Unpacking Me

<p> What happens when you can hold compassion for your mother… and still feel deeply hurt by her?</p><p>In this episode, we explore the complexity of the mother wound—a deeply layered emotional experience that many...

<p>What does it mean to show up as a mother when you’re still carrying unhealed parts of yourself?</p><p>In this episode, we have an honest and necessary conversation about Black motherhood, trauma, and the emotional...

<p>Why do so many of us learn to hide our emotions, push things down, and carry everything alone?</p><p>In this episode, we explore emotional suppression—how it develops, why it feels like survival, and the long-term...

<p>The Real Reason You Overthink at Night</p><p>You’re exhausted, your body is ready for sleep… but your mind won’t stop racing. In this episode, we unpack why your thoughts get louder at night, especially for those...

<p>Panic attacks can feel terrifying, overwhelming, and completely out of control. In this episode, we break down what is actually happening in your body and nervous system during a panic attack and why it can feel like...

<p>The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Therapist</p><p>Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know what to look for. In this episode, we unpack the biggest mistakes people...

<p>Being Triggered, Healing, and Feeling Emotions for the First Time<br/>Unpacking Me: The Parts of Trauma No One Talks About</p><p>Healing can feel terrifying when your nervous system finally starts to wake up. In this...

<p>There are moments in healing when something clicks — when you realize you’re no longer surviving, you’re choosing yourself. In this episode, we explore what it means to “grow up” in therapy: taking responsibility for...

<p>Unpacking Me: The Parts of Trauma No One Talks About</p><p>What happens when you stop living for everyone else — and finally start choosing yourself? In this episode, we unpack what it really means to become the...

<p>Healing doesn’t happen without grief — especially at the end of the year, when reflection can bring up everything you’ve lost along the way. In this episode, we explore the quiet grief that shows up during trauma...

<p>As the year comes to a close, so many of us fall into the silent spiral — comparing ourselves, questioning our progress, and feeling like we’ve somehow “failed behind.” In this episode, we get honest about the...

<p>The holidays can bring joy — but they can also bring pressure, guilt, and expectations. In this episode, we talk about the emotional weight of holiday obligations and how trauma, family dynamics, and people-pleasing...

<p>For many people with trauma histories, saying “no” isn’t just uncomfortable — it feels dangerous. Especially during the holidays, when expectations and family dynamics intensify. In this episode, we dive into why...

<p>What happens when gratitude is used against you? In this episode, we unpack the dark side of “be grateful” culture — when people use gratitude to silence your pain, dismiss your needs, or guilt you out of wanting...

<p>Life doesn’t magically get neat and orderly just because we’re healing — it stays messy, confusing, beautifully imperfect. In this episode, we explore how gratitude can coexist with struggle, how you can hold...