My First Vlogmas — What Creating Every Day Taught Me!

In this episode, I share an honest and reflective wrap-up of my Vlogmas experience and what creating consistently taught me — not just about content, but about creativity, preparation, authenticity, systems, and connection. This season wasn’t about perfection or going viral. It became a real-time lesson in self-awareness, growth, and what it actually takes to show up as a creator in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.

I talk through what worked, what didn’t, what I scrapped along the way, and the big question many creators ask: Did Vlogmas actually help my channel grow? More importantly, I reflect on how the process helped me grow — creatively, personally, and spiritually.

If you’re a creator, a thinker, or someone sitting on ideas you haven’t fully developed yet, this episode is an invitation to slow down, make space, and trust your process.

Key Takeaways

• Expectation vs. reality in content creation
• Why ideas don’t exist in a vacuum and need systems to land
• The “unsexy” side of creating: charging devices, storage, sound, lighting, and setup
• How tech readiness can either support or block inspiration
• The importance of clearing digital and physical space for creativity
• Capturing ideas quickly before they disappear
• The difference between capturing ideas and developing them fully
• Using journaling, Notes app voice capture, ChatGPT journaling, and Monkey Pages
• Letting go of overly polished or misaligned ideas
• Choosing authenticity over performance or trend-chasing
• The role of family support, accountability, and encouragement
• Why connection — not virality — was the real win
• How Vlogmas helped the channel grow through clarity, confidence, and skill-building

Quote of the Episode“Vlogmas didn’t make me perfect — it made me clearer.”

Resources & Practices Mentioned

• Notes app (written + voice capture for ideas)
• Journaling & Monkey Pages
• ChatGPT journaling for idea development
• Walking as intentional thinking time
• Decluttering physical and digital spaces
• External storage planning for content organization

Creators & Resources That Supported My Vlogmas Process• AmyTV – Time management & creator systems
https://www.youtube.com/@AmyTV

• Katie – Content creation do’s, don’ts, and why
https://www.youtube.com/@katie

• This Is Virginia Kerr – Consistency, practice, and refining content
https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsVirginiaKerr

• Diaka Melendez – Being yourself and keeping content easy
https://www.youtube.com/@DiakaMelendez

• Career Coach Mandy – Encouragement, confidence, and ease of posting
https://www.youtube.com/@careercoachmandy

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Final NoteRemember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

Holiday Harmony: Protecting Your Peace, Energy & Boundaries This Season

Unfiltered with Roxy | YouTube Live Replay

In this Live, I’m sharing a real, unfiltered conversation about walking into the holiday season with intention instead of pressure. I talk about giving ourselves grace and mercy, navigating grief, setting boundaries, and choosing peace — even when life feels heavy.

I also share why I decided not to go all out with decorating this year, how I’m approaching wellness gently (daily movement, not perfection), and why the end of the year doesn’t have to be a sprint. Some things I finished strong, and some things I’m slow-walking — and that’s okay.

Episode Summary

This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to perform to deserve joy, and that choosing peace is something we can practice every day.

Key Takeaways

• You don’t have to go all out this holiday season

• Grace and mercy apply to you, too

• The end of the year doesn’t have to be a sprint

• Small, consistent wellness habits matter

• Boundaries protect your peace

• Joy doesn’t require perfection

  Resources & Mentions

• Not Vanilla Podcast — Holiday Joyful or Holiday Blues

• Peloton App (daily 15-minute movement)

• Gym holiday check-in challenges

Reflection PromptWhat ONE word do you want to guide how you show up this holiday season?

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💌 Final Note

Thank you for being here and making space for yourself today.
If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs permission to slow down.

Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

The Power of Finishing Strong: Mind, Body & Home Reset Before 2026

Welcome
Welcome friend, I’m so glad you made space to join me. This is where mindfulness meets practicality. In this episode, I’m sharing why I chose not to wait for January to get my life together. This is a real walk-and-talk conversation about finishing the year strong by refreshing my space, supporting my body, and reconnecting with my purpose.Episode Summary
This episode captures my end-of-year reset and the heart behind Unfiltered with Roxy. I share why I’m done filtering my feelings, thoughts, and ambitions, and how one mindful decision created a ripple effect across my wellness, my home, my client work, and my creativity. We talk about why wellness is a doorway to everything else, how clutter impacts our nervous system, and how shifting our thoughts helps us reclaim peace, joy, and momentum before the year ends.

