Growing with Alondra: A Reflective, Leisure Podcast

Hiiii, I am BACK! It has been a WHILE. I've been learning so much in this time that I've been away, and I can't wait to share it with you ♥. My new endeavors include book reviewing, I have a new podcast En Español called, Un Pedacito de Alo (https://open.spotify.com/show/6NsySRmE1cftXrCE8n8o1q?si=2be34ca9c4524bf1), and so much more that I will be talking to you about in the episodes to come.If you liked the show, feel free to follow me on my platforms ♥:https://msha.ke/growingwithalondrahttps://msha.ke/unpedacitodealo

There are times in our lives when we are uncertain of where we are going, or HOW we will get there, and I am not exempt from that. It's especially tough when you are on this path and people see you as someone who has it all together. You may panic and think you are in crisis, or start even questioning whether you are even as worthy or capable as others may or may not think. If this is you, come and take a seat with me dear friend. If you enjoy Let's Talk and Grow, please do not hesitate to leave a review/rating. Also don't forget to follow Let's Talk and Grow and support on Instagram and other platforms which you can find here: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow

Reflecting on the times that I could have done better in being ahead by believing in myself, putting myself first, and/or taking initiative in my talents/goals/dreams sooner. Whether it be due to procrastination, self-doubt, others planting seeds of self-doubt in me in the past, or waiting on others. You can follow me on Instagram at @letstalkandgrow ♥ Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating and/or review ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow

In this life we cannot lose, every experience whether positive or negative, and every lesson is gained for a better consciousness of the self. Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating and/or review ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram.

This episode centers on how we get easily swayed by what we see out there without taking the time to appreciate what is cool about what is already within us. About the importance of having more autonomy in our youth in terms of being more free-thinkers instead of thinking we're cool because we're following others. and how uncool that is anyway and ironically so because we associate being IN (keeping up with others) with being cool. The beauty of individuality, and loving and celebrating others and ourselves for what makes them/us unique. The beauty in tapping in ourselves...♥ Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating and/or review ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram.

Sometimes we feel behind in life and while it is a very human thing to feel at any age, when that happens it's always important to come back to ourselves and realize these things (mentioned in this weeks episode). These are some of the thoughts that I navigate through when those feelings want to creep up on me, and if you're listening, I hope this perspective can be a balm for you as well, as it is for me in life ♥. Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating and/or review ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram.

Hi lovely people! In this episode, I touch on what it has felt like for me being the older sibling. The feelings have changed over the years, but it's been amazing how much life can surprise you on what someone ends up meaning and being to your life. A few years ago although my sister and I's relationship was ok, it was always on the surface, but now...WOW!  Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram.

In this episode, I cover what we tend to feel when we leave things for tomorrow and some of the things that we can do or shift to combat the feeling of not starting. Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram.

In this episode, I talk about my experience as an introvert and the prenotions that others might have on why people are introverts. The loneliness that comes with being an introvert but also the fact that it's a pleasure to some of us. Basically, we are not all introverted for the same reasons but maybe if you're an introvert you might feel like some of this resonates with you, and if you're an extrovert, it might help you know why some people are introverted. As always, I'm simply hoping with every episode that you feel less alone ♥. Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram.

We were watching the JLo "Halftime" documentary on Netflix when my sister asks "Aren't you proud of being Latina?". All of a sudden all these questions as to what makes a Latina, arose as I questioned the stereotypes that come with being one vs. what I am. This is for anyone, regardless of race, age, or gender, and I hope that if in any way or in others, you relate, that you know you are not alone ♥. Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram.

In this episode, I talk about divorce, what it meant to me as a child, and what it meant to me growing up. Highlighting its effect possible effect on children when neglected, but also the possible pros as we grow into adulthood. Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram.

Hi lovely people!  It's so good to be back! In this episode, I talk about experiences with our immigrant loved ones and the struggles that they may go through when their language is limited. The struggles that they go through but also the struggle as children that we face to see them go through it and feeling very vulnerable. Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram.

Hi beautiful people! I'm so happy to be back after a month hiatus ♥ This episode is about some of the things that inspire me to have an outlook on life full of passion and inspiration which might help someone. Hopefully one of these things helps you :) I can't wait for you to listen! ♥ Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram as well as our Facebook page's audio rooms.

Hello Beautiful People! We are back with another episode of Let's Talk and Grow! This week I discuss cancel-culture and the parts that I am "iffy" about, to an extent. This episode attempts to analyze certain aspects where I feel there can be more of a balance in society when it comes to this movement of our time. I can't wait for you to listen! ♥ Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram as well as our Facebook page's audio rooms.

