Today we talk about the many reasons why you should raise your dating standards but what does it ACTUALLY mean to claim your power? You are not somebody’s backup plan! I share what I do to remember my worth and the shift that can happen when you learn how to show up for yourself and not tolerate shitty behavior. Once you love yourself so fucking much, you’ll attract someone that matches your love!

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One of the questions I get in my DM’s regularly is: Am I doing the right thing by staying in this situationship? As always, no pressure to jump out of a situationship if you’re loving where you’re at but if you want to address the pros and cons, we are talking expectations, standards, communication and genuine happiness. If your happiness is being compromised right now, remember that you deserve unconditional love and you are amazing! Thanks for listening!

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If you’re dating a person based on a conceptualized version of them vs. the person they are consistently showing you that they are, I’ve been there. Today I am sharing my challenging experience with a narcissist and what I learned from it. Once you understand narcissistic personalities then start to turn inward to examine your worth, your transformation can begin!

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I got a DM that hit hard: How do you make friends to easily in NYC? Just like other relationships, female friendships can be toxic. If you always gravitate toward masculine energy, maybe you can relate to this. A lot of what I have experienced in the social media space has been superficial, but in this episode you’ll hear about how I balance surrounding myself with genuine, empowering people and wondering, am I the problem?

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If you’re ready to receive someone into your life, this story may inspire you manifest it. Once, after listening to a podcast suggesting manifesting a love by writing a letter, I immediately met a new person. It’s easy to match someone’s energy for too long and lose yourself. Instead, you can use your positive thoughts to manifest someone that you can be your true self with.

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Feeling cozy and celebrating the holidays with a significant other is such a great feeling but when I realized that I will likely be alone for the holidays this year... the anxiety spiral began. If you’re feeling left out during the holiday season, I share some tips what can shift your perspective. You’re welcome to feel your feelings but if you’re ready to embrace this season in a new way, focusing on being alone can be a super positive experience!

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I am constantly flooded with this question: Do all men come back? If you’re in a waiting period right now, this episode validates all of the feelings that come along with that. Sharing from my personal experience in situationships and relationships, I talk about how to assess if this is a connection worth exploring and if it is, how to become a magnet. Either way, know that you deserve a healthy and amazing love and that the universe has got you!

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This episode is probably my favorite one yet, because it’s going to teach you how to TAKE YOUR POWER BACK after a bad breakup. It’s so easy to lose yourself in a toxic relationship, and this episode covers everything you need to know about claiming who you are again and focusing on healthy ways to heal. You know you’re unstoppable and you have all the power you need within yourself; it’s just about finding it again. I’ve got you covered.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! For all of you fellow witches out there, I know this day is very special to you because it is to me. This episode is going to be different. I’m diving into a crazy story about how my mom was almost murdered while she was pregnant with me. I’ll also be covering my best manifestation tips and practices for this spooky season. PS - if you have any fun Halloween plans, DM me on instagram @Lyss. I would love to hear what you’re up to tonight.

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Today's episode is going to talk about COMPARISON and why there is no point in ever comparing yourself to anyone else. In the world of social media, it is so difficult sometimes to pull yourself away from what everyone else is doing. The truth is, most of what you see isn't real. I also talk about my personal experiences dealing with social media and the reality of what I've been through. Let's dive into this together.

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