It's About DAMN Time

🎧 Fan Favorite Series: Malinda’s PickEpisode: Stress Less, Weigh Less: The Connection Between Stress and Weight (Featuring Medina Henry) Originally aired: 11/7/2023This week’s Fan Favorite comes from Malinda, who picked this episode because it finally connected the dots between stress, survival mode, and weight in a way that made sense without shame.In this conversation, I’m joined by Medina Henry, and we break down why doing “everything right” still doesn’t work when your nervous system is fried. This isn’t about willpower. It’s about cortisol, trauma, sleep, and the weight we carry that has nothing to do with food.You’ll hear the full replay, then I’ll close with a short reflection on why managing stress had to come before managing anything else.🗣 Episode highlightsWhy chronic stress sabotages weight lossHow cortisol affects cravings, sleep, digestion, and metabolismThe mental and emotional side of “holding weight”Why weight is often the symptom, not the problemUnlearning shame around health and body imageRealistic, practical ways to support your nervous systemLetting go of Instagram wellness fluff and choosing grace💬 It’s About DAMN Time SegmentI reflect on the moment I realized I couldn’t out-diet or out-exercise unmanaged stress.🎯 D.A.M.N. ChallengeIdentify your top two stress triggers this week. Choose one small way to show your body some love.💬 Fan Favorite Series CTAWhich episode changed how you look at your body or your health? Tag @DaWholeDamnShow and @ItsAboutDamnTimePod with your pick and why.📲 Connect with Me🔗 Follow me on all platforms: @DaWholeDamnShow🎧 Follow It’s About DAMN Time: @ItsAboutDamnTimePod💥 Cop the DAMN University merch right here → Shop now

🎧 Fan Favorite Series: Jamie’s PickEpisode: Choosing Yourself: How to Set Boundaries With Difficult Family Members (Featuring Stephanie Perkins)Originally aired: June 6, 2023This week’s Fan Favorite comes from Jamie, who picked this episode because it tackles one of the hardest truths: sometimes the people you need boundaries with the most are family. Even when the love is real. Even when the guilt is heavy.In this conversation, I’m joined by Stephanie Perkins — mental health advocate, dope energy carrier, and friend — as she shares how choosing herself meant creating distance from a toxic family dynamic. Not for drama. Not for punishment. For survival.You’ll hear the full replay, then I’ll close with a short reflection on why this message still matters.🗣 Episode highlightsWhy setting boundaries with family hits differentlyRecognizing when love becomes emotionally unsafeStephanie’s decision to stand firm with her motherHow therapy and support helped interrupt generational traumaChoosing yourself without waiting for permissionCreating healthy distance from one-sided relationshipsWhat it’s about damn time for you to start doing💬 Fan Favorite Series CTAWhich episode helped you choose yourself? Tag @DaWholeDamnShow and @ItsAboutDamnTimePod with your pick and why.📲 Connect with Me🔗 Follow me on all platforms: @DaWholeDamnShow🎧 Follow It’s About DAMN Time: @ItsAboutDamnTimePod💥 Cop the DAMN University merch right here → Shop now

🎧 Fan Favorite Series: Deanie’s PickEpisode: No Matter What They Say: Embrace the Power of Not Giving a Fck (Featuring Paula Sima)Originally aired: [8/27/2024]This week’s Fan Favorite comes from Deanie in Atlanta, who fell in love with this episode because of Paula’s energy, her honesty, and her don’t-hold-back way of reminding you to be unapologetically yourself. Deanie said it best: people are going to think and act how they want, so you might as well live your life on your terms with a happy heart and maybe a drink or two along the way.You’ll hear Deanie’s take first, then the full replay. I’ll wrap things up with a short reflection on why this message still lands today.🗣 Episode highlightsWhy caring less about other people’s opinions creates more freedomHow to shift your mindset when self-doubt tries to take overThe balance between protecting your peace and knowing when to clap backPaula’s journey through self-improvement and mental healthFinding your tribe and surrounding yourself with people who uplift youLiving bold, loud, real, and unapologetically youOwning your creativity, your voice, and your damn truth💬 Fan Favorite Series CTAWhat’s your favorite It’s About DAMN Time episode? Tag @DaWholeDamnShow and @ItsAboutDamnTimePod with your pick and why you might hear it next.🔗 Connect & Support🎙 Follow Paula Sima on IG🌐 Explore all things Paula📲 Connect with Me🔗 Follow me on all platforms: @DaWholeDamnShow🎧 Follow It’s About DAMN Time: @ItsAboutDamnTimePod💥 Cop the DAMN University merch right here → Shop now

Episode: The Weight of Being Everyone’s Person: Being Strong Isn’t Enough for Your Mental HealthOriginally aired: [5/15/25]This week’s Fan Favorite comes from Lara and Cely, (two for the price of one) who chose this episode because it’s one of the realest moments on the show. This is the one where I finally said out loud what a lot of us feel but don’t admit: being “everyone’s person” will break you down if you don’t learn how to save yourself first.You’ll hear both Cely and Lara’s reason for picking it, then the full replay. At the end, I’ll share a new reflection on how much this message still hits, especially after the year I’ve had.🗣 Episode highlightsThe emotional weight of being “the strong one”What burnout really looks like when no one sees itWhy support systems break down when you never ask for helpSetting boundaries without apologizingHow to choose yourself even when it feels selfishLearning to say “no” without guiltReleasing the pressure to hold everybody together💬 Fan Favorite Series CTAWhat episode still sticks with you? Tag @DaWholeDamnShow and @ItsAboutDamnTimePod with your pick and why — you might hear it featured next.🔗 Connect & support🔗 Follow me on all platforms: @DaWholeDamnShow🎧 Follow It’s About DAMN Time: @ItsAboutDamnTimePod💥 Cop the DAMN University merch → Shop now🧠 Keywords for SEOmental health, burnout, strong friend, emotional exhaustion, people pleasing, boundaries, self care, Black mental health, mindset shift, personal growth podcast, stress awareness, It’s About DAMN Time, DaWholeDamnShow

Episode: Show Them Who You Are: Reflecting on 2023 & Exploring New PossibilitiesOriginally aired: December 19, 2023This week’s Fan Favorite comes from Jawanda. She chose this episode because it captures a real turning point: telling the truth about where you are, then choosing to show up as your full self. You’ll hear her reason first and then the full replay.🗣 Episode highlightsHonest reflection on 2023: wins, misses, and what matteredSeasonal depression, stress, and the weight of being “everyone’s person”Health goals, diabetes awareness, and getting back to basicsBoundaries vs people-pleasing and why mid-course changes feel messyBuilding a podcast label, spreading yourself thin, and staying the courseThe core lesson: stop dimming. Show people who you are.Why authenticity beats performance in life and podcasting📲 Connect with Me🔗 Follow me on all platforms: @DaWholeDamnShow🎧 Follow It’s About DAMN Time: @ItsAboutDamnTimePod💥 Cop the DAMN University merch right here → Shop now