Are you always the one checking in, keeping the peace, noticing when something’s off, but rarely getting the same in return? You’re not imagining it. You might be carrying the emotional labor in your relationship. In the second episode of the "Can We Talk" miniseries, we take a deep and compassionate look at the invisible work that many of us do to keep our connections afloat. We’ll talk about where emotional labor comes from, how gender roles and early family dynamics shape it, and why it leaves so many people, especially women, exhausted. With listener stories, real-world examples, and tools to begin shifting the balance, this episode is for anyone who’s tired of holding it all together alone.

Welcome to the first episode in a brand-new miniseries on Tea Time with Tara: Can We Talk?

In this deep dive, Tara breaks down why communication in relationships—especially heterosexual ones—can feel so frustrating, confusing, and downright exhausting. From emotional shutdowns and the “fix-it” response to scorekeeping and unspoken expectations, this episode explores the real reasons we struggle to feel heard, understood, and emotionally safe with our partners.

Tara shares personal stories, patterns she’s seen in her own life and others, and how our upbringing, trauma, and gender roles all show up when things get tense.

Whether you’ve felt dismissed, defensive, overwhelmed, or just totally stuck… this one’s for you.

🎧 Let’s get honest, vulnerable, and maybe a little uncomfortable—because growth starts with truth.

This week didn’t go as planned—so I hit record from bed, next to my sleeping daughter, for a quick, real-life update. Between a rough flare-up, spring break chaos, and trying to find small moments of peace, I’m sharing what this past week looked like in all its messy, human glory.

I talk about giving ourselves grace when we can’t do it all, how chronic illness impacts my daily life, and the beauty of slowing down to soak up time with the people we love. Plus, a little teaser of what’s coming soon to Tea Time with Tara—including new guests, a surprise mini-series, and some conversations I’m really excited to share.

It’s a short one, but it’s from the heart. Thanks for being here. 💛

Drink your tea, speak your truth, and don’t take anyone’s shit.