What actually is self care? Mel and Tash talk through what it means to be human and how to show up for ourselves. Listen in as they talk through the ins and outs of discovering a selfcare routine. They discuss tips, tricks and all the things that get in the way.

This week Tash & Mel dive into what it means to practice self compassion. In a world that amplifies the voices of our inner critics, its important to develop the mindset of self compassion. Hear from Mel about how self compassion is impacting her mental health journey.

Stress comes in millions of forms, but essentially causes the same response in our brain. Our nervous system can't always organize the difference between stress and danger. When our bodies start to respond to stress as a life-or-death situation, we become dysregulated and unable to productively move forward in a situation. This week we are bring practical tips on how to bring yourself out of the fight-or-flight mentality, and move forward through the chaos.

We are made in the image of God--a God who mandates rest! Caring for our bodies is not vanity, relaxation is not laziness, and seeking pleasure is not selfish. This week we are unpacking what it looks like to tend to our needs so we can keep showing up as our best, authentic, genuine selves.

We are so honored to share this life-changing resource with you. Aundi brings an excellent blend of research, brain science, faith, and psychology to us in her book Try Softer. One of our missions at Mangled Spaces is to help our community embrace the realities of mental health and trauma without spiritual bypassing or ignoring the messiness. If you have ever found yourself conflicted between traditional theology and mental health treatment, this book will be a breath of fresh air for you--it was for us!

Look friends, life is hard no matter what. And even harder when we try to make it through alone. We were built for community, and needing support doesn't make us weak. This week we are talking through finding your people, leaning into them, and being a support to them in return.

We are taking turns interviewing each other to give you an inside look at each of us and what makes up the duo of Mangled Spaces! This week Mel shares all--from boarding school to mom loss, therapy to credit card bills--we hope you'll leave this episode (and the next) with a better understanding of the girls behind the mics!

We are taking turns interviewing each other to give you an inside look at each of us and what makes up the duo of Mangled Spaces! This week Tash shares all--from blind dates to dream jobs, kids to cruises--we hope you'll leave this episode (and the next) with a better understanding of the girls behind the mics!

We discovered this book recently and could not wait to share it with you! The Gospel Comes With a House Key beautifully articulates our call to radical hospitality, while giving practical tools to walk it out in community. It left us challenged, inspired, and equipped to dive further into community with others in the Mangled Spaces of life.

This week we are taking you step by step through the process of facing and slaying one of Tasha's biggest villains: photos. Listen in to hear how we used skills, strategy, and support to make our way through a branding photoshoot. Whether you have experience with body dysmorphia, have walked alongside someone who does (or even might some day), this episode has some tools to keep in your toolbox for the next time you are faced with this kind of villain.