This episode starts with a Mother’s Day catch-up and a story that sounds straight out of a reality show. Dr. Darby recounts a tense prom lineup encounter that nearly turned into a fight after an unexpected confrontation with a woman in furry boots. Because apparently prom season isn’t stressful enough.

We also reflect on Mother’s Day experiences, including the emotional reality of working in crisis counseling and responding to the aftermath of a mall shooting. We then shift into a deep discussion about fatherhood and what defines a truly good dad. For us, it goes far beyond financial support. We talk about the importance of being present, engaged, loving, protective, and knowing how to provide guidance and discipline without creating fear or distance.

From there, we explore how our relationships with our fathers shape the way we date, what we look for in partners, and the emotional needs we carry into adulthood. We discuss the desire for affection, safety, and emotional security—and why being spoken to with kindness and respect matters more than someone trying to lead through authority or control. Sometimes it really comes down to one simple request: talk to me nice.

For this week’s Tap In or Tap Out!? segment, a listener asks how to verify a therapist’s qualifications following recent conversations surrounding certain public figures in the mental health space. We break down practical steps for protecting yourself when seeking care, including checking state licensing boards, understanding different license types, verifying educational credentials and doctoral work, using insurance provider directories, and recognizing evasiveness or a lack of transparency as potential red flags.

We also discuss the importance of doing your own research, asking questions, and feeling empowered to advocate for yourself when choosing a therapist. Finding the right support is too important to leave to assumptions.

💎 Bottom line—whether it’s parenting, dating, or seeking professional help, trust is built through consistency, transparency, and showing up with care. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, set standards, and choose the people who make you feel safe, respected, and supported. 💎

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 Show Intro And Disclaimer

01:10 Life Updates And Prom Chaos

04:56 Fur Boots And Fighting Stories

08:20 Mothers Day Recap And Work Call

11:51 Good Dads And Father Figures

17:48 How Dad Shapes Dating Choices

23:56 Talk To Me Nice In Relationships

28:53 Breaking Cycles And Resetting

32:14 Dating With Kids

33:07 What Makes a Good Dad

34:00 Breaking Family Cycles

35:34 Parenting Classes Debate

37:12 Absent Fathers Impact

41:22 Setting Boundaries With Dad

43:23 When Parents Become Grandparents

45:42 Respect Is Earned

49:33 Tap In or Tap Out?! Cheyenne Bryant

52:26 How to Verify Therapists

55:06 Doctorates and Credentials

57:36 Life Coaches vs Licensed Care

59:55 Finding Affordable Therapy

01:02:28 Ask Credentials Up Front

01:04:04 Fathers Day Wrap Up

Hosts: Dr. Tiffany Darby, Dr. Tiffany Monroe-Hurd, Dr. Tiffany Hairston

https://www.instagram.com/tapinwithtiffany/

tapinwithtiffany@gmail.com

Produced By: Lumen Vision Sound

https://www.lumen-vision-sound.com/podcasts

This episode is very much “life is life-ing,” and we’re just trying to keep up. We get into the chaos of parenting in today’s world—from over-the-top prom culture (why is this a full production??) to the emotional and financial weight that comes with raising kids at every stage. As our children get older, the challenges shift, but the responsibility never really goes away.

We talk honestly about what it means to be a mom and still be a whole person. That means setting boundaries, not doing things you don’t want to do, and letting go of the idea that motherhood has to equal sacrifice and suffering. Some of us learned that the hard way.

There’s also a real conversation about anxiety, self-worth, and that constant feeling of being “not enough,” even when everything looks fine on paper. We break down how anxiety and imposter syndrome show up—not just mentally, but physically—and why support (therapy, medication, even checking your hormones) is nothing to be ashamed of.

For this week's Tap In or Tap Out!? segment, a listener opens up about struggling with anxiety and the constant feeling of not being “enough,” even when life looks good on paper. We unpack how anxiety, self-worth, and imposter syndrome can overlap—and what it takes to start quieting that inner voice

We also touch on relationships, single motherhood, and how life changes force you to redefine yourself over and over again. Through it all, one thing stays true: you can’t pour into anybody else if you’re running on empty.

💎 Bottom line—do what works for you, take care of yourself, and stop trying to be everything for everybody. 💎

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:00 Life updates, being sick, and perimenopause brain fog

03:30 Prom season stress and over-the-top expectations

08:30 Marriage, support, and who takes care of mom

13:00 Single motherhood, burnout, and pushing through

16:30 Relationships, cheating, and doing life alone

23:00 Mother’s Day, rest, and letting go of guilt

26:30 Motherhood without martyrdom and asking for help

27:30 Kids growing up and preparing to let go

33:00 Teaching life skills and learning through experience

38:00 The myth of stability and adjusting to life changes

41:00 Identity beyond motherhood and setting boundaries

55:00 Listener question: anxiety, self-worth, and imposter syndrome

01:03:00 Hormones, perimenopause, and mental health shifts

01:08:00 Final thoughts and Mother’s Day encouragement

Hosts: Dr. Tiffany Darby, Dr. Tiffany Monroe-Hurd, Dr. Tiffany Hairston

https://www.instagram.com/tapinwithtiffany/

tapinwithtiffany@gmail.com

Produced By: Lumen Vision Sound

https://www.lumen-vision-sound.com/podcasts

Aging, confidence, and evolving identity.. we discuss what it means to grow into yourself—embracing change in your body, mindset, and relationships—while letting go of external validation. Health, wellness, and physical changes are addressed with honesty, including conversations around hormones, memory, and the realities of aging bodies.

In this week’s Tap In or Tap Out? segment, the focus shifts to political stress and emotional burnout, as a listener shares there struggle with staying informed vs. staying overloaded and consumed by the woes of the world.

We unpack how confidence deepens with age, why community matters more than ever, and how to navigate life transitions with honesty and self-trust.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:59 Patreon and Live Plans

01:43 Birthday Recovery Stories

04:46 New Orleans Trip Recap

06:05 Travel Fears and News

07:41 AI and Fact Checking

08:59 Aging Body and Libido

10:15 Confidence in Your Forties

11:14 Hair and Self Image

16:01 Childhood Roots of Confidence

17:37 Not Caring What People Think

20:01 Work Era Mindset Shift

23:28 Professional Image and Race

26:20 Imposter Syndrome and Privilege

29:28 Pretty Privilege Talk

31:03 Body Confidence Shift

32:05 Family Judgment Culture

37:26 Kindness Over Critique

39:47 Aging Body Surprises

42:23 Girlfriends Keep You Sane

44:32 Do Men Talk Too

48:29 Confidence Changes With Age

51:11 Tap In Listener Question

53:17 Staying Engaged Not Consumed

58:25 Build Community Locally

01:00:00 Prayer And Sign Off

Hosts: Dr. Tiffany Darby, Dr. Tiffany Monroe-Hurd, Dr. Tiffany Hairston

https://www.instagram.com/tapinwithtiffany/

tapinwithtiffany@gmail.com

Produced By: Lumen Vision Sound

https://www.lumen-vision-sound.com/podcasts