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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>If I waited for the &apos;perfect time,&apos; we would still be sitting in silence.</b></p><p>We have officially made it to the season finale of <b>SEASONED</b>! In Episode 10, I am taking off the producer hat for a moment to sit down, pour a glass, and have a heart-to-heart with the incredible community that has held me down through this entire journey.</p><p>To wrap up Season 1, I’m pulling back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes reality of making this show. I’m answering the question I get asked all the time: <em>Why now? Why did I finally choose this exact moment to speak my truth after years of waiting?</em> &gt; I also share a little secret about my creative process: why I strictly refuse to listen to my own episodes until after they are live in the world. For me, it was the only way to protect the raw, unfiltered authenticity you hear in every single story.</p><p>This season hasn&apos;t just been a podcast; it has been a literal therapy session for my soul. I’m sharing the massive, unexpected discoveries I made about my own life, my marriage ending, my identity, and my capacity for resilience while recording these chapters.</p><p><b>Inside this episode:</b> 🙏🏾 <b>A Massive Thank You:</b> Honouring the listeners and the community that made this dream a reality. 🌀 <b>The Recap:</b> Revisiting the highs, the lows, and the breakthroughs of the past 9 episodes. 👀 <b>The Blueprint for Season 2:</b> A sneak peek into where we are heading next, the evolution of my &quot;Soft Girl Era,&quot; and how the vision is expanding.</p><p>🗣️ <b>I want to hear from YOU!</b> Season 2 is for us, by us. Slide into my DMs or leave a comment with the topics, questions, and guest ideas you want me to tackle next season.</p><p><b>Thank you for a beautiful first season, sisters. Hit play, subscribe, and let’s toast to new beginnings. </b></p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Let&apos;s be completely real: dating in this era feels like navigating a literal war zone under extreme conditions. Between the exhaustion of endless modern dating trends and the reality that men—regardless of their age—just seem completely clueless, it’s enough to make any woman want to throw in the towel.</p><p>In Episode 9 of <b>SEASONED</b>, we are pulling back the curtain on dating after divorce. I’m breaking down the frustrating realities of getting back out there, but also tackling a huge misconception that keeps so many women stuck: the idea that we are just supposed to sit back and wait for God to drop a husband at our doorstep. Truth is? God doesn&apos;t assign husbands. He gives us the wisdom and discernment to make the right choices.</p><p>I’m getting vulnerable about what I’m looking for this time around, why I’m fiercely protecting my peace by slowing things down, and yes... I might even dish a little bit about having a current crush (but don&apos;t get excited, it&apos;s just a crush!).</p><p>If you are tired of the games, ready to step into your &quot;Soft Girl Era&quot; on your own terms, and need a heavy dose of discernment, this episode is for you. Grab your tea, sis. We need to talk.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re told that divorce is an end, but what if it’s actually the ultimate beginning? In Episode 7, I’m getting real about the "After"—that space between who you were in your marriage and the woman you are becoming now. I’m sharing the raw truth about navigating life solo, rediscovering the parts of myself I set aside for years, and why "divorced" is just a status, not an identity. We’re talking about the grieving process, the unexpected peace, and the beautiful realization that you are still ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We’re told that divorce is an end, but what if it’s actually the ultimate beginning? In Episode 7, I’m getting real about the &quot;After&quot;—that space between who you were in your marriage and the woman you are becoming now.</p><p>I’m sharing the raw truth about navigating life solo, rediscovering the parts of myself I set aside for years, and why &quot;divorced&quot; is just a status, not an identity. We’re talking about the grieving process, the unexpected peace, and the beautiful realization that you are still more than enough on your own. If you’re wondering if there’s joy on the other side of a heartbreak, this episode is your proof.</p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>There are things I experienced in my marriage that I didn’t fully understand at the time.</p><p>I thought I was being patient. I thought I was being understanding. I thought I was doing what I needed to do to make things work.</p><p>Looking back, I see it differently.</p><p>In this episode, I open up about what I went through, how it affected me emotionally and mentally, and the journey of coming to terms with it.</p><p>This is not just about my story — it’s also about helping others understand that these experiences can happen to anyone.</p><p>It is not your fault.</p><p>And more importantly… it is possible to move forward, heal, and rebuild your life.</p><p>🎙️ Listen with care.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dating has a way of revealing more about you than the people you choose. In this episode, I open up about the kinds of relationships I’ve had — from emotionally unavailable men, to workaholics, to even moments where I accepted far less than I deserved. I share how my mindset at the time shaped the men I entertained, including a difficult season when I was dating while my father was seriously ill, and how that experience forced me to reflect deeply on my choices. This isn’t about blaming anyon...