A new year is here — and with it, a fresh chance to reset with intention. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what I’m choosing to welcome in 2026, and what I’m finally ready to leave behind: old habits, limiting patterns, emotional weight, and versions of myself that no longer fit. This is your reminder that growth isn’t only about what you add — it’s also about what you release. I love you guys. Dm me for any questions: ca_Botti.

A personal reflection on 2025: the lessons that stayed, the mistakes that taught me more than I expected, and the intentions I’m carrying into the future. No formulas, no hustle talk. Just an honest pause to look back and move forward with more clarity. As always, thank you for being here. Please reach out to me if you ever need to chat. IG: ca_botti

A raw and real reflection on traveling solo through Asia, navigating unexpected illness abroad, and the surprising lessons that emerged about health, resilience, and celebrating personal victories along the way.

For many of us who grew up between two homes, heartbreak hits differently. In this conversation, we explore how early experiences with loss and instability can echo through adult relationships — and how awareness can become the first step toward healing.

In today's episode, we sit down with Marc Hernandez, a Puerto Rican fitness professional with 17 years of experience in the industry. Born in the Bronx and raised in Queens, NYC, Marc has dedicated his career to helping people transform their health and fitness. Today, he serves as the Regional Director for F45 Training in the DC area, overseeing three studios: Columbia Heights, Silver Spring, and U Street.

Together, we dive into fitness, mental health, and the power of community—exploring how physical training can be more than just exercise, but also a path to resilience, confidence, and connection. Marc shares his perspective on building sustainable habits, maintaining balance, and why community support is essential for lasting change.

Stay connected with Marc on Instagram: @lavidaricade_marcos

For those who wish to extend support to Marc’s mom, you can contribute through the GoFundMe link here: https://gofund.me/d3e460adb. Any amount is deeply appreciated

This year taught me one powerful truth: if you’re not willing to change, you’ll stay stuck. In this episode, I share the three shifts that transformed my life and helped me grow through challenge and uncertainty. From deepening my spiritual practice, to reshaping my environment, to redefining the relationship I have with myself—these changes made me stronger, more grounded, and more at peace.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in heartbreak, loss, or life transitions, this conversation is for you.

What if the only thing standing between you and your full potential… is clarity?

In this transformative episode, we go beyond the surface-level motivation and dive deep into what it really takes to activate your highest self. We explore the shift from asking “why” to embracing “how”—from overthinking your purpose to actually living it.

Love you guys, and, as always, I’m here for you.

I decided to come to Italy on a solo trip for a mix of personal and practical reasons—but most of all, for myself.

Lately, I’ve felt a strong pull to reconnect with me—outside of work, outside of expectations, outside of noise. I’ve been craving stillness, reflection, and the kind of presence that only comes when you’re truly alone with your thoughts. This trip is my way of honoring that need.

Interestingly, the logistics just seemed to click. Flights aligned, accommodations became available, and my schedule opened up in a way that made this feel less like a coincidence and more like a sign. It felt like the universe saying, “Go.”

So I did.

Right now, I’m focused on soaking in every detail—the language, the food, the quiet moments between stops. I’m learning to slow down, to be present, and to let this trip shape me in ways I didn’t even expect.

This is more than a vacation. It’s a pause, a reset, and a promise to listen to myself a little more closely.

As always, please feel free to reach out to me at ca_botti for any questions and stay tuned for part II!

Later, the Coffee Gets Cold is a reminder that waiting can cost us everything. In this podcast, we explore the courage it takes to listen to your inner voice, follow your dreams, and begin again—no matter where you are in life. Through reflections, raw conversations, and mindful practices rooted in the connection between the mind, body, and soul this episode invites you to stop postponing your purpose. Because “later” isn’t promised—and your life deserves to be lived now, while the coffee is still warm.

When was the last time you sucked at something? Really—think about it. Maybe it was a new job, a new hobby, or stepping into something totally unfamiliar. I believe the world is split into two kinds of people: those who are willing to fail, start over, and pivot—and those who are so afraid of failing, they never even try.

I don’t want to live that way.

And because of that, I’ve made peace with being uncomfortable. With doing things scared. Because in the discomfort, in the missteps and messy beginnings—that’s where growth lives. That’s where resilience is born. And that resilience? It makes life richer, deeper, more worth it.

So don’t be afraid to start over. Don’t fear making the 'wrong' choice—if there even is such a thing. Do it scared. Do it messy. Do it wrong. But do it.

Some people never get that far.

If this hit home, or if you just want to talk, DM me on Instagram at @ca_botti. I’d love to hear your story. I love you.