People Are Not Flawed Products have flaws. They are made by humans and sometimes the design isn’t perfect. But people? People are not broken. We aren’t put together by others. We are made from our experiences, our learning, and the world around us.  Our feelings—joy, sadness, confusion, hurt—are all part of being human. They don’t make us flawed; they make us whole. Put Yourself Together You are physical, mental, and spiritual. Every moment, every emotion, every reaction buil

Fifty seemed like a never number . When you’re in your twenties, it doesn’t exist. And then… suddenly, there it is. Right in your face. Like someone spun you around and you are standing in front of the 50 door . All you have to do is wake up and walk through it . Fifty has so many perks—but until you get there, they are a well-kept secret. A Fifty-Year-Old Walks Into a Bar A fifty-year-old woman walks into a bar… and the rest is history. This episode explores what turning 50

We’ve all heard the jokes—men worrying about baldness, women stressing over the size of their butt in a new pair of jeans. But when it comes to advice about self-confidence, awareness, and body image, most articles are directed at women. So, what about men? Would the same guidance benefit them in the same way? Do men need their own pep talks, different from the advice often aimed at women? Facing Fears and Body Image Challenges One common suggestion for improving self-image i

Hot, sexy, steamy, erotic, romantic… are these the words you’d use to describe your sex life? Wet, sweaty, hard, exotic… maybe these? Or dark, cozy, normal, over… is that more accurate? A few words can tell a thousand stories. Look into your bedroom: is your sex life always exciting, or has it become a habit, a ritual, or, dare I say, a job? Life gets in the way of intimacy—too busy, too tired, too stressed, kids, schedules, travel, a hundred other reasons. But here’s the tru

Be Yourself When the sadness starts to take over, the phobias start to win. Feelings of being powerless in my surroundings begin to take over. The walls grow thicker in my head, and the heaviness makes me feel weak. Usually, people with anxiety disorders hide it well — though in their minds, they think everyone can tell. Social anxiety  is a very self-centered condition. Your mind tells you that everyone is looking at you and judging you. This is where you lose yourself — whe

A Real Talk About Body Image, Media Illusions & Learning to Like Ourselves Again Barbie was normal when I was a young girl — dressing her up, brushing her hair, and trying to find matching shoes before the dog ate them. Marsha Brady brushed her long blonde hair a hundred times before bed. Twiggy was impossibly thin with no breasts — I related to that part. I was called “bean pole.” Meanwhile, Farrah Fawcett and Cheryl Tiegs were plastered on boys’ walls. That was my normal —

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”— Dr. Seuss We’re surrounded by self-help quotes these days — scrolling through social media can feel like an endless parade of positivity with a side of pressure. There’s “Live your best life,” “Choose joy,”  and “Good vibes only.” But let’s be honest — it can all make your head spin. Then, there’s this one from Steve Jobs: “Your time is limited, so don't waste it livi

Let’s rewind to 2009. I started a little blog called “Sex’n’Fries.”  Why? Honestly, I didn’t fully know myself yet, and that’s part of the point. I wanted a space to laugh, discover, connect, and maybe heal —to tell my story without filters, to explore my authentic self, and occasionally wonder what the hell “finding yourself” even means. 💃 The Wild Side of Normal Here’s the thing: we’re not magazine-perfect models in tubs of champagne (unless you really are—no judgment). We

Self-image. Sounds simple, right? Ha.  Wrong. I thought this was going to be a deep but manageable conversation. Instead, it turned into a bottomless pit  of questions, confusion, and head-swirl moments. Self-image isn’t just how we see ourselves—it bleeds into identity, self-awareness, and the relentless pressure to be the “perfect” version of ourselves that self-help books, podcasts, and Instagram quotes promise. 🪞 What is Self-Image Anyway? Self-image:  The idea one has o