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By Crystal Stevens

The audio diary of cat-mom, recovering people-pleaser, writer, and podcaster Crystal Stevens. Here, she explores the nuance of her human experience; offering her most raw and unfiltered thoughts about life and society. The conversations are refreshingly transparent, often vulnerable, a touch ridiculous and always compassionate. She hopes her daringness encourages you to get curious about yourself, to dig deeper and to find your personal truth(s). This is a stream-of-consciousness style podcast for existential junkies, cat cultists and flourless chocolate cake inhalers.
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when self-doubt becomes debilitating

Transparency Card Nov 04, 2021

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a godless society is a loveless society
Feb 21, 202437:21
God, I want to know you

God, I want to know you

In today's episode I share my personal testimony on how God saved me from myself and how His love completely changed the trajectory of my life. I felt compelled to share my testimony because I want to build a community that is based on trust, respect and faith. I want to create an environment where we can openly talk about the magic God plays in our lives every single day.


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Feb 09, 202401:10:20
the energy of receiving, flow state & prioritizing desire

the energy of receiving, flow state & prioritizing desire

In today's episode Crystal Stevens explores the mindset and energetic work that gives us permission to dream and set goals through actionable steps that will help us to create the lives we desire. This episode covers the energy of receiving, learning how to get into your flow state to allow for optimal creation and how prioritizing desire can take us farther than expected!

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Jan 31, 202451:12
don't rush the process: meet yourself where you're at

don't rush the process: meet yourself where you're at

Do you ever feel like you're behind in life? Fun fact: This is a completely normal feeling. However, the anxiety and fear associated with this feeling can prove to be more harmful than helpful. So why do we continuously burden ourselves with these arbitrary self-imposed timelines? In today’s episode we deep dive into the importance of accepting our present selves and where we are on our journeys in any and every aspect of our lives.

Sometimes, we just need to meet ourselves where we're at

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Feb 15, 202336:55
is this seasonal depression or a season of reflection?

is this seasonal depression or a season of reflection?

Every aspect of life is cyclical, from our circadian rhythm to seasonal changes. If we allow ourselves to view the most complex and intimate parts of ourselves, particularly our emotions in this way, we can break free of the mentality that traps us into believing our emotions are one-dimensional and consistent. Our emotions mirror and respond to the seasons and the very real changes that take place in the different areas of our lives. So I question, what if Seasonal Depression is a label we use to make sense of how we naturally feel during slower, less productive seasons of our lives? What if we reframed our perception of slowing down and our cultural understanding of it? What if we tune in to our natural rhythm and begin to see slower seasons as an opportunity to reflect and to recharge?

Let's talk about it in today's episode 


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Jan 28, 202325:49
i like taking care of my boyfriend...so what? (gender roles & expectations in modern relationships)

i like taking care of my boyfriend...so what? (gender roles & expectations in modern relationships)

Women are no longer in the kitchen. In fact, we're in the streets, shaking ass and wreaking havoc... and GOOD FOR US. Women are more empowered than ever today. I mean, I could nearly do whatever I want and yet, I still choose to clean my home and make my boyfriend dinner. Bizarrely enough, engaging in acts of service for my male partner -- especially as a modern, progressive woman is considered controversial today. Is this internalized misogyny? Am I seeking male validation to determine my worth as a woman? Am I another pawn of the patriarchy? Or do I just like a clean home and to see my partner with a full belly after a long day of work?  Many of us want the Instagram lifestyle but not the sacrifices that come with it. I question, can we really have our cake and eat it too?

I don't know. But what I do know is today's guest, Deidra (my best friend) and I break down the expectations associated with the different sexes in modern relationships and why we at times still fall into those traditional roles... sue us!

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Jan 19, 202357:39
are you honoring yourself? figuring out how to lead a life guided by intuition & self-love

are you honoring yourself? figuring out how to lead a life guided by intuition & self-love

Are you honoring yourself? I know, that's a heavy question. But a very important one. In today's episode we discuss the realities of self-discovery. How do we strip ourselves of the constant 'need to please' and get to the core of who we truly are and what we really want? More importantly, how do we come to embrace and feel confident in this part of ourselves? Maybe the first step in honoring ourselves is through learning to trust our intuition. If love stems from truth, then the deepest love, self-love, can be accomplished when we find it.

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Jan 11, 202347:54
stagnation is death: how to take risks in life
May 07, 202236:50
why do we fear love? (how to be more loving)
Apr 21, 202248:40
feeling lost in life, financial instability + losing friends
Apr 11, 202223:58
i just want you to be honest with me
Feb 10, 202259:56
you are enough
Dec 29, 202125:20
reassurance: a much needed reminder
Dec 08, 202114:21
appreciating the little things
Nov 25, 202118:13
how do we forgive our parents?

how do we forgive our parents?

Naturally, as we grow older we come to understand our parents more. We find ourselves walking the same paths they took, experiencing the same thoughts and feelings they once did. And this realization forces us to push them off of the ideological pedestal we've created and instead see eye to eye with the people who we once considered to be superhuman. The objective of today's episode is to encourage you to come to terms with and to make amends with your parents. To see them as humans who are just as capable of making mistakes as we are. Family tends to be a touchy subject for most of us. The general consensus when asked about our relationship with our parents tends to be "it's complicated" and the truth is, it is. Familial bonds have the power to diminish healthy, rational thinking and amplify emotions that most of us don't realize we carry. Today we are talking about our childhood, our relationship with our parents and how these relationships have molded us into who we are today. Lets take on a more compassionate and empathetic lens when dissecting our parents mistakes -- lets find a way to forgive them.

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Nov 16, 202101:05:24
when self-doubt becomes debilitating
Nov 04, 202158:44
breakups and breakthroughs

breakups and breakthroughs

Heartbreak is probably the most painful thing humans experience -- the loss of someone we love deeply. Of course this comes in many forms, but there's something about grieving a person who is still here that makes us question not only our relationships and the people we get into them with, but more importantly our roles within them and most importantly ourselves. In today's episode, we discuss how to navigate heartbreak, how to make sense of it, why we feel these intense and confusing emotions. How do we escape it unscathed and still open to love? And why is it a necessary part of life?

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Oct 27, 202154:38
allow yourself to fuck up
Oct 20, 202126:54
no one knows shit -- welcome!

no one knows shit -- welcome!

Life is a literal mindfuck and Crissy is here to help you make sense of it all. Welcome! In today's episode Crissy provides an overview of what you can expect to hear, here on the Transparency Card podcast! She transparently breezes through topics including finding purpose and fulfillment in life, mental wellness, love, sex, heartbreak, unpopular opinions, adulting, uncovering difficult truths and so much more. We're here to talk about the not so easy, but very real shit that occurs in our daily lives in a transparent, yet insightful and helpful way. The main objective here is for you to acquire understanding of what seems to be life's most difficult and pressing issues, so you can grow to actually enjoy and love your time here! (through being honest with yourself)--  Here on the Transparency Card podcast you can always expect transparency (haha see what I did there? ;) ), the introduction of various perspectives and overall personal growth -- that's what life is really about isn't it?


Oct 14, 202107:26