Podcasts by Authentic Wednesday Podcast

Overcoming the Shame of Divorce with Jamel Moore from 2022-06-20T16:21

In this episode, I speak with Jamel Moore. Jamel is a black men who is a spoken word artist, model, and motivational speaker. When he exchanged vows with his second wife, he was determined tha...

It Didn't Break Me: An Invitation&Podcast Update from 2022-05-02T10:44

Thank you so much for listening to the Authentic Wednesday Podcast. In the last podcast update Bianca stated she was rebranding the podcast. Well, after a few months of soul searching and rebran...

Podcast Update from 2021-08-04T16:04

There are some changes taking place on the Authentic Wednesday Podcast. On this episode Bianca shares the process of the changes she is making on the podcast.

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How to overcome Obstacles and Live A fulfilling Christian Life with Cafria Hart and Bianca Hughes from 2021-07-21T09:00

Life is very complex and there are a lot of obstacles to overcome in order to live a fulfilling life. In this Episode Bianca and her friend Cafria talk about some of those obstacles we face in gene...

75. How to overcome Obstacles and Live A fulfilling Christian Life with Cafria Hart and Bianca Hughes from 2021-07-21T09:00

Life is very complex and there are a lot of obstacles to overcome in order to live a fulfilling life. In this Episode Bianca and her friend Cafria talk about some of those obstacles we face in g...

Being $150,000 in Debt Helped My Wife and I Create our Dream Life with Robert Raymond Riopel from 2021-07-14T09:00

All of us experience difficulties along the way. What helps people become successful is what they learn from their failures and taking action to get out of the situation. On this week’s Authentic W...

74. Being $150,000 in Debt Helped My Wife and I Create our Dream Life with Robert Raymond Riopel from 2021-07-14T09:00

All of us experience difficulties along the way. What helps people become successful is what they learn from their failures and taking action to get out of the situation. On this week’s Authenti...

73. 3 Ways your Authenticity is A Gift to the World from 2021-07-07T09:00

Most of us don’t realize that being authentic is not only beneficial for us but it is also a big gift to the world and the people around you.

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72. The Emotional Side: When A Loved One has Cancer with David Richman from 2021-06-30T09:00

Experiencing yourself or a loved one with having cancer is an emotional rollercoaster. Each side is heavily affected but it often is not easy to find the right words and connect with each other....

71. Having A Warm Bed vs Being in a Fulfilling Relationship from 2021-06-23T09:00

Finding a fulfilling relationship for life is easier for some than for others. Whatever your relationship status is right now, this topic never gets old.

In this episode, Bianca opens up a...

70. My Transformational Story of Attracting a Godly Cherished Relationship with Keshia Rice from 2021-06-16T09:00

Finding the right partner for a fulfilling relationship can be difficult and frustrating. This week’s podcast episode is about exactly that and special guest Keshia Rice is here to help.

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69. What I Interestingly Learned from Taking Care of my Nieces from 2021-06-09T09:00

Taking care of children can be a challenge but also the most rewarding experience in the world. It provides us with the opportunity to see the world through different eyes and learn a lot of thi...

Encore: Are You Compromising on Your Values or Preferences? from 2021-06-02T09:00

In this Encore podcast episode I shared my story on discovering what it truly means to "not compromise on your values". I dived into  defining compromise, values and preferences and how the...

Encore: Battling to be Yourself with Justin Patton from 2021-05-26T09:00

In this Encore podcast episode I delve into Justin‘s journey of building his self-confidence and self-love. We discussed the challenges he faced with porn, drinking, and emotional pain...

Encore: Approaching my 40’s, No Kids … Yet I Leaped, Choosing God, Divorce and the Unknown with Suzanne Mohr from 2021-05-19T09:00

In this encore podcast episode I had the pleasure of hearing Suzanne Mohr's authentic experience of going through divorce as a Christian. She bravely shared her internal struggle of shame and gu...

