MON: Monday Over Negativity

Expecting people to show up with your emotional depth, care, and intensity can quietly lead to disappointment — and self-doubt. In this episode of MON (Monday Over Negativity) , we talk about why expecting others to love, communicate, and respond the way you do often hurts — and why that doesn’t mean you’re too much. Through MON Stories, personal reflection, and a faith-based perspective, this epi...

In this episode of MON — Monday Over Negativity , we talk about what it really means to show up for yourself when motivation fades — especially on Mondays, the day that reflects how we truly feel. Through real MON Stories and honest reflection, this episode explores resilience, personal growth, and why so many people quietly quit on themselves during the start of a new year. We break down the pres...

Before 2026 starts, there’s weight you were never meant to carry. In this episode of MON: Monday Over Negativity , I reflect on why 2025 felt so heavy — not because it broke us, but because we kept carrying fear, expired versions of ourselves, expectations we never agreed to, and emotional weight that was never assigned to us. This isn’t about reinventing yourself. It’s about releasing what no lon...

You’re not tired because it’s the end of the year. You’re tired because too many people have had access to you for too long. In this episode of MON (Monday Over Negativity) , we talk about boundaries — how repeated emotional impact leads to numbness, why over-access drains your energy, and how to protect your peace without guilt as we step into 2026. 00:00 — Intro 01:40 — Christmas Week Reality 01...

Your vision isn’t wallpaper — it’s a lifestyle. If you’re building your 2026 vision board, this is the episode you must hear before you print a single photo. Today we break down how to create a vision that actually changes your identity, your habits, and your future. ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:30 MON Story 5:50 Deprogramming Beliefs That Broke You in 2025 8:38 The 3 Life Pillars (Self •...

This episode is for the ones who are tired of starting over every Monday — the ones who set goals, get excited, burn out by Wednesday, and whisper, “Why can’t I stay consistent?” Today, we’re breaking down the real reason habits don’t stick — and the tiny 1% shift that creates a completely different identity over time. Not aesthetic. Not all-or-nothing. Not a full life makeover overnight. Just sma...

Episode 14: The December Reset — This Isn’t a Glow Up… It’s a Becoming Welcome to Episode 14 and happy December 1st , Mon family. We’re ending the year differently — with clarity, structure, and a real reset… not the aesthetic kind, the becoming kind. This episode kicks off our 5-week December series , where we build the foundation for who you’re becoming in 2026. No rushing. No reinventing yourse...

Happy MON & Happy Thanksgiving Week! 🦃💙 In this special holiday episode, we’re stepping into Thanksgiving with gratitude, chaos, humor — and yes, the iconic MON clapbacks you will need at the dinner table. From wild listener stories (a parrot almost blessing the turkey?? dry mac & cheese??) to grounding reminders about gratitude, healing, and boundaries… this episode will carry you throu...

This episode is for anyone in their messy middle — the part of your journey where life feels slow, confusing, uncomfortable, or chaotic… but God is quietly shaping you behind the scenes. Takeaways: Why the messy middle matters Protecting your canvas while God is still mixing your colors Root work, silent growth, and oak-tree faith Why people critique what they never helped build Two hilarious Mon...

This week on Monday Over Negativity , we’re talking about what happens after gratitude when thankfulness turns into giving. From stories of quiet courage to the candle that kept burning through the storm, this episode reminds you that even small lights can make a big impact. ✨ Give what you can, keep what you need, and remember: even cracked candles still glow. Follow along on Instagram @thisismo...

In this episode, Idelys dives into how different cultures approach life after work — from Spain’s slow evenings to the Caribbean’s joyful gatherings and why so many of us in the U.S. have forgotten how to truly live... opens up about navigating burnout, uncertainty, and the pressure to stay grateful when life won’t slow down. It’s time to shift from survival mode to presence, from autopilot to awa...

Happy Spooky MONday, mi gente. This week we’re talking about the ghosts that don’t wear costumes — the ones who drain your peace and overstay their welcome. From family drama and fried-egg chaos to boundaries, neuroscience, and a sprinkle of faith — this episode is your reminder that peace is expensive because chaos is always on BOGO.✨ Takeaways: Family dynamics can create challenging situations....

Y’all… I recorded this one sick 😩 — stuffy-nose, Dominican-remedy, still-showing-up energy. But sometimes that’s what life is about: showing up anyway. From chaotic Chicago Ubers to a stranger’s heartbreak that reminded me how rare real listening is… this episode is your reminder that kindness doesn’t cost a thing — and listening is love. 🩵 ✨ MON Moments You’ll Hear: 00:45 – Fall-girl weather &...

You ever notice how life sometimes feels like a mash-up between Happy Gilmore and The Pursuit of Happiness ? One minute you’re laughing through the chaos, the next you’re holding it together with faith and fumes. This week, I talk about the beauty in failure — how hitting rock bottom can actually bring you closer to your purpose. I share the lessons, the laughs, and the little reminders that even...

MONtivation is the pettiest ghost I know — she hypes you up, then disappears like Danny Phantom. 👻 This week, I talk about how MONtivation ghosted me (again), the chaos of 7 p.m. Friday emails, and why I’m done chasing “vibes.” Instead, I’m building habits that align with Hebrews 12:11 — because discipline is the real love letter to your future self. Still showing up, even when MONtivation doesn’...

Society loves to say you’re late — too old for this, too behind for that. But here’s the truth: you’re not late. You’re right on time for what God has planned. This week on MON, we laugh through chaos (my nephew locked out like a lost Amazon package + your Uber breakdown MON story), then dive into the spider vs. web metaphor, accountability, and therapy. I unpack how family pressures and timelines...

It’s the first day of fall — and it just so happens to land on a Monday. A whole new season starting on Monday Over Negativity. 🍁 In this episode, I’m talking about what needs to fall: old habits, broken trust, and self-doubt. From Instacart fails (cat food and busted blueberries), to a gas pump breakdown, to family chaos that felt like a sitcom — September tested me. But through it all, God remi...

✈️ Wrong terminals, forgotten dresses, canceled shows — life threw it all at me this week. But I still showed up. And that’s the real win. This episode is all about presence in the middle of chaos. From airport adventures to In-N-Out blessings to canceled Vegas plans, I’m sharing how God’s reroutes aren’t setbacks — they’re protection. 💭 If you’ve been stuck replaying yesterday or stressing about...

This episode of MON, Idelys shares the chaos that comes with Mondays — from pumpkin spice season and PTO packing stress to travel stories that test your patience. Between a shirtless coworker and her nephew’s dramatic “ewww peo” moment, embarrassment takes center stage (with plenty of laughs along the way). But beneath the comedy, there’s a deeper reminder: self-love means stepping out of your com...

In this pilot, I’m just chillin’, chillin’ with you and giving you the real on why MON — Monday Over Negativity — even exists. You’ll get a peek into the chaos that sparked it all, what Mondays mean to me, and the kind of laughs, self-love, and stories you can expect every week. It’s unfiltered, a little messy, but that’s the point — showing up as we are. Welcome to MON. Takeaways: Life doesn't st...

Welcome to MON — Monday Over Negativity. Hosted by Idelys. A space for self-love, laughs, and real Monday motivation. Full episodes begin soon — stay tuned.