Gaslighting: the term everyone is talking about. But what does it really mean? Tracy and Cara welcome Carrie Wynn to the virtual red table to hear her story of love turned abuse. Carrie reveals how her ex went from sweeping her off her feet to gaslighting her, and how her childhood in an evangelical cult primed her for his abuse. Learn how to spot and stop gaslighting in this episode of Let’s Red Table That. 

You may be a victim of gaslighting and not even know it! We’ve all heard the term, now Red Table Talk brings you the essential guide to gaslighting. “The Crown” actress Rebecca Humphries reveals the devastating damage caused by years of being gaslighted and how her boyfriend’s very public affair was the wake-up call she didn’t realize she needed. Then, psychologist Dr. Ramani breaks down everything you need to know to become gaslight-proof.

Parental alienation is the silent epidemic tearing families apart in America. Tracy and Cara welcome mother and daughter Carolyn MacCloud and Caitlyn O’Neil who reunited after six years of separation. Carolyn gets real about how her alcohol addiction played a role in her husband gaining full custody of their children–despite his domestic violence and child endangerment charges. Caitlyn details how she got out from under her father’s influence and is fighting to unlearn her father’s lies. Plus, both guests share the hope they have in being reunited with the rest of their family.

Music legend Teddy Riley’s Instagram post revealing he has not seen his son in three years was seen by millions. Now for the first time, he’s at the Table sharing the heartbreaking ordeal that he and more than 22 million other families are experiencing. Also, meet the daughter who was put in the middle of her parents’ war and hear from her parents who put her there. For ten years, she didn’t speak to her father, then cut ties with her mother for eight years. Now, they’re all coming together at the Table with an important message.

Gam sits down with the creator of P-Valley, Katori Hall, and they discuss everything from how the show came to be, who inspired the characters, and how they both have taken pole dancing classes. 

Tracy T. Rowe and Cara Pressley are recapping the bombshell Red Table Talk Jennette McCurdy interview. Joy Havens joins the virtual red table to break down what it’s like to live in an environment like Jennette experienced. Joy also experienced abuse by her mother and father and developed an eating disorder because of her abuse. Plus, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton joins the table to share tips on how to navigate tricky parent-child relationships.

After years of suffering in silence, iCarly star Jennette McCurdy bravely opens up in her first in-depth interview about the decades of torment, exploitation, and manipulation inflicted by her very own mother. 

Ousted WeWork CEO Adam Neumann built a company culture that drew employees in a relationship with their workplace that they loved – but that many on the inside and outside clearly saw as – narcissistic. As one of the top community managers at WeWork, Ugo Mbawuike had a front row seat to the rise and demise of the co-working tech unicorn that was supposed to transform the corporate office as we know it. From the love bombing of perks and community, to the future faking of Adam’s grand vision, and the gaslighting of the company’s subsequent financial problems, we look at Ugo’s experience through a narcissistic framework to recognize red flags of a employer.

Tracy T. Rowe, Cara Pressley, and the Red Table Talk community are back to wrap up their discussion of the Red Table Talk episode that dove into the minds of those who hate. Ernest Crim III, author of Black History Saved My Life, shares the shocking message he received from a student in his class who proudly waved a confederate flag, then Dr. Susan M. Glisson reveals for the first time a successful 2-year reconciliation project she championed, and the entire virtual red table discusses the trauma of gun violence. If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this conversation, be sure to scroll back in the podcast feed to check it out.

Derrick Hayes, Founder and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks in Atlanta, shares with Gam and Rodney how he built his businesses, why he wanted to be an entrepreneur, and how serving his community is at the forefront of all he does. 

Ever wonder how Positively Gam became a thing? Gam talks with her Executive Producer, Fallon Jethroe, about how they met, creating the podcast, and they look back at some of their favorite episodes together.

Gam and her two friends Wendi & Sybil hold nothing back as they talk about the different struggles and joys they are encountering as they get older.

Are there gender roles in relationships? Gam’s husband, Rodney, joins her to unpack this question as they take a look at their own marriage. Find out where we want to travel together and what restaurant in Baltimore is one of our go-to spots. 

Ivy Sims won 1st Place at her first NPC Bikini Competition show. She and her coach, Rashad McDade, talk with Gammy about the fitness and health journey she went on to prepare and compete in her first bodybuilding show.

Code-switching is at the forefront of Gam’s conversation with Jarrett Hill, Tre’vell Anderson & Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble. They talk about watering oneself down in white spaces, why people do it, and the negative effects of code-switching. 

