The Story Lounge

A Fighter & A Lover

What happens when a so-called “macho” profession meets emotional honesty? In A Lover and a Fighter, professional wrestler Brett, shares a story from a biker-gang gig that sets the stage for a deeper conversation about love, partnership, and presence. It’s a reminder that real strength isn’t just about toughness, it’s about how you care for the people you love.

It's Probably Anxiety

At 26, Olivia was told her symptoms were “probably just anxiety.” They weren’t. In this episode, she shares her story of experiencing a stroke, including the shocking detail of how she found out, and the scary reality of being dismissed in healthcare.

Friendly Fire

In this episode, Tamara and I reflect on surviving a house fire together and how that shared trauma unexpectedly solidified our friendship.

Self-doubt to Self-made

In Self Doubt to Self-Made, Todun opens up about building Tone with Todun while shaping her self-identity. We talk rejection, fear, lack of support, and the real financial and mental cost of starting something new. A raw, honest conversation about resilience, growth, and betting on yourself before anyone else does.

Are Vices that Bad? (After The Lounge)

Welcome to our first After Lounge Edition. Closing off the Dating the Devil series.Joelle is back to challenge the way we think about our vices. Whether it’s people, sex, food, or the little indulgences we don’t admit out loud. She breaks down why vices aren’t inherently harmful and how embracing them mindfully can actually shift and elevate our everyday escapes.