It’s Wednesday—and this episode is your permission slip to slow down.

In this Midweek Wednesday affirmation, we create space to breathe, soften, and release the pressure to perform. Paired with Tea-Morrow’s Moonlight Harmony blend, this episode gently guides you back to yourself with calming affirmations designed to reset your nervous system and restore peace.

No rushing. No fixing. Just rest, reflection, and a soft reminder that you are doing enough.

Sip your tea. Pause with us.

www.tea-morrow.store for the Tea that is talked about on all episodes can be found right here at Tea-Morrow.

In this intimate episode of Let’s Talk at Pillow Talk, DestinyShanee invites you to slow down and come closer — not to the noise of the world, but back to yourself.

Why are you still tired even after resting?

Because exhaustion isn’t always physical — sometimes it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual.

Through a vulnerable reflection, a soothing Tonight’s Tea segment, and gentle bedside coaching, this episode explores the hidden reasons so many of us feel depleted. From emotional labor and burnout to the pressure to always be “on,” Destiny breaks down why rest alone isn’t enough — and how reclaiming softness can become a radical act of self-care.

This episode is for the overworked, the over-giver, the strong one who rarely gets to rest. If you’ve been running on empty, this conversation is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and refill.

✨ You don’t have to earn rest. You’re allowed to receive it.

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📍 Podcast: Let’s Talk at Pillow Talk

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A deep, cozy breakdown of the moments that defined Pillow Talk this year:

1. Healing-first relationships
2. Men’s vulnerability and mental wellness
3. Dallas dating culture & performative relationships
4. Loyalty, transparency, and emotional maturity
5. Entrepreneurship & relationships in a shifting economy
6. Black softness, emotional safety, and cultural wellness
7. Top viral clips & audience conversations that shaped the year

Destiny shares raw reflections on her personal growth, lessons learned, and the intentions she’s setting moving into 2026.

Destiny shares the meaning behind choosing Crimson Bloom for this episode:

1. Symbolizes renewal at end-of-year
2. Hibiscus for heart health & emotional balance
3. Antioxidants for cleansing and release
4. Caffeine-free for soft, calming rituals
5. Perfect for “closing the chapter” energy

I decided why not do a show in the lab of Tea-Morrow.

Although we did not get into making a Tea blend, we did make a couple of drinks for the Trailride January 30th 2026 Dallas, Tx.

In this episode of Let's Talk at Pillow Talk, host Destiny Shanee sits down with rising artist Azariyah Slimm. We get into his upbringing, musical evolution, signature ‘no pen no pad’ style, and the mindset that fuels his Southern hip-hop journey. Expect unfiltered confessions, Heart-to-Heart truths, and an empowering takeaway for creators and dreamers alike.

Links:

– Azariyah Slimm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChc8X_6csDubyV0Bp2GTlDg

– Stream his latest music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oJyIVxlY6ceAiWdatbwLF?si=8o-D2o7bQeiDP7F-13vsqw

– Follow on IG: @azariyahslimm https://www.instagram.com/azariyahslimm/

Join the conversation — subscribe, leave a comment, and tell us: what shaped your sound?”

On this episode of Pillow Talk Podcast, host DestinyShanee sits down with Prime for a powerful, unfiltered discussion about healing, family, and the future of Black love.

Together, they explore the deep-rooted trauma behind modern relationship struggles — from fatherless homes and broken trust to the systemic forces that divided the Black family for generations.

💔 Key Themes:

• Why the love we want isn’t the love we’re ready for
• How unhealed trauma keeps Black men and women in emotional conflict
• Submission, leadership, and trust in modern relationships
• The difference between healing talk and healing action
• Why Black men and women must heal together, not apart

✨ Main Takeaway:

🎧 Listen now for an honest, heart-opening dialogue about love, growth, and generational healing.

On this episode of Pillow Talk Podcast, host DestinyShanee sits down with Prime for a powerful, unfiltered discussion about healing, family, and the future of Black love.

Together, they explore the deep-rooted trauma behind modern relationship struggles — from fatherless homes and broken trust to the systemic forces that divided the Black family for generations.

💔 Key Themes:

• Why the love we want isn’t the love we’re ready for
• How unhealed trauma keeps Black men and women in emotional conflict
• Submission, leadership, and trust in modern relationships
• The difference between healing talk and healing action
• Why Black men and women must heal together, not apart

✨ Main Takeaway:

🎧 Listen now for an honest, heart-opening dialogue about love, growth, and generational healing.

PART 2

In this raw and necessary conversation, DestinyShanee and guest Pryme unpack one of the deepest truths in modern relationships:

“The type of men Black women want, they’re not ready for — and the type of women Black men want, they’re not ready for either. Why? Because there’s been no healing.”

Together, they trace the breakage of the Black family from historical trauma to modern-day dating struggles. From slavery’s forced separations to mass incarceration, from single-parent homes to emotional walls built for survival — this episode explores how unhealed wounds shape love, trust, and partnership today.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about healing, accountability, and the power of restored Black love.

Episode Highlights

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• Where Did the Break Begin?
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• Historical roots of the broken Black family — slavery, Jim Crow, mass incarceration, and systemic poverty — and how they still influence love today.
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• What We Want vs. What We’re Ready For
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• Desire without healing — how expectations clash with emotional readiness for both men and women.
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• Red Flags & Green Flags
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• Spotting the difference between emotional manipulation and genuine healing.
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• Empowerment Takeaway
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• “Black men and women aren’t enemies; we’re wounded allies who need each other to rebuild.”
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Key Quotes

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• “Love without healing feels like war.”
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• “Submission requires safety; leadership requires trust.”
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• “You can’t ask for love you’ve never learned to receive.”
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• “Heal first, then love — that’s the new standard.”
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Why You Should Listen

If you’ve ever felt caught between independence and intimacy, this episode will help you see love through a new lens — one rooted in healing, not hurt.

It’s a heart-to-heart for anyone ready to break generational cycles and build partnerships that feel safe, strong, and sacred.

Come learn about how we are all Chocolate State Of Mind: CSOM

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