Cousin Energy Only

Catching Flights, Fall Feels, and a Reality Check

🎙️ Episode 8: Catching Flights, Fall Feels, and a Reality Check After a 3-week break, your boy is back, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on. In this episode of Hard to Swallow, I’m recapping everything from my trip to Denver, experiencing one of my favorite artists live at the iconic Red Rocks, spooky movie nights, and the full fall energy shift that's in the air. 🍂 But we’re not just vibing—we’re growing. I’m also sharing a recent moment where I had to take full ownership of my actions. It stung, but it was necessary. This episode is about reflection, realness, and that uncomfortable but powerful process of learning and doing better. If you've ever had to sit with your own accountability, or you’re just here for the fall vibes and life catch-ups, you’re in the right place. Some stories may be hard to swallow… but they just might be the ones that save.

Confidence Is the New Sexy

In this episode of Hard to Swallow, we’re talking all things confidence, and not the kind you fake for Instagram. I’m diving into what it means to walk into a room fully owning your energy, your truth, and your presence. Because let’s be real: confidence is sexy, and it’s powerful. But it’s not about loud outfits or loud personalities, it’s about doing the soul work to feel safe and strong in who you are, even when no one’s watching. I’m also breaking down the difference between confidence and cockiness (yes, there’s a line) and sharing some of the ways I’ve learned to stop shrinking and start shining, without waiting for perfection. If you’ve ever struggled with insecurity, comparison, or feeling like you have to be someone else to be seen... this one’s for you. Some stories may be hard to swallow… but they just might be the ones that save.

Cousin Energy Only

In this feel-good episode of Hard to Swallow, I’m joined by my cousin and lifelong partner in crime, Gabby, or as I like to call him, my brother from another mother. We’ve been side-by-side since diapers, and today, we’re bringing all that cousin energy straight to your ears. We’re keeping it light this week, laughing through memories of growing up in the same wild, church-filled, Kool-Aid-soaked childhood. We also get real about modern dating (yes, including the time I thought my boyfriend could see spirits 👀) and our shared weight loss journeys that taught us more than just how to count calories. Expect laughs, a few hard to swallow truths, and a whole lot of love. Some stories may be hard to swallow… but they just might be the ones that save.

Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You

We’ve all been there, clinging to relationships, jobs, friendships, or dreams that deep down, we know aren’t working. In this episode, I’m getting real about the emotional toll of forcing things to happen that were never meant to be. From personal stories to honest conversations with friends, I’m talking about the moments we ignore the signs, the red flags, the gut feelings, because we’re chasing the version of a dream we built in our heads. Letting go can feel like loss. But what if it’s actually the beginning of something better? What if peace, alignment, and joy are on the other side of your release? This one’s a heart-check for anyone stuck in a cycle of “making it work” when all the signs say “let it go.” Some stories may be hard to swallow… but they just might be the ones that save.

"My Boss Found Out I Started a Podcast"

This week, I’m keeping it real about two very different—but very relatable—things: ghosting and guilt. First, the oops moment—when my incredible boss (yes, that Amy Porterfield [https://www.amyporterfield.com/marketing-strategy-podcast/]) found out I launched this podcast... and I forgot to tell her. The guilt? Real. The imposter syndrome? Also very real. Then, we dive into something I think we’ve all dealt with: ghosting. Whether you’ve been ghosted or done the ghosting, this episode is a loving call-out to start showing up with more honesty and clarity in how we connect—and how we let go. From nervous launches to messy dating, this episode is about learning to use your voice, even when it's scary. Some stories may be hard to swallow... but they just might be the ones that save us.