The Unraveled Pod

In this episode, Steph and Tee unravel the real journey of health and wellness in your 30s. The changing body. The frustration. The comparison. The discipline. The grief of realizing your old habits are finally catching up to you. We talk about learning to work with your body instead of punishing it, why crash diets and quick fixes don’t last, and how emotional wounds, stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma often show up physically. This conversation is not about being skinny. It’s about being healthy enough to sustain the life and purpose God has called you to.

We discuss:

• Why your body changes in your 30s

• The emotional side of weight gain and body image

• Cortisol, stress, inflammation, and nervous system regulation • Why discipline matters more than drastic measures

• The spiritual parallels between fitness and resilience

How movement impacts anxiety and depression

• The importance of honoring your body instead of shaming it

• Why healing your mind and soul affects your physical health If you’ve been struggling to take care of yourself, feeling disconnected from your body, or overwhelmed trying to “fix” yourself, this episode is for you.

Your body is not the enemy. But it may be asking you to pay attention.

In this episode, we unravel the subtle distractions that slowly steal our lives. Not just phones, social media, or toxic relationships, but the endless loops that keep us disconnected from purpose, peace, identity, and the present moment.

This conversation gets honest about temptation, self-control, vanity, executive functioning, emotional loops, and the importance of creating boundaries and “opposition” in our lives to protect our focus. We also discuss rest, identity in Christ, and how many of us are sacrificing precious time for things that were never worth it in the first place.

If you’ve been feeling mentally exhausted, emotionally scattered, spiritually disconnected, or stuck in cycles that keep pulling your attention away from what truly matters, this episode is for you.

Season 2 is here! And we're popping it off with a much-needed conversation about something many of us experience but may not have language for.

Not obvious, childish behavior…but subtle, strategic, and often happening in workplaces, friendships, and leadership spaces. In this episode, we’re getting into:

* why people feel threatened by you before they even know you

* how admiration can quietly turn into insecurity… and then turn into attack

* why your body can feel anxious before you even walk into certain environments

* how silence and avoidance actually reinforce toxic behavior

* the difference between normal conflict and someone intentionally targeting you

* the spirit that is often present in bullying dynamics

* and what it really looks like to confront, set boundaries, and move with discernment If you've ever felt targeted and didn't understand why or need strategy...come unravel this with us!

Is marriage the goal...or have we misunderstood the assignment? In this episode of The Unraveled Pod, we're joined by our girl Christina Price to unravel some of the beliefs many Christian women have inherited about singleness, marriage, purity, shame, purpose, and the pressure to "get it right."

We uncover many thoughts that women quietly wrestle with: "Am I still single because something is wrong with me?" "If I obey God and live right...shouldn't marriage follow?" "How do I live a meaningful life if marriage never happens for me?" "Maybe I should just go ahead and marry because I'm tired of waiting." "How do I surrender my expectations about the kind of man I want?" "It's just not fair that I'm not married by now." As we unravel these questions, we get honest about church culture, identity, disappointment, waiting, and what it really looks like to trust God with your life and your timeline. If your story looks different than what you imagined, this conversation is for you!

Death is the one universal experience we all share, yet it’s the conversation we avoid the most. In this episode of Unraveled Pod, Stephanie and Tierra confront mortality head-on.

Why do we fear death? Why does our culture pretend it doesn’t exist? And how should our faith shape the way we prepare for eternity? From the top five regrets of the dying to powerful testimonies of grief and supernatural comfort, this episode challenges you to consider your life through an eternal lens.

Stay connected + Work with us: Tierra Sade Certified Disruption Coach | Speaker | Creator Helping high-functioning believers break toxic cycles, reset their confidence, and live boldly in purpose. Follow: @thetierrasade on IG & @tierrasade on TikTok Shop: Disruption Decks: disruptionshop.myshopify.com/

Stephanie Alexis Licensed Mental Health Therapist | Founder of Arabella Counseling Serving residents across Texas with compassionate, client centered services Follow: @officialstephaniealexis on IG & TikTok Book a Session or Learn More: www.arabellacouns.com

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction to the topic of death and mortality

01:21 Why do we avoid talking about death?

