EMBRACE THE MADNESS

TW: car accident

We get vulnerable as HECK in this week's episode, where I explore my relationship with alcohol over the years. It's been something that has been a rollercoaster of wild twists and turns, and I'm getting to the point where I'm realizing that it's not benefitting me or my dreams any more. I share one of the most eye-opening experiences I've had, as well as some other incidents that have shown me the real side effects of alcohol on my body. If you have been having negative side effects with alcohol or you are looking for a way out, you are not alone, and it is totally possible for you to create the life you want to live where you feel safe, healthy, and in control.

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I catch up in this episode sharing how my last few months have been while navigating an evolving life. Traveling and playing festivals is exciting, but it's still very new to me and the person I am still becoming. I share some of my deepest and most vulnerable thoughts about how I've been experiencing a lot of the same feelings that come when we are grieving. And essentially, shedding our old skin is something worth grieving, especially when that part of us took care and made sure we stayed alive. I'm learning how to find grace in the grief and look at my transformation from a place of empowerment rather than fear. It's all a journey, and we go deep in this episode!

You'll hear about:

• my time traveling to play music festivals
• the newness of starting a business and becoming an ~entrepreneur~
• the shifts and changes that come with becoming a new you
• letting go of the bad habits and patterns we pick up along the way

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I am so excited to share with you something I’ve been working on the past few weeks. I’ve created a mini guide + workbook to support you while you RECHARGE YOUR REALITY.

I believe we all deserve a recharge, especially if we are feeling stuck, stagnant, or uninspired about life. I believe we all deserve to live a life we are happy with, proud of, and excited by.

That’s exactly why I created Recharge Your Reality, to guide you on your journey, your quest to level up your life. The best part of the whole thing? It’s only $5.55. 15+ pages of sharing my story, sharing a bit of my process, and guiding you through reflecting on your own life. Well, maybe there’s another best part of it. It’s 8-bit themed. So all of my fellow Nintendo nerds, this one’s for you. I grew up playing Nintendo, so it is a really special and meaningful part of my childhood, my life. I had so much fun creating this guide that was most definitely inspired by my times playing Super Mario Bros. 3 and The Legend of Zelda. Don’t even get me started on Tetris ;)

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Who is this workbook for?

• If you feel stuck or like nothing is really moving in your life
• If you have an any inkling of wanting to level up in your life
• If you are ready for the next level and you are looking for guidance and inspiration to take it all the way
• If you are tired of feeling bored and unfulfilled

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When we think about starting a brand or a business, we are so excited about bringing our idea to life. There is so much more behind the scenes, like posting on social media or sharing with friends, that goes on than we are aware of! In this episode, I share my thoughts on how I have had to pivot while building not only one brand, but two!! I host this podcast and I'm also an EDM artist, so I'm learning how to navigate running 2 social media accounts as well as all the details that follow. It's definitely an interesting adventure, but I wanted to share some of my experience in order to help you get a better understanding of some of the things to expect when building your own brand!

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When I look back on my life, I think about all the ways I've been playing small and hiding. By hiding, I mean not sharing my true self, my true interests, etc. Ever since I can remember, my sensitivity has been too much, my emotions have been too big, and I've had to change who I am in order to not be made fun of or fit in. Harden my heart, if you will.

As I'm getting older and peeling back the layers of the inauthentic mask I've created, I'm learning more about myself and my passions. The things that keep me up at night. Spirituality has always been something I've seen as other, as weird, as not normal. It seems everyone I've ever talked to has discredited astrology. Manifestation isn't real, magic isn't either. But I'm learning that I do have a strong, growing connection to the mystical, to the magical, the unseen. In this episode, I share about my journey uncovering and rediscovering my truth, as well as some of the reasons I feel it's been unsafe to share in our society.

Note: My mic switched modes in the last ~5 mins of the podcast, so you'll hear the audio change. I appreciate your understanding! Thankfully it was only the last bit and not the whole thing.

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I'm making the decision to move forward with starting a business!! Listen in this episode as I share my latest thoughts and ideas around working for myself, learning to trust myself and my vision and how I am excited to make change and impact on the world through sharing my gifts and building a business. It definitely feels like a long time coming, but I've also had to shed many a belief in order to get to the state of being I'm in today. Stay tuned for more updates on my new biz!

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Does anyone know what the heck is going on around here?! It seems like every day brings a new WTF moment, and it's getting almost unbearable. In this episode, I share about my own little bout of chaos and how I am using the archetypal wisdom of the Tower card, featured in many tarot decks. Not only does this card symbolize destruction and chaos, it also reminds us of the adage "out with the old, in with the new" and how we must get rid of the outdated systems so that we can create and build new framework that works for our needs. If you have been feeling the weight of the world, give this episode a listen so that you can remember your power and strength when all things seem to be crumbling around you.

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Ever wondered about my spiritual journey or what I think about religion?!! Well, this is the perfect episode for you! I recount the evolution of my experience, from being raised without religion, to going to Catholic school, to now practicing faith and trusting that I am divinely guided. It has definitely been an adventure, and I know it's sure to support you wherever you may be. Existence and God (or the lack thereof) is something that we universally experience in some way or another in our lives. It's especially challenging since we are our own unique individual selves trying to make sense of something that is so personal. Wherever you are in your journey, I support you and I am cheering for you.

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Our current reality feels like tragedy after tragedy, how do we keep on living when we are constantly in fear of danger? It's no easy task, especially when we are getting retriggered time and time again. We discuss the physiological impacts of news stories and media, as well as some ways to take our power back and self-soothe. If you have been struggling navigating the human experience recently, this episode serves as a reminder that you are safe, you are loved, and you are human and it's okay to feel.

Listen as we talk about:

• how chaos and danger affects our bodies
• how news stories and media are retraumatizing our nervous systems
• ways that we respond to trauma (fight, flight, freeze + fawn survival strategies)
• how living in a constant state of anxiety affects our functionality
• ways we can self-soothe to remind our brains that we are safe (even if it's only temporary)
• how we can take our power back in these situations
• ways we can promote change in our lives and communities

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I wasn't always confident enough to post on TikTok. Why is that? Why are we afraid to share our hearts? Why is it difficult to be our true selves? In this episode, I talk about my journey overcoming my fear of being seen and sharing my true silly self.

We discuss:

• how TikTok has helped me overcome my fear of being seen
• why sharing your authentic truth is SO important
• why we have a natural tendency to hide our vulnerabilities
• how I got into TikTok in the first place (after years of not)
• the importance of being vulnerable

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