Trying Matters

Y'all, I have had this realization this week that my confidence has disappeared...and I didn't even realize it! Okay, so I kind of felt it dwindling, but this past week, the week of my 29th birthday, I realized that the confidence I worked so hard to build over the past few years has slowly been slipping away. How did I realize this you ask? Through a series of sad days and a really low...

I’m back! Boy have I missed this podcast! There’s been so much going on since I last recorded. I had to explain what’s been going on, and of course the lessons learned. This episode is about being at a crossroad, knowing when to stick it out versus when it’s time to go. That’s where I've been for the past 2-3 months. Decision making is not my favorite thing. I’m sure you can agree that it is...

How many times have you heard someone else talk about the “thing that changed their life forever,” tried it yourself, and realized it wasn’t for you? Here’s the thing, I totally realize that this podcast is exactly that! But, the part that I really want everyone to understand is, we all come from different backgrounds, lifestyles, values, and upbringings. Our stories make us all unique, which, as...

Thinking about leaving the social media world? This episode is for you! Honestly, even if you haven’t been thinking about leaving social media platforms, this episode is about creating an awareness of your relationship with social media and the impact it has on your life. If you’ve been trying to chat with me via Instagram or Facebook and you’re wondering why I haven’t gotten back to you, this epi...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! It is 2025; it's a brand new year and a fresh start! Naturally, we all have these ideas and goals for this brand new 12 month period, so of course I decided to kick off the year by focusing on how to create and implement our hopes and dreams for this year! In this episode, I'm taking you through the steps of planning out your year and how to make it one you’re proud of by...

I'm back! It's been a month since my last episode, so I figured I'd finally jump back in and record an episode for y'all. I couldn't think of better way to jump back in than to give y'all a life update on what's been going on, where I've been, and what lessons I've been learning! So, grab ya popcorn, because this episode is a full one with lots of info...

Heads up! This one is a REAL, real talk! Lately, both so many people in my life and I have been facing the challenge of "major change" and "transition period" in our lives. Realizing our new realities, the new season of our lives, and accepting the changes that are actively occurring around us, that are out of our control are causing some difficulty. Honestly, it’s really diffi...

Girl, just go!...On the trip, to the girls night, to the family holiday party! Y’all, having meaningful connections and relationships are what makes life fulfilling and fun! How many times have you said “no” to a fun time with people you enjoy being with because of logistics, made up stories about what you THINK will happen, or even because you’re afraid of what uncomfy thing MAY occur with that p...

Y'all, here we go! Trying Matters's first major PIVOT! As you all know, I don't believe in doing things because we "should" or because someone else thinks what we do is a good idea. I have been in, what I feel, is the first major transitional phase of the podcast. I started this podcast as a hobby, which I hoped would turn into an entrepreneurial endeavor; however, as you&...

Today we are talking about jealousy! Just like Nick Jonas said, “I still get jealous,” but the part he did not tell us about is how to use jealousy as a tool rather than an uncomfortable feeling! Why do we get jealous? How can we use it to benefit us? What part of the story may we be missing when we feel jealousy come on? The grass is always greener on the other side, unless we learn the realities...

Today our topic is “people pleasing”! I totally believed that I was not someone who partook in the art of “people pleasing”; however, I have recently come to learn that some of the misery I experience is self-inflicted through people pleasing tendencies. We hear it all the time “Don’t be a pushover” or “I’m a people pleaser,” and so on. But why are we doing this? How do we stop doing this? How do...

As you all know, this podcast is a real talk, no BS podcast. The purpose of this podcast is to learn how to listen to ourselves and go after what truly lights us up and tune out the noise of what the world around us says. Last week, I decided not to record and publish an episode. In this week’s episode, I'm opening up about why I reluctantly decided to take a pause from the podcast for a week...

Episode 25!! We’re continuing the mini series of “Doing More of What We Love Challenge.” After 1 week of doing more of what I love and implementing more mindfulness, I’m beginning to learn more about myself and some true gems from focusing on the fun/good. If you aren’t familiar with mindfulness, don’t worry I explain what it is in this episode and tie it into the “fun” we are challenging ourselve...

