Do Tell Relationship Podcast

You can love your children, choose motherhood, and still miss the woman you were before. Sahar Taylor joins Nina Westbrook for an honest conversation about motherhood, identity, marriage, prenups, and the emotional realities of surrogacy. From leaving her first marriage and experiencing homelessness during law school to becoming a family law attorney and navigating life with two children under two...

You can be capable, driven, and deeply committed to everyone around you—and still need help. In this episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, Nina Westbrook welcomes executive coach and author Jovian Zayne for a conversation about self-worth, boundaries, motherhood, and navigating life's harder seasons. Jovian shares the personal experiences behind her book, Soft Landings for Hard Days, includ...

What if wellness wasn't something you had to perfect—but something you could practice, one intentional choice at a time? In this episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, Nina Westbrook sits down with award-winning host, producer and entrepreneur Tai Beauchamp for a deeply honest conversation about wellness, identity, community and what it means to live as your whole self. Tai shares how leavin...

What if balance isn't the goal—and harmony is? Poet, performer, cultural critic, and proud girl dad Joel Leon joins Nina Westbrook for a powerful conversation about Black masculinity, emotional vulnerability, modern fatherhood, co-parenting, and creating relationships that can evolve without shame. Joel reflects on growing up in the Bronx, discovering poetry through hip-hop, and learning to reconc...

How do you build healthier relationships—without losing yourself in the process?  Some of the most powerful conversations from this season of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast all pointed back to the same truth: the healthiest relationships begin with self-awareness. In this special compilation episode, Nina Westbrook brings together unforgettable moments from some of our favorite guests—including...

Entrepreneur and Black Ambition CEO Felecia Hatcher joins Nina Westbrook for a powerful conversation about self-trust, entrepreneurship, access and the courage to stop shrinking. After a high school guidance counselor told Felecia that college wasn't a realistic option, she found another path and earned more than $100,000 in scholarships. That experience became the foundation of a career devoted t...

Setting boundaries sounds simple... until you actually have to do it. In this solo episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Nina Westbrook breaks down why healthy boundaries feel so uncomfortable, how attachment styles influence the way we communicate our needs, and why guilt doesn't necessarily mean you're doing something wrong. Whether you struggle with people pleasing, resentment, diffic...

Grammy-winning artist, author, and professor Jonathan McReynolds joins Nina Westbrook for a deeply honest conversation about faith, ambition, creativity, depression, and the pressure to keep climbing even when life at the top feels lonely. Jonathan reflects on his childhood in church, the moment he realized music was less about talent and more about having something meaningful to say, and why his...

What happens when rest becomes a radical act? In this episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, Nina Westbrook sits down with author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of the Loveland Foundation, Rachel Cargle. Rachel shares the deeply personal story behind the creation of the Loveland Foundation, how a birthday fundraiser evolved into a movement that has provided more than 200,000 hour...

Author Jason Reynolds joins Nina Westbrook on the Do Tell Relationship Podcast for a powerful conversation about storytelling, Black boyhood, masculinity, literacy, AI, creativity, emotional expression, and the human experience behind great art. Jason shares why young people do not hate books, they hate boredom, and how representation in literature can shape identity, imagination, emotional vocabu...

What if love isn't something you fall into—but something you practice? In this episode, Nina Westbrook sits down with Codie Elaine Oliver, founder of Black Love, to unpack the real work behind relationships. From dating struggles and societal narratives to building a marriage, business, and family simultaneously, Codie shares what it truly takes to love well. They explore vulnerability, communicat...

What does it actually cost to be fully known? In this powerful episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast , host Nina Westbrook sits down with bestselling author, activist, and Emmy-nominated producer George M. Johnson to explore identity, vulnerability, and the healing power of storytelling. From being labeled "different" as a child to becoming one of the most banned authors in America, George s...

This live-recorded episode flips the script—Nina Westbrook steps out of the host seat and into the conversation. Joined by Megan Bartlett, this episode explores how sports impact mental health, identity, and emotional development. From youth athletes to professionals, the conversation reveals how movement, community, and discipline shape our well-being—and where the system is falling short. If you...

