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People are complex, multifaceted beings with opinions shaped by their unique perceptions of the world. To make sense of this complexity, we assign labels based on political beliefs, religion, or spirituality, often reducing individuals to "good" or "bad" without a deeper understanding of who they are at their core. In times of political controversy, we continue to divide oursel...

Routines, rituals, and traditions offer a sense of control over our lives. By creating predictable outcomes, we can more easily plan our days — and even our emotions — around them. Choosing joy and peace is much easier when life feels orderly and within our grasp. But what happens when chaos and uncertainty disrupt that sense of control? In this month's episode, we have an honest conversation abou...

In this podcast episode, we explore ways to bring more joy into the holiday season. We dive into the meaning of tradition—how customs and rituals passed through generations connect us—and the idea of romanticizing, or seeing life through a charming, idealized lens. With five practical tips, like creating new traditions, embracing the present, and ignoring commercial pressures, this episode encoura...

Navigating the day-to-day can feel daunting and challenging when you feel overstimulated and overwhelmed by life's constant stressors. This month's podcast episode discusses how to regain a healthy work-life balance, prioritize your physical and mental health, practice non-comparison, and deal with sensory overload. So sit back, relax, and enjoy. Happy Listening!

Seasonal living is a lifestyle that involves living in sync with the seasons and making adjustments to your routines and activities accordingly. This month's podcast episode discusses the importance of being attuned to each season to live a more intentional, meaningful, and joy-filled life. If you often find yourself on auto-pilot mindlessly going about your life while unaware of the important...

Are you working a job that makes you feel unfulfilled? Are you prioritizing your hobbies or are you neglecting them? Do you find yourself wishing you could live a life other than the one you're living but somehow convince yourself that it's not possible or feasible? Do you feel a lack of passion or feel like every day is the same? In this episode, we discuss various ways you can add more p...

From dealing with physical health issues to life's most difficult moments, feeling uncomfortable is inevitable. In this month's episode, we talk about finding comfort during your most uncomfortable moments, pushing through your limiting beliefs, and having the willingness to tolerate difficult or unpleasant situations. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Nostalgia is healthy and comforting. However, longing and wishing for the past can inhibit growth and contribute to feelings of despair and depression. In this month's podcast episode, we'll discuss how to bring more closure and acceptance into your life while simultaneously learning how to live more mindfully in the present moment. As we enter a new Spring season, we can learn to mirror t...

You asked, and we answered! For this month's podcast episode, I'm joined by my boyfriend to answer a few questions that were submitted through Instagram related to all things relationships. We don't have the answers, but we most definitely have some experience to share. Whether you are seeking advice on friendships, a relationship with a family member, are in an unhealthy relationship,...

It's that time of year again: the time we give into yet another commercial holiday to buy new calendars, new planners, and gym memberships because we were finally permitted by the societal Gods to start over on the 1st of the year. Are you setting goals that are your own, or are you setting goals that seem like the things you SHOULD be doing to be successful in the eyes of society? For me, New...

As we enter the holiday season, stress levels typically start to increase, emotions are heightened, and grief tends to feel heavier than usual. Instead of leaning into the busy hustle and bustle that comes with this time of year, it's important to incorporate rituals that help you stay grounded and present. In this month's episode, we'll discuss various ways to incorporate more self-ca...

There's always so much to look forward to in the future. Alternatively, once we begin thinking "When this happens in the future, I'll be happier," looking to the future becomes the means to escape the present. By projecting our thoughts to future versions of ourselves and future wants, versions that are by no means guaranteed, we are wasting away the only spec of time that is pro...

This month's episode discusses how interior design, mental health, and physical health are all related as well as the meaning and ethos behind moodysolace.

Life is the most beautiful mystery. But sometimes, you can't help but think "What the F*CK is the point?" As we grow older, our carefree child-like state eventually turns into debilitating anxiety as our mortality becomes more of a reality. What's the point of joy, happiness, and excitement if the end result always ends with despair? We're all thinking and experiencing the ex...

Who are you? Are you happy with who you are or are you a version of yourself that you aren't proud of? Identity constructs are weird and strange, and too often we find ourselves chasing the identity of a person we think we should be instead of stepping into the person we'd authentically love to become. In this episode, we'll discuss ways you can try to tap into your deepest desires and...

I don't know about you, but I feel like I've been stuck in the same patterns and the same cycles for the last few years. Part of me welcomes change and applies necessary changes to my life, but another part of me stays where it's comfortable and familiar. But, growth does not come from comfortability. Growth happens when you discover new aspects of yourself by trying new hobbies, trying new foods,...

Society, social media, celebrities, movies, and shows all feed us constant images of perfection and happiness. We look at people through a screen wondering why our lives aren't as great as someone else's and wondering why everyone around us seems to be so happy without a flicker of anxiety or depression. The reality is, we're all struggling, but we all do a good f*cking job of hiding it because we...

Nostalgia can bring us comfort and peace, or it can bring emotions of longing for things we've lost in our lives. Most of us are either living and dwelling in the past wishing we could go back in time or looking to the future for hope. But, what about the moments in between? Social media is draining our batteries, our attention spans are diminishing, and we're unable to be here in this moment with...

Do you feel alive or are you just living and going through the motions? Are you getting out of your comfort zone and exploring new things that ignite your sense, or are you sticking with what's comfortable because it's what you know the best? Come on now, stop being boring. Let's have some fun. Happy Listening! 

When was the last time you tapped into that child-like side of yourself and let your imagination run wild? When was the last time you allowed yourself to be creative and create something that you envisioned in your mind? As we grow older, we allow the serious side of ourselves to outshine our fun, free-spirited nature as a result of following the "normalized" grain of society. In this episode, we...

Do you allow your emotions to get the best of you or do you just ignore them hoping they'll just go away? Whatever the case, emotions are there to teach us something. I've adopted the idea that emotions f*ckin BLOW, and I've done everything in my power to suppress my past trauma and pain. I'm finally facing it, and the struggle is most definitely real. So, how can you learn to face your past and y...

We live, we laugh, then....we die. Why? What does this all mean? The hell if I know, but it's a topic worth dissecting. Life is strange. But death is even stranger. So, let's talk about what the f*ck happens when we die, shall we? 

If your life isn't panning out the way you've dreamed and you're not sure why, look at your current life structure. Are you managing your time efficiently? Do you tap into your own intrinsic motivation and create structure for yourself outside of work or is your current structure formulated by your external responsibilities? Are you organized or just going with the flow waiting for change to happe...

It's a glow-up year, my dudes. Let's take a moment to reflect on where we are in our lives and to ask ourselves WHY we're really doing everything that we're doing. Life can be stressful, but are you choosing to stay in situations that make your life even more stressful than it should be? Let's dissect our "whys" so we can figure out how to glow the f*ck up, shall we? 

Do you have a daily routine? Or do you have a daily ritual? In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting intentional rituals and creating comfortable spaces within your house in order to feel more at home within your body and within your space. Whether it be good or bad, your physical space is a direct reflection of your current state of mind. And yes, I did drink some wine prior to recor...