In this conversation, Brandi and Rochelle explore the challenges of perfectionism, the importance of self-acceptance and self-love, and the journey towards embracing one's imperfections. They discuss how societal pressures and comparisons can lead to feelings of inadequacy and the need to redefine personal standards. The dialogue emphasizes that true happiness comes from within and that recognizing one's intrinsic worth is essential for personal growth and fulfilling relationships. Takeaways ✅Perfectionism is an unattainable goal that can lead to exhaustion. ✅Authenticity and vulnerability are more appealing than perfection. ✅Self-worth should not be tied to external achievements or appearances. ✅Letting go of perfection allows for greater self-acceptance. ✅Comparison can diminish joy and self-esteem. ✅Protecting your peace is essential for mental well-being. ✅Embracing imperfections can lead to a more fulfilling life. #selflove #selfimprovement #selfcare #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #perfectionism

We got a special one this week. The fellas sit down with some special guests (Shay and Aaliyah) to talk Top Hip Hop and R&B artists. So sit back and listen to them go back and forth on why they pick the artists that they like. If you have any questions you can leave a comment or you can email us @ Allsidesof5280social@gmail.com. Also follow us on instagram and TikTok all @ allsidesof5280. Thank you for listening……..

In this episode, we return to the themes we’ve been exploring throughout the previous thirteen conversations — the Midlife Passage and what it asks of us. We revisit key ideas from earlier episodes and take a step further by using the symbolic language of alchemy to understand what is happening within us during this profound life transition. As Jung suggested, alchemy offers a powerful metaphor for inner transformation — one that helps illuminate the psychological processes at work when our old identity begins to dissolve and something new, yet unknown, starts to emerge.Sources of quotes in this episode:Carl Jung, Letters, Vol. 1, p. 483Carl Jung, Collected Works (CW 17, §308)James Hollis, The Middle Passage: From Misery to Meaning in MidlifeZen Flesh, Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings

🎙 The Mental Health Boys Podcast | Manifestation and Mental Health: How the Power of Mindset Shapes RealityCan your thoughts really shape your reality? In Part 1 of this deeply introspective series, Steve Foster & Chris Sapp unpack the connection between manifestation and mental health. With real-life stories and raw transparency, they explore how mindset influences outcomes—and how anxiety and overthinking can block our blessings.🔍 Topics in This Episode:✔️ What manifestation really is (beyond social media buzz)✔️ How anxiety and doubt can sabotage your success✔️ The danger of toxic positivity vs. authentic optimism✔️ How to rewire your mind for clarity and purpose✔️ What the Bible, science, and psychology say about mindset💡 Did you know? Studies in neuroscience show that focused thoughts can rewire your subconscious, and manifesting works both positively and negatively depending on your dominant emotions.🚀 What You’ll Learn:✔️ The science + spirituality behind manifestation✔️ How to identify if your thoughts are helping or hurting you✔️ Steps to mentally prepare for what you want to manifest🎧 Listen & Subscribe:💪 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & Acast!🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on mental health, mindset & personal growth!📲 Follow Us for More Content!📸 Instagram: @FoundationsToSuccess🐦 Twitter: @FoundationsToSuccess📘 Facebook: Foundations To Success💡 Join the Conversation!Have you tried manifestation? What’s worked (or not worked) for you? Drop us a message—we love hearing your insights!#mentalhealth #manifestation #mindset #anxiety #subconscious #mentalhealthboys #podcast #mensmentalhealth #wellness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, my guest is Alexa Bigwarfe, an author, publishing consultant, and advocate for grieving mothers. Our conversation highlights the universality of grief and its profound impact on us. Alexa has experienced grief in many forms, including the loss of a child, loss of close friends, and divorce. She shares her lived experience with grief, both the pain and the healing. Her healing journey has been grounded in writing, beginning with a grief blog and evolving to her work today where she helps other people to share their stories in books they write, publish and sell.   Grief is universal. Alexa’s experiences with the grieving process are the same experiences that I have had throughout my healing journey. Whether we’re grieving the loss of our inner child or the loss of a baby, the pain we feel and the fear-based emotions that we carry are similar. And it can keep us in a dark place if we don’t HEAL.     Highlights of this episode 💛Writing to HEAL: Writing is such a great place to expel the fear-based emotions that we carry inside of us. It’s just you and the paper. No one gets hurt by what’s coming out of you, no matter how painful or ugly it may be. Sharing our stories helps us realize that we are not alone. 💙Grief Isolates: One way to move past isolation is through community. Women tend to talk more than men do, so there is power in finding (or creating) support groups to connect with. But, talking isn’t just for women… 💛Expert Tip: When someone is grieving, please don’t say “Everything happens for a reason.” Instead, say “I’m sorry that you’re in pain.” It’s okay if you don’t identify with the experience, but as humans, we can all relate to pain and suffering.   Resources related to this episode ✨Permission to Thrive, A Six-Month Guided Journal for Grieving Mothers. This journal is applicable to anyone on a healing journey, not just recovering from the loss of a child. It includes sections on gratitude, breathwork, self-care, journaling prompts, and affirmations. ✨Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother, a compilation of stories from parents, offering emotional support and guidance for grieving mothers. ✨Find Alexa and her work on the web at: Sunshine After the Storm WRITE| PUBLISH | SELL Womenin Publishing Summit   Connect with Alexa ✨Facebook ✨Instagram ✨LinkedIn Connect with Write.Publish.Sell on ✨Instagram   Connect with the HEALing Mentor on social media @bethjoneshealingmentor on FB, IG, LI, TT & YT #healingjourney #grief #grievingmother #writetoheal

