Sades Escapades

I get lost in my mind and that's where I've been lately. I get real with you about how I've felt in a weird funk and how even if you're only surviving and taking things one day (or one TASK) at a time, that's enough. This is how I've been, how I've still maintained habits, how some days are high and some days are low. There wasn't any real structure to this episode but I just share my current struggles that maybe you're facing right now too. A few things that've helped me, etc.   You can do hard things.   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

This episode is all about lessons of January 2022 (so far)!   I discuss different things that this month has taught me in the experiences I've had, challenges I've faced, as well as triumphs and tips that may help you.   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades :)   

(Part II of II) New Year, New Intentions   // (Part I is: Reflections & Wrapping Up 2021)   In this episode, I talk about how to set new intentions for the new year! I talk all about why having a reason WHY you set intentions is helpful, visualization for a new year, picking words as a theme/focus for the new year, mantras of the new year, how to set goals, some of my goals, what to not bring in the new year, planning for the new year, and more!   I started doing this at the end of 2019 (wrapping up and setting intentions) and it has helped me keep focus and be more successful in what I want to work towards.    I hope this is helpful and hope your new year is full of love, light, happiness, and whatever you desire! Connect w/ me on instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

(Part I of II)  This episode talks about how to reflect, review, and wrap up your year to prepare you for the upcoming one.  It allows you to think about what you accomplished, what deserves to be celebrated, what you want to leave behind, and more. I also talk about summing up my year in one word, which I've done for the past few years. Listen to find out mine!   I do this to end the year on a good note, figure out what I want to do more of and less of. I hope you find this helpful!   (Part II is all about the new year and setting INTENTIONS and goals! I separated it in case you want to reflect on New Year's Eve & set goals/intentions New Year's Day.)    Much Love, Sades   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades 

In this episode, I discuss how this holiday season, we aren't going to feel like we are "supposed to" do anything. Your comfort, peace, happiness, and well-being are what is most important always. This episode discusses letting go of any guilt and shame and living YOUR best holiday.   I hope this episode is helpful for a very stressful time of year and I wish you a very *comfortable* holiday season!    Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

Guest appearance: my husband Trevor!   In this episode, you can get to know my husband a little better with our chat and the second half is this or that questions :)   Our anniversary is March 7th, so I had to have him on this episode! Let me know how you like having him on as a guest!   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades 

It's important to remember that it is YOUR holiday and YOU get to choose what it looks like to make it the most enjoyable for YOU. This is a pep talk/reminder you can listen to going to each holiday that you don't "need" to do anything, even if it's a "tradition" and just do whatever will make your holiday the best it can be, however that looks each year to you.   And with that, I wish you a happy holiday season!   The next episode will have a special guest! So subscribe if you haven't yet so you don't miss out!   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades :)

While Thanksgiving is well-known for sharing what we're grateful for, we do NOT need to only express gratitude one day a year. I talk about different ways to add gratitude into your life more and how it's beneficial for yourself and others!   I hope you enjoy your holiday and I AM THANKFUL FOR YOU!!!   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

In this episode, I discuss where I'm at with social media and why I've been struggling with it.  It's so easy to compare in every which way on social media. Social media can sometimes shake your worth and that's why I've taken a step back this past week.  Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

This episode is about how morning routines are LIFE CHANGING, why you need one, how to make them STEP BY STEP, what I have done in the past and what I do now for routine, and so much more.   So thorough, and allllllllll about morning and evening routines :)   Connect w/ me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sadesescapades Tag me in your new (or updated) morning routine on Instagram! I would love to see them! If this episode was helpful or you enjoyed it, please share it to help others out too! Appreciate you all!

Surprise! Bonus episode this week!   Do you ever have a shitty day that kind of wakes you up or shakes you into being like, I need things to change? Or maybe I'll blame it on Daylight Savings shorter days make everything worse too. Whatever it may have been, a chaotic combo has made me realize I need a SHIFT.   Shifting into a new season literally (winter is coming :( ) but also, figuratively. I NEED to be more intentional in many different aspects. With my time, with PLANNING, and with living life in general.   This episode is all about that shift from Sunday when I made the realization until today when I had a really good full day of filling up my cup and making me feel good.    I got home from my adventure and wanted to record about it.   And sending love to anyone else struggling lately.   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

In this episode I talk about different ways to include journaling in your routine or how to do just a tracker for different habits, activities, etc.  I go in depth about what components I've used in the past and what I've been doing currently.    Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades :)

Hey y'all! This episode is what the hell I've been up to for the month of October. I haven't recorded in about a month and this is what things I've been doing since then. I talk different activities/adventures, different shows and movies I've been watching, Halloween fun, and more!   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades :)

In this episode, I discuss what taking yourself on a date looks like and why everyone should do it. Whether you're in a relationship or single, dating yourself is a way of showing yourself love and care. I provide different ideas that you could do, the importance and what you can gain from it, my recent experience, and more.   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

