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What if the stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion you’re feeling isn’t just life — but an invisible fee you’ve been paying for years? In this raw and revealing motivational episode, Reginald D dives deep into the hidden emotional, spiritual, and mental tariffs that silently drain our joy, faith, and purpose. From trauma-induced beliefs to generational pain and toxic relationship cycles, Reginald D unpacks how we’ve been taxed by fear, doubt, shame, rejection — and how to cancel those spiritual fees once and for all. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unworthy, or spiritually bankrupt, this is your wake-up call to walk in the freedom Jesus already paid for . Let's declare your independence from emotional debt and build a life of healing, faith, and abundance. In today’s world, many are depleted and emotionally overwhelmed — not because they’re weak, but because they’re unknowingly paying hidden “tariffs” on their self-worth, identity, and peace. This episode tackles those unseen costs and empowers you to cancel emotional debts passed down from childhood, relationships, or trauma — replacing them with purpose, healing, and truth. If you’ve been overthinking, over giving, or overworking to feel “enough,” you’ll discover how to stop financing your past and finally live free. 3 Key Benefits You’ll Walk Away With: A renewed understanding of your identity in Christ and how to stop letting pain define you Practical insights to identify and cancel emotional and spiritual fees you never agreed to Encouragement to set boundaries, rewrite your internal beliefs, and step boldly into your purpose Press play now and cancel the emotional fees you’ve been paying too long — freedom is your new currency. Send us a text Support the show For daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media: Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd TikTok: @realtalkregd Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald Facebook: realtalkwithreginaldd Twitter Real Talk With Reginald D (@realtalkRegD) / Twitter Website: Real Talk With Reginald D https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D - Merchandis e…

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You've seen Richard Kind on countless TV shows and films during his 40-year career — Only Murders in the Building, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Spin City, and A Serious Man, just to name a few. He's now the announcer and sidekick on Everybody's Live with John Mulaney. He spoke with Terry Gross about the new gig and why he's glad he's not that famous.
Melinda French Gates also joins us to talk about her new book, The Next Day, which reflects on motherhood, grief, philanthropy, and life after divorce.
John Powers reviews the new Apple TV+ series Your Friends & Neighbors, starring Jon Hamm.
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