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Domestic violence doesn’t always start with a black eye. Most of the time it starts with control, and it’s dressed up as love.

In this episode of SPADE, we talk about what people get wrong about abuse, why it’s so hard to see from the inside, and what nobody tells you about getting out. Our guest, Miah Amoz, speaks from what he's learned, not a play-by-play.

We also cover the warning signs that get missed, and what to say to someone you’re worried about.

If you’re in it or worried about someone, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233. Text START to 88788 or chat at thehotline.org. It’s 24/7. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.

Stats referenced in this episode come from the CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (2023/2024).

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Have you ever said “I’m tired” and meant more than needing a good night’s sleep?

In this episode of Monday Vibe Check, we’re talking about the exhaustion that comes from carrying responsibilities, showing up for others, and trying to keep going when you feel like you have little left to give.

We reflect on the difference between being capable and having capacity, the pressure to always be dependable, and why needing support does not cancel out your strength. This conversation makes room for the reality that life does not always slow down when you need it to—and that taking care of yourself may begin with one manageable adjustment rather than a complete reset.

This week’s challenge is to lighten one thing. Ask someone to share a task, reschedule something that can wait, or choose the simpler version instead of the perfect one.

You do not have to wait until you have nothing left before you make room for yourself.

Your mind deserves your attention, too.

On World Mental Health Day, SPADE The Podcast looks beyond the graphics and hashtags to ask: what happens after the posts disappear?

This episode is a personal check-in for anyone who’s been saying “I’m good” while holding back the real answer. We talk about making room for honesty, reaching for support without having all the words, and taking one small step toward the care you deserve.

Plus, an affirmation to carry with you long after today: “I don’t have to pretend I’m okay to be worthy of care.”