In this festive holiday episode of TKS: Chronicles of a Black Sheep, we unwrap more than just presents. Join T.S. as we step into a Christmas gathering filled with laughter, honesty, and a little bit of that signature Black Sheep truth-telling.

This year’s theme — “Have You Been Naughty or Nice?” — invites listeners to reflect on the choices, boundaries, blessings, and lessons that shaped their year. Between heartfelt reflections and playful confessions, we exchange gifts that carry meaning, intention, and a touch of mischief.

Expect warmth. Expect transparency. Expect joy.And most of all, expect the kind of real conversation that reminds every Black Sheep that they’re never alone during the holidays.

In this raw and unfiltered episode of TK’s Chronicles of a Black Sheep, we step into the uncomfortable truth: therapy isn’t always the safe haven it’s promised to be—especially for Black people and men.Too often, therapeutic spaces are shaped by systems that overlook cultural realities, silence lived experiences, or misinterpret strength as pathology. TK opens up a dialogue about how these practices can unintentionally harm, retraumatize, or alienate those who seek healing.

In this raw and unfiltered episode of TK’s Chronicles of a Black Sheep, we step into the uncomfortable truth: therapy isn’t always the safe haven it’s promised to be—especially for Black people and men.Too often, therapeutic spaces are shaped by systems that overlook cultural realities, silence lived experiences, or misinterpret strength as pathology. TK opens up a dialogue about how these practices can unintentionally harm, retraumatize, or alienate those who seek healing

TONIGHT'S EPISODE IS WWD IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS?

TONIGHT'S EPISODE IS WWD IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.

In this soul-baring episode of Chronicles of a Black Sheep, TK, DA, and Dee-J are joined by the insightful Larneka Lavalais for a powerful conversation on work burnout — not just the exhaustion, but the quiet erosion of identity, purpose, and peace. Together, they unpack the emotional toll of showing up in spaces that demand more than they replenish, and the courage it takes to choose rest, boundaries, and self-honor.From personal stories to hard-earned wisdom, TK, DA, Dee-J, and Larneka explore what it means to survive the grind, reclaim joy, and redefine success on your own terms. This episode is a balm for anyone who’s ever felt unseen, overextended, or on the edge of burnout.

In this soul-baring episode of Chronicles of a Black Sheep, TK, DA, and Dee-J are joined by the insightful Larneka Lavalais for a powerful conversation on work burnout — not just the exhaustion, but the quiet erosion of identity, purpose, and peace. Together, they unpack the emotional toll of showing up in spaces that demand more than they replenish, and the courage it takes to choose rest, boundaries, and self-honor.From personal stories to hard-earned wisdom, TK, DA, Dee-J, and Larneka explore what it means to survive the grind, reclaim joy, and redefine success on your own terms. This episode is a balm for anyone who’s ever felt unseen, overextended, or on the edge of burnout.

This is the space between breakdown and breakthrough. This is a podcast for those walking through fire—grief, burnout, identity shifts, and the quiet ache of becoming. Each episode offers a breath of clarity through storytelling, spiritual grounding, and creative reflection. It’s not about fixing—it’s about feeling, witnessing, and finding your way back to yourself. If you’ve ever whispered “I’m still here” into the chaos, this podcast was made for you. Whether you're a parent, student, advocate, or seeker, Survival Mode invites you to breathe, reflect, and reclaim your presence—one grounded moment at a time.