Learning to navigate through relationships and friendships and loving who we are.
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Welcome to Family Dynamics by Pastor Funmi Alawale
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No one ever said life is easy. Hello! I'm Julie. I’m just like you. I’m a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. I have navigated through alcoholism, divorce, caregiving, blending families, as well as purposely discovering and owning my truth. Biggest life lesson? When you give yourself permission, you will find that you have more control over your life than you realize. I hope you will join me by taking responsibility for yourself, by only controlling the things you can and ...
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I Discovered My Standards in Dating Went Up Even Higher
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13:34Send us a text It’s still the beginning of a new year, and I’m evolving—growing in ways I didn’t fully expect. Lately, I’ve been discovering new things about my dating standards that I want to share. I have a feeling you might be going through something similar, maybe sensing a shift but not quite sure what it means, just like I was. At first, I di…
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Send us a text Sometimes, ladies find themselves in sticky situations, such as being the lead in the relationship by becoming the main source of funds. Some say it happened so fast that they didn't realize it. I'm not judging, but let's discuss this mess or the reasons behind this mess. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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In 2019, I Woke Up Choosing Me & You Can Too
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24:11Send us a text In 2019, I decided to prioritize myself. It felt as though a switch had been flipped. I started putting myself first without hesitation. I changed my relationships with family, friends, and romantic relationships. It was the greatest gift I could have given to myself. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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Dating When Older: Men, Where’s the Effort?
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11:12Send us a text I'm tired of hearing that the dating scene has changed or it’s hard to date when you are older. Ladies, it only changes if you allow it to change in your world. Remember, anything in life only changes if you allow it to change for the negative or positive; it's up to you. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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Send us a text I received a question about my previous podcast. The person wanted me to clarify what I meant by "I would have stayed in my marriage if I had known Lulu was going to pass."Af Tracy Laury
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Send us a text Lately, I have been asking the question that I have heard so many people ask, “How did I get here.” https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Can You Change Him? No, Because There's Nothing Wrong With Him
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6:46Send us a text I often hear women say, "I can change him. He will like me; I'm the one who can change him." But does he really need to be changed? https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Betrayal: The Hurt You Feel Is Not About Her, It's About Something Else
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14:58Send us a text So, I believe most of you think the pain comes from him being with another person. He stepped out of the relationship. But I beg the differ. It's about how the betrayal came about and how he did it. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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The Biggest Red Flag: He’s Easily Distracted By Men and Women
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8:54Send us a text I feel this is a conversation many people in relationships don't discuss or avoid. Maybe it's because some can't pinpoint the exact problem. But it's a big problem and needs to be addressed for many reasons. One reason is that this problem can determine whether or not you can reach your dreams and what you want out of your relationsh…
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What Does She Bring to The Table Actually Mean for the Immature Guys Out There
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3:39Send us a text The question is all over social media, being asked by some broke-looking guys. First of all, real men do not ask this question. But we have these little immature boys who we females don't give a second look at running with this question. The only thing I can think of is these busted guys never had attention, and somehow, they believe…
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PODCASTHON + ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION = WORLDWIDE AWARENESS 💜
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32:40Hello! 👋 send me a text message! Tell me what your thoughts 💭 are about this episode Heartfelt connections and the power of storytelling highlights a journey through caregiving and dementia in this episode. 💜 We discuss personal experiences, insights from the Alzheimer's Association, and the importance of community support. 🫶 Chatting 💬 with Jessic…
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Friendship Fallout: Can You Repair a Broken Friendship
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17:34Send us a text I do believe it requires a commitment on both ends to move forward, but like with any other relationship, someone always lacks the ability to hold up their end. Or, it could be they don't want to. Maybe the injured party doesn't want to continue but feels they are being forced to because of the longevity of the friendship. https://ww…
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Consult With Yourself First on Every Decision, Not Family and Friends
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8:15Send us a text Talking to yourself isn’t a sign of craziness; I do it regularly, even in the dressing room. Verbalizing my thoughts helps me work through them and make sense of my decisions before discussing them with a friend or family member. Ultimately, I will be the final decision-maker. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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My Three-Year Roadmap to Life After Divorce
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20:31Send us a text This was the roadmap I created for myself. I wasn't sure if it would work, but surprisingly, it did. Divorce is scary because your life changes completely. I decided that I wanted my financial situation to remain the same, so I developed a path to success. I also knew I wanted to date—not just casually, but to truly embrace dating, j…
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Great Marriage, But the Weight of Over-Compromise Can Cause Stress Leading to Illness
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22:16Send us a text Sometimes, ladies feel like they are comprising, but really, you are taking a backseat. The problem is that it's in our nature to be givers, and it's such a bad trait. Then we become upset, our health goes down the drain, and we don't know why. The problem is right there in front of us, but we start to blame our husbands. Yeah, he mi…
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Splitting the Cost and Don't Be His Launching Pad to a New Career & Relationship
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6:36Send us a text This is a repeat episode from July 2nd. I've received many questions about an important topic: Should a woman share living expenses equally with her partner, or should she contribute more if she earns a higher income? https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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My Valentine's Text Message: Were You the First Person He Thought of Today?
