RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3 -- Rendered At Sat, 23 May 2026 03:49:32 +0000 Self-Love Society https://redcircle.com/shows/self-love-society en-US All rights reserved. therapeutic safe space and recharging station. Come converse with us. Sit down for a weekly debriefing with a licensed therapist and a life coach. Dialog with us as we discuss hot button topics that rock and root the black community. Tony Gillon Jr. M.Ed. LPC and Nkiru the Love Guru will meet weekly to discuss ways to keep a healthy mental space in a hectic modern world from the black male and female perspective. The Self-Love Society is a collective that cultivates the practice of self-love and encouragement of growth for all those involved. Nkiru Cherie Welcome to The Self-Love Society podcast – a space where healing, growth, and candid conversation come together. Hosted by licensed therapist Tony Gillon Jr. M.Ed., LPC, and life coach Nkiru the Love Guru, this dynamic duo brings you an insightful and engaging weekly discussion that tackles the issues and topics that matter most to the Black community. In every episode, Tony and Nkiru explore the complexities of mental health, personal growth, relationships, and self-love, offering valuable perspectives and actionable advice. They engage in open, unfiltered conversations about how to navigate life's challenges, from the everyday pressures of modern life to the deeper, more intricate issues facing Black men and women. Their mission is to encourage healing, build mental resilience, and foster emotional wellness for listeners, with a unique focus on both the Black male and female experience. Whether you're looking for practical tools to maintain a healthy mindset, seeking guidance on overcoming personal obstacles, or simply in need of inspiration to keep moving forward, The Self-Love Society has something for you. This podcast is more than just words – it's a movement. It’s about embracing self-love, prioritizing mental well-being, and supporting each other in our shared journey of growth. Tune in each week for thought-provoking discussions, empowering messages, and a collective call to elevate the practice of self-love and personal development. Join the Self-Love Society today – where growth is encouraged, self-love is celebrated, and every voice is heard. 0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3 Welcome to The Self-Love Society podcast – a space where healing, growth, and candid conversation come together. Hosted by licensed therapist Tony Gillon Jr. M.Ed., LPC, and life coach Nkiru the Love Guru, this dynamic duo brings you an insightful and engaging weekly discussion that tackles the issues and topics that matter most to the Black community.

In every episode, Tony and Nkiru explore the complexities of mental health, personal growth, relationships, and self-love, offering valuable perspectives and actionable advice. They engage in open, unfiltered conversations about how to navigate life's challenges, from the everyday pressures of modern life to the deeper, more intricate issues facing Black men and women. Their mission is to encourage healing, build mental resilience, and foster emotional wellness for listeners, with a unique focus on both the Black male and female experience.

Whether you're looking for practical tools to maintain a healthy mindset, seeking guidance on overcoming personal obstacles, or simply in need of inspiration to keep moving forward, The Self-Love Society has something for you. This podcast is more than just words – it's a movement. It’s about embracing self-love, prioritizing mental well-being, and supporting each other in our shared journey of growth.

Tune in each week for thought-provoking discussions, empowering messages, and a collective call to elevate the practice of self-love and personal development. Join the Self-Love Society today – where growth is encouraged, self-love is celebrated, and every voice is heard.

]]> episodic no Nkiru Cherie cheriemiller86@gmail.com yes full Ep. 9 | A Weekend of Celebration! Ep. 9 | A Weekend of Celebration! 9 2 Nkiru Cherie Nkiru and Tony are back again and this time we are discussing Father's Day and Juneteenth! We celebrate a historical weekend and dive into dialogue about how both of these days impact the Black Community as a whole. Recap last week's and Present new Affirmations and Journal Prompts. Come on in for a good conversation. Nkiru and Tony are back again and this time we are discussing Father's Day and Juneteenth! We celebrate a historical weekend and dive into dialogue about how both of these days impact the Black Community as a whole. Recap last week's and Present new Affirmations and Journal Prompts. Come on in for a good conversation.

