How to Survive
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May 06, 2023•48 min
The Motivation Burrito
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Episodes
Gone too Soon
TW: Suicide Awareness. Talking about the celebrity deaths at the hands of Suicide and what it looks like for some.
Dec 22, 2022•21 min
Episode 84: 1-800-Eff-You
Disclaimer: talks of suicide/triggers/sensitive topics
Sep 02, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Episode 83: Women's/Mental Health
Trigger Warnings: Pregnancy, abortion, mental health, anxiety, depression. Talking on the importance of women's health and mental health. They are both so deeply intertwined.
Aug 25, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Episode 82: The Purging Process
The Purge is another one of those personal development processes not often talked about. Sometimes it can even look like a depression. But what makes a purge different is that it's very instinctual. And also very hard. So here's my current experience.
Mar 24, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Episode 81: New Adventures
I recently decided to work with my boyfriend and his business Solar Pro Roofing. I talk about what I've learned so far and why I think more people should go solar. For more info, check out Solar Pro Roofing on Facebook and Instagram!
Feb 03, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Episode 80: Trash Bag Trauma
When my abusive relationship ended, I had to move back home. That weekend I came back to pick up my things and found them all in trash bags. Not only did I feel like my things were being discarded, I felt like I was being discarded too. To me, trash bag trauma is a real thing. Although, that's probably not the official name for it, but you get the idea.
Dec 30, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Episode 79: The Ugly, the Messy, the Choice
God is Ugly. There I said it. And a lot of people are probably going to be angry but I don't care. We've all been there. Our world turned upside down and we go through a shit storm. We pray and pray and end up in a moment of truth. We have to make a choice, we can't stay here. But when we're scared, God chooses for us, and it's often ugly, messy and painful.
Dec 16, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Episode 78: My Truth about Anxiety and Depression
This is the most vulnerable episode I've ever recorded. In this episode, I share what my anxiety and depression look like and feel like for me. Mental illness is not a joke, mental illness is serious. And the more we call fake or uneducated attention to it, the more we put those who genuinely experience it at risk.
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Episode 77: Podcasts, Painting and Expression
This episode is all over the place lol. It's supposed to be about mental health, but I actually said in this episode I was going to call it Podcasts, Painting and Death because my numbers have tanked. But as I kept going through this episode I realized that everything I do has a common theme: they're forms of expression. There's also an action question for the day: How can I expand my capacity to receive? Tune in for all the deets and actionable tasks!
Oct 25, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Episode 76: The Forgotten
It all started with the Steve and the Blues Clues video. It really hit me in the feels and it made me realize that I forgot about a lot of things. Including the reason why I started this podcast in the first place. Take a listen and enjoy!
Sep 11, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Episode 75: The Cape May Jenga House
My first vacation with my boyfriend, we went to Cape May. There was this house where the foundations looked like a game of Jenga. Parts seemed to be missing and I wondered how that house was still standing! Sometimes this happens in life. Our foundations are shaken and we wonder how we're still standing when it seemed like the weight would cause us to collapse.
Aug 02, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Episode 74: Lion's Gate Portal - Brave Decisions
The Lion's Gate portal is officially open and this weekend rocked me. Every year this crazy portal causes a little shake up and causes a pivotal moment: run or heal. The last two years, I've made the decision to heal what needed to be healed and move forward in courage and confidence. This year, the Universe confirmed my decision in a BIG way. Check it out.
Jul 27, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Episode 72: Burrito Therapy
I had an awesome session with my therapist who basically told me I should be one. Even though that's too much school and money, it did help me realize that I possess a pretty cool set of skills and awareness. It was also the kick in the butt I needed to record another episode. I'm wondering if I should make this a thing? Taco Tuesday Therapy lol.
Jun 14, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Episode 70: Too Much on my Plate
The last few episodes of my podcast have been really emotional, lots more crying than I wanted and I started to feel like I couldn't bring anything positive to the table. I then realized, I had too much on my plate and I needed to decide where I wanted to focus my energy. I knew that first and foremost, I wanted to be present in my new relationship and see where it goes. I knew I had a great guy, I just needed to give him that time and space. So here's what's been happening!
May 13, 2021•53 min
Episode 69: Love and Anxiety
I'm just putting it out there at this point. I fell so hard for my boyfriend and I love him. But tonight I fucked up because I let my anxiety take control. And I may have just damaged my relationship in the process. So here's another tear fest of an episode.
Apr 05, 2021•30 min
Episode 68: Relationship Fail, Anchors and Going All In
I feel like I'm failing as a girlfriend. And if you didn't think that could be a thing, it's a fucking thing. And it's a shitty feeling at that. Knowing that you deeply care about your SO and finding yourself struggling in the relationship is not a good place to be in. What's worse is this overwhelming fear that this person will change their mind about you. So here I am, in pure emotion of course, trying to be a better girlfriend.
