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I love to laugh, and my mind might ping pong around sometimes, but at the core, I’m a storyteller. I talk about the real-life foolishness I’m walking through and what it looks like to grow mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and in my relationships. Some episodes will make you laugh. Some might challenge you. Some may feel like late-night conversations about healing, faith, growth, and becoming. Either way, I’m just giving yall what I have to give.

  1. 299. Why Did I Want That So Bad?

    1D AGO

    299. Why Did I Want That So Bad?

    Have you ever looked back at something you wanted so badly and realized God was actually protecting you? In this episode, I talk about rejection, closed doors, and the uncomfortable realization that sometimes I was trying to force things that simply did not fit. This episode is for anyone struggling not to take rejection personally, grieving something that did not work out, or learning that not every closed door is punishment. I talk about tying rejection to worth, romanticizing potential, forcing alignment, and how hindsight can reveal that what felt painful in the moment was actually redirection toward something healthier.

    10 min
  2. 298. Not Me Repeating the Cycle

    MAY 14

    298. Not Me Repeating the Cycle

    What do you do when you realize you might be slipping back into patterns you thought you already healed from? In this episode, I talk about the frustration and honesty that comes with recognizing old relational habits, emotional cycles, and familiar thought patterns trying to resurface. This episode is for anyone who feels discouraged by their healing journey, is tired of repeating the same emotional lessons, or is learning that growth is not always linear. I talk about shame, self-awareness, emotional habits, choosing differently, and what it looks like to genuinely want healthier patterns instead of just familiar comfort.

    8 min
  3. 297. When You’re Done People-Pleasing

    APR 8

    297. When You’re Done People-Pleasing

    Why does setting boundaries feel so uncomfortable after years of saying yes to everything? In this episode, I talk about what it actually looks like to start establishing boundaries after living in people-pleasing patterns, and why it can feel so hard even when you know it’s necessary. I share how to navigate the guilt, the discomfort, and the identity shift that comes with choosing honesty over approval. This episode is for anyone learning to stop overextending themselves and start showing up in a way that’s sustainable, healthy, and true.

    8 min
  4. 296. What If You’re Just Out of Alignment?

    MAR 21

    296. What If You’re Just Out of Alignment?

    What if the reason things feel off isn’t because you’re doing something wrong, but because something is out of alignment? In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to be aligned with God and your purpose, and how even small shifts can bring clarity, peace, and confidence back into your life. I share how to recognize when you’ve drifted, why misalignment creates tension, and how to realign without overcomplicating it. This episode is for anyone who feels a little off lately and needs the reminder that you’re not broken, you might just need to get back in alignment.

    9 min
  5. 295. Don’t Match the Mood

    MAR 7

    295. Don’t Match the Mood

    Why do we let someone else’s bad attitude decide how we show up? In this episode, I talk about what it means to be the thermostat in a room instead of the thermometer and how to stop absorbing every shift in energy around you.I share how to stay steady when tension rises, how to separate empathy from absorption, and how to protect your peace without becoming passive or fake positive. This episode is for anyone who feels emotionally drained from matching every mood and wants to learn how to walk into spaces grounded, calm, and secure.

    13 min
  6. 294. Name It. Don’t Claim It.

    JAN 30

    294. Name It. Don’t Claim It.

    What if your feelings are pointing to something deeper, not defining something permanent? In this episode, I talk about how to name what you’re feeling so you can understand what’s going on in your heart and mind without turning those feelings into your identity. I explore why language matters, how emotions work more like signals than labels, and how to stop letting temporary feelings become permanent names. This episode is for anyone who feels emotionally overwhelmed and wants more clarity, more self compassion, and a healthier way to relate to what they feel. If you want to check out my new podcast, Big E & Lady T, Let's Talk About It, here are the links ⁠Big E & Lady T on Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T on Spotify⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T YouTube Playlist⁠

    17 min
  7. 293. Start Over. Again.

    JAN 23

    293. Start Over. Again.

    What if starting over isn’t proof you failed, but proof you didn’t quit? In this episode, I talk about what it really means to begin again without shame, especially when this isn’t your first restart. I explore why starting over feels so heavy, why progress is rarely linear, and how to separate who you are from what you’re still working through. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck at the beginning and needs the courage to start again without shame.

    13 min
  8. 292. Pray More. Say Less.

    JAN 16

    292. Pray More. Say Less.

    What if this season is not about saying more but about listening more? In this episode, I talk about seasons where God invites us to pray more and talk less, and what it looks like to choose quiet trust over constant explanation. This episode is for anyone learning to guard what God is doing, choose prayer over noise, and create space to hear Him more clearly. A reminder that not every season needs an audience and some of the most meaningful work happens in the quiet. If you want to check out my new podcast, Big E & Lady T, Let's Talk About It, here are the links ⁠Big E & Lady T on Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T on Spotify⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T YouTube Playlist⁠

    22 min
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I love to laugh, and my mind might ping pong around sometimes, but at the core, I’m a storyteller. I talk about the real-life foolishness I’m walking through and what it looks like to grow mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and in my relationships. Some episodes will make you laugh. Some might challenge you. Some may feel like late-night conversations about healing, faith, growth, and becoming. Either way, I’m just giving yall what I have to give.

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