]]> <p><strong>Nkiru</strong> and <strong>Tony </strong>are back again and this time we are discussing Father&#39;s Day and Juneteenth! We celebrate a historical weekend and dive into dialogue about how both of these days impact the Black Community as a whole. Recap last week&#39;s and Present new Affirmations and Journal Prompts. Come on in for a good conversation.</p> 2ca7a331-8785-4491-8c5c-52db1808f413 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/cf15e4a3-8c3c-4fd3-9c9d-f5d995a8298a Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:05:00 +0000 7865 yes full Ep. 8 | What is Pure Anyway? Ep. 8 | What is Pure Anyway? 8 2 Nkiru Cherie Tony and Nkiru discuss Purity culture and how it effects women and men in todays age. We discuss random memories from childhood and conversational topics on Facebook. We debate the bonnet and recap our affirmations and journal prompt from last week. We give new weekly prompts affirmations and journal prompts for this week. Come on in and laugh with us. Tony and Nkiru discuss Purity culture and how it effects women and men in todays age. We discuss random memories from childhood and conversational topics on Facebook. We debate the bonnet and recap our affirmations and journal prompt from last week. We give new weekly prompts affirmations and journal prompts for this week. Come on in and laugh with us.

]]> <p><strong>Tony</strong> and <strong>Nkiru</strong> discuss Purity culture and how it effects women and men in todays age. We discuss random memories from childhood and conversational topics on Facebook. We debate the bonnet and recap our affirmations and journal prompt from last week. We give new weekly prompts affirmations and journal prompts for this week. Come on in and laugh with us.</p> 84056462-0c82-4b19-afd2-b79d60244643 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/bc73b7c0-0bc7-433c-9c0c-a25f9e56c088 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:05:00 +0000 8711 yes full Ep. 7 | Reclaiming Your Time and Protecting your Mental Health Ep. 7 | Reclaiming Your Time and Protecting your Mental Health 7 2 Nkiru Cherie Nkiru and Tony get into a candid conversation about things that are on our mind both spirituality and current events. We recap our weekly journal prompt and affirmations from two weeks ago and bring new ones for this week. We discuss the importance of carving out space for your mental health and where we should draw the boundary lines. This conversation is a flow you don't want to miss. Press play and lets start the show. Nkiru and Tony get into a candid conversation about things that are on their minds both spirituality and current events. We recap our weekly journal prompt and affirmations from two weeks ago and bring new ones for this week. We discuss the importance of carving out space for your mental health and where we should draw the boundary lines. This conversation is a flow you don't want to miss. Press play and lets start the show.

]]> <p><strong>Nkiru</strong> and <strong>Tony</strong> get into a candid conversation about things that are on their minds both spirituality and current events. We recap our weekly journal prompt and affirmations from two weeks ago and bring new ones for this week. We discuss the importance of carving out space for your mental health and where we should draw the boundary lines. This conversation is a flow you don&#39;t want to miss. Press play and lets start the show.</p> d1fe411e-8cd7-471e-9937-c31b80da3496 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/4b4e3e09-7b2e-420a-a4b4-8bca844fa390 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:05:00 +0000 10675 yes full Ep. 6 | It's a Crab Boil.... The Crabs are in the Bucket. Ep. 6 | It's a Crab Boil.... The Crabs are in the Bucket. 6 2 Nkiru Cherie Hey Family Welcome back! Tony and Nkiru talk about the concept of crabs in the bucket in the black community. We unravel this phenomenon and get to the root of this issue. We recap the affirmations and journal prompt from last week and give new ones for this one. Come on in and listen to us talk about all of this and some current events as well. I promise its a good time. Let's starts the show. Hey Family Welcome back! Tony and Nkiru talk about the concept of crabs in the bucket in the black community. We unravel this phenomenon and get to the root of this issue. We recap the affirmations and journal prompt from last week and give new ones for this one. Come on in and listen to us talk about all of this and some current events as well. I promise its a good time. Let's starts the show.

