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The Charging Station

The Charging Station

By Tracey Massey

You've made it through an incredibly busy week of being everything. You decide to have the girls over for a little girl time. Your favorite beverage is flowing, and the conversation is lit. The evening ends with your heart full, your energy recharged, and your spirit rejuvenated to help you make it through another day. This is the vibe of The Charging Station podcast. Your good sis, me, inviting you over to have a seat on the couch. So grab your coffee, tea, water, or wine. Welcome to The Charging Station.
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Pause

Pause

On the season finale of The Charging Station, Tracey talks about the importance of pressing pause in order to re-evaluate and align with what is best for you.
Apr 21, 202229:09
Mind Your Business with Special Guest Dionne Reddick
Apr 14, 202255:19
Choose Joy

Choose Joy

Spring has sprung and April came in having Tracey feel some type of way, but what happened when she decided to choose joy?
Apr 07, 202229:11
Revisiting Taxing Situations with Special Guest Chamina Shanelle
Apr 01, 202201:08:58
Revisiting The Tea on T

Revisiting The Tea on T

Get to know the woman behind the mic. In this episode of The Charging Station podcast, Tracey spills the tea on herself by giving some insight into who she is and how Living My EmPOWERed Life was started.
Mar 25, 202228:32
You Ain't Got to Worry About Me
Mar 11, 202221:13
Community

Community

Having a community on this life journey is vital, especially when the journey gets bumpy.
Mar 03, 202217:02
Big Age

Big Age

After more dating shenanigans, Tracey has decided the dating pool has pee in it and maybe it’s time to prepare for sundress season. 🦋 Submit your prayer request https://bit.ly/RequestsforPrayer 🦋Work with Tracey==> https://calendly.com/livingmyempoweredlife/breakthrough-call 🦋Book Tracey for your event==> https://bit.ly/BookingTracey 🦋Let's get social! Be sure to follow Living My EmPOWERed Life  instagram.com/livingmyempoweredlife facebook.com/livingmyempoweredlife
Feb 25, 202231:35
Relationship Grief

Relationship Grief

Did you know there is such a thing as Relationship Grief? Yep. You can actually go through the stages of grief after a breakup. In this episode, Tracey breaks down relationship grief and offers tips on how to disrupt it.  Submit your prayer request==> https://bit.ly/RequestsforPrayer Work with Tracey==> https://calendly.com/livingmyempoweredlife/breakthrough-call Book Tracey for your event==> https://bit.ly/BookingTracey Let's get social! Be sure to follow Living My EmPOWERed Life  instagram.com/livingmyempoweredlife facebook.com/livingmyempoweredlife
Feb 18, 202217:36
My Story

My Story

••Trigger Warning•• This may be one of the most vulnerable episodes of The Charging Station as Tracey shares her story of her suicide attempt. If you are struggling, help is available. Please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Someone is available 24/7. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of Ian Alexander, Jr, Cheslie Kryst, and the many others fighting battles they haven't shared.
Feb 01, 202230:28
Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Let's face it, we've all made bad decisions, right? But, what would happen if we had a Board of Directors for our lives?
Jan 20, 202218:43
Closer Than Before

Closer Than Before

Sometimes discipline has to take over when motivation fades. Ok...majority of the time.
Jan 14, 202220:24
Delegate

Delegate

On this episode, Tracey shares her dream delegation list for daily tasks.
Jan 07, 202223:23
One Word

One Word

On the last episode of the year, Tracey shares the word she has chosen for 2022.
Dec 31, 202130:16
New Year's Resolutions...Nah

New Year's Resolutions...Nah

On this episode, Tracey shares her methods for setting and achieving goals.
Dec 24, 202120:27
Sister Friends (Part 2)

Sister Friends (Part 2)

Tracey and her besties continue the conversation about sisterhood, life transitions, and how their bond makes this life’s journey a little easier to walk.
Dec 09, 202145:22
Sister Friends (Part 1)

Sister Friends (Part 1)

