Join Jada Pinkett-Smith, her daughter Willow Smith and mother Adrienne Banfield Norris as they open their home for a series of groundbreaking and healing conversations. Red Table Talk, a Facebook Watch Original, brings together three generations of women to tackle the most provocative topics of today, from race and sexuality to infidelity and addiction. No topic is off-limits. Take a seat at the table by listening to the Red Table Talk podcast.
It’s a Red Table Talk event! A special reunion millions have been waiting for! After 35 years, the superstar cast of the groundbreaking series “A Different World” is reuniting for the first time at the Red Table, revealing exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious and heartfelt memories, and reliving their favorite episodes. Jada is joined by her co-stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Cree Summer, Glynn Turman, Ajai Sanders, Karen Malina White, and the legend who launched her career: Debbie Allen. Plus, special surprise messages from an Oscar-winning actress Marisa Tomei and The Godmother of Soul, Patti LaBelle.
In this special edition of RTT – renowned experts who have helped millions have healthier relationships reveal highly sought-after advice you need to hear. Dating coach Matthew Hussey, author Stephan Labossiere, podcast host Lewis Howes and relationship advisor DeVon Franklin are joined by a very special woman with decades of wisdom to share: Sheree Zampino. If you want to change your love life, don’t miss this engaging conversation.
For the first time, Will Smith is taking over the Red Table with his three kids to open up about the most grueling and transformative time of his life – making the movie “Emancipation.” In this deeply intimate and revealing Red Table Talk, Will recounts how for the first time in his career he nearly ‘went too far’ and almost ‘lost himself.’ Will shares the biggest revelations of his life, a horrific moment he experienced while filming and a co-star who refused to speak to him. Trey, Jaden and Willow ask their father questions about how he was able to recover from the trauma of playing such an intense character. Plus emotional surprises from director Antoine Fuqua, co-star Ben Foster and Will’s #1 fan in the world: his mom.
Think you know how to love? Think again! For the first time, best-selling author, purpose coach and former monk Jay Shetty is revealing his highly anticipated rules of love. Carefully crafted after years of research, Jay explains his critical steps for finding love, building trust, healing from heartbreak, fighting with your partner and breaking up gracefully. Get ready for life-changing wisdom from one of the most respected and sought-after thought leaders.
In an RTT exclusive, Grammy-winning R&B star Ashanti, her younger sister Kenashia “Shia” Douglas and their mom Tina open up about the horrific domestic abuse Shia endured for years. In their first interview together, this tight-knit family shares what they call the “darkest time of their lives.” Shia is bravely revealing what led to chilling photos of bruises, black eyes and broken teeth. Ashanti speaks out about feeling helpless, wanting to take matters into her own hands and the important steps their family took to heal. It’s an eye-opening look at domestic abuse incidents that happen every three seconds in America.
Life lessons you won’t want to miss from the one and only, Grammy-nominated artist, author and entrepreneur Fat Joe. For the first time, Joe opens up about what happened the night he moved out at age 14, the betrayal he says turned his heart “black”, the high price of living a life of crime and the deal he made with his wife of 27 years. He weighs in on the rappers who have been senselessly gunned down and reveals the recent advice he gave to Kanye West. It’s a raw, revealing and hilarious conversation only Fat Joe could bring, proving why he’s known as the G.O.A.T. of hip-hop storytelling.v
For decades, iconic supermodel Paulina Porizkova had a picture-perfect life: world-class beauty, the largest modeling contract in history, a rockstar husband, and two beautiful sons. For the first time, Paulina is opening up about her separation from The Cars lead singer Ric Ocasek, his untimely death, and the betrayal, heartbreak, abandonment, and grief she faced behind the scenes. Now, at age 57, Paulina is bravely exploring the dating pool.
In this RTT exclusive, sports journalist Jemele Hill and her mother Denise sit down for their first interview together and reveal the pain passed down in their family after Denise was abused, raped and relied on drugs to cope with severe PTSD. In a raw emotional conversation, Jada and Gammy open up about their own traumas and how the adversity Jada and Jemele experienced throughout their childhoods shaped the incredible women they’ve become. It’s an inspiring and eye-opening discussion!
Sheree Zampino, Will’s former wife, joins the table for a revealing and raw conversation about her relationship with Jada. Country music star Jana Kramer reveals how continually forgiving her ex-husband’s multiple infidelities made her lose herself. Sought after therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab explains why we feel pressured to forgive when we’re not ready and unveils her “unforgiveness revolution.”
