The Real Table Talk Pod

In this episode of The Real Table Talk Pod , Dr. Alicia Watkins, Tiana Von Johnson, and Char Curry have a real conversation about accountability, apologies, shame, ego, and the courage it takes to make amends. Why is it so hard for some people to say “I’m sorry”? Why do people become defensive when they know they caused harm? And how does shame block repair in relationships? We talk about the diff...

Not every relationship ends with a conversation. Sometimes it ends with silence… confusion… and a thousand unanswered questions. In this episode of The Real Table Talk Pod , we’re talking about the kind of breakup that leaves you stuck — replaying moments, questioning yourself, and searching for closure that may never come. We unpack: Why people leave without explanation The emotional toll of not...

In this episode of The Real Table Talk Pod , we talk about men, therapy, intimacy, trust, ego, emotional distance, and the pain that shows up between men and women when healing has not happened. Women have been working on themselves — going to therapy, reading the books, learning their patterns, and trying to communicate better. But many women are still hurting from the lack of closeness, emotiona...

Good Woman… or Always Available? Let’s Talk About It. What does it really mean to be a “good woman” in a relationship? In this episode of The Real Table Talk Podcast , Alicia Watkins, Tiana Von Johnson, and Char Curry unpack the pressure many women feel to always be available to their partners — and how that expectation can blur the line between intimacy and obligation. This conversation explores...

Some relationships don’t break you loudly—they unravel you quietly. In this episode of The Real Table Talk Podcast , Dr. Alicia Watkins, Tiana Von Johnson, and Char Curry have an honest and necessary conversation about navigating relationships marked by narcissistic behaviors—and the emotional aftermath that many women carry in silence. Together, they explore how manipulation, control, and gasligh...

Money isn’t just numbers—it’s trust, safety, and emotional security. And when that trust is broken? It doesn’t just affect your bank account… it affects your nervous system. In this episode of The Real Table Talk Pod , we go deep into a conversation most couples avoid: financial infidelity . What happens when your partner lies about money? Hides spending? Keeps secrets that slowly erode the founda...

She’s successful. Resilient. The one everyone depends on. But when it comes to love… something still isn’t working. In this episode of The Real Table Talk Podcast , we unpack the truth about why strong women—especially those who’ve had to survive, lead, and carry others—often struggle in their romantic relationships. This isn’t about weakness. This is about unhealed patterns, emotional overload, a...

When Relationships Reach a Crossroads Do You Stay or Walk Away? Not every relationship ends with a dramatic breakup. Most reach a crossroads first. A moment when the connection feels strained, conversations become tense, and one question quietly begins to surface: Should we stay and work through this… or is it time to let go? In Episode 2 of The Real Table Talk Podcast, Dr. Alicia Watkins, PhD, LC...

Alicia Watkins, PhD, LCSW (@coachingwithdralicia) and Tiana Von Johnson (@tianavonjohnson) go there in-studio unpacking mother wounds, how they show up in your love life, confidence, and boundaries, and what it really takes to heal without sugarcoating it. Then Char Curry (@sayswhatshewants) closes it out with her real, unfiltered take bringing the final word you didn’t know you needed. (March 5,...