21 | The street Flo lived on: Chaos to Clarity

22 | Apology Avenue: I was immature and emotionally distant

Have you ever wished for an apology that might never come? In this episode of Apology Avenue, we hear a heartfelt letter from a father to his son — an emotional apology for years of distance, irresponsibility, and emotional absence. Through his words, we witness the pain of regret, the awareness of his past failures, and his deep desire to break the cycle and finally show up with love. (Remember: In this series, we are reading apology letters we have written to ourselves from the person who has hurt us. This is a journaling practice.) EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: * A father’s vulnerable apology for his emotional distance and past mistakes. * His acknowledgment of how his unhappiness and immaturity shaped his parenting. * A reflection on generational wounds passed down through family dynamics. * A plea for his son to avoid the same self-destructive patterns. * A father’s deep remorse and hope for reconnection, healing, and forgiveness. RESOURCES * Grab a journal from my shop: https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shopwww.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shop [http://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shop] * Want a free journal? Leave a review + get the Apology Avenue Journal: https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/free-journal-download [https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/free-journal-download] BE PART OF THE SHOW * Submit your own letter to be read on the show: https://forms.gle/Z3qGCa62BGMYmMLt5 [https://forms.gle/Z3qGCa62BGMYmMLt5] SUPPORT THE SHOW * Please leave a rating wherever you listen to podcasts * Make a donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsool [https://buymeacoffee.com/tsool] CONNECT WITH LINA * Lina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-la-rue/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-la-rue/] * Lina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestreetsofourlives/ [https://www.instagram.com/thestreetsofourlives/]

21 | The street Flo lived on: Chaos to Clarity

Have you ever reached a season in life where everything should have been calm, but inside you were restless, exhausted, and searching for something more? Today’s guest, Florencia Durón, Ph.D. (aka Flo), shares how she went from chasing stability by the ocean to walking through her own “dark night of the soul.” Her journey led her into trauma work, deep presence, and ultimately, the discovery of her true passion for writing. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS * Moving back to Mexico after earning her PhD in the U.S. * Searching for peace by the ocean, but finding instability instead * The exhaustion and restlessness that signaled something deeper was wrong * Facing old wounds and realizing the healing work she was finally ready for * How Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy transformed her self-understanding * Learning the importance of presence and quieting the mind * Why creative writing became both a healing outlet and her true calling * How the “dark night of the soul” can serve as a doorway to clarity GUEST INFO Connect with Flo on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@florenciaduron.writer [https://www.tiktok.com/@florenciaduron.writer] Connect with Flo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/florenciaduron.writer/ [https://www.instagram.com/florenciaduron.writer/] Connect with Flo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@florenciaduron.writer/shorts [https://www.youtube.com/@florenciaduron.writer/shorts] RESOURCES * Grab a journal from my shop: https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shophttps://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shop [https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shop] * Want a free journal? Leave a review + get the Apology Avenue Journal: https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/free-journal-download [https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/free-journal-download] SUPPORT THE SHOW * Please leave a rating wherever you listen to podcasts * Make a donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsool [https://buymeacoffee.com/tsool] APPLY TO BE A GUEST Submit a guest interest form here: https://forms.gle/98HBRmQHBYyrDrJ28 [https://forms.gle/98HBRmQHBYyrDrJ28] CONNECT WITH LINA * Lina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-la-rue/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-la-rue/] * Lina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestreetsofourlives/ [https://www.instagram.com/thestreetsofourlives/]

