Addiction is one of the most misunderstood and controversial topics in today's world. Is it a disease? A choice? A coping mechanism? In this episode, we're joined by April as she shares her deeply personal story of addiction, recovery, relapse, and ultimately rebuilding her life.Together, we dive into the realities that often get left out of the conversation—the struggles behind sobriety, the triggers that still exist, the impact addiction has on motherhood and family relationships, and what it truly takes to start over after setbacks.April opens up about her lowest moments, the lessons she learned through relapse, and how she's working every day to create a life she's proud of. This is an honest, raw conversation about resilience, accountability, healing, and the power of second chances.Whether you've personally battled addiction, love someone who has, or simply want a deeper understanding of the human side of recovery, this episode offers a perspective that deserves to be heard.Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions surrounding addiction, substance abuse, relapse, and recovery.

Tired + Triggered Host, Jordan.. sits down with book author C.M. Byrd, the author behind three powerful books, The Bitter and The Bold, Failed and Derailed, and her newest release The Jaded and The Just. Diving into her trauma, how she used her healing journey to write, and diving into most asked questions! Find her books on Amazon!

Tired + Triggered Host, Jordan.. sits down with book author C.M. Byrd, the author behind three powerful books, The Bitter and The Bold, Failed and Derailed, and her newest release The Jaded and The Just. Diving into her trauma, how she used her healing journey to write, and diving into most asked questions! Find her books on Amazon!

After taking a much‑needed break to catch up with life (and maybe my laundry), your favorite chaotic narrators returned. In this episode, we’re diving into everything that’s been happening behind the scenes.. what I’ve been juggling, what I’ve been avoiding, and what finally pushed me to hit the pause button before life hit me back. And yes… we’re also addressing the rumors. The whispers. The group‑chat theories. The “I heard from someone who heard from someone” energy.

This episode handed the mic to you. We’re unpacking the very real, experience of overstimulation and the triggers that send our nervous systems into overdrive. Also diving into some anonymous story time.

In this deeply personal episode, we’re opening the door to a conversation on what it’s like to be raised in an environment shaped by addiction—how it affects the way you love, trust, cope, and see yourself—and the moment you realize you’re allowed to rewrite the story. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of your family’s past while trying to build a healthier future, this conversation is for you. You’re not alone, and you’re not broken—you’re the turning point.

In this episode, we’re unpacking everything we’re leaving behind in 2025—old habits, tired mindsets, chaotic situationships, and any vibe that no longer serves our main‑character era. Then we’re manifesting the glow‑up: the intentions, routines, boundaries, joy, softness, ambition, and delulu‑but‑productive energy we’re carrying into 2026. Think of this as your annual reset with your favorite internet friends hyping you up.

Let's unleash and stop being so serious. We wanted to unpack some laughter and loosen up a bit after touching on some serious topics. Let's giggle together besties. 

Healing isn't always loud and sometimes trauma you buried comes clawing its way back up to the surface. We are talking about healing in silence, facing things we ignored for so long, and the strength needed to do the work without performing it for anyone. If you've felt like you were falling apart when you thought things were doing better, this is for you.

In this episode, we are diving into the complex space where culture, policy, and personal experiences collide. Immigration is becoming more than a political headline, it has become identity and lived reality. We are navigating two perspectives, at once. Discussing how we can hold your political beliefs AND still lead with compassion, how real families are being impacted, and why this conversation is far bigger than party lines. We are taking politics out of it and trying to bring humanity back in.