I know I’m Crazy podcast, hosted by Master Life Coach, Naja Hall focuses on divorce, coparenting, steparenting and mental health by putting a light-hearted spin on very serious topics.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Naja chats with Belle, a Wife, Mom, Stepmom and the daughter of an alienated father about unraveling the murky waters of her parents' divorce and the years of estrangement from her father. In a turn of events, she reconnected with her father..but at a cost.
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Knowing yourself, accepting your role and showing compassion in a blended family with Naja Hall
Host Bree Gordon talks with Master Stepfamily and Family Life Coach, Naja Hall. Naja hosts the popular podcast, "I Know I'm Crazy", and is the Founder of VIP Stepmom and Blended and Black. In this episode, Naja talks about the value of self-awareness when entering in a blended family, particularly as it relates to generational and childhood trauma.
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Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
The storm has cleared and Naja is ready to strike back at the Toxic Tammy's in our lives. She chats with Dr. Glenna Anderson about WHY we need to get back at toxic people and why we're afraid to set boundaries against them.
Visit Dr. Glenna online at https://www.drglenna.com/
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Naja explores the lessons in the recent back-to-back deaths of her grandparents....who were in blended families!
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Naja delves into her duality as a Coach and a woman. Recently triggered by a toxic interaction with a dumdum, she gives her tried and tested tools to rid herself of an energy vampire's stench. This is a must-listen for anyone that has the misfortune of learning to silence a constant negative force or a high conflict person.
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
During a candid and TOTALLY impromptu chat with her Husband, Tony, Naja is challenged on her popular method of helping people align their expectations with their reality in order to kill anxiety. Tony believes that our expectations can control our reality. In the most peaceful married quarrel ever, Tony and Naja come to a happy medium that works for everyone.
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Back on Episode 26, April easily became a stepmom fan favorite and she's back to give IKIC listeners some advice as only she can! This time April is dishing on her relationship with someone's baby daddy and she gives other stepmoms keen advice on how to make their lives that much more peaceful!
Be sure to listen to Episode 26 before you enjoy this one. Thank me later!
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Naja chats with Priscilla Appeaning, founder of The Stepmums Club of London. Cilla is responsible for the viral video produced by BBC that forged a tense conversation between biomums and stepmums. In a spirited conversation, Cilla and Naja dug deep into high-conflict coparents, getting ignored by baby mamas, and the cycle of trauma.
ABOUT CILLA: At age 27, I married a man who had two children from two different women- both whom disliked me in very unique ways. I went from all hands on deck to depressed and angry with my husband, the Birth mothers, and my husband's family. Through it all, I developed a platform called The Stepmums Club to help me work out how to navigate the poo of blended families and then ended up helping other Birthmums and Stepmums become just as unapologetic as I am. I am now 32 happily married with 3 birth children and 2 stepkids.
Connect with Cilla www.instagram.com/thestepmumsclub
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Naja chats about the race revolution that's happening as we speak! George Floyd's murder seems to have sparked another round of enraged citizens as the United States protests police brutality and the obvious disparity between black lives mattering and deep-seeded racism. The popular podcast host also talks about the foundations of White Supremacy and the reason its' being dismantled before our very eyes. To check out Naja's recent blog on the topic, visit https://wp.me/p7c3xR-2qL. To watch this episode on youtube visit, https://youtu.be/hWEFxxlvp64
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
In this solo episode, Naja discusses child support quarantine drama, her theory on the hardships of marriage, and she helps a torn Dad on Reddit to determine if he's the as$hole of his blended family. To check out more about Naja and her podcast, visit www.NajaHall.com
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Finally, Anthony is the creator of The Divorce Course and The Custody Course. These online programs provide clients with all the tools they need to master their case without paying legal fees
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Addressing the slaughter of #AhmaudArbery, Naja accepts an interesting challenge from her White friends. When implored to offer tips on how to be more sensitive, Naja tapped an outspoken friend, Eddie Eads to encourage his fellow White Americans to adopt a different perspective. HERE are the reading materials mentioned during the show.
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Naja decides to braid her hair and Tony helps her. Men get surveyed on why they didn't commit to certain women. This episode is funny, genuine, and honest. Watch it on youtube for quirky visuals.
