Checking In with Michelle Williams

Replay: Checking In_ Brave, But Human_ Winning, Losing & Showing Up Anyway 12.06.2026 30min

The Black Effect Presents... Checking In! On this heartfelt solo episode of Checking In, Michelle Williams gets real about what it means to be brave in a world that feels heavy. From celebrating wins while acknowledging global unrest… to processing disappointment after the Grammy Awards… Michelle opens up about the tension of being grateful and grieving at the same time. Two things can be true: you can thrive personally while the world feels chaotic. She shares behind-the-scenes moments from performing at Campbell Hall, attending an intimate dinner hosted by Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, and reflecting on loss, legacy, and perseverance. She also speaks candidly about missing a Grammy win to Buena Vista Social Club—and how to handle disappointment without letting it define you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay: Checking In w the Power of Presence 04.06.2026 31min

The Black Effect Presents... Checking In with Michelle Williams. In this solo episode, Michelle discusses the importance of showing up for your people, despite what you have going on. She also shares her travel chronicles for the week and makes an honest and raw confession. Check in to this episode if you're struggling to balance being present with yourself and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking In Replay_ The Boujee Banker 19.05.2026 41min

Previously recorded   In this Checking In replay, Michelle and Raquel Curtis (aka The Boujee Banker) are holding you accountable for your money management. The Boujee Banker tells us her story of the struggle that led her to become a financial advisor. She also gives us tips to change our spending habits and take steps towards financial freedom. CHECK IN to this episode if you want to get your money right this year!   For access to the Boujee Banker’s classes, visit: https://www.beboujee.com/ Follow The Boujee Banker on Instagram: @theboujeebanker_ Subscribe to her YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQHPFYH5BIm0CMbqPyXwuw   Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media! Instagram: @MichelleWilliams  Twitter: @RealMichelleW      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking In: Brave, But Human: Winning, Losing & Showing Up Anyway 21.03.2026 30min

The Black Effect Presents... Checking In! On this heartfelt solo episode of Checking In, Michelle Williams gets real about what it means to be brave in a world that feels heavy. From celebrating wins while acknowledging global unrest… to processing disappointment after the Grammy Awards… Michelle opens up about the tension of being grateful and grieving at the same time. Two things can be true: you can thrive personally while the world feels chaotic. She shares behind-the-scenes moments from performing at Campbell Hall, attending an intimate dinner hosted by Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, and reflecting on loss, legacy, and perseverance. She also speaks candidly about missing a Grammy win to Buena Vista Social Club—and how to handle disappointment without letting it define you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REPLAY: Checking In w the Power of Presence 12.03.2026 31min

The Black Effect Presents... Checking In with Michelle Williams. In this solo episode, Michelle discusses the importance of showing up for your people, despite what you have going on. She also shares her travel chronicles for the week and makes an honest and raw confession. Check in to this episode if you're struggling to balance being present with yourself and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reset, Regulate, Reclaim: Understanding Your Nervous System 17.02.2026 44min

On this powerful episode of Checking In with Michelle Williams, Michelle Williams sits down with nervous system expert Jessica Maguire, author of The Nervous System Reset, to unpack what dysregulation really means — and why it’s not your fault. Together, they explore how trauma, stress, grief, and everyday life can impact the body, the brain, and emotional health. From understanding the vagus nerve to recognizing signs of burnout, anxiety, or shutdown, this conversation offers science-backed insight with real-life compassionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High-Functioning Depression, Trauma & Boundaries ft. Dr. Joshua P. Smith 10.02.2026 46min

Michelle Williams sits down with licensed psychotherapist, professor, and spiritual advisor Dr. Joshua P. Smith for a powerful conversation on mental health, trauma, and emotional wellness. They break down the difference between mental health and mental illness, why self-diagnosing can be harmful, and how physical health — like vitamin deficiencies and inflammation — can mimic depression symptoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay: Checking In w Dr. Anita Phillips 04.02.2026 36min

Michelle and Dr. Anita Phillips are planting the seeds! Dr. Anita Phillips discusses her comparison between gardens and the human body. She also shares her personal attachment to championing mental health conversations in religious spaces and the benefits of EMDR.    For more on Dr. Phillips and her new book, visit: https://www.anitaphillips.com/   Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media! Instagram: @MichelleWilliams  Twitter: @RealMichelleW  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Healing Meets Liberation 21.01.2026 1u 1min

What if the things you’ve been told are “your issues” are actually justified reactions to the world around you? In this powerful conversation, Michelle sits down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Raquel Martin to unpack boundaries, burnout, Black Superwoman syndrome, and what liberation psychology teaches us about healing beyond the individual. Together, they explore why strength can become a cage, how community is our greatest mental health resource, and why some behaviors once saved us — even if they no longer serve us. From redefining imposter syndrome to burning the cape, this episode challenges the way we talk about mental health, power, and survival. It’s honest, funny, deeply affirming, and necessary. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by being strong, unseen in healing spaces, or pressured to carry everything alone — this conversation is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiritual Hygiene: Cleaning What You Can’t See with Iyanla Vanzant 13.01.2026 47min

In this deeply moving episode of Checking In with Michelle Williams, Michelle sits down with spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant for an honest, soul-shifting conversation about spiritual hygiene. Together, they explore what it means to clean internal debris, confront unhealed pain, release inherited trauma, and stop carrying what was never ours to hold. Iyanla breaks down why awareness, honesty, boundaries, grief, and personal responsibility are essential to true healing — and why love sometimes means speaking truth, even to family. From relationships and generational patterns to faith, fear, self-worth, and forgiveness, this episode is a reminder that healing is not about perfection — it’s about courage, compassion, and daily practice. This conversation isn’t just something you listen to — it’s something you sit with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking In: New Year, New Pace 07.01.2026 32min

