, dependable, and endlessly capable. When love gets tangled up with usefulness, self-care starts to feel like a reward you earn after exhaustion, and boundaries start to feel like selfishness. We get used to being the last person on our list, then we call it discipline. But the real issue is deeper than productivity: it’s conditioning, identity, and the fear of what it means if we stop performing. We also talk about the cost in your body and your nervous system when you keep overriding hunger, fatigue, and the need for softness. I share a simple way to interrupt the cycle in real time, plus a gentle challenge: let one act of care come directly to you this week, without earning it first. If you’ve been flirting with burnout, people-pleasing, or chronic self-neglect, this is your reminder that your life does not start after everything else is handled. Subscribe for more honest conversations, share this with a friend who always “handles it,” and leave a review if it hits home. What’s your most common “one more thing” that keeps you waiting? Support the show Subscribe to Exclusive Content by clicking on the LINK Here Connect with Vernae: Website: https://www.listeningearspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymom247/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymom7

  5. May 11

    Ep. 2: (Season 3) Your Fear Is Wasting Time

    Send us Fan Mail Fear isn’t always loud. Sometimes it sounds like good sense: wait a little longer, get a little more prepared, revisit it next month when life is calmer. That quiet fear can keep you “almost ready” for years, and it’s one of the fastest ways to lose momentum without noticing. I talk about how hesitation, perfectionism, and overthinking can disguise themselves as maturity, while secretly keeping your real life on hold.  We go deeper than missed opportunities and talk about the internal cost: self-trust. Every time we silence what we know is calling us, something in us dims. For a lot of women especially, this pattern can be tied to years of being practical, responsible, and focused on everyone else. Familiar places can feel safe simply because they’re known, even when we’ve outgrown them. And fear doesn’t need to convince you to quit, it just needs to convince you to postpone, one reasonable delay at a time.  The shift comes from a better question. Instead of asking how to get rid of fear before you move, I ask what you’re willing to do while fear is still here. That’s where real personal growth starts: action that’s small, honest, and brave, taken before certainty arrives. If you’ve been circling something, name it clearly, choose one real step, and let movement create clarity. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s been “almost ready,” and leave a review with the one thing you’re done postponing. Support the show Subscribe to Exclusive Content by clicking on the LINK Here Connect with Vernae: Website: https://www.listeningearspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymom247/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymom7

  6. Apr 25

    Ep.1: (Season 3) I Outgrew the Need for Permission

    Send us Fan Mail You can’t always explain the shift, but you can feel it. The things that used to fit start to feel heavy. The version of you that kept waiting, shrinking, and scanning the room for approval starts to feel tired. I’m talking about that tender turning point where personal growth gets real, not because you’re broken, but because you’re ready to stop living from an old identity. We get honest about self-doubt and why it’s so easy to mistake it for wisdom, especially when you’ve been taught to be “careful” with your voice, your wants, and the space you take up. I walk through what it looks like to outgrow permission-seeking, to stop treating your instincts like they need a committee vote, and to build self-trust from the inside. This is mindset work, emotional wellness, and boundaries all wrapped into one simple choice: betraying yourself less. We also make room for compassion. Past versions of us weren’t weak, they were learning and surviving. Growth doesn’t require shame, it requires recognition. If your next chapter feels unfamiliar or a little lonely, that doesn’t mean you’re wrong. It may mean your life is finally starting to match your standards. If this resonates, listen all the way through, share it with someone who’s evolving, and leave a review. What’s one pattern you’re ready to outgrow today? Support the show Subscribe to Exclusive Content by clicking on the LINK Here Connect with Vernae: Website: https://www.listeningearspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymom247/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymom7

