Quiet can be a refuge, but it can also become a cage. Season six opens with a promise to get loud on purpose—naming the wounds, honoring the work, and choosing a voice that builds rather than burns. I’m joined by my friend Drea, host of Healing from Trauma, for a raw, steady conversation about what it costs to heal while life keeps moving. We talk about separation from our kids, the slow churn of courts, and the pressure of being Black women navigating identity, bias, and expectations. The stories are personal, the stakes are real, and the through line is resilience.

We get practical about surviving hard seasons without losing yourself. Faith shows up as surrender and stamina, paired with therapy, community, and the small daily choices that regulate a stressed nervous system. We share the tiny habits that make a big difference—walking, journaling, budgeting for peace—and why praying over our children matters even when outcomes lag. If you’re a mom fighting to be heard, you’ll find language for your grief, a framework for advocacy, and a reminder that your bond with your kids is bigger than anyone’s narrative.

Friendship takes center stage too: boundaries over access, respect over proximity, and discernment over drama. We unpack people pleasing, call out red flags, and admit the grief of letting go. Not every reunion is healing; not every collaboration is mutual. We talk about choosing rooms that protect your peace, building with people who say your name in rooms you’re not in, and owning your value without apology. Unmuted doesn’t mean reckless—it means aligned, honest, and brave.

If this conversation steadies you, share it with someone who needs a nudge toward healing. Subscribe for season six, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: what’s one boundary you’re protecting this week?