Surviving Me

Virgo season is here — and with it comes the energy of order, reflection, and healing. But along with Virgo’s gifts of discipline and service comes a shadow side: self-criticism, overthinking, and perfectionism. In this episode of Surviving Me, we explore what Virgo energy is teaching us right now: ✨ How to create routines that actually heal instead of drain ✨ Why boundaries matter during times...

In this solo episode of Surviving Me, Dai explores what it means to call in the love we truly deserve — not the love that wounds us, drains us, or keeps us small, but the love that aligns with our healing. Guided by The Lovers and The Empress from the Witchy Cauldron Tarot, and anchored by an oracle message, this episode unpacks how to stop settling for survival-based relationships and begin attra...

Sometimes joy feels risky. Because what if it doesn’t last? What if it gets taken away? For many of us, it feels easier to lean into numbness than to risk disappointment. In this episode of Surviving Me, I open up about the hidden comfort of numbness, the reality of functional depression, and why we often protect ourselves from happiness out of fear. This conversation is about: ✨ The ways numbnes...

In this solo episode of Surviving Me, Dai steps into a new chapter—bringing tarot into the healing conversation. Guided by The Fool from the Witchy Cauldron Tarot and The Coach from the oracle deck, this episode explores what it really means to take a leap of faith in your healing journey. The Fool reminds us that every ending is a new beginning, a chance to step forward even when we can’t see the...

The Blueprint to ThriveHER: Healing Beyond Survival with Dr. Sonya McKinzie In this powerful hour-long conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Sonya Alise McKinzie, Founder & CEO of ThriveHER Inc., a transformative organization dedicated to empowering women through mentorship, personal development, and community impact. Dr. McKinzie has authored and co-authored 24 books, including The Blueprint to ThriveH...

Grief has a way of stopping us in our tracks—reminding us how fragile life really is. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the passing of my uncle, the guilt of wishing I had done more, and the hard truth that tomorrow is never promised. We live in a time where watching someone’s story feels like checking in, but real love asks for more. This episode is both a release and a reminder: i...

This episode is for anyone tired of one-sided love, half-effort friendships, and emotional labor with no return. We’re done overextending. We’re done settling for crumbs and calling it connection. In Reciprocity or Nothing, we’re naming the silent exhaustion of being “the giver,” the heartbreak of always understanding but rarely being understood, and the radical decision to require mutuality—in lo...

In this episode of Surviving Me, we’re joined by Nykera for a conversation that’s honest, raw, and way too relatable. Together, we unpack the things we wish we had known before falling in love—the red flags we overlooked, the lessons we had to learn the hard way, and the ways love can either heal or unravel us. This isn’t just a relationship episode. It’s a reflection on self-worth, boundaries, em...

What happens when life is falling apart but little hands still need to be held? In this deeply honest episode, we talk about what it means to mother through overwhelm—to show up with love, softness, and strength even when you feel like you’re barely holding on. This one’s for the moms showing up with tired eyes, full hearts, and invisible battles. The ones making meals while swallowing grief. The...

In this episode, I take you inside my real-life experience using an at-home STD testing kit from HeyMistr — no needles, no appointments, and absolutely no shame. We’re talking about why sexual health is self-care, how functional and private the process really is, and what it means to prioritize your body without guilt. I’ll also share current HIV and STI stats for Arizona, Houston, and Philly to s...

In the very first episode of our new men’s series State His Way Through, Malik joins the mic to talk about what it really means to love a woman who’s in the middle of her healing. This is a conversation about patience, pressure, emotional responsibility — and the unspoken weight many men carry when they’re trying to love someone while still learning how to love themselves. Malik keeps it honest ab...

If you’ve ever put something off and called it laziness — this episode is for you. Sometimes procrastination is survival. Sometimes sabotage is protection. And sometimes, the closer we get to peace, the more we push it away. This solo episode dives into why we pull back when things get good, how fear masks itself as stillness, and what it means to prepare for joy without sabotaging it.

