What happens when everyone is talking, but no one feels understood?

This episode of Lett’s Talk was inspired by the Netflix series Can You Translate Love and explores the quiet frustration behind miscommunication, silence, and emotional disconnect.

No advice. No spoilers. Just an honest conversation about connection, boundaries, and learning how to protect your peace.

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This episode is personal and honest.

We’re talking about parenting, toxic relationships, co-parenting, and breaking cycles for the sake of our kids.

I share my experience as a parent, the mistakes I’ve made, what I’ve learned, and why choosing better matters. Staying “for the kids” isn’t always love, and sometimes protecting them means facing ourselves and getting help.

This is my point of view, not advice. If you’re in an unsafe situation, please seek professional support.

In this episode, we talk about selfish behavior, boundaries, and the importance of self-reflection — gently and honestly. This conversation isn’t about blaming others, but about understanding patterns, checking ourselves too, and learning how to protect our peace without losing our heart.

We explore what it looks like to give without overgiving, care without carrying everything, and choose softness while still setting limits. If you’ve ever felt drained, overlooked, or conflicted about stepping back from certain relationships, this episode is for you.

I’d love to hear your perspective, so feel free to share your thoughts or reach out if you’d like to be part of a future conversation.

Until the next episode,

Lett’s talk again.

In this light, fun episode of Lett’s Talk, I check in with Army about BTS being more active after enlistment, the March 20 comeback, concert memories, and the collective stress of tour season. I also share how stepping out of my comfort zone at cupsleeve events led to building a BTS community here in San Diego.

If you’re Army, love BTS, or just enjoy K-pop and good vibes, come find us:

IG: @sd_bangtan_army

FB: San Diego Bangtan Army

How long have you been Army — and how many concerts are you trying to get tickets for? 😌💜

In this light, fun episode of Lett’s Talk, I check in with Army about BTS being more active after enlistment, the March 20 comeback, concert memories, and the collective stress of tour season. I also share how stepping out of my comfort zone at cupsleeve events led to building a BTS community here in San Diego.

If you’re Army, love BTS, or just enjoy K-pop and good vibes, come find us:

IG: @sd_bangtan_army

FB: San Diego Bangtan Army

How long have you been Army — and how many concerts are you trying to get tickets for? 😌💜

Happy New Year 🤍 and welcome to the first episode of 2026.

In this episode, Julie and I sit down for a real, grounded conversation about friendship, travel, and the experiences that shape us along the way. We talk about growth, perspective, and navigating life while staying connected to ourselves and the people who matter.

This conversation was recorded with intention — not perfection — and felt like the right way to start the new year.

If this episode resonates with you, please take a moment to review, share, and follow to stay current with Lett’s Talk. Your support helps these conversations continue and reach the people who need them.

Thank you for listening and for being part of this journey.

This is just the beginning.

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Christmas doesn’t have to be stressful, expensive, or full of expectations.

In this fun and honest end-of-December episode, I talk about Christmas etiquette, gift expectations, not overspending, and why holiday manners really come down to common sense.

We cover teaching kids gratitude instead of entitlement, saying no without guilt, protecting your peace during the holidays, and why working the day after Christmas is… a lot. I also wrap up my birthday month, reflect on December, and tease a special conversation coming in January to kick off the new year.

If you’re ready to enjoy the holidays without pressure — and not be that person — this episode is for you.

This December episode is my most personal one yet.

As I turn 44, I’m looking back at the girl I was, the woman I became, and the version of myself I’m still growing into.

I talk about everything —

being a teenage mom, co-parenting through three very different dynamics, navigating family distance, losing myself, finding myself again, and the healing that reshaped my life over the last four years.

I open up about hitting rock bottom, the moment I questioned everything, and how BTS unexpectedly helped me shift my mindset and rebuild from the inside out.

I also share the truth about growth, boundaries, financial struggle, becoming happy even while still figuring things out, building community, choosing myself, and why peace matters more than perfection.

At the end of the episode, I leave you with a few reflection questions — gentle prompts to help you look at your own year, your habits, your boundaries, and the version of yourself you’re becoming.

There’s so much about me I want to share,

but I can’t fit everything into one episode —

so this is just the beginning.

And if you’d like to be a guest on a future episode, DM me.

Lett’s talk.

Until the next episode,

Lett’s talk again.

Jai yen yen.

A Thanksgiving bonus episode with my POV and a little holiday advice — Friendsgiving chaos, potluck etiquette, and the family energy we don’t need this season. Let’s talk bringing something and actually leaving it, keeping drama off the dinner table, and remembering that everything truly comes down to clear communication.

If you’re unsure about something… ask.

If you don’t know what to bring… ask.

And when it comes to leftovers — hosts don’t mind sharing, but let them be the ones to say, “Take some home!” Not you packing a to-go plate like you’re clocking out of a shift.

Whether you’re hosting, attending, or choosing peace from home, this episode is your funny-but-real reminder to stay respectful, be grown, and protect your holiday energy.

Lett’s talk again. Jai yen yen.

This podcast is new to me, and I’m learning as I go — but here’s the real reason I created Lett’s Talk. A space for honest conversations, growth, boundaries, healing, and late-night-talk energy.

If you vibe with me, thank you. 🤍