20 | Dairy Detours: Forgetting about your arrows

Have you ever held onto a fantasy about someone...clinging to the hope that if you just loved them enough, they’d finally change? In this episode of Diary Detours, I’m reading a free verse poem I wrote about feeling manipulated by someone I deeply cared for. I use the image of arrows to describe how their behavior repeatedly wounded me, and how I kept coming back for more, hoping the next time would be different. This is about breaking that cycle, accepting reality, and taking them off the pedestal I once put them on. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS * A free verse poem about manipulation, false kindness, and emotional control * Using the metaphor of “arrows” to describe repeated hurt and betrayal * Why we sometimes fantasize about a person’s potential instead of seeing who they really are * Letting go of the need for approval or affection from someone who won’t give it * The role of journaling in recognizing—and finally breaking—unhealthy patterns RESOURCES * Grab a journal from my shop: https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shophttps://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shop [https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shop] * Want a free journal download? Leave a review + get the Apology Avenue Journal: https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/free-journal-download [https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/free-journal-download] SUPPORT THE SHOW * Please leave a rating + review wherever you listen to podcasts * Make a donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsool [https://buymeacoffee.com/tsool] CONNECT WITH LINA * Lina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-la-rue/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-la-rue/] * Lina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestreetsofourlives/ [https://www.instagram.com/thestreetsofourlives/]

19 | Guidance Grove: The truth about online coaches with Danielle Ryan

Have you ever wondered how to tell if a coach is truly trustworthy or just using manipulative tactics? What should you look for before investing your time, money, and trust in a coaching program? In this episode of the Guidance Grove series, we speak to Danielle Ryan, a YouTuber who exposes common manipulative marketing tactics used by some coaches and shares how to protect yourself while finding ethical, effective support. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS * Discover common red flags and manipulative tactics coaches use to lure and trap vulnerable clients. * Hear personal stories of financial, emotional, and social harm caused by unethical coaching relationships. * Find out why defining your goals clearly before hiring a coach is crucial to avoid scams. * Learn how to research and vet coaches effectively to protect your investment and well-being. * Explore the impact of toxic coaching relationships on mental health and personal boundaries. * Listen to practical advice on how consumers can help shift the coaching industry toward more honesty and accountability. GUEST INFO Danielle's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsdanielleryan [https://www.youtube.com/@itsdanielleryan] RESOURCES * Grab a journal from my shop: https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shophttps://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shop [https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shop] * Want a free journal download? Leave a review + get the Apology Avenue Journal: https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/free-journal-download [https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/free-journal-download] SUPPORT THE SHOW * Please leave a rating wherever you listen to podcasts * Make a donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsool [https://buymeacoffee.com/tsool] APPLY TO BE A GUEST Submit a guest interest form here: https://forms.gle/98HBRmQHBYyrDrJ28 [https://forms.gle/98HBRmQHBYyrDrJ28] CONNECT WITH LINA * Lina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-la-rue/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-la-rue/] * Lina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestreetsofourlives/ [https://www.instagram.com/thestreetsofourlives/]

18 | Diary Detours: A kid living in extremes

Have you ever felt like you were living in emotional extremes—never truly at peace, just bouncing between survival modes? In this episode of Diary Detours, I’m sharing a journal entry about growing up between two households after my parents divorced. I reflect on how I adapted differently in each home, and how those extremes shaped the way I currently show up in my adult relationships. This episode is for anyone who felt invisible as a child, or who’s only now finding the words to describe what they went through. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS * What it was like to constantly shift between two emotional identities as a child * How extremes in childhood shaped my emotional patterns and sense of self * The longing for attention, approval, and balance as a kid * What my therapist said that finally helped me understand why I struggle to be authentic * A reminder that writing can be a powerful tool for healing RESOURCES * Grab a journal from my shop: https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shophttps://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shop [https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/shop] * Want a free journal download? Leave a review + get the Apology Avenue Journal: https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/free-journal-download [https://www.thestreetsofourlives.xyz/free-journal-download] SUPPORT THE SHOW * Please leave a rating + review wherever you listen to podcasts * Make a donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsool [https://buymeacoffee.com/tsool] CONNECT WITH LINA * Lina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-la-rue/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-la-rue/] * Lina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestreetsofourlives/ [https://www.instagram.com/thestreetsofourlives/]