About Time to Talk
Gentle Tools for Emotional Wellbeing
We create thoughtfully designed cards, journals, and resources that make psychological insights accessible without sacrificing depth. Founded by Karen Slade, Time to Talk offers gentle, evidence-informed tools for life's most challenging moments – from strengthening relationships and connecting with teens to navigating grief and finding love again. These aren't quick fixes or surface-level affirmations. They're invitations to go deeper, slowly and safely, at your own pace.
Our Approach
Let’s take a breath and go gently.
Start Small
We simplify psychological ideas without watering them down. You don’t have to have the answers, sometimes just sitting with a question is enough.
Say the Hard Thing
Our prompts are there to help you put words to stuff that’s been sitting in your body for a while. It’s okay if it comes out messy.
Growth at Your Pace
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about noticing what’s true, what’s needed, and what matters most.
Tools That Meet You Where You Are
Whether you’re grieving, trying to connect with your partner, or just figuring out how you feel there’s something here for you.
Depth and Space
It’s slowing down, giving space to notice what’s going on under the surface .Real insight doesn’t need to shout. It just needs space.
For where you're at right now
From grief to reconnection, every product is created to support you in navigating real-life emotions.
Testimonials
Start With a Gentle Check-In
A free tool to help you name, understand, and reflect on how you're really feeling.
Not sure how you're feeling or how to say it? This free resource is a gentle way to begin.
The Feelings Wheel helps you move beyond just “sad,” “happy,” or “angry” and start exploring the layers underneath. Because naming our emotions with more detail is a bit like telling a doctor exactly where and how something hurts, it doesn’t just help us feel seen, it helps us know what we need.
This download includes:
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A beautifully designed Feelings Wheel
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Simple reflection prompts to support journaling
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A daily check-in page to help you slow down and reconnect
Whether you’re journaling, processing something big, or just trying to understand yourself a little better, this is a supportive place to begin.
Couples Conversation Cards
It’s oh so easy to slid into 'managing life mode, all the everyday things that need doing but can stop us from getting to the conversations that need to. These cards offer a moment to come back to you two.
Inside the deck, you’ll find a mix of gentle, grounding questions — some light, some deep — all designed to help you feel seen, heard, and a little more connected.
Whether you’re navigating a rough patch or just want to feel closer, the prompts help you:
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Start conversations that matter (without making it awkward)
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Check in with each other in small but meaningful ways
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Build connection, not pressure
It’s not about saying the perfect thing. It’s about showing up, together.
Services
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