Encore: Overcoming Financial Anxiety with Dr Ayanna Abrams from 2021-05-12T09:00

In this week's Encore podcast episode Dr Ayanna took a brave step in sharing her story of overcoming financial anxiety. She authentically shar Areas of clinical interest include anxiety (general...

Encore: Breaking out the Box... To Be Me... with Obio Jones from 2021-05-05T09:00

In this week episode my guest Obio Jones vulnerably shares his journey of authenticity. We dive into what it meant for him to take off the mask of and choose his true desire for connection over ...

68. Our Healing Journey to An Authentic Marriage with Natasha Koo&Jachym Jerie from 2021-04-28T09:00

Being in a romantic relationship can be hard and challenging but also worth fighting for. This week’s podcast episode is about a couple who solved their relationship issues together and are now ...

67. Your Roles are Not your Identity from 2021-04-21T09:00

Many people identify themselves rather with the roles they take on in their daily life than with their true identity. Bianca is here to help you figure out what your true identity is and not jus...

66. The Struggles of becoming a Wife from 2021-04-14T11:00

Getting married means taking on another role either as a wife or a husband. For many people attached to these roles come certain expectations. In this week's episode, guest Patrica Belfort share...

65. Reflecting your Thoughts to Filter out the Noise from 2021-04-07T09:00

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the flood of information you consume on a daily basis? Are your thoughts jumping around all the time and you have a hard time to focus? In this episode Bianca talks ...

Episode 64. Struggling with Porn as A Woman with Sarah Ritson from 2021-03-31T11:00

Do you struggle with porn? This episode’s guest Sarah Joy Ritson definitely did and is now here to talk about how she, with the help of God, overcame her addiction to porn. She explains what por...

64. Struggling with Porn as A Woman with Sarah Ritson from 2021-03-31T09:00

Do you struggle with porn? This episode’s guest Sarah Joy Ritson definitely did and is now here to talk about how she, with the help of God, overcame her addiction to porn. She explains what porn c...

63. Self-Criticism is a Bad Habit from 2021-03-24T09:00

Your inner critic can be loud, but have you ever considered it to be habitual? In this episode Bianca’s curiosity around self-criticism led her to research more about what it really means, and how ...

62. Alcohol, Athletics, and the Road to Recovery with Kristen Feemster from 2021-03-17T09:00

Many people grieve loss around relationships or a loved one, but what about a passion, like a successful athletic career? Kristen Feemster is a former college athlete and experienced the NCAA ...

61. What you're Attracting vs. What you're Allowing? from 2021-03-10T10:00

Have every asked yourself the question “Why do I keep attracting the same type of person?” or “What is wrong with me, why do keep attracting the wrong people?”. If you have, then this podcast episo...

60. It's deep.... Healing from Developmental Trauma with Sarah Buino from 2021-03-03T10:00

In this episode Sarah Buino openly shares her experience of childhood trauma. She addresses the various ways she experienced trauma that are often not considered traumatic in society. Sarah vulnera...

59. Realising Your Parents are Humans... from 2021-02-17T10:00

When did you realise you parents were more than parents? When did you realise they are imperfect humans that have their own challenges? In this episode Bianca highlights the importance of seeing yo...

58. Fearlessly Sharing My Journey of Mental Illness with Jennifer Garcia Malanado from 2021-02-10T10:00

In this episode Jennifer Garcia takes the mask off and shows us behind the scenes of life with 12k followers on Instagram. She fearlessly shares her battles with anxiety and depression and how they...

57. Letting Go the Fear of Not Good Enough from 2021-02-03T10:00

How many times have you wondered “Am I good enough?” How many times has it created a sense of fear in thinking, “will I ever be good enough?” You might say a few times a day or week. Whatever the n...

56. I was Ashamed of my Father until I became a Father with Wayne Lyte Brown from 2021-01-27T10:00

In this episode Wayne Lyte Brown vulnerable share his journey of letting go the shame he had towards his father. Growing up with transgender parents in the 80’s and 90’s is a bit different from tod...

