Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast

In this powerful and deeply vulnerable episode of TheSelf Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with Jamie Hughes—social psychologist, trauma recovery coach, and author—to unpack the lasting impact of childhood trauma on the brain.

Jamie shares his personal story of losing his mother at justeight years old and being forced to live with a father he had never met until her death. In the midst o...

In this deeply honest episode of The Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with Marcia R. Blane, LPC—licensed professional counselor, certified hypnotherapist, owner of Peculiar One Counseling, and host of the Authentically Peculiar with Marciapodcast—for a powerful conversation about Black women, anger, and the myth of the Superwoman.

Tree opens up about reaching her own breaking point—...

In this inspiring and unfiltered episode of The Self-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree theLPC) sits down with media correspondent, red carpet host, and event curator Princess Banks for a raw conversation about the highs, lows, and healing that come with chasing your purpose.

Princess opens up about her leap of faith to Atlanta, howshe built a thriving career with BET+, TVOne, and DishNation, and the persona...

In this eye-opening and hilariously honest episode of TheSelf-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with licensed professional counselor and Clinical-Ish founder, Donnisha Lavigne, to explore the raw reality of navigating mental health as a mental health professional.

Donnisha shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder after grad school, surviving hospitalization, job ...

In this deeply reflective and culturally rich episode of The Self-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice D. Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with Elizabeth “Liz” Edouard, licensed professional counselor and co-host of the Haitian American Diaries podcast, for a raw and honest conversation about identity, assimilation, and the struggle to find your authentic voice when the world pressures you to fit in.

Liz opens up about ...

In this heartfelt and hilariously honest episode of The Self-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice D. Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with her big cousin and lifelong inspiration, Balencia Reed—a health information manager, mother, wife, “bebe” and woman of unmatched courage and grace.

Together, they take a walk down memory lane, sharing laughter and hard truths as Balencia opens up about her journey: becoming a teen mo...

In this courageous and soul-deep episode of The SelfAware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) is joined by energy healer, intuitive teacher, and co-owner of Soul Vibes Insights, Matty Hollingsworth, for a raw and transformative conversation on healing from childhood sexual trauma and stepping into soul alignment.

Matty shares his journey of surviving years of sexual abuseby his grandfather from ages 3 to 1...

In this unfiltered and hilariously real episode of The Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) welcomes real estate agent, entrepreneur, and podcast host Meiqua Ware for a deeply honest convo about healing, heartbreak, and hilarious moments in the middle of the mess.

Meiqua shares what it’s like dating in your 40s while feeling emotionally detached, why she chose a celibacy journey, and how going to...

In this bold, hilarious, and hella honest episode of TheSelf Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with her grad school girlie, Tamela R. McDonald, LPC, a licensed sex therapist, certified professional counselor supervisor, certified clinical mental health clinician and sexuality educator—for a no-holds-barred convo on sex, polyamory, kink, andeverything in between.

Tamela opens up about ...

In this soul-stirring episode of The Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (aka Tree the LPC) sits down with musician, creative, and empowerment coach Jenny Elinora for a powerful conversation on healing, creativity, and joy. Jenny shares how trauma-informed practices help women reconnect with their inner voice and rediscover play, creativity, and purpose.

Together, they explore the importance of inner child wor...

In this powerful episode of The Self-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sit down with philanthropist, advocate, and corporate exec Tomorrow Jenkins—the heart behind A Touch of Grace and Get in Line Dancing Co.

Tomorrow opens up about her journey from corporate burnout and people-pleasing to learning to give herself grace and taking care of her mental health, and how a moment of breakdown became a br...

In this deeply honest and transformative episode of Self-Aware & F**ked Up, host Sandtrice D. Russell (Tree the LPC) is joined by the dynamic, Dr. Ecclesia Savage—a counseling psychologist, certified sex therapist, and CEO of Anchored Counseling— for a raw and necessary conversation that peelsback the layers of what it means to be a Black woman navigating mental health, faith, and sexuality.

Together, Tree and Dr. Savage unpack ...

In this transformative episode of the Self-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) welcomes Lakeisha Varner (LV) — a licensed professional counselor, fitness guru, and burn trauma survivor — for a raw and deeply inspiring conversation.

Burned at just three years old, LV spent decades hiding her physical scars and burying her emotional wounds. It wasn't until she discovered EMDR (Eye Movement Desensi...

In this powerful episode of the Self-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) sits down with Barbara Davis — a passionate mental health advocate and intensive case manager who transformed her pain into purpose. Barbara shares her inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and navigating the unimaginable grief of losing her 35-year-old son.

Together, Tree and Barbara dive deep into the realities of healing...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Self-Aware& F**ked Up, host Sandtrice D. Russell (aka Tree the LPC) sits down with queer clinical psychologist, author, and anti-racism leader Dr. Nathalie Edmond to unpack the complexities of race, identity, and healing in asystemically racist society.

Together, they dive into Dr. Edmond’s groundbreaking book Mindful Race Talk, discussing how mindfulness can be a transformative to...

Yoooooooooooo what's up you guys?—Season 4 of The Self-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast is officially live! Your favorite therapist, Sandtrice D. Russell (aka Tree the LPC), is back and diving even deeper into the raw, real, and healing conversations that help us get our sh*t together—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

This season, we’re talking everything from trauma-informed boundaries and navigating burnout to high-functioning ...

In this compelling episode of the Self-Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) is joined by her wife, Jade Varner, an accomplished artist, yoga instructor, and serial entrepreneur, also known by her artist name Javahous. Jade dives deep into Tree's inspiring journey as a therapist, uncovering the motivations and challenges that have shaped her career.

Together, they explore the intricacies of introversi...

In this heartfelt episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) is joined by the esteemed Marcia R. Blane—a Licensed Professional Counselor, Author, Evangelist, Hypnotherapist, Trauma Therapist, CPCS, and host of the Authentically Peculiar with Marcia Podcast. Together, they embark on a profound exploration of their recent grief journeys, sharing their personal experiences of processing th...

In this enlightening episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Sandtrice Russell (TreetheLPC) is joined by Tiffany Taylor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Sex Therapist/Coach, and Owner of Soul Solutions Therapeutic Services. Tiffany opens up about the deeply personal experiences that inspired her to become a sex therapist.

Tiffany provides an in-depth look at common misconceptions about sex therapy, debunking myths and...