Occasionally Perfect

A year after being diagnosed with ADHD, Lexsi Lewis sits down with ADHD coach and late-diagnosed woman Joree Houlihan to talk about what no one prepares you for after the diagnosis. From grieving the life you could've had, to learning why traditional productivity advice never worked, to understanding time blindness, burnout, relationships, procrastination, and the hidden strengths of the ADHD...

Why High-Achieving People Never Feel Like They're Doing Enough | Burnout, Perfectionism & Nervous System Healing with Felicia Brown Why is it so hard to celebrate your accomplishments? Why do so many ambitious people hit one goal, only to immediately focus on the next one? And why does resting sometimes feel more uncomfortable than working? In this episode of Occasionally Perfect , Lexsi...

When most of us think about sex trafficking, we think of Taken. But the truth is quieter, closer, and far more common than most people realize. In this episode, host Lexsi Lewis is joined by survivor advocate Ebony Jones and public health expert Marissa Weekly to break down what trafficking and grooming actually look like today. From gaming platforms and social media to the "boyfriend pimp&qu...

Lexsi gets real about the long road from casually joking about ADHD to actually getting diagnosed as an adult, and everything that came with it. The grief of looking back at missed opportunities. The rage of realizing some people just... do things . And the strange relief of finally having a word for why the "easy" stuff has always been the hardest. This one goes deep on what ADHD actual...

Lexsi and Amber go deep this episode, walking through their younger selves at every stage. From little girls growing up without the guidance they needed, to teenagers figuring out identity, boys, and periods with zero parental conversation, to early 20-somethings in LA convinced they had it all figured out (they did not). It's raw, it's funny, and it's the kind of conversation most...

You've been told your whole life not to let your emotions control you, but nobody ever showed you what that actually looks like. Lexsi and Amber are finally having that conversation. "Don't let your emotions control you" is one of the most repeated pieces of advice out there and also one of the most useless, because no one ever explains what to do instead. Lexsi and Amber dig i...

Who made all these adulthood rules, and why are we still following them like they’re the law? This week, Lexsi and Amber unpack the invisible rulebook most of us never agreed to and ask a better question: Does this actually make life better, or just make it look more acceptable? This episode is one long, honest conversation about the “rules” people swear you’re supposed to live by. Wake up early,...

The life you actually want probably isn't hiding behind some massive overhaul. It's one tiny, consistent shift away. Lexsi and Amber are getting into the small changes that quietly rewired everything. We love to romanticize the big transformation moment, the dramatic decision, the rock bottom, the full reset. But if you look at what's actually different about your life from a year a...

Making friends as a kid was easy. You just showed up and someone was your best friend by recess. But as adults? Hidden agendas, busy schedules, new cities, and the emotional energy it takes to actually follow through make it feel almost impossible and Lexsi and Amber are getting into all of it. From Amber navigating friendships after moving to Chicago, to why having kids reshuffles your entire soc...

In this episode of Occasionally Perfect, Lexsi and Amber get real about the pressure of timelines, comparison, relationships, career dreams, motherhood, healing, and the feeling that somehow you’re “behind” in life. They talk about what it means to grieve the version of life you thought you’d have, how social media can distort our expectations, and why maybe you’re not starting over at all, maybe...

What's really driving you to the gym, vanity, validation, or something deeper? In Episode 6 of Occasionally Perfect , Lexsi and Amber sit down with personal trainer and mentor Hector Regalado for one of their most honest conversations yet. What starts as a chat about fitness goals and weight loss quickly turns into a deep dive on identity, mental health, and why the number on the scale is nev...

Nobody warns you about the mornings when your toddler pees the bed, the pink boots vanish, and you still have to show up. That's solo parenting and in Episode 5, Lexsi and Amber are telling the WHOLE truth about it. Seven-year solo mom Lexsi and newly solo mom Amber compare their wildly different paths: the magic and chaos of co-living with another single mom, the lifesaving moment school fin...

Ever heard of a postpartum doula and wondered what they actually do ? Hosts Lexsi and Amber sit down with Raine Gray of Rainey Day Family Solutions to break it all down — from meal prep and sleep support to postpartum anxiety, breastfeeding, and black maternal health. Raine shares her own raw postpartum story and explains why so many moms are struggling in silence when real help is available. Whet...

Welcome to Occasionally Perfect! In this debut episode, hosts Amber Borzotra (MTV's The Challenge) and Lexsi Lewis explore what it truly means to be a "good person" in a world obsessed with perfection. Through personal stories and raw vulnerability, they discuss: Self-awareness and accountability as markers of goodness Why being "too nice" draws judgment Sex work stigma an...

Is monogamy dead or is communication dead? Amber & Lexsi debate situationships, open relationships, polyamory, and what actually makes modern relationships work. Real talk on commitment fears, dating haters, and finding someone who's your cheerleader, not your competition. Spoiler: most of us still want monogamy—we just need better communication. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Fa...

Are you healing or just hiding? Amber & Lexsi work through 10 brutal self-check questions about genuine healing vs. avoidance. They open up about assault trauma, toxic relationships, medication stigma, self-sabotage, and why moving cities isn't the same as moving forward. Raw, honest, and deeply relatable. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: @OccasionallyPerfecPod 💬 Join ou...

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