Hats Off Podcast

Courtney is flying solo this week and guiding you through a self-love meditation.

Earl and Courtney discuss trauma, healing, resilience and their thoughts on Post Traumatic Growth. Tip Our Hats: Kaleidoscope Counseling - Charlotte, NC www.kaleidoscopecounselingpllc.com www.kaleidoscopecounselingpllc.com/empowered-planner/ Jeremy "Gumbo" Christian - Comedian IG: heyitsgumbo www.eventbrite.com/gumbo-friends-comedy-tickets-39004055179 Nicole Blair - Comedian IG: nicci_blair Resource: Peace from Broken Pieces - Iyanla Vanzant https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Broken-Pieces-Through-Youre/dp/1401928234/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1509719696&sr=8-6&keywords=Iyanla+Vanzant Email us questions for the “Question of the Day” segment at hatsoffpodcast@gmail.com! Follow Us! Facebook: Hats Off Podcast IG: @hatsoffpodcastclt Twitter: @hatsoffpodcast Earl- IG: eazy.ecm Courtney- IG: @courtneyleaklcsw Facebook: Courtney Leak, LCSW Twitter: @courtneylcsw

Happy Halloween!! Earl and Courtney are here with the random ramblings of two tired therapist!

This week Earl and Courtney discuss why accountability is so important. **Sorry for the weird feedback*** Tip Our Hats: Daiquan Robinson Fashion and Beauty Influencer IG: idesign8 YouTube: Idesign8 The Bandwagon Podcast IG: thebandwagonpodcast FB: The Bandwagon Podcast Available on ITunes and Soundcloud Email us questions for the “Question of the Day” segment at hatsoffpodcast@gmail.com! Follow Us! Facebook: Hats Off Podcast IG: @hatsoffpodcastclt Twitter: @hatsoffpodcast Earl- IG: eazy.ecm Courtney- IG: @courtneyleaklcsw Facebook: Courtney Leak, LCSW Twitter: @courtneylcsw

Join Courtney and Earl this week as they discuss the taboo topic of S E X. Tip Our Hats: Cathay Dawkins Coordinator of Charlotte’s First Inaugural Black Restaurant Week! www.cbrw.com www.bboclt.com IG: Charlotteblackrestaurantweek FB: Charlotte Black Restaurant Week Ciona Rouse - Poet Newest Book - Vanta Black www.cionarouse.com Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/tests/relationships/sex-personality-test Difference between a soul mate and a life partner http://www.thelawofattraction.com/differences-soulmate-life-partner/ Email us questions for the “Question of the Day” segment at hatsoffpodcast@gmail.com! Follow Us! Facebook: Hats Off Podcast IG: @hatsoffpodcastclt Twitter: @hatsoffpodcast Earl- IG: eazy.ecm Courtney- IG: @courtneyleaklcsw Facebook: Courtney Leak, LCSW Twitter: @courtneylcsw

This week Earl and Courtney are joined by their third co-host Carter to discuss why it's OK to not.

Earl and Courtney discuss the amazing experience of hearing Auntie Iyanla Vanzant speak live and then do a deep dive into the ethics of love. Reference: Candice Benbow - http://www.candicebenbow.com/blog/443 Tip Our Hats: Carmen Rice Settles - Full Street Wings Cafe IG & FB: @fullstreetwings Iyanla Vanzant Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/IyanlaVanzant Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Iyanla+Vanzant Resource: Black Love Docu-Series on the Own Network Email us questions for Question of the Day: hatsoffpodcast@gmail.com Follow Us!! Facebook - Hats Off Podcast IG: @hatsoffpodcastclt Twitter: @hatsoffpodcast Earl - IG: @eazy.ecm Courtney - IG: @courtneyleaklcs FB: Courtney Leak, LCSW Twitter: @courtneylcsw

Earl and Courtney discuss going to see It and advice they would give to the characters on Insecure.

Earl and Courtney discuss the causes of stress and anxiety and how to better manage your symptoms. Tip Our Hats: Auntie Maxine!!! Brianna Monique IG: @honeyclippers Bennett's Barbershop https://www.styleseat.com/HoneyClippers?utm_campaign=email_profile_User Keke IG: @newgeechee Facebook New Geechee Podcast: New Geechee Podcast Website: https://newgeechee.com/ Resources: 99 Coping Skills http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Style%20Library/99%20Coping%20Skills%20Poster.pdf Meditaton Apps: Calm - $$ Gaiam Meditation App - $ Stop, Breathe, Think - free Email us questions for Question of the Day at hatsoffpodcast@gmail.com! Follow Us! Facebook: Hats Off Podcast IG: @hatsoffpodcastclt Twitter: @hatsoffpodcast Earl- IG: eazy.ecm Courtney- IG: @courtneyleaklcsw Facebook: Courtney Leak, LCSW Twitter: @courtneylcsw

Carter joins us to share some tips about school and Earl and Courtney discuss everything that pops up in their minds.

