Beautifully Unbalanced Podcast

At some point, we all find ourselves standing at a crossroads.

Not because we're lost, but because we've finally grown enough to see that we have choices.

In this episode, I'm reflecting on identity, accountability, healing, and the uncomfortable truth that nobody is coming to save us. Inspired by Jennifer Lewis's memoir Black Mother of Hollywood, we're talking about what it means to stop waiting to be chosen, trust yourself, and mov...

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about connection… and honestly, how disconnected people seem right now.

Everybody says they want community. People want support, deeper friendships, real conversations, and a village they can lean on. But what happens when community starts requiring something from us in return?

In this episode, I’m talking about loneliness, convenience culture, social media friendships, emotional exh...

Welcome back to the Beautifully Unbalanced podcast—I’m Mikita.

In this episode, I’m getting real about this whole “soft life” conversation. I hear it, I see it, and I get the appeal… but let’s be honest—life doesn’t always give you the space to be soft. Sometimes you’re carrying a lot, you’re grinding, you’re holding things together—and comparing your lif...

In this episode of Beautifully Unbalanced, Mikita sits down with Stephanie from Audio Oasis Storytelling to talk about storytelling, purpose, rest, and trusting your gift.

Stephanie shares how her love of books and storytelling started in childhood and how that passion led her to create a podcast that gives people space to pause, reflect, and simply be. Together, Mikita and Stephanie talk about what it means to find your voice, star...

What does it really mean to be average… and who decided that was a bad thing?
This episode started with a simple conversation between me and my brother—but it turned into something deeper. A question that made me pause:
Are we actually afraid of being average… or are we afraid of being seen?
Because somewhere along the way, a lot of us learned that being accepted meant being smaller.
Downplaying our ...

On this Episode Beautifully Unbalanced, I sit down with TK, creator of The Secret Life of TK Dutes, for a real conversation about burnout and finding your way back to yourself.

She shares how hitting a breaking point—between work stress, shifting relationships, and feeling like life just wasn’t set up for her to win—pushed her to finally set boundaries with work, people, and even her doctors after feeling dismissed...

What if the things that once brought you joy were never really lost… just waiting for you to notice them again?

In this reflective solo episode, Mikita slows things down and shares what she’s been rediscovering lately—books, art, color, storytelling, and the quiet moments that remind us who we are beneath the noise of everyday life.

Sometimes life moves so fast that we forget the little things that once lit us up. ...

Who do you become when life keeps moving… and you need to change anyway?

In this episode of Beautifully Unbalanced, Mikita sits down with Mocha Minutes host Stephanie for a real conversation about identity, growth, and what it looks like to find your voice in public—without pretending it’s easy.

They talk messy growth, people-pleasing, burnout, and the pressure to be “the strong one.” From boundaries in...

Pivoting isn’t quitting—it’s listening.

In this first episode of Beautifully Unbalanced, Mikita shares the story behind the evolution from Thym 4 Tea with Mikita to a podcast rooted in growth, community, and becoming. This conversation is about the quiet moments before clarity, the uncertainty that comes before confidence, and the courage it takes to trust yourself without permission or validation.

If you’ve e...

Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the mic of your favorite independent podcasts? The truth might surprise you.

Welcome to a rare, unfiltered glimpse behind the curtain of Thym 4 Tea with Mikita. In this intimate first episode of my mini-series, I'm spilling all the tea about what podcasting looks like when there's no production team, no fancy studio, and absolutely no playbook: just me, a microphone, and a mi...

Ever wonder what happens when a perfectionist Capricorn decides to get vulnerable behind the mic? That's exactly what unfolds in this special Q&A episode, where I finally answer your burning questions about the woman behind Time for Tea.

You've been filling my DMs and inbox with questions that go beyond self-care tips and growth strategies—you want to know about ME. Am I always this calm and collected? (Spoiler: ab...

What if the recognition you're seeking isn't waiting on a stage somewhere, but right here in your own hands?

Recognition isn't just a trophy on your shelf—it's a form of rest. That sacred breath between survival and becoming. After four years of podcasting through empty seasons, echoing rooms, and uncertain words, I decided to give myself the damn award. No permission needed, no red carpet required. And it wasn't just ...

In this deeply personal season finale, Mikita reflects on the unscripted, raw journey of this season of Thym 4 Tea with Mikita. From navigating grief and rest to reclaiming identity and power, this episode is a love letter to listeners who’ve shown up through the messy middle. Mikita shares a powerful poem, announces an exciting new podcast, No One Asked, launching in Fall 2025, and teases a summer mini-series and a bold new ...

This guided meditation invites you to come home to yourself, offering a quiet space to ground your energy when life feels overwhelming.

• Taking time for yourself doesn't require anything fancy—just a few minutes and willingness to be present
• Guided breathing exercise helps anchor you to the present moment
• Letting thoughts pass like clouds while returning focus to your breath
• Permission to hit pause anyt...

We’ve been sold a version of self-care that looks good on Instagram—but often leaves us feeling even more burnt out.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what self-care really means, what it absolutely isn’t, and why so many of us confuse survival mode with restoration. Spoiler alert: if your “self-care” still leaves you exhausted, it’s not care—it’s another performance.

We’ll...

In this heartfelt follow-up to one of my most listened-to episodes, we go deeper—because letting go is just the beginning.

Today, we’re unpacking the power of presence, the weight of unspoken expectations, and the courage it takes to ask for help and actually receive it. If you’ve ever questioned your worth when you're not busy, productive, or the “strong one” for everyone else… this episode is f...

In this episode of Thym 4 Tea with Mikita, we’re unpacking what happens when we stop labeling ourselves as "overwhelmed," "anxious," or "depressed"—and start getting real about what we’re actually feeling. Mikita shares how storytelling, emotional vocabulary, and tiny daily actions create space for healing, connection, and growth. With vulnerability and warmth, she walks us through her own journey of anxiety, impo...

In this inspiring episode, host Makita welcomes Dr. Jan Schwartz, an award-winning author, speaker, and expert in criminology, forensic behavior science, and homeland security. Dr. Schwartz shares her journey from growing up in a Chicago suburb, surrounded by organized crime and strong community leadership, to becoming a beacon of resilience and hope. She discusses the profound impact of her loving elementary school teachers, who i...