Stress Knocked Me Out: Health, Healing, & the Black Community
Release Date: 09/15/2024
A Mother's Day Check-In: Honoring Every Version of You
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In this short and Mother’s Day check-in, I share a few words for the moms, the mother figures, the women navigating joy, grief, exhaustion, and everything in between. This isn’t a full episode—it’s a pause to reflect, to honor, and to hold space for every version of you: the tired you, the joyful you, the growing you. Because motherhood is not just a role—it’s a journey. And you deserve to be seen in all of it. Happy Mother’s Day 💐 You’re doing better than you think.
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Soft, But Still Savage: Redefining the Soft Girl Era
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Soft life era? Absolutely. But not at the cost of your purpose. In this episode of Taboo Tea Time with Ky, we’re redefining what it means to live a soft life—without losing your edge, your ambition, or your vision. Ky unpacks the trap of aesthetic-only softness and reminds us that true softness is earned, protected, and built with intention. This conversation is for the women who crave peace but are still hungry for more. The women who know rest is necessary—but so is discipline. The women who understand softness isn’t hiding—it’s strategy. Soft, but steady. Soft, but strategic....
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Reconnecting With Your Body: Feeling Sexy, Seen & Soft Again
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Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered where she went—the version of you who felt confident, magnetic, and fully in her body? In this episode of Taboo Tea Time with Ky, we’re getting real about what it means to reconnect with your body and feel sexy, seen, and soft again—especially after seasons of survival, motherhood, or simply losing touch with yourself. Ky opens up about the vulnerable (and sometimes awkward) process of rediscovering what makes her feel good from the inside out. From redefining what “sexy” means, to rebuilding confidence without pressure or perfection,...
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The Weight of Realizing Too Late: Choosing Self-Forgiveness Anyway
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What happens when you finally understand the impact of something you did—but only after you’ve grown? In this episode, we’re talking about the guilt that shows up with growth… and the grace it takes to forgive the version of ourselves who didn’t know better. I shares what it’s like to sit with that guilt, not just for the harm we may have caused others—but for the harm we allowed, the silence we kept, and the moments we looked at ourselves through someone else’s eyes. From learning to hold space for past mistakes, to choosing peace over punishment, this conversation is all...
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Love is Effort: Choosing Love Beyond the Honeymoon Phase
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We grow up thinking love is all about feelings—the butterflies, the passion, the effortless connection. But what happens when the feeling fades? Does that mean love is over, or does it mean it's time to choose love in a new way?" In this episode of Taboo Tea Time with Ky, we’re breaking down the truth about love—how it’s not just an emotion, but an intentional choice. I’m sharing: ✨ The fairytales we grew up believing about love (and what they got wrong) ✨ What I’ve learned about love after almost four years in my relationship ✨ The effort that makes love last—beyond just...
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Stuck or Being Stretched? Trusting the Growth You Can't See Yet
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Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, but nothing is shifting? Like you’re showing up, putting in the work, but you’re still in the same place? I’ve been there too. In this episode of Taboo Tea Time with Ky, we’re unpacking the difference between feeling stuck and actually being stretched. Maybe you’re not being held back—maybe you’re being prepared. Maybe this season of waiting is where God is growing deep roots in you before elevating you to what’s next. Join me as we talk about: 🌱 The mental battle of waiting for what’s next 🌱...
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The Real Reason You’re Struggling to Heal & Break Free
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Have you ever felt like no matter how much inner work you do, you’re still stuck in the same patterns? In this episode, I sit down with Candice Ramsey—a licensed marriage & family therapist, veteran, energy healer, and self-discovery coach—to uncover the real reason so many of us struggle to heal and break free from limiting beliefs. We dive into the power of self-awareness, why understanding your ‘why’ is the key to transformation, and how to stop over-giving in relationships. Candice shares powerful insights from her personal and professional journey, offering practical tools...
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Rooted & Rising: My 21-Day Fast Reflection
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At the start of the year, I committed to a 21-day fast—a reset to seek clarity, discipline, and direction from God. In this episode, I’m reflecting on that journey—how it challenged me mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, and the powerful lessons I learned along the way. From fighting distractions to embracing discipline, I share the moments that stretched me, the clarity I received, and how this experience is shaping the way I move forward in 2024. I’m also introducing a new segment—Rooted & Rising—where we acknowledge an area we’re growing in (Rooted) and...
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Pressing Reset: Finding Alignment in 2025
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Happy New Year, Tea Time family! In this episode, I’m sharing the anxiety I felt stepping into 2025 and how I’m hitting reset—letting go of the weight of 2024 and embracing alignment in every area of my life. I’ll talk about my personal mission for this year, starting a 21-day fast (goodbye, sugar), and creating space for God to guide me. Let’s reflect, reset, and step into 2025 with intention. I’ll be taking the rest of January off to focus on growth, but follow me on social media for updates. Let’s make this our best year yet!
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Letter to My Mom: Healing, Grace, and Generational Love
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In this deeply personal episode of Taboo Tea Time with Ky, I open my heart and share a letter to my mom—a woman whose strength, resilience, and love have shaped me in profound ways, even through the complexities of our relationship. From childhood memories to lessons learned, this episode explores the beauty and pain of mother-daughter dynamics, the power of grace and accountability, and the journey of healing generational wounds. Whether you’re navigating your own complicated relationships or seeking inspiration to start the healing process, this conversation will remind you that growth...
info_outlinen this episode of Taboo Tea Time with Ky, stress quite literally knocked me out—and I’m here to tell the story. 😅 From waking up with a neck spasm that landed me in a brace, to the deeper conversation about how stress impacts our health in the Black and Brown community, we’re diving into it all.
I’ll be sharing personal experiences, unpacking why so many of us are reluctant to seek medical help, and breaking down some shocking health stats that you need to know. 💡 Let’s talk about how we can start taking better care of ourselves—physically, mentally, and emotionally—because our health can’t wait.
Tune in for a real, unfiltered conversation about stress, healing, and why it’s time we put ourselves first.