]]> <p>Hey Family Welcome back! <strong>Tony</strong> and<strong> Nkiru</strong> talk about the concept of crabs in the bucket in the black community. We unravel this phenomenon and get to the root of this issue. We recap the affirmations and journal prompt from last week and give new ones for this one. Come on in and listen to us talk about all of this and some current events as well. I promise its a good time. Let&#39;s starts the show. </p> 1657213a-9d6f-434b-b48b-b7496f98e825 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/038bf3be-bfad-468d-8430-76fefae26337 Sun, 23 May 2021 12:05:00 +0000 3520 yes full Ep. 5 | Reliving the realities of Rockwood Ep. 5 | Reliving the realities of Rockwood 5 2 Nkiru Cherie Nkiru and Tony are back again for another self-love Sunday with the society. They discuss current events that are taking place at their alma mater Rockwood School District. Being graduates of a Desegregation program in 21st century has its pros and cons let talk about it. We have new weekly affirmations and journal prompt for our self work. Nkiru and Tony are back again for another self-love Sunday with the society. They discuss current events that are taking place at their alma mater Rockwood School District. Being graduates of a Desegregation program in 21st century has its pros and cons let talk about it. We have new weekly affirmations and journal prompt for our self work.

]]> <p><strong>Nkiru</strong> and <strong>Tony</strong> are back again for another self-love Sunday with the society. They discuss current events that are taking place at their alma mater Rockwood School District. Being graduates of a Desegregation program in 21st century has its pros and cons let talk about it. We have new weekly affirmations and journal prompt for our self work.</p> ca504ef5-539b-4c3e-ba4f-a956dc21e708 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/46e9b4bd-2d89-4707-87f1-654199c94392 Sun, 16 May 2021 12:05:00 +0000 6185 yes full Ep. 4 | Is the black male voice overly censored? Ep. 4 | Is the black male voice overly censored? 4 2 Nkiru Cherie Tony and Nkiru are back again for another self-love Sunday with the society. They discuss current events and dialogue about the black male voice. Is it censored? over policed? undervalued? Taking account of some influential black men and their POV on topics that we all experience. We have new weekly affirmations and journal promo for our self work. Tony and Nkiru are back again for another self-love Sunday with the society. They discuss current events and dialogue about the black male voice. Is it censored? over policed? undervalued? Taking account of some influential black men and their POV on topics that we all experience. We have new weekly affirmations and journal promo for our self work.

]]> <p><strong>Tony</strong> and <strong>Nkiru</strong> are back again for another self-love Sunday with the society. They discuss current events and dialogue about the black male voice. Is it censored? over policed? undervalued? Taking account of some influential black men and their POV on topics that we all experience. We have new weekly affirmations and journal promo for our self work.</p> 1c3e6ea0-b9bc-4e56-91a6-58f96f8b9737 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/4b1dad91-d729-4e13-9500-821e9c06505d Sun, 09 May 2021 12:05:00 +0000 6618 yes full Ep. 3 | What's on your plate!? Ep. 3 | What's on your plate!? 3 2 Nkiru Cherie Nkiru and Tony discuss the concept of taking things on your plate that are edifying or not to your mental soul. We check in with each other and recap thoughts on last week's affirmations and journal prompt. New weekly check ins are given in the form of journal prompts and affirmations. Nkiru and Tony discuss the concept of taking things on your plate that are edifying or not to your mental soul. We check in with each other and recap thoughts on last week's affirmations and journal prompt. New weekly check ins are given in the form of journal prompts and affirmations.

]]> <p><strong>Nkiru</strong> and <strong>Tony </strong>discuss the concept of taking things on your plate that are edifying or not to your mental soul. We check in with each other and recap thoughts on last week&#39;s affirmations and journal prompt. New weekly check ins are given in the form of journal prompts and affirmations.</p> 6fc9d7cd-c80c-4f37-a39b-b50bdfacc775 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/047c05b7-fb1a-4f85-b6db-abb4c24205f9 Sun, 02 May 2021 12:05:00 +0000 5145 yes full Ep. 2 | Fresh off Sabbatical Ep. 2 | Fresh off Sabbatical 2 2 Nkiru Cherie Whew, what a start to 2021! Every now and then you just have to take a step back. Tony and Nkiru catch up and discuss all of the events that have taken place in the first quarter of 2021. New Journal Prompt and Affirmations Whew, what a start to 2021! Every now and then you just have to take a step back. Tony and Nkiru catch up and discuss all of the events that have taken place in the first quarter of 2021. New Journal Prompt and Affirmations

