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How Many TV Subscriptions do you Have?

September 14, 2019Updated: Sep 15, 2019 A recent question to the currently small audience (1400 people) read as follows: do you have 1-2 television subscriptions, or 3+? It’s…Read more

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Eliminating Foods from your Diet

September 19, 2019Alright, alright, alright – blog post number two, let’s do this. If you follow my Instagram page, you already know I’m very excited to delve…Read more

Mental Health

Have You or a Loved One Suffered from Substance Abuse / Addiction?

September 22, 2019On to blog post number three, which I’m beyond excited about. I think I said I was super excited to write the last one, which…Read more

Mental Health

Do You Even Meditate?

September 25, 2019Meditation is such a buzz word – it’s like kombucha – it’s become so hip to say you practice… and honestly, it is cool, but…Read more

Mental Health

The Onslaught of Anxiety

September 29, 2019Hello there and happy (I hope) Sunday. I just turned my TV off as I’m about football’d out for the day – I’m losing in…Read more

Physical Health

I Can See the (Phone) Light

October 2, 2019Hello there – Welcome to blog post number six. At what point do I stop announcing the number and just jump right in? You know…Read more

Physical Health

Who Cares About Your Health

October 6, 2019As promised, I’ll keep announcing the post we’re on until we pass the tenth… and even after that, there’s no guarantees. So, welcome in, post…Read more

Mental Health

Mental Health All By Yourself

October 9, 2019POST NUMBER EIGHT – FEELING GREAT. I’ve been in the rhyming mood lately… I’m sure it’ll simmer soon enough. To begin, I want to say…Read more

Mental Health

Mental Health? More Like Mental Hell

October 13, 2019I sit here and stare at the screen, convinced I don’t have the right words to describe my mom. Amazing? No, too generic… Supportive doesn’t…Read more

Pursuing Your Passion

Hello, Purpose, Are You There?

October 16, 2019Here we are, at post number ten. I feel drawn to make it great – make it mean something, not that I wanted the other…Read more

Pursuing Your Passion

Following Your Passion

October 20, 2019In high school, I was voted most likely to… actually, I can’t recall what it was, because someone still has my senior year book. Remember…Read more

Interviews

Talk To Me About Your Childhood

October 23, 2019There’s no need for an introduction this time – you’re falling right into my interview! I sit across from my sister – she’s wearing her…Read more

Perserverance

Just Show Me Love

October 27, 2019I’m sitting outside as I type this, closing my eyes as I feel the mild temperature’d wind against my face, hearing the whisk of cars…Read more

Relationships

Wait… How Do I Relationship?

October 30, 2019Rarely does something so powerfully resonate or explain something I, myself, haven’t been able to put into words. I was watching Fosse Verdon the other…Read more

Relationships

This Relationship Doesn’t Fit

November 3, 2019“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” -Toni Morrison When Devon asked me to share the story of my…Read more

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Here’s My Barbie – Wanna Be Friends?

November 6, 2019Just so you all know, I put A LOT of pressure on myself when starting these blogs… do I jump in with a sweet ‘hey…Read more

Perserverance

Show Me The American Dream

November 10, 2019Hi guys! My name is Denisse Thomas. I am 27 years old and I was born in Manila which is the capital of the Philippines;…Read more

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Hello, Beautiful

November 13, 2019Finally, the opportunity has presented itself and I will try my hand at beauty blogging, though, maybe those girls (and guys) review products more or…Read more

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What Does Beauty Mean to You?

November 17, 2019As you may know, this week, we’ve been discussing beauty; I thought Jenna would be the perfect writer for this topic, as she’s performed for…Read more

Perserverance

A Letter to Him

November 20, 2019Parenting… what do I know about parenting? Short answer… nothing, which is why I’m not going to dive into a post about my experience on…Read morefile-5-1-787x1024

Perserverance

Am I Parenting Right?

November 24, 2019First, let me start by saying this is one of the most refreshing reads about pregnancy and parenting I’ve ever consumed, not that I’m sitting…Read more

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It’s Thanksgiving – What Are You Grateful For?

November 27, 2019It’s Thanksgiving, which largely means expressing thanks for that which you’re grateful. I know most of my posts have been in story form, but I…Read more

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We Are FAMILY

December 1, 2019Life is beautiful when you can share it with those you love. Grateful doesn’t begin to describe how I feel, being able to collaborate with…Read more

Perserverance

What Does Masculinity Look Like To You?

December 4, 2019This week’s topic: Toxic Masculinity Typically when I start a blog post, I have a general idea of what I want to cover. Tonight, however,…Read more

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Come On, Boys, Let’s Go On A Journey

December 8, 2019I’m beyond honored to have connected with a company that is redefining what it means to be a man. This is my first post from…Read more

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Nature vs. Nurture

December 11, 2019Listen to the Audio Version Instead: Nature vs. NurtureI love when an idea just comes to me, clear as day; it’s like the universe taps…Read more

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What Side Are You On?

