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Wake Up With AJ

Wake Up With AJ

By AJ Russell

This podcast will cover those everyday conversations. Those raw, open, and authentic conversations you have with your friends and family. Those conversations that get so deep. The ones that get really heated! YES! Those conversations are happening here. Wake up with AJ!!! Follow me on instagram @wakeupwithajpodcast or @aye_russell. Send us your questions, arguments, and topics.
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"Glad" - Yvonne Matthews!

Wake Up With AJJul 06, 2020

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Friends....

Friends....

Kiiiii is back! We are talking about friends today!! How do your friends treat you? Do they support you? There for you? Can you count on them? Lets talk!

Aug 07, 202338:32
Starting Over

Starting Over

Last episode we talked about knowing when to walk way. So, now that we know when and how to walk away, but where do we go from there? Lets talk about "Starting Over" What does it look like? How does it feel? How do you start? What does it mean?

Jul 24, 202321:08
Knowing when to walk away.

Knowing when to walk away.

I know! I know! Its been a while, but today we are talking about knowing when to talk away! When is enough an enough?

Jul 10, 202315:15
Thank God for the Struggle!

Thank God for the Struggle!

Often times we spend to much time worrying! God got us.

1 Peter 5:10 

Proverbs 3:5-6

Romans 8:28

Philippians 4:13

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Oct 03, 202208:47
Your Friends or Me?

Your Friends or Me?

Welcome back to another episode of WAKE UP WITH AJJJJJJJ!! How is everyone doing It’s been a long time. I know! I KNOW! Life has been happening, stuff has been happening, so yeah! But I have some new stuff I want to talk about. Oh, I had my first therapy session.

Ok, have yall ever been asked by your person to choose between your friends or them? Do you have friends or best friends that you are really close to? Does your person have a problem with it? Where is the “line” that you have drawn? Do you need one? What’s the line? How far? How does your friend about it? How did it make you feel? What was your answer? Who did you choose? That’s what we are talking about today… LETS GO!!!

Sep 19, 202216:24
Your "Toxic Trait"

Your "Toxic Trait"

Do you have a toxic trait? Where do you think your toxic trait came/comes from? Why do you think you are toxic? How do you define toxic? Who is the judge? Is it a culture thing? Or is a real trait? Let’s talk about it…

Sep 17, 202213:11
Happiness!

Happiness!

Today we are talking about Happiness. What is Happiness? How do you know when/if you are happy? Is it a feeling? Something tangible? Can you be happy and sad at the same time? Do you need someone to be happy? Let’s talk about it!

Mar 14, 202214:24
Loving you is EXHAUSTING! Pt. 2

Loving you is EXHAUSTING! Pt. 2

Loving hurt people!! Pt. 2. What if the "hurt person" doesn't know they're hurt? We are talking about it.

Feb 14, 202224:59
Loving you is EXHAUSTING!

Loving you is EXHAUSTING!

This episode we talk about LOVE. In lieu of LOVE day coming up, I thought it would be fitting. Have you ever tried to LOVE a hurt or damaged person? Was it hard? How did it go? Well, thats what we are talking about! Share! Share! Share! 

Feb 07, 202226:05
Communication Pt. 2

Communication Pt. 2

I was asked to go a little deeper on communication!! So, we go a little deeper. Let me know what you think.

Jan 24, 202223:17
Happy New Year, Im Back I think!

Happy New Year, Im Back I think!

Welcome back to Wake Up With AJ! Thank you so much for rocking with me. We are talking about my life updates and communication. Why are we so bad at communicating? Why cant we express our feelings? Are we scared of rejection? Let's talk about it for a minute.  

Jan 17, 202214:30
Self-Care

Self-Care

When was the last time you stopped and said, Im about to go do something for me? I think I need a break, I think I need to disconnect? Well, do it now!!!!

Apr 05, 202114:33
Am I What You Are Looking For?

Am I What You Are Looking For?

Today, we talk about, what you look for in a person and relationship? Some questions we ask... How do you know what you want? Or look for in person? What are your nonnegotiable? What are you willing to deal with or compromise? A what level do you make those sacrifices? Talking? Dating? Dating Exclusively? Can you answer these questions in your current dating life? What are your thoughts? Follow us on ig @wakeupwithajpodcast or aye_russell

Jan 19, 202120:54
You Are More Than Enough!

You Are More Than Enough!

Never Never Never doubt and think you are not enough! You are more than enough! You matter! We need you! Keep. going!  Follow me on instagram @wakeupwithajpodcast or @aye_russell. Send us your questions, arguments, and topics.

Sep 16, 202008:30
Celebrate Yourself!

Celebrate Yourself!

When was the last time you Celebrated Yourself? Well its time to Celebrate yourself!! Follow us at @wakeupwithajpodcast and @aye_russell and send us questions and topics.