Hi beautiful people! This episode titled Wasn't I the One Who... is an episode that came about when I was having self-doubt. I don't know where I heard "Wasn't I the one..." whether it was on television, or in my head but as someone who is inspired by nearly everything, those word seem to come to me just at the right time. My mind (like it does every time an episode comes about), started creating a whole set of moments of questions like "Weren't you the woman that did this all alone? Aren't you the woman who risked everything for....Then what makes you think that you can do these things that beside that seem so simple if you just continue to be consistent and have faith in yourself. You can do all things! I found myself deeply inspired that I wanted to share this episode with you in case you are ever doubting yourself. This more than an episode, I saw it as an amazing exercise that you can say to yourself out loud or write down in a notebook. I can't wait for you to listen! ♥ Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram as well as our Facebook page's audio rooms.

Hello beautiful people! This episode is about all the things I wish I had told that little Me, Alondra; full of uncertainty, who felt deep loneliness but then found the greatest friend in herself. The girl who felt like she had to raise herself at times which also made her introverted, quiet and reserved. None of which are bad, but adult me has the comfort to her pains and doubts that wouldn't allow her to come out of her shell. In this episode I dive into the lessons I've learned that could have helped HER. First point being: This space is as much yours as it is everyone else's take as much space in this canvas of the universe as you dare, live it, breathe it unapologetically no matter how your surroundings have wanted to make you feel small and threatened. Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram as well as our Facebook page's audio rooms.

In this episode of Let's Talk and Grow I celebrate individuality; staying true to the beauty of what makes you, you. Be and look the way you feel beautiful, bold and inspired, but make sure you are doing it because that is what speaks to you and not because being or looking a certain way is the trend of the year. This episode serves both young and old, people who have been ridiculed as well the person that has ridiculed as well. Come join me in this beautiful episode dahling ♥ Please, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram as well as our Facebook page's audio rooms.

Listen, I am not one to usually set New Year resolutions, but I just happen to be at particular momentum in life where the feelings of making huge changes are very prominent in my life, not because it's the start of a new year, but rather the moment just happens to be aligning to the times coincidentally so. For one, I just started this podcast towards the end of the year, and I've been wanting to start so many things, I have a good or perhaps a little above average (maybe) relationship with my family, but there are still some things in this situation and other aspects of my life that I talk about that need some fixing that need to be addressed before I leave this Earth, this lifetime (Dramatic phrasing, I know; but I'm SERIOUS, dahling!) Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥  Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram as well as Facebook audio group rooms.

Gratitude, a practice that is so underrated in this world; a true life-changer. In this episode, Alondra Jiménez talks about how she unknowingly was practicing gratitude when she was just a middle-schooler walking on her way to school in the mornings, and how she eventually learned what it was when she had a spiritual awakening in 2017. She goes on to explain a practice that she learned by Psychologist Dr. Shipon and how she learned that gratitude and anger could not exist in your heart and the same time as well as her practices with gratitude.  Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥ Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram as well as Facebook audio group rooms.

In this episode of Let's Talk and Grow, Alondra talks about an experience that where she was paralyzed from head to toe, until the point where she almost completely stopped breathing. In what Alondra felt to be a near-death experience, she talks to us about how this experience was completely life-changing for her and shares with us the lessons that she tries to live by each day. Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating ♥ Click here to follow Let's Talk and Grow on all social media platforms: https://msha.ke/letstalkandgrow to follow behind the scene stories of the journey on Instagram as well as Facebook audio group rooms.

We have so many dreams in our lives that we don't pursue because we think we're not worthy of putting ourselves out there because we don't have the expertise, the public opinions credibility, because we're too shy, or because we're not as good as the "best", or because everyone will think we're making a fool out of ourselves. Stop letting others and yourself getting in the way of your soul reaching its ultimate version of YOU! Please follow me on this journey in making our dreams come true. Putting ourselves out there, because really! Nobody cares as much as you think they do when you're so worried about what others are going to think. COVID-19 has taught us that life is precious and worth every second of living. Losing people has taught us that we want to not only spend time with our loved ones and take care of our health, but that life is too short to not live doing what makes your heart fill with joy.  You don't want to be in your deathbed thinking "what if?". The time is NOW! Many of us are so fortunate and blessed that in this day in age, most of the things we want to do we can learn online. Be consistent, be passionate, be inspired and see yourself grow! I can't wait for you to pursue your dreams and through our willingness to live our fullest self, inspire a chain of others to do so as well...much love.

Join me in topics of self-reflection, personal development, and just topics of the everyday life in a raw, casual way. You and I, and an occasional friend to pass the time. With the purpose of connecting with ourselves, our souls, and others around us in a fulfilling way; nourishing our hearts, minds and souls.