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Two childhood friends, one pandemic. Marlena Torres & Tina Tassels bring you AVOIDING THE CROWD, a podcast born in quarantine. On Avoiding the Crowd, we’ve come full circle sharing our journeys away from the paths commonly prescribed and towards our own fulfilling, creative, and free ways of living. We’ll be discussing career, money, love, sex, astrology, body image, food, social media, motherhood - nothing is off limits when it comes to living authentically. Our lives couldn’t look more different, but we’ve found how universal our experiences can be!

Tina Tassels & Marlena Torres


    • Jun 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    Season 3 - Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 68:54


    It's the Season Finale! Tina and Marlena wrap up season 18 with a quick chat about Britney's latest court appearance, how the girls were both "eclipsed" (big news!), and they continue their exploration into how the body and astrology are connected. Today we cover the mutable signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 75:55


    Tina and Marlena continue their exploration into how the body and astrology are connected. Today we cover the fixed signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 56:26


    Marlena and Tina kickoff the final three episodes of Season 3 discussing how astrology and the body are connected. Today we cover the Cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 32:19


    There's a full moon eclipse happening in Sagittarius. You might be noticing themes around freedom, travel, cultural diversity, spirituality and religion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 37:20


    Still feeling scattered, maybe even a little overwhelmed? Yeah, that's Gemini. Both Tina and Marlena are following the energy of the new moon though and find themselves making lists in an attempt to get organized and stay focused. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 24:19


    It's Taurus season and Mercury moved into Gemini so we're feeling comfortable and chatty. Marlena and Tina both had energizing, family and food filled weekends spent outside enjoying the Spring air and warm Sun. Also, did we mention the wine? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 33:43


    The sun is in the dependable sign of Taurus but as Mercury and Venus move into Gemini there is restlessness and change in the air. You might feel scattered and even overwhelmed by the goals you want to accomplish, but this feeling will pass and you'll get back on track. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 58:52


    Remember QuaranTINA check ins? Marlena and Tina take some time to reflect on the past year of quarantine. Emotions run high as they discuss what they've learned, what they've avoided, and how to keep taking it one day at a time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 30:20


    The New Moon in Aries aligned with Venus giving us a fresh start in love and beauty. Whether you are back on the dating scene or painting your kitchen, this moon cycle will bring great energy to your intentions. Tina shares an update on Male Energy and the girls discuss breaking cycles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 34:55


    Mercury in Aries makes us more impulsive and ready to get things started and keep moving towards our goals, but Mars in Gemini squaring Neptune in Pisces may throw us off and have us questioning those goals. Marlena and Tina chat holidays with the family, our Aries moms always keeping busy, and how we are still trying to figure out what to do with our lives depending on the day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 44:25


    Here at Avoiding the Crowd you know Tina and Marlena are masters of going off on a tangent. Today's episode however leads us to a discussion about decluttering, lightening your space, and how we have tendencies to hold onto physical things. This very Virgo episode reminds us it's Spring and a time of year we all tend to do some cleaning up! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 33:04


    We've officially entered Aries season! Hopefully you are feeling motivated and excited to start fresh. Aries is technically the first sign of the zodiac so we can also say HAPPY NEW YEAR! With the Aries energy can also come some irritation and feeling overworked. Even when doing something you love you have to remember to take care of yourself because it's inevitable that you'll crash and burn. Pay attention to what your body is telling you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Bonus Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 63:30


    Marlena finally watched the Paris and Britney documentaries so of course we had to talk about it! After we sign off, be sure to listen to our added episode where we dive into the astrology of Paris and Britney. There was so much to talk about with the documentaries, there was no time for astro! Marlena added an extra bit because, why not?! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 32:24


    Mercury is moving into airy, dreamy Pisces from rigid Aquarius. OK, what? Marlena says you could be feeling more creative and definitely a little more sensitive so be careful what you're watching, listening to, reading and even the people you're surrounding yourself with. Themes that leave you uneasy in small moments could creep back up into your day and have a longer lasting effect without you even realizing it. It's time for Tina to turn off the depressing documentaries and watch some feel-good Hallmark channel! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 36:23