02:41 The universal nature of death and cultural differences

04:45 The importance of preparing for death and eternity

09:37 Lessons from 'The Top Five Regrets of the Dying'

11:58 Living a life true to yourself and your faith 14:26 Christian perspectives on death and grief

16:22 The danger of spiritual practices like witchcraft in grief

17:48 God’s sovereignty in death and loss

20:08 Living with eternity in mind and the importance of spiritual preparation

22:32 Inviting God into our grief and the vision of loved ones in heaven

26:34 Living a life that honors God and prepares for eternity

29:26 The significance of relationship with God for eternal life

30:35 What we do here impacts our eternity

31:27 Final thoughts: Embracing the reality of death and living intentionally

32:51 Looking forward to eternal life and questions for God

To the friend who doesn't vent, is always "good," listens to everyone else, and doesn't get checked on enough. It's time to unravel what it really means and costs to be the "strong friend."

We talk about: Why you might feel alone even in a solid friend group How you condition people not to check on you The pride and perfectionism hiding behind “I’m fine” Isolation as a quiet defense mechanism Vulnerability challenges that don’t feel dramatic or performative And how gratitude and maturity can exist at the same time as struggle You’re not “low drama,” you might just be low disclosure. Your strength is beautiful, but suffering in silence is not. Let's begin unraveling and giving you a soft place to land. Episode

Breakdown:

00:00 The Strong Friend Defined

02:57 The Cost of Being the Strong Friend

05:48 Struggles of the Strong Friend

08:38 The Importance of Vulnerability

11:38 Building Trust in Friendships

14:36 The Role of Support Systems

17:36 Navigating Vulnerability Challenges

20:27 The Journey to Openness

23:27 Gratitude and Perspective

26:35 The Power of Community

29:30 Breaking the Cycle of Isolation

32:11 Reciprocity in Friendships

What’s the difference between having Christian friends… and having Kingdom friendships? In this episode, we unravel the real distinction between surface-level church connections and covenant relationships that shape your identity, sharpen your character, and push you toward God’s purpose for your life.

We talk about:

• Why “Christian” doesn’t automatically mean safe

• How to properly vet friendships (yes, even in church)

• Why some friendships are seasonal

• How to stop idolizing connections that are no longer aligned

• The power of self-reflection after getting burned

• Why discernment requires examining your own motives

• How to submit your friendship patterns to God

• And what it actually looks like to have life-giving, Kingdom-centered community

We get honest about loneliness in your 30s and 40s, the temptation to latch onto the wrong people, and how becoming the friend you want to attract changes everything.

This conversation is equal parts practical, spiritual, and deeply personal. If you’ve ever struggled with friendship breakups, misalignment, or wondering where “your people” are...you have to tune in and comment!

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction to Kingdom Friendships

01:27 Christian vs. Kingdom Friendships

02:02 The Heart of Kingdom Friendships

04:17 Kingdom Friendships and the Heart of the King

06:24 Seasonality and Boundaries in Friendships

09:04 Vet and Guard Your Heart in Friendships

11:25 Motive and Intent in Friendships

15:13 Christian Character vs. Title

17:46 Patience and Time in Building Kingdom Friendships

19:49 The Power of Authenticity and Christ-Likeness

22:01 The Season of Isolation and Rebuilding

26:36 The Joy of Genuine Kingdom Connections

28:07 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Building Kingdom Friendships

What happens when three Christian friends run a real, unfiltered Bumble experiment for two weeks?

Stories, red flags, laughter, uncomfortable truths, and one wild success story. In this Post-Valentine’s Day episode of the Unraveled Pod, Tierra, Stephanie, and guest Sharena break down what actually happens on dating apps, from profiles that don’t match values to over-sexualization, bitterness, ghosting, and the surprising ways our own blind spots can show up too.

They talk boundaries, discernment, and why desperation, loneliness, and vulnerability are dangerous places to date from. Stephanie shares how she met her husband on Bumble in just seven days, and what actually mattered, which wasn’t a perfect profile, but intentionality, listening, and character. This episode isn’t just about dating apps. It’s about identity, self-worth, emotional readiness, and learning to date from wholeness rather than need.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Should Christians use dating apps?

• What boundaries should I have before dating?

• How do I avoid wasting time with the wrong people?

• And what does intentional dating actually look like? This conversation is for you!

