Congratulations Selah on 3 years of Sobriety!!!In this episode, we share 2 stories where Selah had to confront White racial bias and racist talk. The first story happened in LA and was an instance of bias that was painfully familiar to Russell

More Progress & #GirlDad in the Ladies Room

Nov 17th, 2022 31m 15s

Welcome back for Season 2! 2022 has been a full year for Selah, Russell and their family. Selah shares the highlights of her progress from this year and previews how we will go deeper in season two of this podcast. In a special bonus segment f

I Understand That You're Angry

May 19th, 2022 25m 44s

Over the last few years, and especially since COVID, there has been so much anger in our society. Many of us are frustrated and feel that we're losing control of our lives. As a result, many of us take our anger out in public, in the work place

Why We Celebrate

Mar 10th, 2022 26m 58s

This week, we share some of the highlights and insights from Selah's celebration of her 2 years of sobriety. We often think of celebrating as something that has to be extravagant or something we only do on birthdays and holidays. We discuss why

Family Legacy

Feb 24th, 2022 28m 53s

Selah starts this episode by sharing a bit about her family history and her initial insecurity when comparing it to Russell's rich family history. For Black History Month, Russell recently shared his story at a local high school and you'll hear

Parenting Like Black Lives Matter

Feb 10th, 2022 47m 34s

Today we had a conversation about parenting our mixed race- Black children in this season. We start by reflecting on how we thought about parenting when we began our family and discuss how things have changed over 8+ years and since the murder

The Power of Letting Go

Jan 27th, 2022 44m 3s

Selah and Russ share how letting go of some relationships have brought healing, clarity and freedom from the chains of those relationships. Selah offers 6 steps that cover how you can identify, confront, and move on from relationships that no l

How I'm Staying Sober

Jan 13th, 2022 30m 10s

Selah tells us some of the tools and techniques she uses to stay sober. From AA meetings to discovering a new hobby, Selah shares how she has shifted her life and lifestyle to maintain her sobriety. She also shares some unexpected blessings tha

How I'm Staying Sober

Jan 13th, 2022 30m 10s

A Tool Kit For Your Sobriety Journey

Dec 9th, 2021 35m 31s

Selah and Russell unpack some of the misconceptions of what it means to be an alcoholic. They describe the 5 types of alcoholics and how to recognize which one you or a loved one might be. Then they describe the various resources available for

Happy Friendsgiving!

Nov 25th, 2021 32m 3s

On this episode we invite 6 special guest to share what they are thankful for. We also mix in some prayers and Thanksgiving thoughts from our daughters Paige and Natalie. Selah and Russell conclude by sharing what they are thankful for. Happy

Hello. My Name is Selah and I'm an Alcoholic

Nov 11th, 2021 39m 45s

In this episode, Selah shares her experience, strength, courage, and hope. Her prayer is that you can take something away that you can use or that you can use to encourage someone else. If you know someone who is struggling with addition or are

Wife of an Entrepreneur

Oct 28th, 2021 35m 48s

In this episode, we get to know Russell a little bit as he tells us his entrepreneurial backstory. Then Selah talks about what it’s like to be the wife of an entrepreneur. She shares how she has learned how to overcome difficulties while suppor

Third Time's The Charm

Oct 14th, 2021 37m 18s

Selah finally meets the man of her dreams: her Boaz and guardian-redeemer. Selah shares her journey through an unexpected pregnancy and how God used the things she wanted most, a child and a family of her own, to bring her back to Him. Selah en

Getting Skinny and Wild

Sep 30th, 2021 20m 5s

After 2 divorces and drastic weight loss, Selah shares how feeling hurt and betrayed by God led her to seek attention and community in the wrong places. She discusses how she exchanged obesity and lack of physical health for partying, drinking,

My Second Marriage

Sep 16th, 2021 38m 6s

Selah continues sharing her story by discussing how she met her second husband. She tells us about health issues that lead to infertility, being a foster mom, and how her being married to a habitual cheater led to the end of her second marriage

My First Marriage

Sep 2nd, 2021 33m 17s

Selah continues sharing her biographical journey and story by discussing how she graduated high school and moved out of her parents house before age 18. She goes on to share about meeting her first husband and his struggles with addiction that

Burned In The Middle

Aug 19th, 2021 34m 19s

In this first episode, Selah and Russell discuss why Selah started this podcast. Then we get autobiographic. Selah shares about her family and growing up as the middle child in Hyattsville, MD. She tells the story of an accident that happened w