WTOW&EP Lovers & Friends

WTOW&EP Lovers & Friends

By Ophelia ChildressSociety & CultureRelationships
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WTOW&EP Lovers & Friends episodes

  • Why I’m Not a Feminist

    The phrase “girl’s girl” is everywhere—but is it real or just trendy? In this episode, I share why I don’t identify as a feminist, what true integrity and accountability between women looks like, and how my own encounters with women have shaped this perspective.


    It’s not about labels—it’s about honesty.


    37 min
  • Wife Talk: When Love Feels Foreign
    What happens when love doesn’t feel safe… or familiar? In this episode, I get real about the struggles of receiving love when your upbringing lacked affection, validation, or emotional safety. We’re unpacking the quiet discomfort, the triggers, the walls—and learning how to heal, soften, and accept the kind of love we’ve always deserved. Whether you're navigating this in friendships, marriage, or with yourself, this one’s for you. Let’s grow through it, together.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Wife Talk: Home away from Home
    In this special episode, "Home Away From Home," I reflect on some of the beautiful souls I’ve met along life’s journey—people who started as strangers but became chosen family. Through intentional connection, shared moments, and honest friendship, these relationships remind us that home isn’t always a place—it’s the people who make us feel seen, safe, and loved.
    47 min
  • Wife Talk: Faith in Motion: From Fired to Favored
    I got fired. But instead of falling apart, I followed faith. In this raw episode, I share how an unexpected job loss pushed me to walk away from my senior healthcare career and finally pursue the dream that’s been in my heart—building my own legacy. This isn’t just a story about losing a job. It’s about choosing yourself, trusting God, and surrendering to something greater.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Wife Talk :More than a Birthday trip: Finding Peace in the pause & Power in Reconnection
    This trip was more than just a birthday getaway—it was a much-needed reset. In this episode, I share how stepping away from my daily responsibilities allowed me to truly pause, find peace, and reconnect—with God, myself, and my husband. For the first time in years, I embraced stillness, released guilt, and allowed myself to be fully present. I’ll talk about the lessons I learned in this sacred pause, the power of uninterrupted time with my spouse, and how this trip reminded me that rest isn’t a reward it's necessity.
    30 min
  • Wife Talk: Catch & Release Season
    "On this episode of Wife Talk, we dive into the art of 'Catch and Release'—learning to let go of what no longer serves us, from emotions to relationships to old mindsets. As I step into my soft girl era, this is a check-in on growth, soul care, and intentional living."
    34 min
  • Wife Talk: Playing it Safe
    In this episode of Wife Talk: Playing It Safe, I share a personal revelation about how my habit of playing it safe went beyond limiting my experiences—it kept me from being good to myself. From neglecting self-care to dismissing the importance of doing kind things for me, I explore how living within strict boundaries shortchanged my ability to truly value myself. Tune in as I unpack this realization and discuss how breaking free from these limitations leads to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
    48 min
  • Wife Talk Self-Care HNY 25
    In this episode we get reunited with our goals, plans and all the things. We also recenter our focus on the things we can do to better ourselves! Carve out what that looks like and how to make it happen. We also speak about High Function Depression and what I discovered in my recent therapy session last week...Stay Tuned.
    33 min

About WTOW&EP Lovers & Friends

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WTO Lovers & Friends is a Podcast to highlight Love and Marriage from the perspective of being friends and becoming lovers at a young age. This Podcast is a extension of Ophelia Childress wedding…