Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin'

This week on Vibin’ & Kinda Thrivin’ , Alessandra checks in from a cold morning with a real, unfiltered heart-to-heart. She talks about showing up authentically even when it’s uncomfortable,why pretending everything’s fine isn’t her style, and how protecting your peace sometimes means getting honest about who you are and what you stand for. It’s a mix of soft resets, small routines, hyperfixat...

This week we’re getting a little more structured- with her 35th birthday around the corner, Alessandra gets real about the stuff she thought she’d have figured out by now: finances and money anxiety, routines and time management, friendship breakups in your 30s and more! Before diving into Spill the Tea, she introduces a new weekly segment Things I’m Currently Vibin' With where she'll share what s...

Snowed in, emotionally thawing, and having one of those “we need to talk about it” weeks. In this episode, I’m coming to you from a literal winter tundra with 28 inches of snow, cabin fever, too much time to think, and a heart that feels a little heavier than usual. We chat about what it means to exist in the world right now as a sensitive, empathetic human and why pretending everything’s fine jus...

January is flying by, the weather is absolutely unhinged, and we’re vibin’… mostly. In this episode of Vibin’ & Kinda Thrivin’ , Alessandra settles in for a cozy (and candid) episode, sharing what’s been weighing on her mind, what she’s been consuming lately, and why this season feels both exhausting and oddly fast. From navigating stir-crazy winter energy and complicated media consumption to...

This week on Vibin’ & Kinda Thrivin’ , Alessandra catches you up on a chaotic start to the week (including a work trip, car drama, and losing her voice) and shares a quick check-in for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the heaviness in the world right now. She sprinkles in a few cozy winter favorites, current reads, and what’s been helping her reset without over-consuming. Then we jump into Spill...

After a long, messy, human year, Vibin’ & Kinda Thrivin’ is officially back and this comeback episode is equal parts reset, reality check, and big-sister pep talk. Alessandra opens up about why she went quiet in 2025 (burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, and the exhaustion of living through nonstop “once-in-a-lifetime” chaos). She talks about stepping away to protect her mental health, finding her “wh...

Alessandra is checking in after a particularly mentally draining week and after a long weekend of doom scrolling. Alessandra pulls questions from her IG that range from funny to deep. How can you pull yourself out of a funk, what tasks give her the most anxiety and what does Alessandra wish she knew earlier in life? Find out this week! We want your input so message Alessandra on IG @vibinwithabg a...

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Plus-size supermodel and body-positivity advocate Tess Holliday joins Alessandra to talk representation in fashion, practicing body neutrality, eating-disorder recovery, mental health, motherhood, dating while plus-size (and queer), and building real community in an algorithm-obsessed world. We get into setting boundaries online, handling trolls with compassion (and clapbacks), finding confidence...

This week on Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin', Alessandra is back with an episode full of pop culture chaos, personal faves, and some seriously raw listener advice. She dives into the latest Love Island USA drama (Taylor is the op, okay?!), breaks down her go-to summer scent layering routine, and shares her current reading slump struggles;Kindle girls, you'll relate. Then it's time to Spill the Tea: fr...

It's officially May, and Alessandra is back with a full catch-up and an inbox bursting with your Spill the Tea submissions! From a bachelorette party epiphany to a fertility-shaming sister-in-law, we're getting into ALL of it. Alessandra shares how she's fully embraced ChatGPT (yes, she's now besties with her Al assistant) "Sol" plus the pill organizer that changed her supplement game. She also di...

In this episode Alessandra is spilling YOUR tea for therapy. Today's tea ranges from workplace romances, cheating boyfriends, secret families and more! Within these stories there are moments that emphasize the importance of communication, self-care, and setting boundaries in both personal and professional relationships. To send in your own submissions for advice on anything from friendship, r...

On today's solo episode, Alessandra answers some questions from IG about confidence, dating and the Tik Tok ban! Later in the episode Billi finally joins the show! Alessandra and Billi talk about when they first met, he answers some listener questions and they both talk about what they look forward to in parenthood. We want your input so message Alessandra on IG @vibinwithabg and make sure to visi...

