Real talk on mental health, faith, and living fully
We’ve all heard it. Hell, we’ve probably said it to other women. But somewhere along the way, being called “strong” stopped feeling like a compliment and started to feel like a curse.
Black people are often expected to be strong, to keep pushing, to survive without softness. We are praised for our resilience but rarely allowed to rest.
Many LGBTQ+ folks, especially those raised in religious or conservative homes, grow up believing they have to
earn love by hiding who they are.
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The Journal
Start the inner work.
Sometimes you don’t need to push harder—you need to pause.
Stress, anxiety, and emotional overload live in the body just as much as the mind.
When we don't allow time for regulation, it becomes harder to think clearly, set boundaries, or feel connected to ourselves and others.
The Mental Health Warrior Journal is your guided space for reflection, self-discovery, and intentional growth. Available now on Amazon.
Taboo Tea With Katie
Sip the tea. Break the stigma.
The tea is truthful. The healing is holy. And yes, the petty is sanctified.
Taboo Tea is a soulful, sharp, spiritually-rooted mental health podcast that tells the truth about the things we keep in the dark, the thoughts we hide, the behaviors we justify, and the patterns that keep us stuck.
Hosted by your therapist big sister, each episode blends psychology, real talk, and scripture to help you feel seen, not judged.
Come get your cup.