Michelle kicks off the first episode of 2026 from the sofa—recovering, reflecting, and resetting. From pushing through Broadway shows and a tough bout of illness to easing into the new year with intention, this episode is a real-time check-in on health, momentum, and grace. Michelle talks mental health, comparison, public scrutiny, and why we need to stop policing how others live, dress, and show up. It’s an honest reminder that healing isn’t linear, plans don’t have to be loud, and you’re allowed to move at your own pace as the new year unfolds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resilience: How We Made It Through 2025—and How We Keep Going 30.12.2025 30min

As we close out 2025, Michelle takes a powerful pause to reflect on one word that carried so many of us through the year: resilience. In this heartfelt final episode of the year, she unpacks what resilience really means—beyond just “bouncing back”—and how mental, emotional, and spiritual flexibility helped us survive loss, uncertainty, burnout, and unexpected challenges. From navigating personal health scares and demanding work schedules to processing grief, trauma, and major life transitions, Michelle shares real-life moments that prove resilience isn’t about avoiding pain—it’s about learning how to recover, regulate, and keep moving forward. She explores emotional regulation, self-care, collaboration, asking for help, protecting your heart and mind, and why community is essential for long-term healing. Whether 2025 was a year of love, loss, or lessons for you, this episode is a reminder: you made it—and your story isn’t over yet. As we step into 2026, Michelle encourages us to stay grounded in purpose, remain flexible with our goals, and continue building the inner strength that got us here. Thank you for checking in—and for walking this journey together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking In with Christmas Blues 16.12.2025 31min

The holiday season doesn’t feel joyful for everyone—and that’s okay. In this episode of Checking In, Michelle Williams opens up an honest, compassionate conversation about the emotional, financial, and mental pressures that often come with the holidays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking In w/ Ashley McGirt-Adair 09.12.2025 36min

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Checking In w/ Sisterhood 02.12.2025 31min

In this episode, Michelle shares a powerful reminder: choosing yourself is not selfish — it’s necessary. Michelle also takes us behind the scenes of an unforgettable weekend in Washington, D.C. — from performing at the CityCenter Christmas Tree Lighting, to soaking in sisterhood at Kelly Rowland’s tour stop. Whether you’re navigating boundaries, loneliness, new beginnings, or simply trying to take better care of yourself, this episode will make you feel seen, encouraged, and loved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking In w/ Your Thanksgiving 27.11.2025 30min

In this episode, Michelle is checking in with YOU as she reflects on her first real vacation in over a year, the joy of choosing rest without guilt, and the courage it takes to put yourself first. From Broadway life behind the scenes to sisterhood moments, inspirational takeaways from Wicked, and the freedom that comes with breaking people-pleasing habits, Michelle opens up about what’s been on her heart. Grab a plate and settle in — this is the Thanksgiving check-in you didn’t know you needed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking In Replay: w/ Dr. Robert Singleton, II 19.11.2025 37min

In this special throwback episode, Michelle and Dr. Rob are counting hugs! Dr. Robert Singleton speaks on his journey to becoming a source of light, the importance of hugging your children and how to keep God first in your busy life. He also shares his thoughts on weight loss drugs like Ozempic! CHECK IN to this episode to experience a man who is truly multifaceted.    Follow Dr. Rob on Instagram: @RobertSecond53   Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media! Instagram: @MichelleWilliams  Twitter: @RealMichelleW  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking In w/ Your Moment 11.11.2025 29min

In this solo episode, Michelle reflects on an unexpected moment of joy — her Grammy nomination for Death Becomes Her — and the deeper lessons it revealed about patience, purpose, and divine timing. She opens up about learning to rest, stay grounded, and trust that every season has its reason. From finding peace in “minding her business” to recognizing her true value both on and off stage, Michelle encourages listeners to embrace their own process and stay faithful while they wait for their breakthrough. CHECK IN to this episode if you need a reminder that you are not forgotten — you’re being preserved for the right time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking In w/ Dr. Joel Tudman 04.11.2025 34min

On this episode, Michelle sits down with pastor, teacher, mentor, and bestselling author Dr. Joel Tudman to dive deep into his new book The Fight to Find Yourself. Michelle and Dr. Tudman talk about the masks we wear to earn acceptance, how trauma can disconnect us from our truth, and the freedom that comes from recognizing that we are loved even in our lowest moments. With relatable stories, spiritual insight, and practical tools for emotional growth, this conversation will challenge you to look inward, embrace who God created you to be, and accept that you are already enough. CHECK IN to this episode if you’re seeking healing, clarity, or the courage to take ownership of your life’s purpose!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking In w/ Cornelius Lindsey 28.10.2025 37min

On this episode, Michelle sits down with author, entrepreneur, and clarity coach Cornelius Lindsey for an honest and vulnerable conversation about what it truly means to “not care” — in the most freeing way possible. Drawing from his book I Don’t Care: The Freedom of Letting Go, Cornelius opens up about the heavy cost of caring too much about expectations, reputation, and the approval of others, and how that pressure once pushed him to the darkest places in his life. He also shares the pivotal moment that saved him, his journey through burnout and pastoral leadership, and how he continues to heal after discovering life-changing truths about his family. CHECK IN to this episode if you’re battling burnout, struggling with people-pleasing, or learning to choose yourself again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.