]]> <p>Whew, what a start to 2021! Every now and then you just have to take a step back<strong>. Tony </strong>and <strong>Nkiru</strong> catch up and discuss all of the events that have taken place in the first quarter of 2021. New Journal Prompt and Affirmations</p> c6086764-c6e9-448f-90cb-460b1f25d6ff https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/7487a090-ad5e-4d78-8650-6c4195a032ae Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:05:00 +0000 6016 yes full EP. 1 | New Year, New Me...Again. EP. 1 | New Year, New Me...Again. 1 2 Nkiru Cherie Happy New Year! Welcome to Season Two of the Self Love Society Podcast! Tony and Nkiru are back again with conversations about resolutions, current events and our personal definitions of what "fairly attractive" is. Brand new Affirmations and Journal prompts are back for the new year along with a lot of laughs and banter. Happy New Year! Welcome to Season Two of the Self Love Society Podcast! Tony and Nkiru are back again with conversations about resolutions, current events and our personal definitions of what "fairly attractive" is. Brand new Affirmations and Journal prompts are back for the new year along with a lot of laughs and banter.

]]> <p>Happy New Year! Welcome to Season Two of the Self Love Society Podcast! <strong>Tony</strong> and <strong>Nkiru</strong> are back again with conversations about resolutions, current events and our personal definitions of what &#34;fairly attractive&#34; is. Brand new Affirmations and Journal prompts are back for the new year along with a lot of laughs and banter.</p> 5e2281cb-217c-4e28-9d79-3256c78d03d7 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/50f59b60-8fc9-4997-9c0d-efc6cbcbf6ce Sun, 03 Jan 2021 13:05:00 +0000 6350 yes full Ep. 7 | Making History in 2020 Ep. 7 | Making History in 2020 7 1 Nkiru Cherie Nkiru and Tony discuss what the experience of being a first generation college student was like. They answer some hard hitting questions on the matter while giving advice to those who are about to embark on this journey. New Journal prompt and Affirmations are given for this week. Nkiru and Tony discuss what the experience of being a first generation college student was like. They answer some hard hitting questions on the matter while giving advice to those who are about to embark on this journey. New Journal prompt and Affirmations are given for this week.

]]> <p>Nkiru and Tony discuss what the experience of being a first generation college student was like. They answer some hard hitting questions on the matter while giving advice to those who are about to embark on this journey. New Journal prompt and Affirmations are given for this week. </p> d926c04f-d2b0-4b35-9511-70a21159ae91 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/d3057f30-22b5-4941-99c2-66dbdd387579 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 13:05:00 +0000 7819 yes full Ep. 6 | Shoot Your Shot Ep. 6 | Shoot Your Shot 6 1 Nkiru Cherie Tony and Nkiru talk about the concept of shooting your shot. All of the aspects that going to shooting a good shot and how to properly rebound a missed shot. Brand new helpful affirmations and journal prompt for the week. Tony and Nkiru talk about the concept of shooting your shot. All of the aspects that going to shooting a good shot and how to properly rebound a missed shot. Brand new helpful affirmations and journal prompt for the week.

]]> <p>Tony and Nkiru talk about the concept of shooting your shot. All of the aspects that going to shooting a good shot and how to properly rebound a missed shot. Brand new helpful affirmations and journal prompt for the week.</p> cea723ec-0b18-404f-a3ca-3a8150ed6f68 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/3a451ead-fd76-4cd8-8e40-c41137b25c46 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 13:05:00 +0000 6546 yes full Ep. 5 | You Don’t Eat No Chicken? Ep. 5 | You Don’t Eat No Chicken? 5 1 Nkiru Cherie Nkiru and Tony talk about the dynamics of food in the African- American culture. What its like being a vegetarian or a vegan during the holidays. And strategies to cope with making a different lifestyle choice that deviates from family traditions. Brand new helpful affirmations and journal prompt for the week. Nkiru and Tony talk about the dynamics of food in the African- American culture. What its like being a vegetarian or a vegan during the holidays. And strategies to cope with making a different lifestyle choice that deviates from family traditions. Brand new helpful affirmations and journal prompt for the week.

