This week’s episode is one of the most real and raw conversations that Straight Candid has ever had. Our goal at Straight Candid is to continue to share our platform for conversations that are tough, with intention to normalize them. Addiction is a heavy topic to speak to, but we learn about Chase and John's strength, growth, and self empowerment. Their love is unmatched, their openness is appreciated, and- ultimately their stories are beautiful. Syd & Soph are more than happy to welcome Chase & John on the podcast to talk about their personal stories of struggling with addiction, sexuality, and accepting the past to move forward. Chase explains misconceptions about living with HIV and how he eventually knew when it was the right time to accept his sexuality. John speaks about his suicide attempt and how his rock bottom had only made him appreciate life (and Chase) more. The love these two have for each other is undeniable and their story is unbelievable. To anyone who is struggling with addiction - Chase said it best -“My worst day sober is better than my best day using.” This episode will leave you with chills. *Content Warnings: Mentions of Suicide, Addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

This week’s episode is one of the most real and raw conversations that Straight Candid has ever had. Our goal at Straight Candid is to continue to share our platform for conversations that are tough, with intention to normalize them. Addiction is a heavy topic to speak to, but we learn about Chase and John's strength, growth, and self empowerment. Their love is unmatched, their openness is appreciated, and- ultimately their stories are beautiful. Syd & Soph are more than happy to welcome Chase & John on the podcast to talk about their personal stories of struggling with addiction, sexuality, and accepting the past to move forward. Chase explains misconceptions about living with HIV and how he eventually knew when it was the right time to accept his sexuality. John speaks about his suicide attempt and how his rock bottom had only made him appreciate life (and Chase) more. The love these two have for each other is undeniable and their story is unbelievable. To anyone who is struggling with addiction - Chase said it best -“My worst day sober is better than my best day using.” This episode will leave you with chills. *Content Warnings: Mentions of Suicide, Addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode is one of the most real and raw conversations that Straight Candid has ever had. Our goal at Straight Candid is to continue to share our platform for conversations that are tough, with intention to normalize them. Addiction is a heavy topic to speak to, but we learn about Chase and John's strength, growth, and self empowerment. Their love is unmatched, their openness is appreciated, and- ultimately their stories are beautiful.&nbsp;Syd &amp; Soph are more than happy to welcome Chase &amp; John on the podcast to talk about their personal stories of struggling with addiction, sexuality, and accepting the past to move forward. Chase explains misconceptions about living with HIV and how he eventually knew when it was the right time to accept his sexuality. John speaks about his suicide attempt and how his rock bottom had only made him appreciate life (and Chase) more. The love these two have for each other is undeniable and their story is unbelievable. To anyone who is struggling with addiction - Chase said it best -“My worst day sober is better than my best day using.”&nbsp;This episode will leave you with chills. *Content Warnings: Mentions of Suicide, Addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Well Said with Syd is where real stories, bold brands, and voices doing life differently all sit at the same table. It is for anyone who wants to build a personal brand or business they are proud of and learn from the stories, mistakes, and pivots of people who have lived it. I am Syd Kaye, a brand strategist, wellness coach, community builder, and real-life hype woman who is still very much in my own becoming. On this show, you will hear a mix of solo episodes from my own life and honest conversations with founders, wellness professionals, creatives, and people who took the unconventional route and built something meaningful out of what they have been through. Together we talk about confidence, relationships, friendship breakups, identity shifts, nervous system support, women’s wellness, routines, and building strong personal brands and businesses as you grow, not just after you have “arrived.” Well Said is also connected to The Wellthy Circle, my women’s community for connection and proximity to others 'doing it', and to Cozy, my brand strategy agency for founder-led brands. I share what I am learning in real time inside my agency, my community, and my own life, so you can take the stories, language, and lessons into your next moves, even when they feel a little scary. Follow Well Said with Syd for honest, thoughtful conversations about life, wellness, relationships, and brand-building that you can use to shape a personal brand, business, and relationships you are proud of.

Well Said with Syd is where real stories, bold brands, and voices doing life differently all sit at the same table. It is for anyone who wants to build a personal brand or business they are proud of and learn from the stories, mistakes, and pivots of people who have lived it.

I am Syd Kaye, a brand strategist, wellness coach, community builder, and real-life hype woman who is still very much in my own becoming. On this show, you will hear a mix of solo episodes from my own life and honest conversations with founders, wellness professionals, creatives, and people who took the unconventional route and built something meaningful out of what they have been through. Together we talk about confidence, relationships, friendship breakups, identity shifts, nervous system support, women’s wellness, routines, and building strong personal brands and businesses as you grow, not just after you have “arrived.”

Well Said is also connected to The Wellthy Circle, my women’s community for connection and proximity to others 'doing it', and to Cozy, my brand strategy agency for founder-led brands. I share what I am learning in real time inside my agency, my community, and my own life, so you can take the stories, language, and lessons into your next moves, even when they feel a little scary.

Follow Well Said with Syd for honest, thoughtful conversations about life, wellness, relationships, and brand-building that you can use to shape a personal brand, business, and relationships you are proud of.

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