Key Takeaways
• Why I’m called Unfiltered and what that means in this season of life
• The power of starting your reset before the new year
• How caring for your body changes how you show up everywhere else
• Why cluttered spaces create stress and emotional overload
• The importance of adding supportive habits instead of focusing on restriction
• How mindset shapes your home, health, work, and purpose
• Being mindful and compassionate during the holiday season
• Why inner peace contributes to a more peaceful worldQuote of the Day
“Even a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step.”Resources Mentioned

Books
• Mind Over Weight – Dr. Ian K. Smith
• Finding Peace in a Frantic World – Mark Williams & Danny Penman
• The Miracle of Mindfulness – Thich Nhat Hanh
• Clean Mind, Clean Body – Tara Stiles
• Joy at Work – Marie Kondo & Scott Sonenshein
• Happiness Becomes You – Tina Turner
• The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk

Apps
• Libby App (free library audiobooks and ebooks)

Podcasts / Creators
• Natanya Bravo – The Bravo Life (The Delulu Challenge)
• Diaka Melendez – 5 Easy Micro Habits You Can Start Now to Improve Your Life
• Dawn (The Minimal Mom) – decluttering inspiration
• Christie Doing Things – decluttering and mindset encouragement

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When we hit 1,000 subscribers, one lucky subscriber will win their choice of a 1:1 self-care coaching session or a self-care basket.

Support the Journey
If this episode encouraged you, follow Unfiltered with Roxy and share this episode with someone who needs a reset. Take a moment today to write down one End-of-Year Sprint goal and commit to finishing it before the year ends.

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💌 Final Note
Thank you for taking the time to read and reflect with me today. If this message resonated, share it with someone who might need the reminder too. I’d love to hear from you — reply, comment, or reach out. Let’s keep walking this journey of healing, growth, and unfiltered living together. 💛

Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 28End of Year Sprint: Clean, Clear, and Reclaim Your Space and Self

Welcome, friend! This episode is a special replay of my very first YouTube Live on Unfiltered with Roxy. No heavy edits, no perfection — just real conversation, reflection, and encouragement as we close out the year with intention.

This live is all about the End-of-Year Sprint: using the final stretch of the year to clean up what’s been weighing you down, reclaim your physical and mental space, and reset your routines without waiting for January2026.

We talk honestly about procrastination, boundaries, health resets, decluttering your home, and why momentum matters more than perfection.

Lessons & Themes:

• Why the end of the year can be a powerful (and gentle) deadline

• How decluttering your home can immediately shift your energy

• The real reason unfinished spaces create stress and avoidance

• Making sustainable health changes without extremes or burnout

• Reducing friction in daily habits so good choices are easier

• Remembering your “why” when motivation dips

• Why community and encouragement matter during transitions

Reflection Questions (pause & journal or share with us):

• What is one thing you’ve been putting off that you can finish before the year ends?

• What space in your home needs a reset so your mind can breathe?

• What small wellness habit are you ready to commit to this week?

Quote of the Episode:
“We’re not waiting for January — we’re doing this now, together.”

Resources Mentioned

• End-of-Year Sprint reflection

• Decluttering and home reset practices

• Walking routines and weight-training-first approach

• Habit systems that reduce resistance

• Affirmations and mindset shifts

Support the JourneyIf this episode encouraged you, follow Unfiltered with Roxy and share this episode with someone who needs a reset. And if you’re up for it, write down your End-of-Year Sprint intention today.

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💌 Final Note:
Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 27:Mindful Declutter of Your Mind | Reduce Stress, Overthinking & Emotional Overload

In this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, I decided it was time to declutter the one place we take everywhere with us … our minds. I share what mindfulness really means to me: slowing down, being present with myself, and actively processing my thoughts and emotions without judgment.

I talk about how mental clutter builds up the same way physical clutter does,  when too much gets packed down, one small trigger can cause everything to spill over. I reflect on my own experiences with stuffing emotions, numbing discomfort, and reacting from overwhelm instead of clarity, especially in relationships, work, and daily life.

This episode is both a reflection and a practical guide. I walk through why our minds get cluttered, how responsibilities and emotional weight pile up, and why fake peace doesn’t work. I also share a simple, real-life system for getting thoughts out of your head, triaging what actually matters, and creating space to move forward with intention as we prepare for 2026 and beyond.

