The Streets of Our Lives

Have you ever wished for an apology that might never come? In this episode of Apology Avenue , we hear a heartfelt letter from a father to his son — an emotional apology for years of distance, irresponsibility, and emotional absence. Through his words, we witness the pain of regret, the awareness of his past failures, and his deep desire to break the cycle and finally show up with love. ( Remember...

Have you ever reached a season in life where everything should have been calm, but inside you were restless, exhausted, and searching for something more? Today’s guest, Florencia Durón, Ph. D. (aka Flo), shares how she went from chasing stability by the ocean to walking through her own “dark night of the soul.” Her journey led her into trauma work, deep presence, and ultimately, the discovery of h...

Have you ever held onto a fantasy about someone...clinging to the hope that if you just loved them enough, they’d finally change? In this episode of Diary Detours , I’m reading a free verse poem I wrote about feeling manipulated by someone I deeply cared for. I use the image of arrows to describe how their behavior repeatedly wounded me, and how I kept coming back for more, hoping the next time wo...

Have you ever wondered how to tell if a coach is truly trustworthy or just using manipulative tactics? What should you look for before investing your time, money, and trust in a coaching program? In this episode of the Guidance Grove series, we speak to Danielle Ryan, a YouTuber who exposes common manipulative marketing tactics used by some coaches and shares how to protect yourself while finding...

Have you ever felt like you were living in emotional extremes—never truly at peace, just bouncing between survival modes? In this episode of Diary Detours , I’m sharing a journal entry about growing up between two households after my parents divorced. I reflect on how I adapted differently in each home, and how those extremes shaped the way I currently show up in my adult relationships. This episo...

How often do you allow yourself to pause and think about how fragile life really is — how easily we slip into routines, forgetting how precious each moment might be? In this episode of Diary Detours, I’m reflecting on the recent passing of two family members and sharing a journal entry I wrote in the middle of that grief. It’s a reminder of how fleeting life can be—and how we can choose to live mo...

Have you ever built a life around something you thought would bring happiness, only to realize it was leading you down a destructive path? Today's guest, Mike Feeks, shares how he went from chasing temporary highs—both as a DJ and through addiction—to finding lasting fulfillment through discipline, service, and personal growth. In this episode, we discuss: Working as a DJ in New York and New Jerse...

Have you ever wished for an apology that might never come? In this episode of Apology Avenue , we hear a powerful letter from a mother to her son, where she admits all the areas she failed as a mother. Through her words, we see the devastating consequences of her selfishness and irresponsible behavior. (*Remember: In this series, we are reading apology letters we have written to ourselves from the...

Ever felt like you’re experiencing a whirlwind of different emotions? One moment you’re down in the dumps and hopeless, another moment you’re agitated and frustrated…? In this episode of Diary Detours, I’m sharing a voice note I recorded while on a walk one day. It’s messy, raw, and honest. It’s a glimpse into the rollercoaster of thoughts and emotions about my current life. From anxiety and depre...

Ever feel frustrated when you’re told to “just take a deep breath” or “calm down” when anxiety arises? What if the key isn’t to fix anxiety, but to connect with it in a meaningful way? In this episode of the Guidance Grove series, we speak to licensed therapist, Gabrielle Gonzalez, to explore an approach that doesn’t seek to erase anxiety but instead embraces it with wisdom and compassion. EPISODE...

Have you ever felt like you're regressing when life is supposed to be moving forward? In this episode of Diary Detours , I’m sharing a diary entry and poem I wrote after I turned 30. It’s a journey into the emotions of feeling stuck, scared, and regressing—but also an opportunity to heal old wounds. Maybe you’ve felt this way, too. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Reflecting on turning 30 and feeling like I'm...

Ever had your heart race, but not from excitement, love, or adrenaline? What if it’s more like being in survival mode, constantly on edge, waiting for the next shoe to drop? In this episode of Diary Detours , I read a personal diary entry that captures the raw, physical sensation of fear and hypervigilance. This is for anyone who has ever felt like prey in their own life. MEMORABLE QUOTES: "It’s c...

Have you ever wished for an apology that might never come? In this episode of Apology Avenue , we hear a powerful letter from a father to his daughter, where he confronts his deepest regrets about failing to protect his children. Through his words, we explore the devastating consequences of his silence and cowardice. (*Remember: In this series, we are reading apology letters we have written to our...

Have you ever considered that your career can become part of your identity? What would happen if you decided to leave that career? Would it be like losing a part of yourself? Today's guest, Michelle, explains what it was like when her husband dealt with depression after retiring from the Army. She also describes what it's like to be a military spouse. In this episode, we discuss: Being denied heal...

It's easy to criticize those who become addicted to drugs and alcohol when you have never been in a similar situation yourself. However, using these substances is just one of the many different coping strategies we humans use to numb the pain we feel inside. Today's guest, Craig, explains why he started using drugs and alcohol to numb his feelings. He also shares how his addiction became part of h...

When it comes to relationship problems, it is easy to find blame in the other person. Not only do we easily blame our partner, but we often don't make the effort to even understand them in the first place. Today's guest, Matt, explains how his anxiety, drinking dependency, and overall trauma prevented him from being the husband and father his family needed him to be. In this episode, we discuss: R...

When we are young, we often trust others very easily because we haven’t had enough life experiences yet to help us develop a discerning mind. We may think that being in a certain environment will be good for us and we may think that certain people have our back. Today’s guest, Jenna, explains that she joined the military for structure, stability, and a safe environment. Unfortunately, this is not...

Many of us hear stories of people who have addictions or dependencies to things like alcohol or smoking and think, “why would someone want to be dependent on things like that?” Well, before we jump to judging them, we should realize that many of us rely on certain things to help us cope with our emotional problems. There are all kinds of coping strategies that people use. Today's guest, Becky, sha...

If you have ever been through mental manipulation and brainwashing, you know just how confusing and scary it can be. You start to question whether you are the one with the problem. Today's guest, Rachelle, shares her story of what it was like experiencing this kind of manipulation from a narcissist parent, who controlled nearly every aspect of her teenage life. In this episode, we discuss: Living...

This is the first episode of the series "The street I lived on." This series is not about the streets we have lived on. The phrase is figurative. In this series, I invite people to talk about their difficult life experiences, and how they have found healing from that time. As the very first episode of the series, I figured it made sense to talk a little about what life was like for me growing up....

I am inviting you, the listener, to collaborate with me on the podcast! There are a few ways you can do this, and I share all the different ways in this concise episode. Please listen to the episode for all the details. Make sure to listen to episode 1 here, if you haven't heard it already. COLLABORATE: Fill out this form if you want to be a guest Fill out this form to make a submission for the Ap...

Welcome to The Streets of Our Lives. My name is Lina La Rue, and I am passionate about learning how to heal from difficult life experiences, and I would like to encourage you to do the same! The goal is to first recognize how our past experiences affect every aspect of our lives…our health, relationships, self-image, etc. Once we recognize how our past is affecting our lives, we can then decide to...