The Soft Place Diaries Podcast
Episodes
Are You Prepping Your Mind For The Worst-The Black Coffee Theory
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Sunday Sit Down, we’re unpacking the Black Coffee Theory — and how what you say you don’t want might actually be shaping what you keep e...
Wine Down Wednesday: You Are Not His Pen Pal
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Wine Down Wednesday, we’re talking about raising your standards in real time. No more letting people text you all day with no plans, no dire...
Girl Chat: Are You Still in Survival Mode?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this girl chat, I’m checking in about survival mode — the way many of us have been moving through life just trying to get by. But surviving isn...
Wine Down Wednesday: Are You Being Loved in Your Love Language?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Wine Down Wednesday, we’re talking about what happens when someone isn’t loving you in your love language. Inspired by a viral conversatio...
Stop Waiting To Celebrate Yourself
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about celebrating yourself out loud and not waiting for permission or a special occasion to enjoy your life. Wear the...
Wine Down Wednesday: Should Women Shoot Their Shot?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Wine Down Wednesday, we’re unpacking a real question: should women shoot their shot? Has lust started replacing love? And what happens when ...
What’s Keeping You From Your Dream Life?
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s your girl Tee. ✨In this episode, we get real about what’s holding you back from your dream life. Fear, doubt, habits, and energy drain...
Wine Down Wednesday: How to Know If He’s Really Into You
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Wine Down Wednesday, we’re getting honest about something simple: is he actually into you? Not based on potential, chemistry, or what you ho...
One Year Later — And We’re Moving Different
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One year of The Soft Place Diaries. This anniversary episode isn’t just about celebration — it’s about reflection. What worked, what didn’t, w...
Where Is The Love?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lately it feels like something is missing in dating — the yearning, the pursuit, the desire to truly choose someone. In this episode, I’m talking ...
Give Women Their Flowers The First Time
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, we wait too long to show love, praise, or acknowledgment — until someone’s exhausted, hardened, or no longer asking to be seen. In this...
Is Your Program Really Strict?
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m asking a real question: is your program really strict? Not the quotes you share or the intentions you talk about — but the st...
Wine Down Wednesday: Let’s Talk Overstimulation
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey girl. I’m checking in this Wednesday because I know a lot of us have been feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed lately. In this Wine Down Wedne...
Girl Chat: Good Girls Finish Last
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lately it feels like the good girls always finish last. The ones who love honestly, move with intention, and still get met with bare minimum energy in...
Bonus Episode — Monday Motivation
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This quick Monday motivation is a reminder that chasing your dreams doesn’t mean doing it alone. As we work toward our goals, it’s just as importa...
New Year, Same You
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The pressure to reinvent yourself every January can be exhausting. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to grow without abandon...
Keep Your Eyes On Your Own Paper
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s your girl Tee. This episode is a reminder to stop measuring your life against someone else’s highlight reel. As the year comes to a clos...
You Don’t Have To Be Chosen
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for the women who quietly wonder what happens if they’re never chosen — in love, in partnership, or in the way they hoped. We’re...
You’ve Done Enough For The Ungrateful
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s your girl Tee! This episode is a loving but firm big sister reminder for anyone who’s been overgiving and underappreciated.At some point...
Stop Settling For Vibes
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s your girl Tee! Welcome to Season Three, aka the Big Sister Season. In this episode, we’re keeping it real: it’s time to honor your wor...
Why the Dating Pool Has Pee in It
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whew, sis… the dating world is wild out here! In this season finale, I’m unpacking why I believe the dating pool has pee in it — from the lack o...
It’s Ok To Want More
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Episode 30: It’s Okay to Want MoreSis, it’s okay to want more. 💕 You can be grateful and still crave greater. This episode is your reminde...
Girl Chat: Reclaiming Joy In Your Life
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Somewhere along the way, adulting made us forget how to just live. In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to reclaim your joy — to sto...
Outgrowing Your Environment
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the hardest part of growth is realizing you’ve outgrown the spaces, routines, and people that once felt like home. In this episode, I talk...
Don’t Let People Use You
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the importance of setting boundaries and refusing to shrink yourself for the sake of others. Too often, we let people ta...
It’s Time To Break The Cycle
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we find ourselves choosing the same type of person over and over — different faces, same patterns. In this episode, I dive into how to sto...
