Figuring S**t Out

Send a textBe intentional. It's that simple. There's nothing else to really say on the matter, lol. Just be honest and BE intention. Be CLEAR with your intentions and find LIKE MINDED people with your same intentions. Stop being weird and let's put an end to this toxic crap moving into 2026. I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textIt took me years to realize the difference between being a low maintenance person, and i was actually proud in the way that I moved in certain relationships (friendships in particular). Checking in on your people, regardless of how often...is the BARE. MINIMUM! It's the LEAST you can do as a friend/loved one. Reaching out to check in on someone and to see how they're doing. How their life is going is the genuine bare basic tasks that one can do as a friend and loved on. Understand that to be low maintenance doesn't not mean you reach out every 8 months, have a quick chat, and then go ghost on each other for another 2 years. Low maintenance means that you do not ask for, nor do you require a lot to be present in their life and to play your role. You can show up by just calling them and sitting on the phone/FaceTime. You can make the time to grab a quick coffee and chat about life. Don't get complacent in BARELY showing up for the people in your life. It truly does not require a lot to be there for someone.I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textVenting is a key factor of truly processing your thoughts and your feelings. Yes, you should be wary and mindful to who you talk to. But venting should not be criticized as this automatically horrible thing that we do. As humans, we have to be able to get emotions out and express them. Yes,  again. be wary and mindful of who you talk to....but if you need to talk...do it. Whether it be on consistent friend, a therapist, whoever it may be.I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textBeing intentional is something I feel like we just don't do as a society, and I really wish it was put into practice more. I believe that when you move with intention, and then everything you do coincides and is aligned with that intention? There is little to no room for toxicity and negativity. Granted, you can't control what people do, how people feel, or how they choose to interpret your words and actions. HOWEVER, you can ALWAYS be clear and HONEST with your intentions and everything else will work out the way it's supposed to. I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textWelcome to season 4, Y'all! I look forward to creating more content and exploring more of the ideas that I have in the future. There's a lot to come that I want to implement with this podcast and I look forward to seeing how it all plays out!I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textWe're far too grown to going through life playing games and not being clear about what we want and what our intentions. Be honest, be open, be real, SET CLEAR EXPECTATIONS. You will avoid a lot of issues and drama by doing so. I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textPerception is key. However, it is not the "Gospel."  Understanding that every one's perception is different, while also maintaining the respect of someone else's perspective and perception of something. Someone's perception is their reality, and it's important to acknowledge that, while still also recognizing your own. I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textCommunication is a highly important necessary skill that can often time be overlooked and misunderstood. While it has become a topic of conversation much more recently, it seems that most people don't understand that its not just communication itself. Its easy to talk to say something to someone, but talking to them in a way that is clear, precise, and properly conveys the message that you are intending to receive. That is where EFFECTIVE communication comes into play. You can talk to someone until your blue in the face, but if you aren't adequately conveying your message, then talking to them is pointless. Effective communication is the skill that needs to be practiced. In this episode, I dive more into the importance of effective communication, and what it means to me. I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textBe honest and upfront. Stop bullshittin people. We all know that words have weight and that our words mean a lot. So just be honest and be real. If a person or situation is NOT FOR YOU...then say that from the jump. But also, live those actual words. If you say you are not ready for something, then don't ACT and BEHAVE like you are ready for something. Honesty is 100% free. It may be hard to give and take sometimes, but its free. So, just be honest, and be real. I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textProcess your feelings. Sit with them. Acknowledge them. Own up to them. FEEL them. Life is so much easier and healthier that way.There's not much else to say on this topic, lol. Stop the toxicity and BS and process your feelings.I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textIt's normal, espeically in todays day and age, to feel like we have to handle and deal with all of our problems by ourselves. We feel like we can only let people in when things are going well. Or when we have something to celebrate. When things are only going right in our lives. But that's so far from the truth. Most of us don't go to others because we feel like we don't have anyone we can actually go to. Or we feel like we're going to "be a burden" or we're "bothering" people if we reach out. I've come to learn and understand though that we have to work hard to change that mindset and perspective. You can't say that you are alone and you don't have anyone to turn to, if you in face NEVER turn to the people in your life. If you don't reach out and let those around you know that you need them, in whatever capacity that may be...then how can you honestly say you have to go through things alone? There's a difference between genuinely NOT having anyone you can go to, and CHOOSING not to reach out to the people in your life. Fact of the matter is, we all have demons to fight, trauma to face, and baggage that we are all carrying. (and hopefully, working to unpack, lol). But the most important thing we have to understand when it comes to having people in our lives that love and care about us, is that we have to give them opportunity to show up for us. If you need someone to talk to; call or text them. If you need someone to spend time with to help get your mind off rough times, let them