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In the season finale of and thats oook, Omar and Katy take a heartfelt look back at the journey this season has been highlighting the moments that moved them, the lessons that lingered, and the connections that deepened along the way. From self-care and cultural awareness to identity and inclusive health, each episode has been a piece of something bigger: building a space where real conversations can unfold.

They extend a deep thank you to every guest and co-host who brought their truth to the mic Nickie, Lena, Cach, Kelly, Elizabeth, and Becca as well as to everyone who bravely shared their story. Most of all, thank you to you, our listeners. This community is growing because of you, and we want to know: what do you want more of next season? You’re not in this alone and we’re honored to keep growing with you.

Disclaimer:
and thats oook is a podcast dedicated to conversation, connection, and community—not clinical care. The stories, insights, and suggestions shared by hosts, guests, and community members are meant to support personal well-being and spark reflection, not to diagnose or replace the care of a primary care provider, doctor, or licensed therapist.

We believe in the power of shared experience, but we also recognize the importance of professional support. If you are in need of deeper help or more personalized care, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional.

Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for helping us build a compassionate, healing community one conversation at a time.

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In this episode of and thats oook, Katy and Omar connect with special guest hosts Elizabeth and Becca to expand the conversation around women’s health—centering voices and experiences often left out. Together, they dive into what health and wellness look like for those in non-traditional relationships, and for non-binary and queer women navigating a system that often isn’t built with them in mind.

From healthcare blind spots to stories of self-advocacy and meaningful connection, this episode is a powerful continuation of our season-wide focus on women’s health. Because care should be inclusive, affirming, and rooted in real-life experience.

Disclaimer:
and thats oook is a podcast dedicated to conversation, connection, and community—not clinical care. The stories, insights, and suggestions shared by hosts, guests, and community members are meant to support personal well-being and spark reflection, not to diagnose or replace the care of a primary care provider, doctor, or licensed therapist.

We believe in the power of shared experience, but we also recognize the importance of professional support. If you are in need of deeper help or more personalized care, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional.

Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for helping us build a compassionate, healing community one conversation at a time.

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This week on and thats oook, Cach joins Omar and Katy for a powerful conversation on women’s health for women of color. Together, they explore how cultural awareness, safety, and fitness shape the journey to feeling seen, supported, and strong.

It’s real talk, rooted in lived experience perfect for anyone ready to rethink self-care and redefine what wellness can look like.

Disclaimer:
and thats oook is a podcast dedicated to conversation, connection, and community—not clinical care. The stories, insights, and suggestions shared by hosts, guests, and community members are meant to support personal well-being and spark reflection, not to diagnose or replace the care of a primary care provider, doctor, or licensed therapist.

We believe in the power of shared experience, but we also recognize the importance of professional support. If you are in need of deeper help or more personalized care, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional.

Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for helping us build a compassionate, healing community one conversation at a time.

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Season of Renewal | Women’s Health in Focus

Building on the momentum of the previous episode, Balancing Act, we’re stepping into the next layer of that ever-evolving juggle with Nickie Haine. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Houston, Texas, Nickie wears many hats: therapist, wife, mom of three boys, and at 51, a woman in the thick of menopause. In her private practice, she works with women navigating that same midlife swirl—kids heading to college, aging parents, shifting relationships, and the internal reckoning that often hits when life refuses to slow down.

Despite her clinical expertise, Nickie doesn’t sugarcoat it this season has turned her inside out. And that’s exactly why she’s here. In this episode, she brings truth, heart, and a whole lot of lived experience to a conversation we need to have more often. Because the balancing act doesn’t stop, it just changes. And the more we say it out loud, the less alone we all feel.

This episode is part of our journeys series personal, story-driven episodes that highlight real people sharing their lived experiences in connection to our season theme, Women’s Health in Focus.

🎧 This is Nickie, and this is her journey.

#MidlifeMentalHealth #MenopauseMatters #WomenHelpingWomen #NormalizeTheChange #andthatsoookjourneys

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Hosts: Katy, Kelly, and Omar
Podcast: and thats oook

In this episode, we dive deep into the unique pressure cooker stage of life where women are expected to have it all figured out—career, relationships, home, identity—and somehow keep all the plates spinning.

