I dive into a discussion about how I feel when I get overwhelmed with the expectations of socializing in the world in which we live today. I also explore how I feel conflicted in what the expectation is for those in the world, in the public when it comes to generalized socializations and my perceptions of it all.

.:The first few seconds has terrible audio- I"m sorry about that. I wanted to re-record but then came down with a cold. This will have to do. It quickly resumes with the previous audio quality you've come to expect from this pod!

In this episode I provide an update with how I’m feeling currently, touching a bit on what I’ve been up to. I admit something that I realize about myself within this context, the travel. I also begin exploring the feelings that are cropping up as I start to dive into the depts of writing my first novel- my memoir.

This episode explores my experience with some comments I’ve received that I’ve perceived as conflicting, and explore how I’ve been impacted. I also touch upon what comes up with being triggered by them. I am honest with what my thoughts and feelings are around this currently sensitive topic. The internal dialogue is left unfiltered, unedited.

Each year I find myself battling some conflicting thoughts as this day approaches.

Yet again, I remain bittersweet in my reflections of it.

Join me as I explore the why behind this day of advocacy has me feeling some type of way.

Warning: It's a heavy one.

Events lead to the acknowledgement of something very interesting on this trip- a rush of emotions that occurred for seemingly unknown reasons. I explore how I decided to trust my instincts and my gut rather than try to fight it as I usually do, in attempts to forge a trusting relationship with myself and my body.

Today's episode I provide an update as I lightly brush the surface on my experiences beginning to write my novel, my memoir.

Turns out, writing might be where I belong after all.

In today's episode I brush up against the concept of acceptance, and what it might take to help set me free from some things I haven't quite manage to shake off from the past. Let's explore the possibility that the way we perceive ourselves, is how we invite others to perceive us as well- and that it may not be a healthy habit to uphold.

Join me in today's episode as I provide you with a very exciting, news worthy update. I discuss how I am discovering the extent to which stress and distress has affected me negatively and how stepping away has had major implications to my health and wellbeing in only five days.