In this episode, Maya sits down with her friend and licensed marriage and family therapist Khalliah Bryant Tull for a thoughtful and practical conversation about healing, relationships, and the stories we carry from childhood into adulthood.

Together, they explore the impact of parent wounds and how early experiences shape our attachment styles, influencing how we connect, trust, and show up in relationships today. Khalliah breaks down what attachment styles are, how to identify your own, and what it looks like to move toward healing — even if you've experienced unhealthy or insecure attachment.

They also discuss how therapy can support major life transitions, the role of community in the healing process, and why we need more people committed to being "healers" in their everyday spaces. The conversation also addresses the impact of toxic media messaging and how internalizing harmful narratives can shape our identity, relationships, and emotional health.

If this episode resonates with you, Khalliah is also hosting a Mother Wound Workshop designed to help you process and begin healing the impact of your relationship with your mother.

Learn more and sign up here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mother-wound-workshop-tickets-1987133251046

This episode offers both insight and encouragement for anyone navigating relational patterns, processing childhood wounds, or seeking practical steps toward emotional and spiritual healing.

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Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

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To kick off Mental Health awareness month, Maya sits down with Symone Gerren, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, mother, and impact leader, to talk about what it really looks like to get the right mental health support.

In a world full of therapy language, self-diagnosing, and viral advice, this conversation cuts through the noise. Maya and Symone discuss the importance of seeking help from licensed professionals, the risks of relying too heavily on pop psychology and social media for mental health guidance, and why accurate support matters more than trendy terminology.

They also explore why healing cannot happen in isolation and the critical role that safe, healthy community plays in long-term growth and restoration.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by mental health content online, unsure where to start, or hesitant about getting real support, this episode offers clarity, wisdom, and a grounded path forward.

In this episode, Maya and Symone cover:

• How to find the right licensed mental health professional
• The dangers of pop psychology and self-diagnosing
• Why social media isn't a substitute for real care
• The role of community in healing and growth
• What it looks like to move from surviving to thriving

If this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs it.

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Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

Copyright 2026

All Rights Reserved

Find Maya's poetry here

For more of Maya's writing, follow her on Substack

teaologypod.substack.com

Follow the podcast on socials!

Instagram: @teaologypodcast

Tiktok: @teaologypod

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All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners. I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Disclaimer of Copyright Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, "fair use" is permitted for activities like criticism, commentary, education, and research. The term "fair use" refers to the use that the copyright law permits but might otherwise be illegal.

Along with this channel, I make no claims to ownership of any of the graphics, images, or music used in this video. The respective copyright holders reserve all rights.

In this episode, Maya sits down with author Charaia Rush to unpack the pressure to "bounce back" and what real, lasting healing actually looks like.

Drawing from her book, The Myth of Bouncing Back: Ditching the Lies of Resilience and Learning How to Rise for Real, Charaia challenges the cultural and church narratives that equate resilience with rushing past pain. Together, Maya and Charaia explore the dangers of performative healing, the ways both secular and Christian spaces can unintentionally discourage honesty, and why true healing requires more than appearances.

They also discuss the rise of commercialized self-care and how it can distract from deeper spiritual work — inviting listeners instead to consider what it means to allow God to search, refine, and restore us. This conversation highlights the importance of staying soft in the face of hardship, resisting the urge to harden our hearts, and developing a biblical understanding of healing, especially for women navigating trauma and faith.

This episode is for anyone who feels exhausted by the expectation to be "strong" and ready to embrace a more honest, faithful path toward healing.

Buy Charaia's new book here!

Her previous title here.

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Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

Copyright 2026

All Rights Reserved

Find Maya's poetry here

For more of Maya's writing, follow her on Substack

teaologypod.substack.com

Follow the podcast on socials!

Instagram: @teaologypodcast

Tiktok: @teaologypod

📌Copyright Statement:

All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners. I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Disclaimer of Copyright Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, "fair use" is permitted for activities like criticism, commentary, education, and research. The term "fair use" refers to the use that the copyright law permits but might otherwise be illegal.

Along with this channel, I make no claims to ownership of any of the graphics, images, or music used in this video. The respective copyright holders reserve all rights.