You Might As Well

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 yo...

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...

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...

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 "perfec...

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 seein...

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’...

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. E...

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 oka...

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...

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 s...

Happy hump day! I am STOKED for today’s episode because you get to be a fly on the wall while I chat with my best friend about making/keeping friendships in adulthood and everything in between. We even uncovered some things about our own history, so in a way, this was like therapy for us LOL “Keeping friends takes work. I think people minimize the amount of work that it takes to maintain a relatio...

Hi friends!! Today I’m giving you some vulnerable insight into what it is like living with a chronic skin condition like eczema. I hope it helps to answer some questions if you have a loved one living with eczema, or if you have dealt with it, I hope this episode provided you with some comfort in community. “I am capable of healing myself. Nobody knows my body better than I do and this is my time....

Goooood morning Vietnam! If you’re looking for a way to not hate mornings, look no further than this episode where I walk you through my morning routine and give you tips for how to come up with one to support your own life. What you don’t realize is, you already have a morning routine! The question is, does what you do every morning prepare you to receive the day and be the best version of yourse...

Ever think of antidepressants as a last resort or something that might not be for you because you aren’t “that bad”? Yeah, I thought the same thing. Today I’m talking about my road to Prozac and how it’s ultimately benefited me on my journey to a healthier mindset. Now, when my friends think I’m out of sorts for the day, they can actually ask me if I’ve taken my meds yet 🤣 *This is NOT medical ad...

TW: eating disorders Welcome back!! My very FIRST guest is joining me today to talk about all things mind, body, and spirit, and how we can connect the three through movement. She just happens to be my personal trainer and a huge inspiration for me when I think about an overall picture of health and balance. I hope you gain some insight and take exactly what you need from this episode in the same...

Hey hi hello! Episode 3 is in the hizz-houseeee with the scoop on Ctrl+Alt+Del’ing your negative nancy mindset! No one likes a sad girl era that lasts too long, so I’m here to give you the 411 on how I say NO MAS to my evil alter ego (Rachel) and get my brain back on track. Come at me, Rachel. I dare ya! (PS if your name is Rachel I’m so sorry I named my evil alter ego after you, you can name your...

Welcome back y’all! Today I’m taking inventory on my health and my goals and I’m letting you listen in on my own personal State of the Union. I sat down to review what went well in 2022 and where I could use improvement, and took note of what I’m actively working toward in 2023.  “I just want to let you know, it's completely possible to change your life, a hundred percent” Tune in to hear abo...

Hiiiiiiii and a HUGE hug and welcome to whoever has stumbled upon my passion project that is this podcast! This is the very first episode and I’m just going over some facts about me and why I decided to start a podcast, where my passions lie, and my history with mental health and therapy. “I think I'm always going to be passionate about helping women to achieve their highest selves, and their...

Welcome to the You Might As Well Podcast! I'm your host, Alex, and I'm your friendly neighborhood RN on a mission to equip women with the confidence and the desire to heal and love themselves on their own journeys, just as I am getting started on mine.  I am a recovering perfectionist and Registered Nurse pushing 30 who’s simply taking the twists and turns of life one nap at a time. I’m...