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Self Care IRL

by Ty Alexander

Welcome to Self Care IRL, a brave space for you to create better wellness experiences. Join me, Ty Alexander, wellness blogger and best selling author of "Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died", as I explore strategies and ideas for becoming your best self. This podcast will inspire you to take life by the horns and enjoy the ride despite your traumas or circumstances. Topics include relationships (especially the one with self), transitions, inner growth, life purpose, spirituality, and whatever else the world throws our way. Sharing the most intimate parts of myself with you...this is Self Care IRL, a podcast by Ty Alexander. Use the hashtag #SelfCareIRL to chat about each episode on the Innanets! Website: http://selfcareirl.com IG: @SelfCareIRL & @TyAlexander

Latest episodes

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113. A Guide to Real Connection: 8 Ways to Check In Without Being Weird

In this episode, you and I discuss how to actually be there for your strong friends. And not that surface level 'how are you?' text energy, but the genuine checking-in th

Dec 2 2024
18 min

112. My best advice for not crashing out during the holidays

In this episode, we're getting real about maintaining your peace during the most wonderful (and sometimes most chaotic) time of the year. If you're feeling overwhelmed by

Nov 26 2024
27 min

111. A Brutally Honest Guide For People Who Feel Like They're Faking It

In this episode, you and I will discuss what it really feels like to look "successful" on the outside while battling imposter syndrome and anxiety on the inside. Through

Nov 18 2024
21 min

110. Why Being Nice Is Not Your Superpower

Today, we're going to have a real conversation about breaking free from these patterns that our mothers and grandmothers before us struggled with too. By the end of this

Oct 28 2024
25 min

109. Click here if you're always the one apologizing in your friendships

Today's episode is all about knowing when to fight for a friendship and when to love yourself enough to walk away. We're talking toxic dynamics, accountability (or the la

Oct 16 2024
19 min

108. High-Maintenance vs. Low-Maintenance Friendships: What’s the Difference?

Friendship is a beautiful thing, but let’s be real—some friendships can be more work than others. We’ve all had those friends who need constant check-ins, and then there

Oct 1 2024
30 min

107. Let’s Talk About Overcoming Unresolved Trauma

Today, you and I are going to discuss how to BEGIN to overcome unresolved trauma. Now I say begin because I recognize that (1) this isn't a one and done kinda of practice

Aug 6 2024
32 min

106. Listen to this if you need help managing your emotions

We all know that emotions can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster, am I right? One moment you're on top of the world, and the next, you're down in the dumps. But don't wo

Jul 9 2024
24 min

105. The Hidden Dangers of Silent Anger

Ever find yourself just fuming inside, putting on that “I’m totally fine” mask for the world while internally you're about to combust? Yeah, I’ve been there too. It’s lik

Jul 9 2024
22 min

104. IDK who needs to hear this but... (part 3)

Life can be a whirlwind of responsibilities, expectations, and the constant push to keep moving forward. In the midst of it all, it's easy to forget the simple truths tha

Jun 15 2024
21 min

103. What to Do When Someone Doesn't Accept Your Apology

We've all been there. You mess up, you apologize, and then… crickets. Or worse, outright rejection. It's like a punch to the gut. In today's episode you and I are going t

Jun 13 2024
17 min

102. Things you can do to improve your relationship with your siblings

Even though two children in the same household can have very different experiences of childhood, my brother is the only person who will ever understand what it was like t

Jun 11 2024
26 min

101. Lemme read you this email I got (it's about depression btw)

Someone on Twitter recently reminded me that I use to be on Beyonce’s Internet really writing. Time and tasks have me missing that part of me. But I actually read my own

May 13 2024
23 min

100. Wow we really cleared "a hunnit" episodes + our origin story

WOW! A hunnit episodes later and you are still here. Clap it up for yourselves while I take you down memory lane. This episode is our origin story (I rambled, sorry). Enj

May 9 2024
33 min

99. These are the 5 manifesting techniques I'm using to create my dream life

Manifesting is a larger umbrella term for a lot of aspects of making your goals a reality. So in today's episode you and I are gonna discuss how you can get better at man

Apr 15 2024
20 min

98. My journey to reframing my sadness

In today's episode, I am going to give you some suggestions on how we can reframe our sadness. Now all of these suggestions are under the assumption that you have already

Mar 26 2024
23 min

97. Lessons I Learned From The Wendy Williams Docuseries

I watched the two part docuseries, Where Is Wendy Williams? and I am honestly a bit floored. Which is why it's now two weeks later and I am just gathering my thoughts. It

Mar 11 2024
32 min

96. How to have a relationship with a toxic parent

In today's episode I am going to tell you a quick story of what lead me to a 30 day break and then I'm going to give you/me some guidance on how to navigate your relation

Feb 5 2024
24 min

95. How To Have A Relationship (Or Not) With Your Emotionally Immature friend

In today's episode you and I going to dive into how to handle this with the grace. From setting boundaries to understanding when to take a step back, I’ve got you covered

Jan 25 2024
25 min

94. IDK who needs to hear this but... (part 2)

To celebrate the end of 2023 this episode is back to back gem-worthy memes (remixed of course). You might wanna grab a journal and pen to take notes. RESOURCES: Make It

Dec 19 2023
16 min

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Love the space Ty has created for sharing real life experiences with helpful tips! I just wish the mic was louder.

Dubs_N · Oct 2024

I have only listened to two episodes so far and I love this podcast already. It speaks to my trauma and need for self love and worth directly. Helping me embrace change in order to heal from my past. Thank you so much for this safe place!

Please don't do it!!! · Aug 2024

I’m a new listener and started with your episode on understanding anxiety. Such a great episode which lead me to checking episodes 11 & 48. Keep up the great work I’ve been sharing these episodes with my clients as well for therapy homework.💕

Ki Lane · Jun 2024

Thanks so very much for sharing about your mother! I really needed to hear this podcast. I lost my mother almost 4 years ago and it sill feels like it just happened. Thanks for sharing some of your coping skills.

Peakaboopeaks · Apr 2024

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