My Feelings Over Tea Podcast

NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Monthly

Your Mental Health is important and can be compromised by many different life situations. Join your Host, Dr. NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, each month as she brings powerful, REAL life interviews and spills the tea about all things life and mental health related. If you are a human who has feelings and has struggled with change, loneliness, feeling down, maintaining healthy relationships, simply feeling "all over the place, or had super positive and happy moments, this podcast is for you.

  1. S3 E4: The Science of Feeling Better with Dr. Aysha Mabin

    Jun 28

    S3 E4: The Science of Feeling Better with Dr. Aysha Mabin

    The Science of Feeling Better™️ explores how stress, overwhelm, and the nervous system shape our inner world. Blending neuroscience, yoga, and breathwork, this episode reconnects you to mind, body, soul, and spirit. It's a reminder that nurturing yourself is essential, healing is not linear, and every person's path is uniquely their own. A grounded, compassionate look at what it truly means to feel better. Join Dr. NaKaisha as she talks with her co-developer, Dr. Aysha Mabin, on The Science of Feeling Better. This is a light, fun, yet educational episode you don't want to miss!

    26 min

  2. May 19

    S3 E3: You Need You

    Your most important relationship is the one you have with yourself, and this episode connects you with Dr. NaKaisha, as we dive into exactly why. She unpacks the power of intentional self‑check‑ins and the deep nourishment of tending to your own soul-care needs. You will explore how to say "No" without guilt and "Yes" without resentment, all while building a healthier, more aligned relationship with you. It is uplifting, witty, and designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass this Mental Health Awareness Month. Strengthen your journey through the exploration of self‑nurturing rituals. Excited for you to check out this episode! **Please remember, this podcast addresses various mental health challenges and life situations. It is not meant to replace your personal connection to and consultation with your qualified healthcare professional.

    26 min
  3. S3 E2: Everything is Working for Your Good

    Apr 25

    S3 E2: Everything is Working for Your Good

    Hello Beautiful Souls, today we are exploring a mindset shift that has carried some through some of the hardest seasons of their life. Today, we are focused on this phrase, "Everything is working for your good." This isn't about ignoring pain or pretending everything is perfect, however, it is about understanding how your thoughts shape your emotions, your choices, and your ability to be resilient. Join Dr. NaKaisha as she speaks to what happens when you learn to reframe challenges, stop searching only for what is wrong and start noticing what IS possible. Cognitive processing becomes a tool for growth, clarity, and self‑trust. So grab your tea and settle in as we process how your thoughts can become your biggest ally! Reminder: theses episodes are not a replacement for professional mental healthcare. Please consult your provider with any mental health/wellness questions/concerns.

    21 min
  4. S3 E1: The Power of An Energetic Connection

    Feb 14

    S3 E1: The Power of An Energetic Connection

    Hello Beautiful Soul! This episode invites you to reconnect with your inner energy through breath, movement, and sound. You will learn a simple grounding practice from yoga and sound healing that can help release stuck emotions, deepen self‑worth, and restore your natural rhythm. Whether you are seeking clarity, calm, or a stronger connection to yourself and others, this tool and many others are practical, accessible, and transformative. Tune in to feel lighter, more grounded, and more aligned with the energy you want to carry into your life. Dr. NaKaisha is joined by Dr. Gemma Perry, a psychology researcher who embraces the power of sound through chanting. This is an awesome episode that will allow you a peek into a world that truly is transformational.

    38 min
  5. Growth & Being Mishandled

    12/23/2025

    Growth & Being Mishandled

    This episode dives into the kind of growth that happens when you stop letting yourself be mishandled. Dr. NaKaisha explores how mental health awareness becomes a compass that can support you in noticing what drains you, what strengthens you, and what no longer deserves access to your peace. This is an episode that is super powerful, thought-provoking, and a real conversation about choosing yourself with intention, honoring your boundaries, and staying rooted in who you truly are. Growth is reclamation and it is also an evolution. As you engage in this episode, be reminded why you are worth the work.

    29 min
  6. Values: Escaping Emotional Whiplash One Value at a Time

    11/02/2025

    Values: Escaping Emotional Whiplash One Value at a Time

    In this energizing episode, Dr. NaKaisha dives deep into the power of personal values. Values are our guiding principles that shape our choices, protect our peace, and steer us through emotional storms. When we ignore our internal GPS, we invite mental health gremlins like shame, burnout, and emotional whiplash to take the wheel. But, as we align with what truly matters, clarity and resilience will follow. This episode will explore ways in which values impact our mental health, relationships, and personal growth, with practical tips to realign and recharge. So, tune in for laughter, insight, and a friendly nudge to live on purpose while honoring your values. "Your values are not just words. Your values are your soul's compass. When life gets loud, listen inward." — Dr. NaKaisha

    22 min
  7. Reclaiming You: The Cost of Self-Neglect

    10/16/2025

    Reclaiming You: The Cost of Self-Neglect

    Have you ever felt like you have vanished beneath the weight of roles, routines, and responsibilities? This episode dives deep into the quiet epidemic of self-neglect. How do we lose ourselves in the shuffle and what does it takes to find our way back? Join Dr. NaKaisha for self-reflection, bold truths, and  an exploratory journey as to the power of reclaiming your identity, joy, and worth. Because healing begins when you choose you. As Audre Lorde reminds us, "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation." Tune in, get inspired, and start your journey back to the most important person in your life, YOU!

    19 min
  8. Back to School Nostalgia

    08/24/2025

    Back to School Nostalgia

    As the back-to-school season rolls in, some of us may feel a familiar tug of nostalgia. In this episode, Dr. NaKaisha explores how revisiting back to school memories can actually boost mental health. From the emotional warmth of childhood routines to the bittersweet reflection on growth, nostalgia is not just sentimental, but, it can also be therapeutic. Learn how remembering can spark resilience, foster optimism, and even inspire positive change, even through the challenges going back to school may bring for some. Whether you are a parent prepping lunchboxes, a student stepping into new beginnings, or someone who simply loves the rhythm of back to school season, this episode invites you to embrace the past as a tool for healing and forward motion.

    17 min
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Your Mental Health is important and can be compromised by many different life situations. Join your Host, Dr. NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, each month as she brings powerful, REAL life interviews and spills the tea about all things life and mental health related. If you are a human who has feelings and has struggled with change, loneliness, feeling down, maintaining healthy relationships, simply feeling "all over the place, or had super positive and happy moments, this podcast is for you.

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