Balancing Awareness & Joy

21/10/2025 1h 19min Episodio 84

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October can be heavy — Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness, National Archives Month and there's many more — all reminders of how much our stories matter. But in this episode, we’re talking about how we hold joy right alongside it all. 🍂💗💜From childhood memories that taught us resilience to the ways we find laughter in serious seasons, this conversation is a reminder: joy is not ignoring the pain — it’s proof we’re still here. ✨🎧 Tune in as Ronnika and Jeffrey share stories of balance, community, and the moments that make us smile even when life gets real.💬 Segments include:Storytime: Finding joy in tough seasonsAt the Playground: Childhood lessons in resilienceCulture Check: Joy as resistance in Black cultureFoolishness Files: Laughing when you probably shouldn’tRapid Fire: “Light Work” editionHost: Ronnika W. & Jeffrey BMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠Connect with Jeffrey: @mrfantasticworld on IG🎬 Listen now and tell us — how do YOU balance awareness with joy?#PleaseDoTellPodcast #BlackJoy #Storytelling #PodcastCulture #BreastCancerAwareness #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BlackPodcasters