Surviving Me

<p>Grief has a way of stopping us in our tracks—reminding us how fragile life really is. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the passing of my uncle, the guilt of wishing I had done more, and the hard truth...

This episode is for anyone tired of one-sided love, half-effort friendships, and emotional labor with no return. We’re done overextending. We’re done settling for crumbs and calling it connection. In Reciprocity or...

In this episode of Surviving Me, we’re joined by Nykera for a conversation that’s honest, raw, and way too relatable. Together, we unpack the things we wish we had known before falling in love—the red flags we...

What happens when life is falling apart but little hands still need to be held? In this deeply honest episode, we talk about what it means to mother through overwhelm—to show up with love, softness, and strength even...

In this episode, I take you inside my real-life experience using an at-home STD testing kit from HeyMistr — no needles, no appointments, and absolutely no shame. We’re talking about why sexual health is self-care, how...

In the very first episode of our new men’s series State His Way Through, Malik joins the mic to talk about what it really means to love a woman who’s in the middle of her healing. This is a conversation about patience...

If you’ve ever put something off and called it laziness — this episode is for you. Sometimes procrastination is survival. Sometimes sabotage is protection. And sometimes, the closer we get to peace, the more we push it...

You’re showing up, getting it done, smiling when needed — but inside, you’re numb. This episode explores the quiet, unseen pain of functional depression: the version that keeps you looking “fine” while feeling anything...

What do you do with the words you never got to say? In this raw solo episode, Dai opens up about the emotional weight of connections that end in silence — the “almosts” that still leave deep bruises, the people we...

We’re taught that closure brings peace. But sometimes the closure never comes. No apology. No explanation. Just silence. In this episode, we’re letting go of the idea that someone else’s validation is a requirement for...

This episode is a love letter to those who’ve ever felt like they had to justify their identity just to be accepted. In honor of Pride Month, we’re talking about what it means to exist without apology. To take up space...

This isn’t a full episode—it’s a pause. A moment to say thank you for being part of this journey. Surviving Me just hit 71 downloads and 58 listeners, and while the numbers are growing, it’s the impact that matters...

What happens when someone loves you—but not in the way you need? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Ashley opens up about the heartbreak of being emotionally unmatched. From loving someone’s effort but feeling the...

In Part 1 of this soulful conversation, Ashley opens up about what it really means to fall for someone’s potential. Not who they are — but who you believe they could become. From holding onto hope to confronting hard...

Jass joins us for a real, raw conversation about what it means to be the “fun one,” the “strong friend,” and the woman who holds everyone together—while quietly holding her own pain. We explore how easy it is to be...