episode 311
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features Actors Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, and Terrence Howard of The Best Man, The Best Man Holiday and The Best Man: Final Chapters. In this special episode, Stacy chats with each guest about letting go of control, their relationship with time, self-forgiveness, and the experience of playing these beloved characters in The Best Man: The Final Chapters.
morris chestnut, harold perrineau and terrence howard on letting go of control, forgiving yourself and the best man final chapters
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features actors Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, and Terrence Howard of The Best Man, The Best Man Holiday and The Best Man: Final Chapters. In this special episode, Stacy chats with each guest about letting go of control, their relationship with time, self-forgiveness, and the experience of playing these beloved characters in The Best Man: The Final Chapters.
the supplementals:
“it’s learning to forgive yourself for the things that you had no choice in the making.”
— terrence howard
episode 310
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features spiritual teacher and co-author of the Seven Secrets to Healthy, Happy Relationships - Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Don and Stacy discuss communication in romantic relationships, things to consider before placing blame on our partners, and the importance of honoring personal commitments so our relationships with others can thrive in honesty, love, and freedom.
don miguel ruiz jr on learning to communicate and honoring personal commitments
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features spiritual teacher and co-author of the Seven Secrets to Healthy, Happy Relationships - Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Don and Stacy discuss communication in romantic relationships, things to consider before placing blame on our partners, and the importance of honoring personal commitments so our relationships with others can thrive in honesty, love, and freedom.
the supplementals:
“forgiveness is the moment you no longer wish the past was any different”
— don miguel ruiz jr
episode 309
On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have iridologist, detox therapist and Stacy’s eldest cousin, Cindy Davis! Stacy and Cindy dive deep into the misconceptions of dieting, actual healthy foods versus foods that are marketed to us and Cindy shares information about parasites and how they affect our bodies and brains.
cindy davis on the misconceptions of dieting, superfoods to incorporate in our lives, and how parasites affect our bodies and brains
on this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have iridologist, detox therapist and Stacy’s eldest cousin, Cindy Davis! Stacy and Cindy dive deep into the misconceptions of dieting, actual healthy foods versus foods that are marketed to us and Cindy shares information about parasites and how they affect our bodies and brains.
the supplementals:
“understand that you need to be aware of everything you're putting in your body so therefore if you choose to put it in your body, you're choosing to put it in your body and you know whats it’s doing to you and you also know how to handle it”
—cindy davis
episode 308
On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have: philanthropist, educator, and founder of Happy Period, Chelsea VonChaz who is changing the way we experience our bodies and the relationships we have with our periods. Chelsea and Stacy dive deep into discussing the shame associated with buying period products, journaling about your menstrual cycle to learn your body better, and helping girls and women create healthy habits for a healthier period.
chelsea vonchaz on healthy relationships with your period and how lifestyle changes can help your period flourish
on this week’s episode of human2human with stacy ike, we have: founder of Happy Period, Chelsea VonChaz who is changing the way we experience our bodies and the relationships we have with our periods. chelsea vonchaz and stacy discuss the shame associated with buying period products, journaling about your menstrual cycle to learn your body better, and creating healthy habits for a healthier period.
the supplementals:
how can I be a better advocate for my body?
— reflection question
episode 307
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features Author, Businesswoman, Bonus Mom, and Financial Educator, Tiffany Aliche aka The Budgetnista. Tiffany and Stacy discuss what finances can, and should look like at different stages in life, what to do during times of great loss, and how to plan ahead and know when to make a financial pivot.
tiffany aliche on saving money during a recession and financially preparing for different stages in life
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features Author, Businesswoman, Bonus Mom, and Financial Educator, Tiffany Aliche aka The Budgetnista. Stacy and Tiffany discuss understanding your finances in your twenties, thirties, forties and fifties +, what to do during times of great loss, and how to plan ahead and know when to make a financial pivot.
the supplementals:
What part of your finances have you been afraid to address?
