You are no longer in a season of playing small or sitting in the shadows of your own life. This is not the warmup. This is not the sidelines. This is the moment where you recognize that your presence, your gift, and your power were never meant to wait for permission. You are on varsity now, which means the way you move, the way you lead, and the way you carry your calling has shifted. The energy is elevated. The standard has risen. There is no space left for playing it safe or holding back the fullness of who you are. In this episode, I am diving into what it really means to walk in varsity alignment, not with ego, but with truth.

We are talking about what B team energy looks like in real life and how to call yourself out when you start slipping back into it. I am also sharing a dream that cracked open something personal for me, along with a story I never thought I would speak out loud.

If you are tired of questioning yourself, second-guessing your pace, or waiting to be chosen, this one is for you. There is no more rehearsal. This is the game, and you are not late.

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In this episode, I speak from a deeply personal place about the emotional complexity of loving someone who lives with mental illness. This conversation is for those who carry the unspoken weight—the ones who give support quietly, who navigate the emotional shifts, who feel the light flicker on and off in someone they love and still choose to stay. There is often no recognition for the steady presence you provide, no space to express how much it takes to be strong without falling apart yourself.

This is not a clinical discussion. It is a moment of honesty, of reflection, and of acknowledgment for the caregivers, the empaths, the quiet warriors who continue to show up even when their own hearts feel heavy. If that is you, I hope this episode brings some comfort and reminds you that your experience matters too.

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We’ve all heard the phrase — “Put your oxygen mask on first.” But how often do we actually live that truth? In this deeply honest episode, we explore the quiet ways we abandon ourselves in the name of love, loyalty, and survival. From personal heartbreak to the sacred act of boundary-setting, she invites you into the tender, raw reckoning of what it really costs to give from an empty cup. This isn’t just about burnout — it’s about betrayal. The kind we do to ourselves when we forget to breathe, forget to matter, and forget that our own healing is just as holy as anyone else's. If you’ve ever felt torn between saving someone and saving yourself, this episode is your reminder that your breath matters too.

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At first, it feels like a dream — intoxicating affection, overwhelming attention, a sense of being finally seen. It begins with fireworks — a symphony of promises, affection spun like silk, a flood of words we longed to hear. But sometimes, what feels like magic is the prelude to heartbreak and behind the whirlwind is a different reality: love bombing isn’t love; it’s manipulation dressed in devotion.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the beautiful lie — exploring how love bombing traps our hearts, fractures our self-trust, and leaves us questioning what was ever real. Together, we’ll dive into the emotional aftermath, the way it sweeps us off our feet only to leave us standing in ruins. We’ll explore how manipulation masquerades as devotion, how illusions erode self-trust and we will learn some warning signs going forward.

If this conversation resonates with you, I invite you to explore more healing resources at www.dvntherepe.com and join our community for deeper reflections at www.dvntherepe.substack.com.

Thank you for taking a seat at my table to discuss this much needed topic! Let’s grow well, together.

In this episode, we dive deep into the weight of waiting — the tension that builds when your dreams feel out of reach, and life keeps redirecting you. As I reflect on my own journey of building a strong foundation and the hard decision to scale back, I’m opening up about what it really means to navigate the space between where we are and where we want to be.

Together, we’ll explore the emotional toll of waiting, how we face guilt and grace, and why patience doesn’t always feel peaceful. We’ll talk about what happens when responsibilities collide with personal goals, and how to find faith in the moments when the path forward seems unclear.

This isn’t just about me — this is for anyone who feels the weight of dreams that seem paused. If you’re walking through the tension of holding on and letting go, this episode is for you. We’ll find strength in each other’s stories and keep growing well, together.

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Labels—we wear them, we inherit them, we cling to them. Some are placed on us by others, some we attach to ourselves, and before we know it, they shape how we move, think, and see ourselves. But what happens when those labels become a cage? When they limit instead of define?

In this episode, I’m diving deep into the weight of labels—the ones that have held me back, the ones I’ve had to unlearn, and the ones I refuse to carry any longer. From the way we see our bodies to the expectations that keep us small, we’re unpacking how these identities affect our mind, body, and spirit. And most importantly—how we break free.

If you've ever felt like you had to fit into a mold to be taken seriously, to be worthy, or to belong, this episode is for you. It's time to step out of the labels and into the truth of who you really are.

💫 Join me on this journey. Let’s shed the weight together.

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How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll step forward when I feel ready” or “I just need to be better, and then I’ll deserve it”? The weight of not enough lingers in the spaces between who we are and who we think we need to be. It shows up in self-sabotage, in the fear of failure and success, in the perfectionism that keeps us stuck.

But what if the truth has been here all along? What if you don’t need to earn your worth? What if you are already enough—without conditions, without proving, without waiting for permission?

In this episode, we break down the deep roots of self-doubt, the stories that have shaped our unworthiness, and the power of reclaiming ourselves. Because healing begins with truth. And the truth is: YOU. ARE. ENOUGH.

Affirmations to Hold Close:

✨ I release the need to prove my worth. I am enough just as I am.

✨ I am not my fears, my doubts, or my past. I am whole, worthy, and capable.

✨ I honor my journey, knowing that every step forward is a testament to my strength.

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✨ Pull up a seat at the table. Let’s grow well together.

In this episode of Hidden Thorns: The Names They Gave Us, The Stories They Told, we explore the profound impact of the names and labels we’ve been given—by our parents, families, and society—and how they shape the stories we live by. These words, whether uplifting or painful, often become the foundation of our identity and self-worth. Join me as we examine how these labels have influenced us, and discuss ways to reclaim our personal narrative, heal from past wounds, and redefine the names that no longer serve us.

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