December 15, 2019Ten days until Christmas! Saying ‘time goes by so fast’ feels like something I would’ve rolled my eyes at when I was twelve, but damn,…Read more

Relationships

Romantic Encounters of the Devon Kind

December 18, 2019Listen to the Audio Version Instead: Romantic Encounters of the Devon KindAllow me to bring you into the world of a young Devon… if you’ve…Read more

Relationships

Thank You, Next

December 22, 2019Hello, readers. My name is Evann Harrison, formerly Evann Cook, and even more formerly Evann Clucas. You read it right – I am a divorce’…Read more

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It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year

December 25, 2019Merry Christmas, everybody! My name is Mallory Morganelli-Munoz, I am 32 and born in Anaheim California, but I did most of my growing up in…Read more

Pursuing Your Passion

New Year, New Brunch

December 29, 2019My name is Catie Menke. I am a 32 year old South Dakota native now living in Phoenix for the last 6 years. As we…Read more

Perserverance

2020

December 31, 2019Listen to the Audio Version Instead: 2020You know when you repeat a word so many times it starts to lose its meaning? Try ‘spoon’… after…Read more

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Devon Herrera & The Order of Entertainment

January 8, 2020Listen to the Audio Version Instead: Devon Herrera & The Order of EntertainmentOkay… I tend to overthink my first line – especially with a topic…Read more

Pursuing Your Passion

Witchcraft & Firebirds & Belief & Matt Damon

January 12, 2020This began as a story about who I am, but as I continued to write it, it turned into a story of who I’ve become,…Read more

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Let’s Take a Trip

January 15, 2020Listen to the Audio Version Instead: Let’s Take a TripThe cold air pierced the skin on my face as I reached up to close the…Read more

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Once Upon A Time In…

January 19, 2020My name is Mikyla Harter, I’m 25 years old and I grew up in Tucson, AZ. My immediate family, which consisted of me, my mom,…Read more

Mental Health

From Rosy Cheeks To Crows Feet

January 22, 2020Listen to the Audio Version Instead: From Rosy Cheeks to Crows FeetFrom a young age, maybe seven years old, I realized how quickly I wanted…Read more

Perserverance

This is 30

January 26, 2020My name is Leah and will be turning 30 two days after this comes out. I was born in Florida and moved to Prescott, AZ…Read more

Physical Health

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

January 29, 2020Listen to the Audio Version Instead: Girls Just Wanna Have FunBefore I start this piece, I want to take a moment to recognize the loss…Read more

Physical Health

Movement Is The Medicine

February 2, 2020My name is Layla Halenka and I was born in Phoenix, Arizona. I am 32 years old and married with three beautiful girls. I have…Read more

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Lani And The Dandelion

February 5, 2020“Mom, what are you doing?” Lani asked as she poked down on her mother’s straight back, which donned a beige-colored tank top. London rose from…Read more

Interviews

I’m Home

February 9, 2020Welcome, everyone. To my second face to face interview for Coffee With A Question. Caitlin Teich – a strong, beautiful, talented, driven (did I mention…Read more

Perserverance

Fear Factor

February 13, 2020Listen to the Audio Version Instead: Fear FactorYou know that feeling, when the bottom of your stomach starts to gurgle and somersault? When your armpits…Read more

Mental Health

I Am Addicted to Fear

February 16, 2020Hey, my name is David and I am addicted to fear. Allow me to preamble my introduction by saying that I have actively been avoiding…Read more

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Food Is Life & It’s Ivory’s Birthday

February 19, 2020Listen to the Audio Version Instead: Food is Life & It’s Ivory’s BirthdayFOOD – Wow. What a broad topic with so many potential paths to…Read more

Mental Health

Remove The Damn Mirror

February 23, 2020My name is Lysa Page and I live with an eating disorder (currently in remission). I am 53 and was born in New Hampshire; I…Read more

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Start Me Up

February 26, 2020Listen to the Audio Version Instead: Start Me Up“Damn it. Piece of shit!” she shouted at her dirty black steering wheel, turning the key for…Read more

Mental Health

A Masterpiece and a Work In Progress

March 1, 2020For many, the thought of self-care sparks images of bubble baths, face masks and “treat yo self” memes. While the images conjured may be accurate,…Read more

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Send Me Up

March 5, 2020Sadie sat in silence and closed her eyes in an effort to stop the world from spinning. She could picture Amy’s forehead plunked down into…Read more

Pursuing Your Passion

ROAR

March 8, 2020Hi everyone, My name is Mandy Mellencamp (I’ve been married for four years but haven’t changed my name yet). I’m 29 years old – born…Read more