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I Talk To Myself Sometimes

Antoinette Arrington

Sometimes the only way to see it clearly… is to say it out loud. I Talk To Myself Sometimes is where Antoinette Arrington unpacks the life that shaped her — and talks through the woman she’s still becoming. Each episode is sparked by the nostalgic soundtrack of the 90s, revisiting the songs that carried us through first loves, heartbreaks, and grown woman lessons we didn’t even know we were learning. This podcast is for anyone who finds themselves lost in thought, processing life out loud, or

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Joe’s “All The Things (Your Man Won’t Do)” (1996):...

I Talk To Myself Sometimes ·

2025/11/05

This reflective episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes revisits Joe’s “All The Things (Your Man Won’t Do)” (1996) — a sensual 90s R&B classic that blurred the line between emotional availability and performance. Through an intimate lens, we explore how young Black men of that era often expressed vulnerability through seduction, and what that taught us about love, awareness, and the emotional evolution that still challenges relationships today.

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Janet Jackson’s “That’s the Way Love Goes”: Presence...

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2025/11/04

In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette revisits Janet Jackson’s 1993 masterpiece “That’s the Way Love Goes.” Through a soft, confessional lens, she explores how Janet redefined sensuality for an entire generation — shifting it from performance to presence, from spectacle to ease. This reflection dives into the art of soft seduction, feminine self-possession, and the evolution of what it means to feel safe in your own desire.

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00:02:27

Brandy’s “I Wanna Be Down”: Emotional Labor and the...

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2025/11/02

Released in 1994, “I Wanna Be Down” by Brandy carried the sweetness of young affection — that earnest desire to connect, to care, and to be seen as enough.But listening now, there’s something deeper beneath the smooth rhythm and calm confidence: the quiet emotional labor of wanting to support someone who doesn’t yet know how to support themselves.In this episode of I Talk to Myself Sometimes, we explore how this song mirrors the early conditioning of care — how many of us learned to give before we

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00:02:53

Shai’s “If I Ever Fall in Love”: The Sound of Pure...

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2025/11/01

Released in 1992, “If I Ever Fall in Love” by Shai captured the simplicity and sincerity of early ‘90s R&B — when harmony and honesty were enough to make a song unforgettable.In this episode of I Talk to Myself Sometimes, we revisit what made this song so timeless: its pure expression of desire before ego, status, or performance got in the way. It’s a reflection on what it meant to love with intention — when affection still felt hopeful, vulnerable, and real.Through this nostalgic lens, we explore

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00:03:05

Soul For Real’s “Candy Rain” : Nostalgia, Innocence...

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2025/10/31

When “Candy Rain” by Soul For Real dropped in 1994, it felt like sunlight in sound—pure, tender, and full of promise. It was a time when love still felt simple, when admiration didn’t need to be analyzed, and when innocence made us bold enough to sing our feelings out loud.In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette Arrington revisits the boyish sincerity of “Candy Rain” and explores what it teaches us about emotional presence and playfulness.As adults, revisiting this classic R&B

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00:03:23

TLC’s “Creep”: Liberation, Desire, and Emotional...

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2025/10/30

When TLC dropped “Creep” in 1994, the world heard silk pajamas, brass horns, and quiet rebellion. But underneath the beat was something deeper — a story about agency, emotional neglect, and the complicated ways women respond when love stops feeling safe.In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette Arrington revisits TLC’s Grammy-winning anthem through the lens of emotional intelligence, self-preservation, and autonomy. What once sounded like scandal now reads like survival — a woman

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00:03:58

Usher’s “Nice & Slow”: Lessons We Took Too Literally

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2025/10/29

1998. Usher’s “Nice & Slow” taught teenage boys about charm, flirtation, and the language of desire.In this episode, Antoinette Arrington revisits the song with a confessional lens, reflecting on how early ideas about love and intimacy have shaped men and women differently into their 40s.This episode explores the lingering effects of youthful fantasies, emotional growth disparities, and the ways these patterns make dating and connection in adulthood both challenging and illuminating.

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00:04:42

Maxwell’s “Ascension”: Adoration, Presence, and...

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2025/10/28

1996. Maxwell’s “Ascension” gave listeners a masterclass in reverence, presence, and emotional care.In this episode, Antoinette Arrington reflects on how Maxwell exhibited the ability to cherish and honor a woman — and how that mindfulness shaped his own mind, body, and spirit. She also explores why many men in their 40s still struggle with this form of emotional expression, often believing it contradicts masculinity, and how embracing presence and attentive care elevates relationships.

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00:02:37

Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love”: The Freedom We Were...

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2025/10/27

1992. Mary J. Blige gave us “Real Love” — an anthem that felt like power but carried a quiet plea for peace.In this episode, Antoinette Arrington reflects on the layers beneath the beat: the longing to be set free through love, and the realization that freedom is something only we can give ourselves.This reflection explores moving from dependency to self-recognition, from hope to liberation, and the courage to finally stop settling.

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00:03:13

“You Make Me Wanna” — Usher (1997): The Gray Area...

