Renovating the Soul

Alexandria comes back to the mic for Season 3 with something she hasn't fully said yet: the last year was hard, and she's still in the very messy middle of it: You can be hurting and still not be lost. That’s the line we keep coming back to as I tell the truth about a year that did not go to plan: leaving ministry and watching friendships go silent, losing my job, applying and hearing no...

The ground can feel solid—until it isn’t. When mass layoffs hit the federal government, I lost the job I’d poured nearly five years into, right after earning my warrant and hitting a career stride that finally felt like mine. What followed wasn’t just a scramble for the next paycheck; it was a full-body pause to ask what kind of life I actually wanted to build. I walk through the shock, the one-we...

Have you ever refreshed your social media feed obsessively after posting something meaningful—as if your soul was waiting for permission to believe in itself? You’re not alone. This deeply personal exploration pulls back the curtain on how we’re slowly losing ourselves in the pursuit of visibility, engagement, and validation. What began as simple research into why we crave viral moments turned int...

For a long time, I thought I needed closure to move on. I thought I needed that one final conversation, the apology, the explanation, the moment that would tie it all together and make it make sense. But what I’ve learned is that closure doesn’t always come . And even when it does… it doesn’t always heal. In this episode, I’m sharing the hard truths about closure—the ways we chase it, the reasons...

We all want real, deep, meaningful friendships—but do we actually know what that looks like? Friendship isn’t just about funny memes, shared interests, or convenient connections—it’s about loyalty, depth, and showing up when it matters. So why do so many of us struggle to find real, lasting friendships? In this episode, we’re challenging everything you thought you knew about friendship , including...

"Family is family." We’ve been told this our whole lives—that no matter what they’ve done, how they treat us, or how much pain they cause— we owe them: loyalty, forgiveness, and endless chances. But let’s be real— blood alone doesn’t make someone family. In this episode, we’re stripping away the lies we’ve been conditioned to believe. We’re confronting the guilt, the obligation, and the...

Let’s face it—if you’re feeling stuck, there’s a good chance that someone in your life is either enabling your behavior or you’re enabling someone else.  You might not see it at first, but enabling keeps both sides trapped in a cycle of dependency and avoidance. In this raw, unfiltered episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how enabling works—whether you’re the one enabling someone’s bad habit...

Your soul is breaking, and your body is paying the price. In this episode of Renovating the Soul , we’re diving into the truth we’ve all been avoiding: unresolved emotional pain is ruining our physical health . You’ve been carrying the weight of brokenness , stress , unhealed wounds , and trauma for far too long, and it’s showing up in your body—through chronic pain, exhaustion, digestive issues,...

Your roots , what you believe, what you've been taught, what you've absorbed without ever questioning—are what make you who you are. The hard truth? If you don't dig deep and confront what's buried beneath the surface , you'll never be able to grow beyond your past. In this raw, unapologetic episode of Renovating the Soul , we pull back the layers and expose the uncomforta...

For too long, the church has sheltered predators and silenced survivors . Behind pulpits, under the banner of faith, spiritual abusers have twisted scripture into a weapon, demanded loyalty over truth, and convinced people that obedience to them is obedience to God.  In this episode, we expose how predators hide in plain sight, why the church protects them, and what it costs to break free. If you&...

Breaking Cycles, Rebuilding Souls If your soul is your home— why are you still living in a place built by other people's expectations, past wounds, and false beliefs? This season, Renovating the Soul is about breaking free from toxic cycles, confronting the beliefs that have shaped us, and figuring out how to move forward from where we are. Healing isn't about perfection—it's facing...

As we celebrate the season finale of Renovating the Soul , Alexandria invites you to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery by asking a profound question: What are your soul goals? In this empowering episode, we delve deep into the essence of setting intentions that resonate with your true self. Alexandria explores how identifying your soul goals can lead to a more fulfilling and pur...

In this thought-provoking episode of Renovating the Soul , Alexandria explores the powerful and often misunderstood emotions surrounding revenge. While many of us feel the urge for retribution, how often does it truly bring us the satisfaction we seek? Alexandria dives into the lingering "shoulda, coulda, wouldas" that keep us stuck in a cycle of emotional unrest. From old wounds to fres...

In this episode of Renovating the Soul , Alexandria delves into ancient philosophical perspectives on the soul, exploring how these early theories have shaped our modern understanding of self-awareness and personal growth. By examining the insights of philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, she reveals timeless wisdom that remains relevant today. By connecting these philosophical theories to everyd...

In this episode of Renovating the Soul , Alexandria delves into the profound impact of societal concepts like equality and manifestation on our self-perception and comparisons with others. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing our unique gifts, talents, skills, abilities, and passions. By focusing on our individual strengths and how we can leverage them to benefit ourselves an...

After a brief hiatus, Alexandria returns with a compelling installment of Renovating the Soul . In this episode, she introduces Soul Talks —a series of intentional, direct conversations that delve into the essence of the soul and the transformative process of its renewal. Drawing inspiration from the HGTV show Unsellable Houses , Alexandria uses home renovation as a metaphor for personal transform...

Grieving isn’t just about losing someone to death—it’s also about coming to terms with the loss of the relationships we wish we had. In this heartfelt episode of Renovating the Soul, Alexandria explores the process of grieving relationships with people who are still living. She opens up about the pain of accepting that the idealized connections we’ve imagined may never become reality and reflects...

Have you ever struggled with something that everyone else saw as an advantage? That was my reality growing up skinny. While people assumed I had it all together, I was hiding from mirrors, trying every trick in the book to gain weight, and carrying comments that people didn't even realize were hurting me. This episode is my story, and I'm telling it out loud for only the second time. Fro...

In this episode of Renovating the Soul, Alexandria unpacks the concept of projecting—how it often stems from neglecting reflective and introspective work and why it’s so common in our interactions with others. Instead of pointing fingers at those around us, Alexandria challenges listeners to take a hard look inward and ask the tough question: Am I projecting? Through insightful discussions and rel...

In this episode of Renovating the Soul, Alexandria opens up about her personal journey—sharing the pivotal moments from her childhood, upbringing, and young adult life that have shaped who she is today. By facing life’s challenges head-on and embracing self-reflection, Alexandria discovered the power of introspection and growth. Through her story, she hopes to inspire listeners to confront their o...

Welcome to the first episode of Renovating the Soul ! In this introduction, host Alexandria dives into the heart of this podcast: exploring the deeper layers of who we are to create meaningful change in our lives. Feeling stuck in cycles of frustration or struggling to make lasting changes? Alexandria explains why surface-level solutions often fall short and how the true answers lie beneath the su...

Renovating the Soul, hosted by Alexandria Robinson, is dedicated to the journey of being intentional about who we are and who we want to be. Instead of letting life happen to us, we are making the choice to be an active participant in our own lives. This requires constant and at most times hard work! It is not easy looking at the innermost parts of ourselves and facing the things that we have buri...