If you think that protecting your peace is all about cutting people off and avoiding conflict, this episode of the Love Your Life Podcast, with hosts Calvalyn Day and Elizabeth White might give you a few things to think about.

They discuss the importance of self-awareness, the active nature of maintaining peace, and the myths surrounding it. They also encourage you to pursue peace actively and to savor moments of tranquility in their lives.

Key Takeaways

• Protecting your peace is an active and intentional choice.
• Self-awareness is crucial for recognizing when you are at peace.
• Peace is not passive; it requires effort and discernment.
• Avoiding conflict does not equate to protecting your peace.
• Setting healthy boundaries is essential for maintaining peace.
• Peace is a practice that needs to be cultivated over time.
• Resting without guilt is a vital part of protecting your peace.
• You can pursue peace in various aspects of your life, not just relationships.
• Recognizing and savoring moments of peace is important for well-being.
• Maintaining peace requires responsibility and action on your part.

In this episode of the Love You to Life podcast, Elizabeth White and Calvalyn Day explore the concept of 'quiet cracking,' a term that describes the subtle internal deterioration of one's spirit, particularly among women of color in the workplace.

They discuss the emotional toll of job insecurity, the importance of self-awareness, and the cultural expectations that often lead to resilience at the cost of mental health. The hosts emphasize the need for individuals to reconnect with themselves, focus on future growth, and create systems that support their well-being. They also highlight the significance of investing in black women in the workplace, asserting that when they rise, everyone benefits.

quiet cracking, workplace wellness, emotional health, women of color, self-awareness, resilience, job insecurity, mental health, cultural expectations, personal growth

Get to know your hosts a little better as we pull back the curtain on our group chat and TikTok DMs. From Keke Palmer’s reminder to always bet on yourself, to why curating your FYP matters for your mental health, we’re talking pop culture, personal growth, and the power of laughter. We’ll touch on everything from choosing a career that matches the life you want, to navigating church hurt, to how humor and authenticity keep us grounded. Think of this episode as equal parts inspiration, real talk, and the joy of laughing through it all.

In this episode of the Love You The Life Podcast, hosts Calvalyn Day and Elizabeth White discuss the importance of recognizing and evaluating pain in our lives. Recognizing the difference between tolerating pain with a purpose, and meaningful outcome versus pain without purpose. Catch personal anecdotes and insights from a licensed mental health therapist and a certified coach on how societal conditioning affects our ability to set boundaries and prioritize our needs. Take this mental nudge to reflect on your own experiences and consider the impact of your choices on the amount of joy and peace that you experience personally and in your relationships.

Work-life balance? For high achievers, it’s a myth. In this episode, sisters Elizabeth White and Calvalyn Day get real about why chasing balance keeps ambitious women stuck — and how work-life flow can help you protect your mental health, boost productivity, and create harmony in every area of life. From cultural context to energy flow, you’ll get practical coaching tips and personal growth strategies to help you feel good in both your career and your calling.

Some dreams don’t die—they just get buried under bills, burnout, and OPP, OTHER PEOPLE'S PROBLEMS. In this episode, we’re unpacking the real reasons women abandon their God-given dreams and what it takes to breathe life back into them.

We talk about how comfort zones, fear, and responsibilities quietly push our purpose to the back burner—and how to know the difference between God refining your dream and you settling for less.

If you’ve been feeling like it’s too late or you’ve missed your shot, this one’s for you.

You’ll learn:

• Why not pursuing your dream might actually be disobedience

• How to take small steps without losing sight of the big picture

• What to do when discouragement comes from the people closest to you

• The confidence-building power of action

• And how to revisit your past victories when doubt creeps in

This is your reminder that God didn’t give you a dream just to watch it fade away. You weren’t put here just to pay bills and die.

You're quick to throw out some moldy cheese, but what about those moldy thoughts, Sis?!?

Join us as we discuss the importance of decluttering not just physical spaces but also mental spaces.

We're talking about mental clutter, its costs, and how it affects decision-making and emotional well-being. From keeping your thoughts aligned to your goals to letting go of past beliefs and traditions that no longer serve us.

Take some time to clear the clutter to make room for a life you'll actually love living.

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Episode 2: Soft Girl Living - Embracing a Softer Life

Goodbye ride-or-die go-to girl, hello soft living! And we're not just talking about that Instagram version of soft life that may or may not fit into your budget, we're talking about lifestyle upgrade that prioritizes joy, peace, and nervous system health over the traditional "strong Black woman" stereotype.

This week we're talking about:

• Defining "soft girl living" as making joy and peace a priority, not necessarily having luxury services
• How the "strong Black woman" motif is being replaced by the "92% going soft girl living"
• How we have personally gotten over the overextending habits that it feels like we were born with
• Challenging societal expectations that Black women should always accommodate others
• The new experience of "soft girl Christianity" and setting boundaries in your church (yes, we're going there)

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