I did everything right for a year and a half. Weight lifting four times a week, drinking my water, meditating, hitting my protein. And the scale said I was up 15 pounds.

This episode is about what happens when discipline isn’t enough to fix the problem. It’s the one where you’ve done everything the way you were supposed to and it still hasn’t resolved. I’m talking about my relationship with food and my body, from a health coach telling me I was doing everything right, to the first Easter in over a decade I didn’t binge eat, to ten months on GLP-1s and still wanting a Papa John’s cookie pizza.

No tidy ending here. Just the truth of what it looks like to keep trying anyway.

Full essay on Substack here.

Millennials and Gen X are calling it the Sandwich Years. You are raising your kids and managing your aging parents at the same time. You are the filling. And some days it feels like you are getting crushed from both sides.

In this episode I am talking about what it actually looks like to navigate a parent who is declining, to make hard decisions that cost you something, and to watch yourself change in real time. This one is for every woman who is holding it together from both ends and has never heard anyone say out loud how hard that actually is.

If you’ve ever been told “they’re only this young once” as a working mom, this one’s for you. In this episode I’m talking about the unsolicited advice that working moms get that’s meant to be kind but sometimes lands differently and why I’ve stopped explaining myself. Real talk, no filter. Welcome back to Are You There God? It’s Me, Alycia.

Sustainability matters but for some of us it can feel overwhelming so rather than making a change we get paralyzed. In this crossover episode with Obsession Confessions, Katey and Alycia discuss their thoughts on sustainability and achievable actions you can take for a more sustainable lifestyle.

The start of 2025 has been loaded with tragedy. From the terrorist attack in New Orleans, to the fires in L.A., many of us are experiencing collective trauma. In this episode, I unpack it and try and find a path for healing and moving forward.

Get ready to cozy up and elevate your wardrobe with my Winter 2025 fashion trends! In this episode, I’m breaking down the must-have trends of the season, from bold glam to nostalgic silhouettes, I’ve got winter wear covered. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or just looking for inspiration, this episode has everything you need to stay chic and on-trend this winter. Tune in now and step into the season in style!

In this episode, I dive into the yuletide cringe-fest that is Merry Gentlemen, Netflix’s latest attempt to mix holiday cheer with rom-com clichés. Starring none other than 00’s dreamboat Chad Michael Murray and the cool rider from Grease 2. This movie has it all: improbable meet-cutes, dialogue cheesier than a fondue fountain, and enough forced holiday spirit to power a small Christmas village.

Join me as I break down the plot and lovingly observe Murray’s transformation from brooding high school heartthrob to sweater-wearing small-town charmer. Is it so bad it’s good? Tune in to find out.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I’m here to help you plan the perfect outfit for every kind of celebration! Whether you’re keeping it cozy with family, hosting a Friendsgiving feast, or attending a formal dinner, this week’s episode is all about striking the balance between style and comfort.

In this episode, I dive into one of the most unforgettable uber rides of my life. Join me as I recount this wild ride full of bizarre turns, tense moments, and a story that proves truth is stranger than fiction. Buckle up — this episode is a ride you don’t want to miss!