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Naja chats about the girlfriend snafus of this year's NFL draft picks as she explores online dating during times of pandemic, social distancing, and isolation. Hint: This is the BEST time to find iLove! If you want to watch this episode and all the cool visuals on youtube visit, https://youtu.be/WbCGAPFA-F8
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Naja Hall, host of I Know I'm Crazy podcast hosts a special edition episode. If you want to WATCH this episode, visit https://youtu.be/c41KI2PWZJ8. Naja chats with family law attorney Alison Macdonald about what to do if your coparent is not social distancing. She also shares some advice with a worried mom on the #AskNaja segment. To subscribe to the podcast and check ALL of the episodes, visit https://najahall.com/podcast.
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
In the wake of #coronavirus, we will be posting new episodes each Tuesday. We will keep this schedule until the world opens back up. Against the grain, Naja shares some new hilarious segment ideas. She also introduces 2 of her stepkids in a fun snippet. To join in a segment of #AskNaja, email podcast@najahall.com! Let's conquer corona together!
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Typically, Naja releases a podcast episode every other Tuesday, but these are not typical times. Today's date is March 19, 2020 and the world is in the middle of a deadly pandemic. COVID-19, or the coronavirus, as it is commonly called, has caused mass hysteria around the globe. This flu-like illness causes damage to the upper respiratory tract and has taken thousands of people under. Because there is no treatment, cure, and it is highly contagious, society has been instructed to practice social distancing and we are under strict orders to quarantine ourselves.
As a blended family coach, Naja held an Emergency Town Hall to answer community questions regarding coparenting, shared custody during these extenuating circumstances. This interactive episode includes an open Q&A from people from all over the world in many unique situations.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
I had an awesome chat with Jaynay C. Johnson, MFT. She is an award-winning teen therapist, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. She owns Teen Talk, premier therapy practice and educational company as well as the co-founder of The Black Brain Campaign. She was named in Huffington Post as one of the 10 black female therapists to know. She is a sought after speaker on teen emotional issues. Featured as a media personality that has written or been featured by Thriveworks, Essence, Philadelphia Tribune, and more. She holds a BS degree from Delaware State University and an MA degree from La Salle University. To learn more about her visit www.teentherapytalk.com
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Naja chatted with Family Law attorneys Kristen and Sam about everything custody related! The Custody Queens are such a down-to-earth dynamic duo. They were so sweet on the show but they're sharks in the courtroom. They spilled some invaluable tea about how to WIN your case, how to make sure your lawyer fires you and the science behind picking the right attorney.
Kristen and Sam envisioned a team that offers sophisticated legal analysis, combined with a unique, individual and personal approach based on the belief that everyone involved in a divorce or custody case should be treated with respect and compassion.
Each case, each party, each child, and each opposing party is unique and requires its own individual approach, strategy and action plan. Attorneys, nor cases, are “one size fits all”, and that is important to remember when making decisions that affect your future, your children, and your livelihood. Additionally, an attorney should always tell you what you need to hear rather than what you want to hear. That is what separates the Custody Queens from other attorneys.
At the end of the day, this is your case and your life. The attorney you choose should provide you with the tools, education, and representation necessary to achieve your goals. Our clients learn how to achieve the most beneficial outcomes for their children, and set themselves up for success as parents for years to come.
Visit the Custody Queens online
www.instagram.com/custodyqueens
www.facebook.com/custodyqueens
www.twitter.com/custodyqueens
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Naja chats with money expert Larvizo about the older generation and how our aging parents' lack of planning will affect our households.
Larvizo Wright currently lives in Chattanooga, TN with his wife, Brinkley, and two children, Layla and Logan. Larvizo has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, an MBA from Capella University, and is a licensed CPA Larvizo currently serves as Director of Corporate Audit at Unum which is a publicly-traded, Fortune 500 company. Larvizo also serves as President of Urban League - Young Professionals of Chattanooga, Vice State Director of East TN for Phi Beta Sigma, Fraternity, Inc., and as Minister of Music at his church. In Larvizo’s free time he loves to spend time with his family and dog, Wrigley (a Golden Doodle), reading, exercising, and helping other become more comfortable with financial literacy and discipline. Last but not least Larvizo enjoys writing blogs through on his website, https://beupwright.com/. “In all that you do seek to Be Upwright!”
