Hell Love A Ride
Black Hair, The Big Chop and the Drama Episode 07
This episode is sure to take you on one Hell Love a Ride as tensions rise between both Dr. Brandi and Dr. Joe. Topic of discussion is how personal decisions can impact your romantic relationship. Tackling a popular topic within the Black community – Black hair – both Dr. Joe and Dr. Brandi confront social norms and values around beauty, vulnerable communication, and self-confidence. This episode is sure entertain and enlighten as the doctor duo demonstrate in real time how they navigate tough conversations. They explore the importance of doing the work to become a better partner, the trials and errors of navigating relationships without proper examples, and the significance of living in the present moment when tensions and conflict arise. Our speaker reflects on the idea of regulating distress and shares their insights as a shrink. As always, our Dr. Brandi emphasizes empathy and understanding, reminding us that negative behaviors may stem from internalized emotions and personal struggles. While Dr. Joe expresses affirmation and validation to his wife Dr Brandi, demonstrating the power of introspection and care. In a candid moment, they reveal how their relationship with you, the listener, has contributed to their own personal growth. Plus, get ready for some heartwarming-yet-humorous anecdotes involving after-school dances, challenging university experiences, and the power of emotional release. So grab a cup of coffee, put on your headphones, and join us as we navigate the twists and turns of love and self-discovery in this captivating episode sponsored by the Diane Morgan Group. Let's ride!
Hell Love a Ride podcast is sponsored by the Diane Morgan Group and the Joe Johnson Group.
Hell Love a Ride on IG: https://www.instagram.com/helllovearidepodcast/
Resources from Dr. Brandi: https://www.thedianemorgangroup.com/dmg-experience
Resources from Dr. Joe: https://www.purposeoverdreams.com/
Book Dr. Joe: https://www.joejohnsongroup.com
Dr. Brandi IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamdrbrandi/
Dr. Joe IG: https://www.instagram.com/joejohnsonspeaks/
Production/Post Production
Now Social Space
@nowsocialspace
TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00:02] Dr. Joe asks: Should you discuss appearance changes?
[00:05:31] Preparing to delve into a challenging discussion.
[00:06:57] Importance of communication, specifically vulnerable communication.
[00:12:20] Inheriting trauma, hair insecurities in marriage.
[00:14:31] Mixed feelings about new haircut, insecure at first. Negative comment causes second thoughts. Spouse's disapproval triggers anger.
[00:17:04] Questioning connectedness, levels of disclosure, decision ownership.
[00:21:46] Importance of understanding attraction and communication: Hair.
[00:25:43] Change in someone takes time to adapt.
[00:29:27] Cut hair, confirm bald, ask about beard.
[00:33:04] "You don't need details about my appearance."
[00:36:17] Deeper than that, hurt to hear.
[00:37:01] Surf, slow down, exit; seek understanding.
[00:40:59] I understand and can relate to you.
[00:44:56] Balancing self-validation and others' opinions is crucial.
This episode is sure to take you on one Hell Love a Ride as tensions rise between both Dr. Brandi and Dr. Joe. Topic of discussion is how personal decisions can impact your romantic relationship. Tackling a popular topic within the Black community – Black hair – both Dr. Joe and Dr. Brandi confront social norms and values around beauty, vulnerable communication, and self-confidence. This episode is sure entertain and enlighten as the doctor duo demonstrate in real time how they navigate tough conversations. They explore the importance of doing the work to become a better partner, the trials and errors of navigating relationships without proper examples, and the significance of living in the present moment when tensions and conflict arise. Our speaker reflects on the idea of regulating distress and shares their insights as a shrink. As always, our Dr. Brandi emphasizes empathy and understanding, reminding us that negative behaviors may stem from internalized emotions and personal struggles. While Dr. Joe expresses affirmation and validation to his wife Dr Brandi, demonstrating the power of introspection and care. In a candid moment, they reveal how their relationship with you, the listener, has contributed to their own personal growth. Plus, get ready for some heartwarming-yet-humorous anecdotes involving after-school dances, challenging university experiences, and the power of emotional release. So grab a cup of coffee, put on your headphones, and join us as we navigate the twists and turns of love and self-discovery in this captivating episode sponsored by the Diane Morgan Group. Let's ride!
Hell Love a Ride podcast is sponsored by the Diane Morgan Group and the Joe Johnson Group.
Hell Love a Ride on IG: https://www.instagram.com/helllovearidepodcast/
Resources from Dr. Brandi: https://www.thedianemorgangroup.com/dmg-experience
Resources from Dr. Joe: https://www.purposeoverdreams.com/
Book Dr. Joe: https://www.joejohnsongroup.com
Dr. Brandi IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamdrbrandi/
Dr. Joe IG: https://www.instagram.com/joejohnsonspeaks/
Production/Post Production
Now Social Space
@nowsocialspace
TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00:02] Dr. Joe asks: Should you discuss appearance changes?
[00:05:31] Preparing to delve into a challenging discussion.
[00:06:57] Importance of communication, specifically vulnerable communication.
[00:12:20] Inheriting trauma, hair insecurities in marriage.
[00:14:31] Mixed feelings about new haircut, insecure at first. Negative comment causes second thoughts. Spouse's disapproval triggers anger.
[00:17:04] Questioning connectedness, levels of disclosure, decision ownership.
[00:21:46] Importance of understanding attraction and communication: Hair.
[00:25:43] Change in someone takes time to adapt.
[00:29:27] Cut hair, confirm bald, ask about beard.
[00:33:04] "You don't need details about my appearance."
[00:36:17] Deeper than that, hurt to hear.
[00:37:01] Surf, slow down, exit; seek understanding.
[00:40:59] I understand and can relate to you.
[00:44:56] Balancing self-validation and others' opinions is crucial.