The Decision Podcast

What My Stepfather Did To Me When I Was 9 Changed Everything

3.1K views · 3w ago · 1:04:17

At just 9 years old, Portia Mitchell experienced something that would change the course of her life forever. Raised in a strict religious household, Portia grew up feeling silenced after a traumatic experience involving her mother's husband. What followed were years of struggling with her identity, depression, complicated family relationships, and the feeling that her voice had been taken away.

I Left the Sex Industry After 25 Years… Then I Gave My Life to God

4.2K views · 2mo ago · 1:28:35

For nearly 25 years, Natasha Thomas-Payne lived a life she never imagined would become her reality. After years in the adult entertainment industry, childhood trauma, painful experiences, and feeling trapped in a cycle she didn't know how to escape, everything changed in April 2016.

The 'Other Woman' Wished Death On My Baby... Then My Daughter Died

3K views · 5mo ago · 1:10:26

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.

My Uncle Abused Me For Years While My Aunt Watched

62K views · 5mo ago · 50:56

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.

I Told My Mom About My Dad. She Stayed.

16K views · 6mo ago · 1:14:05

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.

I Was Homeless and Became an Adult Entertainment Star

6.5K views · 9mo ago · 1:16:37

In this episode of The Decision Podcast, Marissa Jones shares the decision that changed her entire life. From experiencing homelessness and financial instability to entering the adult industry as a form of survival, Marissa opens up about the realities people rarely talk about. She discusses navigating stripping, selling online content, and private work while also being a mother, all under intense public judgment and internet scrutiny.

I Escaped an Abusive Mother at 15

17K views · 10mo ago · 1:11:51

In this episode of The Decision Podcast, Aqeelah shares her story of growing up in a deeply unstable home and the life-altering decision she made to leave at just 15 years old. She reflects on navigating childhood without safety, consistency, or protection, and how those early experiences shaped her understanding of trust, survival, and self-worth.

Dating a "Spiritual" Man Sent Me to the Psych Ward | "He Thought I Was a WITCH"

3.7K views · 10mo ago · 1:25:42

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.

I Felt Useless Because I Couldn't Get Pregnant

812 views · 10mo ago · 59:38

Guest: Nacole Ransom

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.

My Mother’s Death Saved My Life

1.4K views · 11mo ago · 1:32:02

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.

From OnlyF*ns to Finding Jesus Christ

2.2K views · 11mo ago · 1:13:51

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.

Surviving Abuse While Discovering I Was Gay

1.7K views · 11mo ago · 1:15:04

In today’s episode of The Decision Podcast, Sebastien Gaudin opens up about his journey as a gay Black man navigating identity, family, sexuality, trauma, love, and success, all while living in one of the most talked-about cities in America: Atlanta.

27 Years Behind Bars. One Conversation That Changed Everything.

2.9K views · 1y ago · 1:01:54

He spent 27 years in federal prison and now he’s sharing the story most people never hear. We talk about everything, from the moment he was arrested, to what prison did to his mind, his family, and his future. We explore survival, isolation, friendship, grief, and the painful truths about being a Black man in the U.S. prison system.

My Mom Told Me Never to Be Broke....Even If It Meant Selling Myself

11K views · 1y ago · 1:28:21

Calyha Brown was born into chaos. Her mother a stripper, her father a drug dealer, and her very existence the result of revenge. From a young age, she was taught that her value as a woman was tied to her body, with messages like “you should never be broke” shaping her sense of worth. But despite the abuse, homelessness, and pressure to follow the path laid out for her, Calyha made a different decision.