The Apple Never Falls to Far From the Tree
The Grandma Fresh Show
šļø The Grandma Fresh Show ā Season 2, Episode 8: The Apple Never Falls Far From the Tree (Season Finale) šš³ We often hear the phrase āThe apple doesnāt fall far from the treeā used as a catch-all to explain why people āturn outā the way they do. But is it that simple? In this season finale, we unpack this saying by diving deep into the timeless psychological debate of nature vs. nurture. Are we simply the sum of our DNA, or are our personalities shapedāand sometimes damagedāby the environments we grow up in? Dr. Shamara McFarland (aka Grandma Fresh) explores how...
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Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk
The Grandma Fresh Show
š§ āDonāt Cry Over Spilled Milkā ā A Fresh Take āDonāt cry over spilled milkā isnāt about pretending nothing happened. Itās about not wasting energy on regret ā and instead, using that energy to evaluate, reframe, and transform. In this episode of The Grandma Fresh Show, weāre putting a modern spin on this old-school saying: āØ Itās not about ignoring the past ā itās about processing it with purpose.āØ Itās about taking accountability without shame and choosing to renew your mindset. We break down: How to move from regret to realignment Why...
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The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease (Oil)
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Youāve heard the phrase: āThe squeaky wheel gets the grease.ā But letās talk truth ā when it comes to social justice, systemic inequality, and the lived experiences of marginalized communities, this saying doesnāt always hold up. Sometimes the people who cry out the loudest for help, justice, or reform are: Silenced Discredited Called āangry,ā ātoo loud,ā or āungratefulā Or completely ignored In this episode of The Grandma Fresh Show, we explore what happens when the āsqueaky wheelsā are: Black and brown voices in white-dominant systems People living in...
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ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER
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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Stronger ā Hereās Why. They say absence makes the heart grow fonderā¦ but what if it does even more? What if absence gives us the clarity to see what we couldnāt before? What if it strengthens the connection ā or reveals the truth about it? In this episode, I share why absence can be the great teacher and tester of relationships:āØ It gives us perspectiveāØ It brings appreciationāØ It refines what is real and rooted True connection doesnāt fade in the absence ā it grows stronger, deeper, and more defined. And when absence reveals...
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If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far, go together.
The Grandma Fresh Show
šØ āIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.ā Weāve all heard this proverb ā but what if itās only partially true? In this 7-minute episode, I gently challenge the narrative that going alone is always the faster path, especially when you are building something visionary ā a new idea, invention, program, or calling. Truth is, the process of creation takes time. Going alone can mean slow, lonely, and overwhelming when youāre navigating uncharted territory, building infrastructure, or carrying a heavy dream. On the flip side, going together...
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Eating Humble Pie
The Grandma Fresh Show
šļø Welcome back to Grandma Fresh! Todayās episode is called āEating Humble Pie,ā and weāre peeling back the layers of what that really means. Too often, humility is confused with humiliation, and being humble is treated like a downgrade. Historically, the phrase "humble pie" came from food that only the poor ate. So when someone says youāve got to eat humble pie, it often carries judgment, shame, and a sense of social hierarchy. But not here. On this episode, weāre flipping the script. We're talking about the power of humility, the danger of devaluing people because of...
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Public Service Announcement - Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
The Grandma Fresh Show
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), this special edition of The Grandma Fresh Show serves as both a call to awareness and a call to action. Dr. Shamara McFarland, a seasoned public servant and former sexual assault advocate, delivers a compassionate, courageous public service message aimed at survivors, supporters, and systems. She reminds us that silence protects perpetrators, not victims, and that education, empathy, and accountability are the pillars of prevention. This brief but powerful message covers:š¹ The purpose of Sexual Assault Awareness Monthš¹ How to...
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Never Judge A Book By Its Cover
The Grandma Fresh Show
šļø Episode Title: Never Judge a Book by Its Cover š Season 2, Episode 1 š Seven Minutes of Wisdom, Inspiration & Motivation for Your Practical Application Episode Description: Welcome to Season 2 of The Grandma Fresh Show! Dr. Shamara McFarland returns with more timeless truths and fresh perspectives to help you live with clarity, purpose, and discernment. In this powerful kickoff episode, Dr. Shamara explores the age-old wisdom of āNever judge a book by its coverā ā a phrase first penned in George Eliotās The Mill on the Floss (1860) and still deeply relevant today. She...
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WHY THE LAW OF ATTRACTION IS NOT TRUE
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Welcome to another episode of Grandma Fresh! Today, weāre getting real about the popular idea of the Law of Attraction. Youāve probably heard it before: āThink positive, and youāll attract positive things.ā But is it really that simple? In āWhy the Law of Attraction Is Not True,ā weāll unpack why this idea often misses the mark. Instead of relying on wishful thinking, weāll dive into the practical steps, mindset shifts, and real work that lead to true success and fulfillment. If youāve ever wondered why life isnāt going as planned despite your positive thoughts, this...
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GUARD YOUR HEART...JUST DON'T CLOSE IT
The Grandma Fresh Show
In this episode of Grandma Fresh, we explore the delicate balance between protecting your heart and keeping it open to love, trust, and meaningful connections. Lifeās challengesābetrayals, heartbreaks, and disappointmentsācan make us want to shut down emotionally, but closing our hearts completely can also close us off to joy, healing, and growth. Weāll dive into the wisdom of guarding your heart in a way that protects your peace and emotional well-being while still allowing room for vulnerability and authentic relationships. This episode offers practical advice and empowering...
info_outlineš§ āDonāt Cry Over Spilled Milkā ā A Fresh Take
āDonāt cry over spilled milkā isnāt about pretending nothing happened.
Itās about not wasting energy on regret ā and instead, using that energy to evaluate, reframe, and transform.
In this episode of The Grandma Fresh Show, weāre putting a modern spin on this old-school saying:
āØ Itās not about ignoring the past ā itās about processing it with purpose.
āØ Itās about taking accountability without shame and choosing to renew your mindset.
We break down:
- How to move from regret to realignment
- Why unprocessed experiences show up in present-day relationships and career decisions
- How to reframe the past so it serves your future
- The difference between staying stuck in what spilledā¦ and learning how to pour better next time
š§ Growth isnāt just letting go ā itās learning forward.
š” Reflection is power.
š§ Spilled milk might make a mess ā but it can also reveal what the cup was never meant to hold.
This episode is about self-leadership, mindset renewal, and not letting a moment of pain define your entire purpose.
š§ Listen now and letās stop replaying the spill ā and start pouring from a healed place.
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