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Let's talk about this concept of happiness. What does it mean to you? How much of your actual peace has it cost? Do you know the difference? Today's episode, I may help you define it while also recognizing what may not be your happiness at all.

After months of emotional exhaustion and blurred boundaries as a mental health coach, Ren takes his first vacation in years to Tokyo — hoping distance will bring clarity. But the quiet he’s been craving quickly turns unsettling when he begins to hear familiar voices in unfamiliar places.What starts as rest becomes a psychological descent through memory, guilt, and identity. As Ren struggles to separate reality from reflection, he realizes the true haunting isn’t what surrounds him — it’s what’s been waiting inside.ECHOES is a psychological horror short written, directed, and performed by Isaiah Frizzelle, exploring burnout, suppressed emotion, and the eerie sound of your own conscience when silence finally finds you.

Join Me 12 AM EST for the Premiere of my Psychological Horror short: Echoes

What happens when vacation for some R&R becomes something more dark, and a reminder of the things you try to escape?

After months of emotional exhaustion and blurred boundaries as a mental health coach, Ren takes his first vacation in years to Tokyo — hoping distance will bring clarity. But the quiet he’s been craving quickly turns unsettling when he begins to hear familiar voices in unfamiliar places.What starts as rest becomes a psychological descent through memory, guilt, and identity. As Ren struggles to separate reality from reflection, he realizes the true haunting isn’t what surrounds him — it’s what’s been waiting inside.ECHOES is a psychological horror short written, directed, and performed by Isaiah Frizzelle, exploring burnout, suppressed emotion, and the eerie sound of your own conscience when silence finally finds you.

Tune in Here: https://youtu.be/DMScWIdEFYM

Stop what you're doing! My Psychological horror short drops On halloween on youtube and It would mean a great deal if you go subscribe and tune in!! It's genuinely one of my favorite projects I've created so far and excited to share with all my Night Owl and Bird Brain crew!

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Also, if you haven't yet, go follow and listen to Asher's music here: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EkAdv5oGonIlVLeUTT0fh?si=lQAKs2quRgmsF19OenkjoQIG:https://www.instagram.com/asheryelo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠

Now... Have you ever realized the thread holding certain relationships together is literally an item like a sweater? While it's romanticized, there's also another truth you may not realize about breakups!

First! Stop what you're doing! Ash just dropped some new music! Go check it out! Give him a listen/follow : ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EkAdv5oGonIlVLeUTT0fh?si=lQAKs2quRgmsF19OenkjoQIG:https://www.instagram.com/asheryelo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠

So you think you know love? What does it look and feel like to love yourself and others well? What is Identity? What does it look like to be yourself despite all the moments that may challenge or compromise who you thought yourself to be? Grab a pen, grab some paper. And let's do this.

There’s something special about creating with people you love.About watching them grow, hearing the sound of their purpose, and knowing you get to be a part of that story.Asher isn’t just the artist behind the haunting score for ECHOES — he’s family.Doing life with him, building, laughing, working, pushing each other creatively and personally… it’s rare. And I don’t take it for granted.Go follow him. Show him love. Subscribe. Stream his music.Because what he’s creating — it’s not just good, it’s real.Give him a listen/follow : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EkAdv5oGonIlVLeUTT0fh?si=lQAKs2quRgmsF19OenkjoQIG:https://www.instagram.com/asheryelo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

There's something scary that we experience as we are moving through this thing called life. And sometimes we find a monster that we didn't notice initially...

In this episode, we explore, express, and unpack a truth about healing: it can be terrifying.

Spooky season is here. So what's your favorite scary movie? Or what's one movie you avoid? Better yet, what ways do you prevent those scary conversations that might actually improve your relationships?

Today's episode, I can't wait to share with you what I have in store for what's to come in October, but also reveal the monster in your relationships that's leaving no survivors.

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It's the thought that counts... because the actions add up. In our interpersonal relationships, small habits can make the difference between peace and parting ways. In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind the tiny actions and daily rituals that shape how we connect, love, and trust. From gestures that quietly build closeness to the subtle habits that erode bonds over time, we explore why we notice patterns more than grand gestures and how that can transform friendships, romance, and family dynamics over time.

• Life isn’t always about extremes—it’s not just “I’m struggling” or “I’ve made it.”

• Sometimes you’re in that in-between space where you’re grateful, connected, and doing well, but also asking big questions: Am I capable of my goals? Are certain relationships aligned? How do I love people well without losing myself?

• It’s a mix of richness and restlessness—and that space itself is worth talking about because it’s where most people actually live.

We all know what it feels like to be misunderstood, but there’s another layer: sometimes you’re cast as the villain in someone else’s story not because you are one, but because they need you to be. Especially if they’re manipulative, insecure, or trying to avoid accountability.

Have you ever noticed that even though time has passed, the feeling about that person, place, or thing is still present?

Today's episode takes a trip down memory lane. There's so much that our minds and bodies are processing. And sometimes our body is already preparing for a date it remembers, for an experience it can't forget.

Some people don’t want a relationship with you; they want a relationship with what you can do for them. They show up in tears, in chaos, in need… but vanish in your joy or need for support/ stability. In this episode, we unpack why people only seem to call when they’re in crisis, the subtle emotional contracts that keep you over-giving, and how to set boundaries that protect your energy without losing your compassion.

My podcast is 7 years old today. I didn’t know what I was building 7 years ago. I just knew I had something to say. Thank you for listening—even before the words made sense. This is for you.

Let’s talk about those quotes that look good on Instagram carousels but fall apart when you actually try to live by them. Today, we’re calling out the ‘deep-sounding’ fluff — with love, of course.

We talk a lot about love-bombing in dating—but what about when it happens in friendships? In this episode, we break down friendship bombing: the intense, all-in energy that seems caring at first but turns out to be another form of emotional manipulation. From instant besties to sudden ghosting, this is still attachment theory at work—just dressed in platonic clothing. If you've ever felt confused, drained, or betrayed by a “too-good-to-be-true” friendship… this one's for you.

You thought being low-maintenance would earn you love.
You thought showing up, being chill, not asking for much—would be enough.
But when your love language is self-sacrifice and silence…
You don’t get peace.
You get taken for granted.

Let’s talk about the invisible love languages—and how they backfire.

We’ve all heard the lines: “I’m just really busy,” “Friendship is hard,” or “You know I’m always here if you need me.” These phrases sound virtuous, even comforting—but are they actually meaningful? Or are they just passive ways to dodge the responsibility of real connection?

In this episode, we unpack the culture of performative friendship—where people want credit for care they never deliver. Because sometimes, the thought doesn’t count. Especially when it’s never followed by action. Let’s talk about what it means to actually show up.

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Have you ever chosen not to respond? Or bowed out of a plan without fully explaining why—and then wondered… was that petty? Or was that me protecting my peace? Today, we’re unpacking the nuance between emotional self-protection and performative withdrawal—what I call The Petty Principle.”

Have you ever chosen not to respond? Or bowed out of a plan without fully explaining why—and then wondered… was that petty? Or was that me protecting my peace? Today, we’re unpacking the nuance between emotional self-protection and performative withdrawal—what I call The Petty Principle.”