https://simplecast.com Its Never About the Cake It’s Never About The Cake is a long-form conversation podcast focused on identity, relationships, and modern life. Each episode looks beyond the surface story to explore what’s really happening underneath behavior, conflict, and expectation. These conversations are slow, honest, and grounded in lived experience, not hot takes, debates, or moral pile-ons. The goal isn’t to diagnose or persuade, but to understand. Topics range from relationships and breakups to accountability, pressure, identity, and the quiet tensions people navigate every day. Whatever the subject, the intention remains the same: to create space for thoughtful conversation, because it’s never really about the cake. Its NeverAbout the Cake en Tue, 6 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 6 Jan 2026 13:00:12 +0000 https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com Its Never About the Cake https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d0318ef2-970c-4cfc-b84e-c8dae1050a6c/9add29c2-3065-4549-9347-4b08bd2839b2/3000x3000/natc-logo-2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com episodic It’s Never About The Cake is a long-form conversation podcast focused on identity, relationships, and modern life. Each episode looks beyond the surface story to explore what’s really happening underneath behavior, conflict, and expectation. These conversations are slow, honest, and grounded in lived experience, not hot takes, debates, or moral pile-ons. The goal isn’t to diagnose or persuade, but to understand. Topics range from relationships and breakups to accountability, pressure, identity, and the quiet tensions people navigate every day. Whatever the subject, the intention remains the same: to create space for thoughtful conversation, because it’s never really about the cake. Terry Lamar false https://feeds.simplecast.com/1f25xW3z emotional abuse, mental health, relationships, self growth, self love Terry Lamar t_Massengill@icloud.com 4ec585f7-dbc3-454a-a61a-fd5b09b5f7a6 When Love Turns Dangerous: The Patterns People Miss in Domestic Violence This episode features a long-form conversation with Emma Esper, a licensed professional, centered on domestic violence and the realities people rarely talk about.


 

Rather than leaning into sensational stories or social media talking points, this discussion focuses on how abuse actually manifests, why it’s often misunderstood, and how accountability, boundaries, and healing are addressed in real life, not online comment sections.


 

This is not a therapy session and not legal advice. It is an honest, grounded conversation intended to bring clarity, responsibility, and understanding to a topic that is often oversimplified.


 

Listener note: This episode discusses domestic violence. Listener discretion advised.

This podcast is for informational and discussion purposes only and does not constitute therapy, medical, or legal advice.

]]> Tue, 6 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/when-love-turns-dangerous-the-patterns-people-miss-in-domestic-violence-DrK6V_R6 This episode features a long-form conversation with Emma Esper, a licensed professional, centered on domestic violence and the realities people rarely talk about.


 

Rather than leaning into sensational stories or social media talking points, this discussion focuses on how abuse actually manifests, why it’s often misunderstood, and how accountability, boundaries, and healing are addressed in real life, not online comment sections.


 

This is not a therapy session and not legal advice. It is an honest, grounded conversation intended to bring clarity, responsibility, and understanding to a topic that is often oversimplified.


 

Listener note: This episode discusses domestic violence. Listener discretion advised.

This podcast is for informational and discussion purposes only and does not constitute therapy, medical, or legal advice.

