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

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⚠️ 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.

Money isn’t just numbers—it’s trust, safety, and emotional security.

And when that trust is broken? It doesn’t just affect your bank account… it affects your nervous system.

In this episode of The Real Table Talk Pod, we go deep into a conversation most couples avoid: financial infidelity.

What happens when your partner lies about money? Hides spending? Keeps secrets that slowly erode the foundation of the relationship?

Because let’s be clear— this isn’t just about dollars… it’s about safety, transparency, and emotional honesty.

We unpack:

• How financial secrets mirror emotional disconnection
• Why money lies can feel like betrayal in the body
• The link between financial behavior and past trauma
• How power, control, and survival patterns show up in relationships
• What it really takes to rebuild trust after financial dishonesty

This is the conversation that shifts everything—because you can’t build healthy love on hidden truths.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re overreacting… or felt something was off but couldn’t name it… this episode will give you language, clarity, and truth.

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Hosted by: Dr. Alicia Watkins, Tiana Von Johnson, Char Curry

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for professional mental health, financial, or legal advice. If you are in distress, please seek support from a licensed professional or contact 988 for immediate assistance.

She’s successful. Resilient. The one everyone depends on. But when it comes to love… something still isn’t working.

In this episode of The Real Table Talk Podcast, we unpack the truth about why strong women—especially those who’ve had to survive, lead, and carry others—often struggle in their romantic relationships.

This isn’t about weakness. This is about unhealed patterns, emotional overload, and survival roles that don’t translate into intimacy.

We explore how strength, when shaped by survival, can quietly interfere with intimacy, trust, and the ability to receive love.

👑 Dr. Alicia (@coachingwithdralicia) + Tiana (@tianavonjohnson) go deep in-studio on:

• Why being “the strong one” can block vulnerability
• How childhood roles follow you into adult relationships
• The hidden cost of over-functioning
• Why independence can turn into emotional isolation
• What it really means to feel safe in love

🔥 Then Char Curry (@sayswhatshewants) closes the conversation with the truth that brings it all home.

If you’ve ever felt like: “I can handle everything… but love still hurts” This episode is for you.

✨ Healing isn’t about losing your strength. It’s about learning how to be held without abandoning yourself.

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When Relationships Reach a Crossroads Do You Stay or Walk Away?

Not every relationship ends with a dramatic breakup.

Most reach a crossroads first.

A moment when the connection feels strained, conversations become tense, and one question quietly begins to surface:

Should we stay and work through this… or is it time to let go?

In Episode 2 of The Real Table Talk Podcast, Dr. Alicia Watkins, PhD, LCSW — licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience working with couples — leads a thoughtful and honest conversation about how couples navigate these critical moments.

Sometimes relationships are simply going through a temporary dip caused by stress, life transitions, or emotional overwhelm. Other times, couples are stuck in patterns that have been hurting the relationship for years.

Learning how to tell the difference can change everything.

In this episode, Dr. Alicia and Tiana Von Johnson explore:

• Why every healthy relationship eventually enters a conflict phase • How conflict can actually deepen intimacy when handled well • The difference between a temporary struggle and a chronic pattern • When grace and patience may be needed • When it may be time to step back and seriously evaluate the relationship

Then Char Curry joins at the end with her signature unfiltered perspective, offering the kind of truth that challenges denial and brings the conversation full circle.

If you've ever asked yourself:

“Is this relationship worth saving?”

This episode is for you.

Because sometimes the moment that feels like the end…

is actually the beginning of learning how to love differently.

👑 Dr. Alicia (@coachingwithdralicia) + Tiana (@tianavonjohnson) go deep in-studio… 🔥 Then Char Curry (@sayswhatshewants) closes the conversation with the truth that brings it all home.

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Alicia Watkins, PhD, LCSW (@coachingwithdralicia) and Tiana Von Johnson (@tianavonjohnson) go there in-studio unpacking mother wounds, how they show up in your love life, confidence, and boundaries, and what it really takes to heal without sugarcoating it. Then Char Curry (@sayswhatshewants) closes it out with her real, unfiltered take bringing the final word you didn’t know you needed. (March 5, 2026)

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