So it’s been almost seven months since “On When Shit Gets Messy” ... what the heck happened?! On this episode of Candid and Caffeinated I explain the hiatus and what you guys have to look forward to in Season 2! I missed y’all!!!

So shit got messy, I have been MIA, the world is in chaos, and we lost a super hero last night. Holy fuck! In this episode I chat about where I have been, what I’ve been up to, where I go from here, and the lessons and legacy left behind by Chadwick Boseman. Pull up a seat and strap in with something — you’ve been warned. olZkpYpeEL48zPuQoLdD

This episode tackles mental health awareness as it pertains to the Coronavirus pandemic in coordination with Mental Health Awareness Day. A special segment was added tackling post traumatic stress and the current events surrounding racism and police brutality.

It’s been 20 years since I was diagnosed with lupus and what a challenging journey this has been. Join me as I share my lupus story, talk about what lupus is and how it affects my daily life, the complexities of navigating lupus and coronavirus, and the resources available for those who desire to learn more.

I came across a quote by Kirsten Corley earlier this year with an observation about how we live our lives that stuck to me. In this episode I explore that quote, how it resonated with me, and ask you about “living your best life” versus “living your most authentic life”.

Death has a way of bringing about perspective. And when you are dealing with grief, which is just the price we pay for truly loving someone, it gets hard — and lonely. Pull up a seat, find something comfy, bring a drink, and let’s have the hard conversation.

Sometimes we go into the new year with high expectations and then — BAM. Shit ensues. And boy did no one, including myself, see this coming! Let’s talk about the things I was expecting for 2020 and how the ‘Rona said “yeah fuck that noise” lol.

Pull up a chair and let’s chat about what songs I had on constant replay in 2019!

In this episode I talk about some of the lessons I learned navigating the roller coaster of a year that was 2019. Come join me and see if these are lessons you have learned too!

Just a short intro episode about where Candid and Caffeinated came from and what you can expect when you tune in!