55. Tips to Motivate Yourself from 2021-01-20T10:00

Motivation is needed in various aspects of life, especially when it comes to things we don’t feel like doing or want to do. I am sure you have found yourself saying, “I don’t feel motivated to … (f...

54.How My Journey with Men Ended in Self-Discovery with Ashley Bella from 2021-01-13T10:00

In this episode Ashley Bella bravely shares how her journey with men has lead to self-discovery. After two marriages ending in divorce, which impacted her with anxiety and her business, Ashley real...

53. The Power of Setting Intentions from 2021-01-06T10:00

It has been 15 years since Bianca has set a new years's resolution due to challenges with keeping them and realising she can make a new habit at anytime. In this episode Bianca shares how giving up...

Encore: Confidently Living with Genital Herpes with Bianca Hughes from 2020-12-30T10:00

In this episode Bianca vulnerably takes off the mask and shares her journey of discovering and living with genital herpes. With the help of her friend Justen she takes you though the journal of den...

Encore: Learning to Love My Neurodivergent Brain with Kelli Willard from 2020-12-23T10:00

In this episode my guest Kelli Willard authentically shares her story of being diagnosed with ADD as an adult and loving all the brains in her neurodiverse household. Episode HighlightsAuthenticit...

Encore: Authentically Loving with Intention with Dwayne Nosworthy from 2020-12-16T10:00

In this episode I have an authentic conversation with Dwayne Nosworthy on his journey of loving with intentionality. We dive into the importance of love and respect as the foundation of connection ...

Encore: Vulnerability Set Me Free with Dr Key Hallmon from 2020-12-11T23:06

In this episode  Dr. Key Hallmon openly shares her journey of embracing vulnerability and how it has transformed her life. She drops many gems and wisdom that inspire you to take time to get in tou...

Encore: Welcoming Authenticity in Your 30's with Keisha Reaves from 2020-12-02T10:00

In this episode Bianca talks to Keisha Reaves a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and owner of Push Thru, a community created to support women in motherhood. We dive into what it means to ...

52. Are You Putting God in A Box? from 2020-11-25T10:00

In this episode Bianca explores two thought provoking questions. Are You Putting God in A Box and Are You Putting Yourself in a Box? She shares her own story of the first time she recognized  she w...

51. Are You Dimming Your Light? from 2020-11-18T10:00

In this episode Bianca challenges you to stop and analyze if you are dimming your light? She shares what it looks like to dimm your light by questioning if you are being too much? She highlights wh...

50. From CEO of People Pleasing to Overcomer with Bianca Danielle from 2020-11-11T17:00

In this episode Bianca Danielle gives us insight into her journey of becoming and overcomer and what it means to be an overcomer. She shares how being the CEO of People Please led to two suicide at...

49."Becoming Unstuck" from 2020-10-28T09:00

In this episode Bianca takes you through the beginning, middle and end of a perfectionism spiral. She bravely shares her pain of feeling stuck and overwhelmed. She expresses the importance of reach...

48. From Rejected to Fully Accepted with Rita McGlothin from 2020-10-21T09:00

In this episode Rita shares her story of constantly being rejected as a child and young adult. These experiences led her to perfectionism and wearing the masks of phoney, and fake. We discover how ...

47. Traveling Solo Builds Confidence from 2020-10-14T09:00

Traveling solo is a great way to build your confidence and get in touch with your authentic self. Listen to this episode as Bianca shares her first experience of traveling solo. She identifies how ...

46. Living Life With No Regrets with Jovan Brown from 2020-10-07T09:00

In this episode Jovan Brown details how his near death life experience propelled him to live life with no regrets and on purpose. He shares how his experience has taught him to live more intentiona...

45. How I Am Learning to Let Go Age Barriers and Expectations from 2020-09-30T09:00

The expectations and barriers we put on ourselves due to our age can be limiting and also discouraging. Bianca reflects on her goals and expectations she had for herself at the ages of 25, 30, 35, ...