know and make the plans. Let people show you that they want to, and can, show up for you. Especially before you just decide that you're living in this world completely alone.I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textWelcome back for Season 3 of The Figuring Sh*t Out Podcast! This has been a fun journey and something that I have enjoyed creating and doing! Come along on the next season of the podcast and dive into more fun and interesting topics! I plan on growing this podcast and part of that process means trying new things and figuring out what works and what does not. I hope you all enjoy this next chapter of the FSO Pod :)I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textThe world is constantly changing, evolving. It's important for our mindsets to change with them. While some things do remain relevant, not everything can be handled the way that they may have been in the past.Come and sit with me while I give my unasked for opinion about a topic that seems to be one of the biggest debates to date : the newer generation(s) vs. the old(er) generations. I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textYou can't justify everything. Take accountability, own up, learn, and grow. It's not that hard.Come and sit with me while I give my unasked for opinion about a topic that so many of us never even take the time to think about : justification.I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textUnderstanding and knowing the people you have in your life can make things that much easier. Learn the people who matter to you, and show up for them accordingly. It's truly not that hard.So, come and sit with me while I give my unasked for opinion about a topic that so many of us never even take the time to think about : knowing the people we say we love and care about.I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textShow up for the people in your life. If you care about someone, if their place in your world holds any amount of significance....just show up.Come and sit with me while I give my unasked for opinion about a topic that so many of us don't understand the significance of : showing up.I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textI believe the world can be a better place if we all came from a place of genuine empathy. It goes a long way. Be mindful of how you react and move through life, but be empathic to those around you and in your life.Come and sit with me while I give my unasked for opinion about a topic that we don't understand the importance of: empathy.I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textEmotional Intelligence is key. I don't believe that we truly understand what emotional intelligence is, nor i do believe that it is practiced. Learn about it, develop it, master it. So, come and sit with me while I give my unasked for opinion about a topic that so many of us don't practice : emotional intelligence.I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textOften times we are so engrossed and focused on our own lives, that we forget to make time for the other things that matter. Hobbies, friendships and bonds outside of our romantic partners, other goals. We become so one track minded about what we have directly in front of us, that we forget that the rest of the world is happening around us. I've come to learn that it's important to be able to create the space and time for all the different priorities you have, regardless of the significance.So, come and sit with me while I give my unasked for opinion about a topic that so many of us never even take the time to think about : balance.I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textThank you so much for joining me on this exciting new journey! Starting a podcast has been one of my biggest goals for years now, and it was about time that I made it happen for myself. If you stuck around and listened to me talk my shit, I truly appreciate you! I hope that something I said can resonate with anyone, and if it did, I hope you continue to follow me on this new adventure of mine!Live love. Love life. Be kind. 'Till next time! :)I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textWhile it may be scary, and very difficult at times....owning up to our actions and the choices we make can help make the connections in our lives that much better. Own up to your own shit, worry about yourself, and let the rest be whatever it may be.So, come and sit with me while I give my unasked for opinion about a topic that also scares many people: taking accountability. I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textWe lack too much of this, and I believe it adds to the world being a decent place. We are too afraid of being judged, shamed and ridiculed that we forget to allow ourselves to be the ONE thing that makes us human: vulnerable. If we allow ourselves to feel this and accept more of it, then maybe...just maybe, this kinda of crappy world can start to become a better place.So, come and sit with me while I give my unasked for opinion about a topic that also scares many people : vulnerability!I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textYou may have noticed a theme with these first few episodes, lol. They all revolve our own individuality and three of the most important things (in my opinion) that we should all focus on/be aware. Being single is such a big thing that I don't think many people put the time and effort into fully experiencing itSo, come and sit with me while I give my unasked for opinion about a topic that also scares many people : being single!I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textWe've talked about being alone, now it's time to briefly dive into one of it's counterparts : being lonely. Often times being alone is confused with being lonely. Most tend to think that they are synonyms, however I like to think that they are opposites. It's easy to think that one means the other, but I don't think it's that simple. So, come and sit with me while I give my unasked for opinion about a topic that also scares many people : being lonely!I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)

Send a textThere is such taboo about being alone and being by yourself. So many of us are afraid to be alone, others thrive in it. Ultimately, none of us know exactly how to do it, but all find ways to be the most productive during the time in our lives where we find ourselves alone and by ourselves. So, sit and listen to me give my unasked for opinion about one of the scariest topic in the world, being alone :)I appreciate you for tuning into my rambles and rants! Thanks for listening :)