Handle Her With Care- With April Marie

April Marie
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Handle Her With Care is more than podcast. It’s a sanctuary for women ready to reclaim their softness, their strength, and their voice. Here, ”her” is you. And it’s time to start treating her with compassion, honesty, and the love she truly deserves. Through gracefully unfiltered conversations, fresh perspectives and a safe non-judgmental space; Handle Her with Care explores the many layers of womanhood. From careers and motherhood to romance, friendships, self care, and healing. Each episode is an invitation to nurture yourself more deeply, support other women more consciously, and raise the bar for how you allow the world to treat you.. Because the journey starts with you. And the only way forward is with care.

  1. May 30 ·  Video

    Handle Her With Cared Podcast- Basic Hygiene & Your Confidence: Teaching Self Care

    In this episode of Handle Her With Care Podcast, April Marie dives into a real and necessary conversation about hygiene, self-care, cleanliness, wellness, and what we are truly teaching the next generation of young women. From shower routines and feminine hygiene to hair care, deodorant, skincare, and menstrual care, this episode explores the importance of actively teaching girls how to properly care for themselves — instead of assuming they “should already know.” As a cosmetologist and self-care coach, April shares what she has witnessed firsthand: many young girls are lacking clear instruction and guidance when it comes to maintaining their bodies, personal hygiene, and personal spaces. This conversation is not about judgment — it’s about education, correction, confidence, and care. This episode discusses: • Daily hygiene routines • Hair washing with braids • Feminine hygiene practices • Proper menstrual care • Cleanliness and self-respect • Teaching vs. assuming • Wellness habits for young women • Raising confident, healthy girls Because watching someone do something is not the same as being taught how to do it yourself. We are raising a new generation of women and they deserve guidance, patience, standards, and love. Watch. Subscribe. Share  Handle Her WIth Care Podcast EP 29 on YouTube, Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcast and More  Follow on IG @handleherwithcare_podcast @roxstarr_life Talk Real. Heal Deep. Live Soft. #HandleHerWithCare #SelfCareForWomen #FeminineHygiene #WellnessForWomen #GirlTalk #WomenWellness #HygieneMatters #SelfCarePodcast #BlackWomenPodcast #PersonalCare #CleanGirl #SoftLife #WomenEmpowerment #HealingWomen #MotherhoodTalk

    1h 5m

  2. Apr 14 ·  Video

    Handle Her With Care Podcast EP26- The Gen Z Stare: Rude, Relaxed... or Revolutionary?

    Welcome back to Handle Her With Care Podcast, it’s your girl, April Marie… a proud millennial just trying to understand why Gen Z will look you dead in your soul and give you absolutely nothing back. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the infamous “Gen Z stare”  the blank look that has confused Gen X, stressed out millennials, and somehow feels completely normal to Gen Z. Is it awkward? Yes. Is it a little uncomfortable? Also yes. But is it possible… that they’re onto something?  We’re unpacking the generational differences in communication, emotional expression, and the unspoken expectation to always be “on.” And more importantly, we’re asking the real question: Are they being disconnected… or are they protecting their peace?  In This Episode We Talk About:  Why the Gen Z stare feels so unsettling (especially for millennials)  The pressure to perform politeness vs. choosing authenticity  Emotional burnout and why younger women are opting out  The pros of conserving your energy and not over-engaging The cons  when “peace” turns into avoidance or disconnection  How to find balance between warmth, connection, and boundaries    The Real Conversation: Maybe it’s not about being cold… Maybe it’s about being intentional. Maybe we don’t need to match their silence  but we can learn how to stop overextending ourselves just to make others comfortable. Because self-care isn’t just face masks and bubble baths… sometimes it looks like not reacting, not performing, and not explaining.    Stay Connected: Website: aprilmarieholland.com Podcast IG: @HandleWithCare_Podcast Personal IG: @ROxSTARR_Life Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Podbean #genzstare #emotionalboundaries #healingjourney #womenpodcast #selfcareforwomen #womenspodcast #protectyourpeace #generationaltalk #millennials #podcast

