Y'all, I have had this realization this week that my confidence has disappeared...and I didn't even realize it! Okay, so I kind of felt it dwindling, but this past week, the week of my 29th birthday, I realized that the confidence I worked so hard to build over the past few years has slowly been slipping away. How did I realize this you ask? Through a series of sad days and a really low moment that same week. Those moments lead me to realize that sometimes, we need those low moments to bring us back into our best versions of ourselves. So if you're struggling with confidence right now or just need a relatable pep talk, here ya go!

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I’m back! Boy have I missed this podcast! There’s been so much going on since I last recorded. I had to explain what’s been going on, and of course the lessons learned. This episode is about being at a crossroad, knowing when to stick it out versus when it’s time to go. That’s where I've been for the past 2-3 months. Decision making is not my favorite thing. I’m sure you can agree that it is not always easy, so listen to this when you’re feeling like you need some help continuing or calling it off. And don’t forget, you got this!

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How many times have you heard someone else talk about the “thing that changed their life forever,” tried it yourself, and realized it wasn’t for you? Here’s the thing, I totally realize that this podcast is exactly that! But, the part that I really want everyone to understand is, we all come from different backgrounds, lifestyles, values, and upbringings. Our stories make us all unique, which, as you know is something we pride ourselves in here on the Trying Matters Podcast. But, how often are we trying to fit ourselves into the molds of what someone else had success with? Of course, I always encourage trying new things and seeing how those things work for us in the current season of life we are in, but that does not mean that the proposed solution by another is the end all be all! 

This episode is a reminder to grow and change, to try new things, and to learn from others' experiences, but to always remember to take stories from others with a grain of salt. This episode is about remembering that there is no “secret sauce” that will work for everyone in the exact same way. This episode is here to remind you to keep yourself individualized and do what works best for you! 

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Thinking about leaving the social media world? This episode is for you! Honestly, even if you haven’t been thinking about leaving social media platforms, this episode is about creating an awareness of your relationship with social media and the impact it has on your life. If you’ve been trying to chat with me via Instagram or Facebook and you’re wondering why I haven’t gotten back to you, this episode explains why! I’ve been off both platforms for 2 months, and there have definitely been some realizations. Now, I’m not saying everyone should eliminate social media from their lives, but this episode is all about paying attention to your habits, feelings, and purpose in relation to social media. I hope you love it and learn something new!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! It is 2025; it's a brand new year and a fresh start! Naturally, we all have these ideas and goals for this brand new 12 month period, so of course I decided to kick off the year by focusing on how to create and implement our hopes and dreams for this year! In this episode, I'm taking you through the steps of planning out your year and how to make it one you’re proud of by January 2026. We’re reflecting on our growth and achievements from 2024 and mapping out SMART goals for 2025. As always, I’m giving my real life examples and learning moments to help you, and future me, out as we step into our new year. Get your champagne and notebook, and let’s get started on creating one of our best years yet!

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I'm back! It's been a month since my last episode, so I figured I'd finally jump back in and record an episode for y'all. I couldn't think of better way to jump back in than to give y'all a life update on what's been going on, where I've been, and what lessons I've been learning! So, grab ya popcorn, because this episode is a full one with lots of info and crazy turns of events!

Heads up! This one is a REAL, real talk! Lately, both so many people in my life and I have been facing the challenge of "major change" and "transition period" in our lives. Realizing our new realities, the new season of our lives, and accepting the changes that are actively occurring around us, that are out of our control are causing some difficulty. Honestly, it’s really difficult to accept change, and it’s even harder to pivot when what used to work is no longer working. The other thing that I’ve been hearing and experiencing is the issue of overcommitting and the chaos that comes with it. When we say yes to one thing, we are saying no to another. Couple the many yeses with unaccepted change/reality you get a whole lot of self-doubt, exhaustion, and frustration! This episode digs into those concepts and what we can do to face those challenges. Hope you love it!

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Girl, just go!...On the trip, to the girls night, to the family holiday party! Y’all, having meaningful connections and relationships are what makes life fulfilling and fun! How many times have you said “no” to a fun time with people you enjoy being with because of logistics, made up stories about what you THINK will happen, or even because you’re afraid of what uncomfy thing MAY occur with that person you haven’t seen in forever? I know I have been guilty of all of these, so in this episode, we’re talking about the obstacles and giving the reasons why and how to go ahead and go do the fun things with the people you enjoy being around! 

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Y'all, here we go! Trying Matters's first major PIVOT! As you all know, I don't believe in doing things because we "should" or because someone else thinks what we do is a good idea. I have been in, what I feel, is the first major transitional phase of the podcast. I started this podcast as a hobby, which I hoped would turn into an entrepreneurial endeavor; however, as you'll hear in today's episode, my focus has now changed! What worked for me in the beginning, is no longer working. Today, I'm talking about how to keep focused on your priorities by changing up how you attack the plan of action to stay aligned with your purpose and passion for the things you are doing in life. Y'all know I always speak the truth about the realities of my life in hopes that you can learn from my experiences or for you to be right there alongside me as we figure life out together. This episode is 100% one of those episodes! I hope you love it and continue on this journey with me as I change things up with the pod!

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Today we are talking about jealousy! Just like Nick Jonas said, “I still get jealous,” but the part he did not tell us about is how to use jealousy as a tool rather than an uncomfortable feeling! Why do we get jealous? How can we use it to benefit us? What part of the story may we be missing when we feel jealousy come on? The grass is always greener on the other side, unless we learn the realities of the highlight reel that may be triggering our jealousy. This episode is short and sweet and dives into these ideas and questions, so give it a quick lil listen! Hope you love it!