Sometimes running away from our problems seems to be the answer right? What if I told you don't forget to stop & smell the roses? In this week's episode life decided to slap me upside the face & remind me that being grateful & present is IMPORTANT. When we are in a constant state of "what's next" we take everything we have for granted. Taking a moment to reflect on everything that has gotten you to this exact moment can bring you back to reality. So yes sto...
Apr 5, 2024
28 min
Live @ Treefort Music Fest on the mental health of musicians, artists, & creatives! If you weren't able to attend the show you can now listen to the live recording! But be sure to get your ass there next year ;) Joining me is the lead singer of Acid Tongue Guy Keltner, a psychedelic grunge Seattle-based band. Rahkeem a Boise local full-time DJ & Jesse Goodwin from the Boise local bands Cigs Inside & Bittermint. We dive into topics such as imposter syndrome, how to get invo...
Apr 1, 2024
43 min
Your environment is everything. From living in a toxic environment to officially living on my own has been a complete whirlwind. I go into depth on what the grieving process of leaving something toxic was like for me & what mental clarity & positive changes have happened now that I live alone. This episode is a reminder nothing lasts forever & you're always one decision away from changing your life. If you've ever been in a toxic living situation or live with yo...
Feb 15, 2024
44 min
Finally! It's beginning to feel like the early 2000s again where less makeup & more natural beauty is IN. I share my experience on how stepping away from fake hair, fake lashes, dressing for comfort & less makeup has completely changed my idea of beauty & how I feel about myself in a more positive way. I hope this episode inspires more women, men, gays & theys to embrace our quirks & what we view as our flaws is actually what makes us uniquely beautiful. xoxo...
Jan 9, 2024
18 min
I just wrapped up celebrating Pride 2023 & it was hands down my best Pride yet! I asked myself why & it hit me... I did the entire weekend SOBER! In this episode, I break down how my relationship with alcohol has severely changed within the last year & how I have been slowly weening myself away. There are a lot of reasons as to why I believe we drink but it got to a point where my anxiety/depression episodes were spiraling out of control due to hangovers & alcohol bring...
Sep 21, 2023
37 min
Part 3 is finally here! In the final series w Levi, he shares the story of his decision to finally leave the Mormon church & what the process what like in doing so. We discuss what his life was like after leaving which led to how he ultimately found himself & the search for his own happiness outside of organized religion. He gives advice to people who may currently be in a similar situation & tips in helping to find yourself/falling in love with yourself. I hope for e...
Aug 17, 2023
43 min
Why is it that every year when our birthday is nearing, we have an existential crisis? I call this, the birthday blues. In this week's episode, I discuss why I think this is. From the fear of aging, feeling like no one really cares or is excited for our birthday, seeing who are true friends are, or taking a look back over the year & feeling like we really haven't accomplished a goddamn thing. Whatever it may be we all experience it & I break it down in this episode as I had my...
Jul 20, 2023
27 min
It's one of the number one questions I get asked, "Why'd you leave LA?" I took a trip recently back to LA & had a huge epiphany while I was there, along with a trip down memory lane. In this episode, I share what my experience was like living in LA for almost 3 years & what I feel no one else REALLY talks about aside from the glitz & glamor. This episode is great for anyone who is considering moving to LA or in general. I share what I appreciate the most since leaving...
Jul 6, 2023
32 min
In PT 2- Levi shares very intimate details as to what led him to make the decision to go to conversion therapy & conversion therapy camp. He explains what his experience was like & what some of the exercises he & other camp attendees had to do while in this camp. We then talk about what his life was like after camp & the new journey of redemption he had ahead which included attending BYU & becoming a testimonial for an organization that promoted conversio...
May 11, 2023
1 hr 4 min
Levi Strasser, who is he? Why did I choose to have him on the podcast? Not only an incredibly dear friend of mine, he just filmed a documentary "Moved By Love" premiering at Sundance Next Year where he talks about his life growing up in the Mormon church, being gay, conversion therapy & so much more. In this PT 1 of 3 series- Levi gives us a better understanding of the Mormon religion/beliefs. What his childhood was like growing up religious & when he first initially knew he wa...
Apr 27, 2023
55 min
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