Welcome to Spill the Trauma, Keep the Drama-the podcast where messy stories meet sassy survival.
Hosted by Kayla Emily, this is your space for raw, unfiltered storytelling about the wild, chaotic, and sometimes unbelievable moments that have shaped her life. From dysfunctional families and narcissistic relationships to bad decisions (and trust me, there are a lot of those), Kayla dives into the lore of her past with humor, honesty, and zero apologies.
But this isn't just about the drama. Every episode, Kayla shares the lessons she's learned and how you can apply them to your own life. Whethe
The hosts discuss the painful experience of losing friends during difficult times, highlighting the importance of genuine support systems.
10 Jun 2025
The Addicts Who Raised Me : A Dark Comedy
The episode explores the complexities of loving addicts across generations, highlighting dark humor and hard-won wisdom while navigating parent-child role reversals.
3 Jun 2025
Therapy, Meds , and Meltdowns
The host discusses societal stigmas around mental health treatment, particularly gendered expectations and family dynamics, highlighting therapy and medication as acts of strength and defiance against harmful cycles.
27 May 2025
Arrests, Kidnappings, and One Direction - a Childhood In Chaos
The host recounts a chaotic childhood marked by parental conflict, police intervention, and unexpected relocations, revealing how they navigated instability and found moments of defiance.
20 May 2025
Trust Fund Trauma: Why Money Can't Buy Loyalty
Family, greed, and betrayal. This week, we’re spilling trauma about inheritance wars, toxic power plays, and the Christmas my uncles stole the trust fund. From timed showers to shady notaries, money revealed who my family really was.
13 May 2025
Not all Mothers are Birthgivers: Celebrating my Grandma's Legacy
This Mother’s Day, I’m not celebrating my birth giver—I’m honoring the woman who actually raised me: my fiery, flawed, and unforgettable grandma. From tea-time with sugar milk (‘It’s real tea,kutta!’) to threatening my guy friends with a wooden spoon, she loved me with a ferocity that still carries me today. In this special tribute episode, I’m sharing stories of her chaotic devotion, her quiet sacrifices (RIP to her legendary chicken curry), and how she showed me what real mothering looks like.
Grief, like love, isn’t linear. This one’s for the grandmas who become mothers, the chosen family who heal us, and the women who leave voids no one else can fill.
29 Apr 2025
Narc Tales: Blocked & Loaded - A Revenge Called Peace✌🏽
She told me to live in my car. I told her to lose my number—permanently. In this explosive finale, we unpack the email that broke the camel’s back (and my last nerve), why blocking a narcissist feels like defusing a bomb, and how the sweetest revenge isn’t drama… it’s waking up to silence.
From sugar daddy evictions to grandpa’s unconditional love, this is the story of how I traded chaos for calm, guilt trips for grit, and learned that the most powerful button isn’t ‘send’—it’s ‘block.’
Spoiler: The villain doesn’t get a redemption arc. But I? I got my life back
22 Apr 2025
Narc Tales, Part 2: Fake Love, Real Crazy – A Narcissist’s War Zone
What’s worse than a narcissistic mother? One who weaponizes "love" like a psychological SWAT team. In this episode, I unravel the absurd and enraging tactics of performative affection—from silent "family dinners" where the only bonding happens on *her* Instagram to a birthday fiasco where the cake was for show, but the insults were free. Strap in for the time she:
✔️ Threatened suicide as a debate tactic
✔️ Tried to steal a man I didn't even want because he called *me* cute
✔️ Co-signed my dean’s opinion that "school wasn’t for me"
This is the playbook of a narcissist who treats love like a prop—and family like an audience. If you’ve ever been gaslit, guilt-tripped, or outright competed with by a parent, press play. Then scream into a pillow with me. 🔥🎙️
15 Apr 2025
Narc Tales Part 1: How to Lose a Daughter in 10 Delusions
What happens when your mother's jealousy is so unhinged, she accuses you of stealing her geriatric sugar daddy? In this debut episode of Narc Tales, we dive into the absurd yet traumatic world of growing up with a narcissist—where police reports are weaponized, brainwashing sessions were a daily occurrence, and a simple plate of grapes earns you a wine glass to the face. This is what happens when 'motherly love' gets replaced with malignant control—and how I began untangling her web of lies.
8 Apr 2025
I Was My Brothers’ Keeper But Nobody Was Mine
I was changing diapers at 11, playing therapist to my parents by 13, and putting my toddler brother to bed by 15. In this raw, unfiltered episode, I unpack the lifelong cost of being the 'responsible one'—how parentification stole my childhood, warped my sense of self, and left me asking: 'I was my brothers' keeper... but who was mine?'
From night terrors in a too-small bed to being punished for wanting freedom, this is what happens when a child becomes the adult in the room. If you've ever been called 'mature for your age' while drowning in invisible labor, this episode is your permission slip to stop apologizing for taking up space.
1 Apr 2025
Soft & Savage: The Duality of Being a Woman Who Refuses to Be Small"
"Femininity isn’t a weakness—it’s a revolution. In this unapologetic episode, I break down my struggles with femininity and the patriarchy . From being the only girl in a house full of boys, to battling ‘pick-me’ internalized misogyny, to finally embracing my softness and my power—this is the story of how I stopped apologizing for being a woman.
We’ll talk:
🔥 How society pits us all against each other (and why that’s bullsh*t)
💅 My villain era of judging women who were openly sexual—and how I unlearned it
👑 Why sisterhood is the ultimate rebellion against a world that wants us small
Men, listen up: This isn’t an attack—it’s education. And to my girls? Tag your sisters. It’s time we rewrite the rules.
Trigger warning: Mentions of emotional abuse, parentification, and gendered double standards."*
25 Mar 2025
Surviving a Financial Master Manipulator
What happens when the person who’s supposed to care for you uses money as a weapon? In this raw episode, I unpack how I have dealt with financial abuse and manipulation.
18 Mar 2025
When the Bully Lives at Home: Surviving Family Emotional Abuse
What happens when the person who’s supposed to love you unconditionally becomes your biggest bully? In this raw and deeply personal episode, I open up about my experience with emotional abuse—both at home and in my younger years—and how it shaped my self-esteem, body image, and relationship with myself. From relentless criticism disguised as 'care' to the long-term effects of body dysmorphia and self-doubt, I share how I’ve been working to heal the invisible scars left behind.
This is a story about breaking free from toxic cycles, learning to love myself, and finding the courage to trust again. If you’ve ever felt unworthy, unseen, or unheard, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about the hard stuff, celebrate the small wins, and remember: healing isn’t linear, but it’s always worth it.
11 Mar 2025
Black Mold, Bad Bosses and Breaking Free
“In this episode, I’m sharing my experience working in toxic environments—from black mold and health scares to a boss who made my life a living hell. I’ll talk about how I survived, why I walked away, and what I learned about choosing myself over a paycheck. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that’s breaking you down, this one’s for you.”
26 Feb 2025
"Welcome to the Drama: Let's Spill the Tea!"
“In this mini intro episode, meet your host Kayla and get the scoop on what Spill the Trauma, Keep the Drama is all about. From wild stories to hard-earned lessons, this is your space for raw, unfiltered storytelling. Buckle up—it’s about to get messy!”
Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
44
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
0
Contact Spill the Trauma Keep the Drama
Guest appearances
Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Spill the Trauma Keep the Drama?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