44. When the Helper Has to Ask for Help with Michelle Goodloe from 2020-09-23T09:00

In this episode Michelle Goodloe shares her experience of the steps she had to take to ask for help and let go the mask of"Perfect Michelle". She takes us through what her stresses of not resting, ...

43. The Importance of Reflecting on What you are doing!... As a Christian from 2020-09-16T09:00

In this episode Bianca takes a brave step in sharing her desires for the Christian community focusing on what we are doing versus what we are not doing as Christians. She shares the impact of perfe...

42. Approaching my 40’s, No Kids … Yet I Leaped, Choosing God, Divorce and the Unknown with Suzanne Mohr from 2020-09-09T09:00

In this episode I had the pleasure of hearing Suzanne Mohr's authentic experience of going through divorce as a Christian. She bravely shares her internal struggle of shame and guilt, the pressure ...

41. I Am More Than My STD Diagnosis with Courtney Brame from 2020-09-02T09:00

In this episode Courtney Brame dives into sharing his life with genital herpes diagnosis. He takes us through his journey of working through internal conflict and becoming more than his diagnosis. ...

40. Falling In Love with Myself In the Aftermath Of Childhood Sexual Abuse with Faith Joyner from 2020-08-26T09:00

*** Trigger Warning*** In this episode Faith Joyner courageously shares her story of healing from childhood sexual abuse by giving herself permission to fall in love with herself and experience j...

39 When Connection is Not Enough... from 2020-08-19T09:00

How many times have you said,"but I feel so connected to them"in a romantic relationship despite the fact they treated you badly? Well, in this week's Authentic Wednesday podcast Bianca shares why ...

38. No Longer in Love with a Narcissist with Jillian"JJ"Simmons from 2020-08-12T09:00

In this episode Jillian Simmons and I reflect on her experience of being in an emotional and mentally abusive relationship. She shares her experience of wear the mask of"everything is all good"in t...

37. My Sexual Being Awakening from 2020-08-05T09:00

In this week’s episode Bianca shares her journey of becoming aware that she is a sexual being. She shares how it has brought her into a space of honouring what it means to be a sexual being and how...

36. Confidently Living with Herpes (Pt.2) with Stephanie Boyd from 2020-07-29T09:00

In part two of the series, living with genital herpes. Stephanie Boyd openly shares her journey and story of being diagnosed with genital herpes. She shares how taking her power back has propelled ...

35. Confidently Living with Genital Herpes from 2020-07-22T09:00

In this episode Bianca vulnerably takes off the mask and shares her journey of discovering and living with genital herpes. With the help of her friend Justen she takes you though the journal of den...

34. Breaking out the Box... To Be Me... with Obio Jones from 2020-07-15T09:00

In this week’s episode my guest Obio Jones vulnerably shares his journey of authenticity. We dive into what it meant for him to take off the mask of “do boy” and choose his true desire for connecti...

33. My Journey of Faith and Purpose from 2020-07-08T09:00

It feels so good to be back after a much needed Podcast Pause. This week on the Authentic Wednesday Podcast Bianca shares the beginning of the evolving journey of discovering her purpose. It all st...

Podcast Pause May 2020 from 2020-05-20T09:00

It is time to reflect, refresh and let the creativity flow. Therefore, the Authentic Wednesday Podcast is taking a podcast pause. We will come back with more content and guests in July 2020. This i...

32. How I Almost Gave Up with Dr Bessie Stewart-Banks from 2020-05-13T09:00

In this episode my authentic conversation is with Dr Bessie Stewart-Banks. She courageously shares a season in her life where she almost gave up! She takes off the mask and shares her experience of...

31. Breaking Out of the Comparison Trap from 2020-05-06T09:00

In this episode I shed light on the comparison trap. What it looks like, how it feels, where it begins and how it prevents us from connecting to our authentic self. I share my own battle with compa...

