Self Care IRL

113. A Guide to Real Connection: 8 Ways to Check In Without Being Weird

In this episode, you and I discuss how to actually be there for your strong friends. And not that surface level 'how are you?' text energy, but the genuine checking-in that your day-ones deserve. We're talking everything from how to celebrate their wins (even when they try to play them off), to respecting their space (without ghosting them), to making it okay for them to not have it all together (because baby, none of us do).Whether you're the friend everyone runs to with their drama, or you've got that friend who's everybody's backbone, this episode is for you.EPSIODE LINKS:Isn’t Christmas Every Day playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/33lxs5rfXbMLou9dH4Gz2BRESOURCES:Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challengeMy debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8hCONNECT WITH US:Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotesAlso. Consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts to unlock our besties subscriber only audio experience. You'll get exclusive audio, interviews, ad free episodes, and monthly guided meditations.FOLLOW US:Self Care IRL on IG: https://tyalx.com/selfcareirl-igTy Alexander on IG: https://tyalx.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

112. My best advice for not crashing out during the holidays

In this episode, we're getting real about maintaining your peace during the most wonderful (and sometimes most chaotic) time of the year. If you're feeling overwhelmed by family expectations, missing loved ones, or trying to make everything Instagram-perfect while your bank account is giving you the side-eye, this episode is your holiday survival guide. From learning the power of saying "nah" to toxic situations, to protecting your coins from those twinkling store displays, we're covering ten practical strategies that'll help you actually enjoy the season.Consider this your guide to keeping your sanity, protecting your peace, and maybe even finding some joy in the chaos.EPISODE LINKS:Isn’t Christmas Every Day playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/33lxs5rfXbMLou9dH4Gz2BRESOURCES:Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challengeMy debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8hCONNECT WITH US:Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotesAlso. Consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts to unlock our besties subscriber only audio experience. You'll get exclusive audio, interviews, ad free episodes, and monthly guided meditations.FOLLOW US:Self Care IRL on IG: https://tyalx.com/selfcareirl-igTy Alexander on IG: https://tyalx.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

111. A Brutally Honest Guide For People Who Feel Like They're Faking It

In this episode, you and I will discuss what it really feels like to look "successful" on the outside while battling imposter syndrome and anxiety on the inside. Through vulnerable conversations and ten practical strategies, we'll explore how to manage the weight of success when your brain keeps telling you you're a fraud. This isn't another toxic positivity pep talk – it's real talk about mental health, success, and learning to trust your journey, even when you're not sure you deserve to be here.RESOURCES:Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challengeMy debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8hCONNECT WITH US:Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotesAlso. Consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts to unlock our besties subscriber only audio experience. You'll get exclusive audio, interviews, ad free episodes, and monthly guided meditations.FOLLOW US:Self Care IRL on IG: https://tyalx.com/selfcareirl-igTy Alexander on IG: https://tyalx.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

110. Why Being Nice Is Not Your Superpower

Today, we're going to have a real conversation about breaking free from these patterns that our mothers and grandmothers before us struggled with too. By the end of this episode, you'll have practical ways to set boundaries without guilt, specific phrases to use when you need to say no (and mean it), and most importantly, permission to put yourself first. Because contrary to what society might have told us, your well-being is not up for negotiation.RESOURCES:Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challengeMy debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8hCONNECT WITH US:Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotesAlso. Consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts to unlock our besties subscriber only audio experience. You'll get exclusive audio, interviews, ad free episodes, and monthly guided meditations.FOLLOW US:Self Care IRL on IG: https://tyalx.com/selfcareirl-igTy Alexander on IG: https://tyalx.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

109. Click here if you're always the one apologizing in your friendships

Today's episode is all about knowing when to fight for a friendship and when to love yourself enough to walk away. We're talking toxic dynamics, accountability (or the lack thereof), and how to know if your bestie is still your bestie or if they've become your frenemy.RESOURCES:Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challengeMy debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8hCONNECT WITH US:Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotesAlso. Consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts to unlock our besties subscriber only audio experience. You'll get exclusive audio, interviews, ad free episodes, and monthly guided meditations.FOLLOW US:Self Care IRL on IG: https://tyalx.com/selfcareirl-igTy Alexander on IG: https://tyalx.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices