We recorded our very first Monday Pod outside the usual studio— from The Combine in downtown Oakland (huge thanks to Alex Hooper!). Ashley checks in after a week of choosing softness and staying close to her “why,” Alex returns from a fun show at Red Rocks, and Nick shares a weekend that didn’t go to plan—but still landed as a win.

From there, we get into what it means to not be okay, and how hard it is to sit in the in-between without rushing to fix it. We get real about discomfort, friendship, therapy, and the small moments that help us move through heaviness.

From there, we dive into:

The urge to “solve” hard feelings—and why it’s not always that simpleWhat it means to build awareness around your patternsTherapy, stigma, and finding what actually works for youThe difference between physical and emotional painWhy sometimes just the next step is enough

We wrap with six cartwheels (Petaluma, we see you!), a creative challenge featuring a very specific pigeon, and big gratitude to The Combine for hosting our first remote Monday pod.

Friendly disclaimer: We’re not professionals—just friends having honest conversations, sharing our personal experiences in hopes of opening up space for others. If you're struggling or need someone to talk to, we strongly encourage you to reach out to a mental health professional and please know, you’re not alone.

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