Remember when you were a kid and you just did things you loved to do for fun? When things didn’t need to be monetized? Why is it that our hobbies are beat out of us due to capitalism? How do we get it back after we’ve been told to work ourselves to the bone and numb out when we get home? How do we return to the things that give us joy? In this episode, I talk about Hobbies as a form of salvation and share my story about how hobbies saved me from isolation, depression, disconnection and loneliness.

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In this episode I discuss podcast bros, incels, and the fallacy of misogynistic content. What we create and put out into the world says a lot about who we are. The content you create is the caliber of your character. It speaks to your weaknesses, fears, and tells everyone everything they need to know about you.

Who told you that you needed to be perfect to be able to do the things you want to do in the world? When you can answer that question, I hope you can liberate yourself from the lie that you need to be perfect to complete that project, to show the world your art or to show up completely as yourself. The nuance of life is the most beautiful aspect of it, so why dim your light and micromanage yourself into paralysis? Create, be free love yourself. Invest! Do whatever you want to do and put your all into it and watch what happens.

Healing is a Marathon—not a sprint. So why is it that everyone is trying to rush to this point of perfection when there are so many layers to shed? In a marathon we have to pace ourselves, take our time, to move ahead with a steady pace or else we will get worn out. Why is it then that so many of us try to rush our healing or allow others to define it for us without finding what it means to be healed on our own terms? In this episode I discuss the process of healing and how it’s not a beautiful process and give tips on signs to look for to know where you are in the journey. If you are on your healing journey, this episode is for you.

In a world focused upon the value of social currency, likes, followers and highlight reels, it’s very easy to get caught up in trying to keep up or stay visible to avoid getting lost in the noise or being forgotten. But there is a peace that can be found in keeping your life private, and knowing that your life isn’t defined by who’s watching or how many likes you receive.

Not sure you got the memo, but relationships, friendships, and familial dynamics don’t need to always be pain and suffering. In this episode, I briefly discuss attachment theory and the importance of being securely attached to improve our well being and choosing healthier relationship dynamics with the people in our lives.

I tried to get through this episode without crying but was not successful. Cancer season is afoot. In this episode I share my story about the recent loss of my father this year. I discuss grief and healing through the stages of losing someone close to you. Moreover I discuss the reality of death, the human experience, and the importance of living more fully.

**Trigger warning: Mentions disordered eating. ** In this episode I challenge the myth of the “one size fits all” mainstream wellness designed keep you unhappy, confused, unbalanced and share my own personal struggle with EDs, body image, and learning how to define true wellness for my own personal well-being.

In this episode deep dive into my bestie Kyla’s story about life after divorce, the importance of releasing limiting beliefs, and finding yourself again after making the tough decision to change the path you’re on and start over. I hope this episode gives you some reassurance that no matter what situation you are in, you’re not alone and you’re not stuck. You just need to not be afraid of starting over.