Wonderland - Beyond the Looking Glass

Have you ever felt the sting of betrayal erode your trust and cast a shadow over your relationships? You're not alone. Betrayal trauma can leave deep wounds, impacting our ability to connect and build relationships.

Join us as we delve into the complex dynamics at play, explore practical tools for healing, and offer real-life stories of resilience and growth. We talk about:

• How betrayal trauma impacts relationships
• Stra...

Having “the talk” to determine if you and your potential partner are on the same page about relationship hopes, expectations, and boundaries is crucial, yet often awkward. When is the optimal time to initiate this critical conversation before assumptions derail a promising connection’s growth?

This episode discusses how defining the relationship too hastily can activate avoidant behaviors. However, clear communication early on alle...

Do you ever feel like new relationships accelerate from 0 to 60 before you even put on your seatbelt? One minute you’re in “just talking” territory, the next there’s a toothbrush at their place and they’re booked to meet your family at Christmas. Or does the pacing drag like molasses, plagued by ambiguity, hesitation and walls up high?

What defines healthy pacing when you’re getting to know someone new? How can you even tell in tho...

Dating can be hard enough as it is. But when you also live with mental health struggles, it can bring added layers of complexity to an already tricky landscape. Whether it’s anxiety convincing you that you’re unlovable, depression sapping your energy to put yourself out there, or the stigma surrounding disorders keeping you guarded...how do you brave the dating world when your own mind puts up obstacles?

In this episode, we’ll...

Today we’re diving into the delicate art of dating someone who has been through a divorce. Now, dating can be tricky enough, but when your romantic interest is carrying the baggage of a previous failed marriage things get even more complex. How do you avoid the landmines? When is the right time for them to open up about their past relationship? How do you know if they’re truly ready to commit to someone new? We’ll explore all this ...

After a break, your hosts are excited to reunite and bring you into a new phase of thoughtful relationship discussions here in Wonderland! 

In this premiere episode, we'll reflect on time apart, what we've learned, and how we can come back together with renewed commitment, compassion and tools for deep relating. Just like in any relationship, breaks can become breakthroughs if the reunion is intentional. 

We'll talk abo...

In this episode, the gentlemen have an expressive conversation about the views of Black Men in today's society and how they have been impacted by racism. They provided insight on ways to address it moving forward and the importance of Brotherhood and how to handle these complex, century-old issues faced by Black Men in America.

Get ready for "Exit Wounds," a mini-series that shines a light on the issues impacting Bla...

This episode is based on the quote of the late civil rights activist Malcolm X, "The most disrespected woman in America is the Black Woman." The panel talks about their experiences and how their views of the world through the lens of a Black Women is one that is full of complexities and harsh truths.

This mini-series Un:Scripted takes all the narratives and scripted responses and throws it out the window. We are here to ...

In this episode, the gentlemen take a deep dive into the challenges in society that challenge the roles of masculinity, specifically for the Black Man. This conversation gets deep and honest.

Get ready for "Exit Wounds," a mini-series that shines a light on the issues impacting Black men and the world around them. Through candid conversations, we create a safe space where Black men can share their stories, build communit...

In this episode of Un:Scripted we talk about what is means when you are "called" to be his wife? What does that mean? In the Black community, is religion used to keep people in unhealthy relationships? Let's talk about...

This mini-series Un:Scripted takes all the narratives and scripted responses and throws it out the window. We are here to talk about real issues that impact the Black Woman and the community we bel...

This episode the gentlemen take a deep dive into Fatherhood and what it means to them.

Get ready for "Exit Wounds," a mini-series that shines a light on the issues impacting Black men and the world around them. Through candid conversations, we create a safe space where Black men can share their stories, build community, and empower themselves and others. Our aim is to facilitate dialogue and promote change.

Join us each ...

This week the panel talks about the impact of Mental Health on Black men and the struggles of seeking help.

Get ready for "Exit Wounds," a mini-series that shines a light on the issues impacting Black men and the world around them. Through candid conversations, we create a safe space where Black men can share their stories, build community, and empower themselves and others. Our aim is to facilitate dialogue and promote ...

This episode focuses on the way society works to put black men and women against one another. Creating this "battle of the sexes". The question is ...is there really a battle between us or is it really a series of misunderstandings, hurt, and historical trauma.

This mini-series Un:Scripted takes all the narratives and scripted responses and throws it out the window. We are here to talk about real issues that impact the B...

This week the panel asks, "What is Brotherhood?"

Get ready for "Exit Wounds," a mini-series that shines a light on the issues impacting Black men and the world around them. Through candid conversations, we create a safe space where Black men can share their stories, build community, and empower themselves and others. Our aim is to facilitate dialogue and promote change.

Join us each week as Markis from "Th...

This mini-series Un:Scripted takes all the narratives and scripted responses and throws it out the window. We are here to talk about real issues that impact the Black Woman and the community we belong to.

Women’s empowerment, strength, and support are things that all women seek. However, when it comes to black females sisterhood is attacked and many times black women are placed in scenarios to promote conflict within.   Society ha...

In this episode, the Wonderland Crew is led by Keisha as she introduces her clip that focuses on who you build relationships with? Some people may not be sent to you for smashing but as an aid to "upgrade" your life. What happens when you mismanage a relationship that was not meant to be more than a "help" and not a sexual relationship? Through honest and insightful conversations , we identify common triggers fo...

The feeling of being chosen in a relationship is a powerful one.  In this episode, we explore the concept of being chosen by your partner in a relationship. The Wonderland Crew shares their insights on what it means to be chosen, how it impacts our sense of self-worth and how it affects the dynamics of our relationships.

We discuss the importance of feeling valued and appreciated by our partners, and how being chosen can contr...