Mangled Spaces

If motherhood (or adulthood for that matter) is feeling like living in a crappy apartment, rather than your dream home: this week's episode is dedicated to you. We dreamed it would be one way (a great, beautiful, magical way)...and we just aren't there yet. This week, Tash and Mel talk about doing a little bit of DIY work on their "work in progress" life status, instead of wishing this time away....

This week Tash and Mel discuss the messiness of the back to school season, navigating trauma in transition and raising our kids to be kind humans.

This week Mel and Tash talk through the idea of framing our decisions in terms of "towards" or "away" moves. Rather than getting wrapped up in the idea of success or failure, we have the opportunity to see every choice as a series of steps that lead us towards or away from the rich and healthy life we desire. Life isn't a race you need to win, but every moment holds an opportunity to move towards...

Join us as we conclude our mini series on the art and necessity of prioritizing self. We have spent the last 4 weeks breaking down the importance and details of self care, self soothing and self compassion. Listen in today as we bring everything back to the basics and discuss what it looks like to prioritize self in the day to day mangled spaces of life. Thanks for listening! Love, Tasha & Mel

What actually is self care? Mel and Tash talk through what it means to be human and how to show up for ourselves. Listen in as they talk through the ins and outs of discovering a selfcare routine. They discuss tips, tricks and all the things that get in the way.

This week Tash & Mel dive into what it means to practice self compassion. In a world that amplifies the voices of our inner critics, its important to develop the mindset of self compassion. Hear from Mel about how self compassion is impacting her mental health journey.

Stress comes in millions of forms, but essentially causes the same response in our brain. Our nervous system can't always organize the difference between stress and danger. When our bodies start to respond to stress as a life-or-death situation, we become dysregulated and unable to productively move forward in a situation. This week we are bring practical tips on how to bring yourself out of the f...

We are made in the image of God--a God who mandates rest! Caring for our bodies is not vanity, relaxation is not laziness, and seeking pleasure is not selfish. This week we are unpacking what it looks like to tend to our needs so we can keep showing up as our best, authentic, genuine selves.

We are so honored to share this life-changing resource with you. Aundi brings an excellent blend of research, brain science, faith, and psychology to us in her book Try Softer. One of our missions at Mangled Spaces is to help our community embrace the realities of mental health and trauma without spiritual bypassing or ignoring the messiness. If you have ever found yourself conflicted between trad...

Look friends, life is hard no matter what. And even harder when we try to make it through alone. We were built for community, and needing support doesn't make us weak. This week we are talking through finding your people, leaning into them, and being a support to them in return.

We are taking turns interviewing each other to give you an inside look at each of us and what makes up the duo of Mangled Spaces! This week Mel shares all--from boarding school to mom loss, therapy to credit card bills--we hope you'll leave this episode (and the next) with a better understanding of the girls behind the mics!

We are taking turns interviewing each other to give you an inside look at each of us and what makes up the duo of Mangled Spaces! This week Tash shares all--from blind dates to dream jobs, kids to cruises--we hope you'll leave this episode (and the next) with a better understanding of the girls behind the mics!

We discovered this book recently and could not wait to share it with you! The Gospel Comes With a House Key beautifully articulates our call to radical hospitality, while giving practical tools to walk it out in community. It left us challenged, inspired, and equipped to dive further into community with others in the Mangled Spaces of life.

This week we are taking you step by step through the process of facing and slaying one of Tasha's biggest villains: photos. Listen in to hear how we used skills, strategy, and support to make our way through a branding photoshoot. Whether you have experience with body dysmorphia, have walked alongside someone who does (or even might some day), this episode has some tools to keep in your toolbox fo...

We promised we'd keep it real here at Mangled Spaces, and we will waste no time delivering. The mental health space is a messy one, and we believe you can be real about this AND have faith in God. We believe you will have to struggle in order to grow. Listen in on our conversation about failed expectations, mental health, and how we found therapists that are guiding us through growth in this seaso...

We cannot wait to welcome you into this community! At Mangled Spaces we believe that faking perfection serves no one. We are here to shed light on the messiness of life and ask the hard questions about faith, parenting, and mental health. We don't claim to have the answers, but we do promise that you don't have to feel like the only one with questions. Welcome to this challenging, honest, often fu...