It's Upgrade Season

EP77: I Unfollowed Everyone on Instagram – Here’s Why

Hey babes, Welcome back to the pod! Have you ever felt like your head is just full—not in a productive way, but in a way that feels like noise? Well this is me RN. So I have decided to do a social media break - this is not from a place of burnout, but a desire for a reset, similar to doing a “Dry January” for social media. This isn’t about negativity or cutting people off—it’s about realignment and creating space for what actually matters.Have a listen and let me know your thoughts on my decision for a detox. See you soon, Alex xox Follow Alex:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Broadcast Channel

EP76: Soft Girl Era, But Make It Productive: How to Get Things Done Without Burnout

We’ve been sold two extremes: either you're constantly grinding to prove your success, or you're fully immersed in the soft girl aesthetic—baking bread, homeschooling, and embracing the trad-wife lifestyle. But real success isn’t just about how much you accomplish; it’s about how you feel while accomplishing it.In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to embrace your soft girl era without sacrificing productivity. How can you create a life that feels gentle and fulfilling while still making progress on your goals? Let’s talk about finding that balance—because success should feel good, not just look good.Follow Alex:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Broadcast Channel

EP75: The book that CHANGED my life (must listen!!!)

Hey babes! Welcome back to the pod. I recently read a book which CHANGED my life. Its becoming a running joke because I have been telling EVERYONE that they have got to read this book. So of course i'm bringing it to the pod. For your chance to win a copy of this life changing book share a screenshot or photo of you listening to this episode on IG and tag me @iamalexandriamaria and @itsupgradeseason in + I’ll be choosing one of you to send a copy of the book to!Follow Alex:⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Broadcast Channel

EP74: Am I lonely? Anti social? Do I have no friends? (Friendships in your 30s a mom)

Hey babes, welcome back to the pod! I feel like I’ve done a lot of episodes in the past about making more friends, building friendships but this is the first time I’ve spoken about having LESS friends.I wanted to share this episode because the more I embrace this phase of my life, the more things shift for me + I would love to know am I the only one? Or is this a shared experience? Send me a DM or vote on the poll + lemme know your thoughts on this. Follow Alex:⁠⁠⁠Follow Me On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Broadcast Channel

EP73: Late Diagnosis ADHD, ADHD in Women, How it shows up differently + ADHD in motherhood

Hey babes, welcome back to the pod. Today, I’m sharing my diagnosis journey….the relief and challenges of finally understanding myself.We are going to be diving into what it is, how it shows up, the prevalence of late diagnosis for women, particularly post motherhood, medication and the ups and downs of living with ADHD.I am not an expert, I am only 6 months into this journey and really at the tip of the iceberg, but I wanted to take you along for the journey.See you on the pod,Alex xoxFollow Alex:⁠⁠Follow Me On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Broadcast ChannelUseful Resources:Ellie Middleton

EP72: THE GLOW DOWN ERA: Simplifying, Glow Downuary, lower maintenance living

Okay so I saw Tayla Blue talking about  Glow Downuary and it just *spoke* to me She was talking about being intentionally ugly (her words not mine she's obviously stunning) so could glow back up later in the year + I was like *THIS* is the content I’ve been craving, so today I'm taking you with me on my glow down plan! See you on the pod, Alex xox Follow Alex: ⁠Follow Me On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Join My Broadcast Channel

EP71: PART TWO: Living and Learning: 34 Lessons for 34 Years

EP70: PART ONE: Living and Learning: 34 Lessons for 34 Years

Hey babes! Happy Monday. In this episode I share 34 life lessons i've learned by age 34. I cover a range of topics including the importance of letting go, the value of rest, and the role of setting boundaries as an act of self-love. Can't wait for you to join me on this one. Alex xox Follow Alex: ⁠⁠Follow Me On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join My Broadcast Channel

EP69: New Year, New Hacks: How I’m Secretly Crushing 2025 Goals in January

In this juicy Friday Wine Down episode, I spill all the tea on why January doesn’t need to be flashy to be game-changing. From my epic 34th birthday surprise to my newfound obsession with microneedling and energy healing, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes strategies to set yourself up for success—without burning out. See you on the pod, Alex xox Follow Alex: ⁠Follow Me On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Join My Broadcast Channel Self Care January Links Angie Episode Studio Ash Pilates use discount code ALEX50 for 50% off your first month Self Care Space by Phoebe Greenacre Thetraumaalchemist - Rehmat

EP68: BTS of my mental health break, + how to Deal with Witch Hunts + Trolls