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Dating has a way of revealing more about you than the people you choose.</p><p>In this episode, I open up about the kinds of relationships I’ve had — from emotionally unavailable men, to workaholics, to even moments where I accepted far less than I deserved.</p><p>I share how my mindset at the time shaped the men I entertained, including a difficult season when I was dating while my father was seriously ill, and how that experience forced me to reflect deeply on my choices.</p><p>This isn’t about blaming anyone — it’s about accountability, growth, and understanding the patterns we sometimes ignore.</p><p>I also talk about what’s changed for me: choosing differently, dating with intention, using discernment, and no longer rushing into marriage just for the sake of it.</p><p>Because the truth is… dating today isn’t easy. But approaching it with clarity and self-awareness makes all the difference.</p><p>If you’ve ever looked back at your dating history and thought, “What was I thinking?” — this one is for you</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dating has a way of revealing more about you than the people you choose.</p><p>In this episode, I open up about the kinds of relationships I’ve had — from emotionally unavailable men, to workaholics, to even moments where I accepted far less than I deserved.</p><p>I share how my mindset at the time shaped the men I entertained, including a difficult season when I was dating while my father was seriously ill, and how that experience forced me to reflect deeply on my choices.</p><p>This isn’t about blaming anyone — it’s about accountability, growth, and understanding the patterns we sometimes ignore.</p><p>I also talk about what’s changed for me: choosing differently, dating with intention, using discernment, and no longer rushing into marriage just for the sake of it.</p><p>Because the truth is… dating today isn’t easy. But approaching it with clarity and self-awareness makes all the difference.</p><p>If you’ve ever looked back at your dating history and thought, “What was I thinking?” — this one is for you</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most of us grew up thinking we go straight from regular periods to menopause in our 50s. Nobody told us about the "in-between"—perimenopause. Think of it as the free trial before the full subscription, and let’s be honest, the symptoms can feel like a disaster if you aren't prepared. In this episode of SEASONED, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s actually happening in our 40s. But this isn't a "doom and gloom" conversation. For my sisters who still desire to have children, perimenopause...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Most of us grew up thinking we go straight from regular periods to menopause in our 50s. Nobody told us about the &quot;in-between&quot;—perimenopause. Think of it as the free trial before the full subscription, and let’s be honest, the symptoms can feel like a disaster if you aren&apos;t prepared.</p><p>In this episode of <b>SEASONED</b>, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s actually happening in our 40s. But this isn&apos;t a &quot;doom and gloom&quot; conversation. For my sisters who still desire to have children, perimenopause isn&apos;t a closed door—it’s a wake-up call. I’m talking about how to use this season as a catalyst to seek the right doctors, get the tools you need, and take charge of your fertility, whether naturally or assisted. It’s not the end of hope; it’s the beginning of a more intentional you.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us grew up thinking we go straight from regular periods to menopause in our 50s. Nobody told us about the &quot;in-between&quot;—perimenopause. Think of it as the free trial before the full subscription, and let’s be honest, the symptoms can feel like a disaster if you aren&apos;t prepared.</p><p>In this episode of <b>SEASONED</b>, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s actually happening in our 40s. But this isn&apos;t a &quot;doom and gloom&quot; conversation. For my sisters who still desire to have children, perimenopause isn&apos;t a closed door—it’s a wake-up call. I’m talking about how to use this season as a catalyst to seek the right doctors, get the tools you need, and take charge of your fertility, whether naturally or assisted. It’s not the end of hope; it’s the beginning of a more intentional you.</p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Healing My Body Taught Me how to Love Myself</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I’m getting vulnerable about a journey I kept inside for way too long: living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). For years, I felt like my body was the enemy. I hated it, I mistreated it, and I let that pain drive me into a marriage where I settled just because I was grateful to be &quot;chosen.&quot;<br/>But the move to Ghana changed everything. I’m sharing how I went from repressing my emotions and letting disease define my worth, to finding a metabolic path to healing, and finally falling in love with the woman in the mirror. We’re talking about reversing the &quot;irreversible,&quot; finding your self-worth after divorce, and why you should never, ever settle. You are lovable, you are enough, and your body is a temple, not a burden.</p>]]></description>
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