In this RTT special, the only witness to Breonna Taylor’s death at the hands of police reveals what really happened that tragic night. Her boyfriend Kenny Walker takes us through a minute-by-minute account using body camera footage obtained from police. Breonna’s mother and sister join for their exclusive, first interview together since four officers were federally charged in her death, sharing shocking details about their devastating loss and the cover up that followed. Social justice warrior Tamika D. Mallory and brilliant legal minds Benjamin Crump, CNN’s Laura Coates and Lonita Baker explain what’s next. It’s an important, raw, gripping conversation everyone must see.
Positively Gam is a weekly podcast hosted by Gammy, aka Adrienne Banfield Norris. Each episode features raw, in-depth conversations between Gammy and her guests. Topics range from lifestyle, culture, and entertainment, to the joys of getting older; proving that you can still have an active life as you age.
Hi, Positively Gam fans, Each week, New York Times best-selling author and famed spiritual life coach, Iyanla Vanzant, invites callers to share their personal relationship issues during live sessions to help inspire, grow and guide them and other listeners to “do the work” toward healing.
Ever wonder how Positively Gam became a thing? Gam talks with her Executive Producer, Fallon Jethroe, about how they met, creating the podcast, and they look back at some of their favorite episodes together.
Gam and her two friends Wendi & Sybil hold nothing back as they talk about the different struggles and joys they are encountering as they get older.
Are there gender roles in relationships? Gam’s husband, Rodney, joins her to unpack this question as they take a look at their own marriage. Find out where we want to travel together and what restaurant in Baltimore is one of our go-to spots.
Ivy Sims won 1st Place at her first NPC Bikini Competition show. She and her coach, Rashad McDade, talk with Gammy about the fitness and health journey she went on to prepare and compete in her first bodybuilding show.
Code-switching is at the forefront of Gam’s conversation with Jarrett Hill, Tre’vell Anderson & Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble. They talk about watering oneself down in white spaces, why people do it, and the negative effects of code-switching.
This episode will make you one of two things: either super hungry, wanting to franchise your own restaurant, or both! Well, Bryce Fluellen is talking about Everytable University and bringing nutritious, affordable food to every community. Find out where to get one of the best meals in LA!
Gam is joined by Rodney and Dondré Whitfield to discuss Dondré’s book Male vs. Man: How to Honor Women, Teach Children, and Elevate Men to Change the World as he shares what the difference between male and man is.
Gam and Rodney speak with board-certified general and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Cedrek McFadden, about the importance of men’s health, getting regular check ups, and how Chadwick Boseman succumbed to colon cancer.
Derrick Hayes, Founder and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks in Atlanta, shares with Gam and Rodney how he built his businesses, why he wanted to be an entrepreneur, and how serving his community is at the forefront of all he does.
Narcissists are everywhere and these days it seems like everyone has at least one in their lives! Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a licensed clinical psychologist, will help you spot red flags and heal from the narcissist in your life. Every Thursday, we will hear first-hand accounts from people who know this territory the best: the survivors.
Family Therapy, The Podcast is a display of exploration of self through the means of conversation, while constructing a nourishing space for individuals looking to heal. By revealing anxieties and exploring deeply rooted problems, Family Therapy will document a family’s journey as they work through trauma in conversation with psychotherapist Elliott Connie. Over the course of sixteen weeks participants will examine their life, relationships, hardships, successes, short-comings, and personal growth as they seek progress. Therapy sessions will consist of individual and groups conversations in an effort to restore old wounds.
Start your day with The Bright Side, a new daily podcast from Hello Sunshine. Co-hosted by journalist, TV host, and podcaster, Danielle Robay and Emmy-nominated journalist, host, and producer, Simone Boyce, The Bright Side brings your daily dose of culture and inspiration – with the latest trends, celebrity interviews, and real conversations with women doing amazing things while navigating life’s transitions, big and small. The Bright Side is a talk show created to inspire, educate, and empower women as they tackle life each day and add joy to their morning routines. Join Danielle and Simone and the Hello Sunshine community every weekday for entertainment, culture, wellness, books, and more.
In this emotional episode, award-winning actress Evan Rachel Wood reveals how she survived years of abuse by Brian Warner, best known as controversial rocker Marilyn Manson, and the painful decisions she’s had to face in order to heal.
Dr. Ramani answers your deep questions about the most difficult – but most effective – way to heal from narcissistic abuse: going no contact.