    We continue our move into Pisces season with a Sun in Neptune conjunction which only happens once a year! Things could be feeling blurry and a little unsure right now, but stay focused on your goals, no matter how big or small. With Spring getting closer your goals should become clearer so don't get frustrated if you're having a hard time pinpointing them. Also, Tina gives Marlena some homework. Have you watched the Britney Spears and Paris Hilton documentaries yet? We're gearing up for a bonus episode so stay tuned! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 24:27


    Happy March! It's Pisces season and Marlena takes us on a deep dive into what we might be feeling. We discuss themes of fantasy, escapism, longing for the past, and even laziness. Stay focused on what makes you feel strong! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 24:49


    There's a Full Moon in Virgo coming up and Marlena helps explain what that might mean for us. Should you be worried? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 19:42


    HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Did you do anything special? We share our fave gifting stories or lack there of, while Marlena helps us wrap up Aquarius season and preps us as we move into Pisces. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 3 - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 26:28


    We're back for Season 3! Tina and Marlena get back on the horse to bring you some fresh topics and revisit old ones. Winter is always tough, but this January you might have been feeling a little heavier than usual...we are right there with you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 35:26


    The temperatures are starting to drop which officially means it's cuffing season! Marlena didn't know what it was, but her and Tina agree it's human nature. The girls share go-to remedies and how to stay healthy -in mind and body- during the colder months. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 35:24


    It's getting colder outside on the East coast and it's officially cuffing season according to the dictionary. Join us this episode for tips on how to stay healthy as Fall sets in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 53:32


    He ghosted!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 43:36


    On today's episode, Marlena checks in with Tina to see how Tindering is going. Is it still exciting, has she met anyone new? Perhaps most intriguing is discussing how Tina is dealing with "a nice regular dude" aka Mr. Teabags. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 52:11


    Tina had a whirlwind of a week with lots to celebrate! Marlena takes a look at her chart to see what the new year might have in store for her...does this momentum lose steam? Also, the girls go off on one of their famous tangents (YES, WE'RE FAMOUS FOR IT) talking about massages. Do you get them? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 42:41


    Anxiety, my old pal! Everyone is experiencing some sort of anxiety right now that's either new or heightened due to the circumstances of the world. Marlena and Tina discuss how, amongst many other things, creativity suffers and we begin to do less of the things we love. Remember to be gentle with yourself, but also allow time and attention for the things you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 47:56


    Marlena and Tina decided it was time for a general check in. Things have been feeling really heavy the past week or so and we can't get ourselves together. Is it the universe, is it the general weight of the world...probably all of the above. We circle back to how important it truly is to take care of yourself and that means finding a pace that's right for you. This can be hard depending on life circumstances, but don't leave yourself behind. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 61:01


    There's a new moon this week so what does that mean for you?  Marlena gives us an astrological update on what Thursday's New Moon in Virgo could mean for you based on where it's landing in your birth chart.  Despite the fact that this new moon is visiting Tina's money house, Marlena is still unable to confirm that she'll be winning the lottery any time soon...total bummer! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 59:40


    A cold open and we're talking about playing games. Not fun ones. Tina and Marlena discuss communication, the most powerful tool we all have! Online dating continues to be amusing and brings up the challenge of how best to navigate talking to a stranger. What's too much? What's too little? Will he think I'm crazy if I text too soon? When is too soon?! It never seems to end even when you're in a serious or long term relationship. We allowed insecurities to grow strong roots, but it's time to dig deep and rebuild that confidence within yourself! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 46:27


    The stories continue as Tina shares more of her experiences around dating, both past and present, including the "primal" urges resurfacing. Marlena offers up an astrological point of view that seems to make sense of everything Tina's feeling...and what you might be feeling too! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 64:14


    As Season 2 revolves around the theme of relationships, Tina is finally asking about her love life. Fresh out of a long term relationship and diving into online dating - however that works in a pandemic - Marlena starts taking a look into Tina's chart to see where the planets are and what this all means for her love life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Season 2 - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 38:47


