Surviving Me

Angel number 1414 appears as a reminder that strong foundations create space for new possibilities. In this episode of Surviving Me, we explore the deeper meaning of 1414, how gratitude strengthens what you’re building, and why stability is essential before expansion. If you’re in a season of rebuilding, grounding, or trusting the process while things are still forming, this message is for you. 14...

In Episode 57, I open up about a painful experience that shifted my relationship with my mom and triggered old wounds I didn’t even know still lived in me. We talk about: When home stops being a safe place Emotional shock and unexpected family conflict PTSD responses and childhood trauma resurfacing Protecting your peace when someone you love crosses a line Learning to be your own safe space This...

In this episode of Surviving Me, we sit down with Tasia—a photographer, creative entrepreneur, and woman who had to unlearn, outgrow, and rebuild before she ever stepped behind a camera. This conversation uncovers the story behind her lens: the childhood patterns she had to release, the moments she shrank herself, and the emotional work it took to finally step into her voice. We talk about the hea...

Sagittarius season came in honest and loud. In this episode, I break down the two cards I pulled and the lessons this season is pushing me to learn: trusting divine timing, releasing control, protecting my energy, and saying “no” as an act of self-love. If you’ve been feeling impatient, drained, or stretched thin — this one is for you. ✨ Glow Letter inside ✨ Journaling prompts included on Substa...

If someone is truly interested in you, they won’t confuse you. They won’t disappear for hours. They won’t come back with excuses And they will NOT make you question their intentions. This episode breaks down why the bare minimum is not effort, why inconsistency is a choice, and why you deserve more than “sometimes.” We dive into: ✨ Why actions tell the truth ✨ Why inconsistency is a preview ✨ W...

When survival mode is all you’ve ever known, peace can feel strange… even unsafe. So who are you once the struggle is gone? Who do you become when the chaos stops and you no longer have to fight for every inch of your life? This episode explores the silent identity crisis that happens after healing begins — the part most people never talk about. Together, we unpack ✨ What it feels like when survi...

If you’ve been seeing 911, this episode is for you. Angel Number 911 is a message of courage, alignment, and a divine doorway opening in your life. In this episode, we explore what this number truly means when it repeatedly shows up during transition, healing, and transformation. You’ll learn: ✨ The spiritual + numerology meaning of Angel Number 911 ✨ Why fear shows up right before elevation ✨...

This episode isn’t about answers — it’s about awareness. Inspired by a viral journal thread from @journal.your.mind, Dai sits down with a series of soul-shifting questions that have the power to change how you see yourself, your healing, and your relationships. From boundaries you don’t enforce to the versions of yourself you still protect, this episode is an honest reflection on the parts of heal...

Heartbreak isn’t just emotional — it’s physical, spiritual, and deeply personal. In this episode, Dai unpacks the layers of what heartbreak really does to the mind, body, and soul. From sleepless nights and racing thoughts to the ache that sits in your chest long after the goodbye — this is a raw look at how loss reshapes us. But it’s also about the rebuilding. About learning to sit with your pain...

Scorpio season isn’t about chaos — it’s about transformation. In this episode of Surviving Me, Dai dives into the heart of Scorpio energy — the endings, the rebirths, and the sacred process of letting go This season reminds us that sometimes healing doesn’t mean adding more — it means releasing what’s heavy, what’s expired, and what no longer aligns with who we’re becoming. If you’ve been feeling...

This week on Surviving Me , Dai sits down with Maz Alexander — a Mental Wellbeing and Transformational Coach, Social Worker, Mother, Speaker, Author, and Stand-Up Comedian from South London whose work blends healing, humor, and hope. Maz is on a mission to support individuals—especially caregivers and busy professionals—in developing healthy boundaries, releasing limiting beliefs, and embracing se...

There’s healing in conversation—and community makes it deeper. In this episode, I’m introducing The Surviving Me Circle, a new Clubhouse space created for real-time Glow Talks, raw healing conversations, and deeper reflection. lllIf you’ve ever wanted to join the conversation behind the mic, this is your invite. 🦋 Join the house on Clubhouse → linktr.ee/thegroundedglow Follow the podcast → surviv...

Some forms of toxicity whisper instead of scream — and that’s what makes them dangerous. In this episode, we talk about the quiet ways unhealthy dynamics show up in our lives, from emotional manipulation disguised as care to cycles of self-blame that keep us stuck. It’s not just about calling out others — it’s about calling in ourselves. Because healing means getting honest about what we’ve allowe...

Betrayal hurts — not just because someone broke your trust, but because it makes you question your own intuition. You start wondering how you didn’t see it sooner, how you could’ve avoided it, and if you’ll ever trust again. In this episode, Dai gets honest about the emotional aftermath of betrayal — what it does to your sense of safety, how it distorts self-trust, and what it really means to rebu...

Six months ago, Surviving Me began as a space to tell the truth — about healing, heartbreak, accountability, and becoming. What started as one mic and a vision has now grown into a movement, a community, and a reminder that survival is just the beginning In this special anniversary episode, host Dai looks back on the lessons learned, the stories shared, and the moments that changed everything. Fro...

At some point in your healing journey, you have to stop pointing fingers and start looking in the mirror. This episode is about the hard but necessary talks we all need to have with ourselves — the ones that require honesty, accountability, and compassion all at once. Host Dai opens up about what it means to face your own reflection without judgment, to own your part in your story, and to finally...

For so long, the world has told us that softness makes us weak — that vulnerability, gentleness, and tenderness are things to hide or toughen up against. But what if softness is actually our greatest strength? In this episode of Surviving Me, I share why embracing softness is a radical act of healing, power, and self-love. From unlearning the armor we were forced to wear to discovering the quiet c...

Libra season is asking us to pause and realign. Through the themes of Pivot, Let Go, and Focus, this episode explores how to move with grace when life calls for change. We’ll talk about: ✨ Why pivoting is sometimes the path to balance ✨ The importance of letting go of what throws us off-center ✨ How to focus on what truly matters in relationships and within ourselves This season isn’t about per...

The Tower card in tarot is one of the most feared — it represents sudden change, collapse, and endings that shake us to our core. But what if those endings aren’t meant to destroy us, but to free us? In this episode of Surviving Me, we explore what it means to face a Tower moment: ⚡ When life rips away what’s no longer stable ⚡ The fear and grief that come with sudden change ⚡ The lessons hidde...

Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks — sometimes it looks like overthinking, constant planning, or needing to control everything just to feel safe. For so many of us, anxiety has become so familiar it feels like part of who we are. In this episode of Surviving Me, I’m unpacking how anxiety shows up in everyday life, why it’s really your body’s alarm system stuck in survival mode, and wha...

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 Thr...