The Seasons of Us is a podcast hosted by J'Lani De Four that explores life's everyday questions through authentic and intentional storytelling. Each episode encourages listeners to share their own stories and embrace the lessons that come with every season of life. With a focus on self-discovery, the show offers a reflective space for personal growth and real conversation.
Episodes
Trying to Save the World, But First… Beach!
What does it look like to want to make a difference in the world while still figuring out where you fit into it? Join me and Mikayla Johnson for a conversation about sustainability, climate change, personal growth, and the many things that make life interesting along the way.From childhood fascination with clouds, rocks, and geography to her work in sustainable development, Mikayla shares what sha
Dinosaurs, Black Holes & Everything In Between
Episode 22- What do dinosaurs, black holes, anime, friendship, and figuring out adulthood have in common? Well, apparently, quite a lot.In this episode of The Seasons of Us, I sit down with my longtime friend Makesi Pantor to talk about his journey from a childhood fascination with dinosaurs and science fiction to studying the universe through physics. We get into black holes, plasma physics, nucl
Just An Ordinary Girl
Episode 21 - What happens when the pieces of our lives begin to make sense, even when we don't have the whole picture?In this episode of The Seasons of Us, I sit down with Oriana Lezama to talk about poetry, healing, and the unexpected ways we discover who we are. From finding her way to writing through therapy to publishing Fragments in Time, Oriana reflects on how our experiences can hold differ
Feel It. Build It. Trust It.
Episode 20 - Three conversations. Three careers. Three different ways of figuring out what it means to keep going.From navigating the music industry and finding healing through creativity, to construction, service, purpose, and speaking up, to hospitality, entrepreneurship, sobriety, faith, and trusting a season of sowing... these conversations from Decclan, Abigail and Anton all ask questions abo
Grateful for the All, Grateful for the Nothing
Episode 19 - What do you get when you put a chef, storyteller, stylist, musician, entrepreneur, and self-described multipotentialite in one conversation?A lot!Anton and I talk about creativity, food, music, faith, entrepreneurship, his sobriety and figuring out how to make space for all the different parts of ourselves. We get into seasons of sowing, learning to pivot, setting boundaries, giving y
A Life Under Construction
Episode 18 - What if life was never meant to be finished? Abigail and I get into the challenges of navigating the workplace, finding purpose in what we do, and learning how to keep the lighthearted parts of ourselves alive even in difficult environments.Our conversation takes us from civil engineering and project management to psychiatric nursing, disaster risk reduction, climate change, and the i
Music, Healing & Scrambled Eggs
Episode 17 - Almost a year after we last saw each other, Decclan and I sat down for a conversation that slowly found its way into the deepness.This episode felt different. There was no rush to arrive at a big revelation or perfectly packaged takeaway. Just two friends reconnecting, catching up, and allowing the conversation to unfold; an invitation to slow down, be present, and simply listen.We ta
Keep Going
Episode 16 - On August 1st 2025, I packed my bags, left Trinidad and Tobago, and began a new chapter abroad. Today, exactly one year later, I'm recording this reflection from home, looking back on a year that has changed me in more ways than I ever imagined.Episode 13 reminded me why I started the Seasons of Us and what it means to create a space where people simply feel heard. In Episode 14, Hill
At the Heart of it All
Episode 15 - What does it really mean to care for yourself and for others? This week, I'm joined by Dr. Megan Kamath, an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, educator, mentor, trauma-informed coach, published author, and poet. After discovering Seasons of Us as a listener, Megan reached out from California believing our stories were meant to intersect. Now we get to share hers!Toget
Curiosity Over Comfort
Episode 14 - What happens when life forces a planner to become an explorer? Fresh into her "thirty, flirty... and actually 31" era, Hillary reflects on leaving behind a four-year relationship, packing up her life in Florida, and moving to Philadelphia without knowing a soul. From childhood memories of wandering the mountainsides of Puerto Rico to exploring the beauty of religious architecture, nav
Halfway Point: The Gift of Being Heard
Episode 13 - It's hard to believe we're already at the halfway point of the first season of Seasons of Us!As I celebrate my birthday month and prepare to turn 26, I've found myself reflecting not only on the past year of life, but also on what these thirteen episodes have taught me. When I started this podcast, I thought it might be about using my voice. Instead, it has become an exercise in liste
Maybe It's Time to Rest (Actually)
Episode 12 - If I had a dollar for every time I said the phrase “the body remembers” during this episode, I'd probably be able to buy myself a nice nap! But it’s true.June hasn't quite started the way I expected it would. I thought it would be a month of excitement, celebration, and summer plans. Instead, it has become a month of reflection, slowing down, and paying attention to what I am carrying
At What Point Do We Start Living?