    55 min

  3. Mar 23 ·  Video

    Handle Her With care Podcast: Why Physical Touch is the Self Care We're Missing

    In this episode of Handle Her With Care Podcast, April Marie explores a powerful and often overlooked form of self-care: physical touch. In a world increasingly filled with AI, automation, and digital connection, we’re losing something essential.. human contact. From hugs to hand-holding to safe, intentional closeness, this episode unpacks why physical interaction may be the next evolution of real self-care. “A hug goes a long way, especially when you don’t get hugs every day.” — TSU College Student Kalum Holland   April shares personal experiences as a haircare specialist, where even a simple embrace has reminded clients how deeply we all need connection. She also dives into the rise of cuddle services, emotional support companions, and why more people are seeking safe, non-sexual physical connection in their daily lives. This episode breaks down the science behind touch, including how cuddling and hugging release oxytocin the “love hormone” which helps reduce stress, improve sleep, lower blood pressure, and strengthen emotional bonds. You’ll learn: Why physical touch is essential for mental and emotional health The real effects of touch deprivation in today’s digital world   How oxytocin impacts both men and women   The benefits of cuddling for stress, anxiety, sleep, and connection   How long a hug should last for maximum emotional and physical benefits Safe and intentional ways to incorporate touch into your self-care routine. Whether you’re someone who loves physical touch or not, this conversation is for you because at the core, we are human, and we were designed to connect.   Around here, we fill our own cups.. because waiting on someone else to try will leave you empty.    Talk Real. Heal Deep. Live Soft.    Join Us for the Radiance Reset Retreat Tulum MX April 15th-19th 2027 Click the link and book your spot! Space is limited.  https://theradiancereset.growandglowevents.com/  SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE, Watch, Like and Subscribe Connect with me: @handleherwithcare_podcast @roxstarr_life  www.aprilmarieholland.com

    44 min

  4. Mar 3 ·  Video

    Date Night With Intention: Elevated, Budget-Friendly & Sensual Ideas | Handle Her With Care Podcast

    Welcome back to the Handle Her With Care Podcast! I’m your host, April Marie, and today we’re talking about something every relationship needs intentional date nights. This episode is short, sweet, and impactful, but don’t get it twisted… it’s powerful. Whether you’re planning a luxury night out, a cozy budget-friendly evening in, or something sensual and intimate to reignite the spark this episode gives you intentional ideas that build emotional connection, romance, and chemistry. Because romance isn’t about how much you spend it’s about how you show up.  In This Episode We Cover:  5 Elevated Romantic Date Night Ideas • Staycations • Fine dining with deep conversation prompts • Couples spa experiences • Private chef experiences • Scenic sunset moments  5 Budget-Friendly Date Nights • Candlelight dinners at home • Evening walks + intentional conversation • Game nights for two • Late-night drives + vision alignment • Memory lane nights  5 Sensual & Intimate Date Nights • Slow dancing at home • Massage exchange nights • “Re-meet me” playful role-play • Desire + vulnerability conversations • Tech-free bedroom reset rituals This episode is about nurturing your relationship, protecting your intimacy, and creating experiences that strengthen emotional and physical connection. Handle your love life with care. Handle your partner with care. And always… handle yourself with care.    Stay Connected: Website: aprilmarieholland.com Podcast IG: @HandleWithCare_Podcast Personal IG: @ROxSTARR_Life Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean & all streaming platforms. #HandleHerWithCare #DateNightIdeas #RomanticDateNight #CouplesConnection #RelationshipAdvice #SensualLiving #IntentionalLove #MarriageGoals #SoftLife #BlackLove #FeminineEnergy #PodcastForWomen #EmotionalIntimacy #AtHomeDateNight #LoveWithIntention

    49 min

  5. Feb 21 ·  Video

    Black Billionaire Business Women: Success, Sacrifice & Self Care

    In this powerful Black History Month episode of Handle Her With Care, April Marie explores the real stories behind the world’s most influential Black billionaire business women and the emotional cost of success. Featuring insights on: Oprah Winfrey Rihanna Sheila Johnson Shonda Rhimes Janice Bryant Howroyd Cathy Hughes Madam C. J. Walker We go beyond the headlines and ask the deeper questions: Did hustle cost them softness? Did they prioritize self-care or postpone it? What systems helped them scale to millions and billions? And can Black women pursue abundance without self-abandonment? This episode breaks down: ✔ The infrastructure behind multimillion-dollar businesses ✔ CEO mindset vs. worker mindset ✔ Why systems matter more than virality ✔ Emotional discipline as a wealth strategy ✔ Wealth AND wholeness as the new standard Because at Handle Her With Care, we don’t just celebrate the climb. We ask… what did it cost her? ✨ Mic Drop Moment: “Softness is for how she treats herself. Strategy is for how she runs her business.” If you’re a Black woman entrepreneur, coach, creative, or visionary building generational wealth this conversation is for you. #BlackWomenInBusiness #BlackBillionaires #WomenEntrepreneurs #WealthBuilding #SelfCareForWomen #BlackHistoryMonth #CEO Mindset #HandleHerWithCare

    1h 7m

  6. Feb 8 ·  Video

    Handle Her With Care Podcast: Elevating Black Businesses & the Modern Customer Experience

