What's been better? What's been better?
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A weekly podcast hosted by Sylvia Johnson and her therapist Lori Scott, LMFT. Lori helps Sylvia, and others reframe and refocus their intentions for the life they want by asking one question, What's been better?
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S2E28 Tapping into Current Events
This week, we’re tapping into current events. We’re talking about the wars in Palestine, Ghana and good vs evil. The multiple Trump trials, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and what accountability, justice, and equity actually mean in this world. We’re also finally recording in person, which hit a few technical difficulties.
What are you reading this week?
Sylvia: In the Flo by Alisa Vitti
Lori: The Twelve Universal Law of Success by Dr. Herbert Harris
We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast.
Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/
Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/
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Chapters:
(0:00:00) - Salvation
(0:00:51) - What’s been better?
(0:05:18) - Podcasting Behind the Scenes
(0:11:51) - Tapping into current events
(0:13:58) - Good vs Evil
(0:15:33) - The Trump Trials and Accountability
(0:23:00) - Shame and Embarrassment
(0:30:20) - Take care of home, first
(0:38:16) - Shame and Embarrassment revisited
(0:41:30) - Palestine and Israel
(1:01:17) - What are you reading and watching?
#whatsbeenbetterpodcast, #tappingin, #currentevents, #technicaldifficulties, #palestine, #israel, #ghana, #hamas, #hezbollah, #goodvsevil, #accountability, #justice, #equity, #findingpeace, #donaldtrump, #trumpontrial, #America, #bullying, #justicesystem, #americanprisons, #faniwillis, #mikejohnson, #speakerofthehouse, #listenable, #booktube, #therapy, #lifecoaching, #shame, #embarrassingmoments, #blackgirlwithtools, #lorilifetherapy,
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S2E21 The Battle of Montgomery: A Cathartic Release
This week, we’re talking about the collective cathartic release we had watching The Battle of Montgomery. Some call it the Riverwalk Rumble and others Fade in the Water. Regardless, many of us felt like we could finally take a deep breath while watching the collective actions of those who came to the aid of a Black man being brutalized at the hands of a group of white men and women. Seeing every angle of Aquamayne swimming across that river or Unc swinging that folding chair was less about the violence and more about the instant karma, accountability, and people banding together to say we’re not gonna take it anymore!
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Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/
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Chapters
(0:00:00) - Don’t make this about violence
(0:01:38) - What’s been better?
(0:10:45) - Montgomery Riverwalk Brawl
(0:14:05) - Ontological Expansiveness
(0:16:32) - Coming Together and Releasing
(0:18:18) - Highlights from Montgomery
(0:20:05) - I Just Love Us and Something Good Came From This
(0:34:19) - Relevance
(0:35:48) - Let’s Help Each Other
(0:37:58) - Cathartic Releases
(0:39:21) - We are dealing with so much
(0:41:35) - Takeaways
(0:42:27) -Book Recommendations
What’s been better? Podcast, The Battle of Montgomery, Cathartic Release, Deep Breath, Riverwalk Rumble, Fade in the Water, Aquamayne, Brick oven pizza, Positive Outcomes, Justice, Shared Experiences, Collective Action, Unity, Cooperative Economics, Working Together, Witty Responses, TikTok Videos, Play by Play, Bama Rush, The Chair, Folding Chairs, Emotional Support, Helping, Accountability, Instant Karma, Lori Life Therapy, Black Girl with Tools,
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Bonus Overlooked and Unappreciated with Boss Babes Healing Podcast
This week, we're airing our collaboration with Arletha from The Boss Babes Healing Podcast. Arletha was a guest on our show last month. This time we're talking about being overlooked and unappreciated. Whether in relationships, religion, or a job, many of us go through situations where we aren't seen or heard, but how we move on makes all the difference.
Watch Arletha's episode of our show: https://youtu.be/ccvFzEGml00
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We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast.
Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/
Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/
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Chapters
(0:00:00) - Intro
(0:00:35) - What’s been better?
(0:02:08) - Unappreciated, Overlooked, and narcissism
(0:06:50) - Narcissism vs. Megalomania
(0:12:35) - I was the common denominator
(0:16:02) - Add bullying to the equation
(0:23:56) - What was really happening?
(0:27:55) - Relationship over religion
(0:30:18) - THAT feeling
(0:34:00) - Cooking the books
(0:37:31) - Selfish or Self Care
(0:40:06) - When to leave
(0:53:12) -How do we show up?
