Our maternal relationships shape so much of who we are as a person, from conception to adulthood. In this episode, Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf get up-close and personal with stories about their relationships with their mothers. They go deep and unpack issues tackling self-esteem, self-image, abuse, toxic environments, and more. Snuggle up with a warm blanket and listen in as they go way back to dissect how their relationships have impacted them today and what has helped them heal throughout the years.

Motherhood is about fulfilling your duty as a mother. To know that your child doesn't have to be perfect and that there is no standard that they have to live up to. You just have to teach them respect, good manners, and how to be human. Don't be too overprotective because they'll never learn how to deal with their own problems. Learn how to own up to your mistakes, and that failure is okay. Listen to today's episode because this episode goes places! Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf discuss money, motherhood, failure, and perfectionism in this week's installment of Opposites Oppressed. 

There is no such thing as good people or bad people. People do both good and bad things. Join the conversation as Vonda Page & Elisa Stampf talk about growing up, arbitrary limits, being a good person, and understanding trauma. Whatever traumatic experience you went through, you can overcome. We all can learn, grow, and change. Why stay in misery if you don’t have to? The goal is to make sure that you take care of yourself no matter what happens. Working on yourself unlocks many things inside you that help you move forward. Tune in!

Do you believe your upbringing and the environment you live in play a huge part in shaping your character? How different are Black households from the White ones, and how different are the values they upheld from the ones children are taught today? Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf are back to crush another stereotype - growing up in Black and White households. Vonda and Elisa take us on a journey as they unpack their childhood experiences and share how these experiences shaped them, and in turn, help them shape their children today. Join in as Vonda and Elisa discuss the root of the difference between growing up in a white household versus growing up in a Black family and how it all goes back to image.

If you've ever been abused as a child, it's time that you have those tough conversations. You need to talk about it so the trauma doesn't eat you from the inside. In this episode, Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf talk about why they started sharing their stories and why they didn't initially. Learn all about their early childhood trauma. Discover how they found themselves and grew out of it. Abuse is a tough topic, but sharing it with the right people can unlock healing with yourself and others. Don't shy away from talking about abuse. Start sharing or listening today!

Are you still feeling the festive spirit of Christmas? Were your holidays all merry and bright? With a warm beverage on hand, Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf are all cozied up and ready to talk about the realities of the holiday season, including their family traditions and the things that changed throughout the years. Vonda and Elisa discuss the different things people go through, especially during the holidays. Join us in this special holiday episode where Vonda and Elisa talk about what the holidays felt and looked like in their homes, and get a taste of the ups and downs, and know you're not alone (however you feel about them).

As you grow through life, you change gradually until you unleash the best version of yourself. And your origin stories help inform who you become. Get to know hosts Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf in this episode as they share their origin stories, letting us in on who they are as people, the influences they've had, and their perspectives on the world. Coming from different communities, they also discuss their differences growing up in a black and white family. Vonda and Elisa each retrace their journeys and how they eventually led them to their purpose and who they have become now. Follow along in this conversation as you learn more about the people behind the show.

Freedom from oppression was one of the cornerstones of America. Yet, we can plainly see that minorities and women can feel the sting of being oppressed even today. Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf sit down and discuss the systemic racism and oppression built-in with today's American society and ask the hard questions that need to be asked. We take a long, hard look at patriarchal systems, why whites are afraid of black symbols, and why we need to be united. Tune in for more inspiring ideals as we walk the road of liberation together.