]]> <p>Nkiru and Tony talk about the dynamics of food in the African- American culture. What its like being a vegetarian or a vegan during the holidays. And strategies to cope with making a different lifestyle choice that deviates from family traditions. Brand new helpful affirmations and journal prompt for the week.</p> cd2a2238-36fa-462a-af2a-134a1137fbf5 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/7710ae5e-cd60-4027-8074-82c378dc876a Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:05:00 +0000 7024 yes full Ep. 4 | I'm Triggered Ep. 4 | I'm Triggered 4 1 Nkiru Cherie Tony and Nkiru discuss some things that are triggering. What it means to be triggered and what to do when you are in a triggering state. Brand new helpful affirmations and Journal prompts for the week. Tony and Nkiru discuss some things that are triggering. What it means to be triggered and what to do when you are in a triggering state. Brand new helpful affirmations and Journal prompts for the week.

]]> <p>Tony and Nkiru discuss some things that are triggering. What it means to be triggered and what to do when you are in a triggering state. Brand new helpful affirmations and Journal prompts for the week.</p> fa092e89-d26c-404a-b291-d94cf2f245c3 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/9052dbdc-f414-4be5-9486-954bbcbc78c1 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 13:05:00 +0000 5158 yes full Ep. 3 | Great Expectations Ep. 3 | Great Expectations 3 1 Nkiru Cherie Tony and Nkiru discuss the expectations that can be placed on a person, by others and yourself. They discuss how they can be helpful or harmful. New Journal Prompt and Affirmations to push us to the next week. Welcome Self-Lovers, the session is in! Tony and Nkiru discuss the expectations that can be placed on a person, by others and yourself. They discuss how they can be helpful or harmful. New Journal Prompt and Affirmations to push us to the next week. Welcome Self-Lovers, the session is in!

]]> <p>Tony and Nkiru discuss the expectations that can be placed on a person, by others and yourself. They discuss how they can be helpful or harmful. New Journal Prompt and Affirmations to push us to the next week. Welcome Self-Lovers, the session is in!</p> 844d83be-9fa4-46ce-894f-5a36b55a3f45 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/1403589b-e5a9-4ac6-9c8f-bf6b08b3f364 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 13:05:00 +0000 6868 yes full Ep. 2 | But Still I Rise Ep. 2 | But Still I Rise 2 1 Nkiru Cherie Nkiru and Tony discusses resilience and the ability to cope with difficult situations. We give new affirmations and journal prompt to help you guys with exercising good resilience practices. Nkiru and Tony discusses resilience and the ability to cope with difficult situations. We give new affirmations and journal prompt to help you guys with exercising good resilience practices.

]]> <p>Nkiru and Tony discusses resilience and the ability to cope with difficult situations. We give new affirmations and journal prompt to help you guys with exercising good resilience practices.</p> e0ddfb21-b5ce-456e-85ab-312a24ec8177 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/51ed1ed7-0672-45d6-9c36-f8bb2899f34e Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:05:00 +0000 5860 yes full Ep. 1 | The Black Vote Ep. 1 | The Black Vote 1 1 Nkiru Cherie Tony and Nkiru discusses the complexities of voting and the importance of The Black Vote. Tony and Nkiru discusses the complexities of voting and the importance of The Black Vote.

]]> <p><span>Tony and Nkiru discusses the complexities of voting and the importance of The Black Vote.</span></p> 2805f19c-bd48-4f5b-a192-33075f802f02 https://redcircle.com/shows/0427cb7c-f604-4568-9553-b3cb592491c3/episodes/8abbc8aa-7cb8-41dd-9b8d-13f4395db4c1 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 13:05:00 +0000 3980 yes