Award-winning actress Juliet Landau (Drusilla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Angel, Tim Burton’s Ed Wood, Bosch and TNT’s Claws) reveals the long-lasting impact of balancing on a “razor’s edge” as a child to avoid upsetting her parents: beloved, award-winning actors Martin Landau and Barbara Bain.
Less than 48 hours after obtaining a restraining order and fleeing with her young daughter, Jo Fonda’s husband climbed into the cockpit of a tiny plane and flew it directly into their home. In this shocking episode, Jo reveals the extremes of post-separation abuse and reminds us that ending a relationship doesn’t end the danger.
Brilliant author Dr. Lily Dunn was just six years old when her father abandoned her family to join the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh cult featured in Netflix’s Wild, Wild Country. In this powerful episode, Lily reveals how her father’s narcissistic behavior deeply impacted her life.
A former employee of Oscar-winning producer Scott Rudin breaks his silence and reveals what it was really like to work for the man The New York Post called “Hollywood’s Biggest A-hole”.
Dr. Ramani answers your burning questions about enablers: who they are, what they do and why their actions can be so damaging.
Dr. Ramani breaks down this trendy buzzword while esteemed author Priscilla Gilman reveals her deeply personal journey of shouldering the emotional burden of her parents at a young age, after her father confided that his happiness – and life – depended on her.
The show you love now has its own official after-show. Relive all the drama, the breakthroughs, and the breakdowns that made Red Table Talk an award-winning television show. Join hosts Tracy T. Rowe and Cara Pressley as they recap the highlights of each Red Table moment.
In the Let’s Red Table That season one finale, Jada Pinkett Smith comes to the virtual Red Table to answer even more questions about A Different World and about the famous Red Table. Jada teases her upcoming book and acting projects she’s considering, plus she reveals what fans might be surprised to know about what she does and doesn’t share at the Red Table. PLUS, fellow Red Table Talk OG Dr. Danita Crawford shares how Hillman College impacted her life forever.
Gammy takes a seat at the virtual Red Table for the first time to recap the Red Table Talk discussion she wasn’t a part of. Gammy lays down why everyone must watch Emancipation–the Smith family, included. Hear about the shocking scene that didn’t make the final cut of the movie and Gammy’s answers to all the Red Table Talk questions Tracy and Cara have been saving up, including how Gam really feels about Olivia Jade Giannulli’s infamous Red Table Talk appearance.
Tracy and Cara invite Red Table Talk favorite Dominic Dupont, nephew of Michael K. Williams, onto Let’s Red Table That to share how his life has changed since his visit to the Red Table. In his Red Table Talk appearance, he shared about his heartbreak over losing his uncle, and now he’s back to reveal the trials he’s faced since and the memories of his uncle that help him stay strong and sober.
Tracy and Cara are talking about love, love, and more love in this sneak peek of Jay Shetty’s not-yet-released book, 8 Rules of Love. Listen in to discover what your fighting style is, how you and your partner learn best, and what solitude can really mean for your life. PLUS Tracy and Cara dig deep and share their own personal reflections, as well as what they appreciate most about each other.
Tracy and Cara are dedicating an entire episode to their mental health this holiday season and learning how to heal their inner child. How do we know if our inner child is wounded? Could inner child work heal YOUR trauma? Find out from our mental health expert, licensed therapist Ivy Kwong. PLUS Tracy and Cara read listener mail! Take a moment for yourself and listen to this episode of Let’s Red Table That.
Domestic violence happens more often that it’s discussed, which is every three seconds in America, to be exact. Tracy and Cara share their own shocking stories of verbal and physical abuse, and they welcome Jenny Bean to tell her story of surviving and leaving her abusive relationship. PLUS, therapist Alice Gresham breaks down how not to break down during the holiday season using one magic word: “No!”
One episode was just not enough to fully cover Queen Latifah’s unforgettable Red Table Talk appearance. For a deeper look at what the queen had to say, Tracy T. Rowe and Cara Pressley invite Dr. Jon Paul and Jordan “Joho” Daniels, hosts of The B.F.F. Podcast, to continue the conversation around how weight prejudice shows itself in society. PLUS is weight prejudice prominent in the LGBTQI+ community? Don’t miss this epic collab!
Dating is one thing, but reentering the dating landscape after 10 years of marriage–and aging–is another battle itself. Tracy and Cara welcome Charneeta Best to share her story of falling in and out and back into love and to discuss the “Wait, What?!” moments of Paulina Porizkova’s Red Table Talk appearance. Listen and learn Charneeta’s relationship non negotiables as a 40+ woman and the new “sexy” dinner conversations she’s having. PLUS, Charneeta dishes how early into her marriage she wanted out and how long it took her to finally set herself free.
