Episode 12 features Rogerrick Jones in a candid conversation on masculinity, vulnerability, safe spaces, and what men actually need. Rogerrick, a clinical psychologist and addictions counselor, shares the thinking behind his viral “Men Don’t Need Safe Spaces” video and what he was actually trying to communicate. Together, RaQuel and Rogerrick explore the difference between safe spaces and brave spaces, why safety alone does not necessarily build resilience, and what genuine vulnerability look...
Episode 11 features Naomi Pilula in a candid conversation on going viral, self acceptance, and the role of faith in shaping identity. What happens when a simple selfie gets 20 million views for all the wrong reasons? Naomi shares her experience of going viral overnight and how a moment that could have been defined by public criticism became an invitation to look inward. From navigating negative comments to confronting deeper questions about identity, worth, and responsibility, this conversati...
Episode 10 features Dr. Sumi in a candid conversation on personal responsibility, systemic awareness, and where clinicians draw the line. Dr. Sumi shares her perspective on how systems oriented therapy is often misunderstood, and what it actually looks like in practice. From exploring the role of context in shaping identity to unpacking how clinicians can hold both individual responsibility and systemic awareness, this conversation challenges the way these ideas are commonly presented, especi...
Episode 9 features Joe Nucci, licensed psychotherapist and author of Psychobabble, in a candid conversation on mental health myths, emotional intimacy, and reclaiming the language of healing. Joe shares his perspective on how modern mental health discourse has become overused, misunderstood, and in some cases counterproductive. From questioning the idea that “everyone has trauma” to unpacking how commonly used terms like “boundaries” have lost their meaning, this conversation challenges what ...
Episode 8 features Kendall L. Williams, founder of the Mom’s True Tea platform, in a powerful conversation on estrangement, motherhood, identity, and the courage to set boundaries. Kendall shares her personal journey of becoming a mother at 17 and raising her sons largely on her own, without a co-parent or consistent support system. She opens up about the difficult decision to go no contact with her adult son after years of verbal, emotional, and physical abuse, and what it has meant to prote...