Loren LaRosa is back after a nonstop week and she’s keeping it real about being tired of the grind and craving a little “soft life” energy. From her Brown Style Magazine cover to juggling travel, work, and life, she talks about what it looks like to slow down (or at least try to).

Then she gets into Monica opening up about secretly dealing with vocal paralysis while on tour—and somehow still sounding flawless. Plus, the conversation Monica had with Michelle Obama, her marriage, and why she’s always protective over Brandy.

Loren also breaks down the Brandy, Ray J, and Shyne drama and why some of these conversations should’ve stayed off the internet.