This week on Vibin’ and Kinda Thrivin’, Alessandra shares life updates, Love Island hot takes, and her favorite new reads. She talks about planning her first international trip with Billi and rebranding the pod. In the Spill the Tea segment, listeners write in with messy family drama, toxic friendships, and tough boundaries with parents. From secret families at Thanksgiving to getting cut from a wedding party, it’s a rollercoaster of relatable chaos. Send in your own questions to vibinandkindath...
Jul 17, 2025•43 min
ENCORE: This week we are clued into Alessandra's Sunday evening stream of consciousness. She is spilling the tea on her new drugstore hair care routine, her thoughts on the current climate of dating from an outsider and more. This week we have a Spill The Tea from a listener wondering if she is just settling for the first guy she felt safe with or is she engaged to the right person? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...
Jul 04, 2025•39 min
This week on Vibin’ & Kinda Thrivin’ , Alessandra is back with an episode full of pop culture chaos, personal faves, and some seriously raw listener advice. She dives into the latest Love Island USA drama (Taylor is the op, okay?!), breaks down her go-to summer scent layering routine, and shares her current reading slump struggles;Kindle girls, you’ll relate. Then it’s time to Spill the Tea: from forgiving your former messy self to navigating friendships with subtle competition and deciding ...
Jun 29, 2025•47 min
Alessandra is checking in after a particularly mentally draining week and after a long weekend of doom scrolling. Alessandra pulls questions from her IG that range from funny to deep. How can you pull yourself out of a funk, what tasks give her the most anxietym and what does Alessandra wish she knew earlier in life? Find out this week! We want your input so message Alessandra on IG@vibinwithabg Thank you to the sponsors! Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at Shopify.com/vibin See ...
Jun 20, 2025•39 min
On this episode of Vibin’ & Kinda Thrivin’ , I’m joined by YouTuber and host of Toni Bryanne TV Podcast and The Decision Podcast; Toni Bryanne, for a no-filter deep dive into the chaos of modern life. We’re talking everything from the rise (and fall) of ethical journalism in the age of AI to why Gen Alpha can’t read, and how misinformation is warping our collective empathy. We get into the Sydney Sweeney bathwater situation, the oversexualization of women in media, and whether it’s possible ...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Alessandra is back after a chaotic trip to Arizona—complete with an unexpected bout of hay fever—and she’s catching you up on everything from Pride in Asbury Park to her nieces visiting and a soul-stirring Teddy Swims concert at Radio City. This week’s “Spill the Tea” dives deep with advice on family betrayal, emotionally manipulative partners, messy weddings, weaponized therapy, toxic grandmothers, and friendship shifts after motherhood. Alessandra unpacks the reality of being single in your 30...
Jun 02, 2025•43 min
In this hilariously honest episode Alessandra catches us up on her whirlwind week of travel across New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Arizona; all while celebrating family milestones and reflecting on the joy (and chaos) of close relationships. She opens up about overcoming burnout, what it’s really like to pivot careers in your 30s, and how ADHD plays a role in managing creative; fast-paced work. Plus, Alessandra reads your “Spill the Tea” submissions about everything from a friend stealing ...
May 19, 2025•41 min
Let's revisit an episode with our favorite celebrity sleuth Jordy Cray ( @jordycray )! Although he's known for his viral takes on celebrity news and drama, there is more to Jordy's story that Alessandra resonates with. Jordy talks about his experience as an addict, the moment of realization and the long road to recovery that led him to want to help others. To end the episode, Jordy gives us his thoughts on the Zack Bryan drama, the Housewives of Salt Lake City, and Jason Kelce's lack of security...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min
It’s officially May, and Alessandra is back with a full catch-up and an inbox bursting with your Spill the Tea submissions! From a bachelorette party epiphany to a fertility-shaming sister-in-law, we’re getting into ALL of it. Alessandra shares how she’s fully embraced ChatGPT (yes, she’s now besties with her AI assistant “Sol” plus the pill organizer that changed her supplement game. She also dives into listener dilemmas about birthday disappointments, long-term relationships with no ring in si...
