Nya's Noise

I was giving the girls too much, so I needed to take a pause.

Trying to process my post-pandemic life. Can anyone else relate?

Sharing all (well not all) of my traits that I don't love about myself and I really need to work on. We're getting messy!

Friends, we are growing and glowing this year. No matter how messy it gets, we will push through.

Trigger Warning: We're talking about some heavy topics today. But the goal is to remember that all of our heavy feelings are temporary.

A raw, undedited, unplanned episode. I am working on being more vulnerable and this is it in practice. Tune in as I sort through my thoughts entering another year with a new variant.

Tis' the season to rest and refresh! This holiday season be a gorgeous girl and say no to things you don't want to do. Show up for yourself first.

As a Black woman, just giving my two cents on the term BIPOC. With the help of the NYT. BIPOC or POC? Equity or Equality? The Debate Over Language on the Left. by Amy Harmon https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/01/us/terminology-language-politics.html?referringSource=articleShare

Tune in to hear about one of the most embarrassing moments in my 20s! I embarrass myself, so you don't have to!

Took a little time to be someone's wife, but now she's back.

Take it from me, you can push people away because you're scared of disappointment, but you're just hurting yourself in the long run.

I read all (okay majority) of the self-help books, so you don't have to. Here are the keys from some of my favorite self-help books. If you don't like to read, this episode is for you. But please note, you can't cheat self-care. It takes work and dedication. Please take care of yourself.

I spent some much TME (time, money, and energy) trying to make myself more palatable for someone else and it was a HUGE mistake. I'm sharing my journey to hopefully save others some time.

Wellness and Spirituality Influencer, Melanie Santos joins me on Nya's Noise to discuss boundaries and vulnerabilities on social media. We all know the internet can get weird, so we have to set some limits. Please explore more of Melanie's work and wisdom: melaniesantos.co instagram.com/melaniesantos.co youtube.com/melaniesantos twitter.com/melaniesantosco facebook.com/melaniesantosco

Sometimes you have to pause and breath, before you take your next step.

It doesn't have to all get done today. Take your time and trust the process.

COVID was like a toxic ex-boyfriend who wouldn't get off your couch, we need time to heal!

Everyone needs help, there's no shame in that. Sharing my journey of finding my perfect support squad.

I let just let out the biggest exhale. Let's talk about it.

Quick little storytime about me wasting my money. We hate to see it.

Maybe don't rush through the "how are you's" and really make sure your people are good.

I do not know how anyone in the AAPI community feels and I am not here to pretend as if I do. But, just wanted to share some things I wish people told me last summer.

Just like everyone else on the internet, I hit that pandemic wall.

My partner in crime and love is back on the podcast just in time for Valentine's Day weekend to talk about love in many different forms.

The relationship you have with yourself can be the most complicated, but it is also the most rewarding.

Checking in on my friends on the internet and opening up a bit about how I am feeling these days.

This week I sat down with my friend Alex, a policy enthusiast to chat about what's next as we enter a new presidency.

Sending lots of love as we continue to navigate through this pandemic.

Since 2020 was so crazy, I decided to approach my goals for 2021 in a new way.

Don't forget that there is someone on the other side of your online comments.

Loving or showing love to a difficult person can take immense action.

A few things getting me through this new normal; gratitude and positive people. This episode is dedicated to my badass friends who are making waves.

All is well with the world now! Not quite, we still have some work to do.

The 2020 election and losing your virginity, what do they both have in common? Yup, we're going to talk about it. Sharing my raw emotions with a few bad jokes to get us through the day.

Chatting with beauty editor and content creator, Ari Bines to discuss the beauty of being Black. You can find more of her work at: http://thebodybrat.com/ https://www.thebapreport.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7fgeo5n0u3z8bmYvgpqHuQ

Sharing some of my editing woes and how it's helped me look at things differently.

Chatting with one of my favorite people and maybe my first ally about what it actually means to support a Black person you love right now. Find more of Jenna Murphy: On Instagram, @jennameowphy Or work with her at Okie Dokie Studio (https://www.okiedokiestudio.com/)

The election is less than 30 days away, let's get our shit together.

Sometimes I choose brunch over activism and that's okay.

Get through the rambling and you'll find the good stuff.

It's time to expand on Nya's Noise. Thank you all for joining me on this journey so far. I hope you will keep up with me for some more! A special thanks to Anat Even-Or for the new look!

Listen, you are doing just fine! Take some time this weekend to reflect on this past month and celebrate all you have accomplished.

I hate that another Black man was shot recently. I hate that I have to do another episode like this. But we need to continue to talk about it.

What is a success addict? Someone who chooses to be special rather than happy. The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/07/why-success-wont-make-you-happy/614731/?gclid=CjwKCAjwm_P5BRAhEiwAwRzSOzyN7rZmkZnl0akHCu2oBHwK8lyz9MdekF3t-hneONPgvOprnsMdzBoCkA8QAvD_BwE Another good read is, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713

Talking through my issues with saying no and where I believe it stems from.

What was your life like before quarantine? What is it like during quarantine? Speaking for myself, I have learned a lot about what I need to be a good human and what is important to me. The real test is maintaining self-care in a world full of distractions.

Ever have just a meh day? Nothing really special happened? Yeah, me too. Let's talk about why that is totally okay!

Inspired by the book, Choose Wonder Over Worry by Amber Rae, we're discussing why it is important to understand and unpack your emotions.

What if you actually took a chance on that crazy idea? Listen to the end for journal prompt.

What to do when the group is bringing you down.

A quick little reminder to celebrate your wins!