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Does it seem like your stepchild is afraid to like you? This All-Star cast episode covers Loyalty Binds in a unique way because we get to hear from notable industry experts. Also, download the loyalty binds FREE eBook> https://www.vipstepmom.com/loyalty-binds-ebook/
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
In the premiere episode of Season TWO of IKIC, Stepfamily Coach Naja Hall decides to go on a journey of self-discovery. While on holiday vacation in her hometown Memphis, TN she sat down with her Mom, Dad and twin sisters to chat about her upbringing and the things that shaped her into the woman that leads a burgeoning media empire. After 42 years of marital bliss, Naja's parents Nate and Nancy also give their off-the-cuff advice on how to make it last. Her sister Nadia, a successful playwright shares insight on entrepreneurship and helping our kids start a business. Season TWO of I Know I'm CRAZY with Naja Hall is going to be bold, soft, fun and electric!
Visit www.NajaHall.com for more info and to connect with Naja's work.
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Naja and actor Tomike Ogugua talk about his role on Power, being a dad, finding love and so much more! This was a very high energy, fun interview!
Tomike Ogugua is a Nigerian American Actor based in NYC. He is a father to a young daughter that balances his career with the demands of fatherhood. Look for Tomike in Season 6 “Power” in his recurring role as Marshal Macedon.
@tomikeog IG @TomikeLee Twitter @Tomike Ogugua FB
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
I had a chance to chat with a real-life girlfriend April. In this comfy episode we have a BM/SM role-play exercise and ultimately decide if April should quit while she's ahead or give love a chance.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Naja chats with fellow Southern Belle and badass, Ashley Nicole Russell. The sad fact is that many of our marriages end and have devastating effects. Ashley-Nicole Russell, is a lawyer advocating for a more collaborative approach to work through this grief-filled process. She exposes divorce for what it is: A broken system that is breaking children, families, and employees. Her book, The Cure for Divorce Culture, contains the recipe for a healthy life through divorce. Her innovative approach is changing the divorce culture for generations to come!
Visit Ashley online at Www.anrlaw.com
@anrlaw
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
I had a chance to chat with Emili Wadkins, the creator of The Unapologetic Stepmom Facebook Group. We spoke about the common misconceptions of new stepmoms, how to really identify a high conflict mom and how she has managed to remain Unapologetic. Be sure to show her some love and stop by Emili's pages, Facebook Group and Instagram.
Join www.VIPStepmom.com for access to all of our tools curated and created just for Stepmoms.
Check out Emili's write up on the blog!
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Today I sat down with Ali Wilkes of StepCoupling.com to chat about the challenges of running a stepfamily business while having adult stepkids. She is also a child advocate and we dug deep on foster and adoptive parenting as compared to stepparenting. They are surprisingly similar but respectfully very different. Ali also gives us some insight on loyalty binds and how to connect with conflicted stepchildren. Visit VIPStepmom.com to sign up for exclusives!
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Naja is stunned as guest, Kirsten Cobabe teaches new tactics to deal with the spirited teen years. Kirsten Cobabe is a social worker who specializes in supporting families through the waves of adolescence. She combines the powerful of mindfulness with a modern approach from which to see teenagers in a whole new light.
Visit Kirsten online at www.raisingunicorns.co
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
I chat with Bill Gobin, a dad that gave up his cushy life in LA to move to the coal mines of the midwest. He has gone to family court 47 times and represented himself 17 times. Spoiler Alert: He has custody of both of his girls! To learn more about Bill visit his website,https://www.billgobin.com/
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
Naja chats on how to go gracefully end a relationship. We have all felt duped by man to whom we’ve given our all…only to get peanuts in return. We then go on a rampage, attacking him, the things he loves and his entire being….all the while neglecting the fact that THIS MAN HAS A RIGHT TO PURSUE HIS VERSION OF HAPPINESS! And, sadly we may no longer be a part of his vision for his present and (foreseeable) future. OUCH!
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Host, Naja chats about her own high-conflict family experiences and shares coping mechanisms for handling baby mama drama. Check out her book www.GirlBye.info to learn more about the system she mentions in the podcast. Also visit www.VIPStepmom.com for more info on overcoming stepmom woes.
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Naja chats with comedian and single dad Kenny Warren on how he has turned his experience with divorce, co-parenting, kidnapping and raising two sons into a hilarious stand-up routine. Kenny resides in NYC with his son. For more info on Kenny, visit https://www.facebook.com/kwabm/
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
If I could chose a co-mother, it would be Shoni. She is so cool! So evolved! As so drama-free. My guest Shoni was uber honest about her humble beginnings as a coparent and now she'd bend over backwards just to see her family blend. Surprisingly (sarcasm), it's not always BioMom that causes the drama!