    In this episode of Handle Her With Care, business woman April Marie is having the necessary, grown conversation about Black-owned businesses, community patronization, and what sustainability really looks like today. We move beyond emotional obligation and explore how Black businesses can elevate their operations, customer experience, and expectations, while consumers reclaim the freedom to choose without guilt. This episode unpacks the shift from survival-based economics to value-driven participation and why excellence, consistency, and accountability are essential for long-term success. We talk about: Why community patronization has historically carried emotional weight How professionalism and customer experience build longevity The difference between symbolic spending and sustainable circulation Evolving consumer expectations within the Black community What it takes for Black businesses to thrive beyond “the culture” This conversation isn’t about tearing down the black owned businesses or about condemning the consumer, but it’s all about raising the standard on both sides so our businesses can last, grow, and truly serve the people they’re meant for. If you’re a Black entrepreneur, creative, consumer, or community-minded listener who wants honesty without shame this episode is for you. Remember to watch the full episode, follow, like and share.  Follow- @handleherwihcare_podcast Subscribe to YouTube Handle Her With Care Podcast #HandleHerWithCare #Podcast #BlackOwnedBusiness #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackBusinessTalk #CustomerExperience #CommunityEconomics #BusinessMindset #BlackWealth

    1h 5m

  7. Feb 2 ·  Video

    Handle Her With Care Podcast| 2026 Dating Icks

    Dating in 2026 requires emotional intelligence, consistency, and intention, not confusion, entitlement, or performative healing. In this episode of the Handle Her With Care Podcast, host April Marie breaks down the Dating Faux Pas for 2026 with guest Tavia Wooley, the immediate icks that are no longer being overlooked and balances them with the green flags that actually matter. Subscribe for more incredible conversations! We’re talking about: ✨ Inconsistent communication disguised as “being busy” ✨ Performative healing language with no real accountability ✨ Emotional immaturity and lack of emotional vocabulary ✨ Low-effort dating and entitlement to access ✨ Oversharing trauma too soon vs. healthy vulnerability And just as important we get into: 💚 Non-sexual turn-ons for dating in 2026 💚 Emotional consistency and clear communication 💚 Respect for boundaries without pushback 💚 Intentional dating and safe, calm energy This episode also includes real-time reactions to current dating culture and viral relationship content, offering grounded insight instead of social media confusion. If dating has felt overwhelming, exhausting, or misaligned lately this conversation will help you recalibrate and date from a place of self-respect, clarity, and care. 🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Podbean & Spotify 📍 Follow us on Instagram: @handleherwithcare_podcast 🌐 www.aprilmarieholland.com Always remember: Handle Her With Care. #Dating2026 #DatingIcks #GreenFlags #EmotionalIntelligence #IntentionalDating #HandleHerWithCare

    1h 10m

  8. Jan 20 ·  Video

    "Reel" Dating Coaches: Dating Faux Pas of 2026 Part 1

    Dating in 2026 requires clarity, intention, and emotional maturity not confusion, performance, or mixed signals. In this episode of the Handle Her With Care Podcast, host April Marie, self-care coach and restoration advocate, breaks down the dating rules of 2026 and debunks the viral social media dating myths causing overwhelm and burnout. Joined by her good girlfriend Tavia Wooley, April offers real, honest conversation from the perspective of two single women in their 40s navigating intentional dating in a culture driven by algorithms, trends, and performative relationships. In this episode, we cover:  Dating with intention vs dating for attention  Social media dating rules that don’t actually serve women Why you should observe how a man shows up not teach him  The difference between flirting vs building real tension  Non-sexual turn-ons that actually matter  Why authenticity will always outlast nonchalance Knowing when to walk away without guilt This episode is for women who are done shrinking, done performing, and ready to be handled with care starting with themselves. We also cover notes from IG Dating coaches @Tisiaxvs @datingcoachanwar and Taylor Love  Recorded at 661 Creators Space  Sponsored by myhairhoney.com  Available on Apple Podcasts, Podbean & Spotify  Follow us on Instagram: @handleherwithcare_podcast  www.aprilmarieholland.com Always remember: Handle Her With Care. #DatingRules2026 #ModernDating #DatingAdviceForWomen #IntentionalDating #SoftLifeLove #HandleHerWithCare

    1h 22m
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Handle Her With Care is more than podcast. It’s a sanctuary for women ready to reclaim their softness, their strength, and their voice. Here, ”her” is you. And it’s time to start treating her with compassion, honesty, and the love she truly deserves. Through gracefully unfiltered conversations, fresh perspectives and a safe non-judgmental space; Handle Her with Care explores the many layers of womanhood. From careers and motherhood to romance, friendships, self care, and healing. Each episode is an invitation to nurture yourself more deeply, support other women more consciously, and raise the bar for how you allow the world to treat you.. Because the journey starts with you. And the only way forward is with care.

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