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13:45Send us a text Ladies, you have to stop using excuses for why he ignores you or doesn't acknowledge you on this important day. Please stop with that old saying, "He shows me 365 days out of the year," because you know that isn't true. It might be time for you to move on. Why stay if you aren't shown love on the biggest lover day of the year?…
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My Story: Failing and Succeeding Simultaneously
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21:01Send us a text My personal journey over the last eight months of grief and heartbreak. It has been hard, and I haven't done what I could or thought I would do last year. But I'm not beating myself up over it. I did what I could, so that makes me not a failure but a success. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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The Last Two Years Of A Broken Relationship
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6:44Send us a text The last two years of a broken relationship are the most important. This is where the work begins. Yes, there is heartbreak, but it also leads to personal discovery. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Funny Late-Night Chitchat: Are you Heartbroken because this Person Left, or is it Something Stemming from your Childhood, or is it a Past Relationship?
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22:04Send us a text I see women whining about their recent breakups all the time, but I question if they truly understand what they're feeling and crying about. I don't think they know. It seems to me that women feel pressured to show some kind of emotion after a breakup. I know I can't be the only one who finds it somewhat laughable when a breakup occu…
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New Relationships: Stop Talking About Previous Relationships, Your Girlfriends, Your Family, and Your Vulnerabilities.
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13:32Send us a text Dating should be new and exciting, yet somehow, we tend to fall into the same old patterns. We often discuss the same topics in every relationship, the only difference being that it's with a different person. Honestly, this approach isn't working; we either end up breaking up or getting bored to death. So, let's switch up, do some th…
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Send us a text What is a Gossipp Buddy? I bet you all have one. Let's stop putting a bad name on gossip; It’s not all bad. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Losing Yourself in a Relationship, Dating Multiple People, and More
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24:41Send us a text I believe the downfall of any relationship, whether romantic or platonic, occurs when one person becomes a carbon copy of the other. I think relying on someone else to make you happy and fill all the voids in your life can create too much pressure for anyone. Additionally, dating just one person can be a waste of time. https://www.in…
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Wedding Season: Bridesmaid Duties and How Much Should It Cost
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19:19Send us a text The wedding season is here, and your friends who got engaged over the holidays are diving into wedding planning. She invites you to the wedding party, a gesture of trust and celebration. However, as her excitement grows, so does the list of expenses she's counting on you to cover, blurring the lines between shared joy and whose weddi…
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Friendship, Heartbreak, and Understanding the Emotions Behind Missing Her.
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12:45Send us a text Many friendships end because you weren't being your true self; instead, you were trying to be what your friend wanted you to be. You were being her and doing the things she liked. When you attempted to express your own preferences or assert your individuality, conflicts arose. As a result, there was no space for your personal growth,…
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If You Want To Turn a Man's Head, Stop Doing This
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22:49Send us a text It's fun and exciting to walk into a room and have all the men's eyes on you. It reflects that you are exciting, mysterious, and intriguing. However, when it doesn't happen, we start to wonder why. So, what could be the reason? https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Single Women (California Fires) My Personal Story & Update On My Mom
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13:45Send us a text I wanted to talk about the fires because I saw a few single women or more gathering their belongings in a rush, trying to escape harm's way alone. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Send us a text I don't know who came up with the saying about taking the easy way out; there is no such thing. Anytime an ending is presented in a relationship, there will be pain. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Create Self-Love; You Are Your Person and Setbacks
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27:41Send us a text I want you to consider yourself your first and only priority. It should have always been that way. A lot of the problems we endure are because we put ourselves last. If you change that by embracing self-love—I mean really embracing self-love—we can be not only our best selves but also attract the people who align with us. https://www…
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He Has You on Hold; You Can Also Be on Hold in Your Marriage
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24:59Send us a text Let's explore the main reason why some men place their significant others on hold. It's never a time that the main reason isn't involved. It would be nice or better if the case were depression or working hard at work, but oftentimes, it is because of the main reason and nothing else. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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Season 8: The Very First Awkward Date
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3:20Send us a text Hi Ladies, we need to return to how we used to date. Some of you are creating a whole life with him in your mind before the first date. It's time to relax and look at this as a date, and nothing more. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Sometimes, Friendships are brought Together Through Work or a Project, But Why Doesn't It Last? A Viewer Question.
