Formerly called - My Life in a Poem Podcast- POETRY for BLACK GIRLS is a conversation where we discuss poetry, healing, and every day tips to incorporate into your life to make life a little less stressful. I am your host, Angelina, a licensed Social Worker. Here we go!
Believe Them the First Time | My Dating Lineup Story (25 in 25 series lesson 8)
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/TLH3Maqj0aA?si=atA_45PurhuJgODF
My dating run taught me one thing: believe people the first time.
In Lesson 8 of 25 in 25, I’m sharing the red flags I ignored, why we date for potential, and the question that changed how I chose partners.
If he never changed… would you still choose him?
Listen now.
4 Feb 2026
25 in 25 series: Self-Boundaries: The Missing Key to Peace, Discipline & Confidence
Watch on YouTube!
https://youtube.com/@poetryforblackgirls?si=-R7X8XYx2-8LAIHL
We talk a lot about setting boundaries with other people…
but what about the boundaries we don’t set with ourselves?
In this episode, I’m sharing the real reason we break our own promises, struggle with discipline, and feel stuck in cycles we swore we’d outgrow. This is a big-sister conversation about self-respect, emotional maturity, and learning how to show up for your future self.
If you’ve ever said “I’ll start tomorrow” one too many times… this episode is for you.
💭 Topics we talk about:
Why self-discipline is really self-boundaries
How we betray ourselves without realizing it
The emotional side of procrastination
Simple ways to start keeping promises to yourself
🎧 Listen, reflect, and be gentle with yourself while you grow.
28 Jan 2026
25 in 25: Forgiving Parents: Letting Go of Who You Needed Them to Be
Comment: if you could describe the poem in this episode in one word, what would it be?
An honest conversation about no contact, emotional neglect, and generational trauma — without blame. This episode explores boundaries, forgiveness, and what healing can look like when love and distance coexist.
Link to Oprah episode mentioned:
https://youtu.be/cK7EJgILMIk?si=oJFHZz9OrMiScOQf
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