This week’s episode is building on last week’s intro to the “Doing More of What We Love Challenge!” This week, I’m giving you tangible steps to actually do more of what you love daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and of course on the bucket list! I’m walking you through how to organize the activities you love into categories that will actually push you to do more of the activities/hobbies you love. I...

Story time! As I frequently do, in this episode, I’m talking about one of my latest epiphanies. This time, the story is about living out dreams, whether big or small. The purpose of this podcast is to encourage ourselves to live our lives to the fullest. So, to help us really take action and push us to do more of what we love, I’ve decided to create a challenge! Trying Matters’ first challenge and...

Lets talk HEALTH and WELLNESS!! Ladies, it kills me that as women, we don’t know more about our bodies. We don’t know what health tips to listen to or ignore, we don’t know about our hormones, our cycle, workouts, food…AHH! It’s overwhelming, honestly. In this episode, I've compiled all of the FUNCTIONAL tips I've learned from podcasts, books, and trainers. Of course, there’s plenty of c...

Today we’re talking CONFIDENCE! Sometimes, we just don’t feel our best, and there have definitely been seasons in my life where my confidence was shot! Once upon a time, I had confidence like no other! My confidence dwindled, slowly due to a bad relationship, and getting it back definitely was not an easy task. In this episode, I'm telling my story of how I gained my confidence back after all...

Episode 20!! Wow I’m excited, and I hope y’all are too. So today, we are talking about how sometimes the best decisions are not easy. I feel that in life today, we are told, if it’s too hard to do something, we don’t have to go through with it; however, is that truly the best way to go about our lives? I’ve had countless experiences, as I'm sure you have as well, that have taught me that the...

You guys, it’s interview time!! Today we are chatting with my bestie, Tay! She is without a doubt one of the main inspirations for Trying Matters and wholeheartedly my top supporter when I was contemplating starting this podcast. She is 29 and making all the moves: buying a house, starting her master’s degree, and working as a nurse in the school system and local hospital. She has been a pediatric...

This episode is a follow up from last week's episode. In episode 17, I talked about not knowing the direction I want my future to go in and determining what is the best idea or thought for the present moment. In today's episode, I'm digging deeper into the Big Vision, teaching you how to make S.M.A.R.T. goals,  and focusing on your deeply rooted priorities. I discuss the benefits of...

This episode is short and sweet. 28 years on this planet, and I of course had a few realizations that came with the birthday 😂 I know it can’t just be me that feels like I have to have my entire future planned out! My birthday reminded me, not only of the value I find in being with “my people,” but it also reminded me of their perspective of me and how it can be helpful to my growth. This episode...

I cannot believe it finally happened! My husband and I finally decided to get a puppy! This week is our first week with her, so what better topic to discuss than the life changes involved in adopting a pup? In this episode, I'm telling our story of how we finally came to the decision to add to our family and the crazy fast process of actually making it happen. I've got some fun stories a...

You guys!! Episode 15 is here! A day later than usual, but hey, in true Trying Matters fashion, I decided to try something new and change up the show a little this week for this milestone episode. What's the new thing you ask? We have an interview for the very first time on the Trying Matters Podcast!  Today we are chatting with my absolute best friend, Lauren! We have been friends for 9 year...

The first half of the year has come and gone! June is here, and I don't know about you, but I'm in need of a reboot! These past 2 weeks, I have been reflecting on my goals for this year and the areas in which I can use some help. In this episode, I'm opening up about my struggles so far this year and talking through the ways I plan to work on them in these next 6 months. There'...

New York, New York! My latest adventure with my husband was truly one for the books, so I figured I'd share our experience with you guys! This episode includes all the places we visited, the people we met, and some unexpected lessons I learned during our trip to The Big Apple! Get ready for some laughs,  relatable moments, girl talk, and some personal growth points. You're definitely goi...