What's The F*%@ing Point?

This episode I am joined by my ex, Paul, to share about the relationship we had that both healed some wounds and also poked at our core wounds still left to be worked on. Turns out, staying friends is possible when you've created a safe foundation, but it is not without difficulty, sadness, and grief. Join us as we explore our beginnings and how we had to end so that we could both find a deeper, m...

I took a break! But I am back for some more discussion around leadership! This episode is about the differences, challenges, and hope that comes from being a healthy and intentional leader despite the lack of good representation of those types of leaders in our modern society. I offer personal, vulnerable experiences as well as tips for bringing your own healthy leadership qualities to the surface...

In episode 4, I sit down with a dear friend and coworker, Spencer Jensen, MFT-C (They/Them). We explore hope in a desperate and dangerous time to be queer and proud. Spencer offers insight into what brings them hope and inspires them to resist. I share personal insights into power dynamics and how to fight against the urge to give in. One thing is always true, the past is queer, the present is que...

Today our host, Alyssa Wright, talks to the white bodied listeners as she begins a Leadership Series this Season. This episode is about how white bodied individuals can lead in the social justice space differently. She offers tangible ways to make changes, big or small. Alyssa wants to challenge the listeners to making small changes in their own lives to support the survival and success of all hum...

In Episode 2, we are joined by Abby Esquivel who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a group practice owner at Be and Belong Counseling in Westminster CO. She is also a poet, international trainer on Interpersonal Neurobiology and Play Therapy, an amazing mother to 4 beautiful humans, and a life long friend. We sit down for a conversation around hope and it's presence since the beginning of t...

In this episode of What's the Fucking Point, we begin the journey of unpacking ways to sustain action when the world feels overwhelming, scary, and uncertain. This season 2 opener brings up topics around community building, making action a necessary part of living in this world, and turning inward when uncertainty is so loud. Some reflection questions for this episode: What counts as meaningful ac...

In this episode, we stare directly into the existential dread of modern dating and then dare to find hope inside it. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re still putting on real pants for strangers, downloading to just undownload another dating app, or trying to stay calm as all your triggers get magnified, this conversation is for you. Drawing from a grounded, therapeutic lens, we explore why dating...

Divorce can feel like the end of everything you thought you knew: your relationship, your identity, your plans for the future. But what if it’s also the beginning of something more honest, more grounded, and more you ? In this episode of What’s the Fucking Point , we dive into the messy, painful, and sometimes liberating process of finding hope after divorce. We talk about the grief that comes wit...

In this episode of What’s the Fucking Point , we dive into the transformative practice of reparenting through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) or "parts work". We explore what it means to tend to the younger, wounded parts of ourselves with compassion, curiosity, and care—and how this process can unlock a deeper sense of wholeness and hope. Whether you’re a therapist, healer, or simply so...

In this episode of What’s the Fucking Point, we dive into the ancient yet deeply relevant practice of Circle Work and the transformative power of community when navigating life’s hardest moments. Circles remind us that hope is not built in isolation, it’s sustained through witness, connection, and shared humanity. Together, we explore how intentional gathering can soften despair, hold complexity,...

In this episode of What’s the Fucking Point , we dive into the messy, complicated, and sometimes beautiful intersection of spirituality and emotional expression. We’ll explore how different spiritual practices can open the door to actually feeling our feelings—grief, anger, joy, all of it—and how that process can lead us toward hope in the here and now. This isn’t about quick fixes or bypassing pa...

In this episode of What’s the Fucking Point? , we dive into the messy, raw, and necessary reality of duality when it comes to hope. Hope isn’t all light, love, and Pinterest quotes—it’s also grief, rage, despair, and complexity. We talk about the importance of holding both/and —joy and sorrow, clarity and confusion, light and shadow—without needing to resolve one into the other. Because real hope,...

In this powerful and raw episode of What’s the Fucking Point? , we dive deep into the lived experience of suicidal ideation and the complex emotional terrain that comes with it—despair, silence, and survival. Alyssa Wright (she/her) is joined by Seth Tyra (they/them) and together explore what hope actually looks like in the darkest moments—not as a shiny promise, but as a gritty, often defiant act...

In this episode, Alyssa dives into the overstimulating reality of modern life—where the scroll never ends, the headlines keep getting louder, and everyone has an urgent take. We talk about how our constant exposure to news, social media, and global crises can quietly erode our nervous systems, our attention spans, and our sense of what’s even possible. Hope isn’t just an emotion—it’s a practice. A...

In this special mini episode, I’m joined by a very special guest—my daughter—who shares her own beautiful, unfiltered perspective on what hope means to her. Through the eyes of a child, we get a tender reminder of the simplicity, honesty, and wisdom that hope can carry when it’s not weighed down by the complexities of adulthood. Whether you’re a parent, a seeker, or simply someone needing a fresh...

In this first episode, host Alyssa Wright—a licensed clinical social worker, educator, supervisor and consultant—introduces herself and the heart behind this podcast. Grounded in realness, reflection, and deep care, this show is for therapists, healers, and anyone seeking meaning in uncertain times. Alyssa shares her background, her hopes for this space, and what listeners can expect in upcoming e...

In this first episode, Alyssa unpacks the quiet power of hope—not as blind optimism, but as a grounded, embodied practice. When the world feels heavy with grief, anger, fear, or uncertainty, it can feel naive or even dangerous to “hope.” But what if hope isn't about denying hardship… but staying rooted in possibility because of it? Together, we explore: The difference between grounded hope and tox...