In this episode, I discuss how I've really been struggling with my mental health lately.   I have generalized anxiety disorder and I feel like it has been Anxiety: 1 Sades: 0   I also talk about social media adding more pressure onto an already ton of stress and anxious emotions.   This is how I feel lately, what symptoms of anxiety I've felt, and ending the episode on a positive note with advice and deep breaths.   I hope if you have been struggling lately too that you feel you aren't alone. I see you. We can get through this.   Love as always, Sades   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades   (For the post on my photography account that I was talking about -- www.instagram.com/sjgc_photography )

**Trigger Warning**   This episode discusses different topics surrounding suicide. This episode discusses different things to bring awareness around people who feel suicidal, and ways to aid in prevention of it. It is also informational with statistics, different warning signs, how to be there for someone in crisis, how to check in someone, and so so so much more.  I also share my story. Today (9/10) is World Suicide Prevention day. This is a heavy topic, but also a really important one.   If you are in crisis or having suicidal thoughts, please get help. The National Hotline is 1-800-238255. It is available 24/7. Or you can text "HOME" to 741741.   You matter. Your life matters. You are strong. You can get through this. You are not alone. Things will get better. You are cared about and loved.    

This episode was a hard one. Very emotional and had to stop recording several times to wipe my tears.   I talk all about the loss of my 16 year old dog, Angel, who was my soulmate, my best friend, and so much more than just a dog. She was my baby and I can't even put into words how much she meant to me.  I talk about our journey, her health battles, "preparing myself" for her passing as she grew an old age, how we made her last few days special, and how I was afterwards in my grief journey. This episode was difficult to record and face and I have been putting it off for a while now. She passed away at the end of July in 2020. It is still hard for me to talk about and I miss her every single day.    I hope this episode helps you with any loss you may have had or may have in the future.    I talk about hard and emotional and real things because I want to let people know they are not alone and people understand them and are there to listen and support them. To talk about grief because it is hard and difficult and unique to each person and to each of their losses.   This is the hardest thing I've ever dealt with. Prepare for tears, love pouring out of me, and all that.   Thank you for letting me share this experience and relationship with you.   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

This episode is all about my weekend trip to Nashville at the end of July!   I talk about why I went to Nashville, nerves & anxiety before a trip, what I did in Nashville, and the beautiful, amazing, and unforgettable experiences I had there.    Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades :)

Let's talk allllll things INTIMACY!   I discuss what intimacy means, who we are intimate with types of intimacy, what intimacy looks like, ways to be more intimate/present with a partner (including during sex), key factors in intimate relationships, benefits of intimacy, fears of intimacy & how to help, ideas to ignite intimacy in relationships, & more!   This is one of my favorite episodes I've recorded yet! Please give me feedback on how you enjoyed this episode :)    Share with others, share on your social media, check out the graphic post I make with each episode, or my daily quotes that are motivational or just something you may need to hear.   All of that ---> Connect w/ me on Instagram!  www.instagram.com/sadesescapades 

HELLO HELLO HELLO!!!! I'M BACK!!!   I have missed you all so much! I took a break due to school and work but I'M ALL DONE WITH CLASSES!   This is an update episode on what the hell I've been up to, what I've been watching, what I've been listening to, how it's okay to take a fucking break and stick to other priorities, and so much more.    Connect with me on Instagram!! www.instagram.com/sadesescapades :)   Love y'all! Be on the lookout for new episodes soon!

This episode contains a lotttt of different topics! I give an update on what's been going on over the past month. What I've been doing, how I've been feeling, and so on.   I also talk about how Father's Day (and Mother's Day) looks different to a lot of people.   I talk about how hard work does not go unnoticed and that it will pay off.   And so much in between.   Thanks for continuing to be patient, for listening, and for supporting my podcast!    I appreciate you so much!   Connect w/ me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sadesescapades   (You can also find more frequent updates on my Instagram stories & posts)

Hello, Hello, Hello! This episode is a little about what I've been up to this past month and about the important topic of taking a break, which is what I've been doing from recording episodes. There's so much pressure to go-go-go and I talk about how taking a break is necessary and important.   Thanks for hanging in there and being patient!   Connect w/ me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.   This episode I read different statistics about sexual harassment and sexual assault, different ways to support victims of these acts, raising awareness on topics about sexual harassment and assault, and much more.   This topic is a very sensitive and vulnerable topic. I refer to some posts from Instagram I found from other accounts because sometimes other people have the right words that we don't know how to say.   I made this podcast to share my life story and experiences and to have hard conversations. Opening up the discussion about this topic and a month dedicated to spreading awareness, I had to do my part with this episode.    Please find further resources about this topic at: www.nsvrc.org and www.rainn.org  National Sexual Assault Hotline : 1-800-656-4673   If you need anymore information or would like to reach out. You can find me at www.instagram.com/sadesescapades    Thank you for listening to this episode. Please share it for anyone who may need it.  