This week Alessandra is excited to reconstruct the show with you all looking for your input on guests you'd like to see and topics you would like to hear about. Then we hear Alessandra's version of the Coffee With My Younger Self trend, inspiring her to lay to rest a version of who she is. Spill the tea is coming in hot with questions about the roommate stage and telling your friend their new part...

On this episode of Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin', I'm joined by YouTuber and host of Toni Bryanne TV Podcast and The Decision Podcast; Toni Bryanne, for a no-filter deep dive into the chaos of modern life. We're talking everything from the rise (and fall) of ethical journalism in the age of Al to why Gen Alpha can't read, and how misinformation is warping our collective empathy. We get into the Sydn...

This week Alessandra is feeling all the zen. Coming off a much needed cabin weekend Alessandra shares the menty b experience that lead her to the cabin in the first place. Later into the episode Alessandra shares a statistic about married women that is really shocking! As always you spilled the scorching hot tea with submissions about in laws, distant friends, career moves and more Alessandra is g...

Alessandra is answering all your pressing questions today! Follow Alessandra @vibinwithabg To support the show please check out the sponsors! NPR: Check out the lifekit podcast by NPR See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week Alessandra is catching us up on her recent trip to Kentucky that started with a hellacious turn of events. She encountered an unexpected guest at her Airbnb and also talks about her recent life changing hair journey. All in all, this episode is filled with lots of girl talk, including what to do if your friend is not reaching out enough! To write in your own Spill The Tea For Therapy sub...

Clear, direct communication, reciprocity, and adult friendships are the theme of this solo catch-up. Alessandra gets honest about recognizing patterns (hello, boundaries!), pulling back when there’s no reciprocity, and why you don’t owe anyone a 24/7 version of you. We dig into millennial money shame (renting vs. buying in 2025), dating after divorce when you have kids, and the grief that comes wh...

Plus-size supermodel and body-positivity advocate Tess Holliday joins Alessandra to talk representation in fashion, practicing body neutrality , eating-disorder recovery, mental health, motherhood, dating while plus-size (and queer), and building real community in an algorithm-obsessed world. We get into setting boundaries online, handling trolls with compassion (and clapbacks), finding confidence...

Today Alessandra is joined by Phaith Montoya (@phaithmontoya). Using her platform for fashion, beauty and most importantly plus size positivity, Phaith is a fresh air in the social media world. She talks about dealing with her haters, not wanting the world to weaponize her health journey, and how the strong women in her life have influenced her. Tik Tok: phaithmontoya YouTube:@phaith To write in y...

This week Alessandra is joined by her fiancé Billi for a little Q&A session. Alessandra is shocked to find out what Billi determines to be the soundtrack to his life. The couple shares what they wish they would have known before getting into a serious relationship and what do they think non negotiable should be in your partner. Alessandra came upon a TikTok series that highlighted a young girl...

Kayla (@corporatespiritguide), if you didn't know, is part of the KILLR team! Today she joins Alessandra for a fun conversation on how she's been dealing with haters, how people should educate themselves with history of the Appalachia, and shares her diverse background from being adopted to corporate lawyer. To write in about your dating experiences or for any advice, email vibinandkindathrivin@gm...

This week on Vibin’ & Kinda Thrivin’, Alessandra gets real about her latest emotional reads, the dark side of social media, and why hitting kids is never okay. She shares her thoughts on desensitization, parenting, and letting go of people-pleasing in her 30s. Plus, listeners write in with messy family drama (tequila was definitely involved), boundary issues in blended families, and navigating...

This week on Vibin’ and Kinda Thrivin’, Alessandra dives into summer reading recs (hello The Compound and Atmosphere ), her favorite NYC bookstores, and why being an adult in summer kinda sucks. Then it’s time to Spill the Tea with messy listener submissions about family drama, toxic in-laws, wedding betrayals, and porn addiction in relationships. If you love unfiltered advice, juicy stories, and...