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Keep growing, even if it makes others uncomfortable! 💡✨
On this episode of Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Cree and I dive into a tricky workplace and personal dynamic: what happens when people want you to do well, but secretly worry about you surpassing them. Sometimes “advice” or “looking out for you” is actually an attempt to keep you from outshining them. 📈⚡ Have… →
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Just Be You—Your Tribe Is Looking For Your Exact Flavor! 🍞✨
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Felicia shares an incredible analogy about the bread aisle. Just like there are thousands of options on the shelf—wheat, multigrain, sourdough, hot dog buns—everyone looks for something different. You don’t need to change who you are to fit every taste. Just be authentic, and your people… →
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Fail forward and keep going 💡✨
In this episode of Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Felicia reminds us that trial and error is just part of the process until you find what truly works for you. Diets are short-term, but building a lifestyle is for longevity—and because everyone is unique, finding your rhythm takes patience. What is one piece of advice… →
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You can’t pull someone out of the deep end if they keep dragging you under 🏊♀️🚨
In this powerful clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Kia shares deep insight on recognizing when trying to help someone crosses the line into taking on their “pool of misery.” When someone’s negativity begins consuming your energy and filling up your own space, Kia reminds us that it’s time to set a boundary and… →
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You can’t save someone if they drag you down into the deep end with them. 🌊🛑
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I reflect on a powerful metaphor: reaching out a hand to help someone who is struggling, only to have them yank you into their “pool of misery.” When someone else’s negativity begins consuming your peace and energy, it’s a clear sign that you need to protect… →
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When Genuinely Kind People Exist, Everyone Looks For ‘The Catch. 😂
Call it a facade or call it naive, but kindness really isn’t an act. In this clip, I talk about how people are often thrown off by my natural warmth and assume I must be naive—while Kia chimes in with a hilarious voucher confirming that my positivity isn’t a front! People are so used to… →
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Nobody is a Monolithic Group 🗣️💯
In this clip, Kia breaks down why we need to stop lumping people together based on a single identity or bad experience. Whether it’s entire groups, friends, or even family, people are individuals—and everyone deserves to be taken on a case-by-case basis. Treating people as individuals instead of painting them with a broad brush is… →
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I’m Never Wrong, I’m Just Early🔮✨
In this podcast clip, Kia talks about learning to trust her gut instinct. When your intuition tells you something about a situation or person ahead of time, it’s easy to second-guess yourself—thinking it’s just past trauma or personal bias talking. But more often than not, your gut was right all along. 🧠💡 How often do… →
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Backhanded compliments shouldn’t exist, but they do. 🤐🗣️
In this clip, Kia drops a hard truth: when someone gives you a backhanded compliment or says something hurtful “in jest,” they meant it. Even if they’re laughing while saying it, those words usually carry real truth behind them. Like Biggie said, “I said what I meant, I meant what I said, bite my tongue… →
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🎙️ The Power of Just Listening
“I always feel better when I talk to you.” 💬 Ever had someone say that to you, even when you didn’t give them a single piece of advice? In this episode, Dee drops some major truth bombs about the difference between solving someone’s problems and simply holding space for them. Often, people don’t need a… →