Lessons & Themes

-Mindfulness is presence, not perfection — it’s noticing what you feel, where it comes from, and what you need.

-Mental clutter creates emotional overflow; awareness helps prevent the “waterfall” reaction.

-Stuffing feelings leads to numbing behaviors that create more stress, not less.

-A cluttered mind is a sign of survival mode, not failure.

-Writing thoughts down and processing them brings clarity and calm.

-Not everything deserves equal importance , prioritization is a form of self-care.

-Awareness breaks the power of recurring thought patterns and emotional triggers.

-Decluttering your mind helps you respond instead of react.

-Small intentions and one forward-moving action can shift your entire day.

Quote of the Day“A clearer mind sets a clearer life.”

Pause + Notice Prompts:

• What’s weighing on me? What’s making me feel heavy?

• What keeps looping in my mind?

• What am I avoiding by staying busy or numbing?

• What story am I telling myself that isn’t true?

  Resources Mentioned & Inspired By

• Take a Mindful Moment – Mindful.org• Mindfulness Exercises – Mayo Clinic• The Miracle of Mindfulness – Thich Nhat Hanh• Clean Mind, Clean Body – Tara Stiles (available on OverDrive)• Mindfulness – Mark Williams & Danny Penman

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💌 Final Note

Thank you for taking the time to read and reflect with me today. If this message resonated, share it with someone who might need the reminder too. I’d love to hear from you — reply to this post or drop me a note: 

Let’s keep walking this journey of healing, growth, and unfiltered living together. 💛

Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 27: Mindful Declutter (Part 2) | Office Clean-Out — How Cleaning My Office Set My Heart Free

Episode Summary:
Have you ever felt a sudden urge to clean—not just your space, but your life? In this heartfelt follow-up to Mindful Declutter (Part 1), I share how a simple office clean-out became a soul-level reset.

After months of resisting the clutter, I finally followed that inner nudge that said, “It’s time.” What started as organizing turned into a lesson on renewal, release, and self-discovery. Through laughter, paint, and a few emotional moments, I learned that caring for your space is a form of self-care and that freedom often begins with a single act of letting go.

This episode is both reflection and encouragement, a reminder that progress matters more than perfection and that mindful action creates peace in motion.

Lessons & Themes:

1. The urge to clean is soul communication. Your body and spirit know when it’s time to reset.

2. Painting can be a ritual of renewal and self-expression.

3. Progress over perfection—movement builds momentum.

4. Joy and rest keep energy balanced in the middle of chaos.

5. Decluttering is emotional work disguised as organization.

6. Even downsizing can expand your peace when done with gratitude.

Quote of the Day:
“Order in your space becomes order in your thoughts—and peace in your heart.”

Resources Mentioned & Inspired By:
• Take a Mindful Moment – Mindful.org
• Mindfulness Exercises – Mayo Clinic
• The Miracle of Mindfulness – Thich Nhat Hanh
• Clean Mind, Clean Body – Tara Stiles (available on OverDrive)

Connect & Listen:
Watch or listen to the full episode on YouTube: @UnfilteredWithRoxy
Join the Substack community for weekly reflections, journaling prompts, and behind-the-scenes updates.
Share in the comments or reviews: What’s one thing you’re releasing to make room for peace?

Join Me on the Road to 1,000 Subscribers on YouTube!
I’m building a community of healing, growth, and unfiltered conversations. By subscribing, you’re not just helping me reach a milestone, you’re helping spread the message that real change starts with inner change.
• Monthly Giveaways – All subscribers are automatically entered into my self-care giveaways (winners announced in the YouTube Community tab).
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Final Note:
Thank you for taking the time to reflect and reset with me today. If this message resonated, share it with someone who might need a reminder that slowing down and protecting your peace is still progress.
Let’s keep walking this journey of healing, growth, and unfiltered living together.
Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 26: Mindful Momentum: My Fall Glow Up — Finishing the Year Focused & Grounded

Welcome to Unfiltered with Roxy, where mindfulness meets practicality.

This episode is all about finishing the year focused, grounded, and glowing from within,  not from filters or hustle, but from peace, purpose, and inner alignment.