Fat Joe BROUGHT IT to Red Table Talk, so Tracy and Cara are bringing fellow Fat Joe fan and rap artist Radio Blitz to Let’s Red Table That to dissect everything Fat Joe did–and didn’t–say at the red table. Should Fat Joe use the N-word in his music? Does Tracy want to be called an “itch” with a “b?” They get into it all on this episode of Let’s Red Table That.
Am I in a trauma bond? Are we ALL in trauma bonds? Hosts Tracy T. Rowe and Cara Pressley find the answers to these burning questions on this episode of Let’s Red Table That. Psychologist, author, and trauma bond survivor herself Ingrid Clayton, PhD shares how her step father’s grooming led to her developing trauma bonds with romantic partners, even after years of studying for her degree. Discover for yourself if you are in trauma bonds on this episode of Let’s Red Table That.
No topic is off-limits for Gloria Estefan, her daughter Emily Estefan and her niece Lili Estefan as these three generations bring their own opinions and life experiences to the iconic Red Table. Take a seat at the Estefans table by listening to the Red Table Talk: The Estefans podcast.
For the first time, Gloria reveals her own traumatic childhood experience with a sexual predator in a powerful conversation with the first Latina Bachelorette, Clare Crawley. Clare shares her story of being molested by a Catholic priest. Dr. Vanessa Ramirez details the warning signs to identify abuse in children.
Two of the most controversial social media personalities come to the Table for a face-off on the Cancel Culture epidemic. Perez Hilton, who created the most notorious celebrity gossip blog, shares his regrets for his past behavior and targeted celebrity takedowns, including Britney Spears, Arianna Grande, Lady Gaga and Lindsey Lohan. YouTube personality Gabbie Hanna confronts Perez about what she calls his “hypocrisy” and reveals how being cancelled cost her professionally and personally. What is too far? What is fair game? Join this lively debate and sound off below.
In this shocking RTTE, Modern Family star Ariel Winter reveals her traumatic ordeal at the hands of online trolls starting when she was just 12 years old, and former Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui shares how being publicly outed online robbed her of the chance to come out on her own terms. Plus a mother’s courageous warning after the tragic bullycide of her teen daughter.
Nicole Zavala, star of VH1’s Cartel Crew, has undergone 16 surgical procedures and spent over $100,000 in pursuit of her ideal of physical beauty, all before the age of 30. She credits her plastic surgery with saving her from a deep depression and loves the way she looks. She is later joined by her brother and sister who are deeply concerned about her safety and think she is addicted. Also at the table is plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban, who thinks the current trends in cosmetic surgery present a serious threat to the health and safety of millions of people and has grave warnings for Nicole and others like her.
Two wildly different marriages are explored: one open, one monogamous. For the first time, Gloria and Emilio share their epic love story while “Younger” star Nico Tortorella and their spouse Bethany Meyer reveal how they navigate their polyamorous marriage and break down their relationship from a modern, non-binary, sexually fluid point of view. It’s an unexpected look at what it means to be married today.
Hey, Red Table Talk fans! Since you love this podcast, we think you might like this one as well. In Exactly Amara, reality star, model, singer and overall boss lady, Amara La Negra gets personal on just about everything! In each episode of this weekly show, Amara adds her Spanglish sazón, getting raw and real with topics that hit close to home. Prepare for her to show you, Exactly Amara.
The shocking collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, destroyed a tight-knit community in an instant. As neighbors, the Estefans watched in horror as only 35 people were rescued from the rubble. In this powerful episode, the family pays tribute to the lives that were forever changed with stories of grief, survival, and love.
How well do you know the men in your life? In a RTTE first, the Estefans invite only men to the Table for a vulnerable and eye-opening conversation. Superstar Mexican boxer, Canelo Alvarez, shares a side of himself most don’t know. Actor and author, Justin Baldoni, has a warning for parents of boys and reveals how he never felt “man enough” growing up. It’s real talk where men actually open up about their feelings.
The Estefans reveal their own paranormal experiences as renowned psychic medium Matt Fraser connects a skeptical Lili to her mother who died 43 years ago. A grieving mother shares emotional messages from her 6-year-old son after his tragic death, and a survivor of a near death experience describes what happened during the 30 minutes she was trapped underwater and drowned.
Latin Music superstars Becky G and Anitta come to the table to discuss their rise to fame from humble origins, combatting gender stereotypes with their music, their struggles and successes in the industry, and their visions for the future in music and business.
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