Katy, Kelly, and Omar explore what it means to be in that post-college phase where you're no longer just finding your way—you're living it. You're the role model now. You’re navigating a career path, maintaining meaningful relationships, and building a strong sense of self, all while trying to stay grounded.

We talk about:
💼 Balancing a growing career with personal fulfillment
🏠 Managing expectations at home and with loved ones
🧠 The mental and emotional toll of being "the strong one"
✨ Strategies to prioritize self-care without guilt

This episode is for anyone feeling the weight of being everything to everyone—and trying to stay whole while doing it.

Disclaimer:
and thats oook is a podcast dedicated to conversation, connection, and community—not clinical care. The stories, insights, and suggestions shared by hosts, guests, and community members are meant to support personal well-being and spark reflection, not to diagnose or replace the care of a primary care provider, doctor, or licensed therapist.

We believe in the power of shared experience, but we also recognize the importance of professional support. If you are in need of deeper help or more personalized care, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional.

Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for helping us build a compassionate, healing community—one conversation at a time.

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Hosts: Omar, Katy & Kelly

Episode Description:
In Episode 4 of our Women’s Health Season, Omar, Katy, and Kelly explore the Age of Recognition and Revolution a time when young women begin expanding their circles of influence and carving out their own identities. This episode dives into the shift from absorbing values to questioning them, as individuality starts to take shape and the foundations of adult relationships and self-worth begin to form.

Topics include:

• The expansion of role models beyond the home
• How identity and individuality emerge during adolescence
• Navigating healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
• The power of pushback: challenging cultural, familial, and societal norms

Join us as we unpack the mental and emotional evolution that defines this pivotal stage and how it sets the tone for lifelong wellness, boundaries, and self-empowerment.

Disclaimer:
and thats oook is a podcast dedicated to conversation, connection, and community—not clinical care. The stories, insights, and suggestions shared by hosts, guests, and community members are meant to support personal well-being and spark reflection, not to diagnose or replace the care of a primary care provider, doctor, or licensed therapist.

We believe in the power of shared experience, but we also recognize the importance of professional support. If you are in need of deeper help or more personalized care, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional.

Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for helping us build a compassionate, healing community—one conversation at a time.

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In Episode 3 of our Women’s Health Season, Omar, Katy, and Kelly explore the sponge stage a powerful phase where expectations, beliefs, and behaviors are soaked up. From family interactions to community influence, this conversation dives into how young girls learn to define themselves and their worth through the models they see.

We get into:

• The early pressures placed on girls often before they can name them
• The role of parents, caregivers, and culture in shaping mental health and self-care
• How to break generational cycles and build healthier patterns of influence

This episode sets the foundation for understanding how stress, health care and self-care habits begin early and what we can do to rewrite that story.

Disclaimer:
and thats oook is a podcast dedicated to conversation, connection, and community—not clinical care. The stories, insights, and suggestions shared by hosts, guests, and community members are meant to support personal well-being and spark reflection, not to diagnose or replace the care of a primary care provider, doctor, or licensed therapist.

We believe in the power of shared experience, but we also recognize the importance of professional support. If you are in need of deeper help or more personalized care, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional.

Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for helping us build a compassionate, healing community—one conversation at a time.

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At just 13 years old, Lena’s life took an unexpected turn. What began as migraine-like pain soon became a daily struggle that disrupted her teenage years and left her and her family searching tirelessly for answers.

In this first episode of and thats oook journeys, Lena, now in her 20s, shares the story of her ongoing battle with chronic pain, the long road to a suspected mitochondrial disorder diagnosis, and the impact it had on her physical and emotional well-being.

Through her honesty and resilience, Lena offers a powerful reminder of what it means to live with an invisible illness and how tools, support, and self-awareness can change the way we cope.

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your health journey, or know someone who has, this conversation is a must-listen.

This episode is part of our journeys series personal, story-driven episodes that highlight real people sharing their lived experiences in connection to our season theme, Women’s Health in Focus.

🎧 This is Lena, and this is her journey.

#ChronicPainJourney #InvisibleIllnessAwareness #andthatsoookjourneys