Aleks Jagiella Litts has a JD, an MBA, and a master's in psychology. She was a juvenile prosecutor, spent four years as a jail liaison, ran a child advocacy center, teaches human trafficking law at Stetson, and co-founded a trauma-informed reentry ministry. She has watched the erosion sequence from more positions inside the legal system than almost anyone practicing today.

In this episode, she names the mechanism: attorneys don't cross lines because they stop caring. They cross them because exhaustion produces micro-shifts in judgment — small, unregistered accommodations that compound before anyone names them as a pattern. By the time the line is visible, several accommodations have already occurred.

The conversation also covers what human trafficking law reveals about how far an institution can drift from treating people as people — and why the legal system keeps responding to the collapse instead of the sequence that produced it.

Timestamps:

00:00 Ethical drift — the mechanism named

01:00 Meet  Aleks Jagiella Litts

02:10 Why jail work matters more than courtroom work

07:58 Is the legal system broken or fractured?

11:40 Attorney identity and what happens when you lose it

18:15 The foreclosure courthouse moment

21:11 Trauma-informed prosecution

26:01 Human trafficking — definitions, realities, misconceptions

43:29 Punishment versus treatment

45:38 Trauma-informed jail ministry

Contact Aleks: The Happy Esquire, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happyesq-podcast/id1868648247

Contact Andreea: www.andreeaparc.com

Contact Alexa: www.wasstudio.com

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Before the book — there was the real Denim Wars. Barbara Davis worked inside the New York fashion industry during the late 1970s and '80s, when denim brands fought for dominance and Studio 54 was where deals got made. On the Alive.Again. podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru talk with Davis about how she stumbled into fashion as a fitting model after leaving Seton Hall, why she turned her experience into fiction instead of memoir, and what finally pushed her — after decades — to write it down. The conversation covers the real rivalries behind the denim boom, Studio 54's role in dealmaking and celebrity culture, how fashion production and the job market have changed, her pivot into real estate, and the role faith plays in her life today.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:00 Meeting Barbara and Denim Wars Origins03:39 Denim Reinvention and Chanel Trend05:22 Why She Wrote the Novel08:05 Fiction vs Memoir Choice10:55 Lessons and Taking Risks13:21 The Real Denim Rivalries14:40 Why Denim Endures16:28 Studio 54 Stories and Deals20:58 Writing the Wild Era Honestly22:44 Fashion Jobs Then vs Now29:37 Back to Basics and Business Skills31:50 What Readers Should Take Away32:55 Faith and Feeling Alive35:34 Thanks and ClosingBarbara Davis: Denim Wars https://a.co/d/0gVntuptAndreea Parc: www.andreeaparc.comAlexa Dumitru: www.wasstudio.com#FashionHistory #SeventhAvenue #Studio54 #1980sFashion #DebutNovel #FictionPodcast #BookTok #WomenInFashion #ReinventionStory #FaithAndPurpose #AuthorInterview #FashionIndustry #DenimCulture #NewYorkFashion #CareerReinvention

In her first solo episode, Andreea Parc — former New York attorney, author, and speaker on the psychology of ethical failure, names what the legal profession hasn't: there is a specific kind of shame attorneys carry quietly. Knowing the rules clearly. Doing the thing against the rule anyway.The problem is not ignorance or weakness. It is that by the time an ethical line gets crossed, the decision was already made before the attorney realized it was happening.Andreea explains the mechanism, maps it through three attorney examples, and introduces pattern literacy — a three-step framework for catching the pattern before it becomes action.Time stamps00:00 Autopilot Decisions00:44 Attorney Shame Loop02:46 Why Rules Fail04:54 The Sensor Metaphor07:01 How Triggers Form09:02 Three Attorney Examples13:24 Thought Emotion Identity Action15:07 Rationalization After Triggers17:17 Pattern Literacy Framework18:30 Three Steps to Interrupt23:49 Closing the Ethics GapContact Andreea: www.andreeaparc.com#AttorneyEthics #LegalProfession #PatternLiteracy #EthicalFailure #LawyerWellness #LegalMindset #AttorneyLife #BarAssociation #LawSchool #ProfessionalResponsibility #CrossingTheLine #AliveAgain #AndreaaParc #EthicsEducation #LawyerPodcast

