Skills and Pills Podcast

In this episode of Skills & Pills , Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo explore the unique mental health challenges many people of color face and the stigmas that often keep them from seeking help. Together, they unpack how culture, faith, and lived experiences influence the way we view therapy, while highlighting the emotional weight of navigating spaces where your story isn't always understood.  The conv...

Part 1: https://youtu.be/8nTof08paj8 In Part 2 of their conversation with Dr. Crystal Rae Hulbert, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo explore one of the biggest questions people face after trauma: How do you actually move forward? When the crisis has passed and the pain begins to settle, what does healing look like? How do you stop letting your trauma define you and begin responding to life from a place of freedom...

Trauma has a way of changing how we see ourselves, other people, and even God. In this episode of Skills & Pills, Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo sit down with Dr. Crystal Rae Hulbert for an honest conversation about trauma, healing, faith, and what it really means to grow through life's hardest experiences. Together, they explore the intersection of trauma and spirituality, including the often-discuss...

In this episode, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo reflect on their recent conversation with Charaia Rush and continue unpacking what resilience really looks like. So often, we're taught to admire the comeback story, but what about the space in between? The messy middle. The setbacks. The moments when healing feels slow and progress isn't obvious. Join the conversation as they explore why resilience isn...

For anyone who’s ever been knocked down and told to “bounce back,” only to find themselves back on the floor again, this episode is for you. Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo sit down with author Charaia Rush to discuss her new book The Myth of Bouncing Back and the deeper truth about resilience, grief, disappointment, and starting over. From personal experiences that led Charaia to write the book, to navigating...

“Just pray about it.” For many Christians struggling with mental health, that’s the response they’ve heard for years. But what happens when prayer alone doesn’t seem to fix the anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout? In this episode, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo have continue an honest conversation about faith and mental health in the Christian community. From discussing the stigma around therapy to breakin...

“You just need to pray more.”  “If you really trusted God, you wouldn’t struggle mentally.” For years, many Christians have been taught that mental health struggles are simply a lack of faith. But what happens when prayer, fasting, worship, and serving still leave someone battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or emotional exhaustion? In this episode, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo confront some of the biggest...

“I felt like everything was imploding.” — Dr. Mo In this episode, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo open up about their personal journey of learning resilience through some of life’s most challenging seasons. From navigating the birth of a premature baby to enduring the uncertainty of a global pandemic, Dr. Mo shares how resilience became essential while balancing life as a new wife, new mother, and business owne...

At Skills and Pills, we define resilience as the ability to bounce back and grow in the face of adversity. But an important question we all have to ask is this: what are we actually growing into? Growth is not just about getting through hard moments. It is about who we are becoming because of them. This means shifting our mindset from asking why me to embracing why not me. It means choosing to bel...

We are closing out the month of April, the Month of the Military Child, with a special episode on how military families can build resilience, featuring our guest April McBride. In this episode, we explore how military spouses and children can navigate uncertainty and change to build strong families, along with methods for balancing emotions and practical skills for developing resilience. April McB...

In this episode, we react to Yvette Henry’s podcast episode and her book Release, Rest, Remain, unpacking what these powerful ideas actually look like in real life.  How do you truly let go of what is weighing you down? What does it mean to find real rest in God’s presence? And how do you stay grounded in His love when life feels anything but steady? We dive into these topics and unpack the nugget...

On this episode, we are joined by Yvette Henry–a wife, mom of four, podcaster, and the author of Release, Rest, & Remain, a 30-day journey designed for busy women to release burdens to God, rest in His presence, and remain steadfast in His love. From overflowing inboxes and the constant pull of other people’s needs to endless to-do lists, finding even a moment of peace or joy can feel impossib...

Pain turned into purpose produces power. There isn’t necessarily meaning in pain in and of itself—that’s not what we’re saying. But what we are saying is that when we look for meaning, when we look for purpose after we’ve experienced suffering and life’s pain, it can produce power in our lives. That power may show up as joy. It may be hope. It may be greater resilience. It could even lead to growt...

Healing isn’t a one-time event. It’s a continual journey. Too often, we put pressure on ourselves to “arrive” at healing quickly, as if it’s something we achieve once and never revisit. But real healing is ongoing. It requires patience, intention, and a willingness to grow through every season. On this episode, we’re seeking to normalize the healing journey so that we can become the best versions...

On this special episode of Skills & Pills , we pick up a Q&A session from our time with Lisa Marie Lovett. Lisa Marie shares how she dealt with the loss of family members and how we can develop grace and compassion for ourselves. Snuggle up and enjoy this special presentation! Follow Lisa Marie Lovett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasoned_dialogue YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@S...

What happens when you try to carry everything on your own? In this episode of Skills & Pills , we explore the true cost of trying to manage every responsibility, burden, and expectation by yourself. Many of us believe strength means handling everything alone, but the reality is that constantly carrying more than our capacity leads to exhaustion, imbalance, and burnout. This is why we need the...

How do we carry all of the roles and responsibilities as a mother? As a friend? Or as a spouse? We can feel weighed down by all of the obligations while trying to grow personally at the same time.  We weren’t meant to carry these weights by ourselves. We need friends and community, and we also need to recognize what we actually have the capacity for in the season we’re in. These are the topics in...

Are you doing all the "right" things for self-care? Taking the bubble baths, booking weekend trips, downloading the mindfulness apps… but still feeling completely overwhelmed and exhausted? If your burnout isn’t getting better, it’s not your fault. It’s because hustle culture sold us a superficial fix for a deep and systemic problem.  This is your playbook for moving beyond temporary rel...

How do we practically move from a life of burnout driven by hustle culture to a "soft life" of intentional peace and rest? Hustle culture is built on a foundation of fear, equating relentless work with moral virtue. The soft life is the antidote, focusing on softening into the present moment and redefining success beyond output or status. In this episode, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo dive deeply in...

What does it truly look like to love yourself fully? To understand your worth, recognize the kind of friendships you deserve, and begin the journey toward inner healing? In this episode, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo are joined by spoken word poet, speaker, and author, Lisa Marie Lovett to dive into these poignant topics! Healing begins when we stop pretending and start telling the truth about where we are. F...

The holidays are meant to be joyful—but for many, they come with stress, resentment, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, The Boundary Blues , we explore why boundaries aren’t barriers to connection, but the structure that allows relationships—and people—to thrive. Drawing from Dr. Henry Cloud’s work on boundaries, this conversation breaks down why healthy limits are a critical form of self-...

The holiday season has a way of magnifying whatever we’re carrying — and for anyone grieving, that weight can feel unbearable. In this episode, Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo open a compassionate conversation about navigating loss during a time when the world expects celebration. They explore the reality that grief isn’t something we “get over,” but something we slowly learn to live with, rebuild around, and g...

This episode takes an honest look at why so many women — especially women of color — struggle silently with their mental health, even while appearing strong on the outside. Research shows just how deep this gap runs: women of color face higher rates of long-term mental health challenges, yet they seek treatment at dramatically lower rates. According to Psychiatric Times, only about 5–10% of Black...

The holidays are supposed to feel joyful — but what happens when you don’t feel joy at all? In this episode, Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo open up a real conversation about the emotional pressure so many women carry this time of year. From the unspoken expectation to “hold it together,” to the guilt that comes with taking even a moment for yourself, they explore why this season often intensifies stress even f...

Words can open us up—or shut us down. In this episode, Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo dive deep into the hidden power of language and how the most familiar phrases can quietly sabotage growth, healing, and connection. So many of us use everyday expressions like “I should be better by now,” “You always do this,” or “That’s toxic” without realizing these “therapy-adjacent” words can distort meaning, reinforce sh...