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We can all agree that writing a book is no easy task. But perhaps the more interesting question is: why write the book in the first place? What happens when heartbreak becomes more than something you simply survive? What if it becomes an opportunity to understand yourself, your patterns, your relationships, and the lessons hidden in the experience? Today, we talk about my new book, From Breakup to Breakthrough: A Journey Through Heartbreak and Self-Discovery — and the reasons I felt compelled to write it. The reasons behind the book may not be entirely unique, but I suspect some of them might surprise you. Breakup to Breakthrough is Now available on Amazon!

Betrayal doesn’t just break your heart; it shakes your sense of reality. In this episode, betrayal recovery specialist Vanessa Cardenas joins me to unpack what really happens after trust is shattered the self-blame, the gaslighting and the long road to healing. Can a relationship recover and if not, how do you rebuild yourself?

Today’s guest is Ryan Dunlap, former hostage negotiator, executive leader and pastor. He’s the creator of The Real Tact Model® and author of How to Untie a Balloon: A Negotiator’s Guide to Avoid Popping Under Pressure, where he shares powerful tools for staying calm, connected and effective when the stakes are high.” If you want to learn how these strategies can help you to improve your relationship, you will not want to miss this!

If you are a woman with a dream, this episode is for you. Fumi and I share a powerful conversation about outgrowing relationships that don’t honor you, navigating self-doubt, discovering your life’s purpose and stepping confidently into the woman you’re becoming.

Unless you have been living under a rock you must have seen Nikisha Watson on your timeline. Better know by her thisisrealmama social media handle, this Momfluencer, keeps us engaged with her Caribbean sense of humor and unique takes on everyday life and parenting. But who is the woman behind the laughs, why does she do what she does and in the way that she does? Her story might surprise you!

If you've ever felt stuck, this is the episode for you. It is my open and transparent personal story of how this podcast almost didn't happen.

"You have Cancer" are 3 words that everyone dreads. Yet every year, more than 250,000 women are diagnosed in the US alone and while treatment models vary, very few women are brave enough to chart their own course. It's been a little over two years and Vandana is back with an update!  Was her unconventional decision to forgo the conventional route a mistake or did she make the best decision of her life?

"I believe that our relationships can reflect our darkest and most vulnerable sides. It can also reveal our strengths and the areas that we need to work on." Shane had a roller-coaster of a marriage. Young and inexperienced, his relationship was plagued with racism, infidelity and abandonment, but he has survived it all. Today, Shane is an ADHD Life, Relationship and Career coach, who teaches others how to do the same.

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is quoted as saying, "change is the only constant in life." Yet in many cases, when change comes, it's often greeted with fear and apprehension. So today, I chat with my very dear friend Michael Adams, a Human behavioral specialist as he discusses how unexpected change, the end of a long term relationship, immediately followed by a life changing medical emergency, impacted his life and what he learned in the process. www.katyanroach.com

Who would you become if your childhood was filled with anything but love? Monti Washington knows this first hand but was lucky enough to avoid walking the stereotypical road that many young black men in his position would have traveled. Growing up in foster care, abused and abandoned, Monti found the inner strength to ignite his purpose, his calling. Today he has stared in a number of independent films and has had the opportunity to speak at more than 130 venues across the United States. Monti currently has lead role  n the Tyler Perry’s streaming series BRUH. A Motivational speaker, actor, poet and so much more. Monti shares his story and tells us that in spite of our past, we can use self love and self mastery to become the best versions of ourselves possible.  www.katyanroach.com

As a parent, there is no greater joy than to see your child succeed. Kerwin Springer has dedicated his life to, in his words, "Helping Students Win!" With thousands of students from across the Caribbean, who depend on him to guide them through one of the most challenging times of their early academic career.  Kerwin has created the Caribbean's #1 resource for all things CSEC, CAPE and even SATs! But who is Kerwin Springer? Join me as I explore the man behind the message of All Ones, No Twos! www.katyanroach.com

What does a man look for when choosing a wife and what does it take to have a long lasting and sustainable relationship? Ken and I discuss what goes into keeping love alive after 16 years and how he and his wife Darcel, have navigated the challenges, redefined their relationship and grown from strength to strength.

Leon Walker is a man who was diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. He has dedicated his life to talking about his disorder in order to help others avoid being caught in a toxic relationship with a narcissist. He explains that narcissists are often very charming and manipulative, making promises they have no intention of keeping. They also have a deep need for attention and admiration, and often gaslight and ghost their partners. Leon himself has been in several long-term relationships with women, during which he was often emotionally distant and manipulative. He is now working on being more honest and open in his relationships and hopes to help other recognize and avoid getting caught in a narcissistic cycle. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How a person with narcissistic personality disorder develops and manifests symptoms in their relationships 2. How to recognize narcissistic personality disorder in others 3. The challenges and challenges faced by those with narcissistic personality disorder

What happens when you break the silence? Kirk continues to share about what happened when he shared his story online and the secrets to discovering and learning to walk in your magic!

How does a young boy go from betrayal, sexual assault and the unbelievable silence that is oftentimes associated with child rape to finding his voice? His power and his magic? Kirk shares his inspiring story.