Welcome back to Infinite Threads. This space has always been about one thing: unconditional love—and the journey to wield it.Today, we’re pulling back the lens and looking at everything we’ve talked about so far—all the moments, the stories, the reflections—and asking a simple but profound question:What if it all comes down to one thing? A decision.That’s right. One single, powerful choice.Not the kind of decision you make once and forget about. Not a dramatic, movie-moment declaration. But a quiet, inner commitment you return to again and again:I will choose love.Not just when it’s easy. Not just when it’s deserved. But always.Because love—unconditional love—isn’t a destination. It’s a direction. A posture. A decision we carry with us into every conversation, every confrontation, every crossroads.And that decision changes everything.The world will tempt us to forget.It will dangle pride in front of us like a trophy. It will bait us with outrage. It will whisper, “You have a right to be angry. You have a right to be bitter. You have a right to cut them off, shut them out, defend yourself.”And sure, we might have the right.But what we really have… is the power to choose.To respond instead of react.To seek understanding instead of control.To soften instead of harden.Every moment—every heartbeat—is another chance to decide.There’s something sacred about that.Because what we’re really doing is deciding what kind of world we want to help build.Not with policies. Not with megaphones. But with the little choices that no one sees.When we smile at the cashier even though we’re in a rush.When we listen to a friend without needing to fix their pain.When we hold our tongue in a heated moment and choose peace instead of victory.These are not small acts.These are revolutionary decisions.And it goes deeper.Because this isn’t just about how we treat others.It’s about how we treat ourselves.Choosing love means deciding, every single day, that we are worthy.Worthy of grace.Worthy of rest.Worthy of the same compassion we offer everyone else.So many of us carry the weight of shame. Regret. That little voice that says, “You should have known better. You should have done more.”But here’s the truth: we can’t change the past.We can only decide how we carry it.We can choose to let it define us.Or we can choose to let it teach us.We can keep punishing ourselves… or we can decide to forgive.Not because we’ve earned it. But because healing is always worth choosing.So often we wait for something to change before we commit to love.We wait for them to apologize.We wait for life to calm down.We wait until we feel ready, or worthy, or inspired.But love doesn’t wait.It acts.It decides.It says: “Right here, in this imperfect moment, I will choose to lead with love.”Even when the world doesn’t deserve it.Even when I don’t feel like it.Even when no one notices.Because that’s what love does.It shows up.Maybe this week isn’t about doing more.Maybe it’s about doing the same things—but from a different place.A place of intention.A place of gentleness.A place that says:“I’m not here to prove anything. I’m here to love. That’s enough.”So what would that look like in your life right now?In your relationships?Your workplace?Your own inner world?Where have you been holding back?Where have you been reacting out of fear instead of choosing love?Take a breath.Right now.And make the decision.Just for today.Just for this moment.Choose to see people as the babies they once were.Choose to remember that pain often disguises itself as anger.Choose to believe that love—quiet, grounded, unwavering love—still has the final word.And if the world forgets?Let it.You don’t have to.Because you’ve already made your decision.Thank you for being here, for listening, and for continuing to walk this journey. We’ve made it through 84 episodes together—and every one of them has been another thread in this tapestry of love.Let’s keep weaving.Until next time, remember:Love is infinite.And it begins the moment you decide it is.Thanks for reading Infinite Threads! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobs618464.substack.com

Two powerful and very different books that explore the theme of hope are The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. While their styles and settings vary, both offer meaningful reflections on how hope can survive—even flourish—in the face of hardship, loneliness, and change.

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From Fluffernutters to the Hotsy Totsy Club: Jessica Maria on creating her own path to opening up one of the Bay Area’s most beloved neighborhood bars, and everything in between.In this episode of The Walk-In Club Podcast, we sit down with Jessica Maria, whose journey started at 13 year. We trace her roots back to Massachusetts working at Uncle Tony’s, where teenage shifts were full of flirting, fluffernutters were important, and the spark of discovering community in and what that really means. From cocktail waitressing in hotel bars to a surprise stint behind the scenes at Bill Graham Presents, Jessica learned every rung of the ladder through hustle and heart—including deadlifting kegs, tracking inventory for every show, and translating cocktail specs into Thai during her time running a bar in Thailand.Her story winds through reinvention after reinvention—management roles taken by instinct, improv gigs, a move across the world, and the important rebuild of Hotsy Totsy. Through it all, Jessica reminds us that hospitality isn’t just about service—it’s about play, pressure, perseverance, and choosing love for the industry again and again.We get into:Fluffernutters - a MUST try experienceThe early years of bar magic at Blake’s on TelegraphFaxing a resume to a mystery ad that led to Bill Graham PresentsRunning a bar in Thailand (and living through a tsunami)Rebuilding Hotsy Totsy with the help of communityHer take on where the industry is headed, and how we can helpJessica’s story is a reminder that there’s no one way to show up in hospitality—but showing up with intention, curiosity, and care will always be the way forward.Follow @hotsytotsyclub to keep up with news, updates, a fun times! Follow us on Instagram @WALK.IN.CLUB and join the conversation!👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend. #Hospitality #Teamwork #Podcast #Wellness #ServiceIndustry 📨 Send in your questions, comments & suggestions to The Walk In Club HERE!Whether it’s about life in hospitality, wellness, work-life balance, or industry stories, we want to hear from you.  Submit your thoughts, and we’ll bring them to the table in future episodes! 🖤 Share your W.INS with us HERE - It’s easy!Each Wednesday, we’ll celebrate wins from our community. Your win will remain anonymous unless you give us permission to tag you. Read, share, and cheer for your community’s wins. #Hospitality #Teamwork #Podcast #Wellness #ServiceIndustry