The holidays are meant to be joyful—but for many, they come with stress, resentment, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, The Boundary Blues, we explore why boundaries aren’t barriers to connection, but the structure that allows relationships—and people—to thrive. Drawing from Dr. Henry Cloud’s work on boundaries, this conversation breaks down why healthy limits are a critical form of self-care, especially during high-pressure seasons. We unpack the emotional warning signs that signal a...
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The holidays are meant to be joyful—but for many, they come with stress, resentment, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, The Boundary Blues, we explore why boundaries aren’t barriers to connection, but the structure that allows relationships—and people—to thrive. Drawing from Dr. Henry Cloud’s work on boundaries, this conversation breaks down why healthy limits are a critical form of self-care, especially during high-pressure seasons. We unpack the emotional warning signs that signal a...
The holidays are meant to be joyful—but for many, they come with stress, resentment, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, The Boundary Blues, we explore why boundaries aren’t barriers to connection, but the structure that allows relationships—and people—to thrive. Drawing from Dr. Henry Cloud’s work on boundaries, this conversation breaks down why healthy limits are a critical form of self-care, especially during high-pressure seasons. We unpack the emotional warning signs that signal a...
The holiday season has a way of magnifying whatever we’re carrying — and for anyone grieving, that weight can feel unbearable. In this episode, Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo open a compassionate conversation about navigating loss during a time when the world expects celebration. They explore the reality that grief isn’t something we “get over,” but something we slowly learn to live with, rebuild around, and grow through. As Elisabeth Kübler-Ross writes, we may become whole again, but we are never the sam...
This episode takes an honest look at why so many women — especially women of color — struggle silently with their mental health, even while appearing strong on the outside. Research shows just how deep this gap runs: women of color face higher rates of long-term mental health challenges, yet they seek treatment at dramatically lower rates. According to Psychiatric Times, only about 5–10% of Black women access mental health care compared to 21.5% of white women. https://www.psychiatrictimes.co...
The holidays are supposed to feel joyful — but what happens when you don’t feel joy at all? In this episode, Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo open up a real conversation about the emotional pressure so many women carry this time of year. From the unspoken expectation to “hold it together,” to the guilt that comes with taking even a moment for yourself, they explore why this season often intensifies stress even for people who genuinely love it. Together, they unpack the tension between cultural, family, and...
Words can open us up—or shut us down. In this episode, Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo dive deep into the hidden power of language and how the most familiar phrases can quietly sabotage growth, healing, and connection. So many of us use everyday expressions like “I should be better by now,” “You always do this,” or “That’s toxic” without realizing these “therapy-adjacent” words can distort meaning, reinforce shame, or block honest reflection. This conversation pulls those phrases into the light and explor...
Every movement starts with a moment of honesty—and that’s exactly where Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo begin. In this premiere episode, your hosts open up about the real reason they created this show, the gaps they’ve witnessed in the wellness and therapy space, and why they felt compelled to build a platform that speaks directly to the people and stories often overlooked. Across the U.S., nearly 1 in 5 adults lives with a mental illness, yet most never receive treatment. That reality hits even harder for...
The holidays are meant to be joyful—but for many, they come with stress, resentment, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, The Boundary Blues, we explore why boundaries aren’t barriers to connection, but the structure that allows relationships—and people—to thrive. Drawing from Dr. Henry Cloud’s work on boundaries, this conversation breaks down why healthy limits are a critical form of self-care, especially during high-pressure seasons. We unpack the emotional warning signs that signal a...