30. Learning to Love My Neurodivergent Brain with Kelli Willard from 2020-04-29T09:00

In this episode my guest Kelli Willard authentically shares her story of being diagnosed with ADD as an adult and loving all the brains in her neurodiverse household. Episode HighlightsAuthent...

29. Letting Go The Burden of Missing The Mark from 2020-04-22T09:00

Missing the mark causes burden and shame. It can stop us for reaching our full potential because we are carrying the weight of the burden and shame. In this week's episode you will discover ways to...

28. Choosing to Sink or Swim with Gorgeous West from 2020-04-15T09:00

In this weeks episode Gorgeous West bravely shares her story of choosing to swim rather than sink when her father passed away. She vulnerable shares how her definition of authenticity (no limi...

27. Are you Loving Yourself in Order to Love Others? from 2020-04-08T09:00

In this episode I share my heart on what does it really look like to love others as yourself as a Christian? The loving yourself part is missed for some people of Christian faith as it is easy to b...

26. Authentically Loving with Intention with Dwayne Nosworthy from 2020-04-01T09:00

In this episode I have an authentic conversation with Dwayne Nosworthy on his journey of loving with intentionality. We dive into the importance of love and respect as the foundation of connection ...

25. What is Underneath the Anger? from 2020-03-18T09:00

Anger is an uncomfortable feeling. However, it provides information on other feelings we are experiencing and is a symptom of a bigger problem. In this episode I share ways we can get in touch with...

24. Radical Vulnerability with Laetitia Phan from 2020-03-11T09:00

In this episode my guest is Laetita Phan a French coaching psychologist in New Caledonia. She openly shares her passion for radical vulnerability as a way to connect to our authentic self and ...

23. Over Consuming Information from 2020-03-04T10:00

There are various reason as to why we feel overwhelmed. In this episode I share have the over consumption of information can cause us to feel overwhelmed and anxious. I openly share my own experien...

22. Radically Pursing Who I Want To Be with Carlton Mackey (Pt.2) from 2020-02-26T10:00

In part two of the conversation with Carlton Mackey we dive into the various healing practices and disciplines he incorporates into his life that help him live authentically. He also shares on...

22. Radically Pursing Who I Want To Be with Carlton Mackey (Pt.1) from 2020-02-19T10:00

The conversation in this episode had such a presence of authenticity, thought provoking nuggets and beauty that I had to make it into two parts. This is part one of my conversation with Carlton Mac...

21. Being Authentic With Yourself with Kenisha B. McIntosh from 2020-02-12T10:00

In this episode Kenisha and I have an authentic sisterhood conversation on what it means to be authentic with yourself and the world. We share our experiences of growing up in a Caribbean household...

20. The Painful Struggle of Perfectionism from 2020-02-05T10:00

In this episode I share my struggle and pain with perfectionism. I share what it is like to be in a perfectionism cycle that often has nothing to do with anyone else but me. My hope is that this ep...

19. Overcoming Financial Anxiety with Dr Ayanna Abrams from 2020-01-29T10:00

In this week's episode Dr Ayanna takes a brave step in sharing her story of overcoming financial anxiety. She authentically shares the impact of growing up without financial literacy, including lea...

18. Are You Compromising on Your Values or Preferences? from 2020-01-22T10:00

In this episode I share my story on discovering what it truly means to"not compromise on your values". I dive into defining compromise, values and preferences and how they are related. I highl...

17. Breaking Generational Cycles through Emotional Healing with Chimere Faulk from 2020-01-15T10:00

In this week's episode I have an authentic conversation on the importance of emotional healing with Chimere Faulk, an entrepreneur in Atlanta, GA. She shares her journey of giving herself permissio...

16. Vulnerability Set Me Free with Dr. Key Hallmon from 2020-01-01T10:00

In this episode Dr. Key Hallmon openly shares her journey of embracing vulnerability and how it has transformed her life. She drops many gems and wisdom that inspire you to take time to get in...