Having friends on this life journey is a blessing but when you have friends who have walked with you for over thirty years, you can call them family. On this episode, Tracey is joined on the couch with two of her best friends and they discuss all things sisterhood.
Dec 02, 202158:41
Three Ways to Navigate Grief During the Holidays

Three Ways to Navigate Grief During the Holidays

As the holiday season approaches, some of us experience the heavy weight of grief. In this bonus episode, Tracey shares three tips to help you navigate through the holiday season and beyond.
Nov 23, 202116:47
God's Girl with Dr. Elizabeth Threatt
Nov 19, 202101:03:23
Created for This

Created for This

Sometimes it takes a change of scenery to get the creative juices flowing. On this episode, Tracey shares her experience at The Create Conference.
Nov 04, 202134:42
Save-the-Date Season 5 is Coming

Save-the-Date Season 5 is Coming

I know. It has been a minute. I've missed you, but life be lifin'.
Oct 21, 202101:45
Please Hush

Please Hush

Ever wonder what not to say to someone who is grieving? On this episode, Tracey shares a questions and phrases to avoid.
Sep 09, 202130:17
Grief Boundaries

Grief Boundaries

Losing a loved one is hard enough but having to be host can add more angst to the person grieving. In this episode, Tracey shares tips on how to set boundaries while grieving.
Aug 26, 202131:58
The Circle

The Circle

A reunion of epic proportions happened when Tracey got to visit an aunt she hasn't seen in fifteen years. There's more curiosity about finding family and how to prepare for what may come.
Aug 20, 202129:33
Seek and You Shall Find

Seek and You Shall Find

This week has been full of major lows and one really amazing high. I found someone after fifteen years of searching.
Aug 13, 202133:28
Olympic Proportions

Olympic Proportions

Choosing to protect and work on our mental health can be tough. Imagine having to make that choice with the entire world watching and giving their opinion. In this episode, Tracey talks about overcoming "twisties" in a world of Olympic judges.
Aug 05, 202124:59
On Purpose

On Purpose

That moment when you realize you have more days behind you than you do ahead. Whew! On this episode, I issue a challenge for the next 30 days to live on purpose.
Jul 23, 202125:22
High Alert

High Alert

Another video of a "Karen" surfaces and it reminds me how having brown skin means living on high alert. Whew. This is exhausting.
Jul 15, 202131:28
Desicions, decisions, decisions...

Desicions, decisions, decisions...

Let's face it, we all make bad decisions, but making decisions while grieving is a totally different ballgame. Imagine making a bad decision while being on the world's stage.
Jul 08, 202133:19
Life Be Lifin'

Life Be Lifin'

The way time has been flying by and life has been happening, I'm trying to catch my breath. WHEW! Life is good but busy. Life be lifin' ya'll.
Jul 01, 202131:59
Naomi Osaka is Goals

Naomi Osaka is Goals

Naomi Osaka's decision to choose her is the biggest flex of 2021. At me. Her bold move has inspired me to do some evaluating.
Jun 10, 202122:15
The Tea on T Part 2 with My Bestie

The Tea on T Part 2 with My Bestie

This week's episode, more tea is being spilled about the voice behind the mic. Listen in as Tracey is interviewed by one of the people who has known her for 30+ years, her bestie, Montrell.
Jun 03, 202145:17
Five Things to Do to Improve Your Mood and Mindset While Grieving

Five Things to Do to Improve Your Mood and Mindset While Grieving

How do I battle grief and still keep going? I'm glad you asked! In this episode, I share five things I do consistently to help improve my mood and mindset. Applications for my new coaching program open soon. Join the waitlist >>>> https://bit.ly/GriefCourseWaitList Support The Charging Station with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. >>>> https://anchor.fm/thechargingstation/support
May 27, 202122:38
A Blast from the Past

A Blast from the Past

The dating shenanigans continue to get interesting when a blast from the past reaches out on Social Media. Whew! Summer is about to be fun.
May 20, 202123:56
Youthful Boldness

Youthful Boldness

The loss of DMX got me reminiscing about the bold moves (like sneaking backstage to get a glimpse of Earl) I made in my early twenties. Those bold moves had me living life to the fullest, but unfortunately, life's burdens stopped me. Not anymore. Take a listen.
May 13, 202131:12
Dating Shenanigans