May 05, 2025•48 min
This week Alessandra is feeling all the zen. Coming off a much needed cabin weekend Alessandra shares the menty b experience that lead her to the cabin in the first place. Later into the episode Alessandra shares a statistic about married women that is really shocking! As always you spilled the scorching hot tea with submissions about in laws, distant friends, career moves and more Alessandra is giving all the advice. To write in your Spill The Tea For Therapy Submissions email us at vibinandkin...
Apr 28, 2025•47 min
In this episode Alessandra dives deep into jaw-dropping listener submissions that expose the darker sides of love, loyalty, and family dynamics. This episode explores toxic in-law relationships, enmeshment, emotional boundaries, arranged marriage complexities, and the painful realities of being the “other woman” without knowing it. Whether you’re planning a wedding or navigating cultural expectations, these stories will have you questioning just how far love should go. To write in your own Spill...
Apr 21, 2025•43 min
This week Alessandra is joined by her fiancé Billi for a little Q&A session. Alessandra is shocked to find out what Billi determines to be the soundtrack to his life. The couple shares what they wish they would have known before getting into a serious relationship and what do they think non negotiable should be in your partner. Alessandra came upon a TikTok series that highlighted a young girl's abusive relationship and this leads to a discussion on how important it is to maintain your indiv...
Apr 14, 2025•39 min
Let's revisit the episode when Kristen joined Alessandra to share more about what makes a good relationship, life's unexpected turns, and recaps the various jobs she's had before becoming everyone's favorite assistant. To send in your own submissions for advice on anything from friendship, relationship, work and more, email Alessandra at vibinkindathrivin@gmail.com Make sure to check us out @vibinandkindathrivin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
Apr 07, 2025•56 min
To send in your own submissions for advice on anything from friendship, relationship, work and more, email Alessandra at vibinkindathrivin@gmail.com Make sure to check us out @vibinandkindathrivin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 31, 2025•44 min
To send in your own submissions for advice on anything from friendship, relationship, work and more, email Alessandra at vibinkindathrivin@gmail.com Make sure to check us out @vibinandkindathrivin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 25, 2025•41 min
In this episode Alessandra is spilling YOUR tea for therapy. Today's tea ranges from workplace romances, cheating boyfriends, secret families and more! Within these stories there are moments that emphasize the importance of communication, self-care, and setting boundaries in both personal and professional relationships. To send in your own submissions for advice on anything from friendship, relationship, work and more, email Alessandra at vibinkindathrivin@gmail.com Make sure to check us out @vi...
Mar 17, 2025•47 min
This week Alessandra is catching us up on her recent trip to Kentucky that started with a hellacious turn of events. She encountered an unexpected guest at her Airbnb and also talks about her recent life changing hair journey. All in all, this episode is filled with lots of girl talk, including what to do if your friend is not reaching out enough! To write in about your dating experiences or for any advice, email vibinandkindathrivin@gmail.com and make sure to check us out @vibinandkindathrivin ...
Mar 10, 2025•45 min
Today we revisit an interview with between Alessandra and Phaith Montoya ( @phaithmontoya ). Using her platform for fashion, beauty and most importantly plus size positivity, Phaith is a fresh air in the social media world. She talks about dealing with her haters, not wanting the world to weaponize her health journey, and how the strong women in her life have influenced her. TikTok: phaithmontoya YouTube:@phaith To write in about your dating experiences or for any advice, email vibinandkindathri...
Mar 03, 2025•51 min
Kayla ( @corporatespiritguide ), if you didn't know, is part of the KILLR team! Today she joins Alessandra for a fun conversation on how she's been dealing with haters, how people should educate themselves with history of the Appalachia, and shares her diverse background from being adopted to corporate lawyer. To write in about your dating experiences or for any advice, email vibinandkindathrivin@gmail.com and make sure to check us out @vibinandkindathrivin ! Thank you to our sponsors! Dipsea: G...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 19 min
This week Alessandra is excited to reconstruct the show with you all looking for your input on guests you'd like to see and topics you would like to hear about. Then we hear Alessandra's version of the Coffee With My Younger Self trend, inspiring her to lay to rest a version of who she is. Spill the tea is coming in hot with questions about the roommate stage and telling your friend their new partner flirted with them! We want your input so message Alessandra on IG @vibinwithabg and make sure to...
