Spilt: A Podcast with Charlene and Tonya

In this podcast episode, Charlene and Tonya explore the enduring struggle with unrealistic expectations and propose a more beneficial approach of establishing requirements instead. They delve into the challenges of unrealistic expectations, such as the potential for resentment, which can significantly impact individuals dealing with mental health issues. By understanding the distinction between ex...

In this episode, Charlene and Tonya delve into the important topic of self-care. They highlight the pillars of self-care and describe how it's essential to maintaining good mental health. They debunk common myths about self-care, provide practical tips for integrating it into everyday life, and discuss the boundaries that often prevent individuals from making a regular commitment to self-care....

Charlene and Tonya explore shame in episode 8, discussing its symptoms, causes, and impact on depression. They differentiate shame from guilt and share personal experiences with overcoming chronic shame, which can be rooted in trauma. Email us at ⁠⁠mailto:spilt.apodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠ if you have comments, questions, or ideas about future episodes. Be sure to follow, rate, and review to stay informed...

In this thought-provoking episode, join hosts Charlene and Tonya as they delve deep into the intricate layers of perfectionism. Prepare to be surprised, just as they were, by the unexpected insights uncovered through their extensive research. Is the pursuit of perfection really all it's cracked up to be, or is there more beneath the surface? "Join us as we explore whether perfectionism ac...

In this episode, Charlene and Tonya share their personal experiences with guilt and how it affected their mental health. They explore the contrast between true guilt and false guilt, including topics such as victim blaming, the impact of survivorship, Mommy guilt, and the challenges of coping with depression and guilt combined. Email us at  ⁠mailto:spilt.apodcast@gmail.com⁠  if you have comments,...

Charlene and Tonya take a deep dive into the complex nature of depression. In this discussion, they aim to shatter common misconceptions about the condition while providing helpful insights, tools, and personal anecdotes from their own healing journeys. This comprehensive conversation explores the positive, negative, and challenging aspects of depression, offering a fresh perspective on this often...

In this episode, Charlene interviews Tonya, who shares her childhood story as she remembers it, and the life she created with her large family. This will include growing up in a small town, survivorship, and challenges relating to unique family situations. She gives insights into coping with tragedy and overcoming grief and how repressing emotions led to depression and self-worth struggles. Email...

In this episode, Tonya will interview Charlene, who will give us a glimpse into her life and childhood as she remembers it. She will include some highlights in her life, which set the stage for depression, anxiety, shame, rebellion, trust issues, and dysfunctional coping mechanisms. Listeners should be encouraged by her bravery in sharing her story as well as her ability to take charge of her ment...

In this episode, we will discuss the concept of mental hoarding, which is storing clutter inside the mind.

Introduction to The Spilt Podcast. Charlene and Tonya talk about why they wanted to create this podcast. In this episode, you will hear about the hardships they endured to get this project up and running. This is a brief introduction of how they discovered their mental health was poor, which led to their friendship. Many years later, they are ready to share their healing journey with others in hop...

Coming soon... another mental health podcast. But ours is different.