Episode 11 - This homegirl is convinced she’s the funniest one in the bunch... but you know what... let us leave her to think that!From caper debates and fighting Oreo allegations to unpacking Irish reflections about emotions (you're gonna love this!), language, and identity, this episode somehow becomes a conversation about what it means to fully lean into yourself. Breyia and I talk confidence,
Some Nights Are Gonna Cost You
Episode 10 - Five years after meeting through an unexpected situation at a birthday party, my friend Justin and I reflect on friendship, growth, and what it'sike living in New York (it ain't what you think!). From Trinidad roots to career growth, Fashion Week, and moving up quickly at work, we talk ambition and identity in real time. We also get into how a family experience with alcohol struggles
Fish, Faith & Full Circle Moments
Episode 9 - Two Trinis. Different countries. One long overdue catch-up!From almost throwing out his back catching the smallest fish on the beach… to a car ride with his dad that quietly set his whole life in motion. My friend Liam and I reconnect after years apart and talk growing up thinking suffering equals worth, and unlearning that mindset. We get into what it means to find God while being awa
Life Lately: A Check-In with Myself
Episode 8 - Life has been life-ing, and honestly, going into this episode I wasn’t even sure what I was going to say or where it was headed. I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately (ok really overwhelmed!), but sitting down to reflect on past conversations with guests and everything we’ve unpacked over the last few episodes turned out to be exactly what I needed.This episode is a check-in... wi
Are We Connected or Just Curated?
Episode 7 - Two colleagues from Chestnut Hill College sit down to talk all things social media, community, and what it really means to be seen. From the beauty of connection to the pressure of always being visible, John and I get into the good and the hard of living online. We also talk about media ethics, handling criticism, and the quiet responsibility of being role models. Because while we can’
When Leadership Finds You
Episode 6 - Feeling for Chinese food? No? Alright, how about a fortune cookie instead. Alysa stops by The Seasons of Us, and what starts as a light moment turns into a conversation about leadership, purpose, and doors that close just so new ones can open. From altar serving and stepping into ministry leadership to trusting that some paths unfold differently than planned, this episode is about real
Was That Really Me? A Grace in Process
Episode 5 - In a world that craves efficiency and just getting it done, how do we respond with intention while keeping empathy at the center? My cousin Denile and I dive "deep" to discover why slow access does not mean inconsiderate but actually the reverse, and how protecting your peace helps you to be fully you. Join us as we reflect on slowing down, listening to our bodies, and leaning into gra
Shaped by the Stories of You
Episode 4 - As we listen to the song Sacred Silence, may we come to discover what love is or maybe Who Love is. We introduce a new segment to the pod, Seasonal Reflections, with the hope to not recap or repeat what has been shared, but to enter more deeply into what others' lives might be saying to us. I have been able to hear and see how I am being called to get up and act, say yes and ask myself
Relationships as Investment
Episode 3 - On a casual Sunday evening, what started as talk about microphones quickly became something deeper. My aunt, Denise De Four, and I, reflect on time, relationships, and finances, and how they intersect across our lives. From learning not to compartmentalise ourselves to recognising our giftedness and using our voices, this conversation centers on accepting what we cannot change, having
Choosing the Harder Good
Episode 2 - I sit down with Alex Stout, a close friend I met while navigating a female-dominated field, finding common ground beyond the classroom, running into each other at the gym, and discovering we're practically neighbours! Our conversation unfolds around the nuances of masculinity, integrity, and learning how to show up for others without losing yourself. Acknowledging that we do not live i
Not Ending, Just Changing
Episode 1 - Joined by our first guest, Lenny Vercruyce, we talk about living in a bubble, Belgian waffles, breakfast in sweatpants, Chick-fil-A falling out of the sky! whilst also exploring confidence, courage, and the quiet magic that happens when you take the first step, be brave, and say hi. It is a reflection on transition, making the most out of life and how the extraordinary shows up when yo
The Seasons of Us: an invitation to listen
A podcast for the season you’re in.Seasons of Us is a space for honest, grounded conversations about life as it’s unfolding: the questions, the growth, the in-between moments we don’t always name.It’s taken me years to finally muster up the courage to sit in front of a mic and press record, but I’m excited to finally give it a go. This podcast is an invitation to slow down, listen, and remember th
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