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  • Resilience Through Adversity
    2025/05/23

    In this episode, I return to a conversation that lives in my bones—resilience through adversity. I speak from the heart about my own grief journey, the heaviness that comes with deep loss, and the unexpected places where hope still blooms.


    This isn’t a conversation about "moving on." It’s about what it means to move with—with the weight, with the ache, with the love that remains. I share what I’ve learned about the quiet power of getting back up, the courage it takes to feel deeply, and the sacred strength we hold when life asks more of us than we ever thought we could give.


    Whether you're in the thick of something hard or standing on the other side of it, I hope this episode reminds you: you are not alone, and you are more resilient than you know. ✨

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    8 分
  • From Shadows to Strength: Rickita’s Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
    2025/05/16
    Content note: This episode includes discussion of substance use and addiction. Okay y'all, come get settled in for this one -it's a long, but gooood episode. I sit down with Rickita, a courageous woman who opens up about her journey into addiction, the challenges she faced in recovery, and the quiet strength she carries today. With raw honesty and gentle reflection, she shares what led her down a dark path, what helped her begin to heal, and how she’s continuing to rebuild a life rooted in hope. This conversation is a reminder that recovery is not a straight line—and that even the smallest glimpses of light matter.
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    2 時間
  • This One Hit Different 🌙
    2025/05/09
    In this episode, I reflect on one of my favorite poems by Mike Posner—‘don’t ask the sun to shine more like the moon’. It’s a piece that’s stayed with me, quietly reminding me what it means to accept myself exactly as I am. I talk about how these words have helped shift my perspective on self-love, identity, and honoring my own light—without trying to dim it or change its shape for anyone else.
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    5 分
  • Rooted in Love, Growing Forward 🌱
    2025/05/02
    In this heart-centered episode, Alyza reflects on the power of love as a generational force. She explores how we can intentionally nurture love within and around the younger generations—those shaping the future with their diversity, brilliance, and bold authenticity. Through personal insight and soulful reflection, Alyza celebrates the beauty of these new waves of humans and the importance of modeling compassion, curiosity, and care in a world that so deeply needs it. Because when love is planted, it grows. 🌱
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    7 分
  • Finding The Balance ✨
    2025/04/25

    This episode is a reflection on something I’ve been working through myself—how to stay informed about the world without letting it completely take over my thoughts or my energy. It’s a weird tension to hold, wanting to care deeply while also needing to protect your peace.


    I talk a bit about what’s helped me set boundaries with the news and social media, and how I’m learning to listen to my body when it says, “that’s enough for today.” If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed but still want to stay engaged in a meaningful way, I hope this conversation feels grounding and honest.

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    7 分
  • The Attack on the American Mind: Education, Power & the Fight for Democracy
    2025/04/18
    In this eye-opening episode of The Affinity Journals, we examine the calculated dismantling of public education, libraries, the arts, and scientific research under Donald Trump’s current administration. Through a carefully researched, fact-based timeline of executive orders and policy shifts, this episode explores how these actions are impacting our collective access to knowledge — and what it means for the future of democracy. Inspired by a statement from Robert Reich and grounded in historical and current context, we ask: Who benefits when the public is kept uninformed? What’s at stake when education and critical thinking are under attack? And how do we, as engaged citizens, hold the line? This is your call to stay informed, stay engaged, and stay brave. Let’s keep thinking critically — together.
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    6 分
  • Why We Rise: The Heart Behind Enough! 💛
    2025/04/11
    ✨ What's possible when love leads the way? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on Enough! — my grassroots nonprofit working to create community-powered change 🌱🤝. I’m sharing our mission, our dreams, and exactly why we believe activism rooted in love is unstoppable 💛. You'll also hear about our upcoming Bake Sale & Craft Fair — a joyful, intentional fundraiser building momentum for our work this fall 🍂. Activists, advocates, big-hearted humans — this one’s for you ✊❤️. → Learn more & link arms with us: https://affinityfirestudios.com/enough-non-profit-org Love grows love 🌼
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    5 分
  • Hey Y'all, I'm Back!
    2025/04/04
    I'm back, y'all! Season 2 of The Affinity Journals kicks off with a heartfelt catch-up on the last few months—what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what’s on the horizon. From personal growth and creative shifts to navigating grief and embracing new opportunities, this episode is a raw, honest reflection on life’s ever-evolving journey. Let’s reconnect, realign, and set the tone for a season filled with deep conversations, personal revelations, and the magic of storytelling.
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    6 分