Earl and Courtney discuss the importance of including sexual minorities in the black community. Tip Our Hats: Delton Harris deltonh23@gmail.com LaTonya Summers www.lifeskillsccgroup.com Resources: Power House www.powerhousecharlotte.org Time Out Youth: www.timeoutyouth.org Documentary: For The Bible Tells Me So Email us questions for Question of the Day at hatsoffpodcast@gmail.com Earl - IG: eazy.ecm Courtney - IG: courtneyleaklcsw FB: Courtney Leak, LCSW Twitter: courtneylcsw

Earl and Courtney discuss how to take care of yourself in the current political and social climate.

Earl and Courtney discuss how to (and how not to) have a difficult conversation. Tip Our Hats: Brittany Bryson (Earl's Sister!!) IG: _onyxnails_ Pardon My Fro IG: pardonmyfro www.pardonmyfro.com Resources: Difficult Conversations - Douglas Stone Available on Amazon Email us questions for Question of the Day at hatsoffpodcast@gmail.com! Follow Us! Facebook: Hats Off Podcast IG: @hatsoffpodcastclt Twitter: @hatsoffpodcast Earl- IG: eazy.ecm Courtney- IG: @courtneyleaklcsw Facebook: Courtney Leak, LCSW Twitter: @courtneylcsw

Earl and Courtney discuss all the things that we deserve; while eating yummy donuts.

Earl and Courtney discuss the pressures and privilege of being black girl magic and black boy joy with Melissa and Tadean! Tip Our Hats: Tadean Page IG: tadeanp_ motivatingmales the.vision.mvmnt Facebook: Tadean Page www.visionmvmnt.bigcartel.com Melissa Chanel IG: melissachanel www.melissachanel.com Resources: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F@#k - by Mark Manson Email us questions for Questions of the Day at hatsoffpodcast@gmail.com! Follow Us! Facebook: Hats Off Podcast IG: @hatsoffpodcastclt Twitter: @hatsoffpodcast Earl- IG: eazy.ecm Courtney- IG: @courtneyleaklcsw Facebook: Courtney Leak, LCSW Twitter: @courtneylcsw

Earl and Courtney crack open their southern butter pecan Talenti and all hell breaks loose.

Earl and Courtney sit down with Demario Baker and Brandi Mishonna and discuss the joy and pain of new age parenting in the black community. Tip Our Hats: Brandi Mishonna - Lifestyle Blogger, Co-Owner of Pretty Girl Smarter Woman IG: brandimishonna FB: Brandi Mishonna Twitter: BrandiMishonna www.prettygirlsmarterwoman.com Demario Baker - Owner of Nspire-Us Foundation IG: nspireusfoundation FB: Nspire-Us Foundation www.nspireusfoundation.org Resource: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters - John Steptoe The People Could Fly - Virginia Hamilton Email us questions for Question of the Day: hatsoffpodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! Facebook: Hats Off Podcast IG: @hatsoffpodcastclt Twitter: @hatsoffpodcast Earl - IG: eazy.ecm Courtney- IG: @courtneyleaklcsw FB: Courtney Leak, LCSW Twitter: @courtneylcsw

Earl and Courtney discuss that maybe everything is a thing and they need to adjust.

Earl and Courtney discuss the two sided coin of settling versus compromising in a relationship. Tip Our Hats: Melodik Tonez Detox (Deluxe Edition) by Melodik Tonez https://itun.es/us/kv82jb IG: iammelodiktonez Facebook: Melodik Tonez https://www.melodiktonez.com F.U.N. Muse - Lifestyle Blogger IG: @orangemoonoasis @fun.muse Juvia's Place - makeup brand https://www.juviasplace.com/ Resources: The 5 Love Languages Questionnaire http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/ Email us questions for Question of the Day: hatsoffpodcast@gmail.com! Follow Us! Facebook: Hats Off Podcast IG: @hatsoffpodcastclt Twitter: @hatsoffpodcast Earl- IG: eazy.ecm Courtney- IG: @courtneyleaklcsw Facebook: Courtney Leak, LCSW Twitter: @courtneylcsw

Earl and Courtney discuss several current events in the news and pop culture.