The Motorcycle That Saved My Life: Writer Barbara Schoichet's 4,000-Mile Ride Back from the EdgeAt 50, Barbara Schoichet lost her Paramount Pictures writing job, her longtime girlfriend, her mother, and her income — and stood on a Vegas balcony wanting to die. What she did next was buy a Harley on eBay from two men named Dave and ride nearly 4,000 miles alone across America.In this episode of Alive. Again., hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Barbara — writer, adventurer, and PhD — to talk about what it actually takes to turn your life around when everything has collapsed at once. Barbara shares what it felt like to ride at 100 mph with nothing left to lose, how a gun pulled at a gas station became part of the story, and why the Blue Ridge Parkway made her want to live again.She also talks about writing her memoir Don't Think Twice, pursuing a PhD in creative writing at Lancaster University later in life, and adapting her story into a screenplay — and why she believes writing wasn't just processing, it was the healing itself.If you've ever stood at a crossroads — or a ledge — this one is for you.In this episode:The losses that brought Barbara to a breaking pointWhy she chose a motorcycle at 50 with no experienceRiding at 100 mph and surviving a road-rage confrontationHow beauty interrupted the desire to dieWriting Don't Think Twice and the road to a PhDHer advice when life falls apart: "Make a turn"🎙️ Alive. Again. is hosted by Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru — conversations with people who found their way back.Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:23 Why She Hit the Road02:05 Losses That Broke Her04:34 Vegas Balcony Turning Point05:52 Learning to Ride and Leaving06:46 Writing the Memoir07:41 Riding Fast and Staying Alive09:11 Beauty That Changed Everything10:01 PhD in England Later in Life12:41 Gun Pulled at the Gas Station15:50 Healing Versus Running Away17:54 Writing as Real Healing18:55 Screenplay and Dream Casting20:40 Advice When Life Falls Apart22:04 What Makes Her Feel Alive23:03 Thanks and Subscribe#AliveAgain #DontThinkTwice #MidlifeReinvention #WomenWhoRide #MemoirPodcast #HealingStories #MotorcycleAdventure #SuicideSurvivor #LifeAfterLoss #CreativeWriting #PhDLife #HarleyDavidson #blueridgeparkway Barbara's. book: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Think-Twice-Adventure-Healing/dp/1101981806Contact Andreea: www.andreeaparc.comContact Alexa: www.wasstudio.com

High-performing men are taught to provide, achieve, and lead — but no one teaches them how to stay connected to the people they're doing it for. Jeremy Roadruck, consultant, speaker, and author of Lead Like a King, joins Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru to break down why success and intimacy so often end up on opposite sides of the ledger. From the six dimensions of thriving to the 24-hour marriage reset, Jeremy offers practical frameworks for men who want to stop managing their relationships and start actually showing up in them. He also takes on the manosphere directly — calling out how its messaging turns love into a transaction — and reframes masculinity around presence, vision, and ownership of impact. If you've ever felt like you're winning everywhere except at home, this one's for you.Time stamps:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:14 Why Empires Cost Families05:10 Manosphere and Insecurity08:18 Provider Myth and Six Dimensions10:40 Relationship Vision and Five to Thrive15:27 Quality Time Miscommunication17:14 Different Filters and Mental Load23:40 Communication Hacks for Results26:27 Parenting and Learning Styles28:46 24 Hour Marriage Reset32:10 Just Jeremy Again32:43 Intimacy Without Pressure33:35 Cats Dogs and Space34:49 Presence Then Playfulness36:46 From Power Couple to Partnership37:58 Owning Impact With Apologies42:40 Women Supporting Men44:20 Clean Negotiation Win Win48:08 Happiness Is Math50:04 Shoulds Versus Reality54:13 Boundaries and Clean Exits57:20 Water Slides and Wrap UpContact Jeremy: @JeremyRoadruck  @JeremyRoadruck on LinkedIn and Facebookwww.leadlikeaking.comContact Andreea:andreeaparc.comContact Alexa:wasstudio.com