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2025/10/25

When Usher dropped “You Make Me Wanna” in 1997, it felt like a smooth confession — a man caught between two loves. But years later, it reads like a deeper story about temptation, self-awareness, and the moments when curiosity exposes what comfort conceals.In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette Arrington unpacks the gray area between attraction and alignment — and how sometimes, the real decision isn’t about who you choose, but who you become in the process.

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00:02:56

“Don’t Walk Away” — Jade (1992): When Letting Go...

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2025/10/25

When Jade released “Don’t Walk Away” in 1992, it sounded like heartbreak. But years later, it feels like clarity — a woman finding her voice between connection and self-worth.In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette Arrington reflects on the moment between asking someone to stay and realizing peace often begins with release. Because love doesn’t always mean holding on — sometimes, it means learning when to let go with grace.

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00:02:38

“Come & Talk to Me” — Jodeci (Remix): The Courage to...

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2025/10/24

There was a time when asking someone to talk felt like the most intimate act of all. Jodeci’s “Come & Talk to Me (Remix)” captured that moment — when interest met intention, and connection felt both tender and bold. In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette Arrington unpacks the quiet power of vulnerability — and how the courage to approach, listen, and be seen still defines the truest kind of intimacy.

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00:05:43

“Beauty” — Dru Hill (1998): Admiration, Restraint,...

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2025/10/23

1998. Dru Hill released “Beauty” — a song that taught us how admiration can be tender, restrained, and profoundly intimate. In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette Arrington dissects the emotions behind the melody: the quiet recognition of love from afar, the suspended space between yearning and access, and the self-reflection that comes with time. “Beauty” isn’t just about someone else — it’s about what their presence awakens in us, and how we learn to see ourselves more clearly

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00:03:43

Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor”: The Love That Was Never...

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2025/10/22

When Lauryn Hill released “Ex-Factor” in 1998, we thought it was about heartbreak — about loving someone who wouldn’t love you back the same way.But time has shown us the truth beneath the melody:This song wasn’t just about loss, it was about forbidden love.It was the sound of loving someone who belonged elsewhere — of wanting a love that was never fully yours.In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette unpacks the hidden truth behind Lauryn Hill’s haunting ballad — the quiet

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00:02:22

Mary J. Blige’s “I Can Love You”: When You Stop...

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2025/10/21

When Mary J. Blige released “I Can Love You” in 1997, it became an anthem for women who loved hard and stood loyal — even when they weren’t the one being chosen.But time changes how we hear things.In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette revisits Mary’s soulful confession and reflects on what happens when love turns into competition.It’s a conversation about worth, comparison, and the quiet truth that no woman should ever feel like she has to compete with another for love that’s

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00:05:04

Mint Condition’s “Pretty Brown Eyes”: Lessons in Soft...

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2025/10/20

Before there was the phrase “soft life,” there was “Pretty Brown Eyes.”Mint Condition didn’t just sing about heartbreak — they gave us a masterclass in emotional honesty and growth through melody.In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette revisits “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)” and explores how this classic 90s slow jam evolved from a song about desire into a reflection on self-awareness, boundaries, and what it means to outgrow certain versions of love.In this episode you’ll

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00:04:01

Groove Theory’s “Tell Me”: When Clarity Becomes...

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2025/10/19

Before situationships had a name, Groove Theory gave us “Tell Me.”It was more than a 90s slow jam — it was emotional maturity in disguise.In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette revisits “Tell Me” and breaks down how this smooth groove evolved from a song about attraction to a quiet manifesto on communication, boundaries, and self-worth.In this episode you’ll hear: • How Amel Larrieux’s voice redefined feminine power and vulnerability • The shift from flirtation to

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00:05:43

SWV’s “Weak”: When Love Feels Like Surrender

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2025/10/18

When SWV released “Weak” in 1992, it became the anthem for every girl who ever lost her composure in the presence of someone who made her heart skip.But underneath its sweet harmonies and flawless runs, “Weak” is a confession — an emotional unraveling of what it feels like to give in to love, to lose your cool, and to risk your balance for something that feels bigger than logic.In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette unpacks the language of surrender that shaped so many 90s love

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00:04:11

112’s “Cupid”: The Difference Between Being Loved and...

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2025/10/15

When 112 sang “Cupid”, they gave us a love song wrapped in pleading and promise — a tune about wanting to be believed, wanted, and held accountable to the truth of someone’s words. This episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes sits with that tension: the place between a declaration and the proof that follows.We’ll break the song down line by line and listen for the ways “Cupid” taught a generation to measure love by faith, endurance, and hopeful insistence. We’ll talk about what it meant to believe in

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00:15:07

Aaliyah’s One In A Million: The Blueprint for...

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2025/10/14

When Aaliyah released “One In A Million” in 1996, it didn’t sound like anything else. It was sleek, futuristic, and sensual without ever being loud about it.Timbaland’s beats hit like heartbeats, Missy’s pen told a love story that felt new, and Aaliyah’s voice — soft, assured, untouchable — redefined what feminine power could sound like.Back then, it was the soundtrack to every teenage crush and quiet moment in your bedroom mirror.But now, as a 40-something woman, it feels like something deeper — a

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