The Holidays can be a little more difficult on some than others. If you're finding yourself in a struggle to get into the Christmas spirit, this is the episode for you in more than one way. Listen along as we talk Holiday blues, but sprinkle in what will undoubtedly be a controversial Top 10 list of Christmas song classics.

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.

How sure are you, were you, or will you be when it comes to making that lifelong commitment?

We grow up looking at landmark ages like 25 and 30 as checkpoints where we'll take that big step, but life always has other plans.

When you know, you know, and if there's one thing you'll be sure of when you hear this week's guest, it's that regardless of age, he knows.

"I Love You. I Know." an episode title taken straight from the root of the source that started this journey between Lucas and Karla long ago in a galaxy far far away...

An episode for those struggling to take that leap of faith. If not now, when? Every chapter in your book is a new opportunity to learn something new, but at the end of it all, todo tiene su final.

Hitting Refresh by Eddie Fuentes

2022, what a ride. In the final episode of this calendar year, we go over the up's and downs of the year that was. With a little help from my friends, we get into the moments, lessons, and overall memories we'll take from an incredible year. Cheers to 2022 and the year that was and a toast to 2023 and the year that will be. See ya'll there!

One of my favorite, if not favorite, solo episode to-date, mostly because it wasn't so solo after-all. Today's episode, a review of the songs and albums that soundtracked our 2022 journey's and guided us through our highest highs and lowest lows.

Several members of the After The Storm Family share their favorite albums and songs of the year and I do by best to give make a Top 10 of each.

One for the true music enthusiasts. Hope you enjoy, but if you don't, go ahead and like and subscribe anyway (:

Today’s episode was one of self-reflection, reassurance, and full-on transparency. You’ll have tiny phases in your life where things may feel a bit out of control and it’s important to take the time to get yourself in order. If you’re interested in learning more about the man behind the podcast, allow me to be the first to welcome you in. Even if these words don’t find you today, they still may find you in a different phase of life. Love ya’ll and thanks in advance for listening.

I PROMISE THIS IS NOT A SAD EPISODE

Tracklist:

Runnin’ - The Pharcyde

Pound Cake - Drake

Tadow - Masego

Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Justice Der Cover) - Kendrick Lamar

Thinking Bout You (Justice Der Cover) - Frank Ocean

Passionfruit (Justice Der Cover) - Drake

New Light (Justice Der Cover) - John Mayer

See You Again (Justice Der Cover) - Tyler, The Creator/Kali Uchis

Call Out My Name (Justice Der Cover) - The Weeknd

Un Peso - J Balvin/Bad Bunny/Marciano Cantero

An Episode with Caitlyn Martin, a Georgia native who packed up her life and moved to South Florida where she'd go on to learn more about herself than she ever could've imagined. From anxiety to learning to love herself more and give the energy to herself she's so often given to others, and an emphasis on the self-care activities helping her heal her inner child, today's conversation is one for anyone who's comfortable on their own or struggling to find independence. A conversation you won't want to miss.

Tracklist:

1979 - The Smashing Pumpkins

MakeDamnSure - Taking Back Sunday

White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane

Caitlyn's Selections:

Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac

Hate It Or Love It - The Game (feat. 50 Cent)

An episode with Andrea Arostegui, a wedding photographer whose career in the industry helped her make one of the most difficult decisions of her life: the decision to call off her wedding a month before the day. Today's story is one about vulnerability, anxiety, perseverance, self-discovery, awareness, and faith. It's conversation you won't want to miss.

Tracklist:

Andrea - Bad Bunny

Dakiti (LoFi) - Bad Bunny

Losing My Way - FKJ & Tom Misch

Andrea's Selections:

I Am The One You Love - Elevation Worship

You Say - Lauren Daigle

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In life we'll build many relationships, but the relationship that matters most, is the one you build with yourself. Today we dive into what it means to love yourself, even as complicated as it may seem at times.

Tracks Used:

1) U - Kendrick Lamar

2) Season 2, Episode 3 - Glass Animals

3) Through the Night - Duval Timothy

4) Happy Man - Jungle

5) Traitor - Menahan Street Band

6) La Vida es un Carnival - Celia Cruz

7) I - Kendrick Lamar