It's Upgrade Season

Hey babes, Welcome back to the pod!

Have you ever felt like your head is just full—not in a productive way, but in a way that feels like noise? Well this is me RN.

So I have decided to do a social media break - this is not from a place of burnout, but a desire for a reset, similar to doing a “Dry January” for social media.

This isn’t about negativity or cutting people off—it’s about realignment and creating space for what actually matters.

Have a listen and let me know your thoughts on my decision for a detox.

See you soon,

Alex xox

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We’ve been sold two extremes: either you're constantly grinding to prove your success, or you're fully immersed in the soft girl aesthetic—baking bread, homeschooling, and embracing the trad-wife lifestyle. But real success isn’t just about how much you accomplish; it’s about how you feel while accomplishing it.

In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to embrace your soft girl era without sacrificing productivity. How can you create a life that feels gentle and fulfilling while still making progress on your goals? Let’s talk about finding that balance—because success should feel good, not just look good.

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Hey babes! Welcome back to the pod.

I recently read a book which CHANGED my life. Its becoming a running joke because I have been telling EVERYONE that they have got to read this book. So of course i'm bringing it to the pod.

For your chance to win a copy of this life changing book share a screenshot or photo of you listening to this episode on IG and tag me @iamalexandriamaria and @itsupgradeseason in + I’ll be choosing one of you to send a copy of the book to!

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Hey babes, welcome back to the pod!

I feel like I’ve done a lot of episodes in the past about making more friends, building friendships but this is the first time I’ve spoken about having LESS friends.

I wanted to share this episode because the more I embrace this phase of my life, the more things shift for me + I would love to know am I the only one? Or is this a shared experience? Send me a DM or vote on the poll + lemme know your thoughts on this. 

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Hey babes, welcome back to the pod. Today, I’m sharing my diagnosis journey….the relief and challenges of finally understanding myself.

Okay so I saw Tayla Blue talking about  Glow Downuary and it just *spoke* to me

She was talking about being intentionally ugly (her words not mine she's obviously stunning) so could glow back up later in the year + I was like *THIS* is the content I’ve been craving, so today I'm taking you with me on my glow down plan!

See you on the pod,

Alex

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Hey babes! Happy Monday.

In this episode I share 34 life lessons i've learned by age 34. I cover a range of topics including the importance of letting go, the value of rest, and the role of setting boundaries as an act of self-love.

Can't wait for you to join me on this one.

Alex

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In this juicy Friday Wine Down episode, I spill all the tea on why January doesn’t need to be flashy to be game-changing.

From my epic 34th birthday surprise to my newfound obsession with microneedling and energy healing, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes strategies to set yourself up for success—without burning out.

See you on the pod,

Alex

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Self Care January Links

Angie Episode

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Self Care Space by Phoebe Greenacre

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