Tamar Braxton sat down with Angie Martinez for an episode of In Real Life, where the singer and TV personality reflected on the personal growth, hardships, and healing that have shaped her recent years.
During the conversation, Braxton shared that she has completed a memoir — her first — which took two years to write. While a release date hasn’t been confirmed, she says the project includes parts of her story she has never shared publicly before, focusing not just on events but the emotional and spiritual lessons behind them.
Martinez noted Braxton’s ability to repeatedly reinvent herself despite public scrutiny and setbacks, describing her story as one of resilience. Braxton acknowledged that a major shift came during the pandemic, following a suicide attempt and career uncertainties, including leaving her family’s reality show and navigating financial unknowns as a single mother.
The conversation highlighted how her relationship with faith has deepened. Braxton described a turning point in her spiritual life that happened unexpectedly during prayer, which she credits with changing how she approaches both emotional and financial struggles. She now separates her sense of worth from money and says that letting go of control has helped her mental well-being.
Braxton also opened up about parenting her 12-year-old son and the responsibility of showing up fully for him. Therapy, she said, plays a regular role in helping her stay grounded and present.
The two also discussed identity, growth, and the challenge of unlearning old habits — including what Braxton called her longtime need to defend herself. She says learning to pause and not react immediately has helped protect her peace and avoid unnecessary public backlash.
Later in the interview, Braxton spoke lightly about habits she’s working to break, including her love for fast food, and praised Korean skincare as her latest obsession. She also plugged her MTV show Double Life, which she hosts, calling it one of her favorite projects to date.
Braxton ended the conversation reflecting on her current state of mind, describing herself as lighter, more at peace, and clear on her next chapter — one where faith and discipline take the lead.
