So many of us grew up being told we were “too sensitive,” “too much,” or that our feelings didn’t matter. In this episode, we reclaim the truth: your emotions and feelings are valid. We explore how...

The deepest betrayal isn’t always someone else walking away — it’s when we abandon ourselves. In this episode, we unpack what happens when survival, people-pleasing, or fear push us to silence our...

Unpacking Me: The Parts of Trauma No One Talks AboutSometimes, denial feels easier than truth. In this episode, we unpack how trauma can make denial look “sexy” — convincing us to stay in...

Too often, individuality gets twisted into “disrespect” when you don’t comply with someone else’s expectations. In this episode, we unpack the shame tactics used to silence authenticity, the weight...

When your authentic self is seen as defiance, shame becomes a tool to force conformity. In this episode, we explore how families, partners, and communities can twist individuality into “disrespect,”...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts and emotional pain. Listener discretion advised. If you’re in crisis, please reach out: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call/Text 988,...

In this raw and reflective episode, we dive into the emotional labor of pretending to be okay when you're anything but. "Faking Joy" explores how trauma survivors often learn to wear...

In this powerful episode, we explore how the pressure to appear "good," "proper," and "respectable" can silence our truth and erode our mental health. Respectability...

In this episode, “Alcohol, Parties, and Pain: Escaping vs Healing,” we unpack the hidden alcoholism and emotional avoidance that often go unspoken in marginalized communities. From the outside, the...

What happens when we keep pushing through pain instead of listening to it? In this episode, we explore the deeply rooted connection between trauma and chronic illness — from fibroids and diabetes to...