I’ve been reflecting on what it really means to “glow up.” It’s not just about the outside anymore,  it’s about how my blood work, blood pressure, and hormones reflect the care I’m giving myself. My glow up this fall has been about feeling better, thinking clearer, and being unapologetically intentional about how I move through the world.

I’m also shifting how I view success and community. I no longer chase the grind or overextend myself for validation. I’m connecting with people who are either where I’m going or on their way there too. Because this season isn’t about proving,  it’s about preparing, positioning, and planting seeds for what’s next.

Episode Summary

This episode is a reflection on mindful growth and balance — how to maintain momentum without burnout, and how to glow from the inside out.

I share personal stories about the changes I’ve made to honor my health and peace, from adjusting my daily habits to redefining my professional boundaries.

We talk about the real glow up — how rest can be productive, how discipline and delight can coexist, and how you can still move fast while staying grounded in grace.

You’ll walk away feeling inspired to finish this year not with pressure, but with presence.

Lessons & Themes

• Health is the new glow — hormones, heart, and healing matter more than aesthetics.

• Your pace is your power — fast doesn’t mean frantic when it’s focused.

• Peace and productivity can coexist.

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Resources to Help You on Your Journey

• 🎧 5 Mind Clutter Mistakes I Made for Years (Until I Learned Better)

• 📖 Clean Mind, Clean Body – Tara Stiles (available on OverDrive)

• 🎧 Distraction-Proof: How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) the Rest of 2025
• declutter, refresh, & reset EVERY PART of your life | what you *must* let go of by December 31

• You Only Have 3 Months Left…

• 💬 Unfiltered with Roxy: Fall Glow Up Reflection Worksheet (Download on Substack)

These resources will help you clear mental clutter, reset your focus, and keep your momentum mindful as we head into the new year.

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💌 Final NoteThank you for taking the time to reflect and reset with me today. If this message resonated, share it with someone who might need a reminder that slowing down and protecting your peace is still progress.

Let’s keep walking this journey of healing, growth, and unfiltered living together. 💛

Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 25:

Clear Space, Clear Mind: 5 Steps to a Mindful Declutter

Welcome to Unfiltered with Roxy, where mindfulness meets practicality.

This episode is all about decluttering your space to heal your mind and body. I’ve been listening to Joy at Work by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein (it’s free right now on the Libby app), and one quote hit me deeply:

“Clutter also adversely affects health. According to a study by scientists at UCLA, being surrounded by too many things increases cortisol levels, a primary stress hormone.”

That line connected the dots for me because I’ve been living it.
Stress has been showing up in my body through high blood pressure, prediabetes, and kidney strain. When I learned that clutter literally raises cortisol, it clicked: I wasn’t just overwhelmed, I was overworked inside and out.

So in this episode, we’re unpacking how clutter impacts your brain, hormones, and health — and how mindful decluttering can help you reclaim your energy, focus, and peace.

Episode Summary

Decluttering isn’t just about a tidy space, it’s about creating calm for your nervous system.
I share my personal story of burnout, clutter, and the moment I realized my environment was mirroring my inner chaos.
Through laughter, honesty, and reflection, I take you behind the scenes of my own basement cleanout, a process that became a symbol of letting go, forgiving myself, and choosing peace.

We explore what science says about clutter and cortisol, how disorganization affects focus and creativity, and how mindful tidying can literally lower stress levels and restore your sense of control.

This episode will guide you through five simple but powerful steps to declutter your space and your mind, while joining the Fall Mindful Clean-Out Challenge to keep the momentum going all season long.

Lessons & Themes

• Clutter isn’t just visual, it’s emotional and hormonal.

• Your space reflects your state of mind.

• Decluttering lowers stress and boosts creativity.

• Letting go of items is also letting go of old versions of yourself.

• Small, intentional habits can create peace in both your home and your body.

Quote of the Day

“This isn’t just about decluttering, it’s about making space for the peace you want and deserve.” 🌿

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✨Resources

• Joy at Work – Marie Kondo & Scott Sonenshein

• UCLA Study on Clutter & Cortisol (Center on Everyday Lives of Families)

• The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up – Marie Kondo

• Mindful Declutter Challenge Playlist – YouTube

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💌 Final NoteThank you for taking the time to reflect and reset with me today. If this message resonated, share it with someone who might need a reminder to slow down and make space for peace.