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Terry discusses some of the difficulties of co parenting, parental alienation, and why it's important for fathers to prioritize having a role in their children's life. false full 11 cd9dbef0-b9a2-45aa-a3f5-25e06f4b071e What's for me, might not be for you, Ep. 10 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:54:27 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-for-me-might-not-be-for-you-fpFhKCbY What's for me, might not be for you, Ep. 10 Terry Lamar 00:38:50 Terry discusses, why people seem to get offended when views differ. Terry discusses, why people seem to get offended when views differ. false full 10 6841150d-157b-4bcf-9a38-4d26be20b7d3 Psych 101, Ep. 9 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:49:03 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/psych-101-ep-9-yFmGH3_w Psych 101, Ep. 9 Terry Lamar 00:48:41 Licensed Therapist Virginia Beas joins the show to discuss a variety of topics. Licensed Therapist Virginia Beas joins the show to discuss a variety of topics. false full 9 0cbb3c35-2659-4a98-b0a1-f6de7289710b Choices, Ep. 8 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 01:30:54 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/choices-ep-8-3IFYNG08 Choices, Ep. 8 Terry Lamar 00:33:29 In our lifetime we all have to make choices. Some are easy and some are difficult. Some could effect us temporarily and some forever and even when we think we might be making the right choice it could turn out to be the wrong one and come back to haunt us in the future. In our lifetime we all have to make choices. Some are easy and some are difficult. Some could effect us temporarily and some forever and even when we think we might be making the right choice it could turn out to be the wrong one and come back to haunt us in the future. false full 8 1e93d12d-e619-486b-898f-6fba8a6d8e2b First true love, Basketball with Mark Gottfried, Ep. 7 Tue, 6 Feb 2024 15:23:57 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/natc-mark-g-_lkm27yX First true love, Basketball with Mark Gottfried, Ep. 7 Terry Lamar 00:46:11 false full 7 5c907416-22fd-4aa7-853d-b25c00664333 Redemption, Ep. 6 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:15:15 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-6-TSypyvQZ Redemption, Ep. 6 Terry Lamar 00:55:06 The biggest role in redemption is recognizing the role you played in what you needed to redeem yourself from. The biggest role in redemption is recognizing the role you played in what you needed to redeem yourself from. false full 6 0b910a9d-8230-4c98-afde-80c5cfc74d10 Are you friends with your partner, Ep. 5 Tue, 3 Oct 2023 20:52:30 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-5-Miy04EHN Are you friends with your partner, Ep. 5 Terry Lamar 00:25:30 The idea that relationships require effort even when things get tough. The idea that relationships require effort even when things get tough. false full 5 80ef958f-e03d-4da8-a92b-77e71c220adc 4 Ever, Ep. 4 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:36:01 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-4-PYQjEbDH 4 Ever, Ep. 4 Terry Lamar 00:50:40 The recently engaged couple sits down to discuss the excitement surrounding their engagement and what makes their relationship work. The recently engaged couple sits down to discuss the excitement surrounding their engagement and what makes their relationship work. false full 4 9d959a2c-2f02-4e27-93b3-36c17518a5bd Rock Bottom, Ep. 3 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:45:01 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/natc-ep-3-5NcldDzT Rock Bottom, Ep. 3 Terry Lamar 00:20:36 Sometimes to get out of rock bottom, you have to change your thinking and just because you're there doesn't mean you have to stay. Sometimes to get out of rock bottom, you have to change your thinking and just because you're there doesn't mean you have to stay. false full 3 62c1a262-b5f1-43c1-9b29-bbbaab18be3b Little, Ep. 2 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:33:58 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/little-wYgMMRbr Little, Ep. 2 Terry Lamar 00:31:28 Sometimes parents don't get it right Sometimes parents don't get it right false full 2 938110ed-bdfd-4f01-8bdb-dc31bb048caf The J-9 Dilemma, Ep. 1 Tue, 5 Sep 2023 17:32:03 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/the-j-9-dilemma-ep-1-_KzLTm_m The J-9 Dilemma, Ep. 1 Terry Lamar 00:43:41 Dealing with breakups and moving on, shedding light on the complexities of love and the lingering impact it can have on our lives. Dealing with breakups and moving on, shedding light on the complexities of love and the lingering impact it can have on our lives. relationshipadvice, mindovermatter, relationship, inspiration, relationshipproblems, relationshiptips false full 1 20487fc8-54df-4eef-b11b-982559722751 Trailer Mon, 4 Sep 2023 21:48:59 +0000 t_Massengill@icloud.com (Terry Lamar ) https://its-never-about-the-cake.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-nN4aSeoW Trailer Terry Lamar 00:01:40 An introspective exploration of the world, relationships, sports, and the journey to finding oneself. An introspective exploration of the world, relationships, sports, and the journey to finding oneself. false full 0