Unpacking your ish

Tae and Reese catch-up on the last few months and offer what to expect for 2024.

Tae and Reese discuss a Reddit post where a wife’s dying wish was to have sex with an ex. They share their thoughts and offer updates on the rest of the year.

Today we continue our friends and family season! In this mini episode, we invite Gary to talk with us about taking a break from Social Media. We discuss habits that formed during Covid quarantine and our reasons for turning off the social media.

On this episode, Reese and Tae are joined by Tiff and Gary to discuss twitter and Social Media Stalking.

In this episode, Tae and Reese are joined by friends of the show, Gary and Tiff to discuss the show Unprisoned on Hulu

On this episode, Tae and Reese are joined by coworkers who have become friends to discuss LinkedIn. How do you make coworkers to friends? The importance of saying name's correctly, Developing resilience Tribute to Tina Turner

In this episode, Tae and Reese throw out the plan to discuss the benefits of doing what feels right in the moment.

In this episode, Tae and Reese discuss the struggles and benefits of saying NO.

In this episode, Tae and Reese discuss how to respectfully argue with others.

In this episode, Tae and Reese discuss the virtue of embracing the not so lovable parts of yourself.

On this episode, Reese and Tae discuss normalizing accountability. What does it mean to be accountable? How important is honesty in that process? We look at some ways to be held accountable for yourself and holding others accountable to you. As always, listen, respond, share on all social media platforms! We love and appreciate your feed back!

Tae and Reese discuss the importance of intimacy in relationships, how they identify fear of intimacy in their own lives, and different types of intimacy.

On this episode, Tae and Reese share their experiences of racism and encourage listeners to see discussing race as a skill that you can develop. 

On this episode, Tae and Reese recap the Harlem Finale with their friends. They also discuss the challenges of adult friendships, and finding your tribe.

On this episode, Tay and Reese are joined by their friends to discuss the question: Do you believe in the "one"? The episode is split into three parts. Part 1 & 2: We discuss if we believe in the idea of the "one". Part 3: We share if we have ever found the "one" in our own lives. 

In this mini episode, Reese shares how important it is to give grace to yourself and everyone else in your life.

In this episode, Tay and Reese share their understanding of boundaries. 1. How do you set boundaries? 2. How do you learn your boundaries? Are some of the questions explored within the episode.

On this episode, Tay and Reese discuss self-sabotage and how it shows up in their lives. Tay references a Psychology Today article defining Self-Sabotage and we encourage you to read the article by searching Psychology Today Self-Sabotage within a search engine. Reese references a Psych2go titled 7 signs you may have a fear of intimacy which is available on youtube.

On this first episode of 2023, join Tay and Reese as they discuss their approaches to the new years. Are New Years resolutions helpful? How do you approach goal setting?  These are two of the questions they ponder in the episode.  Feel free to share your feedback. 

On this final episode of 2022, Reese and Tae discuss whether exploring a relationship with a former love interest makes sense. They share three questions to consider. 1. Are you viewing the past accurately? 2. Are you making room for the idea that both you and your former partner have changed? 3. Are you willing to do the emotional work necessary to make the relationship work?

In this bonus episode, Tay and Reese discuss holiday triggers. 1. Tay shares her struggles with familial judgment. 2. Reese talks about his experience of dismissiveness.

In this episode, Reese and Tay recap their season long journey and how they fared with their goals. Part 1: Reese shares thoughts on differing dating perspectives and Tay discusses being open to new forms of intimacy Part 2: How we did on our goals and any changes to our scores. Part 3: Closing thoughts

Intro: Reese discusses second chances and Tay shares facing mortality  Part 1 : Finances and Career Plans Part 2: Home Closing: 

In this episode, Tay and Reese discuss their financial, career and home journeys Part 1: Reese discusses overcoming personal insecurities and Tay shares navigating the feelings of others  Part 2: Home, Career and Finances scores Part 3:  Close

On this episode, Tay and Reese discuss their action plans for improving their relationship journeys. Doing the work: Reliving trauma and dealing with insecurities Family and Friends Romance

In this episode, Reese and Tay discuss where they are in their journeys to better relationships. Doing the Work: Birthday Reflections Family and Friends: Romance:

In this episode, Tay and Reese discuss their plans for improving their scores in Personal Growth, Health and Fun/Rec Part One: Doing the Work-Unpacking Cheating Part Two: Action Plans Part Three: Wrap-up

In this episode of Unpacking Your Ish, Tay and Reese walk through where they are in regards to their Personal Growth, Health and Fun/Recreation.  Part One: Intro and Doing the Work Part Two: Personal Growth, Health  Part Three: Fun/Rec and Wrap-up Part Four: Goodbye

In this episode, we discuss suicide prevention. Please reach out to 988 should you or someone you know be in crisis. 988 is a national suicide and crisis line available 24/7 in English and Spanish.  Learn more here https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988.  Part One: Tay's Story Part Two: Reese's Story Part Three: Discussion

On this episode, meet the hosts of Unpacking Your Ish, Maurice (Reese) and Shante (Te), we will share what prompted this journey and what to expect on this season of Unpacking Your Ish 2.0. 

In this episode, we discuss an article from the Mighty titled 15 behaviors which we don't recognize as self-harm. I encourage you to read the article for yourself because it reframed my idea of what destructive behaviors can look like in my own life.

In this episode, we discuss arguing. I have been getting into a higher number of arguments lately, so I asked myself why. It lead me to an article which provided me some perspective.

In this episode, we will bring discussing how the messages we receive from the outside world about our personal appearance can stifle our sense of self and hinder is from being more comfortable in our own skins.