My Feelings Over Tea Podcast

NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks
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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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. The Year of Firsts

    07/27/2025

    The Year of Firsts

    Life after a significant loss or transition, whether it is through grief, divorce, job loss, relocation, new parenthood, or shifting relationships, can mark the beginning of a "year of firsts." The first holiday alone, the first new job interview, the first sleepless night with a newborn, or the first silence where laughter once lived, can be quietly shattering, often steeped in loneliness, emotional baggage, and a lingering sense of isolation. Research reveals that over 60% of individuals experiencing major life transitions report moderate to severe emotional distress in the first year (American Psychological Association, 2023). Join Dr. NaKaisha, this Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, to explore the emotional terrain of that first year, illuminating pathways toward healing through support systems, therapeutic practices, community connection, and intentional coping strategies. This episode will offer insight into how individuals can honor their vulnerability while rebuilding purpose, identity, and connection. As poet David Whyte writes, "Grief can be the form of hope that has lost its way." The journey through a year of firsts is not simply survival, it is a defined recalibration of what it means to belong, to evolve, and to heal forward.  To Our Listeners The content shared on My Feelings Over Tea Podcast is intended for informational and reflective purposes only. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your licensed therapist, counselor, physician, or other qualified mental health professional with any questions regarding your emotional wellness or health concerns. If you are experiencing a crisis or require urgent care, please contact your local emergency services or mental health helpline. Your healing matters!

    26 min
  7. Men and Grief with Tony Lynch

    06/06/2025

    Men and Grief with Tony Lynch

    Society often tells men to be strong, to hold it together, to push through pain in silence. But true strength lies in vulnerability. In honor of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we're breaking down the barriers that keep men from seeking help, building support systems, and embracing the healing they deserve. Join Dr. NaKaisha for a powerful conversation with Tony Lynch, Founder of the Global Grief Network, as we unpack the stigma surrounding male grief and explore how stress, addictions, and expectations shape the way men show up in their pain. Grief does not equate to weakness. It is a true testament to love, loss, and the courage to heal. Let's shift the narrative. Let's talk. Let's support one another. Let's reduce loneliness and isolation. Let's heal—together. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and discussion purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are in need of support, please seek guidance from a qualified mental health professional in your area.

    52 min
  8. Navigating Transitions in Grief

    05/10/2025

    Navigating Transitions in Grief

    Have you experienced confusion, anger, or denial when it comes to grief? You may not be alone. Grief is ever-changing, and while the journey isn't easy, grace makes healing possible. Grief can impact your mental health deeply, and if left unaddressed, it can feel impossible to overcome. Join Dr. NaKaisha as she offers a fresh perspective, and guides you through ways to observe, process, and heal. With a soothing meditation and a space for self-reflection, she helps you find clarity, purpose, and connection in better understanding yourself and grief along your journey. You don't want to miss this soothing and informative episode on My Feelings Over Tea Podcast!

    40 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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