Unapologetically Spicy

About Unapologetically Spicy

This is that Blackity neurospicy podcast you didn't know you needed, hosted by me, Harley. On this podcast, I (along with some of my friends) will talk about being neurospicy while Black. Think of this as your safe space to laugh, rant, learn, and cry about a world that wasn't made for us.

Publisher

HarleyLinQuinn

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Mar 2024

Latest episode

30 May 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 May 2026

   The Seat I Earned (And Why I'm Still Learning How to Sit In It)

   In this deeply personal episode of Unapologetically Spicy, Harley shares the story behind her journey into Human Resources—the sacrifices, setbacks, and self-doubt that came with pursuing a career she truly wanted. After enduring months of unemployment, financial hardship, and countless job applications, Harley finally broke into the HR field. But what followed wasn't the success story she expected. She opens up about navigating a workplace environment that left her feeling unsupported, burned out, and emotionally exhausted, all while battling imposter syndrome and questioning whether she belonged in the very space she had worked so hard to enter. As her physical health declined and the pressures of survival mounted, Harley found an unexpected creative outlet through AI-generated music, using it as a way to process emotions she struggled to put into words. Through music, resilience, and an unwavering determination to create a better future for herself, she continued searching for a new opportunity. Now in a healthier role with a supportive leader, Harley reflects on the complicated reality of starting over. While grateful for a fresh chapter, she candidly discusses the fears that still linger: wondering if she's doing enough, questioning whether she's set up for success, and learning how to trust herself after surviving a difficult season. This episode is a vulnerable conversation about career growth, workplace culture, burnout, resilience, creativity, self-worth, and the courage it takes to keep betting on yourself—even when fear is along for the ride. Topics discussed: HR careers, workplace culture, burnout, imposter syndrome, unemployment, job searching, financial stress, AI music, creativity, resilience, healing, and professional growth.

2. 

   22 Nov 2025

   The Things I Didn't Say

   In “The Things I Didn’t Say,” Harley unpacks the quiet months — the ones filled with background sadness, heavy masking, and the exhaustion that sits behind her smile. She opens up about staying silent when the world, work, school, and the people around her made it easier to swallow her truth than speak it. This episode explores grief, burnout, the ache of feeling out of place, and the loneliness that lingers even in crowded rooms. Harley shares how music became her language when words failed, how joining a chorus helped her reclaim her voice, and how she’s learning to exist in a world that asks Black women to be everything except tired. This is an intimate, unfiltered look at the things she never said out loud — until now. Keep up with the socials! X (formerly known as Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UnapoloSpicyPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://x.com/UnapoloSpicyPod) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyspicypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallyspicypod/) Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unapologetically Spicy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (facebook.com/unapologeticallyspicypod) Feedback or business inquiries: unapologeticallyspicypod@gmail.com

3. 

   23 Aug 2025

   From Messy to Magic: She Survived, Thrived, Said ‘No’ (And Yes, Sometimes)

   Healing is messy. Sex is complicated. And sometimes… having a job doesn’t fix everything. In this episode of Unapologetically Spicy, Harley gets real about her journey through unemployment, trauma, and reclaiming her relationship with her body and intimacy. From the painful, unexpected lessons of healing, to unpacking hypersexuality as survival, to redefining what intimacy really means—this episode is raw, reflective, and unapologetically honest. Whether you’re navigating your own healing journey, questioning society’s messages about sex, or just need to hear that it’s okay to take things one step at a time—Harley’s got you. Trigger warning: conversations around sexual abuse, domestic violence, and intimate trauma. Take care of yourself and listen when you’re ready. Keep up with the socials! X (formerly known as Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UnapoloSpicyPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://x.com/UnapoloSpicyPod) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyspicypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallyspicypod/) Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unapologetically Spicy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (facebook.com/unapologeticallyspicypod) Feedback or business inquiries: unapologeticallyspicypod@gmail.com

4. 

   13 Jun 2025

   Roommates , Burnout, and the Broken Dishwasher That Broke Me

   Host Harley explores the frustrations of shared living, unspoken labor, and burnout, especially for neurodivergent Black women, revealing how household chores trigger childhood wounds and survival patterns.

5. 

   11 May 2025

   Motherhood in the In-Between: A Love Letter to the Almosts

   This Mother’s Day, we’re not sugarcoating it. In this deeply personal and emotionally raw episode, Harley opens up about the complexities of motherhood, loss, estrangement, and the invisible grief that lingers in the in-between. From the pain of almost-motherhood and childless step-parenting, to the ache of being the daughter of an emotionally absent mother, Motherhood in the In-Between: A Love Letter to the Almosts is an unflinching reflection on what it means to nurture without recognition, to grieve without language, and to heal without a blueprint. This is a love letter to the “almosts.” The not-quite-mamas. The daughters who had to mother themselves. The women who carry generations in their hands without ever being called "Mom." If Mother’s Day feels complicated for you—you are not alone. You are seen. You are valid. And this one’s for you. Keep up with the socials! X (formerly known as Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UnapoloSpicyPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://x.com/UnapoloSpicyPod) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyspicypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallyspicypod/) Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unapologetically Spicy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (facebook.com/unapologeticallyspicypod) Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologetically-spicy) and leave a review for it to be read in a future episode!

6. 