Friendship Breakups
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friendship breakups can hurt just as much—sometimes even more—than romantic ones. In this episode of The Soft Place Diaries, I dive into why these...
You Are The Prize
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to tighten up, sis. Too many women are moving through the dating world forgetting who they are and what they bring to the table. In this e...
Girl Chat: You Can’t Heal in Isolation
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we think healing has to be a solo mission, but the truth is—you can’t heal in isolation. In this quick girl chat, I talk about the impor...
Self Care Is Not A Chore
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey sis, let’s get real — sometimes we forget that being gentle with ourselves is just as important as showing up for everyone else. In this episo...
Stop being humble, sis
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sis, let’s talk about it — why do people love telling women to “stay humble”? In this episode of The Soft Place Diaries, we’re unpacking the...
Black Girl Burnout
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired sis? Not just “I need a nap” tired — I’m talking about the kind of exhaustion that sits in your bones. In this episode, I’m ge...
Dear, Lover Girl
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one’s for the soft hearts. In this quick girl chat, I’m talking directly to the women who still believe in love, even in a world that makes i...
Stop Auditioning for Love!
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why so many “good girls” are still single—and why the answer has nothing to do with your degr...
Breaking the Low Maintenance Mindset
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re unpacking the low maintenance label — especially how it’s been programmed into Black women to keep us quiet, easygoing, a...
Soft Girls Don’t Stay Broken
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Season 2 premiere of The Soft Place Diaries, we’re talking about the moment everything cracked—and how I still chose softness.What does it ...
It’s never too late to stand on business !
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to reclaim your power, pivot when life calls for it, and stop shrinking just because you’...
Soft, Not Sorry: A Conversation About Femininity in the Modern Era (ft. Chanel Diane)
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with licensed therapist and femininity coach Chanel Diane (@c.diane_llc) for an intentional conversation about what it mea...
Don’t Let Them Spin the Block on You, Sis
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some chapters don’t deserve a sequel. In this episode, we’re talking all about why going back to exes isn’t always the answer—even when it fee...
MUVA Knows Best: A Chat About Girl Code
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Mother’s Day, sis. This episode is your reminder to get back on your Zoom—on your womanhood, on your softness, on your integrity. We’re ta...
When Is It Going to Be My Turn? —Navigating the Waiting Season with Grace
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re unpacking the emotional weight of waiting, the myth of being “behind,” and the gentle reminder that your timeline is not too late. You are...
Stop Waiting for Others: Tap Into Your Solo Dates Era
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sis, why are you still waiting for the perfect crew, the perfect man, or the perfect time? In this episode, we’re talking all things solo dates and ...
You Don’t Owe Them That Much!
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel guilty for saying no, even when you’re drained? Sis, let’s call it what it is—people pleasing is not your personality. In this episo...
Spring Refresh – A Checklist for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is here, and sis, it’s time to refresh, reset, and realign. This episode is all about checking in with yourself—mentally, physically, emoti...
Glow Up Season – Becoming Unstuck, Embracing Change, and Elevation
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you giving yourself the bare minimum while expecting more from others? Are you surrounding yourself with people who elevate you? Are you holding o...
Dating With Intention – Soft Girl Dating Standards & Embracing Romance
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dating should feel good, not like a race against time. In this episode of The Soft Place Diaries, we’re talking about what it means to date with int...
Love Without Losing Yourself: Boundaries, Individuality & Self-Love in Relationships
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you truly love someone without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of The Soft Place Diaries, we’re diving into the power of boundar...
Bonus Episode: Paying Your Dues – Prioritizing Alignment in Love
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sis, you’ve already paid your dues. You’ve learned the lessons, grown through the hard moments, and now it’s time to stop settling. In this shor...
The Art of Being That Girl on Your Own Terms
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey sis, in this episode of The Soft Place Diaries, we’re diving deep into redefining what it means to be “that girl” — but on your own terms....
Softness and Strength: Releasing Survival Mode & Embracing Ease
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of releasing the constant hustle and embracing a life of ease. Survival mode, while often necessary ...
Going For It: Embracing Self-Love & Chasing Your Dream Life
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sis, what’s stopping you from going after the life you truly want? In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to fully embrace self-love, si...
Soft Girls Need Sisterhood: Building meaningful friendships and finding your people.
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, sis! Welcome to the very first episode of The Soft Place Diaries Podcast! I’m Tia M, your host and wellness advocate, and I’m so excited to c...