The R Spot with Iyanla

With a second season and a fun new format, Iyanla returns to dive into four caller’s issues in a single episode by asking the question: Is it him, or is it you? Each caller is dealing with something in their relationship: A partner who won’t commit, a lack of trust and even a relationship that might already be dead before it’s even really begun. Do you want to be on the podcast? Follow Iyanla on social media for the latest call-in information! instagram & twitter: @IyanlaVanzant facebook: @DrIyanlaVanzantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the significance of self-worth, sparked by a conversation with Jada Pinkett Smith. Two callers share their struggles with self-image and relationships, one navigating co-parenting with an ex, while the other waits for a man who doesn't commit. Explore the difference between self-worth and external value, focusing on how personal beliefs shape relationships. The discussion emphasizes seeking validation from within and the power of self-forgiveness to cultivate true respect and fulfillment.

Iyanla is back and ready to dive into more relationships for the second season of The R Spot, complete with some extra flavor for her “soup” with rapid fire call-ins and one-on-one special guests. Join her every Wednesday as she talks to you, the listeners, about your relationship issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an episode all about shifting your perspective, Iyanla’s caller this week feels as though she’s the black sheep of the family, and can’t have a good relationship with her brother. After years of being mistreated and told she is always wrong, the caller is still afraid that if she lets go of the relationship, it may never heal. But to help guide the guest on the journey of acceptance, Iyanla shares a very personal story about her own relationship with her brother. Do you want to be on the podcast? Follow Iyanla on social media for the latest call-in information!instagram & twitter: @IyanlaVanzantfacebook: @DrIyanlaVanzantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this intimate one-on-one with Jada Pinkett Smith Iyanla and Jada dive deep into the actresses self journey toward healing beyond the camera. In this magnetic and vulnerable conversation Jada discusses her shame about depression, forgiving her parents, and how her absent father taught her the ability to withstand hard life truths. Jada also reveals her transformative experience with plant medicine, facing her shadow side, and the power of implementing boundaries with loved ones. We learn how Jada’s acceptance of “not being okay” allowed her to do the personal work, which led her to become the heroine in her story with new memoir “Worthy." Worthy is available now wherever you buy books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When two callers join Iyanla for conversations about their problems with family, Iyanla gets to the heart of the issue: Both women are dealing with learned behaviors where they put everyone else’s happiness above their own. The first caller has given up her career, friends and her life across the country to move home and take care of her grandfather, when her mother and aunt live nearby themselves. The second caller believes she has no self-confidence, thinking that her abusive childhood led her to not believe in herself. In two heart-tugging conversations, Iyanla shares the mantra: Your joy is your own responsibility. Do you want to be on the podcast? Follow Iyanla on social media for the latest call-in information! instagram & twitter: @IyanlaVanzant facebook: @DrIyanlaVanzant This is a rebroadcast of Episode 25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When two women share their on-the-rocks marriage problems, Iyanla tells them it’s time to admit what they already know. The first caller’s husband is blaming ADHD as a reason for a lack of intimacy, while the second woman’s husband sometimes ignores her for days at a time in their own home. Both women learn to pull up their big girl panties and confront the situations head on. Do you want to be on the podcast? Follow Iyanla on social media for the latest call-in information! instagram & twitter: @IyanlaVanzant facebook: @DrIyanlaVanzant  This is a rebroadcast of Episode 24. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What people experience as a child can have resonating ramifications for how they develop into adulthood. Two callers this week are working through their childhood traumas. One woman keeps having flashbacks to degrading and mean comments her mother made when she was young, and she feels like she can’t move on from it. Then, a second caller wants to be close to his parents, but feels like they never allowed him to express himself. Iyanla guides both callers toward forgiveness and acceptance of their unhealed inner child. Do you want to be on the podcast? Follow Iyanla on social media for the latest call-in information! instagram & twitter: @IyanlaVanzant facebook: @DrIyanlaVanzant  This is a rebroadcast of Episode 13.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blindsided by a sudden breakup shortly after closing the gap on a long distance relationship, one caller is left heartbroken and confused by the continued mixed messages. Another caller is certain her masculine energy is preventing her from attracting the ideal man. Iyanla has some guidance for the both of them: Choose yourself, and grow some lady balls! It just might help them both find a relationship that works. Do you want to be on the podcast? Follow Iyanla on social media for the latest call-in information!instagram & twitter: @IyanlaVanzantfacebook: @DrIyanlaVanzant This is a rebroadcast of Episode 9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Callers this week are feeling unfulfilled in their romantic relationships, but can’t get up the courage to make a change despite clear issues. Iyanla shares a story of a hound dog that has a deeper message that may help these callers make a decision with their husbands.  Do you want to be on the podcast? Follow Iyanla on social media for the latest call-in information! instagram & twitter: @IyanlaVanzant facebook: @DrIyanlaVanzant This is a rebroadcast of Episode 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.