He made four trades over seven months. Walked away with $46,000. Then came the tap on the shoulder.On July 8, 2008, Tom Hardin — a Wall Street analyst — was approached by FBI agents. What he did next changed everything. He cooperated. Wore a wire. 48 times. Over two years. With no prison time and sentencing delayed seven years, Hardin became one of the most significant informants in insider trading history — known only as "Tipper X."In this episode of Alive.Again. Podcast, Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Tom to explore what really drives people across ethical lines: not greed, but status, belonging, and the slow erosion of conscience. They talk about shame, the priest he told before his lawyer, the moment he decided to cooperate instead of fight, and what he now teaches his daughters about who they are versus what they do.This is a conversation about catastrophe — and what's possible on the other side of it.Tom's book: Wired on Wall Street, National Best Seller More on Tom: https://www.tipperx.com/Timestamps00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:52 Tom's Insider Trading Story04:01 FBI Confrontation and Shame05:56 Cooperate or Fight08:32 Money, Status, and Belonging10:51 Teaching Kids Enough13:03 One Call Could Stop It14:57 Confession and Telling Sue17:38 No Lawyer Regrets20:13 Trials, Pleas, and Odds21:45 Tipper X Fallout and Owning It25:41 Resume vs. Eulogy Virtues27:36 Acceptance and Accountability32:46 Drawing the Line on Friends34:57 First 24 Hours Under Investigation36:33 Cooperators vs. Fighters Mindset38:13 Life Lessons and Meaning42:15 What Makes Him Feel Alive43:54 Wrap Up and SubscribeContact Andreea: https://www.andreeaparc.com/Contact Alexa: https://wasstudio.com/Subscribe to Alive.Again. Podcast for conversations about professional catastrophe, second acts, and the psychology of how good people go wrong.

In this powerful episode of the Alive.Again. Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with survivor and author Chelsey Klein to share her extraordinary story of tragedy, survival, and purpose.During a 2020 climb on Mount Shasta, Chelsey and her boyfriend encountered dangerous black ice at 12,000 feet—leading to a devastating fall that changed her life forever. After losing her partner and suffering severe injuries, Chelsey recounts the miraculous moments that led to her rescue, including a glowing headlamp and a night-vision Black Hawk helicopter that found her in the dark.This episode dives deep into grief, trauma recovery, resilience, faith, and finding meaning after loss. Chelsey shares how therapy, boundaries, and mindset helped her rebuild her life—and how her “second chance” fuels her mission to inspire others.✨ Topics include: survival story, trauma healing, grief recovery, resilience mindset, life purpose, near-death experiences, and personal transformation.🎧 If you’ve ever faced loss, adversity, or questioned your purpose—this episode will stay with you.Timestamps00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:28 Finding Strength After Tragedy 04:20 Hiking Background and Big Goal 06:55 Turning Back as Ice Appears 08:39 Jeff Falls and 911 Call 10:05 Chelsea’s Fall and Hospital Wakeup 11:45 Recovery and Life After 13:58 Headlamp and Black Hawk Rescue 20:10 No Memory and Trauma Reflections 22:41 Meeting the Pilot and Mission Details 25:45 Rescue Miracles 26:54 Therapy After Trauma 28:08 Back to Work Reality 30:09 Finding Purpose 33:08 Legacy Mindset 34:36 Rock Bottom Strength 38:07 Advice for Recovery 40:44 Signs and Instincts 45:47 Grace and Healing 49:44 What Makes Life Alive 50:47 Book and FarewellGet Chelsey's book: https://a.co/d/0hfYHXviContact Andreea: www.andreeaparc.comContact Alexa: www.wasstudio.com

On the Alive.Again. Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Annette Choti, founder and CEO of LawQuill, author of Click Magnet, and host of the Legal Marketing Lounge.Annette shares her unique journey from theater and comedy to practicing ERISA law at the United States Department of Labor, and ultimately building a successful legal marketing agency for attorneys.In this episode, you’ll learn:- How to build an authentic personal brand as a lawyer- Why storytelling is your biggest marketing advantage- When and how to outsource in your law firm- A clear legal marketing blueprint (branding, website, SEO, and content strategy)- How to measure ROI beyond money—time, energy, and well-being- How to avoid predatory marketing agencies targeting attorneys- The truth about TikTok for lawyers: visibility vs. ethical riskThis conversation is a must-listen for attorneys, law firm owners, and professionals who want to grow sustainably, stand out in a crowded market, and build a business aligned with their values.👉 If you're a lawyer looking to increase visibility, attract better clients, and take control of your firm’s growth, this episode gives you the roadmap.Timestamps:00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:17 Annette Choti Intro 01:25 From Comedy to Law 02:37 Lawyer Branding Shift05:22 Authenticity Storytelling 06:58 Leaving Government Career 09:37 Outsourcing Mindset 17:03 ROI Beyond Money 20:19 Avoiding Bad Vendors 22:55 LawQuill Services Overview 23:16 Marketing Blueprint Basics 24:05 Branding Comes First 25:15 Brand Examples That Convert 25:57 Define Your Brand 26:15 Build a Website You Own 26:52 SEO and AI Visibility 28:41 Social Media Channel Picks 30:01 Authority Content Plays 30:53 Concierge Strategy and Intake 33:10 Proof and Testimonials 35:11 TikTok Hype vs ROI 39:01 Ethics and Privacy Risks 43:25 Human Connection Wins 48:43 Faith and Closing ThanksContact Annette:[email protected] Andreea:www.andreeaparc.comContact Alexa:www.wasstudio.com

