I Talk To Myself Sometimes

When D’Angelo released “Lady” in 1995, it felt like an instant classic — smooth, soulful, and intimate in a way that made every woman want to be the one he was singing about. Back then, it was just a vibe — that neo-soul groove that felt like slow dancing under a streetlight.But now, as a 40-something woman hearing it again, “Lady” hits on a whole different frequency. It’s not just about romance — it’s about being seen, chosen, and cherished without performance. It’s about the kind of love that

When Tevin Campbell sang “I’m Ready to love you forever…”, some of us were too young to even know what that kind of readiness meant. It was 1993 — we were teens feeling butterflies, not the weight of real commitment.But now, listening in our 40s, “I’m Ready” sounds like something deeper — an anthem for emotional availability, softness, and learning how to trust love again after heartbreak.In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, I sit with Tevin’s timeless ballad and unpack what readiness for

When SWV dropped “Right Here (Human Nature Mix)” in 1993, it was everything — that perfect blend of nostalgia and newness. The Michael Jackson sample wrapped their harmonies in something familiar yet completely their own.Back then, it felt like pure magic — the soundtrack to braids, roller skating, first crushes, and Saturday mornings cleaning the house with the radio turned all the way up.But now, as a 40-something woman, listening hits different. What once sounded like a love song feels more like

Sometimes love catches you by surprise after the biggest heartbreak you think you've ever had to endure and it feels like an invitation to validate and affirm all of the ideas of yourself that previous relationship called into question.Inspired by “Have You Ever” by Brandy.

Happiness begins with embracing the fact that you’re HUMAN. After that, the ways you define…and experience it…will be endless!