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I don’t usually sit down with history professors, but after this conversation, I might need to start.

In this episode, I’m joined by Hasan Kwame Jeffries, College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Associate Professor of History at The Ohio State University, and I’ll be honest, I was little intimidated.

What followed was one of those conversations that stretches you. Not because it’s heavy, but because it’s honest.

We talk about history as story, not nostalgia. About why banning books is a hard no. About capitalism, debt, incarceration, and the long shadow of slavery and how those systems didn’t disappear, they just changed shape. Professor Jeffries breaks down complex ideas in a way that’s accessible, grounded, and deeply human.

He also shares a story about his dad, a baseball call that “was too close to take,” and how that lesson shaped his discipline, his truth-telling, and the way he shows up in the world.

We get into what today’s college students are really like post-COVID and what it means to live through this moment in America without fear-mongering or performance.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s me asking real questions, sometimes for dummies (my words, not his), and having a conversation that left me thinking long after the cameras stopped rolling.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, confused, or just hungry for context about how we got here this episode is for you.

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What happens when the validation disappears and you’re left alone with yourself?

In this episode, Keri sits down with Achea Redd for a raw, honest conversation about counterfeit relationships, people-pleasing, and learning how to trust your intuition. Achea shares how being married to NBA Hall of Famer, Michael Redd, sharpened her ability to spot fake energy, forced her to protect her peace, and ultimately pushed her into a deeper relationship with herself.

Achea opens up about growing up in a chaotic religious household, becoming addicted to external validation, and how anxiety and panic attacks brought her life to a halt. She reflects on the unseen emotional labor of supporting a high-profile athlete, the identity loss that can come with visibility, and why becoming your own best friend is the foundation for every healthy relationship.

This episode explores:

• What “counterfeit relationships” really look like
• Why visibility and success reveal people’s true intentions
• Learning to trust your intuition without over-explaining
• Anxiety, panic attacks, and breaking the stigma around medication
• Reparenting yourself and setting boundaries with family
• Choosing peace, even when it costs you relationships

This conversation is for anyone who’s outgrown old versions of themselves, is tired of chasing validation, or is learning how to choose themselves without apology.

🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder.

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This week, I’m sitting down with Ashtyn Pharis, founder of Pilates by Ashtyn, the largest Pilates studio in Ohio, to talk about the long game of building: discipline, identity, and knowing when to go all in… and when to walk away.

We unpack her path from elite athletics to heavy weightlifting, shutting down a decade-long online fitness business, and rebuilding from the ground up with a business rooted in relationships not transactions. We also talk about control, scaling, burnout, and why the client experience matters more than trends, algorithms, or competition.