In this episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, Eboné sits down with her guest for a powerful conversation about surviving trauma, addiction, and the journey of reclaiming her life.

Together, they explore what trauma is, how it can shape the way we see ourselves and navigate the world, and why it is sometimes misunderstood as mental illness. Eboné's guest shares her experiences with childhood trauma, being introduced to crack cocaine, the moments where she came close to losing her life, and the road that led her toward recovery and healing.

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In this week’s episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, Eboné sits down with Reiki Master Teacher Jissel Ravelo for a conversation about healing, self-discovery, and the journey of reconnecting with yourself. Jissel opens up about growing up in a Dominican household in NYC, her experiences with chronic depression and anxiety, and how those challenges led her toward spirituality and becoming a Reiki practitioner.

Jissel breaks down what Reiki is, where the practice comes from, the misconceptions surrounding it, and how energy healing can support emotional wellness alongside traditional mental health practices. She shares what it means to hold space for others while continuing to prioritize her own healing, and how her personal experiences shaped the way she guides others through their own journeys.

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In this week’s episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, Antoinette Henry takes listeners inside the personal experience behind her appearance on Jazmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales.

As part of a project that sparked important conversations around the realities of women’s lives, Antoinette shares the moments, emotions, and experiences that shaped her story. She discusses the vulnerability of putting her truth into the world, the conversations that came afterward, and the perspective she gained from allowing herself to be heard.

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This week on Pretty Private with Eboné, inspiring rapper Tashera Savage and American Gangster: Trap Queens star Shontel Greene join the show to discuss their upcoming film, Thru the Eyes of the Hustler's Daughter. Inspired by true events, the film explores the realities of growing up in a family impacted by the drug trade and the lasting effects of childhood trauma, loss, and mental health struggles.

Tashera and Shontel share what it was like bringing their family's story to the screen, the conversations they hope the film will spark, and how they navigated the challenges of reliving some of the most difficult moments of their lives. They also discuss their relationship as mother and daughter, the importance of telling authentic stories, and why this project is bigger than entertainment.

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This week on Pretty Private with Eboné, Eboné sits down with art therapist Pierra Brown to explore the healing power of creativity. Pierra breaks down what art therapy is, how it differs from simply making art, and how creative expression can help people process emotions, stress, trauma, and life's challenges. She also shares common misconceptions about the profession and the journey to becoming an art therapist.

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In this week’s episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, a guest opens up about her personal skin-lightening journey. She shares her perspective on why skin bleaching remains taboo within the Black community, how people began treating her differently because of her lighter complexion, and whether she ultimately achieved the skin tone she once desired.

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In this week’s episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, a guest shares the heartbreaking story of losing her mother to suicide at a young age and the years of trauma that followed. From abuse and psychiatric hospitals to addiction, self-harm, and suicide attempts, she opens up about the realities of navigating grief and mental health while trying to survive. Through it all, she reflects on the journey of healing, self-discovery, and rebuilding her life after unimaginable pain.

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