Hope on Road

Hey, what’s up??

Hello??

Damn, is this thing on..??

Well, here it goes.. so after nearly a year and a half away from the what seemed like a permanent mic drop, I’m back with a renewed sense of purpose and a heart full of vulnerability.

The last time my voice filled these airwaves was in May 2023, as I ventured out west, unaware of where life would take me next. Since then, life has tested me, challenged me, and pushed me to my limits, but it has also laid the groundwork for something lasting and real.

In this episode, I first want to reflect on the shame I’ve carried about stepping away, breaking my own promise to keep going, and the fear of being unheard in a world that seems to listen to everyone but me. Yet, I’m here again because I realize that even if just one person connects with these words, it’s worth it.

This podcast isn’t just for the world.. it’s for me, too. It’s about showing up, embracing the messiness of life, and committing to the journey, no matter how uncertain. I hope this marks the start of something built on a solid foundation.. one that will last far beyond my lifetime.

To anyone who’s ever felt like giving up or starting over, this one’s for you.

Welcome back to Hope. Welcome back to the road.

“Are you ready for commitment?”

“Or do you still want to play games?”

The questions I have been asking myself these days. So basically I was ready to just quit podcasting. It was another comparison tactic I began to use. Even though I have content, I still hesitate with the follow through.I have experienced a lot even since the last episode in February.I just need to let the imposter syndrome to leave my head.It’s been a year so I am committing to the first thing ever have fully committed to.

Welcome to SZN 2 of the Hope on Road. Podcast Series!All that is for us in life is and always has been ours.

Go out and reach for it.

Own it.

It’s yours..Darling.

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Side A [0:00- 1:18:44]

• ​For the ASTRo enthusiasts, Side A is all you.

Listen to what I have learned about my ascendant/ rising sign in Scorpio, all in connection to..

The nature of my own personality and the energy through each day building a higher level of self awareness.

• ​Sun / Moon / Rising Scorpio placements.
• ​Drake. 6 God. Her Loss.
• ​The Scorpion and the Frog fable.
• ​Drive [2011] film.

Listen to Side A [01:46- 07:07] for a free verse poem I had written back in Dec. 2021.

“scorpion” by brand kenyon

A piece from my first, self-published book of poems titled, rock, paper, scissors. Available soon.

Some of my written work is uploaded on the Poetizer App.

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Side B [1:18:44- 2:20:45]

The Holistic & Psychological perspective “side.”

I feel this is the most concise and easy information to share in regards to actually understanding and being able to apply and put into practice.

For not only just my own journey but also yours as well if it helps you on your own path to emotional maturity and healing.

Boundaries

• ​What are boundaries?
• ​How do I set boundaries so that I can foster/attract safe, authentic relationships?

Make sure to remember & be mindful not to sacrifice self over other people that try to cross those set boundaries.

What I have put into practice with establishing healthy boundaries from my own journey so far.

Respond rather than react when faced with uncomfortable situations if and when your boundaries are crossed.

Attachment Theory

• ​Secure attachment style.
• ​The 3 insecure attachment styles.

The start of my understanding of what I have learned & discerned through information on this theory from multiple holistic psychologists, Em Rata’s take on her podcast episode, and the Attachment Theory Project website.

I get raw about my mental health the past few months, how my thoughts and ideations get to the lowest.. while still maintaining hope.

I get real about my experience with the attachment style I believe I fall under just by being aware of what the universe is showing me (through sexual drive with these Grindr hookups and all.. yay! Go Gay!)

Are you curious about your possible attachment style? Learn more about attachment styles and what you can do to show up better for yourself and your relationships.

Take the FREE QUIZ by clicking the link below! 

The Attachment Project Attachment Style

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Happy MLK Day! Happy NEW YEAR!

Welcome to a fresh start with a never before seen year… 2023.

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with family, friends, and loved ones.

I hope you were able to find the space to decompress as we transitioned into a new year full of new opportunities.

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I have a new episode in continuation in this four part -ish series I started creating the end of October into the end of 2022!

This is just a bonus that’s from the heart.. a little sweet & a little spicy welcome into a new year of new and exciting content.

I’m excited to share with you as I first tie up the loose ends of last year.

Thanks so much for tuning in!

Much love and many blessings this NEW YEAR.

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Somewhere before the Partial Solar Eclipse in Scorpio (and a few days after the Total Lunar Full Moon Eclipse in Taurus) I found stillness.

This an episode that gives ASTRO context for those interested, curious, and skeptical to see how this magical art & science continues to grow and help me forge my own path.

The astrological atmosphere during the creation of this episode has been rather gracious as I continue to connect deeper with the energy to grow, question, and live from the heart.

This is the episode, again, on releasing fears and being forgiving & compassionate to the self-loathing side of our nature.This is part of the “what you had and what you gain” when you instill boundaries and lose the things are expressions of the culmination of the ideas and truth uncovered in my own life.

Knowing how and when to organize to present the past weeks have been a challenge as I learn to integrate consistency the way that it works for me that differs from what society or other podcasters might give advice on.

This episode and the next two are about what I have lost & gained by forming boundaries with relationships, energy, and myself.This is the knowledge of how I applied the energy to the expansion of this podcast.

Change and transformation is always happening to me as my awareness grows as does this outlet to share my journey will do so.That will be one thing forever consistent as a creative finding and using my voice.

Since the October 21, 2022 release of Taylor Swift’s new album, Midnights, I been working  with the emotions (no matter how obscure) that surfaced by the eclipse season and energy as of late.This album was released on the last day of Libra SZN before moving into to the SZN of Scorpio is interesting as well.

“Go for It—Connect 4?”

Welcome to the next chapter in the journey.

Something always felt missing—a hunger not just for success or stability, but for connection. Real connection. The kind that reflects your soul back to you in a glance, a conversation, or a moment of shared silence.

In this episode, I introduce a trilogy of reflections I began recording between October 21 and November 15, 2022. Together, they explore how the search for connection—first with others, and ultimately with myself—has shaped my creative process, identity, and spiritual outlook.

From childhood games to internal battles, from pop culture obsessions to moments of doubt and perseverance, this arc is about rebuilding from the inside out. I reflect on what it means to grow up without certain forms of guidance—like trust, discipline, and self-worth—and how reconnecting with my inner child has helped me reclaim those missing pieces.

This isn’t about religion or dogma, trends or tribes—it’s about something deeper than belief. It’s about remembering the current that’s always been flowing beneath it all.

The connection to all things.

Much love.

Book recommendation: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself • By Michael A. Singer