Dating Shenanigans

Dating can be crazy on its own, but when you add a pandemic to the mix, things get really interesting. In the season finale, I share my dating mishaps and come to a funny realization about aging.
Apr 08, 202140:07
Taxing Situations with Special Guest Chamina Shanelle
Apr 01, 202101:08:19
Cheaters

Cheaters

After discovering her fiancé cheated, Tracey started the journey of repairing her broken heart. Take a listen.
Mar 25, 202132:01
What a Difference a Year Makes

What a Difference a Year Makes

This year's birthday celebration looks a whole lot different than last year. Listen in to learn how God took me from pit to purpose.
Mar 18, 202125:33
I'm Just...

I'm Just...

For the first time in a long time, I'm missing my daughter terribly. This week has been an emotional Rollercoaster, but listen to this episode to find out how I'm dealing with the season.
Mar 12, 202128:33
Faithful Pivots Part 2 with Special Guest Nikki Davis

Faithful Pivots Part 2 with Special Guest Nikki Davis

Part two of Tracey's chat with special guest Nikki Davis continues with more laughs. In this episode, Nikki shares how she and Bella became authors, dealing with postpartum depression, and what's next on her journey. 

Follow Nikki on Instagram @yagirlnikki

Order "It's In The Juice" and "A Cup Full of Love" https://yagirlnikki.com/booksnikkidavis


Mar 08, 202127:49
Faithful Pivots-Part 1 with Special Guest Nikki Davis

Faithful Pivots-Part 1 with Special Guest Nikki Davis

On the couch, Tracey chats with special guest, Nikki Davis, about all things faith and pivots. We dish on her life on the radio and what lead her to walk away from a job that no longer served her. There is even an appearance by her beautiful baby girl, Bella.   

Follow Nikki on Instagram @yagirlnikki

Order "It's In The Juice" and "A Cup Full of Love" https://yagirlnikki.com/booksnikkidavis 


Mar 05, 202101:01:29
Exodus
Feb 19, 202143:03
I Throat Punched Fear- My Recap of Impact Weekend 2021 hosted by Maya Elious.
Feb 12, 202140:54
Beauty for Ashes with Special Guest Latoya Mathews

Beauty for Ashes with Special Guest Latoya Mathews

Tracey and Latoya have an intimate discussion about healing after abortion. Having gone through the procedure themselves, the ladies give insight into their experience and how they were able to heal physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Latoya Mathews is an Inner Healing Coach, author, and transformational speaker who specializes in teaching brave women how to heal past wounds and embrace a life of freedom. She does this via her group coaching program, The Free Woman, retreat, and speaking engagements. Her ultimate mission is to see more GEMs, which is what she calls the women in her community, reclaim their joy and experience the true freedom they deserve. GEM is an acronym that means God's extraordinary Masterpiece.

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Feb 05, 202149:00
Block Ministry

Block Ministry

Welcome to the Block Ministry where bots and exes get blocked swiftly. On this episode, Tracey challenges us to take inventory to see what we may need to block in our lives.
Jan 29, 202131:44
Whale Watching

Whale Watching

The largest animal on earth, the Blue whale, inspired Tracey to take inventory of the things that swallowed up moments in life. Also, let's discuss the lewks of the 2021 inauguration.
Jan 22, 202131:57
Four Books that Helped Me Get Through 2020

Four Books that Helped Me Get Through 2020

We can all agree 2020 was crazy pants, right? On this episode, I share with you four books that helped me get through 2020 healthier mentally and spiritually.
Jan 15, 202129:53
The Top Five Episodes of 2020

The Top Five Episodes of 2020

Taking a trip down memory lane and sharing the top five episodes of 2020. Number 1 is definitely a surprise to me. Thank you for rocking with me during this crazy year.
Dec 31, 202026:55
Scissors

Scissors

Making the decision to stop holding on to something that is dying can be scary but sis, it's time for you to flourish. Take a listen.
Dec 17, 202026:02