In this episode of The Real Table Talk Pod, we talk about men, therapy, intimacy, trust, ego, emotional distance, and the pain that shows up between men and women when healing has not happened.

Women have been working on themselves — going to therapy, reading the books, learning their patterns, and trying to communicate better. But many women are still hurting from the lack of closeness, emotional safety, and intimacy in relationships.

This conversation asks the real question: What happens when women are doing the healing work, but men have not been given enough space, support, or permission to do the same?

Dr. Alicia Watkins, Tiana Von Johnson, and Char Curry discuss the pressure men face to protect, provide, perform, stay strong, and hide their pain. We also explore how transactional relationships, trust issues, ego, trauma, and emotional shutdown can create distance between men and women.

According to NIMH, men are less likely than women to receive mental health treatment, and CDC data shows mental health treatment among U.S. adults increased from 19.2% in 2019 to 23.9% in 2023.

This episode is not about blaming men or women. It is about naming the pain, understanding the distance, and asking what healing could look like if men had safe places to be vulnerable too.

Char Curry closes the conversation with her unique perspective on men, relationships, and the struggles that often go unseen.

Episode 7: Men Need Therapy Too: Healing the Distance Between Men and Women

Hosted by: Dr. Alicia Watkins, Tiana Von Johnson, and Char Curry Follow the show: @RealTableTalkPod Contact: info@realtabletalkpod.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not therapy and does not create a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a licensed mental health professional or call/text 988 in the U.S. for immediate support.

Good Woman… or Always Available? Let’s Talk About It.

What does it really mean to be a “good woman” in a relationship?

In this episode of The Real Table Talk Podcast, Alicia Watkins, Tiana Von Johnson, and Char Curry unpack the pressure many women feel to always be available to their partners — and how that expectation can blur the line between intimacy and obligation.

This conversation explores the emotional toll of overgiving, the fear of saying no, and what it looks like to create relationships rooted in mutual desire, respect, and healthy boundaries.

If you’ve ever struggled with balancing love and self-worth… this episode is for you.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute therapy or a professional relationship.

Some relationships don’t break you loudly—they unravel you quietly.

In this episode of The Real Table Talk Podcast, Dr. Alicia Watkins, Tiana Von Johnson, and Char Curry have an honest and necessary conversation about navigating relationships marked by narcissistic behaviors—and the emotional aftermath that many women carry in silence.

Together, they explore how manipulation, control, and gaslighting can distort your sense of self, leaving you questioning your reality, your worth, and your instincts. This episode brings clarity to those experiences while offering insight into how to break free, rebuild, and heal.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of:

• Narcissistic relationship dynamics
• Emotional manipulation and gaslighting
• Trauma bonding and attachment patterns
• Reclaiming identity, voice, and boundaries
• The path toward emotional healing and self-trust

This conversation centers the lived experiences of Black women navigating love, power, and healing—without judgment, but with truth.

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👑 Hosted by Alicia Watkins, Tiana Von Johnson, & Char Curry

📩 Contact: info@realtabletalkpod.com

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you are in distress or experiencing relationship harm, please seek support from a licensed professional or contact a crisis hotline. In the U.S., dial or text 988 for immediate assistance.