— reflection question
episode 306
On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have licensed therapist, father, husband, and thought leader, Kier Gaines! Kier and Stacy dive deep into the curiosity of friendships: how they change over the years, updating your friends about your life changes, and the excitement of attending friend therapy.
kier gaines on navigating new friendships, nurturing older friendships and staying curious about what relationships teach us about ourselves
On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have licensed therapist, father, husband, and thought leader, Kier Gaines! Kier and Stacy dive deep into the curiosity of friendships: how they change over the years, updating your friends about your life changes, and the excitement of attending friend therapy.
the supplementals:
“how have you shown up in your friendships in the past, and how do you want to show up in them moving forward?
— today’s reflection
episode 305
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features Gretchen Rubin, creator of the Happier App and a best-selling author of The Happiness Project, Better than Before and Inner Calm. She is also the creator and host of The Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast. Gretchen and Stacy talk about the various characteristics of the four tendencies, the misconception of happiness, and unwinding the knot between expectations in relationships and your internal happiness.
gretchen rubin on the four tendencies framework and reimagining expectations with yourself and others
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features Gretchen Rubin, creator of the Happier App and a best-selling author of The Happiness Project, Better than Before and Inner Calm. She is also the creator and host of The Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast. Gretchen and Stacy talk about the various characteristics of the four tendencies, the misconception of happiness, and unwinding the knot between expectations in relationships and your internal happiness.
the supplementals:
how have expectations influenced your communication style and relationship with others…and yourself?
—note to self
episode 304
On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have: powerhouse musician, actress and author Kelly Rowland. Kelly and Stacy dive deep into pivoting throughout her career, not being afraid to ask for help, how to show up for those who have experienced the loss of a parent, and her new book Always with You, Always with Me.
kelly rowland on developing self-trust, not being afraid to learn new skills, and her new book always with you, always with me
On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have: powerhouse musician, actress and author Kelly Rowland. Kelly and Stacy dive deep into pivoting throughout her career, not being afraid to ask for help, how to show up for those who have experienced the loss of a parent, and her new book Always with You, Always with Me.
the supplementals:
“the truth is when we look at ourselves in the mirror at the end of the day and you say, did i do everything it was in my day to be as successful as i want it to be….and if you can say yes….you’re doing the damn thing!”
— kelly rowland
episode 303
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features the father behind Beleaf in Fatherhood - Glen Henry. Glen’s a husband and father who has documented his journey transitioning from a musical artist to a stay-at-home dad via social media. Glen and Stacy discuss how to choose what’s best for you, how to trust and effectively communicate in a relationship, and the reward behind connecting, confronting and understanding your inner child.
glen henry on connecting with your inner child to better your adult relationships
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features the father behind Beleaf in Fatherhood - Glen Henry. Glen’s a husband and father who has documented his journey transitioning from a musical artist to a stay-at-home dad via social media. Glen and Stacy discuss how to choose what’s best for you, how to trust and effectively communicate in a relationship, and the reward behind connecting, confronting and understanding your inner child.
the supplementals:
“i'm trying to protect my inner child and i'm also trying to challenge my inner child because i know that all the things that are scary and dangerous aren't necessarily bad.”
— glen henry
episode 302
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features holistic psychologist, therapist, intergenerational trauma expert, and Columbia University professor - Dr. Mariel Buque! Dr. Mariel Buque and Stacy discuss the tools to heal generational trauma, the importance of giving yourself grace, and ways to invite curiosity and compassion into the process of being a cycle breaker.
dr.mariel buque´ on healing intergenerational trauma, being a cycle breaker, and dismantling guilt.