You’re showing up, getting it done, smiling when needed — but inside, you’re numb. This episode explores the quiet, unseen pain of functional depression: the version that keeps you looking “fine” while feeling anything but. If you’ve ever said, “I don’t even have time to fall apart,” this one’s for you. We talk about the pressure to perform, the guilt of not feeling grateful, and why survival isn’...

What do you do with the words you never got to say? In this raw solo episode, Dai opens up about the emotional weight of connections that end in silence — the “almosts” that still leave deep bruises, the people we envisioned more with, and the ache that lingers when closure never comes. If you’ve ever found yourself checking your phone for a reply that never came, or sitting with the heaviness of...

We’re taught that closure brings peace. But sometimes the closure never comes. No apology. No explanation. Just silence. In this episode, we’re letting go of the idea that someone else’s validation is a requirement for your healing. Closure doesn’t come from the person who hurt you—it comes from the version of you who’s ready to move on without them. If you’ve been waiting for the right words, the...

This episode is a love letter to those who’ve ever felt like they had to justify their identity just to be accepted. In honor of Pride Month, we’re talking about what it means to exist without apology. To take up space as you are. To heal from the fear of being misunderstood—and to finally stop shrinking for rooms that can’t hold your truth. This one’s for those navigating identity, rejection, com...

This isn’t a full episode—it’s a pause. A moment to say thank you for being part of this journey. Surviving Me just hit 71 downloads and 58 listeners, and while the numbers are growing, it’s the impact that matters most. If you’ve ever listened, shared, rated, or simply pressed play… this episode is for you. Because you’re helping build a space where survival meets softness—and that’s worth celebr...

What happens when someone loves you—but not in the way you need? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Ashley opens up about the heartbreak of being emotionally unmatched. From loving someone’s effort but feeling the absence of depth, to navigating motherhood while choosing herself, this episode is a vulnerable look at what it takes to walk away from “almost” and start meeting yourself fully. T...

In Part 1 of this soulful conversation, Ashley opens up about what it really means to fall for someone’s potential. Not who they are — but who you believe they could become. From holding onto hope to confronting hard truths, this episode unpacks the quiet grief of loving someone who never quite showed up. This is for the ones who stayed too long, who kept believing, and who had to learn that poten...

Jass joins us for a real, raw conversation about what it means to be the “fun one,” the “strong friend,” and the woman who holds everyone together—while quietly holding her own pain. We explore how easy it is to be overlooked when you always seem okay, and the deep healing that comes from finding sisterhood that feels safe. She opens up about betrayal, boundaries, emotional exhaustion, and learnin...

You’re doing all the “right” things—meeting deadlines, showing up for others, even smiling when you don’t feel like it. On the outside, you’re thriving. But inside? You feel numb. Disconnected. Like you’re going through the motions just to get by. In this episode of Surviving Me, we’re exploring what it really means to be high-functioning but emotionally hollow. From silent burnout to emotional di...

I’m Not Rushing Love and That’s Growth In this solo episode, Dai unpacks what it means to stop chasing love and start choosing peace. She reflects on past patterns, emotional rushing, and the quiet power in waiting for love that feels aligned — not urgent. If you’ve ever confused intensity for intimacy, or rushed into connections hoping they’d fill a void, this one’s for you. Because healing means...

Parenting will test you—but sometimes, it exposes you. In this deeply personal solo episode, Dai unpacks what it feels like when your child activates an unhealed version of you. From overreactions that don’t make sense in the moment to the slow work of self-regulation and grace, this episode is a soft but honest reflection on what it means to parent while healing. If you’ve ever felt guilt, shame,...

Abuse doesn’t always leave a mark—but it always leaves an imprint. In this live episode of Surviving Me, we’re diving deep into the many forms of abuse that often go unseen and unheard: emotional, verbal, financial, spiritual, psychological, digital, and physical. Whether you’ve lived it, watched someone you love go through it, or are still trying to make sense of your own experience—this conversa...

In this deeply reflective episode, Ant returns to talk about the version of himself that never fully left. The one who had to survive, protect, perform, and perform again—just to make it through. But what happens when you start healing… and that old you still lingers? Do you bury him? Battle him? Or learn to integrate the lessons he carried? This conversation unpacks what it really means to grow w...