Sep 07, 202006:22
Keep Going!

Keep Going!

It's been sooo long, but God laid something on my heart that I want to share. I really hope it blesses you! Follow us at @wakeupwithajpodcast and @aye_russell and send us questions and topics.

Aug 10, 202006:22
Mid-Week Inspiration: How to Focus Through "Failure"

Mid-Week Inspiration: How to Focus Through "Failure"

Have you ever asked yourself how do I continue to keep going? This podcast is telling you on how to keep going. How to focus through failure. Someone needs you! Follow us at @wakeupwithajpodcast and @aye_russell and send us questions and topics.

Jul 15, 202009:13
Random Thoughts #1

Random Thoughts #1

Today's episode will be talking about my random thought. Im sure you have some of these same thoughts, but Im just going to say it for you. Follow us on ig at @wakeupwithajpodcast or @aye_russell and on twitter @wakeupwithaj and send us questions and topics.
Jul 13, 202010:51
"Glad" - Yvonne Matthews!

"Glad" - Yvonne Matthews!

Today on Wake Up With AJ, we have a very special guest with us today!! Mrs. Yvonne Matthews, the G.O.A.T!! We are talking about her new album that she released in February. How was the album birth? How do we keep going with COVID-19? And what motivates her to keep going! Listen! Listen! you dont want to miss this episode. Mrs. Yvonne Matthews is such a blessing to the world!! Ohhh, dont forget; Go download "Glad"- Yvonne Matthews on all digital media outlets such as: Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, and many others. Subscribe to her official youtube channel at The Official Yvonne Matthews Music and like her facebook page at Yvonne Matthews Music.
Jul 06, 202031:50
Pride, it can be a dangerous game!

Pride, it can be a dangerous game!

How prideful are you? Has pride ever blocked your blessing? PUT YOUR PRIDE ADSIDE!!! Follow us at @wakeupwithajpodcast and @aye_russell and send us questions and topics.
Jun 29, 202015:12
Open and Closed Relationships!

Open and Closed Relationships!

Let's talk relationships!! What are open and closed relationships? Are you ok with them? My special guest Ki Rox will discuss her perspective on relationships, open and closed! Follow her on ig @kianarox and Follow us at @wakeupwithajpodcast and @aye_russell and send us questions and topics.
Jun 22, 202030:01
Dating, is that still a thing?

Dating, is that still a thing?

Yo! What is dating? How do we know when we are dating? Is there something we have to sign? say? or just feel? in 2020 are we still dating? Are we courting? thats for the saints? or are we just talking? My special guest Ki Rox will discuss her perspective on dating and what she think it is. Follow her on ig @kianarox and Follow us at @wakeupwithajpodcast and @aye_russell and send us questions and topics.

Jun 15, 202014:28
Mid-Week Inspiration: Its Necessary!

Mid-Week Inspiration: Its Necessary!

Why does stuff go wrong in my life? Why do I go through things? Well, whatever it is. ITS NECESSARY!! Follow us at @wakeupwithajpodcast and @aye_russell send me questions and topics.

Jun 10, 202007:44
Jealousy in Friendships

Jealousy in Friendships

Are you jealous of your friends? In what way? My special guest Jasmine Porter and I will discuss our perspective on friends being jealous and some personal experiences. Follow her on ig @itsjazzzzy_Follow us at @wakeupwithajpodcast and @aye_russell send me questions and topics.

Jun 08, 202017:46
The Company You Keep!

The Company You Keep!

Building relationships and networking can be very beneficial, but are you building bad relationships? Are the people you connected with adding value to your life? How many "friends" do you have? Let's talk!  Follow us at @wakeupwithajpodcast and @aye_russell send me questions and topics.

May 25, 202020:26
The Power of Social Media

The Power of Social Media

Social Media can be a powerful thing. The true power of Social media is influence. It’s a good source for talking to people, networking, and getting to know people. How does Social Media affect you? Has it affected you in a negative or positive way? Follow us at @wakeupwithajpodcast and @aye_russell send me questions and topics.
May 18, 202017:09
Answering the question; Why am I here?

Answering the question; Why am I here?

We often ask ourself why we are here, what am I doing, how did I get here, well this episode give at least one reason why you are here and why you were born. Follow me on Ig @wakeupwithajpodcast or @aye_russell
May 11, 202019:23
Wake up Introduction!

Wake up Introduction!

This podcast will cover those open, raw, and authentic everyday conversations. When you are with your family and friends we sometimes have some really good/deep conversations that you don't really expect to have. Those talks that you really don't want to end. Those talks that make you feel better. This is that podcast. This is that conversation. We can use this as an escape. We will cover topics like; Life, Love, Relationships, Church, Hot Topics, Inspiration, Spiritually, and so much more. Let's Talk! Follow me on Ig @wakeupwithajpodcast or @aye_russell
May 11, 202001:37