This week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike features holistic psychologist, therapist, intergenerational trauma expert, and Columbia University professor - Dr. Mariel Buque´! Dr. Mariel Buque´ and Stacy discuss the tools to heal generational trauma, the importance of giving yourself grace, and ways to invite curiosity and compassion into the process of being a cycle breaker
the supplementals:
what’s the last thing you learned about yourself through a romantic or platonic relationship?
episode 301
On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have artist, designer, a multi-hyphenated creative, and the first black photographer to shoot a vanity cover- Dario Calmese joining us! Dario and Stacy discuss the power behind expanding one’s curiosity in order to understand themselves, the relationships in your life and the world around you.
dario calmese on embodying curiosity as a path to consciousness, self-love, and deeper relationships
Welcome back to Season 3 of human2human! On this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike, we have Dario Calmese joining us! Dario is a multi-hyphenated creative, and the photographer behind Viola Davis’s iconic Vanity Fair cover, who is also the first black photographer to shoot for the magazine. Dario and Stacy discuss the power behind expanding consciousness and curiosity in order to understand yourself, the relationships in your life, and the world around you.
the supplementals:
“what will you do now knowing what you now know?”
— dario calmese
episode 212
This is my favorite question of the season, and now it’s my turn. The last thing I forgave myself for was assuming that my need for control was because I was a bad person. I have been sitting with this a lot in therapy and bringing up moments that I noticed I needed things to go “my way” and I really beat myself up about this. I thought it was because I wasn’t flexible or I was what we call a “control freak” but I’ve been learning that the need comes from a deep rooted fear from childhood. I’m still in the process of unpacking it all but that realization gave me the space to release my shame and even more so, my control because I didn’t need it as much as I thought I did. It’s a powerful thing when we give ourselves permission to understand who we are deeper without judgment. All of a sudden, grace abounds and forgiveness for ourselves and for others is more abundant than ever. I wish that for you friends and I will continue to wish that for us all.
With love and gratitude, Stace
bozoma saint john on putting respect on your power, gifts and life
on this week’s episode of human2human with stacy ike, we have author and chief marketing officer at netflix, bozoma saint john joining us! bozoma and stacy discuss being a supportive friend through grief, loving yourself unconditionally and her reimagined definition of professionalism.
SONG OF THE EPISODE | mood4eva by beyonce
BOOK OF THE EPISODE | dare to lead by brene brown
“I just wonder why we don't give ourselves the same grace …..and still be in love”
— Bozoma Saint John
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EPISODE 212 REFLECTION QUESTION
QUESTION | what is the last thing you forgave yourself for for the first time?
this is my favorite question of the season, and now it’s my turn. the last thing i forgave myself for was assuming that my need for control was because i was a bad person. i have been sitting with this a lot in therapy and bringing up moments that i noticed i needed things to go “my way” and i really beat myself up about this. i thought it was because i wasn’t flexible or i was what we call a “control freak” but i’ve been learning that the need comes from a deep rooted fear from childhood. i’m still in the process of unpacking it all but that realization gave me the space to release my shame and even more so, my control because i didn’t need it as much as i thought i did. it’s a powerful thing when we give ourselves permission to understand who we are deeper without judgment. all of a sudden, grace abounds and forgiveness for ourselves and for others is more abundant than ever. i wish that for you friends and i will continue to wish that for us all.
with love and gratitude, stace
episode 211
James Bland On Letting Go of the Desire to be Liked and Having the Audacity to Believe that Your Dreams Can Be a Reality
james bland on letting go of the desire to be liked and having the audacity to believe in your dreams
this week on human2human with stacy ike, we are joined by multi-layered creative and a dear friend of the show, james bland! james and stacy take a deep dive into what it means to have “audacity.” the audacity to be great, the audacity of letting go of the desire to be liked, and the audacity to turn your dreams into your reality.
SONG OF THE EPISODE | kinda love by teamarr
BOOK OF THE EPISODE | untamed by glennon doyle
“i'm a huge advocate of being a student of your craft of always learning and growing and studying and those things so it’s not to say create as if you don't have any growth or that you can't be better but just...have the audacity to believe that your shit is good”
— james bland
EPISODE 211 REFLECTION QUESTION
QUESTION | am i taking my gifts for granted?
