This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends resilience with a sprinkle of “life really tried it” humor. In “How We Do Hardship,” Tamara walks through the seasons that stretched her, sharpened her, and reminded her she’s built sturdier than she realized. She shares the coping tools, and quiet inner shifts that helped her navigate the moments that felt heavier than expected — and the surprising clarity that hardship leaves behind when the dust settles.

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends generational wisdom with a dash of mentor‑mentee comedy. In “How We Do Mentorship,” Dannelle unpacks the teachers, elders, and unexpected guides who shaped her path — the lessons that stuck, the ones she had to unlearn, and the joy of pouring into others with intention. She reflects on mentorship as a reciprocal, evolving relationship rooted in honesty, curiosity, and care.

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends personal accountability with a sprinkle of “I really did that, didn’t I?” humility. In “How We Do Ownership,” Tamara reflects on the moments that forced her to step up — the choices she’s proud of, the ones she’d like to return to sender, and the growth that comes from claiming all of it without flinching. She explores responsibility as a practice, not a performance.

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends intentional growth with a sprinkle of social‑justice‑adjacent culture. In “How We Do Allyship,” Dannelle reflects on what it means to show up — consistently, humbly, and without making it a performance. She shares the missteps, mindset shifts, and meaningful moments that shaped her understanding of Allyship.

This episode of Against My Better Judgment mixes courageous self‑reflection with the kind of workplace absurdity that makes you question who put certain people in charge. In “How We Do Leadership,” Tamara walks through the lessons, stumbles, and surprising strengths that shaped her approach to leading — the clarity, the compassion, and the quiet confidence that shows up even when she’d rather not.

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends inherited wisdom with the kind of family‑adjacent chaos that keeps group texts spicy. In “How We Do Kinship,” Dannelle unpacks the ties that hold us together — the chosen, the blood‑related, and the ones we claim only on holidays. She explores belonging, boundaries, and the tender work of staying connected even when life pulls in opposite directions.

This episode of Against My Better Judgment blends spiritual growth with a sprinkle of church‑adjacent comedy. In “How We Do Discipleship,” Tamara reflects on the mentors, missteps, and meaningful moments that shaped her faith journey — the practices that ground her, the questions that stretch her, and the grace that keeps her steady when life is doing the absolute most.

This episode of Against My Better Judgment serves academic realness with a side of learned curiosity. In “How We Do Scholarship,” Dannelle walks us through her relationship with learning — the curiosity that fuels her, the discipline that saves her, and the academic politics. She unpacks her blueprint to try to stay relevant and informed.

This episode of Against My Better Judgment explores the beautiful mess of adult friendships with a side of social‑circle drama. In “How We Do Friendships,” Tamara breaks down the art of choosing your people — the loyalty, the boundaries, and the subtle red flags you pretend you didn’t see. She shares the lessons, the losses, and the laughable moments that shape how we show up for each other.

This episode of Against My Better Judgment traces Tamara’s journey into understanding boundaries—where they’re drawn, why they matter, and how they protect both compassion and clarity. Through personal stories that are equal parts funny and eye-opening, she shows how boundaries aren’t walls, but bridges to healthier relationships and self-respect.