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The Foundations We Lay
Foundations We Lay explores the patterns, pressures, and life experiences that influence how we show up in our relationships—with ourselves, our partners, and our families. Each episode helps you take a closer look at what may be shaping your choices, reactions, and connections. Through thoughtful conversation and clear insight, the podcast helps you strengthen the foundations that support healthier, more stable relationships moving forward.
Episodes
The Foundations We LayLadies, Are You Listening?
In this episode of The Foundations We Lay, Tahtianna, LMSW breaks down why so many men shut down and why so many teens say "I can't talk to my mom" — and it's…
The Foundations We LayBoundaries Without Guilt
If saying no turns into a long explanation and leaves you feeling guilty, this episode helps you reset that pattern. Tahtianna talks about why boundaries can…
The Foundations We LayReflections on Humanity
In this episode, Tahtianna dives into a couple of recent experiences that have weighed heavily on her heart. These moments serve as a reminder of the…
The Foundations We LayLetting Go to Crossover
Before you get to the promised destination, you get to make a decision of what to leave behind and what to take along the journey.
The Foundations We LayAddressing Abuse in Relationships and Faith
In this episode, Tahtianna, LMSW addresses abuse. She explores how it shows up in relationships and even faith communities, challenging the belief that abuse…
The Foundations We LayYou're Doing it Wrong - What Forgiveness Really Is
So many of us know about forgiveness but do we actually know how to forgive? Is forgiveness the same as letting it go? In this episode, Tahtianna, LMSW and…
The Foundations We LayYou Don't Have To Save Everyone
In this episode, Tahtianna, LMSW addresses the pattern of overextending, rescuing, and taking on responsibilities that were never yours to begin with. What…
The Foundations We LayDon't Guilt Yourself Into Stopping Your Progress
There comes a point where moving forward isn’t the hard part, staying forward is. In this episode, we sit in the tension that shows up when what you’ve left…
The Foundations We LayTo Parents of Adult Children: "After All I've Done!"
This episode explores estrangement and distance from the parent’s perspective. It focuses on understanding the shift in the relationship, reflecting on past…
The Foundations We LayWhy Families and Family Repair Matter
Family shapes more than most people realize. It influences how you handle stress, how you respond in conflict, how you experience connection, and what you come…
The Foundations We LayWhy Your Relationship Patterns Keep Repeating | Foundations We Lay (Intro Episode)
If you’ve found yourself in the same patterns in your relationships, different people, same outcomes, this episode will help you understand why. This is the…