Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

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Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend episodes

  • Episode 370: Changes

    Today I talked about all the changes happening in my life: internally, relationally, spiritually. I’m realizing how much I need safety in my body to grow, and how often I treat myself like I’ve already failed. I’m learning grace, rest, and asking better questions

    15 min
  • Episode 369: A Day
    Today I reflect on why I stopped doing FaceTime updates, I realized I was faking happy. I share the latest on my car situation (no oil 😬), trying to catch up on school, and feeling behind. But I also talk about choosing honesty, asking big questions, and receiving unexpected help, like sushi from my sister and a car I didn’t pay for. Hope really can come from anywhere, even a movie… or a potato. Thanks for holding space for me
    15 min
  • Episode 368: Charge

    Today’s episode isn’t polished, it’s real. I talk about feeling worn down by stress, school, money stuff, and survival mode. I applied to one job today, and that was enough. I’m trying to build something, but I’m also exhausted. I’m asking big questions like: “How do you feel safe in a body that’s never known safety?” and “What really recharges you when everything drains you?” No answers yet but I showed up. That counts

    15 min
  • Episode 367: by a thread
    Today’s episode is raw. I’m tired. Like deep, bone-tired. I recorded Day 30 of my pleasure series, and it hit me, how do you feel pleasure when you’re just trying to survive? I’m trying to build a life, apply for jobs, make content, heal… and still feel like I’m failing. It’s been a year of sending out messages like bottles in the ocean. Some days, I want to let go. But for now, I’m still here. I still love you. And I still talk to you, even when I feel like no one’s listening.
    15 min
  • Episode 366: Coloring
    Today I finished a coloring page I started in 2021 and it reminded me that it’s okay if some things take years. I committed to coloring 15 minutes a day, just to return to myself. I talked about building my startup, not having money for a contract manufacturer (yet), and reminding myself that the solution might already exist, it just hasn’t arrived yet. I’m not trying to live a small life. I want fun, freedom, and to build something real. I may not know how it all works yet, but I’m still dreaming big. And that counts.
    15 min
  • Episode 365: The Highs and Lows

    Today I treated my inner child to ice cream, a fountain Dr. Pepper, popcorn, Disney movies. I needed the comfort, and I gave it to myself without guilt… until I came home and was immediately shamed for it. I was told to “be quiet,” “be logical,” “stop being emotional.” But I’m done pretending I’m a robot to make others comfortable.

    This episode is real, raw, and full of what happens when you try to bring softness into a hard world.


    🎙️Thank you for listening. I love you. I’ll talk to you tomorrow.

    16 min
  • Episode 364: Busy Day

    Hey, my little potato, you beautiful soul. I love you.

    Today was packed! I met with my mentor, recorded an amazing podcast interview (2.5 hours total!), went to Zumba, did more coursework, made TikToks, and somehow still managed to feel like I didn’t do enough (classic me).

    I’m working on getting better at being with myself, not just by myself and so tomorrow I’m planning a movie date with my inner child. Cinderella, Mulan, popcorn, Dr. Pepper, you know, the works. Sometimes joy is found in the ordinary.

    Thanks for being here. I love you.

    16 min
  • Episode 363: Take 5

    Today I took five. Five survivor interviews confirmed for my school project and yes, I know it’s heavy, but this work matters.

    I also took a literal “take five” for myself and treated myself to a burger, browsed an overwhelming clearance center and bought three yellow watermelons because I can.

    Oh and I remembered to finally ask you: could you follow me on TikTok? I’ve never said that out loud before. I’m working on hitting 10K. It feels big.

    Someone told me I’ve been carrying a lot emotionally. I didn’t disagree. But just last night I asked the universe for a friend… and someone texted me today to check in. Full circle.

    https://www.tiktok.com/@livingwithgrac3?_t=ZT-8xvo22jXbN9&_r=1

    16 min
  • Episode 362: Ordinary Day

    Today was an ordinary day. I submitted my homework, showed up for myself, and went to Zumba. I overthought things a little (as usual), but I got it done. I’ve realized I really miss having an in person best friend. I have love around me, but there’s something about errands with a soul sister that hits different. I’m building structure in the middle of transition, and doing my best to honor the rhythm of my life by resting on Thursdays, submitting on Wednesdays and breathing in between. Also… pajama pants at H-E-B was a vibe.

    16 min
  • Episode 361: Full Circle

    Hey my little potato. In today’s episode, I share a major full circle moment in my healing journey. Years ago, my first affirmation was “I am enough” thanks to a Marissa Peer video. And now? I just applied to work with her as a life coach. Wild I know. But it reminded me how far I’ve come: from a place of doubt and scarcity to a place of courage and lived wisdom. I’m not perfect. But I’m proud. And I hope it encourages you to trust your path too.

    15 min

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