OT. Episode 11: "I Love God... But I'm Still Traumatized"

For too long, many Christians have believed that loving God should erase emotional pain, traumatic events and mental health struggles. But what if healing looks different than we imagined? Nicole J. welcomes licensed therapist Dorene Kyando for an honest conversation about trauma, faith, therapy, attachment, and the journey toward wholeness. Together, they challenge harmful misconceptions, offer practical wisdom, and create space for anyone learning that healing and faith can coexist. If you've ever felt guilty for not being "okay," this episode is for you.

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OT. Episode 10: "Dear Sister,"

This is a close one.

In “Dear Sister,” Nicole J sits down with her sister, Monique Akisanya, for one of the most honest and layered conversations they’ve ever shared. What unfolds is a deeply reflective dialogue on sisterhood—unpacking comparison, conflict, grief, faith, and identity.

Together, they explore the unspoken reality that siblings can grow up under the same roof yet experience life—and each other—so differently. Through vulnerability and truth-telling, they confront distance, rediscover connection, and examine how God has used their relationship to reveal who they are and teach them how to love better.

This isn’t just one conversation—it’s many. Raw, evolving, and intentional.

A layered episode. A shared story. Made for your ears.

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Season 2 kicks off with Nicole J and Olu Akinwande exploring a world divided by polarization, politics, and Christian nationalism, where viral tragedies dominate our feeds and emotions run high. In this episode, we dig into why society feels increasingly extreme, why people are so quick to pick sides, and how these pressures impact the way we think, feel, and respond to one another.

We discuss how to stay grounded, navigate online outrage, and engage with current events thoughtfully without letting anger, fear, or ideology define our relationships or our sense of self.

This conversation challenges us to examine our loyalties, confront the ways cultural and political forces shape us, and consider what it looks like to respond with empathy, wisdom, and clarity in a world that often demands we pick a side.

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Welcome to season 2 of The Orange Tapes with Nicole J.

This season, we’re going a little deeper and having the conversations that are often felt but rarely spoken out loud. From navigating the political climate to unpacking mental health, unhealthy family dynamics, the realities of being a woman in today’s world, and what healthy relationships and marriages truly look like, nothing is off the table.

Each episode is an invitation to reflect, learn, and grow through honest dialogue and shared experiences.

Take a moment, lean in, and join us as we peel back the layers together.

OT Ep. 8 – It took me 32 years to understand this

What does 32 years of life really teach you? In part one of a two-part series, Nicole J. reflects on 16 lessons that shaped her life, faith, and everything she’s still learning, from imposter syndrome and anxiety to identity and growth. Join her as she peels back the layers and uncovers lessons we can all relate to and learn from.

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OT Pod Episode 7 – The Biggest Lie We Believe About Men with Corey Farrow| Hosted by Nicole J.

In this episode, Nicole J and Corey Farrow debunk some of the most damaging myths about men. Together, they challenge cultural narratives and explore what true masculinity looks like through the lens of faith, life, and authenticity.

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OT Pod Episode 6 – I’m Creative, But Do I Belong Here? with Pastor Yaw | Hosted by Nicole J.

Nicole J. sits down with Pastor Yaw to talk about the often unspoken tension between creatives and the church. As he prepares to launch his new book Anointed but Accountable.

Together, they unpack what it feels like to be deeply creative but unsure if you fit into traditional church spaces. From the internal wrestle creatives face around finding belonging and submitting, to the very real insecurities leaders can battle when leading uniquely gifted people, this conversation holds space for both the visionary and the shepherd.

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OT Ep. 5 – God, Culture, and Diddy

In this solo episode, Nicole J. takes a deep dive into the Diddy trial and opens up a bigger conversation about why God cares about culture—and why believers should, too. With honesty and insight, she unpacks how headlines reflect deeper spiritual realities and why culture isn't something Christians should ignore. Whether you're wrestling with how to process current events or wondering where faith fits into the cultural moment, this episode is a timely, thoughtful, and necessary listen.

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