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Talk To Your Mom is a home for conversation where generational knowledge is wealth. The podcast is the brainchild of writer, producer and speaker Keyaira Kelly and her mom, Tarawoner Kelly, life coach and founder of TYL Foundation. Each episode, Keyaira and her mom will tackle raw and traditionally taboo mom/child topics that include sex, love, spirituality, growth, healing and trauma.
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In this episode, Tarawoner and Keyaira have a raw and heartfelt conversation about how they moved past old resentments to build a stronger, more loving bond. Keyaira opens up about working through feelings of distance when she wasn’t as present with her mom as her siblings, while Tarawoner shares how she’s learned to embrace Keyaira’s busy, purpose…
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In this episode, Tarawoner and Keyaira dive into the power of discerning God’s voice and trusting your intuition. The two reflect on moments when they ignored their gut feelings, missed the red flags, and the lessons learned from those experiences. They also explore what it means to feel a true “yes” in your spirit—one that aligns with God’s will a…
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On this episode, Keyaira and Tarawoner discuss how they managed their grief after the loss of a close family member. Keyaira explains how waves of grief may hit not only when someone dies, but also when a part of us dies. Losing a part of our identity that we were attached to can trigger its own mourning process. Tarawoner shares how her father's d…
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In this episode, Keyaira and Tarawoner discuss the differences between the millennial and baby boomer generations. Tarawoner explains how switching from the analog to the digital era of social media was the “gateway to hell,” and Keyaira discusses the lack of empathy people have for Black, single, corporate girl bosses.…
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Welcome back to season 3 of 'Talk To Your Mom!' On this debut episode, Keyaira and Tarawoner discuss the women who have made an impact on their ability to survive life with joy, grace, and faith. Tarawoner begins with a quote by Audre Lorde, then riffs about the wisdom of her grandmother, Eliza Lightfoot, before the duo deep dives into the women of…
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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 …
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For the next two episodes, "Talk To Your Mom" pod has a special guest, Dr. Akilah Reynolds of Black Girl Doctor, 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 separ…
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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 thoug…
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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 bod…
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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.…
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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 …
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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 dependency. Keyaira d…
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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. They also offer theories on why some men may have lost their s…
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On this episode, Keyaira & Tarawoner discuss how some moms project their unfulfilled dreams onto their children. 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 c…
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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…
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Keyaira and her mom 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 emotionall…
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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 ove…
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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.…
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Episode One: Keyaira and her mom Tarawoner dish on the day they lost their virginities and how that experience informed their thoughts and beliefs about sex. Talk To Your Mom is a home for conversation where generational knowledge is wealth. The podcast is the brainchild of writer, producer and speaker Keyaira Kelly and her mom, Tarawoner Kelly, li…
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