This episode will make you one of two things: either super hungry, wanting to franchise your own restaurant, or both! Well, Bryce Fluellen is talking about Everytable University and bringing nutritious, affordable food to every community. Find out where to get one of the best meals in LA! 

Gam is joined by Rodney and Dondré Whitfield to discuss Dondré’s book Male vs. Man: How to Honor Women, Teach Children, and Elevate Men to Change the World as he shares what the difference between male and man is.

Gam and Rodney speak with board-certified general and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Cedrek McFadden, about the importance of men’s health, getting regular check ups, and how Chadwick Boseman succumbed to colon cancer.

Derrick Hayes, Founder and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks in Atlanta, shares with Gam and Rodney how he built his businesses, why he wanted to be an entrepreneur, and how serving his community is at the forefront of all he does.

Gam sits down with the creator of P-Valley, Katori Hall, and they discuss everything from how the show came to be, who inspired the characters, and how they both have taken pole dancing classes.

If you are new to our show, welcome! This week we are re-releasing one of our top rated episodes. Check out this jaw dropping story and make sure to check out the Stronger Together Bracelets, which are available now!

In part 2 of Debra Newell’s story exposes the things Debra did to get away from John Meehan. Her main mission was to protect her family; and if there’s one thing that really triggers a parent, it’s that their children are threatened. Listen and learn about the explosive final moments between John and Debra’s family–which involves a fight, a struggle and a dramatic ending.

Debra Newell became nationally known when the LA Times and Deadline covered her volatile relationship with John Meehan, also known as Dirty John. Debra discusses how she met John, the list of past narcissistic/abusive relationships she’s had and how her unawareness of red flags and love bombing made her a vulnerable target. Listen to part 1 of 2 episodes of Debra’s story; and learn about the steps she took to get out of the relationship safely, while protecting her own family.

Today’s Guest overcame a tumultuous marriage with a narcissistic husband and the Church that supported his actions. Coming straight from a religious college and community, our Guest and her ex-husband met and were groomed by the Church to be together and get married. After what she thought was the perfect pairing to the perfect man, and that they were going to change the world for the better, everything changed. From sex addiction, to gas lighting, to the Church forgiving all her husbands sins; while not listening to her needs. Our Guest later realized that she was being loved bombed, betrayed and had to navigate religious enablers who made their relationship a lot more complicated.

Mandeep Kaur Sandhu was already an award winning yogi in India, but by attending Bikram Chadhury’s training school, she would be able to further develop her skills and eventually open her own studio. Chadhury changed the world of yoga in the US, with the added heat element, plus his charisma and demeanor which attracted a lot of his followers. However, Chadhury wasn’t your regular guru. Mandeep explains how manipulative, contemptuous and abusive Chadhury was to his female trainees, employees, and teachers. He would gaslight his staff and groom the women in order to get what he wanted in the middle of the night. Mandeep details how Chadhury’s sexual impropriety and abuse greatly affected his trainees; and led to his eventual downfall. Find out how Mandeep took a stand and stayed true to her own beliefs.

Vanessa Reiser was love bombed by her narcissistic ex in such an extravagant manner–like being showered with expensive gifts, to expensive cars, to a $150,000 engagement ring, and travels across the world. She didn’t have time to breathe, much less clock in the red flags happening left and right. Vanessa is a therapist and works hard today to raise awareness to narcissistic spousal abuse, and started a movement by running 285 miles across the state of New York to raise awareness to their cause. Listen and learn how Vanessa was able to come up for air, evaluate and understand her situation and how she separated herself from the man that first swept her off her feet.

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Roberta shares her time at LuLaRoe, a multi-level marketing company that sells women’s clothes; and how working for them changed her life forever. LuLaRoe started out as a great experience for Roberta, making new friends, climbing her way to the top, and making her a lot of money. However, it ended with her in financial wealth not being met amongst other broken expectations. LuLaRoe retailers were duped and manipulated by its narcissistic leaders by selling cheap material that pigeon-holed their employees in an endless loop of buying and selling, with many making no money. Listen and learn how LuLaRoe rose to the top, gained so much popularity; and how some of its former retailers are picking up the pieces today.

We all have that one roommate we still talk about because of how terrible they were. Now imagine the worst roommate you’ve ever had and multiply that by a hundred because Heidi Russell, shares her story of how she got stuck with a grifter in her apartment. Heidi and her partner Valentina have been living in their beautiful West Village apartment when they opened up their second room to make ends meet. Listen and learn how one person, the grifter, used manipulation, gaslighting, and took advantage of new covid laws to stay living in their apartment without paying. Listen to how Heidi’s been able to manage through this nightmare and learn about ways YOU can stay safe from a grifter.