Episode Breakdown:

01:25 The Bumble experiment

04:07 How the experiment started

06:38 Intentional dating mindset

08:24 Common red flags

12:59 Self-reflection from the app

15:35 Dating anxiety + potential

19:24 Authentic communication matters

23:04 Boundaries on dating apps

28:43 Standards, value, desperation

30:26 Dating should stay enjoyable

33:42 Stephanie’s Bumble success story

42:21 Green flags to notice

45:23 Faith, identity, and dating

49:21 Timing, vulnerability, and wisdom

Stay connected + Work with us: Tierra Sade Certified Disruption Coach | Speaker | Creator Helping high-functioning believers break toxic cycles, reset their confidence, and live boldly in purpose. Follow: @thetierrasade on IG & @tierrasade on TikTok Shop: Disruption Decks: disruptionshop.myshopify.com/

Stephanie Alexis Licensed Mental Health Therapist | Founder of Arabella Counseling Serving residents across Texas with compassionate, client centered services Follow: @officialstephaniealexis on IG & TikTok Book a Session or Learn More: www.arabellacouns.com

In this episode of The Unraveled Pod, Tierra and Stephanie are joined by minister of movement and author Sharena Black for a meaningful conversation about what it truly looks like to live a life of worship.

They explore worship as a daily lifestyle expressed through obedience, integrity, stewardship, identity, and intimacy with God. From movement-as-ministry to church culture, reverence, and spiritual sensitivity, this conversation challenges the notion that worship is limited to church spaces or platforms.

Sharena shares the heart behind her book, "How to Steward Your Mantle of Worship," and how worship flows through everyday life, not just public moments.

This episode is honest, reflective, and deeply grounding. A conversation about surrender, alignment, and living with God at the center of everything you do.

Stay connected + Work with us: Tierra Sade Certified Disruption Coach | Speaker | Creator Helping high-functioning believers break toxic cycles, reset their confidence, and live boldly in purpose. Follow: @thetierrasade on IG & @tierrasade on TikTok Shop: Disruption Decks: disruptionshop.myshopify.com/

Stephanie Alexis Licensed Mental Health Therapist | Founder of Arabella Counseling Serving residents across Texas with compassionate, client centered services Follow: @officialstephaniealexis on IG & TikTok Book a Session or Learn More: www.arabellacouns.com

Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome + Guest Introduction

00:53 Defining A Life Of Worship

01:51 Worship As Lifestyle

02:39 We Are The House

03:39 Worship In Daily Practices

05:33 Stewardship Of Worship

06:03 Identity Beyond Titles

07:10 Obedience And Surrender

10:10 Honoring Worship Spaces

12:52 Ministry Over Performance

16:17 Church Culture vs Reverence

25:17 Encounter Over Routine

38:07 Final Reflections

In this episode, Steph and Tee unravel what “spinning the block” really means. When exes return, when old relationships resurface, and when familiar doors reopen. From psychology and trauma reenactment to faith, discernment, attachment styles, boundaries, and emotional healing, Tierra and Steph unpack why going back often isn’t growth.

They discuss P.R.O.O.F. over promises, fruit over feelings, healing over nostalgia, and discernment over desire. This episode is about cycles, standards, self-trust, and choosing peace over familiarity. If you've ever considered going back, this is a conversation you can't afford to miss.

Stay connected + Work with us: Tierra Sade Certified Disruption Coach | Speaker | Creator Helping high-functioning believers break toxic cycles, reset their confidence, and live boldly in purpose. Follow: @thetierrasade on IG & @tierrasade on TikTok Shop: Disruption Decks: disruptionshop.myshopify.com/

Stephanie Alexis Licensed Mental Health Therapist | Founder of Arabella Counseling Serving residents across Texas with compassionate, client centered services Follow: @officialstephaniealexis on IG & TikTok Book a Session or Learn More: www.arabellacouns.com

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introductions and Setting the Stage

00:58 Defining Spinning the Block

01:30 Have You Ever Spun It 02:52 Closure Without Contact

03:39 The P.R.O.O.F. Framework

05:46 Accountability Is Required

06:30 God’s Best Check

08:47 Time Isn’t Transformation

12:08 Trauma Reenactment Patterns

15:52 Standards Over Sentiment

22:19 If You Gotta Hide It 29:00 Final Wisdom