    Welcome back to a new season of Avoiding The Crowd!  Marlena and Tina are back with all new content around the topic of relationships covering romantic to professional and everything in between.  Marlena has been married for over 12 years and Tina is fresh on the dating scene...in the middle of a pandemic...what does that even mean?!  We can't wait to share our stories of triumphs, struggles, and perhaps new questions while we try to put our best foot forward navigating the evolution of our interpersonal relationships.   Our in-house astrologer, Marlena (duh!) will be taking a good look at Tina's chart (who has never requested a reading around her romantic life, believe it or not) as well as what the current astrology can tell us about current events and what it means for all of us! We thank you all so much for tuning in and look forward to sharing the new episodes.  Remember to like, share, and subscribe wherever you consume podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 21, Season Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 109:06


    What's motivating you and what do the stars have to say about it? We discuss what motivation looks like for each sign in the zodiac! We'll be back in a couple weeks with more content for you. Thanks for tuning in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 49:04


    Today we discuss the idea of normalization, covering topics from public breast feeding to the language we use. Marlena and Tina touch on the idea of "bettering yourself" and the expectations we put on one another that could potentially do more harm than good. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 39:44


    Marlena and Tina are back from vacation and it's time to catch up and share how we are continuing to adapt to this new normal. We talk cocktails, socializing, the nodes of the moon (that sounds dirty!), and Tina shares some big news she's really proud of. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 35:44


    Today we chat about how eclipses bring us surprises we wouldn't necessarily ask for, but end up helping us out. Marlena shares her experiences with these eclipses in the sign of Cancer over the past two years. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 74:26


    We will forever be changed - hopefully in a positive way - to move forward and keep fighting the good fight to ensure equality for all. The events of today fuel the conversations of tomorrow, but are they getting too real for some? Can mature adults actually have a heavy and heated discourse with a constructive result? The answer is yes, if you want to! Tina and Marlena continue conversations around the BLM protests, Covid-19 and what it could mean for education, the wellness community, and finally easing into safe socializing with close friends and family. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 54:23


    We have 2 pandemics on our hands. Tina and Marlena discuss what they're doing right now and what they're going to do moving forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 40:43


    We're stressed out and we need to talk about it! What's stressing you out? How do you deal with it? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 67:13


    Marlena and Tina share their holiday weekend plans....bike rides, time with friends and family, and maybe one day spent in pjs! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 68:14


    In today's episode we discuss the gift that keeps on giving, Impostor Syndrome. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 37:44


    It's retrograde season! Marlena and Tina discuss the current astrology and why retrogrades are nothing to be scared of. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 51:14


    Marlena and Tina continue their conversation around diet exhaustion and share their experiences around the word FAT. What does that word mean for you? We'd love to hear from you! Send us your questions, comments, concerns, suggestions to AvoidingTheCrowdPodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 95:42


    On today's episode we discuss the burn out of trying to fit your body into a mold. We hope you feel encouraged to be your own biggest supporter and feel confident in finding the path of nutrition, health, and self-love that works best for you as an individual. There is no one-size-fits-all despite our never ending search for the answer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 09

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 34:51


    We bring up the D word....diet. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 08

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 31:58


    It's a tough time for a lot of people. Join us for another episode long quaranTINA check in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 7 - An Aquarian Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 15:11


    Marlena talks solo about Saturn moving into Aquarius and what that means for us working together and on our own. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 06

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 59:09


    Today we welcome our very first guest on the show: Dominick Cipriano aka Mr. Cip aka Marlena's Dad.  He's here to teach us everything he knows about Scotch, his new hobby, and perhaps share some words of wisdom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 43:02


    "BUT I DON'T EVEN BELIEVE THAT!" We talk about struggling with the subconscious and it's desires around marriage & having kids.  It is really hard to rewire your brain, but definitely not impossible! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 41:17


    Ageing, it's pretty great. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 58:19


    Our QuaranTINA check in lasted the entire episode...sorry not sorry! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

    Episode 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 50:03


    Quarantine and career. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/avoidingthecrowdpodcast/message

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