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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.”

In this episode of Monday Vibe Check, we’re talking about anxiety—especially those moments when your mind feels like it will not slow down.

Anxiety does not always look obvious. Sometimes it shows up as replaying conversations, worrying about what could happen, checking your phone or email too often, struggling to sleep, feeling tense, or trying to solve problems before they even happen.

This conversation is a reminder that you do not have to figure everything out at once. We reflect on how anxiety can make every thought feel urgent, why it helps to pause and separate what you know from what you are assuming, and how to bring yourself back to the present one moment at a time.

This week, try a simple reset: ask yourself what you are feeling, what you actually know right now, and what one thing you can do right now.

If anxiety has been persistent, difficult to manage, or is getting in the way of everyday life, reaching out to a licensed mental-health professional or health-care provider can be an important next step. In the U.S., call or text 988 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis support if you are in emotional distress or worried you may harm yourself.

Your mind deserves your attention, too.

In this episode of Monday Vibe Check, we’re talking about what it means to reclaim your mental health.

Life can get demanding quickly. Between work, family, responsibilities, relationships, stress, and everything people expect from us, it is easy to keep moving without noticing how overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from ourselves we have become.

Reclaiming your mental health does not mean life suddenly becomes easy. It means being honest about what has been draining you, recognizing when you need rest or support, and choosing to make room for your own well-being before you reach a breaking point.

This episode reflects on the pressure to always push through, the importance of boundaries, and the small but meaningful ways we can begin taking ourselves seriously again. Whether that means protecting your sleep, stepping away from social media, asking for help, setting a boundary, or finally making the appointment you have been putting off, caring for your mind is not something you have to earn.

This week, choose one thing to protect that supports your mental health—and treat it like it matters.

Your mind deserves your attention, too.

In this episode of Monday Vibe Check, we’re circling back to something we all need but do not always make enough room for: connection.

As adults, life gets busy. Work, family, responsibilities, stress, and everyday routines can make weeks turn into months before we realize we have not called someone, replied to a message, made plans, or checked in with the people who matter to us.

And sometimes, even when we are surrounded by people, we can still feel disconnected.

This conversation is a reminder that connection is more than being around others. It is feeling seen, supported, cared for, and safe enough to be honest about how you are really doing. We talk about why reaching out can feel difficult, why meaningful relationships take intention, and how one small message can make a heavy week feel a little lighter.

This week, consider who you have been meaning to reach out to—and take one small step toward connection.

Because you do not have to carry everything alone.

Your mind deserves your attention, too.

Monday Vibe Check – Episode 8: Faith & Purpose

What keeps you grounded when life feels uncertain? And how do you know you're moving in the right direction?

In this episode of Monday Vibe Check, we're talking about faith and purpose—the things that give our lives meaning, direction, and something to hold onto when we don't have all the answers.

We'll explore what it means to trust the process, recognize that purpose doesn't always look the way we imagined, and understand that our path doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful.

Whether your faith is strong, you're questioning, you're searching, or you're simply trying to figure out what's next, this conversation is about giving yourself permission to slow down and ask:

What am I being called toward, and what keeps me grounded along the way?

This week's vibe: Faith. Purpose. Direction.

Your purpose doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be real.

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When did we start believing that something big has to happen before we can feel happy?

In this episode of Monday Vibe Check, we're slowing down and paying attention to the ordinary moments that can bring us joy. The laugh that catches you off guard. A good meal. Your favorite song. A meaningful conversation. A quiet moment where you can simply breathe.

Life doesn't always give us major reasons to celebrate. But that doesn't mean there isn't something worth appreciating.

We'll talk about why recognizing small moments of joy matters for our mental well-being, especially when life feels stressful, busy, or overwhelming.

This week's vibe: Slow down. Look closer. Appreciate more.

Joy doesn't always arrive in extraordinary moments. Sometimes it quietly waits inside ordinary ones.

Your mind deserves your attention, too.