Oh hey!! I'm baaaack!  Took a two week break to focus on school, work, etc (you know how busy I can get). But happy to record this "little" turned "longer" update for you all on what's been going on, what I've been up to, and just my weekly updates that I hope you love!   I stay pretty consistent with posting weekly quotes of the week, inspiration, education, motivation, or mental health talk posts on my Instagram. Please check it out, like/comment/share and enjoy! You can find me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/sadesescapades   Happy to be back this week and hope you enjoy!!!

In this episode, I discuss different studying techniques that are effective and tips for studying! I took a course on Cognitive Psychology last semester and wanted to share this information with anyone who could benefit from it!   Please share with anyone that could find this helpful! You can connect with me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades   

In this episode, I discuss how my week went. I didn't have that great of a week and felt pretty low. I talk about things I did to kind of comfort myself with that and other things about my week. My period and the cold weather surely didn't help my serotonin!   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

This episode talks all about saying "no" ! How it's okay to put yourself first, only say yes if you want to, and to stop people pleasing. How to set those boundaries, etc.   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

In this episode, I talk about my past relationship with alcohol, the toxicity of drinking culture, why I gave up drinking, what to say and not to say when someone tells you they don't drink, reasons people may give up drinking, and all things on my journey to becoming alcohol free and sober. This episode is to talk openly about my experiences and share my story.    "Did you know that you can be sober and still be a f***ing legend?"

This episode was inspired by one of my class assignments for my Social Work in the community course. I talk about decreasing/ending the stigma of mental health struggles and mental illnesses. Topics include how everyone has mental health, ways we can work towards ending the stigma and be a part of the change, etc!     Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades !

In this episode, I discuss things that have come up for me within the last week or so. I talk about how I boost my confidence in my work uniform, accomplishments I'm proud of, a mental breakdown, imposter syndrome, a milestone in my fitness group, update on Maze getting sick, how I've been pushing myself in workouts, and much more!   Connect w/ me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

In this episode, I discuss what holistic health is, my experience with it + healing with a holistic approach, and about essential oils and acupuncture!   Connect w/ on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades 

In this episode, I discuss all things boudoir photoshoots!  What they are, why people get them, why you should get one, how to prepare for one, and how to do some at home on your own!   I've done my own and had some taken by another local photographer recently and wanted to share how to prepare and how empowering they are!   Connect w/ me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

In this episode I talk about my last two weeks and some things that came up. I talk about anxious cleaning, being hard on myself with school, fitness, taking a mental health day when I felt depressed, and more!   Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

This episode discusses my first week back to school and work (Jan 18-24). I discuss things that came up for me that week. How I tried not to get overwhelmed right away jumping back into things after a vacation. I talk about some thoughts I had about my struggles with eating and some advice regarding that. I also give an overview of the week in general!   Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

In this episode, I discuss all things road tripping! I talk about our road trip experiences, advice and tips for road tripping (especially to longer destinations), road tripping during the COVID-19 pandemic, road trips with a puppy, and more!   Connect w/ my on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

In this episode, my husband and I answer questions asked on Instagram about us/for us!    We talk about how we met, our pet peeves for one another, our favorite things about each other, advice for singles babes, best/worst things about moving in with a partner, how to keep an emotional connection with opposite schedules, and much more!   Feel free to email or message me on Instagram if you want to know more about us :)  Connect w/ me on Instagram www.instagram.com/sadesescapades   Thanks for listening! Let me know how you liked having the both of us on!

In this episode, I discuss how I turned around my day that could've been bad and unproductive and what things I did to shift this! We all have bad days- whether we don't feel well physically, mentally, or emotionally. It helps to uplift and comfort yourself in as many ways as possible.   Connect w/ me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

This episode sums up my year of 2020. I talk about what I do at the end of the year to be proud of what I've done and how to transition into a brand new year. I talk about how to celebrate your accomplishments and start 2021 with being intentional!    Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

This episode discusses other podcasts and people that inspired me to create this podcast!   Check out their podcasts on various platforms! *Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard *Seriously, Let's be F***ing Honest *Her Best F***ing Life *Sibling Rivalry   Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sadesescapades

This year looks a lot different to many families. I talk about how my Christmas looks this year. I also shout out people going through many different challenging situations that I'm sending extra love, comfort, and positive energy towards. I discuss what challenges I'm facing this year, what Christmas means to me, and boundaries to set during the holiday season.   Happy Holidays, whatever you do or don't celebrate! You are loved and you're not alone.

This podcast episode talks a bit more about what's changed overall since April when I recorded the first episode! All the main things in my life that are new, different, and so on! Introduction round 2- commence!   Follow my photography page @: www.instagram.com/sjgc_photography if you're interested!

This episode is a little introduction to the podcast & me!(Take 1). I recorded this episode in April 2020. I intended it to be the first episode, so I decided to leave it & publish it as is, even though many things have happened since then (8 months ago). I got caught up in well.. life & so I didn't come back to this until December. But it was my goal for 2020 to make a podcast, so I'm doin' the damn thing! Follow & Connect w/ me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sadesescapades