Apr 01, 2021•36 min
Episode 67: Happiness
I honestly didn't know what to title this. It feels like God/The Universe just hit fast forward and I never expected I'd be recording this episode and talking about my new relationship. And yet, here I am, the happiest I've ever been. The Universe really can be magic!
Mar 18, 2021•38 min
Episode 66: Getting Deep with the Emotions lol
Things got a little weird the last couple weeks. I'm talking like heavy in the emotions weird, which you guys know by now, I just don't like to do. But as much as I've spent most of my life avoiding them, I felt like I needed to lean in. Because if I'm going to continue to heal this emotional eating, and even heal my mind, I have to show up. And not just show up, but learn to stay present. So let's get weird, let's get emotional. I mean, that's how we grow right?
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Episode 65: Heart to Heart
This episode is a recap of the last 6 months in my journey. From committing to my physical health, to my struggles emotionally and spiritually. I had to learn the hard way, but I guess that just earned me some XP points and an extra life. I also briefly discuss some things related to American Heart Health month and ways to keep your heart healthy.
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Episode 64: Tankedddd
Once again, I tanked with another guy. And honestly I'm tired. I'm throwing in the towel on dating. Because dating with mental health issues is hard and there are not many who understand what it's like or what goes on inside our heads. And it's not like you can put that info on your dating profile without judgment. It's a guaranteed rejection. So I tanked. Because my thoughts got away from me. And now it's midnight, I'm recording this episode and can't stop crying.
Feb 12, 2021•32 min
Episode 63: The Secret of the Maneater
The Maneater. She's a dangerous woman. As the song says, she'll chew you up. But that's because nobody knows her secret. Her big secret. The Maneater is actually highly emotionally aware. There's a reason why she keeps it secret though. In fact, the Maneater is more relatable than we think. Tune in to find out why!
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr
Episode 62: Have Your F**king Cake
Today I was having a ton of mixed feelings and emotions on a lot of things. I know the lesson is ultimately a lesson on receiving and allowing, but I've just been so tired of asking for things and limiting myself or feeling like momentum stops. So instead of having just a slice of what I want, I'm ready for the whole damn cake.
Feb 10, 2021•59 min
Episode 61: Checking In, Checking Out
I checked out the last couple weeks. I honestly got to the point where I just was so emotionally exhausted that I didn't care anymore. I couldn't see a reason to stay in the game and to keep playing. And to be honest, I'm still kind of checked out. But I'm trying to check back in. Not easy to do though when you feel like you're walking without a line of sight. So what do you do?
Feb 02, 2021•58 min
Episode 60: Harley Jade
This episode is different. Once upon a time, I wanted to write a RomCom novel. I had the main characters lined out. I spent hours researching their names and was super excited to be able to bring them to life. But I didn't. I never wrote the book, I never brought them to life. I abandoned them. Until this week, when something told me I needed to talk about Harley Jade, and it wasn't until the day of this episode, that I realized why.
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Episode 59: Sitting in the Dark
The Dark Place, void, depression, whatever you want to call it, is a place that nobody likes to talk about. It's a place that I've honestly been in for a while. And while there are moments when I have pulled myself out, those moments are temporary and something happens to pull me back in. I honestly don't know where this road takes me, but I know that right now, there may be someone in this space that needs to know they're not alone
Jan 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Episode 58: When it All Breaks
This week I actually joined a dating site. Wild, I know. So why not have a conversation about dating, breakups, breakdowns, and breaking the rules. Plus a really interesting story or two.
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Episode 56: A Man's Heart
I rewrote this description like 10 times. The last time I recorded an episode for the men, I was in a space of resistance, but I also was learning how to see men differently. Recently, while looking within my own heart, I started to think about what's in the heart of men? Specifically, what's in the heart of the men in my life. And how can I connect with them on a deeper level? How can I see them, love them, and let them know they are truly appreciated? How can I make them feel safe in my space?...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Episode 55: I'm Not Going Anywhere
Title Change! I noticed that this is something I say to my friends a lot. I didn't fully understand why until I recently had a session where I talked about denial and abandonment. I realized that me saying "I'm not going anywhere" is one of the ways I cope with these two things. That because I never want anyone to feel abandoned, I feel the need to reinforce that I'm always here. Take a listen to what I discovered.
Dec 11, 2020•57 min
Episode 53: The Greatest Gift
Christmas is my favorite holiday. Second is Thanksgiving lol. To me, there's nothing greater than Christmas lights, coffee, hot chocolate, warm blankets, cozy socks, etc. When it comes to Christmas, I'm a Master at gifting. And yet, all my gifts, have something in common, which to me, is the greatest gift.
Dec 04, 2020•57 min
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