Do Tell Relationship Podcast

Real talk on modern friendship. 👯‍♀️ Nina sits down with Trinity Mitchell (Friend Fusion) to unpack the “low-maintenance friend” myth and reframe it as self-sufficient friendships—connections rooted in honesty, effort, and healthy boundaries. From group-chat drama and ghosting to unspoken rules (don’t share your friend’s business!), they cover how to address conflict without chaos, offer grace without giving unlimited access, and ...

What if our obsession with “boundaries” is actually making us lonelier? In this episode of Do Tell, Nina sits down with psychotherapist Helen Marie to unpack modern boundary culture, co-regulation, attachment, PTSD showing up around the holidays, and the healing power of rupture and repair. They explore the difference between capacity vs. desire in love, why love languages can mislead us, and a simple nervous system reset you can u...

Nina sits down with Molly Shaheen and Huw Collins to unpack how they scaled Maison Wheat from a single boutique into a lifestyle brand—while staying married and mostly sane. They dig into the “walk away vs. walk through it” decision filter, the realities of brick-and-mortar in 2025 (location, terms, team, and story), why saying yes accelerates growth, and how to set boundaries when you live, travel, and build together.

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On this episode of Do Tell, Nina sits down with Dr. Raquel Martin to unpack the difference between boundaries vs. rules, why “ignoring my ‘no’ is aggression”, and how to rebuild community without cutting everyone off.

They also talk parenting (respect > control), friendship “bat signals,” and Dr. Raquel’s Burn the Cape movement creating mental-health spaces for Black women. If you’re navigating conflict, consent, or capacity in ...

Conflict doesn’t have to be scary—or destructive. In this solo episode, licensed marriage & family therapist, Nina Westbrook shares a practical, therapist-backed playbook to turn conflict into connection across romantic partnerships, parenting, family, and work. You’ll learn why conflict often triggers fight/flight, how your family history shapes your responses, when to let things go vs. stand your ground, and a simple 3-step f...

Entrepreneur + investor Sharndre Kushor (Crimson Education co‑founder; NZ unicorn) joins Nina Westbrook on the Do Tell Relationship Podcast to talk about building purpose‑driven tech, co‑creating the Nebbi emotional wellness app, and leading with clarity, courage, and compassion.

We get into founder decision-making, values‑aligned investing, designing simple tools that actually help, and why privacy and safety matter in mental heal...

Ever wondered how an NBA superstar and a licensed marriage & family therapist keep their relationship thriving amidst crazy schedules, three kids, and constant travel? In this candid sit-down, Russell Westbrook and Nina Westbrook peel back the curtain on:

Why open communication and vulnerability are the real MVPs in dating and marriage

The difference between providing for your family and actually connecting with them

Setting bound...

Discover how bestselling author Kennedy Ryan is transforming lives through the power of romance fiction. In this raw and inspiring interview, Kennedy opens up about how her newest book Can’t Get Enough has inspired real-life breakups, radical self-love, and relationship revelations.

Women everywhere are re-evaluating their standards and walking away from emotionally unavailable partners. Why? Because Kennedy’s novels go beyond fanta...

Actor, activist, and WalkGood LA founder Etienne Maurice joins Nina Westbrook for a raw conversation on trauma, purpose, and building a wellness movement for communities of color.

From surviving gun violence to launching LA’s biggest Black-led yoga collective, Etienne shares how breathwork, therapy, and community turned pain into purpose. Nina opens up about couples therapy, app entrepreneurship, and the realities of public versus ...

Meet Ron Robinson, the cosmetic chemist who left med-school, pumped $400 K of his own cash into one patented idea, and turned it into BeautyStat - one of the most trusted vitamin C brands on the planet.

What you’ll learn:

✅ Credibility vs. celebrity: Why ingredient science converts repeat buyers while celebrity launches often stall.

✅ Patent power: How stabilizing pure vitamin C won him retail shelf space and press love.

✅ Funding real...

Career breaks for moms don’t stall your career, they can supercharge it.

Nina Westbrook sits down with Neha Ruch (Mother Untitled, author of The Power Pause) to reveal how a strategic pause after kids unlocks new skills, confidence, and flexible income pathways.

What you’ll learn:

● ROI of a well-planned pause: translate “invisible labor” into résumé-ready leadership skills

● Re-entry playbook: craft a 2-day workweek, freelance platfo...

Feeling like you don’t belong or burned-out from saying “yes” too often?

Designer & ME-brand founder Melody Ehsani joins host Nina Westbrook for a candid sit-down

on The Do Tell Relationship Podcast, unpacking the mental work behind success, motherhood

and crystal-clear boundaries. Drawing on personal stories, quietly declaring “I have no

competitors”  , the rapid-fire “Walk Away or Walk Through It” boundary game  , and the shock

of...

Are smartphones rewiring our need for real connection? In this episode, futurist & UN speaker Sinead Bovell joins Nina Westbrook to expose the hidden links between AI “companions,” the loneliness epidemic, and today’s explosion of deepfake scams. You’ll leave with five boundary rules you can start tonight.What we cover:AI girlfriend apps: why they top the App Store and what they’re doing to empathy.240 notifications a day: the ...

🎙 Do Tell Podcast with Nina Westbrook | Building Boundaries, Finding Balance & Reclaiming Joy with Brooke DeVard

On this episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, Nina Westbrook sits down with Brooke DeVard, entrepreneur and host of the hit podcast Naked Beauty, for a powerful, honest conversation about womanhood, motherhood, boundaries, and self-discovery.

Brooke opens up about the challenges of maintaining your identity whi...

In this episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, Nina sits down with her husband, NBA superstar Russell Westbrook, for a deep and vulnerable conversation about growth mindset, overcoming self-doubt, and navigating inner criticism.From reflections on childhood lessons and societal pressures to hilarious family stories (including a Disneyland trip) and real talk about gender expectations, Nina and Russell dive into what it truly ...

Welcome to another powerful episode of Do Tell with Nina Westbrook! This week, Nina sits down with Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow, for a deeply inspiring and soul-nourishing conversation about healing, motherhood, ambition, and self-connection.Latham shares her personal journey of transformation through motherhood, her work as a doula, and how women can reclaim agency over their bodies and stories. This episode is rich with wi...

On this episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, host Nina Westbrook sits down with Emmy-winning journalist, talk show host, and author Tamron Hall for an inspiring and heartwarming conversation about motherhood, identity, reinvention, and the power of embracing your true self.Tamron opens up about the real-life inspiration behind her new children’s book, Harlem Honey: The Adventures of a Curious Kid, and how her son’s quiet st...

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast! Nina Westbrook, is back with a fresh new studio, exciting guests, and even more insightful conversations. This season, we’re bringing you bi-weekly episodes filled with deep discussions about relationships, self-growth, career shifts, and navigating life’s big moments.

For the first episode of the season, we’re joined by author and creative powerhouse Victoria Hutchi...