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Getting Your Sh*t Together

There is beauty in your chaos and even more in your acceptance of it. They say the 20s are for finding yourself but what about those of us that missed that memo? WTF, right? Don't worry, I have you all the way covered. Each Thursday, join Cynthia, a Brooklynite in her 30s as she adjusts to being sober (it's a thing), while navigating this crazy thing called life...one day at a time.

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21 minutes
Episodes
58
Years Active
2019 - 2021
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That first year of recovery tho...

That first year of recovery tho...

Hey Friends!

Today's episode I wanted to dive into the first year of recovery. As I always state, recovery is personal and individual but I have seen some common themes when it comes to navigating tha…

00:18:47  |   Fri 26 Jun 2020
Using Your Voice

Using Your Voice

What's in this episode:

This episode is short and sweet, since today is Juneteenth, I wanted to talk about using our voices and that they're different ways to use your voice. 

Things to realize:

  • I often…
00:11:35  |   Fri 19 Jun 2020
The Psychology of Anger

The Psychology of Anger

**Disclaimer: my poor mic is having feedback issues. Trying my best to work out the kinks and will be resolved for episodes going forward!**

What's in this episode:

This episode is just a continuation …

00:14:57  |   Thu 11 Jun 2020
Let's talk about Anger

Let's talk about Anger

Before I dive into my topic today, I just wanted to say that this week, I lost someone so important to me in my life. She championed me from the jump, she understood my career (she was a mentor for m…

00:19:30  |   Thu 28 May 2020
A bih catches up with you all!

A bih catches up with you all!

What's in this Episode?

Just saying hello, my friends. Just a check in, no set topic but a check in with you all. The world is still...crazy, Most of us are still in our homes (and if you're not -- th…

00:12:20  |   Wed 13 May 2020
Let's talk about Relapse

Let's talk about Relapse

I think relapse gets a bad reputation in most recovery circles and it puts unneeded pressure on folks trying to keep themselves clean. It’s understandable as humans, we want to succeed and kick ass i…

00:22:30  |   Thu 30 Apr 2020
Interesting Times while Dating in Recovery

Interesting Times while Dating in Recovery

Hey all!

It's been a minute since I dropped an episode. I will be honest between work, 'rona, and this quarantine -- your girl had to take a mental break. More to come there. However, I missed y'all a…

00:14:19  |   Thu 23 Apr 2020
Things to do when you're forced to slow it down

Things to do when you're forced to slow it down

Hey all!

I'm sure most of us are trying to adjust to this new way of existing. I know that I am. First full week in working remotely and my cabin fever is already quite high.

While I do go outside for …

00:11:27  |   Thu 19 Mar 2020
A bih talks about defining a sense of self

A bih talks about defining a sense of self

(Hey friends! I spoke about my lack of sense of self in my prior episode on self disrespect. Received a lot of good feedback from the episode, so I appreciate it. If you missed it, check it out here.…

00:17:37  |   Thu 12 Mar 2020
A bih talks about coping mechanisms and how we cope

A bih talks about coping mechanisms and how we cope

What's in this episode?
I think coping has been thrown out a lot more the past couple of years. I know, I would have side eyed this a couple of years ago because you know, we’re all human and we have …

00:18:12  |   Thu 05 Mar 2020
A bih talks about boredom in sobriety

A bih talks about boredom in sobriety

What's in this episode?
Today's episode we dive into boredom in sobriety. I know that while I was getting my act together last year, I was in the pink cloud, where I just felt that life was amazing (a…

00:16:06  |   Wed 26 Feb 2020
Interview: First Year of Recovery, Spirituality, and Being Free with Kristen Feemster - Part Two

Interview: First Year of Recovery, Spirituality, and Being Free with Kristen Feemster - Part Two

What's in this episode?
Today's episode is the second in our two part series with Kristen Feemster. In this episode, we continue to talk about views on diversity in recovery, mental health and how it …

00:34:11  |   Wed 12 Feb 2020
Interview: Diversity in Recovery, Mental Health and Fitness with Kristen Feemster - Part One

Interview: Diversity in Recovery, Mental Health and Fitness with Kristen Feemster - Part One

What's in this episode?
Today's episode is the first in another two part interview. Kristen Feemster joins us on the podcast to talk about her view on diversity in recovery, mental health and how it a…

00:28:23  |   Thu 06 Feb 2020
So you think you have a problem - Part Two

So you think you have a problem - Part Two

YO! I can't believe January is almost gone! It flew by fast this year and I know some of y'all may be coming to the end of your sober January or maybe contemplating a sober February or longer stint. …

00:16:53  |   Thu 30 Jan 2020
A bih talks about disrespecting yourself

A bih talks about disrespecting yourself

Today’s episode, I want to dig into disrespect. This episode was very vulnerable for me to record. I wavered on publishing it but I'm trying to not hold back this year. This is my truth and I hope it…

00:25:14  |   Tue 21 Jan 2020
Q&A Thursday: Do I miss the ease or easiness of drinking?

Q&A Thursday: Do I miss the ease or easiness of drinking?

What's in this episode?
Quick and dirty Q&A courtesy of my bestie, so yay! Question du jour is if I miss the "ease" of getting my drank on?  

Truth is: I had to think on this because I didn't know how …

00:14:04  |   Thu 16 Jan 2020
Interview: Black Mental Health, Therapy and Black Families with Carlita Victoria of Darkness Rising

Interview: Black Mental Health, Therapy and Black Families with Carlita Victoria of Darkness Rising

**Trigger/Content Warning: This episode includes discussions around suicide and suicidal thoughts. I acknowledge that this content may be difficult. I also encourage you to care for your safety and w…

00:43:57  |   Thu 09 Jan 2020
Rock bottoms, had one? Not sure? Let's talk about it.

Rock bottoms, had one? Not sure? Let's talk about it.

What's in this episode?
Hey gang, time to get new eps a-popping. With all the festivities behind us, I wanted to revisit the series I started way back when around alcohol (check out the other eps belo…

00:19:42  |   Thu 02 Jan 2020
End of Year Recap: Cynthia's Five Favorite Things!

End of Year Recap: Cynthia's Five Favorite Things!

What's in this episode?
Friends! I can't believe it's basically the end of the damn year! Where did this year go? I swear, it felt like yesterday when I was looking up at the clock in Virginia at this…

00:13:47  |   Mon 23 Dec 2019
Potential Bad Reactions during Recovery

Potential Bad Reactions during Recovery

What's in this episode?
I say this all the time but when I first decided to get sober, I thought my life would stay the same MINUS the copious amounts of booze. But your girl was lying to herself in e…

00:14:54  |   Thu 19 Dec 2019
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