STACY’S RESPONSE |
currently, no. have i in the past? absolutely!! and you know why? fear, that's it (STALE FACE) i’m sorry but i refuse to let fear (something that builds up in my head) take away from the joy of living my gift out loud. i’m not saying it's an easy commitment, but I believe that it is 100% worth it. take you time, overcome the lies in your head, and stand TALL in your humanness -- we will be here waiting for you when you are ready.
xx
episode 210
The ever-thoughtful actress, activist, and all-around badass Sophia Bush joins us for this week’s episode of human2human! We dive into the power of discerning friendships, how perfectionism causes more harm than good, and the importance of releasing shame and forgiving yourself for silence.
sophia bush on dismantling perfectionism and releasing shame
the ever-thoughtful actress, activist, and all-around badass sophia bush joins us for this week’s episode of human2human! we dive into the power of discerning friendships, how perfectionism causes more harm than good, and the importance of releasing shame and forgiving yourself for silence.
SONG OF THE EPISODE | next to me by imagine dragons
BOOK OF THE EPISODE | tribes by seth godin
“i decided to change my mentality to think i don't even want to try to be perfect, i just want to commit to being in progress.”
— sophia bush
EPISODE 210 REFLECTION QUESTION
QUESTION | how do you show up for your friends when you are in a hard place in your life?
STACY’S REPLY |
i love this because it’s less of a passive question and truly a deep reflection. i believe showing up for friends in the midst of our worries is a practice. sometimes we won’t get it right. sometimes ego, fear, and pain creep in to feed us narratives that distract us from the wonderful opportunity of service. this is where self-awareness plays a major role. are you making someone else’s moment about you? are you scared to be happy for others because you think it takes something away from you? these are the limiting beliefs and lies that muddle the chance of showing up genuinely and intentionally for others. i learned a long time ago that if i want to get myself off my mind, i need to love on someone else. true friendships are built during highs and lows, so if you are struggling with this reflection, really sit with it. ask yourself what is coming up for you and be willing to investigate the root while knowing your worthiness does not need to be challenged in the process. sending you lots of love friends!
xx
episode 209
This week, we are joined by Nollywood actress, producer, and humanitarian, Dakore Egbuson! In this special conversation, we explore the difficulty of navigating a career in the arts, how to raise daughters to be independent, open thinkers, and finding God within you. Plus, we talk about the painful reality of SARS and marching in the streets alongside a new generation of Nigerian leaders.
dakore egbuson-akande on finding the god within you through curiosity and compassion
this week, we are joined by nollywood actress, producer, and humanitarian, dakore egbuson! in this special conversation, we explore the difficulty of navigating a career in the arts, how to raise daughters to be independent, open thinkers, and finding God within you. plus, we talk about the painful reality of SARS and marching in the streets alongside a new generation of nigerian leaders.
SONG OF THE EPISODE | colonial mentality by fela kuti
BOOK OF THE EPISODE | power of awareness by neville goddard
EPISODE 209 REFLECTION QUESTION
QUESTION | what limiting beliefs are currently holding you back?
STACY’S REPLY |
sometimes i sit with my dreams and think, i don’t have the tools or wit to make “all this happen.” i am very aware of those thoughts and so when they happen, i remind myself that if i didn’t have the wit, i wouldn’t have the dream. i am working to believe this wholeheartedly everyday because seriously, why would we get these dreams and visions if we weren’t fit to accomplish them??? the key is not to get stuck on what the dream looks like and hold on to how it feels. do you feel alive? do you feel whole? do you feel in service? In your purpose? well then...leave those limits behind and KEEP GOING!!! THIS video always encourages me in my times of doubt. once you watch it, i would love for you to pass it on :))
episode 208
We are honored to be joined by New York Times Best Selling author, Neale Donald Walsch on this week’s episode of human2human with Stacy Ike! Join Stacy and Neale as they discuss dismantling fear, reimagining God as pure love, and how understanding can replace forgiveness. Don’t forget to check out Neale’s new book The God Solution today!
new york times best seller neale donald walsch on reimagining god as pure love and the synergy between understanding and forgiveness
we are honored to be joined by new york times best selling author, neale donald walsh on this week’s episode of human2human with stacy ike! join stacy and neale as they discuss dismantling fear, reimagining god as pure love, and how understanding can replace forgiveness. don’t forget to check out neale’s new book The God Solution today!
