Why I Created This Podcast

I created M AP KOUTE W WAP KOUTE M as a space for honest conversations about mental health, healing, and the stories we often carry silently.

As a therapist and a Haitian woman, I’ve seen how stigma, cultural expectations, and generational patterns can make it hard to talk about our struggles — even when we’re hurting. This podcast is my way of slowing things down, creating space to listen, and naming what so many of us experience but rarely say out loud.

Here, we talk about trauma, resilience, self-reflection, and what it means to choose healing in a world that often asks us to just “push through.” My hope is that each episode feels like an invitation — to pause, to breathe, and to remind yourself that you’re not alone.

Whether you’re beginning your healing journey or continuing it, I’m glad you’re here.

If something here resonates, you’re welcome to continue exploring — through the blog, the podcast episodes, or by learning more about therapy services.

Episode 1: Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health
Why Talking About It Still Feels So Hard

Episode 2: “I’m Fine” Isn’t the Whole Story
What We Learn to Hide to Survive

Episode 3: Trauma Doesn’t Always Look Like Trauma
How It Shows Up in Our Bodies and Relationships

Episode 4: Carrying Everything Alone
The Cost of Always Being the Strong One

Episode 5: When Rest Feels Uncomfortable
Unlearning Guilt and Overfunctioning

Episode 6: Healing Isn’t Linear
What Growth Really Looks Like

Episode 7: Cultural Expectations and Emotional Silence
Why Healing Can Feel Like Resistance

Episode 8: Choosing Yourself Without Apology
Redefining Strength, Care, and Boundaries