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
This episode is a bit wonky. I forgot to turn my mic on and there was a weird internet connection. The CONTENT and MESSAGE were so powerful that I just had to post it. I'm chatting with Tim Watson, founder of Blendcridible and an around great fella. As a 2nd time Stepdad, he helps shed light on the REAL difference between Team SM and Team SD and he offers a perspective that might help some families have an attitude shift. For more info on Tim and his work, visit https://blendcredible.com/
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Keep it real. Had you known all the struggles, hardships and pressure that can accompany Stepmotherhood, would you still have moved forward with your relationship? Well, I asked the internet and they responded in FULL FORCE. The answers were pretty brutal. To check out the blog page, visit https://www.vipstepmom.com/say-yes/.
And follow my new page on IG @VIPStepmom
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
I realized that many of fellow StepSistas (stepmoms+sisterfriends) listen to me because of my approach to stepmomming. After careful thought, planning and execution, I created a space just for us. It's a site where I am pouring all of my stepmom tools, resources and content in one private community. There's a discussion forum where you can post anonymously and we even have Group Coaching sessions.
Please visit https://www.vipstepmom.com/ TODAY to sign up! And if you've actually read this, here's a 10% off discount for ya. Use code LAUNCH10 during checkout!
Email me with any issues, questions or concerns at info@vipstepmom.com
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
I recently chatted with my friend Brian Barnett. He is not only an expert on Borderline Personality Disorder, he's actually rid himself of the terrible disorder that plagues 4% of Americans. This podcast takes an in-depth look at BPD and the people that it affects. Brian is proof that there is hope beyond borderline.
To learn more about Brian, visit www.blendedandblack.com/podcast
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
This week Naja chats with the founder of Erasing Family, Ginger Gentile. According to www.Erasingfamily.org, in the US alone, over 22 MILLION PARENTS are being erased from their children’s lives after divorce and separation. Ginger offers tips on how to cope as an erased family member and how to handle your child when they come back. Read more https://www.blendedandblack.com/podcast-010-erasing-family/
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Naja chats with Danisha Braugun about the "Marcia Complex" a phenomenon that occurs when our close friends begin to envy our accomplishments. If you want to read more visit www.blendedandblack.com/podcast-marcia-complex
Danisha Baughan (Dani) is a New York State certified school and mental health counselor. Harlem native, Dani is a busy mom of two girls. In her spare time, she volunteers with the NAACP and Take Care of Harlem organizations. She is a documentary filmmaker, a frequent contributor to many online publications and she hosts Chat N Chew, a social reconstruction and relationship building forum.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Naja chats with Psychotherapist and abuse survivor, Anita Bentata. She hails from Australia and she shares her own experiences with abuse and how she has turned her life experiences into a life-changing platform.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Naja talks with Coach Jennifer Arnise about her unique perspective on Toxic Motherhood and how to recognize it. She drops some powerful gems that may anger some and liberate others. Check out the write up at https://wp.me/p7c3xR-2dQ
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
I chat with Brenda Ockun, the publisher of Stepmom Magazine. She's been a Stepmom for over 15+ years and she gave the most organic and REAL advice on how to come out on top! She's always been a friend (in my head) and this was the 1st time we've actually ever spoken and OMG, Brenda is literally amazing. Grab your notepad because she is offering advice that we all need to hear! Check out the blog write up here! https://wp.me/p7c3xR-2dJ
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Host, Naja Hall shares her personal 14 stepmom affirmations. This is not exactly Deepak Chopra style BUT you'll certainly be jolted back into the present. Play this on repeat when you need a boost! The affirmations can be found at https://wp.me/p7c3xR-2dm
Monday Apr 01, 2019
Monday Apr 01, 2019
Are you dealing with a nasty ex, stepkid or anyone that speaks negativity into your life? Most of us have come across people with harmful personalities and we just can't seem to shake them. Naja talks with future Ph.D. and addiction specialist, Chris Wilkins (@do.your.dailies) about ways to overcome conflict-based anxiety and how to kick that bad person outta your head. This episode literally felt like a motivational chat with a longtime friend!
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
I couldn't wait until the premiere date next week to share something! The IKIC podcast line up is AMAZING!!! I recently chatted with the Pompeo's for their online series Parenting After Divorce. I was able to be transparent and quite open in this interview and I thought it would be a great opener to the first season of IKIC! If you'd like to see all of the experts, visit www.raisingblendedfamilies.com
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Host, Naja Hall pops in to talk about I Know I'm Crazy and what to expect from our very 1st season! Please subscribe NOW because the 1st episode will be posted April 1st (it's not an April Fool btw).