   18 Apr 2025

   When Love Feels Like Betrayal: Narcissistic Mothers, Exes, and the Journey Back to Myself

   In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Harley kicks off 2025 with a vulnerable reflection on healing from the deep wounds caused by narcissistic parents and partners. From the betrayal of a mother who chose appearances over protection, to the emotional unraveling after leaving an abusive relationship, Harley unpacks the tangled roots of trauma, identity, and love. This episode is a healing circle for anyone navigating the grief of what should have been, the anger of what was, and the courage it takes to reclaim your voice. Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of emotional abuse and pregnancy loss. Keep up with the socials! X (formerly known as Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UnapoloSpicyPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://x.com/UnapoloSpicyPod) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyspicypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallyspicypod/) Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unapologetically Spicy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (facebook.com/unapologeticallyspicypod) Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologetically-spicy) and leave a review for it to be read in a future episode!

7. 

   1 Jan 2025

   [Bonus] 2024 Wrapped

   Spotify said that my creator personality is the Non-Conformist. But my 2024 wrapped said I had to learn some hard lessons for 2025. How was your year? Keep up with the socials! X (formerly known as Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠@UnapoloSpicyPod⁠⁠⁠ (https://x.com/UnapoloSpicyPod) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyspicypod⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallyspicypod/) Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Unapologetically Spicy Podcast⁠⁠⁠ (facebook.com/unapologeticallyspicypod) Check out the ⁠⁠⁠show page⁠⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologetically-spicy) and leave a review for it to be read in a future episode!

8. 

   31 Dec 2024

   Love, A Former Perfect Child

   One of the roles in a narcissistic family is the "Perfect Child." We start to unpack what that looks like in this episode. If you relate to any of this, feel free to share your story or just say hi. Keep up with the socials! X (formerly known as Twitter): ⁠⁠@UnapoloSpicyPod⁠⁠ (https://x.com/UnapoloSpicyPod) Instagram: ⁠⁠@unapologeticallyspicypod⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallyspicypod/) Facebook: ⁠⁠Unapologetically Spicy Podcast⁠⁠ (facebook.com/unapologeticallyspicypod) Check out the ⁠⁠show page⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologetically-spicy) and leave a review for it to be read in a future episode!

9. 

   26 Nov 2024

   Mom Loves Me Conditionally - Navigating Life as an Only Child of a Complex Parent

   Author and mental health advocate, [Your Name], shares personal insights on navigating life as an only child of a complex parent, revealing the complexities of narcissistic relationships.

10. 

    3 Aug 2024

    Loving Yourself When They Say Go F*ck Yourself

    Finally, the self-care episode! But also, we can't ignore Kamala Harris and Sonya Massey in the news. ------------------------------------------------------------ References used: Protecting My Peace: Embracing Inner Beauty and Ancestral Power (Audiobook) - https://amzn.to/4dw7hAX (https://amzn.to/4dw7hAX) (Please note that this is an Amazon Affiliate link, so I get a commission if you decide to purchase from this link!) https://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/35-self-care-tips-for-black-women/ (https://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/35-self-care-tips-for-black-women/)https://marsellwc.com/how-black-women-can-practice-self-care-for-mental-wellness/ (https://marsellwc.com/how-black-women-can-practice-self-care-for-mental-wellness/) -------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up with the socials! X (formerly known as Twitter): @UnapoloSpicyPod (https://x.com/UnapoloSpicyPod) Instagram: @unapologeticallyspicypod (https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallyspicypod/) Facebook: Unapologetically Spicy Podcast (facebook.com/unapologeticallyspicypod) Check out the show page (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologetically-spicy) and leave a review for it to be read in a future episode!

11. 

    12 Jul 2024

    The Grief of Abuse

    We need to talk more about the grief that comes from ending a toxic relationship. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains mentions of emotional and verbal abuse and suicide, which can be distressing to some listeners. It might get heavy at some points, so if it becomes too much or overwhelming, please take a breather and come back later. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, dial or text 988 to get connected to a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crisis counselors listen empathetically and without judgment. Your crisis counselor will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area. If you are listening to this podcast from overseas, visit findahelpline.com (findahelpline.com) to get free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline near you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference used: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/recovering-from-narcissistic-abuse/ (https://www.choosingtherapy.com/recovering-from-narcissistic-abuse/) Keep up with the podcast on the socials: X (formerly known as Twitter) - @UnapoloSpicyPod (https://x.com/UnapoloSpicyPod) Instagram - @unapologeticallyspicypod (https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallyspicypod/) Facebook - facebook.com/unapologeticallyspicypod (facebook.com/unapologeticallyspicypod) Leave a review on the show's page (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologetically-spicy) or the Facebook page for it to be read in a future episode!

12. 

    29 Jun 2024

    Don't Call It a Comeback

    I promise I've been here the whole time. Life just wanted to throw hands. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains mentions of emotional and verbal abuse and suicide, which can be distressing to some listeners. It might get heavy at some points, so if it becomes too much or overwhelming, please take a breather and come back later. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, dial or text 988 to get connected to a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crisis counselors listen empathetically and without judgment. Your crisis counselor will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area.

13. 

    18 Mar 2024

    The Stigma

    An overview into being Black, a woman, and neurospicy. Buckle up! It might sound crazy hearing about it, but imagine living it. Use #unapologeticallyspicypod on X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram to start a conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologetically-spicy/message

14. 

    14 Mar 2024

    Trailer: Welcome to Unapologetically Spicy

    Welcome to the Unapologetically Spicy podcast! This is that Blackity neurospicy podcast you didn't know you needed, hosted by me, Harley. I plan on trying to release new episodes at least twice a month talking about a variety of topics from the perspective of a neurospicy Black woman, like work or relationships or even self-care. Think of this as your safe space to laugh, rant, learn, and cry about a world that wasn't made for us. Make sure you hit that follow button to keep up with the podcast. Can't wait to start this journey with you all! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologetically-spicy/message

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

4.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

30

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