Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

Today felt like a return to alignment. I got my mammogram, met a sweet Persian tech, treated myself to pizza and Dr. Pepper, crushed my dead hang at the gym, and recorded a beautiful podcast conversation. I journaled, doodled smiley faces, and felt proud that my art journal turned out even better than I imagined. Someone who bought it told me it helped them let go of perfectionism — and that made...

Today I talked about what ease and divine timing actually look like in real life — the messy, funny, unexpected kind. From doodling circles and squares in my “40 Days to Transformation” journal to discovering new ways to flow, I realized even simple things can teach patience, efficiency, and trust. I shared wins like my 9% dead-hang increase, my first persimmon (never again with the skin!), and so...

Today felt like a cosmic test I didn’t sign up for. I held a 34-second dead hang at the gym — small win — but then spent the rest of the day wrestling with tech issues, delays, and my own frustration. Three calls to TransUnion, a spiritual practice that left me questioning if I did it wrong, and a random rap song from my “song of the day” ritual that made zero sense. It was one of those days that...

Today was calls on calls on calls — friend calls, class calls, even a doctor call. I got my thyroid results back (turns out 75 was too much 😅), tried on new swimsuits, cooked, did readings, turned in homework, and still found time to manifest being paid for my creativity. Somewhere between the calls, I remembered that healing doesn’t have to be complicated — sometimes it’s as simple as reminding...

Today was one of those quietly full days that didn’t feel like much until I said it out loud — class, painting, thank-you emails, a nap, tomato-soup cake, and a few new manifestations. I’m learning how to honor rest, hydration, and creativity the same way I honor progress. I dreamed about future book deals and let myself exist in the middle of figuring it all out. I love you, and I’m proud of both...

Today I got both journals—40 Days to Transformation and 369 Days of Luck, Blessings and Love —fully fixed, formatted, and published (finally!). I talk about Adobe chaos, Canva breakthroughs, and how proud I am for figuring it all out. Then I share my new weekly “numbers experiment,” a little life structure with meaning behind each day, plus my next art + website goals. It’s been a big, productive,...

Today was a good day — even when things went sideways. The gym closed, red-light therapy died mid-session, and still, I kept smiling. I resized journals, wrote a new letter to my readers, did two podcast interviews (one with 125K listeners!), and somehow felt lighter by the end of it all. I even got invited onto another show — he found me! I’m learning clarity, living my wishes, and disappearing b...

Today’s episode is a soft one — about learning lessons, holding my own work in my hands, and remembering that even small wins are sacred. I talk about quality hugs, why I believe meaning fades when it’s overdone, and how it feels to see my art and journals finally come to life. There’s a little chaos, a little peace, and a lot of love. I’m proud of myself today — not because it’s perfect, but beca...

Today felt really good — grounded, productive, and kind. I sent my decorator emails, rescheduled my mammogram and ultrasound, met my new teacher (he’s great), and had a powerful class moment about running 1,001 experiments. It totally shifted my mindset about perfectionism and progress. I’m realizing that experimenting is how I learn, not how I fail. Even something small — like making ramen differ...

Today was a “laundry list” kind of day — the kind where everything feels small but sacred. I went to the doctor, took a nap with the lights on, sent a few emails, and remembered that effort counts too. I talked about letting life feel like a game you’ve already won, and about celebrating small wins (even if it’s just gummy bears and broccoli). It’s not glamorous, but it’s real — and maybe that’s e...

Today I talked about the quiet power of consistency — how showing up, even in small ways, can be an act of love. I shared my wins (like finally following through on a bunch of emails and interviews), the things I’m still figuring out, and what it really means to build a life through gentle, steady steps. It’s not glamorous, but it’s real — and it counts

Today was one of those quietly brave days 💪🎨 — I picked 10 of my paintings, watermarked them, and started getting ready to reach out to interior decorators in Houston 🏙️. It felt scary but exciting, like stepping into a new chapter 🌱. I spent most of the day talking with my bestie Nina 💞, and I even surprised her by tagging her in a TikTok video — she almost cried 😭 (happy tears, of course)....

