Why do so many Black women get told their pain is “normal” when it’s anything but? In this episode, Tyra sits down with pelvic floor therapist Dr. Janelle Fredrick to break down the symptoms so many of us have been taught to ignore — from chronic cramps to painful intimacy to stress responses we don’t even realize we’re carrying. Together, they dig into how hormones, stress, and the pelvic floor all connect, and why understanding your body is the first step to real relief.

Takeaways:

• Listening to your body is an act of self-respect.
• Your pain has a source — and it deserves attention.
• Knowing what’s happening in your body is a form of empowerment.

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It’s never too late in the year for a reset. As we enter December, this episode explores how resetting your space, routine, and mindset can help you fall in love with your life again; just in time for the holiday season. From mental resets that quiet your mind, to social resets that protect your energy, to creating little rituals that make any space feel like home, even if it’s not yours, this episode is packed with practical ways to make the holidays feel grounding and restorative.

This week’s Affirmation is: “My joy begins with the choices I make today.”

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3 Biggest Takeaways

1. Slowing down doesn’t mean you’re lazy or falling behind.
2. Even the smallest actions can reignite joy.
3. You can start fresh any time.

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Are you truly a good friend? Answer honestly. In this episode, Tyra dives into the complexities of friendship, how to evaluate your role, grow from evolving connections, and intentionally cultivate meaningful bonds. She shares personal stories about childhood friends, new friendships in adulthood, and the lessons she’s learned about showing up and keeping your side of the street clean.

This week’s Affirmation is: “I am open to giving and receiving the kind of friendship that feels like home.”

3 Biggest Takeaways

1. Friendships have levels and seasons—acquaintances, seasonal friends, core/inner circle, mirror friends, and distant friends—and understanding these helps you navigate your energy and expectations.
2. Being a good friend starts with self-reflection: emotional availability, consistency, honesty, reciprocity, and accountability.
3. The small, surface-level debates (splitting the check, RSVPs, birthdays) matter less than being intentional, communicative, and showing up authentically.

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In this week’s Pep Talk Wednesday, Tyra gets honest about what it meant to go back home for the first time in a long time — not for a quick visit, but for an extended stay that her spirit didn’t even know it was craving.

This episode explores the quiet magic of slowing down, stepping away from the noise, and letting your roots remind you who you are. From porch conversations and grocery store rides with her momma to the familiar sound of cicadas and family showing up unannounced (like always!), Tyra reflects on how going home helped her breathe again, reconnect with her identity, and remember the grounded version of herself she hadn’t visited in a while.

Pep Talk Challenge:

Do one thing this week that reconnects you with your roots.

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We are not meant to stay rooted in the same soil forever. Every time you try something new or imagine a better version of your life, you’re training your brain to see new possibilities.

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This week, uproot yourself (just a little) and try something new that scares or excites you.

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Are you waiting for the “right time” to plan your legacy? It’s easier than you think, and it starts now. In this episode, Tyra sits down with her mama, Andrea Morrison, a brilliant Estate Planning attorney, to talk about building wealth, protecting your peace, and breaking cycles for future generations.

From wills and trusts to life insurance and tough family conversations, we break down practical steps anyone can take, no matter your age, relationship status, or income level. By the end of this episode, you’ll see that estate planning isn’t just legal paperwork, it’s a love letter to your family and a blueprint for stability that lasts generations.

This week’s Affirmation is: “Breaking cycles doesn’t require perfection, just intention.”

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