Candid and Caffeinated
Candid and Caffeinated
Yaitza Rivera
Sipping through the shifts of life while diving into the messy, complex, and often unspoken aspects of grief and loss. Here, we challenge the notion that grief is solely tied to death, exploring how it permeates various life transitions, from relationships and identity shifts to dreams that no longer serve us. This is a place for honest conversations on grief, growth, and everything in between -- where anger, confusion, and vulnerability are not only accepted but embraced. So, grab your beverage of choice, settle into your coziest spot, and lets navigate the winding paths of healing together.
The Hiatus: Explained
So it’s been almost seven months since “On When Shit Gets Messy” ... what the heck happened?! On this episode of Candid and Caffeinated I explain the hiatus and what you guys have to look forward to in Season 2! I missed y’all!!!
May 30, 2021
27 min
On When Shit Gets Messy
So shit got messy, I have been MIA, the world is in chaos, and we lost a super hero last night. Holy fuck! In this episode I chat about where I have been, what I’ve been up to, where I go from here, and the lessons and legacy left behind by Chadwick Boseman. Pull up a seat and strap in with something — you’ve been warned. olZkpYpeEL48zPuQoLdD
Aug 29, 2020
46 min
On Mental Health Awareness
This episode tackles mental health awareness as it pertains to the Coronavirus pandemic in coordination with Mental Health Awareness Day. A special segment was added tackling post traumatic stress and the current events surrounding racism and police brutality.
May 31, 2020
41 min
On My 20 Year Lupus Warrior Anniversary
It’s been 20 years since I was diagnosed with lupus and what a challenging journey this has been. Join me as I share my lupus story, talk about what lupus is and how it affects my daily life, the complexities of navigating lupus and coronavirus, and the resources available for those who desire to learn more.
May 26, 2020
40 min
On the Pursuit of Happiness
I came across a quote by Kirsten Corley earlier this year with an observation about how we live our lives that stuck to me. In this episode I explore that quote, how it resonated with me, and ask you about “living your best life” versus “living your most authentic life”.
May 22, 2020
41 min
BONUS EPISODE - On Death, Loss, and Grief - The Conversation No One Wants to Have
Death has a way of bringing about perspective. And when you are dealing with grief, which is just the price we pay for truly loving someone, it gets hard — and lonely. Pull up a seat, find something comfy, bring a drink, and let’s have the hard conversation.
May 14, 2020
53 min
On 2020: Expectations Versus Reality
Sometimes we go into the new year with high expectations and then — BAM. Shit ensues. And boy did no one, including myself, see this coming! Let’s talk about the things I was expecting for 2020 and how the ‘Rona said “yeah fuck that noise” lol.
May 14, 2020
41 min
On The Top Songs on my 2019 Playlist
Pull up a chair and let’s chat about what songs I had on constant replay in 2019!
May 6, 2020
59 min
On The Lessons I Learned in 2019
In this episode I talk about some of the lessons I learned navigating the roller coaster of a year that was 2019. Come join me and see if these are lessons you have learned too!
May 6, 2020
42 min
On Candid and Caffeinated
Just a short intro episode about where Candid and Caffeinated came from and what you can expect when you tune in!
May 6, 2020
15 min
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