15. Holiday Boundary Setting from 2019-12-25T10:00

The holidays can be both fund and exciting as well as lonely and sad for some people. In this episode I share some encouragement for everyone throughout the holidays. In addition, I share tips on h...

14. I Am Successful Despite Bipolar with Jared Washington from 2019-12-18T10:00

This is a special episode because it is a follow-up from a Facebook live interview I had with Jared Washington a few years ago regarding living with bipolar as a black male. Jared shares how life h...

13. Rest is Our Birthright with Jasmin Forts from 2019-12-11T10:00

In this episode I discuss authenticity with Jasmin Forts, A Talent Acquisition Manager and Certified Career Coach in Atlanta, Georgia. She shares how a loving husband, safe spaces,  ...

12. What Are You Attached To? from 2019-12-04T10:00

In this episode I share on different things we can become attached to, such as outcomes, routines, fear of rejection, safety and more. I provide an imagination exercise on the impact of u...

11. Opening Yourself to New Opportunities with Natalie Reid from 2019-11-27T09:00

In this episode Natalie Reid, a Yoga Instructor in London, shares her behind the scenes journey of focusing on the opportunities ahead of her rather than the obstacles. She opens up to share how yo...

10. To Hurt or Not to Hurt? from 2019-11-20T10:00

In this episode I touch on the fears we have regarding hurting others and how it can impact us setting boundaries.  Resource shared on showhttps://amzn.to/2OPLvhy (Boundaries: When to Say Yes,...

9. Being You... Without the Edits with Cafria Hart from 2019-11-13T10:00

In this episode Cafria Hart dives in to her journey of overcoming mental illness, child loss and how childhood trauma impacted her sense of identity. She bravely shares her story of accepting menta...

8. Adulting is What You Make It! from 2019-11-06T10:00

In this episode I share about the responsibility of being an adult, taking a break, play and what does it really mean to be grown up? In addition, I touch on normalising our natural desire to be ca...

7. Taking the Mask off Grief with Melissa Coats from 2019-10-30T09:00

In this episode I am talking to Melissa Coats, a sex therapist in Georgia. She shares the journey of taking care of her mother and losing her mother to cancer. We discuss how she learned to ta...

6. What Are Your Expectations? from 2019-10-23T09:00

In this episode I share my experience of my expectations not being. My feelings surrounding them and what they triggered within me. I also share different ways to hold ourselves accountable fo...

5. Battling to be Yourself with Justin Patton from 2019-10-16T09:00

In this episode I delve into Justin‘s journey of building his self-confidence and self-love. We discuss the challenges he faced with porn, drinking, and emotional pain. We had a refreshin...

4. Relating to Yourself in Terms of Outcomes from 2019-10-09T09:00

In this episode I share the first time realized I sometimes relate to myself in terms of outcomes. I touch on the feelings and thoughts that it evoked and how I embraced the experience. https://www...

3. Showing Up Uncensored with Erica James-Staryhorn from 2019-10-02T09:00

In this episode I am talking to Erica James-Strayhorn a marriage and family therapist. We discuss learning how to honour yourself at all times. She shares her love of personal growth. We touch on a...

2. Embracing Unexpected Adjustments from 2019-09-25T08:00

In this solo episode I share my experience of facing unexpected adjustments in life. Highlighting my fear of failure, fear of being rejected fear of being seen as a fraud. I share my emotions ...

1. Welcoming Authenticity in your 30's with Keisha Reaves from 2019-09-25T07:00

In this episode I am talking to Keisha Reaves a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and owner of Push Thru, a community created to support women in motherhood. We dive into what it means to ...

Welcome to the Authentic Wednesday Podcast from 2019-09-22T02:24

Hello and welcome to the Authentic Wednesday Podcast! This episode is an introduction to the podcast. Sharing the purpose and what you can expect.https://instagram.com/authenticwednesdaypodcast?igs...