In episode 40, Rachel shares a touching story about how the space in friendship allows room for compassion to bloom. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 39, Quincy shares a story about his journey to a little slice of heaven named St. Helena. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 38, Kyelaya shares a story about finding freedom in the foreign and comfort in the uncomfortable. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 37, Sahmia shares a story about a transformational solo trip abroad. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Rae tells a story about how a budding long-distance relationship was a push to find love on the other side of fear. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox.

Shainah shares a story about how coming to the end of old ways is sometimes the surest gateway to new beginnings. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Sosina shares a story about extending the alms of her own kindness, and forgiveness, to her younger self. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Swazi shares a story about her struggle with forgiveness following the end of an unfaithful marriage. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 32, Chineze shares a beautiful story about the arduous journey to choosing and cherishing her body and blackness. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 31, Teni shares a story about dispelling past projections about her body that she unconsciously carried into the future. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 30, Bat'sé navigates the different thoughts and feelings about her changing body, while simultaneously changing countries. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 29, following the end of a toxic marriage, Tanji shares a story about dismantling the illusions of what truly makes a fulfilling life. Show notes: If you have experienced narcissistic abuse or any type of abuse, one of the best things you can do is educate yourself. Learning the signs to be aware of helps you see clearer and is the beginning of your journey towards healing. "The wound is the place where the light enters you." - Rumi Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 28, Nneka Julia shares a story about the surprising ending to an explosive relationship. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 27, Jamila shares a story about the strenuous journey of undoing and ending destructive beliefs about beauty, validation, and self. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Natachi Mez shares a story about her evolutionary relationship with hair and how she’s moved from feeling shame and self-doubt to having a full-blown love affair. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Amelia shares a story about how suffering an unexpected injury made her change her mind and strengthen her faith. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Nailah shares a story about redefining her idea of the perfect family and what it means to be a good mother to herself and her daughter. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Gigi shares a story about her chosen family and how they’ve served as a reflection of who she is and who she’s striving to be. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Ama shares a story about the triumphs and tribulations faced along the quest to reconnect with her maternal family following her mother’s passing. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 21, Shaloma shares a story about the healing power of sex and its inevitable, yet still surprising, limitations. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.