As we dive into part 2 of Mark Vicente’s experience in the NXIVM cult, we go even deeper and discuss the root of the problem, Keith Raniere and executive team, who aided and abetted his actions of abuse. Mark talks about victim blaming, and points out that what happened to him could really happen to anyone. Mark breaks down his emotional journey after finding out and then accepting the truth about Raniere’s abuse. With the justice system being flawed, we witness the rare occasion where the abuser receives a deserving sentence.

Let’s Red Table That, the official Red Table Talk fan rewatch podcast, has arrived! Hosted by two RTT fans who have been active viewers since episode one, Cara Pressley and Tracy T. Rowe will be sharing how the conversations at the iconic red table have impacted and enriched their own lives as well as diving in deeper with the community at large. But first–get to know these incredible women!

Let’s Red Table That is the new, official Red Table Talk fan rewatch podcast! Your hosts Cara Pressley and Tracy T. Rowe are welcoming fellow RTT fans to their virtual red table, where they’ll be breaking down the latest RTT episodes and adding their own hot takes. New episodes are airing every Thursday, starting July 7.

For the first time, Gloria reveals her own traumatic childhood experience with a sexual predator in a powerful conversation with the first Latina Bachelorette, Clare Crawley. Clare shares her story of being molested by a Catholic priest. Dr. Vanessa Ramirez details the warning signs to identify abuse in children.

Two of the most controversial social media personalities come to the Table for a face-off on the Cancel Culture epidemic. Perez Hilton, who created the most notorious celebrity gossip blog, shares his regrets for his past behavior and targeted celebrity takedowns, including Britney Spears, Arianna Grande, Lady Gaga and Lindsey Lohan. YouTube personality Gabbie Hanna confronts Perez about what she calls his “hypocrisy” and reveals how being cancelled cost her professionally and personally. What is too far? What is fair game? Join this lively debate and sound off below.

In this shocking RTTE, Modern Family star Ariel Winter reveals her traumatic ordeal at the hands of online trolls starting when she was just 12 years old, and former Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui shares how being publicly outed online robbed her of the chance to come out on her own terms. Plus a mother’s courageous warning after the tragic bullycide of her teen daughter.

Nicole Zavala, star of VH1’s Cartel Crew, has undergone 16 surgical procedures and spent over $100,000 in pursuit of her ideal of physical beauty, all before the age of 30. She credits her plastic surgery with saving her from a deep depression and loves the way she looks. She is later joined by her brother and sister who are deeply concerned about her safety and think she is addicted. Also at the table is plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban, who thinks the current trends in cosmetic surgery present a serious threat to the health and safety of millions of people and has grave warnings for Nicole and others like her.

Two wildly different marriages are explored: one open, one monogamous. For the first time, Gloria and Emilio share their epic love story while “Younger” star Nico Tortorella and their spouse Bethany Meyer reveal how they navigate their polyamorous marriage and break down their relationship from a modern, non-binary, sexually fluid point of view. It’s an unexpected look at what it means to be married today.

Hey, Red Table Talk fans! Since you love this podcast, we think you might like this one as well. In Exactly Amara, reality star, model, singer and overall boss lady, Amara La Negra gets personal on just about everything! In each episode of this weekly show, Amara adds her Spanglish sazón, getting raw and real with topics that hit close to home. Prepare for her to show you, Exactly Amara.

The shocking collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, destroyed a tight-knit community in an instant. As neighbors, the Estefans watched in horror as only 35 people were rescued from the rubble. In this powerful episode, the family pays tribute to the lives that were forever changed with stories of grief, survival, and love.

How well do you know the men in your life? In a RTTE first, the Estefans invite only men to the Table for a vulnerable and eye-opening conversation. Superstar Mexican boxer, Canelo Alvarez, shares a side of himself most don’t know. Actor and author, Justin Baldoni, has a warning for parents of boys and reveals how he never felt “man enough” growing up. It’s real talk where men actually open up about their feelings.

The Estefans reveal their own paranormal experiences as renowned psychic medium Matt Fraser connects a skeptical Lili to her mother who died 43 years ago. A grieving mother shares emotional messages from her 6-year-old son after his tragic death, and a survivor of a near death experience describes what happened during the 30 minutes she was trapped underwater and drowned.

Latin Music superstars Becky G and Anitta come to the table to discuss their rise to fame from humble origins, combatting gender stereotypes with their music, their struggles and successes in the industry, and their visions for the future in music and business.