SONG OF THE EPISODE | god in me by mary mary
BOOK OF THE EPISODE | the god solution by neale donald walsch
watch the video interview
“guilt and shame have no place in the human experience…”
— neale donald walsch
EPISODE 208 REFLECTION QUESTION
QUESTION | is it possible that we have misunderstood god completely, and based our behaviors, and interactions with each other, on a model of god that is simply inaccurate?
STACY’S REPLY |
I HAVE TO WRITE THIS ONE IN ALL CAPS PEOPLE BECAUSE WHAT A QUESTION!! I THINK IT'S COMPLETELY POSSIBLE TO MISUNDERSTAND GOD AND I THINK I HAVE DEFINITELY DONE IT. THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE BEEN UNLEARNING AND UNWINDING PARTS OF MY BELIEFS THAT WERE BURIED IN GUILT AND SHAME AND NOTHING COULD HAVE PREPARED ME FOR THIS FREEDOM. THE FREEDOM TO LOVE DIFFERENTLY AND DEEPER. TO EMBRACE THE UNKNOWN TO FORGIVE FASTER AND LISTEN MORE. OUR IMAGE OF GOD AFFECTS THE WAY WE SEE EACH OTHER AND IF WE CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT GOD LOVES US UNCONDITIONALLY, HOW CAN WE EVER LOVE OURSELVES OR EACH OTHER THAT WAY? QUESTIONS LIKE THESE ARE WHERE THE BEAUTIFUL WORK IN MY LIFE BEGAN! XO
episode 207
Best Selling Author of The Vanishing Half and The Mothers, Brit Bennett joins us this week on human2human with Stacy Ike for a conversation on the nuances of identity, the misconceptions of the creative process, and how fiction can help us explore lives other than our own.
new york times bestseller brit bennett on taking small steps to accomplish big wins and giving yourself grace in the midst of new experience
best selling author of the vanishing half and the mothers, brit bennett joins us this week on human2human with stacy ike for a conversation on the nuances of identity, the misconceptions of the creative process, and how fiction can help us explore lives other than our own.
SONG OF THE EPISODE | have mercy by eryn allen kane
BOOK OF THE EPISODE | the vanishing half by brit bennett
watch the video interview
“i used to sit down when I was revising and be like okay, i have to change all of these things in the draft, and this is going to make it better ...and now it just has to be 2% better. i don’t have to fix every problem. i just want to make it a tiny bit better than what it was.”
— brit bennett
EPISODE 207 REFLECTION QUESTION
QUESTION | what do we do with the traits that we inherit from childhood, and how do we deal with them once we’ve left that home behind?
STACY’S REPLY |
I love this question because it’s not something you can immediately answer. You have to sit in the question and in the experiences beyond this question to really answer honestly. Thankfully, I have had a few months to ponder my thoughts here and what I noticed is I took a lot of my upbringing to college (very normal) and started tweaking things little by little through the different people I met. We all have judgments about others and I believe most of that is rooted in fear, lack of understanding or lack of experience. When you connect with someone on a personal level it’s very different from judging them in your head. Every person I met that was “different” than me, challenged me in a critical way. I was either leaning more into my beliefs through a new perspective or deconstructing it. The third option I recently have fallen in love with is having the capacity to hold space for both, my experience and someone else's without judging either. That's where I have found the most love, the most understanding and the most progress. This is one of those questions, that our lifetime experiences will keep answering and I love it!
episode 206
XiXi Yang on becoming an authentic storyteller, owning our stories, and cross cultural allyship.
xixi yang on becoming an authentic storyteller, owning our stories, and cross cultural allyship
on this episode of human2human with stacy ike, we have the pleasure of speaking to journalist, tv personality, and entrepreneur xixi yang! xixi and stacy explore what it means to imbue authenticity in storytelling, the importance of cross-cultural allyship, and the power of human connection.
