Sometimes running away from our problems seems to be the answer right? 
What if I told you don't forget to stop & smell the roses?
In this week's episode life decided to slap me upside the face  & remind me that being grateful & present is IMPORTANT. 
When we are in a constant state of "what's next" we take everything we have for granted. Taking a moment to reflect on everything that has gotten you to this exact moment can bring you back to reality. 
So yes stop & smell the roses & realize everything up until this exact moment was meant to be, enjoy it!

xoxo
Twigz

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Live @ Treefort Music Fest on the mental health of musicians, artists, & creatives!
If you weren't able to attend the show you can now listen to the live recording! But be sure to get your ass there next year ;) 

Joining me is the lead singer of Acid Tongue Guy Keltner, a psychedelic grunge Seattle-based band. Rahkeem a Boise local full-time DJ & Jesse Goodwin from the Boise local bands Cigs Inside & Bittermint.

We dive into topics such as imposter syndrome, how to get involved in the music scene, what keeps them motivated & passionate through hard times as a creative & a lot more! 
This episode is great for anyone in the creative world looking for some inspiration. 
I'm super proud of this episode<3 I hope y'all enjoy.
See you next year!
xoxo 
Twigz 

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Your environment is everything. 
From living in a toxic environment to officially living on my own has been a complete whirlwind.  
I go into depth on what the grieving process of leaving something toxic was like for me & what mental clarity & positive changes have happened now that I live alone. 
This episode is a reminder nothing lasts forever & you're always one decision away from changing your life. If you've ever been in a toxic living situation or live with your parents & feel completely stuck, lost, or down about yourself, this episode is for you. 

xoxo 
Twigz

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Finally! It's beginning to feel like the early 2000s again where less makeup & more natural beauty is IN. 
I share my experience on how stepping away from fake hair, fake lashes, dressing for comfort & less makeup has completely changed my idea of beauty & how I feel about myself in a more positive way.
I hope this episode inspires more women, men, gays & theys to embrace our quirks & what we view as our flaws is actually what makes us uniquely beautiful.  

xoxo 
Twigz

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I just wrapped up celebrating Pride 2023 & it was hands down my best Pride yet! I asked myself why & it hit me... I did the entire weekend SOBER!

In this episode, I break down how my relationship with alcohol has severely changed within the last year & how I have been slowly weening myself away.  There are a lot of reasons as to why I believe we drink but it got to a point where my anxiety/depression episodes were spiraling out of control due to hangovers & alcohol bringing them forth. 

I now live a sober life & LOVE IT.  I share the positive effects I have personally experienced since I stopped drinking both physically/mentally. I also share my fun tricks that I do while I'm out to still enjoy myself, feel involved in the party & help with my social anxiety. 

This episode isn't to shame anyone for drinking or make anyone feel less than.  I am sharing this episode to empower others who may be sober curious & have been wanting to take the plunge. I am a prime example that being sober is possible, fun & incredibly sexy too!

xoxo
Twigz

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Part 3 is finally here!

In the final series w Levi, he shares the story of his decision to finally leave the Mormon church & what the process what like in doing so. 
We discuss what his life was like after leaving which led to how he ultimately found himself & the search for his own happiness outside of organized religion. 
He gives advice to people who may currently be in a similar situation & tips in helping to find yourself/falling in love with yourself.
I hope for everyone who has kept up with this series has found Levi's story inspiring & impactful, no matter who you are or what walk of life you come from. 
Please remember you are not alone & you can always start again.
I love you Levi- i am so proud of you <3 

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Why is it that every year when our birthday is nearing, we have an existential crisis?

I call this, the birthday blues.
In this week's episode, I discuss why I think this is. From the fear of aging, feeling like no one really cares or is excited for our birthday, seeing who are true friends are, or taking a look back over the year & feeling like we really haven't accomplished a goddamn thing. 

Whatever it may be we all experience it & I break it down in this episode as I had my yearly birthday blues on my birthday recently.

I hope this episode helps us better understand why birthdays bring up so many feelings for us & a good reminder were not alone in those feelings.

Birthdays can suck & but they don't always have to.

I hope yall enjoy!
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It's one of the number one questions I get asked, "Why'd you leave LA?"

I took a trip recently back to LA & had a huge epiphany while I was there, along with a trip down memory lane. 
In this episode, I share what my experience was like living in LA for almost 3 years & what I feel no one else REALLY talks about aside from the glitz & glamor. 
This episode is great for anyone who is considering moving to LA or in general. I share what I appreciate the most since leaving LA & what I would look out for/consider if I were to ever move again. 
Most importantly choosing to live in a place that is good for your mental health above all!

Enjoy,
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In PT 2- 
Levi shares very intimate details as to what led him to make the decision to go to conversion therapy & conversion therapy camp. 
He explains what his experience was like & what some of the exercises he & other camp attendees had to do while in this camp. 
We then talk about what his life was like after camp & the new journey of redemption he had ahead which included attending BYU & becoming a testimonial for an organization that promoted conversion therapy. His testimonial was seen & heard by over 100,000 + people which led him to suffer mentally from his own internal struggles & who he knew he still was.  
Levi comments on what he thinks of conversion therapy now & how it has & continues to affect others tragically. 
Trigger warnings for this episode again- 

I hope you guys enjoy
xoxo 
Twigz

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Levi Strasser, who is he? Why did I choose to have him on the podcast? 
Not only an incredibly dear friend of mine, he just filmed a documentary "Moved By Love" premiering at Sundance Next Year where he talks about his life growing up in the Mormon church, being gay, conversion therapy & so much more.

In this PT 1 of 3 series- Levi gives us a better understanding of the Mormon religion/beliefs. What his childhood was like growing up religious & when he first initially knew he was gay. He explains the struggles he went through fighting the idea of him being gay while also being a devoted Mormon. He tells his coming out story & the shunning that went along with it from people close to him. The rebelling he then played into which then led him to run back to the church for his repentance journey which ultimately led to a church mission & conversion therapy. 

This will be an incredibly heavy series & I want to preface there are trigger warnings for these episodes. 
I hope you find his story profound as I did.

xoxo 
Twigz 

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