Life Az I Know It

Trigger Warning - This episode is honest and descriptive.  Listener discretion is advised. Going through bouts of anxiety, I thought it was time to open up to the reality of what my life, and the lives of those who deal with mental health issues is like.  We all deal with our emotions differently.  This episode is to open up the conversation about our mental health and state.  

This one was hard for me. There are so many aspects to discuss and in such depth that I found I had a difficult time articulating my thoughts about it.  Have a listen and let me know your thoughts!

Hello Friends! So much has happened and I wanted to give you an updated before moving forward.  Lots of fun stuff coming up so stay tuned for more episodes!

There is this common saying in the dating scene; look for a person that “ticks off all your boxes.” And often, those “boxes” are related to their career, their financial and social status, where they went to school, whether they own a house, what type of car they drive, and are they good looking or beautiful, etc.  The issue is that these “boxes” are materialistic. If you based your love solely on materialistic things, that ‘love’ will never last. Genuine love and authentic partnerships require both souls to ignite with intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical chemistry, admiration and respect for one another, and trust. And the timing … “Timing is everything.” It takes a strong and confident person to have the patience to wait for what they deserve. Know what you want, know your worth, seek for partnerships that fill your CART and never settle for mediocracy.   Yra Jai is a blogger who wrote about her break up with her ex-fiance, a person she was with for 13 years. Her blog, Waking Up from Breaking Up, talks about the ups and downs of her breakup and the process she went through to move with a different and as "positive as she could" mindset. 

New Year, New you!  Let's start the new year and new decade with building strong relationships with ourselves so that it is easier to deal with breakups and rejection. Rejection sucks, no one ever wants to feel the shame and the hurt that comes associated with rejection. To deal with rejection maturely and to lessen the pain, one must build a beautiful and happy life and confidence in themself. Your value isn't determined by how someone else sees you; your value is determined by you. Know your WORTH! Don't ever give that power to someone else.  Yra Jai is a blogger who wrote about her break up with her ex-fiance, a person she was with for 13 years. Her blog, Waking Up from Breaking Up, talks about the ups and downs of her breakup and the process she went through to move with a different and as "positive as she could" mindset. 

Breakups are not easy. Having that awkward conversation is difficult for most people. Every relationship and situation is different. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to breaking up. But empathy and respect towards each other can make breaking up less painful than it already is. Ending relationships, as hard as it is, can teach us how to be honest and kind during difficult conversations.   Yra Jai is a blogger who wrote about her break up with her ex-fiance, a person she was with for 13 years. Her blog, Waking Up from Breaking Up, talks about the ups and downs of her breakup and the process she went through to move with a different and as "positive as she could" mindset. 

In a world where we are told to "push your limits" we have become uncomfortable with having moments of rest.  This episode discusses the idea of letting it all go and having a moment of "chill".

I am THRILLED to be doing this episode.  It's long overdue that the idea of what beauty is and isn't needs to be taken away from society and put in the control of our own hands.  It is precisely this simple...beauty is in everyone.

Not going to lie I second guessed putting this out.  In the end, I realized that if anything, it brings focus to the topic at hand!  

Do we need to have a bit of space for those who slip up or do we need to realize that a leopard never changes it's spots?

I wanted to make this episode so that it doesn't feel like it's just geared towards what mothers go through during post partum anxiety/depression.  This episode will deal with roadblocks, barriers, and where strength comes from.

What are your fears? Phobias? Worries? Are they here to hinder you? Or could they be blessings in disguise.

Do you feel like you are always running after a goal? That you never have enough time in a day?  Is it you or is it the system society has created?

Self Help books have been around forever, but are they really a place for direction or gimmick that is capitalized on, or both?

In this episode, Sarah Siddiqui shares her story and her journey through her beloved father's passing.

Who hasn't looked at a picture on Instagram and wished they lived the lives others?  This episode will navigate the world of jealousy and it's effects.

In this episode I will introduce you to one of my closest friends Jacqui Symons.  We share some of our stories about pushing through in different parts of our life.

In Part 2 of my introduction, I will take you through one of my darkest moments and navigating it to rise above.  I wanted to bring an example to future stories you will hear from guests so that you can see we are all in this together:)

Your morning commute doesn't have to filled with traffic jams or smelly buses. Instead, put your headphones on and listen to stories from amazing humans about drive, resilience, and pushing through, along with the odd episode to laugh your pants off! Azzah, your host on Life AZ I Know will be the cup of joe you'll be looking for on Monday mornings. It will have your commute turn into a fun, entertaining, and thought-provoking time passe. Join her every Monday so she can put you in the right mood while on your way to work, school, or a drive through the town!