Today felt soft and easy — like tying a bow on a chapter I didn’t know I’d finished. I renewed my license (double chin and all), shared my first journal on Amazon, uploaded a Reiki sleep meditation to YouTube, and even got a surprise text from my son asking to hang out. Between vision boards, B-12 theories, and love lessons, I realized healing is just the heart learning to rest. Maybe this is what...

Today felt like getting married… to my business. 💍 I officially registered Living Life Unbridled as a sole proprietorship, and I’m so proud of that step. My son canceled dinner (which I kinda expected), but the day still turned into something full — from helping my mom, to talking with my mentor, to buying paint and trying new foods. I discovered the best sweet-and-spicy chips ever, painted “Two...

I was so tired today — body, mind, and soul. Between gym fatigue, doctor’s appointments, and trying to renew my license, everything felt like too much. But maybe this season is about tying up loose ends before what’s next begins. I’m learning to hold hope even when I’m worn out… and to keep believing that something good is still coming .

Today was about slowing down and giving myself grace. I didn’t make it to the gym, but I did small things that mattered — errands, laundry, rest. I’m learning that starting over doesn’t mean beginning from zero. It just means remembering what already works. I talked through some business plans, let go of pressure, and reminded myself: I can move from anxious to calm, one step at a time. https://a....

I was so tired I almost fell asleep mid-sentence — but sometimes, that’s when the real honesty comes through. In this episode, I talk about exhaustion, transformation, and how growth doesn’t always look like a big, cinematic change. Sometimes it’s just unpacking your suitcase, losing a few skincare items in New York, and realizing you still showed up anyway. I remind myself (and maybe you too) tha...

I’m getting ready for a little trip — but I realized “vacation” isn’t just about where I go, it’s about how I let myself breathe. I talk about manifesting through feeling, missing my dog, being proud of what I create, and remembering that rest is still sacred work. This one’s soft, simple, and full of real life: packing, pizza, skincare, prayer, and love.

Today felt like an ordinary day that turned into a quiet win. I didn’t get my nap, but I finished my guided journal — 744 pages I once dreaded — and dedicated it to my teenage self. I realized I don’t make typical things because I’m not a typical person, and that’s something I’m finally proud of. This episode is about loving yourself through the long process — one breath, one page, one moment at a...

Today I talk about what it really means to find your way—especially when it feels like you’re “late.” Watching Chef’s Table reminded me that even the most talented people sometimes don’t figure it out until their forties… and that’s okay. I share what I’m learning about pouring into myself first, having courage to be seen, and trusting that my path will unfold in its own divine timing. This one’s...

Today’s episode is really just… a reminder. A soft one. For me, for you, for us. I talk about switching directions in school (and realizing that’s actually okay), going to the Kelly Clarkson show, finishing 23 of the 30 things I’d been avoiding, and learning how to rest without guilt. I’m also starting a new creative project that feels big and important — the kind that can’t be done in one sitting...

Today was a soft, funny, gratitude-soaked day. I talked about my dog’s reaction to my brother coming home, my $500 giveaway video, and the next steps in my “avoidance journey” — from researching a Hawaii trip to figuring out how to register my business. I got Kelly Clarkson tickets, had a big realization about being paid to create, and remembered that even small generosity is magic. I’m finally bu...

Today I finally realized—I’ve been the hero of my story all along. My mentor helped me see that everything I’ve been creating—podcasts, journals, paintings—is the business, and that it’s okay to get paid for being me. I had my first lightbulb moment at 45 years and 11 months old, and it changed everything. Between a lymphatic drainage massage, washing the dog, painting, and eating my first chopped...

Today I bought myself a $5.99 robe and $21 worth of flowers — and somehow it felt like therapy. I rearranged them twice, took another nap without guilt, and reminded myself that loving myself is the work. I talk about leaving school, learning to surrender instead of trying to “help God out,” and realizing that some days are one-minute-at-a-time days. But even then — every day still has something g...

Today I realized I’ve already been living the dream I thought I was chasing. I withdrew from school—not because I failed, but because I finally understood what’s actually mine to do. Since 2019, I’ve wanted to create content that helps people heal and feel more alive, and… I’ve been doing that. Through my Substack, TikToks, books, podcasts—every bit of it counts. I don’t need a classroom or a payc...