  7. Apr 19

    (Season 3-Opener)-We're Evolving Here

    Send us Fan Mail Something shifts when you realize you cannot keep living on volume. Season three of Listening Ears Podcast starts with a different kind of promise: we are not going louder or heavier, we are going deeper. If you have been feeling that quiet pull to slow down, get honest, and finally hear yourself again, you are exactly who we made this season for. We talk to the woman who has been caring a lot quietly, showing up every day for everyone else while still trying to grow and find her way back to herself. We name what so many people carry in silence: the mental load, the pressure to be okay, and the fear that shows up the moment you consider changing your patterns. From there, we open up space for what actually helps: boundaries that protect your energy, self-love that is grounded and practical, and a path back to peace that does not require you to shrink. Listening Ears has never been just us speaking at you. We are building a community that listens, reflects, and evolves in real time. If surface-level talk leaves you tired, this season is for truth, healing, and real connection, with conversations that help you come back to yourself without apology. Subscribe for season three, share it with someone who needs a softer kind of clarity, and leave a review so more people can find us. What do you want to go deeper on first: fear, boundaries, mental load, or self-love? Support the show Subscribe to Exclusive Content by clicking on the LINK Here Connect with Vernae: Website: https://www.listeningearspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymom247/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymom7

  8. 07/25/2025

    Ep.11: (Season 2-Finale) Breaking The Silence

    Send us Fan Mail What goes unsaid often speaks louder than what we express. As we tiptoe around difficult conversations and uncomfortable truths, we believe we're preserving peace. But are we? In this heartfelt exploration of avoidance, I delve into the silent erosion happening in our closest relationships when we choose comfort over courage. Those unspoken words don't simply disappear—they transform into invisible walls that slowly separate us from the people we care about most. The weight of avoidance creates a peculiar kind of tension that grows heavier with time, despite our efforts to maintain harmony through silence. I invite you to consider conflict not as something to fear, but as an opportunity for deeper connection. When approached with kindness, clarity, and genuine curiosity, difficult conversations can strengthen rather than weaken our bonds. True peace isn't built on avoidance but on honest expression and intentional connection. As I share in this episode, "Honesty is a love language—a language that says I care enough about us to share what's real." The path forward requires vulnerability, but the rewards are profound. By choosing courage over comfort, we create relationships built on authenticity rather than pretense. This week, I encourage you to gently face one conversation you've been avoiding. Approach it with kindness and trust that genuine relationships can hold space for truth, even uncomfortable ones. Share your journey with me—I'm here to listen and support your growth toward more authentic connections. Remember: when we break the silence thoughtfully, we don't break relationships—we strengthen them in ways we never imagined possible. Support the show Subscribe to Exclusive Content by clicking on the LINK Here Connect with Vernae: Website: https://www.listeningearspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymom247/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymom7

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Listening Ears Podcast with Vernae Bezear | Real Talk. Real Growth. Real Life. Are you ready to show up for yourself—fully, bravely, and authentically? Welcome to Listening Ears, your sanctuary for deep self-awareness, genuine self-love, and transformative personal growth. Guided by your host, Vernae Bezear, each episode delivers powerful insights, reflective storytelling, and practical tools to help you navigate the complexities of womanhood, motherhood, marriage, mental health, and intentional living. After 3 powerful years, Listening Ears continues to inspire a vibrant community dedicated to embracing their authentic selves, nurturing emotional resilience, and reclaiming their personal power. Here, we don’t just talk—we listen. We listen to our hearts, our truths, and the quiet yet courageous voices within us. It's real conversations about real life, because you deserve to be seen, heard, and understood. Topics we explore include: Emotional Wellness and Mental HealthAuthentic Womanhood and IdentityMindful Motherhood and ParentingEmpowered Relationships and MarriagePersonal Growth and Self-Awareness It’s your turn. You’ve cared for everyone else—now care for you. Join the journey today. Subscribe to Listening Ears on your favorite podcast platform for weekly episodes that help you grow stronger, love deeper, and live louder. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @Moderndaymom247 #SelfDiscovery #MindfulMotherhood #PersonalGrowthPodcast #ListeningEarsPodcast #WomanhoodUnfiltered #MentalHealthMatters #AuthenticLiving #SelfLoveJourney

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  • Creator
    Vernae Bezear
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Listening Ears
  • Show Website
    Listening Ears