Episode 7: It Was Never About The Chicken

S 2 | Ep 2: If I’m Easy, They’ll Stay

You say you're "easygoing," but are you really... or have you just gotten really good at abandoning yourself to keep other people comfortable? In this episode of Taboo Tea, we're talking about people-pleasing in relationships and the belief that if you're understanding enough, flexible enough, and low-maintenance enough, people will stay. We'll unpack why chronic over-accommodation can feel like love, how it slowly erodes your sense of self, and why some relationships only feel peaceful because one person is carrying all the emotional weight. If you've ever swallowed your feelings to avoid conflict, struggled to ask for what you need, or felt guilty for having boundaries, this conversation is for you. Pour your tea and join me as we explore the difference between loving someone and losing yourself. Keywords: people pleasing, relationships, boundaries, self-worth, attachment styles, relationship anxiety, emotional health, self-abandonment, codependency, healthy relationships, Christian mental health, healing, personal growth, therapy podcast, emotional boundaries, dating and relationships, self-love, relationship patterns, vulnerability,

Season 2 | Ep 1: Loving While Broken

What if you do not have to be fully healed before you are worthy of love? In the Season 2 premiere of Taboo Tea: Relationship Edition — Pour It All Out, Katie explores the belief that says, “I need to be whole before I can be loved.” This episode unpacks how self-sabotage, isolation, emotional withholding, and performing “healed” can show up when fear gets dressed up as wisdom. Together, we talk about the difference between discernment and avoidance, why love can feel unsafe after heartbreak, and what it means to receive love with honesty, accountability, and willingness while still healing. You do not have to be whole. But you do have to be willing. Keep your tea hot, your heart honest, and don’t gaslight your own healing. Topics covered: relationships, healing, self-sabotage, emotional availability, fear of intimacy, relationship anxiety, vulnerability, dating while healing, faith and mental health, Christian mental health, self-worth, boundaries, therapy, attachment wounds, emotional healing, love after heartbreak, trauma healing, personal growth, relationship patterns, women’s mental health, Black mental health, spiritually grounded healing.

Episode 9: Too Big To Hold Alone

In this episode, Katie unpacks the idea that emotions aren’t actually “too big”—they’re just too heavy to carry alone. Through reflection, cultural wisdom, and practical tools, she explores why many of us wear silence and self-sufficiency like a badge of honor and what it looks like to start sharing the weight instead. Emotional overwhelm, feeling overwhelmed, coping with emotions, vulnerability and connection, hyper-independence, community care, collective healing, mental health awareness, emotional resilience, faith and mental health, Christian mental health

Episode 8: Storytime! How I Fumbled The Bag

Katie shares a personal story about losing a cherished purse and explores themes of grief, self-shaming, and the importance of honesty and care in our emotional lives. This episode encourages listeners to embrace their feelings, practice compassion, and understand that seasons of change are natural and temporary. keywords grief, self-care, emotional honesty, seasons of life, compassion, personal growth, mental health, self-awareness, healing, vulnerability

Episode 7: It Was Never About The Chicken

In this conversation, Katie explores the complexities of relaxation and the cultural conditioning that often makes it difficult for individuals to rest. She shares personal anecdotes and insights into how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors regarding rest. The discussion emphasizes the importance of redefining rest as a necessary part of life rather than a reward for productivity, advocating for a shift in mindset to allow for healing and self-trust. keywords relaxation, rest, cultural conditioning, mental health, self-care, nervous system, childhood memories, adult stress, permission to pause, healing