Keyaira & Tarawoner talk through some of the issues they have that causes tension in their relationship with Dr. Akilah Reynolds. Keyaira voices frustration that she feels judged for breaking from traditional values when it comes to her dating/love life, and Tarawoner explains how hard it can be to watch your child run into situations with obvious red flags. Tarawoner explains how as a baby boomer, she feels left behind as technology zooms ahead, while Keyaira sometimes feels her mom is...

For the next two episodes, "Talk To Your Mom" pod has a special guest, Dr. Akilah Reynolds, to work through a few issues hosts Tarawoner & Keyaira are struggling with. In part 1 of 2, Dr. Akilah explains the complicated tension between moms and daughters, and why more moms and daughters should seek therapy together and/or separately to have healthier, happier lives. 

Keyaira opens up to her mom about the fears she has surrounding motherhood. Being that child rearing is starting later for a lot of us, Keyaira explains she's spent so much of her life focused on her own wants and needs, she is afraid of what the transition to new motherhood and ultimate sacrifice would look like. Tarawoner discusses how even though she had to put a lot of her dreams aside when she became a mom at 19, now, in her 60s, it's all about her again.

On this episode, Keyaira and Tarawoner discuss what makes them feel sexy. Tarawoner talks how to keep things spicy in a marriage after having kids. And Keyaira gets candid about how she developed her own sense of what sexy was outside of the gaze of men. 

Tarawoner and Keyaira talk through all physical changes women can undergo in a lifetime. Tarawoner talks about how she adjusted to her body's changes after giving birth to children, and Keyaira talks about how physical discipline helped her regain her sense of self-love. The duo also shares how they were able to cultivate appreciation for their bodies outside of the gaze of other people. 

On this episode of "Talk To Your Mom," Keyaira and Tarawoner discuss what forgiveness and healing looks like in real time. The pair reveal how they overcame resentment and healed after being hurt by people they cared about the most. They also discuss how they started to forgive themselves for mistakes they've made in the past.

On this episode, Keyaira & Tarawoner talk through various birth control methods they've tried to prevent pregnancy. The pair also work through why some women opt out of using birth control, and why some women may choose to have kids for reasons that aren't completely selfless. Tarawoner talks about what it was like to give birth naturally, and the duo also discusses condom usage and how the stigma around STDs has changed since the 70s. 

On this episode, Tarawoner & Keyaira discuss traditional gender roles and whether they still apply to today's generations of daters. Tarawoner talks about being a stay-at-home mom while her husband was the breadwinner for most of their marriage. She explains how not making her own money contributed to a sense of inadequacy and dependecy. Keyaira discusses why she's more comfortable with a more equal contribution partnership. They also examine if there are more women who would like to be...

On this episode, Tarawoner and Keyaira talk through the distrust many women have when it comes to men and offer solutions on how to heal the disconnect. The hosts talk about the differences between modern men now and the type of relationships women had with men in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Ultimately, they urge women to take responsibility for who they allow in their lives and to trust themselves over anyone else. 

On this episode, Keyaira & Tarawoner discuss how some moms project their unfulfilled dreams on their child. It can be very difficult for moms to cut the chord, and let their kids make their own life choices without emotionally punishing them or cutting them off for not following their way. Keyaira explains what gave her the confidence to make choices her mom didn't approve of, and Tarawoner explains how she's focusing on her own dreams during this time of her life. 

For the season finale of "Talk To Your Mom," Tarawoner and Keyaira invited Carol Maraj, the mother of Nicki Minaj, to the platform to discuss the sacrifices she made in order to prepare her daughter for success. Carol explains why she temporarily left Nicki in Trinidad while she made the courageous choice to move to the U.S. to secure a better life for her and her children. Carol also talks the inspiration behind her new song, "What Makes You."

Keyaira and Tarawoner discuss infidelity and how people can move on and move forward after betrayal. Tarawoner explains how many women didn't leave after cheating back in the day because of financial dependence on their partners. Keyaira breaks down how women's empowerment may have played a role in allowing more partners to leave emotionally draining relationships. 

Tarawoner tells the story of how she moved on and forward after she realized her baby daddy would not be a good partner for her or a good influence in her child's life. She talks about single motherhood, and how she encouraged herself to trust love one more time after the split. 

On this episode, Keyaira and Tarawoner tackle why your relationship with your girl may change (for better or for worse) when she gets married. The duo breaks down how social media pressures women to settle down because it "looks good," even if it doesn't "feel good." They also explore why weddings are the "ultimate achievement" symbol for women over other life steps.

Keyaira and her mom Tarawoner explore how they developed a definition of beauty that lives outside of society's stereotypical standards. Keyaira recalls a touching moment when Tarawoner confronted the bullies at her middle school, and Tarawoner speaks to the pain a mother may feel watching her child grapple with insecurity and physical changes.

Keyaira and her mom Tarawoner discuss how they bounced back emotionally after relationship failures and give advice on how to mend your broken heart.

Keyaira and her mom Tarawoner discuss how a relationship with God matures over a lifetime. They also talk through why spiritual people now differentiate themselves from religious people and explore why millennials distrust the institution of the Church.

Keyaira and Tarawoner explain the differences between modern dating and dating back in the 60s and 70s and discuss how the roles of men have changed across generations. 

Keyaira and her mom Tarawoner talk about the difficult choices and sacrifices women have to make to balance career and family. 

Keyaira and her mom dish about the day they lost their virginities and how that experience informed their thoughts and beliefs about sex as adults. 'Talk To Your Mom' is a home for conversation where generational knowledge is wealth. The podcast is the brainchild of writer and speaker Keyaira Kelly and her mom, Tarawoner Kelly, life coach and founder of TYL Foundation. Each episode, Keyaira and her mom tackle raw and traditionally taboo mom/child topics that include sex, love, spirituality...