This Feels Personal

It’s the end of an era, friends. Arc One — Therapy Pending — is officially closing, and honestly? I’m feeling a little emotional about it. In this final episode of this arc, I’m reflecting on what this arc taught me: that healing isn’t linear, peace isn’t passive, and “having it all together” is just a rumor. We talk about the messy middle — the in-between moments where you’re trying to grow, stil...

Some people find joy in the streets — I find mine in the group chat. In this episode, I’m talking about the quiet rebellion of choosing peace over pressure, intimacy over image, and rest over “outside.” From college days of feeling judged for staying in, to realizing my richest friendships were the ones that never needed a club wristband — we’re getting into why real connection doesn’t require a c...

Life doesn’t come with instructions — and apparently, neither does adulthood. Recorded on a literal road trip, this episode is all about navigating the messiness of relationships, growth, and figuring out who you are without a clear set of directions. Spoiler: there are wrong turns, backroads, and pit stops along the way… but also a lot of laughs. 📖 Verse of the Week: Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in t...

Your inner child is over it. Tired. Rolling their eyes. And honestly? They might be the one running the show when you’re trying to parent, lead, or just hold it together. In this episode of This Feels Personal, I’m unpacking what it means to parent yourself while parenting others — especially when your kid (hi, Eli) is testing boundaries, throwing tantrums, or spilling their juice for the third ti...

🚍✨ Welcome to Struggle Bus Season . Parenting is hard. Marriage is hard. Work is hard (even the job I once prayed for). Friendships? Hard. I’m booked, broken, and still out here smiling like I’m fine. In this episode of This Feels Personal , we’re talking about what it’s like to hold it all together while quietly falling apart. Why do we glamorize the grind? Why do we act like being exhausted is...

Moving to Virginia felt like punishment — no family nearby, friends hours away, and just me, my dog Santana, and my spiraling thoughts. Isolation hit hard. But somewhere between those quiet walks and the stillness I couldn’t escape, I learned something: being alone isn’t the end of the story. Sometimes it’s the beginning. In this episode, I unpack how loneliness forced me to slow down, listen diff...

Ever regret opening up? That post-conversation spiral where you replay every word and wonder if you said too much? Yeah… that’s the vulnerability hangover . In this episode, I’m talking about why that awkward aftermath shows up, how I’ve felt it in my own life (including a story I wasn’t sure I’d ever share), and why the discomfort actually means you’re growing. We’ll dig into: What a vulnerabilit...

Boundaries aren’t mean—they’re necessary. In this episode of This Feels Personal , I’m unpacking what it really sounds like to say “stop playing with me” in real life. From being mislabeled the “angry Black girl” at work and setting the record straight, to why saying no is actually an act of self-respect, this episode is about rewriting the script on boundaries. We’ll also dig into a Reddit AITA p...

Friendship breakups don’t always come with a dramatic speech or a blowup fight. Sometimes, you just realize you’re doing all the reaching out… and the silence says enough. In this episode of This Feels Personal , I’m talking about what it really feels like to outgrow people without turning them into villains in your story. From my own one-sided friendship to what Psychology Today calls the “friend...

Let’s talk about how healing feels like it requires a GoFundMe these days. From $100 therapy copays to crystals ( if you're into that kind of thing ), journals, supplements, and calling out of work just to cry in peace — the cost of “getting better” adds up quick. In this episode, we’re breaking down the real price of self-improvement: financial, emotional, and social. Because sometimes it’s...

High-functioning burnout is a scam — but it’s a scam I’ve been running on myself for way too long. You know the one: still meeting deadlines, still “on,” still posting like life’s great… while quietly falling apart behind the scenes. In this episode of This Feels Personal , we’re talking: 🔥 Why no one noticed you were drowning (including you) 💡 How hustle culture glamorizes exhaustion 🚩 The bur...

Ugly Cry Chic: The not-so-cute side of healing. Let’s be honest — growth doesn’t always come with soft music and glowing skin. Sometimes it looks like crying in the car, ghosting everyone you love, and questioning if this “healing journey” is actually just emotional gentrification. In this episode, we’re talking about the version of healing no one posts:  — The identity crisis that comes with outg...

Welcome to This Feels Personal — the podcast where growth is real, healing is ghetto, and emotional honesty comes with a side of sarcasm. In this intro episode, I’m breaking down what this show is (and isn’t), who it’s for, and why I finally pressed record on the conversations I’ve been having with my friends, therapist, and journal for years. This isn’t your typical feel-good, self-help podcast....