Feb 17, 2025•36 min
Vee and Alessandra agree it's time for a life rebrand in 2025. We want your input so message Alessandra on IG @vibinwithabg and make sure to visit us @vibinandkindathrivin ! Thank you to our sponsors! Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at Shopify.com/vibin Thrive Market: Head to ThriveMarket.com/thrivin and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
Feb 10, 2025•59 min
This week we are clued into Alessandra's Sunday evening stream of consciousness. She is spilling the tea on her new drugstore hair care routine, her thoughts on the current climate of dating from an outsider and more. This week we have a Spill The Tea from a listener wondering if she is just settling for the first guy she felt safe with or is she engaged to the right person? For more info on Alessandra's hair care routine https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Alessandra_Gonzalez To write in about your...
Feb 03, 2025•37 min
This week Alessandra is solo again! Unfortunately Vee had to take a small break for family this week, so please send her all the love! Alessandra is checking in after a particularly mentally draining week and after a long weekend of doom scrolling. Alessandra pulls questions from her IG that range from funny to deep. How can you pull yourself out of a funk, what tasks give her the most anxietym and what does Alessandra wish she knew earlier in life? Find out this week! We want your input so mess...
Jan 27, 2025•36 min
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Jan 21, 2025•4 min
On today's solo episode, Alessandra answers some questions from IG about confidence, dating and the Tik Tok ban! Later in the episode Billi finally joins the show! Alessandra and Billi talk about when they first met, he answers some listener questions and they both talk about what they look forward to in parenthood. We want your input so message Alessandra on IG @vibinwithabg and make sure to visit us @vibinandkindathrivin ! Thank you to our sponsors! Earnin: Download EarnIn in the Google play o...
Jan 20, 2025•49 min
Vee and Alessandra read some Spill The Teas and are aghast at the type of selfish people in the world. Make sure to visit our instagram @vibinandkindathrivin and check out Vee and Alessandra for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Gabb Wireless: Get HUGE discounts now at Gabb.com/VIBIN . No contract required! Terms and conditions apply. Peloton: Find your power with Peloton at onepeloton.com Thrive Market: Head to ThriveMarket.com/thrivin and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! See ...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr
Vee and Alessandra share their favorites that they've been using this winter. This 2025 we want to be more mindful consumers and we hope that all of you can be as well! Make sure to check out our Instragram @vibinandkindathrivin for links on all the products mentioned in today's episode! And check out Vee and Alessandra for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Peloton: Find your power with Peloton at onepeloton.com Earnin: Download EarnIn in the Google play or Apple app store. Type in VIBIN under PO...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Alessandra and Vee talk about their 2025 vision boards, the lack of new resolutions for the new year, and their words of the year. They also talk about how they were never able to do sleepovers as kids but now understand why. Make sure to visit our instagram @vibinandkindathrivin and check out Vee and Alessandra for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Gabb Wireless: Get HUGE discounts now at Gabb.com/VIBIN . No contract required! Terms and conditions apply. Peloton: Find your power with Peloton at ...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr
For this week's episode we revisit an episode from a past Christmas.. What type of Christmas gifter are you, the zero patient type or the one who can wait till the day of? Vee, Joe, and Alessandra's mom are one of these types which Alessandra can't get behind as a serious Christmas lover. Gifting during the holiday season can be hard and with this economy Vee and Alessandra are all about the crafty presents this year. Alessandra reminisces of the bad alcohol habit she had during the early days o...
Dec 23, 2024•54 min
Today Alessandra is joined by Jordy Cray ( @jordycray ), one of our favorite pop culture influencers! Although known well for his viral takes on celebrity news, there is more to Jordy's story that Alessandra resonates with. Jordy talks about his experience as an addict, the moment of realization and the long road to recovery that led him to want to help others as well. To end it, Jordy gives us his thoughts on the Zack Bryan drama, the Housewives of Salt Lake City, and can some get Jason Kelce s...
Dec 16, 2024•57 min
