The Relatively Vulnerable Podcast

This episode was so rad I just uploaded it immediately after we got done recording. No editing needed, just needed to be available for the world to hear. Really relevant and felt right during all this going on with COVID19. Alexa was herself, vulnerable, and a fun guest to have on. We went all over the place covering the world records she might break at her upcoming powerlifting meet to what it was like dating to her mindset and attitude after hitting rock bottom a couple years ago. She even drops some communication advice for dating. College in Hawaii.. living in middle of nowheresville Michigan and New Hampshire.. Crossfit to weightlifting to powerlifting.. to laughing at yourself being a super power, and beyond. You'll want to tune into this one. 

Dave is one jacked dude. 

He's even smarter and nicer than I knew before, I learned more about him in the HOUR I talked to him on this podcast than the 3 months of training with him in a gym. We could've went on for 4 more hours. But I would've gotten hungry.. 

CPA, law enforcement, to personal training, listen to Dave's story and thoughts. 

Listen to Tori's story about living in and out of the foster care system and how that affected her growing up. Hear how she evolved into 'thebuffpear' as her IG is so aptly named and being stood up by her future husband on their first date!

Really inspiring episode, thanks for being so open, Tori!

Head foreman, woodworker and craftsman, powerlifter, strong and fun guy, Josh Riegler shares his challenge with self image, lying, and anger. 

How he adjusted to life and work after being in the military, changing his mentality and mindset after leaving and meeting his wife Tori. He talks about problems and experiences growing up and how he's grown and lives a life with purpose now. 

Kyle shares his journey through community college and undergrad, finding his way, picking between passions and friends and how to stay fulfilled and patient.

He is from Modesto, California and loves skateboarding, being active, and creating content. Kyle is a digital specialist at 3fold Communications, a marketing agency in Sacramento.

In this episode I discuss my challenges in talking with, befriending, public humiliation, and being intimate with women.

What’s up everybody and welcome to my first solo episode. Still playing around and figuring out the frequency and format for these but I’m excited so let’s get right into it.

“Lady Troubles.”

Yep. That was one of my nicknames in high school.

Not the good kind of nick names (well, at least it was clever). It started because, as you could guess, I was weird and awkward and uncomfortably shy with women.

I forget to mention it in the episode but I literally use the name "DJ LadyTroublezzz" at bowling now to just laugh about it and own it.

Listen to the episode to find out more about my insecurities, vulnerabilities, and how I am starting to grow beyond my Lady Troubles.

Cassidy is part bartender, part cosmetology student, part trainer and nutritionist and 100% badass. 

She shares her story and journey of living with a chronic condition called ulcerative colitis, or UC. It's relatively rare (200,000-500,000 between UC and Chron's disease) but she and others suspect more people have it and just aren't diagnosed.

Cassidy discusses how she has been living with the condition for the last 8 years and how her mindset and mentality has changed and developed during that time. Also some other 💩.

Lauren is a freelance digital marketing consultant who has been successfully been in business for over a year. This change was sparked after one too many times of being disrespected and mistreated by past companies and management.

She has been passionate about social and digital media since 2004 on a little site called Myspace. Learning HTML and design to make her page cooler than her friends, she's been entrenched in the scene ever since. 

Lauren discusses that final straw that broke the camels back and how she transitioned to working for herself and how she has become more successful and happier than before.

Mike is a grappler of humans and code, aka he is a purple belt in BJJ and a computer programmer.

Growing up in the Bay Area (and being my older brother) Mike always was kind, studious, and hardworking. He got his dream job after getting his Masters at Cal Poly (and interning at the company for the previous two summers) but had a hard time transitioning into a full-time professional work environment.

Listen to his story about how he overcame these challenges and more.

Josh is a recently graduated PR student working for the Sacramento Kings on their community impact team. He has a passion for film and has been teaching himself while trying to help push his family in a positive direction after a tumultuous childhood.

Hear Josh's insanely vulnerable story where he shares for the first time into the world about how he grew up in a cult-like manner. He shares the trials and tribulations, setting foot on public school grounds for the first time at 16, and how he's overcome and grown from all other sorts of obstacles.

Angela is a 29 year old fierce woman whose main mission in life is to empower as many people as possible to take control of their decisions and direction in life. Her main passions surround assisting other domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. She's lived in four states, but shes happy to call Washington home.

She shares her horrifying experience of being in an abusive relationship, explains how she figured out how to get out, and how she's grown and become stronger since then.

Ray and I talk about how he spearheaded a movement to keep the Raiders in Oakland and mental health.

Ray is a public relations and communication professional who specializes in media strategy. He's from West Sacramento but also calls Guam his second home. Oh by the way, he once was on the cover of Sports Illustrated as Dr. Death.

Megan and I talk about how she didn't follow the traditional path through college or her career but if the universe tells you "no" enough, you start to create your own opportunities.

Megan is an independent graphic designer and art director in Sacramento, passionate about making her community a better, more beautiful place through meaningful relationships and polished design. Her multidisciplinary practice keeps her on her toes - she loves her work with agency, nonprofit, and small business partners. 

When she's not hunkered behind her laptop she's recreating Great British Bakeoff masterpieces at home, walking her pup to the local brewery, and binging all the horror movies she can find on Netflix. 

Kylie Pisciotto and I talk about anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and her experience in college while working in the film industry.

Kylie is from Sacramento County and is studying to become a registered dietitian with a side passion for portrait photography.