The Advice Column

It is okay for you to set a goal and to not reach the goal due to the lack of consistency and discipline. Instead of thinking that you're lazy and or unproductive, what if you thought, "Maybe I should just re-evaluate my goal and make it more realistic?" Do you think you would be more consistent and have discipline? I guess we have to find out after you're done listening to the e...

Dating should be fun or that’s what they tell us. How many talking stages can I go through? Is this anxiety or a red-flag? In this episode, Lydia shares questions she has asked herself to feel more confident in the dating pool. Are you ready to see how you can plays the “game” of love. If you're a brand that is interested in partnering with us, please reach out to letstalkalright@gmail.com Joi...

Damn! It’s the middle of the year and the last time you thought about your goals were on January 1st, let’s change that! In this episode, you will take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve come this year through a series of questions. By the end, you will feel inspired to go after your goals, make that pivot you’ve been avoiding, and feel proud of your accomplishments. If you're a brand that...

I’ve heard you want to be honest with the person that hurt your feelings, but you’re afraid that once you tell them, they will dislike you.  Does this sound like you? “I want to be honest with them. I just don’t want them to dislike me.” If so, grab your notepad and a pen. Class is in session and we are discussing how to be honest with the people who’ve hurt our feelings.  If you're a brand th...

Being self-aware is great, until it not. How do you know when your self-awareness is helping you versus when it’s harming you? This question and others that are explored in this episode will help you check your own self-awareness, so you can feel empowered as you learn more about yourself.  If you're a brand that is interested in partnering with us, please reach out to letstalkalright@gmail.co...

Sometimes getting back at someone can feel good, but is it worth it?  If you're a brand that is interested in partnering with us, please reach out to letstalkalright@gmail.com Join the Garden  Submit your Confessions Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkalright Instagram: https://instagram.com/letstalkalright Music by Hotham Stream: https://linktr.ee/hothammusic Free Download: https://hyped...

What do the thoughts of wanting to be good enough, embracing the feeling of limbos in your late 20s, and giving yourself more credit all have in common? They’re all experiences that we feel, but rarely share out publicly today, we’re normalizing sharing what we would write in a private journal to a public forum. You ready? If you're a brand that is interested in partnering with us, please reac...

Would you want other people to hear your inner voice? If your answer to that question was no, then that means you need to change how to speak to yourself. How does that change happen? We explore that question and more within this weeks episode. Bring your shovel and some gloves, we are putting your inner critic to rest.  If you're a brand that is interested in partnering with us, please reach...

How do you tell your perfectionism and overthinking ways to simply fxxk off? It's simple and begins with you saying, "I am okay if something is just good enough". If you can't say that without cringing, you're in the right place. Let's embrace mistakes, together. If you're a brand that is interested in partnering with us, please reach out to letstalkalright@gmail.com...

Why do most of us feel uncomfortable when were by ourselves? Is it the fear of being alone, is it the fear of not being wanted, or is it simply the desire to feel excitement in doing something? I know for certain that you already have the answer to your questions, you just need to explore it. So, lets explore them together, shall we. Connect with Lydia If you're a brand that is interested in p...

What if I told you, your life could be easier and happier by simply focusing on small changes and not the big changes? Would you believe me? I guess you have the tune into the episode and try out the strategies I shared to see if your life does indeed become easier and happier. *hint hint* it will If you're a brand that is interested in partnering with us, please reach out to letstalkalright@g...

What's more embarrassing, you allowing someone to disrespect you because you feel uncomfortable saying no or just simply saying no to that person? This episode is all about boundaries. What are boundaries, what are boundaries not, and how do you set them? By the end of the episode, you will be ready to have tough conversations to create healthier relationships with yourself and others. If you&...

Trauma can make you feel angry, helpless, and hopeless. But, what if I told you that you still have power after experiencing a traumatizing experience? Let's unlock this power together as I share strategies that I am using to process my own trauma and humanize myself, again. If you're a brand that is interested in partnering with us, please reach out to letstalkalright@gmail.com Join the G...

We hear all the time about how to make a friend, but what if you’re trying to end a friendship? How do you do that? In this episode, Lydia shares the most obvious to the less obvious signs that your friend is not really your friend  and how can you end the friendship with confidence? Through personal stories, reflection questions, and some jokes in between, you’ll be sure to look at your friend ci...

Have you taken time this week to ask yourself, "How am I feeling?" If not, take this moment to disconnect from the chaos of the world and reflect with me. I share 3 reflection questions that center around your goals and your emotions. So are you ready to sit down and start reflecting? Join the Garden  Submit your Confessions Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkalright Instagram : htt...

"People do not care as much as you think they do" - said someone who does not have the fear of being perceived How do you stop caring about people's opinions, where did this fear come from, and how do you quiet it? All of these questions will be answered and by the end of the episode, you will ask yourself: Do I dare to be seen? If you're a brand that is interested in collaborati...

Adult friendships. When you read those two words, did you sigh right after? *BIG SIGH* The question we need to ask ourselves is, is it really difficult to make friends as an adult or am I just unclear about what I want in an adult friendship? From putting yourself out there, to finding a balance between your romantic relationship and your platonic relationships, to finding your ideal friend and nu...

You are not far behind in life, you are right where you need to be. If you don't believe it, ask yourself, "Where do I expect myself to be?" This question and more are explored in this episode to remind you to refocus, reflect, and recognize that you're right where you need to be. Join the Garden  Submit your Confessions Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkalright Instagram:...

You have to speak up for yourself. It is no longer an option to stay quiet. When we use our voice, we discover so much about ourselves and others. I know it can be nerve-wrecking to speak up and I know how empowering it feels to use your voice. Are you ready to use your voice or will you stay silent? Join the Garden ⁠Submit your Confessions⁠ Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkalright⁠ Instag...

It's not that you don't know how to be yourself; It's the fact that you're pretending to be someone you are not, to be liked by others. To be yourself is to be honest and accept all parts of yourself, even when it is changing. So, instead of searching for articles on Google titled, "Ways to discover how to be yourself", what if you tried to search from within? I wonder wh...

In this very short episode, I remind myself and my listeners that you get to decide what the end of the year means to you. Yes, the holidays are here and yes, you may feel pressure to act or do certain things. I am challenging you to stop, reflect, and ask yourself, "What does the end of the year mean to me?" Thank you all for tuning in this 2023. It has been great to grow an audience of...

Does this statement ring a bell? "You should be grateful for this, because other people do not have that". In this episode, we are defining what gratitude is for ourselves and not the traditional way that gratitude has been explained to us. If you struggle with identifying why you are grateful or you simply want to redefine what gratitude looks like for you, we will explore that and more...

I need you to show yourself kindness and compassion this year! You have made it to the end of 2023 and that should be celebrated. In this episode, I share reasons why you should be proud of yourself so that by the end of the episode, you are ready to reflect, proud love into yourself and others who have helped you have an amazing year. Join the Garden Submit your Confessions Tiktok: https://www.ti...

The holidays are right around the corner. Instead of forcing yourself to go to an event, instead of pushing down how you feel to maintain the peace for others, this holiday season will be about you. How? Because, by the end of this episode, you will have a strategy, a talk track, and an intentional goal on how you will maintain your peace. Are you ready to be in charge of your emotions and not han...

When I used to think of self-love, I thought I had to spend money. I thought I could dislike my past self and only like my present self. Until I realized that, that is not self-love. Self-love is being reflective. Self-love is being intentional. Self-love is about discovering who I am as a person and my values. Let's be intentional together and define what self-love means to use by answering a...