The Dry Diaries

Why We Ignore Red Flags (with Chelsko)

This month on The Dry Diaries we’re really talking about raising our standards, especially when it comes to dating and relationships. And I feel like this episode is such a real conversation because we’ve all been there at some point… seeing the signs that something isn’t right but somehow convincing ourselves it’s not that big of a deal. In this episode I sit down with Chelsko and we talk about why people ignore red flags, how attachment patterns and emotional habits can affect the way we date, and why sometimes the signs are obvious but we still choose to stay. We get into relationship patterns, trusting your intuition, and how learning to recognize what’s actually healthy can completely change the way you approach dating. It’s basically a girl chat about relationships, self-awareness, and learning how to stop settling for situations you know deep down aren’t right. Dear Diary prompts Have I ever ignored a sign because I wanted something to work so badly? What standards am I ready to stop compromising on? To My Dearest, Click To Send Your Anonymous Question [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404484/fan_mail/new] Don’t forget to rate, like, comment, and subscribe to The Dry Diaries [https://www.youtube.com/@thedrydiariespod] FOLLOW ON SOCIALS Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@thedrydiariespod] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrydiaries] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thedrydiariespod/] My Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexdryyyy/] Have a question or topics you want us to dive into? Submit it at HERE [https://thedrydiaries.com/#ddd] Send all your anonymous questions HERE [https://thedrydiaries.com/#ddd] You can also always email contact@thedrydiaries.com

What Being in Your Feminine Energy Actually Means (with Lauren Salaun)

This month on The Dry Diaries we’re really talking about raising our standards, not just in dating, but in the way we show up in our lives. In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Salaun to talk about what feminine energy actually means. We get into the difference between constantly pushing and learning how to receive, how boundaries and confidence play a role in feminine energy, and why so many women end up feeling burnt out from always feeling like they have to do everything themselves. We talk about balance, self-worth, relationships, and what it actually looks like to feel grounded and confident in your energy. It’s basically a girl chat about reconnecting with yourself and creating a life that feels aligned instead of forced. Dear Diary prompts • Where in my life am I overextending myself?  • What would it look like to slow down and actually receive? To My Dearest, Click To Send Your Anonymous Question [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404484/fan_mail/new] Don’t forget to rate, like, comment, and subscribe to The Dry Diaries [https://www.youtube.com/@thedrydiariespod] FOLLOW ON SOCIALS Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@thedrydiariespod] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrydiaries] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thedrydiariespod/] My Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexdryyyy/] Have a question or topics you want us to dive into? Submit it at HERE [https://thedrydiaries.com/#ddd] Send all your anonymous questions HERE [https://thedrydiaries.com/#ddd] You can also always email contact@thedrydiaries.com

The May Full Moon Is Changing What You Tolerate

This episode is a little bonus Dry Diaries entry where we’re talking about the May Flower Moon in Scorpio and the emotional clarity it may be bringing into your life right now. Scorpio energy is known for depth, transformation, and uncovering what may be happening beneath the surface. Full moons often highlight patterns, especially in relationships and emotional attachments, and this one can feel like a moment where you recognize what you truly want versus what you may have been settling for. In this episode, we talk about the astrology behind the Scorpio Flower Moon, why certain emotions or realizations may feel more intense right now, and how growth can look like choosing differently moving forward. Think of this as a reflective girl talk moment about honoring your standards, trusting what feels aligned, and allowing your next chapter to feel more intentional. If you’ve been feeling more aware of what feels right for you and what doesn’t.. this episode is for you. Dear Diary Prompts What am I no longer available for? Where am I ready to raise my standards? What patterns am I ready to release? To My Dearest, Click To Send Your Anonymous Question [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404484/fan_mail/new] Don’t forget to rate, like, comment, and subscribe to The Dry Diaries [https://www.youtube.com/@thedrydiariespod] FOLLOW ON SOCIALS Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@thedrydiariespod] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrydiaries] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thedrydiariespod/] My Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexdryyyy/] Have a question or topics you want us to dive into? Submit it at HERE [https://thedrydiaries.com/#ddd] Send all your anonymous questions HERE [https://thedrydiaries.com/#ddd] You can also always email contact@thedrydiaries.com

The Moment You Realize You’ve Been Playing Small

In this episode, I talk about something that can be hard to admit to yourself, the moment you realize you might have been playing smaller than the life you actually want. Sometimes it’s not obvious at first. It’s little things. You start noticing you’re holding back your opinions, downplaying your goals, or choosing the safer option even when something inside you knows you’re meant for more. In this diary entry, I talk about the subtle ways we shrink ourselves without realizing it, why it can feel uncomfortable to step into a bigger version of your life, and what it looks like to finally stop minimizing who you are. Because sometimes stepping into your power isn’t one big decision, it’s just the moment you realize you’re ready to stop playing small. Dear Diary prompts Where in my life have I been holding myself back? What would I do differently if I fully trusted my potential? To My Dearest, Click To Send Your Anonymous Question [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404484/fan_mail/new] Don’t forget to rate, like, comment, and subscribe to The Dry Diaries [https://www.youtube.com/@thedrydiariespod] FOLLOW ON SOCIALS Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@thedrydiariespod] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrydiaries] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thedrydiariespod/] My Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexdryyyy/] Have a question or topics you want us to dive into? Submit it at HERE [https://thedrydiaries.com/#ddd] Send all your anonymous questions HERE [https://thedrydiaries.com/#ddd] You can also always email contact@thedrydiaries.com

10 Ways to Start Trusting Yourself Again

In this episode, I talk about something I think a lot of us struggle with at different points in life, learning how to trust ourselves again. Sometimes after enough overthinking, outside opinions, or decisions that didn’t go the way we expected, we start second-guessing everything. Our intuition gets quieter, our confidence drops a little, and we find ourselves constantly asking other people what they think before making a move. In this diary entry, I walk through ten ways to start rebuilding self-trust, from listening to your intuition again, to making small decisions without overanalyzing them, to remembering that you actually know yourself better than anyone else. Because the truth is, trusting yourself isn’t something you suddenly wake up with one day. It’s something you rebuild slowly, decision by decision. Dear Diary prompts Where in my life am I constantly looking for outside validation? What would change if I trusted my own instincts a little more? To My Dearest, Click To Send Your Anonymous Question [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404484/fan_mail/new] Don’t forget to rate, like, comment, and subscribe to The Dry Diaries [https://www.youtube.com/@thedrydiariespod] FOLLOW ON SOCIALS Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@thedrydiariespod] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrydiaries] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thedrydiariespod/] My Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexdryyyy/] Have a question or topics you want us to dive into? Submit it at HERE [https://thedrydiaries.com/#ddd] Send all your anonymous questions HERE [https://thedrydiaries.com/#ddd] You can also always email contact@thedrydiaries.com