(1:06:04) -A hardened heart
What's been better? Podcast, Boss Babes Healing Podcast, Overlooked, Unappreciated, narcissist, narcissism, megalomania, power-hungry, bullying, religion, ending relationships, practice patience, give grace, be grateful, be you, leaving a job, therapy, Keke Palmer, life coaching, authority figures, abuse of power, manager, Black Girl with Tools, Lori Life Therapy
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S2E23 Try Therapy
We often talk about Sylvia and other guest's experiences in therapy. This week, we’re going to hear Lori’s perspective as a therapist. She breaks down why people try therapy, what to expect when going to therapy, the importance of doing the work, and why she sometimes has to fire her clients.
This week’s book recommendations:
The Tuskegee Student Uprising by Brian Jones
A Man Thinketh by James Allen
Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
From Abandonment to Healing by Susan Anderson
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
Record your own episodes with Riverside.Fm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=wbbpod
We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast.
Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/
Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/
Connect with us! https://linktr.ee/whatsbeenbetterpodcast
Chapters
(0:00:00) - Narcissistic therapists?
(0:01:55) - What’s been better?
(0:10:12) - Cayenne in my bag, swag
(0:14:40) - Why choose therapy?
(0:17:37) - How TF are you a narcissist and a therapist?
(0:19:50) - I can’t help them
(0:27:25) - Types of Therapy
(0:33:11) - You’re Fired
(0:50:26) - Accountability
(0:51:47) - Book Recommendations
(0:55:24) - Takeaways
Therapy, Therapists Perspective, Accountability, Seek Help, Narcissist, Common Fears, Personal Transformation, Client Selection, Fired, Understanding Limits, Book Recommendations, Renovation Project, Solution Focused, Doing the Work, Travel, New York, Brooklyn, Mindset Shift, Types of Therapy, Facebook, Social Media, mental health, therapy for black girls, Lori Life Therapy, Black Girl with Tools, Lori and Sylvia
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S2E24 Labor Day Burnout
At some point, we must acknowledge that burnout is making its way into our lives. The key is not to stay in that space. Lori and Sylvia discuss their recent frustrations with contractors and wedding planners. They also propose refocusing their energy on more positive mindsets to help move forward. This isn’t an overnight fix but instead a daily intentional practice.
This week’s book recommendations:
A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen
Walking in My Joy by Jenifer Lewis
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We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast.
Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/
Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/
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Chapters
(0:00:00) - Labor Day Burnout
(0:02:04) - What’s been better?
(0:04:56) - Burnout is Real
(0:09:51) - Cs Get Degrees
(0:13:00) - Contractors from Hell
(0:25:46) - The Hidden Costs of Destination Weddings
(0:42:09) - Book Recommendations
Labor Day, Mental Well-Being, burnout, Quality Time, Destination Weddings, Intricacies, Unforeseen Costs, DIY, Professional Help, Contingency Budget, Balance, Hidden Costs, Wedding Planning, Pros and Cons, Destination Wedding Experience, Therapy, Life Coaching, Book Recommendations, Listenable, BookTube, Reviews, Lori and Sylvia, #lorilifetherapy, #blackgirlwithtools, #whatsbeenbetterpodcast
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S2E13(remastered) Okay: Unapologetic Healing ft. Robyn Bloom
This week, we’re re-airing our discussion with life coach Robyn Bloom about being intentional with the relationships that matter most to us, especially the ones we have with ourselves. Robyn poses the #LoveLikeThisChallenge to Sylvia, Lori, and the viewers.
We'd love to have you as a guest on our show. Send us an email to questions@whatsbeenbetter.com or a message on Instagram or TikTok @whatsbeenbetterpodcast.
Music by LaGon Music Inc. https://www.lagonmusic.com/
Artwork by AndVia Media https://www.madebyandvia.com/
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Chapters
(0:00:00) - Being Okay
(0:01:48) - What’s been better?
(0:07:51) - Share space
(0:09:14) - F*ck around and find out
(0:12:38) - Out of Character
(0:16:24) - Trauma Response
(0:17:35) - Healing vs healed
(0:25:11) - Trusting Your Gut and Letting Go
(0:28:05) - Guiding Each Other
(0:37:07) - Causes of depression
(0:45:03) - I never knew love like this
being okay, unapologetic healing, #therapy, life Coaching, Intentional Relationships, Being Present, Unapologetic, Healing Journey, Self-Discovery, Trust your gut, Asking Questions, Give grace, Grace and mercy, Practice Patience, Decision-Making, Permission to Be, Inner Wisdom, #Atlanta, #gardening, compassion, Releasing Shoulds, Allowing, Learning Process, #blackgirlwithtools, #lorilifetherapy, #lifecoachrobyn,
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Customer Reviews
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This is the podcast the world needed. So refreshing to have a little therapy with hobbies. It’s nice to have the panelist speak on topics and how they have found some form of joy. Keep up the good work.
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This podcast is great for perspective but also for growing as an individual. The episodes are well thought out and very informative. Keep up the great work as you all get better, we get better!