Why do we keep replaying the same drama in our minds and relationships?In this episode of Alive.Again. Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Beverly Hills attorney, author, and creator of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart, to explore how we can break destructive thought loops, stop reacting from ego, and set healthier boundaries in life and relationships.Lisa shares how her own struggles with confrontation, people-pleasing, and rumination inspired her to develop the 3D Formula: Disrupt, Deflate, Detox — a practical method for recognizing drama patterns and responding with awareness instead of reacting emotionally.In this conversation we discuss:• Why drama is predictable if you know the signs• How rumination loops keep people emotionally stuck• The role of ego and triggers in conflict• Why people-pleasing leads to resentment and burnout• How awareness, acknowledgment, and acceptance help break drama cycles• Turning personal pain into purpose• The power of boundaries, self-worth, and trusting your intuitionLisa also shares insights from writing The Drama Diet, lessons learned from relationships and divorce, and how movement, self-reflection, and emotional honesty help create a more peaceful and drama-free life.If you've ever felt stuck in repeating conflicts, overthinking situations, or reacting emotionally in ways you later regret, this episode offers powerful tools to help you step out of the drama and reclaim your peace.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Welcome to the Podcast00:51 Lisa Stuart and The Drama Diet03:37 Drama Cycles and Thought Loops06:16 The 3D Drama-Free Formula08:49 Responding Instead of Reacting12:11 Ego Triggers and Healing19:50 Origins of The Drama Diet22:06 Predictable Drama and Awareness25:35 Funny Guest Drama Stories26:45 Exercises, Recipes, and Conflict28:55 Feel It to Free It30:05 People-Pleasing and Boundaries31:35 Letting Go of Guilt33:16 Forgiveness and Understanding34:28 Trust Your Gut36:27 Turning Pain Into Purpose39:14 Blessed, Not Stressed41:24 Beating Perfectionism43:58 Perfectly Imperfect46:35 Movement as Therapy47:38 Where to Find Lisa Stuart48:48 Final Thanks and GoodbyeContact Lisa: https://www.thedramadiet.com/Get The Drama Diet book: https://a.co/d/0diwykGSWatch The Drama Diet Show: https://www.themccordlist.com/the-drama-diet-with-lisa-stuartContact Andreea Parc: https://www.andreeaparc.com/Contact Alexa Dumitru: https://wasstudio.com/

In this powerful episode of Alive.Again. Podcast, Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Marc Vahanian, founder and executive director of Pathway to Kinship, a nonprofit transforming prison rehabilitation and reentry across the United States.From a career on Broadway to trauma-resolution work and ultimately prison reform, Marc shares the deeply personal journey that led him to create Pathway to Kinship — now operating in 10 California prisons with tablet-based programming available nationwide.This conversation explores:The psychology of shame and denial in incarcerated individualsHow institutionalization impacts identity and reentry successWhy inner rehabilitation must precede outer freedomThe real challenges of housing, employment, and rebuilding family trustThe “Seven Keys” framework: purpose, passion, preparation, partnering, practice, poise, and presentationRestorative justice, victim impact, and rebuilding dignityHow families and communities are affected by incarcerationReentry coaching certification and how to support the missionIf you care about criminal justice reform, second chances, rehabilitation, prison reentry, trauma recovery, or restorative justice, this episode offers both insight and hope.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:12 Mark’s Early Life and Acting 04:14 Reinvention Through Fitness 05:18 Trauma Work and Finding Purpose 07:00 Founding Pathway to Kinship 08:49 Prison Culture and Hope Stories 12:55 Unlearning Judgment and Shame 17:22 What Freedom Means Inside 21:28 Reentry Challenges and Support 24:10 Inner Rehabilitation Approach 30:55 Seven Keys Curriculum Explained 33:41 Victimhood and Restorative Voices 37:56 Families and Ripple Effects 45:17 Reentry Coach Certification 46:38 Second Chances and Success Stories 50:22 How to Support and Donate 51:39 What Makes Mark Feel Alive 52:49 Final Thanks and Sign-OffLearn more or support the mission at: pathwaytokinship.org