You Might As Well
You Might As Well
Alex Robaina
You might as well pull up a chair because we're about to get deep! I'm Alex, I'm a Registered Nurse, and I'm bringing you along on my journey towards becoming the best version of myself physically and mentally, without giving in to my perfectionistic tendencies. I'm talking authenticity, mental health, holding and letting go of relationships, fears and anxieties, my relationship with food and diet culture - nothing is off limits! I want women everywhere to hear my story that's still being written and take the things that are working for me and be able to apply it in the parts of their lives that they feel aren't working for them. Most importantly, I want you to feel like you are not alone, but even more so to feel like you have a friend in me. I'm here for you babes! Catch me here Wednesdays on the You Might As Well podcast!Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youmightaswell
You Might As Well PIVOT! - changing career paths, limiting beliefs, and why I'm quitting nursing
Welcome back! Thanks for stopping by :) Today, I'm talking about the pressure I've placed on myself to have a 'perfect' career at a young age and how society's expectations play a role in this. I'm reflecting on the challenges of job hopping, job dissatisfaction, and the importance of finding a career that aligns with my passions and values. Also going to be giving you some insight on my plans to try entrepreneurship! If you're struggling with job dissatisfaction, changing careers, or limitin...
Aug 2, 2023
34 min
You Might As Well Play Catch-Up - life updates, why I dropped off the face of the Earth and mindset goals until further notice
Surprise!! I haven’t abandoned you completely, friends :’) I’m back after a 2 month break with a fresh new episode for ya, and I thought it would be nice to play catch up! Today I’m talking about what I’ve been up to, why I took a much-needed sabbatical, and my thoughts for the future of the pod. Glad to be back! "If you sit down with yourself and you're really honest with yourself, did you actually try your hardest or did you just tell yourself that you tried your best so that you coul...
Jul 19, 2023
30 min
You Might As Well Keep Calm and Push - labor & delivery nurses gone rogue and discussing "natural" birth, feat. special guest Doula Daniels RN
Top of the mornin’ to ya! Today, I’m sitting down with a dear friend of mine who decided to chase after her dreams regardless of what she’s been told. Marica Daniels is an RN, doula and childbirth educator here in Miami who I had the pleasure of working with back during my inpatient days. This episode started out with a discussion on western medicine vs. holistic therapies and somehow turned into a business podcast then back to our experience as Labor & Delivery nurses… It was a whirlwind...
May 3, 2023
48 min
You Might As Well Have a Good Cry - Learning to accept and process big feelings and why crying rocks
Today's episode was recorded straight outta therapy. I had some really heavy feelings last week of inadequacy and worthlessness, particularly surrounding my career and my future. In this episode, I'm sharing how I processed these feelings during therapy, where I discovered that I had a negative connotation around crying and that I felt I needed to have it all together and be "perfect." If you have a hard time embracing your emotions and vulnerability, this episode is for you. I'll remind you ...
Apr 26, 2023
16 min
You Might As Well Make Lemonade - on the newest social media app, Lemon8
Anyone else experimenting with the latest social media app that’s got everyone in a frenzy? Today I’m chatting about what you can expect from Lemon8, a new content-creating platform created by none other than TikTok’s baby daddy + CEO. I was curious, so I downloaded it and posted a couple of times, but the jury’s still out on whether or not this is going to be a long-term thing for me. “I am seeing a lot of trending hashtags on this app such as #normalpeople and #unaesthetic which I LOVE beca...
Apr 19, 2023
21 min
You Might As Well Be Still, My Heart - How to be present and mindful on vacation
Here’s a quick one for ya! I went on vacay recently and have noticed with recent trips that there’s a common occurrence: I have a hard time really being present and soaking in the moments, which makes it go by too fast or just miserable for me altogether! Tune in to figure it out with me - what’s it gonna take to really feel fully present in the moment and not get caught up in the details?! “If I’m not stopping the moment to take a photo or video, I’m eliminating the chance to enjoy the same...
Apr 12, 2023
14 min
You Might As Well Be Peacefully Productive - with Jess Massey of Hustle Sanely!
OMG it’s happening! Everybody stay calm! What’s the procedure?!?!?! This was honestly such a good convo and Jess is so easy to chat with, I just KNOW y’all are going to grow to love her in the way that I do the second you listen to this! She has taught me so much and her business is such a huge reason for why I’m in this podcast space today, and I’m just so excited to share her light with y’all. Enjoy!! “It takes more mental energy to do that and I feel like that's why people don't wanna go ...
Apr 5, 2023
1 hr 3 min
You Might As Well Win the War - speaking on the first personal development book I've ever finished
Happpppy Wednesday! I finally finished a personal development book! Yay for reaching goals! I know I haven’t always been a “reader”, so I thought it might be helpful to share some of my favorite parts of this book for anyone who wouldn’t dare crack it open, but still wants to gain the knowledge from it, ya feelz? PS, if you’re not a religious person, this episode may not be for you, and that’s okay! “It’s going to take a lot more than a couple of affirmations here and there for you to knock...
Mar 29, 2023
16 min
You Might As Well Read My Journal - A new series I've just now decided to start for when I don't know what else to say
Hi friends :) Welcome back if you’re a repeat listener, and if you’re new here, THANK YOU for clicking on cute little emoji-me and pressing play on this episode. I went a bit off the reservation with this one and did not plan for it at all, just went with the flow of what my heart was feeling needed to be said out loud. I hope it’s exactly what you need to hear this week. I love you! “I'm not going to always have advice for you guys. This is just me checking in with you and letting you know ...
Mar 22, 2023
27 min
You Might As Well Keep It Simple - One of my biggest flaws is overcomplicating everything in my life
Heyoooo! Today I’m discussing just how often I tend to overcomplicate the things in my life that could have been oh so simple (spoiler alert: it’s often). I’m really trying to simplify as much as possible because I know it’s going to make me a better human to my loved ones, and hopefully I’ll be able to stop looking at every little thing as a “big project” and actually focus on what I love. Chat soon! “I usually strive for A++ and anything less makes me angry, makes me criticize myself, and ...
Mar 15, 2023
30 min
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