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The Story Lounge

by Tchiana A.

Welcome to The Story Lounge — here, we invite you to slow down and listen to all the experiences that shape us. Moments of love, heartbreak, resilience, and laughter. Grab your coffee, settle in, and join the conversation. It's story time......

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Episodes

  1. A Fighter & A Lover

    What happens when a so-called “macho” profession meets emotional honesty? In A Lover and a Fighter, professional wrestler Brett, shares a story from a biker-gang gig that sets the stage for a deeper conversation about love, partnership, and presence. It’s a reminder that real strength isn’t just...

  2. It's Probably Anxiety

    At 26, Olivia was told her symptoms were “probably just anxiety.” They weren’t. In this episode, she shares her story of experiencing a stroke, including the shocking detail of how she found out, and the scary reality of being dismissed in healthcare.

  3. Friendly Fire

    In this episode, Tamara and I reflect on surviving a house fire together and how that shared trauma unexpectedly solidified our friendship.

  4. Self-doubt to Self-made

    In Self Doubt to Self-Made, Todun opens up about building Tone with Todun while shaping her self-identity. We talk rejection, fear, lack of support, and the real financial and mental cost of starting something new. A raw, honest conversation about resilience, growth, and betting on yourself…

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  5. Are Vices that Bad? (After The Lounge)

    Welcome to our first After Lounge Edition. Closing off the Dating the Devil series.Joelle is back to challenge the way we think about our vices. Whether it’s people, sex, food, or the little indulgences we don’t admit out loud. She breaks down why vices aren’t inherently harmful and how embracing...

  6. Dating The Devil Part 2

    After escaping Devil #1, Joelle thought she’d rebuilt herself. Then came Devil #2, the relationship that shook her mental health, tested her boundaries, and dragged her backwards into old habits. This episode dives into the breakdown, the lessons, and the comeback.

  7. Dating the Devil Part 1

    In this raw and gripping story, Joelle takes us back to the moment she began discovering her sexuality, only to be blindsided by the kind of betrayal that shakes your whole world. Her boyfriend had been cheating with her best friend of ten years. And the wildest part? Apparently, everyone knew……

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  8. Daddy Issues

    This week’s episode is a true Story Lounge moment — raw, real, and deeply human. Two sisters sit down for an honest heart-to-heart about love, loss, and everything in between. Get cozy as Alex opens up about navigating grief at a young age and how that pain shaped other parts of her life —...

  9. Possessed by Love

    Tina is back this week in the host seat, and I'm the one telling the story. Possessed by a demon or by love? Listen as we dive into this made-for-TV family story of love triangles, curses and possible exorcisms.

  10. Beware of dating apps

    Swipe right on this episode where Lis shares this cautionary tale about using dating apps. Not everyone is who they present themselves to be.

  11. The time I almost got kidnapped

    A quick yogurt run turns into a near kidnapping in Sudan. Lock in to this episode and listen to Alaa share this unbelievable story. It's a mix of fear, chaos, and the kind of funny that only comes when you've lived to tell the tale. TRIGGER WARNING This episode contains mention (though briefly)…

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  12. Best Betrayal Ever

    This week’s bonus story time features Rheanna spilling the tea on how she turned a messy betrayal into a glow-up moment. Her ex-bestie may have gone TikTok viral with the story, but Rheanna is living the ultimate ‘thank you, next’ energy.. Follow on Instagram @the_storylounge Email:...

  13. The Hot mess that led me here

    Welcome back for another episode! This week Arushi talks about her journey in shifting careers paths after facing rejection. It’s not Settling if you know what you want …Join in on this relatable episode.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to The Story Lounge — here, we invite you to slow down and listen to all the experiences that shape us. Moments of love, heartbreak, resilience, and laughter. Grab your coffee, settle in, and join the conversation. It's story time......

HOSTED BY

Tchiana A.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Story Lounge have?

The Story Lounge currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Story Lounge about?

Welcome to The Story Lounge — here, we invite you to slow down and listen to all the experiences that shape us. Moments of love, heartbreak, resilience, and laughter. Grab your coffee, settle in, and join the conversation. It's story time......

How often does The Story Lounge release new episodes?

The Story Lounge is no longer actively publishing new episodes, but the existing catalog remains available.

Where can I listen to The Story Lounge?

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Who hosts The Story Lounge?

The Story Lounge is created and hosted by Tchiana A..
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