On this episode of Sworn Testimonies, Doctor Ukachi Emeruwa (aka "Dr. UK") discusses Covid-19, explains the Delta variant, breaks down how the vaccine actually works, and shares her thoughts about the new SB8 abortion law in Texas. Dr. UK earne

A Journey Through Endometriosis and Infertility

Mar 26th, 2021 36m 8s

Timara Tyler is a 30-year-old wife and bonus mother and serves as a higher education professional in the Richmond, Va area. On this episode of Sworn Testimonies, Timara vulnerably shares with us her journey through endometriosis. She was diagno

Healing From Trauma and The Lies of Diet Culture

Feb 9th, 2021 50m 36s

In this episode, I have such a great conversation with Dr. Ebony, a black female psychologist, food relationship strategist, and the creator of My Therapy Cards, about racial trauma, healthy eating, and Covid relationships. She is incredibly wi

The Dark Side of Pageantry

Dec 14th, 2020 44m 8s

On the latest episode of Sworn Testimonies, reality TV star and former Miss Virginia Desi Williams and I have a long-overdue conversation about beauty politics, black hair, the ugly truth about our experience competing in beauty pageants as bla

A Tale of Two Police: A Black Cop Shares His Perspective

Oct 5th, 2020 40m 38s

Jaquay Williams, the police officer who was terminated from his position after sharing a popular TikTok video about George Floyd's murder, joined me for a sensitive conversation about police brutality, his experience as an officer, and his opin

Conversations with a Black Therapist

Sep 9th, 2020 58m 39s

Aiyana Ma'at is a Licensed Psycho-therapist & Clinical Social Worker in the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is also a certified Marriage & Relationship Educator specializing in couples & family work. She firmly believes that

Loving Outside The Lines

Aug 24th, 2020 1h

Interracial couples across the country are processing how current events are affecting their relationship. On this episode of Sworn Testimonies, I have a vulnerable conversation with Justin Sapp - an African American male married to a beautiful

50 Shades of Black

Aug 3rd, 2020 54m 1s

Chika Okoro is a marketing executive and colorism expert. In 2015, while getting her MBA at Stanford, she came across a casting call that openly discriminated against dark-skinned Black women. That motivated her to give a TEDx talk raising awar

This is What a Scientist Looks Like

Jul 27th, 2020 47m

Korie Grayson holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University and was recently featured in Forbes magazine for her innovative work. We had a great conversation about what it's like to be a black female scientist in an era where ST

Songs of a Caged Bird

Jul 20th, 2020 1h 8m

Maurice Fonson is a winner of NBC's Songland, and has written songs that have topped the Billboard charts. We had a great conversation about toxic masculinity, the pressures to succeed that many black children are burdened with, the stigma ofte

The Hip Hop Professor

Jul 13th, 2020 56m 26s

A.D. Carson is a prolific performance artist and a Professor of Hip Hop at the University of Virginia. On this episode of Sworn Testimonies: Therapy Isn’t Just For White People, we get into the politics of respectability, rap culture, and the c

Baby Evalee Battles Cancer

Apr 19th, 2020 40m 55s

This story really touched my heart. Baby Evalee was diagnosed with cancer when she was just one-year-old. On this episode of Sworn Testimonies, her mother Jennifer discusses the trials that she's experienced raising a child with a chronic illne

The Truth About Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know

Mar 11th, 2020 31m 52s

On this episode of Sworn Testimonies, Dr. Anastasia Williams breaks down the coronavirus. She shares helpful information about the virus, how best to protect your family, explains how people are tested for the virus, and debunks popular myths c

Etiquette With Elaine: Let Crazy Be Crazy

Mar 8th, 2020 40m 50s

Elaine Swann is the leading and most nationally recognized lifestyle and etiquette expert in the country. As an authority on social etiquette and lifestyle practices, Elaine has appeared on numerous news and talks shows including the TODAY Sho

Race & War: Evading Vietnam

Feb 24th, 2020 1h 5m

When Nick was drafted to Vietnam, he made the difficult decision not to go to war. As a black man growing up in the civil rights era, he struggled to justify fighting on behalf of a country that treated him like a second-class citizen. On this

Self-Defense and Fight Tactics

Feb 9th, 2020 41m 57s

On this episode of Sworn Testimonies, Marieclare shares some incredible, potentially life-saving tips for people who find themselves in a situation where they’re being attacked or assaulted. Her advice is suited for both men AND women. Learning

Life After (Near) Death

Feb 3rd, 2020 44m 36s

Danielle was in a coma for almost two months after she was hit by a drunk driver. Her heart stopped beating, and paramedics attempted to put her in a body bag. After the doctors pulled the plug, she miraculously woke up. Her testimony is inspir

The Search For Joy

Jan 19th, 2020 42m 43s

What does it mean to be happy? Are happiness and joy the same thing? How does one find true, lasting joy? On this episode of Sworn Testimonies, Kiara discusses how to find joy by learning to practice radical honesty, radical acceptance, and rad

Anyone Can Have a Breakdown

Jan 5th, 2020 1h

Sometimes the breakdowns we experience in life are blessings in disguise. In the midst of the storm, they often force us to pay attention to what’s happening in our bodies, in our minds, and in our spirits. On this episode of #SwornTestimonies,

Find Your Purpose

Dec 22nd, 2019 30m 19s

As an attorney who decided to leave her comfortable 6-figure job to pursue her passion full time, Kiara understands first hand how scary it can be choose purpose over passion, and why figuring out what our purpose is can sometimes feel overwhel

Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts

Dec 15th, 2019 51m 57s

Meilani Welbeck has survived not one, but two failed suicide attempts. On the next episode of Sworn Testimonies (airing Sunday, December 15th), Meilani shares what went through her mind in what she expected to be her final moments, and gives he

When Your Life Plan Falls Apart

Dec 8th, 2019 1h 5m

He lost his dream job and his dream girl, but now he owns a million dollar company. This week on Sworn Testimonies, former NFL player Chase Minnifield talks about having to pick up the pieces after the plan he had for his life fell apart. If yo

Surviving Heartbreak: Life After Separation

Nov 30th, 2019 1h 8m

This week on the podcast I sat down with Jess, who is in the midst of going through a very painful (and public) divorce with her ex. We talk about everything - her faith, fear, insecurity, anger, and the embarrassment that often accompanies div

Getting to Know Me

Nov 28th, 2019 38m 43s

I'm 30 years old, I'm quitting my job as an attorney, and I'm starting completely over. But I'm not starting from scratch - I'm starting from experience. Am I crazy? Possibly. Only time will tell. On this episode, I share vulnerable pieces of m

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