From The Heartside Out

Does everyone really need life insurance?? Are separate or joint bank accounts better? Where do I start to create a financial plan? 

Certified Financial Planner Durriya Pierce stopped by From The Heartside Out to answer these questions and more. Durriya masterfully combines nearly a decade of financial planning experience with a radiant personality and empathetic approach to make talking about money as easy as discussing the weathe...

Cee hosts Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre, a Professional Counselor and Financial Therapist to discuss the impact your money story can have on you and your relationships. Dr Shay breaks down “financial flashpoints”, signs of financial trauma and what to expect in financial therapy. See below to connect with Dr. Shay and check out some resources she recommends! 

Connect with Dr. Shay: 

Follow on Instagram: @drshayhp

Podcast: Shades of We...

In this conversation, Cee addresses various questions related to sexual assault and consent, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The discussion emphasizes the importance of personal choice regarding reporting assaults, the nuances of consent, and the complexities of past relationships where coercion may have occurred. Cee provides insights into the psychological aspects of these experiences, encouraging listeners to priorit...

This conversation explores the life of Michael Swerdloff, who shares his journey from a violent childhood marked by family trauma to becoming a facilitator of healing and recovery. He discusses the impact of his upbringing, the violence he experienced and perpetrated, and the long path to acknowledging his past actions, including a sexual assault. Michael emphasizes the importance of accountability, the process of making amends, an...

This conversation explores the themes of sexual shame, the societal expectations placed on women through the 'good girl myth', and the historical context of women's sexuality. Cee emphasizes the importance of reclaiming pleasure and agency, while providing actionable steps for overcoming sexual shame and building healthy communication in relationships.

Resources: 

Come As You Are-Dr. Emily Nagoski 

Better Sex Through Mindfuln...

Why are the lines outside of women’s bathrooms always longer than the men’s? Why is black considered a more formal color than pink or orange? Who is really impacted by anti-DEI policies? 

In honor of Women’s History Month, Cee The Sex Lady hosted Nishita Rao–a sexuality researcher and educator, Reiki Grandmaster, Mandala Art Therapist, Carnatic Singer, and self proclaimed Belly Dance Enthusiast. 

Cee and Nishita explored what it me...

In this episode of From the Heartside Out, Cee The Sex Lady talks with certified sexuality educator Aubri Lancaster about some of the ways love and connection show up including the spectrums of  asexuality and aromanticism, platonic love, and limerence. 

Aubri shares her story of discovering her identity later in life and the power of having language to describe our experiences. 

They also talk about the microaggressions that asexu...

In this heartfelt conversation, Cee The Sex Lady interviews De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, a certified sex therapist and remarried widow, about her journey through love, loss, and healing. De-Andrea shares her love story with her late husband Alan, the impact of his unexpected passing, how she navigated her grief with the support of her community, and how she has built a new relationship while honoring the memory of her late husband. Th...

Cee The Sex Lady kicks off Season Two of From The Heartside Out with the Fosters, Manny and Kevin, as they share their love story. The couple takes us all on the journey with them–from a childhood where marriage to a woman was the only option, to their similar awakenings and acceptance of their authentic selves. 

Manny and Kevin get honest about the complexities of faith and family as gay Black men. This conversation is a powerful ...

This week’s episode is extra special—it’s the recording of a live stream where I got to connect with so many of you in real time! Along with sharing a love letter to the iconic Nikki Giovanni (she’s a whole vibe, y’all), we answered your viewer questions on the spot. I’m also sharing some exciting upcoming wellness events you won’t want to miss and answering your burning listener questions:

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