In this episode, Christina discusses the process of emotionally and mentally healing from trauma, tragedy, and overall painful experiences. She shares five aspects of healing that have been integral to understanding and continuing her own healing process.This episode includes the following sounds from Freesound: Boom Bang by bareform; Accordion bar ambience.wav by Figowitz; record scratch.wav by luffy; Tea Kettle Whistle.aif by JasonElrod

Tête-à-Tête with Tina

Ep.3: Let's Unpack Healing

To kickstart season 2, Christina talks about traveling safely, giving some tips and advice on what to do before the trip and during the trip to ensure your safety and comfortability. In the Tea Time segment, she shares a "not-so-safe" trip she experienced in Munich, Germany, where she was abandoned at Oktoberfest. This episode includes the following sounds from Freesound: Boom Bang by bareform; Accordion bar ambience.wav by Figowitz; record scratch.wav by luffy; Tea Kettle Whistle.aif by JasonElrod

Ep.6: Let's Unpack Safe Traveling

In this episode, Christina introduces her overall thoughts about the lessons traveling and living abroad has taught her, and how it's challenged her in unimaginable ways while also shaping her passions and identity. She shares some stories and fond memories of her travels, ranging from anxiety-ridden moments to spontaneous broke trips. This episode includes the following sounds from Freesound: Boom Bang by bareform; Accordion bar ambience.wav by Figowitz; record scratch.wav by luffy; Tea Kettle Whistle.aif by JasonElrod.

Ep.5: Let's Unpack Traveling/Living Abroad

In this episode, Christina unpacks the history of the words "n*gger" and "n*gga," the reappropriation and use of n*gga amongst the African-American community, and the reasons why its use outside of the community isn't appropriate. Later during Tea Time, we have special guest Detrick Manning share his story of being called a n*gger by a Cornell University student.This episode includes the following sounds from Freesound: Boom Bang by bareform; Accordion bar ambience.wav by Figowitz; record scratch.wav by luffy; Tea Kettle Whistle.aif by JasonElrod

Ep.4: Let's Unpack The "N" Word with Detrick Manning

In part 1 of unpacking the topic of policing women's bodies, Christina analyzes the different settings and contexts in which our society polices and attempts to control what women and young girls wear. She discusses the misogyny that these actions are rooted in, and how they affect women and girls. This episode includes the following sounds from Freesound: Boom Bang by bareform; Accordion bar ambience.wav by Figowitz; record scratch.wav by luffy; Tea Kettle Whistle.aif by JasonElrod

Ep.2: Let's Unpack Policing Women's Bodies ~ Part 1

For the first episode of Tête-à-Tête, Christina delves into some of the difficulties and challenges that take place when it comes to interracial dating as a black woman. She shares the affects of her own experiences, while intertwining the cultural, historical, and societal contexts of being a black woman in the dating world. This episode includes the following sounds from Freesound: Boom Bang by bareform; Accordion bar ambience.wav by Figowitz; record scratch.wav by luffy; simmering_pot.wav by Incarnadine; Tea Kettle Whistle.aif by JasonElrod

Ep.1: Let's Unpack Interracial Dating

In hopes of giving others a voice and reminding them they're never alone, Christina Brown creates this podcast to face topics head-on that are aimed to advocate, educate, and represent. Follow on IG and Twitter @lets_unpack