What does it really take to build a career in music today? In this episode, Nina sits down with rising R&B artist Jordyn Simone to unpack the reality behind chasing big dreams—self-trust, authenticity, and navigating an industry that's constantly changing. From The Voice to building her own path, Jordyn shares how she's learning to balance artistry, identity, and ambition without losing herself in...

In this episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast , Nina sits down with her longtime friend Jada Paul for an honest and thoughtful conversation about identity, motherhood, ambition, and what it really feels like to build something of your own. On paper, Jada's life is filled with impact—entrepreneurship, philanthropy, board leadership, and raising a family alongside a high-profile NBA career. Bu...

If you've ever felt like you were supposed to have love figured out by now… this episode is for you. In this powerful, honest, and often hilarious conversation, Nina sits down with national dating expert, TV host, and author Monique Kelley (creator of Confessions of a Serial Dater in LA) to unpack what nobody tells you about modern dating. From dating apps and "chat fishing" to inconsistency, fina...

In this powerful and deeply grounding episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast , host Nina Westbrook sits down with Dr. Jenelle Kim —a 9th-generation doctor of Traditional Oriental Medicine, master herbalist, and founder of JBK Wellness Labs —for a wide-ranging conversation on aging, emotional health, and true longevity. Together, Nina and Dr. Kim unpack what's really happening in our bodies as...

Welcome back to a brand-new year of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast. To kick off 2026, Nina Westbrook opens the year with a powerful, honest, and deeply needed conversation about perimenopause, menopause, self-advocacy, relationships, and redefining what it means to thrive in midlife. Joining Nina is Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified OB-GYN, women's health advocate, and Chief Medical Office...

Healing gets talked about a lot… but doing the work is where things get real. In this episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, Nina Westbrook sits down with Devi Brown—master well-being educator, multidisciplinary healer, author, and founder of Devi Brown Well-Being. Devi shares what it actually means to live in wisdom, why healing is rarely neat, and how small daily choices (like breathwork,...

It's been an incredible season on Do Tell with Nina Westbrook! In this special end-of-year recap, Nina looks back at some of the most powerful, funny, and heartfelt moments from Season 3 — featuring inspiring guests like A'ja Wilson, Russell Westbrook, Tamron Hall, Ron Robinson, Sinead Bovell, Melody Ehsani, Dr. Raquel Martin, Neha Ruch, Latham Thomas, Etienne Maurice, Kennedy Ryan, Amber Lyon, an...

What if the thing that's really running your life isn't your to-do list or your goals… but your nervous system and your sense of worth? In this episode of Do Tell with Nina Westbrook, Nina sits down with writer, coach, and author Amber Lyon (You Are a Magnet) for a deep, honest conversation about self-worth, nervous system regulation, and what it actually means to become "magnetic" to the life you...

A'ja Wilson — WNBA champion & MVP, author of Dear Black Girls , founder of the A'ja Wilson Foundation, and entrepreneur (Burnt Wax Candle). We cover: mental health post-bubble, therapy, boundaries vs public expectations, NIL's upside and pressure, building authentic brand deals, designing a sell-out signature shoe, dyslexia advocacy, and what a "good life" actually looks like. Highlights Walk Away...

Real talk on modern friendship. 👯‍♀️ Nina sits down with Trinity Mitchell (Friend Fusion) to unpack the "low-maintenance friend" myth and reframe it as self-sufficient friendships—connections rooted in honesty, effort, and healthy boundaries. From group-chat drama and ghosting to unspoken rules (don't share your friend's business!), they cover how to address conflict without chaos, offer grace wi...

What if our obsession with "boundaries" is actually making us lonelier? In this episode of Do Tell , Nina sits down with psychotherapist Helen Marie to unpack modern boundary culture, co-regulation, attachment, PTSD showing up around the holidays, and the healing power of rupture and repair . They explore the difference between capacity vs. desire in love, why love languages can mislead us, and a...

Nina sits down with Molly Shaheen and Huw Collins to unpack how they scaled Maison Wheat from a single boutique into a lifestyle brand—while staying married and mostly sane. They dig into the "walk away vs. walk through it" decision filter, the realities of brick-and-mortar in 2025 (location, terms, team, and story), why saying yes accelerates growth, and how to set boundaries when you live, trave...