SONG OF THE EPISODE | what’s next by drake
BOOK OF THE EPISODE | the artist's way by julia cameron
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“as much as i want to be a storyteller, i also realized that i can’t tell stories authentically without honoring my own.”
— xixi yang
EPISODE 206 REFLECTION QUESTION
QUESTION | what parts of yourself have you abandoned in order to be liked?
STACY’S REPLY |
this is a question I started asking myself two years ago and recently even more. as I have been peeling back layers getting closer to my authentic self, I am relearning to love the parts of myself that I have abandoned. currently, I'm reckoning with my indecisiveness and the fact that a lot of it comes from my need to please. my first reaction to a situation is usually to make a decision that's easier for everyone instead of the decision that's easier for myself. the more I learn to make decisions for myself, I have also had to become comfortable with disappointing others in the process, in order not to abandon myself. on one end it's an amazing new reality and on the other hand, it's still hard work!! regardless, I refuse to let go of this commitment. It's not always easy, and I don't always get it right but the commitment to express myself as my authentic self is worth every bit of the journey. what about you, what have you abandoned about yourself?
episode 205
michell clark on the importance of daily affirmations, self-love and second chances
on this week’s episode of human2human with stacy ike, we are joined by writer, digital strategist, and affirmations enthusiast michell clark! together stacy and michell discuss positive self-talk, tools to build trust with and for yourself, and our favorite topic this season: forgiveness.
SONG OF THE EPISODE | ‘100 Degrees’ by tobi lou
BOOK OF THE EPISODE | ‘keep it 100’ by michell clark
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“i think it's important to take time to just think about the person you want to be and instead of saying you aspire to be that person just say that you can already become that person; you can be that person now.”
— michell clark
EPISODE 205 REFLECTION QUESTION
QUESTION | i want you to write down one affirmation and commit to looking at it, repeating it and believing for the next 7 days!
STACY’S ANSWER | my affirmation for the next 7 days will be EVERYTHING IS WORKING OUT FOR ME!
episode 204
quddus on unlocking your true purpose through the hero’s journey
this week’s episode features’ television host, media coach, and a personal mentor of mine: quddus! In this very special conversation, stacy and quddus discuss his’ turning point 'at mtv and explore the depths of transformation in all of its forms: personal, professional, spiritual, and more.
SONG OF THE EPISODE | bet by remix by talib kweli ft. mos def, jay-z, kanye west & busta rhymes
BOOK OF THE EPISODE | the hero’s journey by joseph campbell
“it was a really important thing for me to learn that whenever there is disappointment in something not working out we’ve have to feel it to heal it..so that then we are complete with the experience.”
— quddus
watch the video interview
EPISODE 204 REFLECTION PROMPT | make a list of three things that bring you fulfillment right now?
STACY’S ANSWER |
three things that bring me fulfillment right now? whew! one is really incredible song lyrics. lyrics that make me laugh, cry, pause, or call a friend. the second thing is reflecting on my relationships. the people that love me and the people i’m privileged to love. i always feel instantly grateful when i think of the people that have crossed my path and are in my path thus far. and lastly, reading a book that really speaks to me. currently i have a pile of 6 books I want to read, and all i’m thinking about is re-reading untethered soul by michael a. singer hahah. i will probably do that but in the meantime, i am absolutely buying this episode’s book recommendation, the hero’s journey by joseph campbell. if you get to it first, let me know your thoughts!