The Decision Podcast

Jun 11, 2026 · 1h 10m

In this deeply emotional episode of The Decision Podcast, we offer a gentle content warning as we discuss the difficult topics of childbirth, infant loss, and grief. We acknowledge the reality of birth trauma and medical trauma, especially for Black women seeking medical care. This conversation aims to validate these experiences and provide a space for emotional healing.Find Drica Here:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedricak_?_r=1&_t=ZT-9764kWaXVaXYoutube: https://youtube.com/@TheDricaK_?si=izSa_eKVgZjfhGWD🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories

May 24, 2026 · 50m

In this deeply emotional episode of The Decision Podcast, Nikell shares the heartbreaking story of how losing both of her parents as a child changed the course of her life forever.After her mother passed, a promise was made that she would be protected. Instead, one family decision placed her in an environment where the very people who should have kept her safe failed her.For years, Nikell endured unimaginable trauma in silence while trying to survive childhood, grief, betrayal, and the pain of feeling unseen. In this conversation, she opens up about loss, survival, healing, and how she found her voice through creative writing.This episode contains discussions of childhood abuse, trauma, and family betrayal. Viewer discretion is advised.If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and needs support, please know you are not alone. 💛Nikell YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@nikellariel?si=vUWVkqwGx8X8AXEi🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories

May 21, 2026 · 1h 14m

In this deeply emotional episode of The Decision Podcast, Emerentia shares the heartbreaking story of surviving years of torture at the hands of someone who was supposed to protect her: her father.She opens up about the moment she finally told her mother, the devastating aftermath, family betrayal, silence, shame, survival, and what it takes to begin healing after unimaginable trauma.This conversation is not about shock value. It’s about giving voice to survivors, raising awareness around abuse that happens inside the home, and creating space for honest conversations that many families avoid.If you are a survivor, please know you are not alone.Viewer discretion advised. This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse, family trauma, and emotional abuse.If you or someone you know needs support:National Sexual Assault Hotline (US): 1-800-656-HOPEhttps://www.rainn.org🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories

Jan 18, 2026 · 1h 16m

In this episode of The Decision Podcast, Marissa Jones shares the decision that changed the trajectory of her life.Marissa opens up about experiencing homelessness, financial instability, and the series of survival-based decisions that led her into the adult industry. She reflects on navigating that chapter while also being a mother, facing intense public judgment, and learning how quickly the internet can shape and distort someone’s story.This conversation explores what it means to rebuild your life in real time: from surviving without stable housing to navigating online backlash, viral attention, and the long-term impact of being discussed, critiqued, and misrepresented online. Marissa also speaks on maturity, privacy, growth, and the boundaries she’s had to set to protect her peace and her family.This episode is about context, survival, and reclaiming your narrative when the world thinks it already knows your story.

Jan 12, 2026 · 1h 11m

In this episode of The Decision Podcast, Aqeelah shares her story of surviving extreme abuse within her household and making the life-saving decision to leave home at just 15 years old.Aqeelah opens up about growing up in an unsafe environment where the person meant to protect her caused serious harm. She lived in constant fear and reached a point where staying in that home put her life at risk.After leaving, Aqeelah spent years moving between family members’ homes, facing continued emotional harm, instability, and betrayal from adults who failed to protect her. At 16, she moved to live with her father hoping for safety, only to experience further mistreatment.This episode explores childhood trauma, family violence, and the long road to finding stability and peace after growing up in unsafe conditions. Aqeelah’s story is one of survival, resilience, and choosing yourself when no one else will.Viewer discretion advised. Sensitive topics are discussed.Watch on YouTubeListen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories

Jan 4, 2026 · 1h 25m

In this powerful new episode of The Decision Podcast, Ogechi sits down to share her story of navigating a tumultuous relationship, shedding light on the complexities of "toxic love" and the "emotional abuse" she experienced. Her account explores the "relationship problems" and "toxic patterns" that can arise, highlighting "red flags in relationships" that are often missed. Ogechi's journey is a raw look into surviving "narcissistic abuse" and the challenging path of healing from past hurts.🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories

Dec 21, 2025 · 59m

In this powerful episode of The Decision Podcast, Toni sits down with Nacole Ransom, a Black woman who spent 7 long years fighting to become a mother. From living with PCOS and endometriosis to experiencing pregnancy loss and being ignored by doctors, Nacole shares the emotional, physical, and spiritual cost of simply wanting a baby.She opens up about the pain of feeling broken, the silence many Black women are forced into, and how finding a Black IVF doctor who had been through it too changed everything. This is more than an infertility story — it's a call to stop silencing Black women’s pain in healthcare.🎧 Topics Covered:Living with PCOS & endometriosis as a Black womanThe emotional toll of infertility and IVFPregnancy loss and surviving griefMedical gaslighting & advocating for yourselfRepresentation in fertility careBecoming a mom after 7 years of tryingWhy Black women are told to “just be the fun auntie”Breaking the silence around infertility in our community💬 Have you or someone you love faced infertility? Share your thoughts in the comments — you never know who you’ll help by speaking up.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversations like this📲 Follow Toni on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @tonibryannetv🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories #TheDecisionPodcast #IVFJourney #PCOSAwareness #BlackMomsMatter #InfertilityAwareness #IVFSuccess #BlackWomenDeserveBetter

Dec 8, 2025 · 1h 32m

In today’s episode of The Decision Podcast, Brittany Dorsey opens up about the decision that changed everything… but long before that moment, her life was shaped by loss, freedom without guidance, and the kind of resilience you don’t learn.... you survive.Brittany grew up without a father in the picture and with a mother who was battling serious illness. With no real adult supervision, she had to raise herself. That meant too much freedom, too many distractions, and a version of teenage life that pushed her straight toward trouble. She was flunking out of high school, feeling unseen, and struggling to find her identity.But her story didn’t end there.Brittany shares how losing her mother, confronting her own grief, and eventually leaving home led her into a season of transformation that changed the trajectory of her life. From a “wild” teen who felt lost to a college student who rebuilt her entire world, to now becoming an entrepreneur and a woman rooted in faith, growth, and purpose. Her journey is nothing short of powerful.This episode is aboutfaith when life stops making senseendurance through heartbreakfinding strength in the absence of guidancechoosing the right peoplerebuilding when you’ve been brokenand becoming the woman your younger self neededBrittany’s story is raw, vulnerable, and inspiring. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, felt abandoned, or wondered if you could rise from the life you were handed — this conversation will remind you that transformation is always possible.

Nov 24, 2025 · 1h 13m

In today’s episode of The Decision Podcast, Jada opens up about the life she was living before she found God and the powerful decision that pulled her out of it. This is her unfiltered story of searching for purpose, battling fear and judgment, walking away from her old lifestyle, and choosing faith over everything.Jada shares the moment everything shifted, how her relationship with God transformed her identity, the sacrifices she had to make, and the challenges she still wrestles with today. We talk about purpose, redemption, spiritual awakening, and what it really looks like to surrender your life to Christ when the world is pulling you in the opposite direction.If you’ve ever struggled with who you are, who you used to be, or who you’re becoming, Jada’s story will hit you deeply.