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5:21Send us a text A viewer responded to my previous podcast. She wanted to know why I say leave a friendship if it's not fulfilling. I explained to her that we should all leave friendships that do not reciprocate. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Let's Strive for Higher Standards in Friendships in 2025
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10:27Send us a text It's time to build meaningful friendships in 2025 and surround ourselves with friends who uplift and inspire us to grow positively. By holding ourselves and others accountable, we can develop relationships that truly enhance our lives. Let's eliminate fair-weather friendships that are only present because they seek what we can provid…
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Soulmates: We Don't Have Just One; We Have Many
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2:17Send us a text There are so many faces and forms of love that it's impossible to have just one soulmate. Believing in only one soulmate limits you and suggests that fulfillment comes from one source, one person, when in reality, love is all around us. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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He Makes Fun Of You; The Proposal Ring; Life Update
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22:49Send us a text https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Every Other Weekend - Coming of Age with Two Different Dads -📕 memoir by Anthony J. Mohr
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33:53Hello! 👋 send me a text message! Tell me what your thoughts 💭 are about this episode Anthony J. Mohr shares his journey growing up between two very different fathers, exploring the emotional complexities of blended family dynamics. The conversation reveals insights into love, resilience, and the impact of diverse parenting styles. Thank you to PR b…
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The Hardest Heartbreak Comes from the Ones Who Understood You
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4:37Send us a text Sometimes, when someone gives us a pass, we don't learn from it. We continue until the day they break our hearts. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Send us a text I have discussed my experience in detail in another podcast. Please go listen to that podcast because it was shocking, weird, and funny. I think it was in last season's podcast. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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My Motto is "I Don't Forgive or Forget," but Some People Do Forgive and Not Forget
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17:32Send us a text I have never been someone who easily forgives or forgets. So, I guess I had to make a choice, and I chose not to forgive or forget. But I will tell you in the episode why I feel this way. I think it's a valid reason. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Ladies, You Are Investing Too Quickly and Too Much in New Relationships.
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10:08Send us a text Hey ladies! Many of you may be investing too quickly in your relationships. Let's take a step back and allow the guy to take the lead in investing and trying to impress you. So what I'm saying is to close your pocketbooks—yes, your pocketbooks. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Christmas Day, You Didn't Get The Ring; Should You Bring It Up?
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2:37Send us a text We can go back and forth with ourselves whether we should say something or not. I could say it's up to the individual. But I'm pretty sure the answer would be universal. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Being a Good Friend When Your Friend Is Struggling After a Breakup During the Holidays
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10:25Send us a text The greatest gift you can give a friend is to be there for them during their time of need, especially if it's a breakup during the holidays. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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What We Will Leave Behind in 2024: Awkward Friendships, Paying for Friends and Family Members' Meals, It's Time They Cash App You, Romantic Relationships (We're Working On It), and More.
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29:57Send us a text But we will bring solo traveling with us in the New Year. This approach allows for true freedom; we can fully embrace our desires without the need to compromise on daily activities with a friend. Plus, think about it: How many times have you had to forget what you wanted to do because your friend took up most of the day with her mess…
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He Calls You Baby; Don't Be His Launching Pad, Paying Half, & More
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40:03Send us a text How many other people does he call his baby? Have you ever felt like you were his Launch Pad? Have you ever moved in with a guy and paid half of everything? https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Husband's 3 Steps to an "Office Emotional Affair" and the Non-Verbal Cues You Can Pick Up On
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13:07Send us a text The initial stages of a husband's affair often involve you, and more than likely, you remain entangled in the situation. However, as the affair progresses, in the 3rd act, you would be booted out. Your husband no longer needs you, and that's where the lack of communication comes in, sleeping on the far end of the bed, not coming home…
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When Husbands Consistently Praise Their Female Coworkers
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15:56Send us a text Many women believe it's harmless, and it may seem that way at first. However, there's a clear hidden agenda behind his actions. What other reason could he possibly have for doing it? https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Send us a text She's bitter because she put up with so much mess in her marriage. It's dysfunctional, but she stays there for the sake of being married. So now, she's out to make her friends', coworkers', and associates' lives miserable while still catering to her husband and being the doormat for his every need. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau…
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Sister Bullying Sister: An Issue We Must Address!
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16:06Send us a text I witnessed an alarming incident where one sister aggressively bullied another sister who was vulnerable and defenseless. I wondered what would have happened if I hadn't been there or if I hadn't called the police https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Af Tracy Laury
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Instagram, Is it a Fairytale? Could You Do It? Do You Feel Like Enough After Scrolling?
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10:00Send us a text We all have our opinions about social media. Is it fake? Are their lives really real? So, when I read or hear these questions, I chuckle just a little bit. Of course, not all things are genuine and 100 percent, but where there is smoke, there's fire. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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