Lyrically Uncensored
Welcome to Lyrically Uncensored - the podcast where song lyrics spark real conversations. We're your host Tish and J, and every episode, we take lines from the music we love and unpack the truth behind them - Sharing our personal stories, prospective, and the things most people keep quiet about. Subscribe now to never miss an episode, and join the conversation with the Lyrically Uncensored community!
The Christmas Rush: Family, Work Potlucks & Uncomfortable Situations | Lyrically Uncensored Ep 6
The holiday's aren't always perfect - between family chaos, work potlucks, and childhood memories, Christmas can bring up and old wounds. In this episode of Lyrically Uncensored, we unwrap the Christmas rush, talk about nostalgic traditions, sneaking gifts as kids, and even those uncomfortable memories that surface this time of year.
Artists & Songs in the episode:
- Grandma Got Runover by a Reindeer - Elmo & Patsy
- I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa - The Jackson 5
- Baby, It's Cold Outside - Dean Martin & Marilyn Maxwell
Whether you love the holidays or just su...
Music, Mental Health & Healing: How Songs Help Us Cope and Remember | Lyrically Uncensored Ep 5
In this episode of Lyrically Uncensored, we dive into the powerful intersection of music and mental health. We explore how melodies, lyrics, and memories, shape our emotional experiences-and how music can become a safe space for processing grief, stress, and life's most difficult moments.
Topics Covered:
- How different types of meditation support emotional balance
- Why therapy is essential for long-term mental well-being
- Coping mechanisms for anxiety, grief, and everyday stress
- Personal stories of loss, remembrance, and emotional resilience
- Songs that trigger memories-both painful and healing
- Ho...
Do Words Really Hurt? Childhood Teasing, Verbal Abuse & Lies | Lyrically Uncensored Ep 4
In this episode of Lyrically Uncensored, we unpack the real impact of words-how childhood teasing shapes identity, how verbal abuse in relationships damages trust, and why lies destroy emotional safety. We ask the question: Do words really hurt? And what does it mean to trust someone with your voice, your truth, and vulnerability?
Topics Covered:
- How childhood teasing creates long-term emotional patterns
- The hidden trauma of verbal abuse in romantic relationships
- The psychology behind damaging words and emotional triggers
- How lies reshape intimacy and communication
- Whether relationships c...
Lost In Love: Passion, Infatuation & Respectfully Cheating | Lyrically Uncensored Ep. 3
Are you drowning in love or just caught in the waves of infatuation?
In this episode of Lyrically Uncensored, we dive deep into the messy beauty of modern love - from the metaphors that artists use to describe passion, to how past relationships shape our present ones. We also explore "respectfully cheating," when men settle, and if men actually catch feelings just as fast as women.
Topics Covered:
- Love, infatuation & emotional addiction
- How past relationships affect new ones
- Do men settle in love
- Respectfully cheating - does it r...
Male-Female Relationships, Pretty Girl Punishment, Jealousy & Growing Apart | Lyrically Uncensored Ep. 2
Do you have close friends of the opposite sex?
Have you ever been discriminated against because of the way you look?
In this episode of Lyrically Uncensored, we dive deep into the truth about friendships - from setting healthy boundaries to navigating jealousy, male-female dynamics, and what to do when friendships drift apart. We also discuss what is pretty girl punishment.
We ask the real questions:
- Can men and women really be just friends?
- What happens when jealousy creeps in?
- How do you rebuild trust after a fallout?
Open Love, Boundaries & Lust: Exploring Love Beyond Monogamy | Lyrically Uncensored Ep. 1
What does it really mean to love outside the lines of monogamy?
Can open relationships work?
Welcome to the very first episode of Lyrically Uncensored! In this episode, we dive deep into relationships, personal boundaries, and what it looks like to form your own rules in love. From "having your cake and eating it too," to polyamory, and exploring whether lust is truly a bad thing, we unpack the messy, beautiful, and liberating sides of non-traditional love.
Topics we cover:
- Redefining love beyond monogamy
- Setting and respecting personal boundaries
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