Let’s keep walking this journey of healing, growth, and unfiltered living together. 💛

Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 24:

Adult Friendships: Layers of Connection at a Big Age

Welcome to Unfiltered with Roxy!

Friendship isn’t just about fun nights out or sharing laughs, it’s about who shows up for you in the heavy, unglamorous moments. In this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, I dive into what it means to build, keep, and grow friendships as adults, and why they matter so deeply for our well-being.

Episode Summary

Adult friendship can feel complicated. Between busy schedules, past wounds, and life transitions, many of us wonder why friendship feels harder now than it did when we were kids.

I share my own friendship journey, from situational friends as a young mom to the deep family and work friendships that carried me through grief and growth. I reflect on how watching my kids navigate friendships has taught me about loyalty, forgiveness, and resilience. And I highlight why making space for your own needs is the foundation of truly being there for others.

I also share personal stories, from reconnecting with old friends to how my morning self-care routine helps me show up better in relationships.

Lessons & Themes

• Friendship comes in many forms: neighbors, hobby buddies, family friends, coworkers, and lifelong confidants.

• True friends show up in both the joyful and the hard moments.

• Making space for your own healing and needs is essential for healthy friendships.

• Distance doesn’t have to end friendships, it just takes intention and effort.

• Growth means forgiving ourselves for past mistakes and choosing to show up better now.
  

Quote of the Day

“Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who walked into your life, said ‘I’m here,’ and proved it.”

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🌟 And when we hit 1,000 subscribers, one lucky subscriber will win the major giveaway: your choice of a 1:1 self-care coaching session OR a self-care basket.

Resources

• Lisa Whelchel – Friendship for Grown-Ups

• Shasta Nelson – Frientimacy

• Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman – Big Friendship

• Dr. Rangan Chatterjee – Feel Better, Live More podcast, Ep. 177 + bite-sized episodes

• Unprocessed Podcast – “Should Our Friends Re-Mother Us?”

• Friend Forward Podcast – Danielle Bayard Jackson

• The Black Mother Wound Podcast – Episode #057

Connect with Me

• Podcast: Unfiltered with Roxy on Spotify
  

  
  

  
  

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 23

Self-Compassion: The Freedom to Forgive Yourself and Grow

Welcome to Unfiltered with Roxy!

In this episode, we’re exploring the practice of self-compassion—why it’s more than self-care, why it’s not weakness, and how it can free us from shame, harsh self-talk, and the weight of unforgiveness.

🌈 Episode SummaryAfter a week of setbacks, from taxes and financial stress to perimenopause struggles, I realized what I needed wasn’t more grit or positivity—it was self-compassion. In this episode, I share my own story of procrastination, shame, and starting from zero, and how friends, faith, and research reminded me that the world is full of helpers and that kindness toward myself was the key to moving forward.

Together, we’ll explore five ways to practice self-compassion—rooted in psychology, spirituality, and lived experience—and why forgiving not only ourselves and others but even broken systems can release us into peace and growth.

✨ Key Lessons & Themes

• Be Kind to Yourself: Replace harsh self-talk with gentleness.

• We’re All Human: Sharing your story dissolves shame and builds connection.

• Feelings Are Signals, Not Definitions: Anger, sadness, and frustration don’t define you.

• Encouraging Self-Talk: Look at yourself through rose-colored glasses, not harsh lenses.

• Mind, Body & Spirit: Compassion is holistic—pray, rest, forgive, and nurture your whole self.

💬 Quote of the Day

“Self-compassion is the foundation of freedom. When we forgive ourselves, others, and systems, we make space for joy, love, and peace. In that space, we open the way to greatness and create the opportunity for exponential growth.” — Roxana Feenster

🎁 Road to 1K YouTube Challenge

I’m on the journey to 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours—but this is about more than numbers. It’s about:

• Changing our inner dialogue first,

• Then shifting how we show up in our circles,

• And ultimately transforming the world around us.

When we heal ourselves, we create ripples of healing everywhere we go.

🎉 To celebrate this milestone, I’m giving away a Self-Care Basket or a 1:1 Self-Care Plan Session.
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📚 Mentioned Resources

• Sanjana Gupta, Verywell Mind (2024): 5 Self-Compassion Exercises to Practice Daily (reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD; with insights from Stephanie Strauss).

• Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, Making Change That Lasts

• Unfiltered with Roxy_Self-Compassion Daily Practice Guide

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📝 Blog: Unfiltered with Roxy on Substack

📸 Instagram: @RoxyUnfiltered

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 22: Unpacking the “Good Vibes Only” Myth: When Positivity Turns Toxic

Welcome to Unfiltered with Roxy!
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of toxic positivity—those shiny phrases like “good vibes only” and “just stay positive” that sound helpful, but can actually silence real emotions and keep us from healing.

🌈 Episode Summary

We’ll unpack why “good vibes only” isn’t always good, how suppressing emotions can backfire, and why embracing the full spectrum of feelings—sadness, anger, grief, even jealousy—leads to deeper growth and resilience.

I’ll also share my personal journey with loss and faith, explore how toxic positivity shows up on social media and in our everyday lives, and highlight expert insights from The Verywell Mind Podcast with therapist Amy Morin, LCSW, and Paralympic gold medalist Mallory Weggemann.

✨ Key Lessons & Themes

• Why Every Emotion Matters: Sadness, anger, and grief each serve a purpose in healing and transformation.

• Words That Heal: Swap dismissive clichés for validating language:

  • “Just stay positive” → “I’m listening.”

  • “Good vibes only” → “I’m here no matter what.”

  • “It could be worse” → “That must be really hard.”

  • “Happiness is a choice” → “Your feelings are valid.”

• Real Resilience: Healthy optimism says, “This is hard, but I trust I can get through it.” Toxic positivity says, “This isn’t hard at all, and you’re wrong for feeling it is.”

Quote of the Day

“Feeling sad doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human.”

🎁 Road to 1K YouTube ChallengeI’m on the journey to 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours—but this is about more than numbers. It’s about:

• Changing our inner dialogue first,

• Then shifting how we show up in our circles,

• And ultimately transforming the world around us.

When we heal ourselves, we create ripples of healing everywhere we go.

🎉 To celebrate this milestone, I’m giving away a Self-Care Basket or a 1:1 Self-Care Plan Session.
👉 To enter: Subscribe, like, and share the podcast on Unfiltered with Roxy YouTube.

• Verywell Mind: What Is Toxic Positivity?

• The Verywell Mind Podcast with Amy Morin & Mallory Weggemann

• Journaling practices (morning pages + prompts)

• Breathwork & grounding techniques

• 🎙️ YouTube: Unfiltered with Roxy

• 📝 Blog: Unfiltered with Roxy on Substack

• 📸 Instagram: @RoxyUnfiltered

#UnfilteredWithRoxy #ToxicPositivity #GoodVibesOnlyMyth #AllVibesWelcome #AuthenticLiving #EmotionalIntelligence #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #MindfulnessMeetsPracticality

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy - Episode 21: The Pivot: Why It’s Hard… But Necessary

Turning life’s unexpected detours into fuel for your dreams

Welcome to Unfiltered with Roxy!
In this episode, we’re diving into one of life’s most challenging realities — the pivot. Whether it’s a sudden job loss, a health crisis, or a relationship ending, pivots can feel like they shake your whole world. I’m sharing my own stories — from losing what I thought was my dream job to navigating my mom’s cancer diagnosis — and how these experiences taught me the value of dream time, self-care, and staying agile when life changes direction.

Episode Summary

From basketball “suicides” in high school to life’s own sprints and stops, this episode unpacks what it means to pivot with grace, faith, and purpose. I share why self-care is about more than bubble baths, how planning for your dreams keeps resentment at bay, and the hard truth that sometimes God ends a chapter before we’re ready.

Key Lessons & Themes:

• The Pivot is Inevitable: Change is coming whether you want it or not — your response determines your outcome.

• Dream Time Matters: Having big, audacious goals gives you something to work toward when disappointment hits.

• Self-Care as Preparation: Build a life that can bend without breaking — spiritually, emotionally, and practically.

1. Write down 3 big dreams (keep them to yourself at first).

2. Break each into small, doable steps.

3. Put the first step on your calendar this week.

4. Set a small savings goal toward one dream.

Quote of the Day

“The pivot isn’t the end of the dream — it’s just the turn toward the next one.”

Mentioned Resources:

• My blog post on The Pivot

• Andrea’s wisdom on “dream time”

• Personal lessons from therapy on the inner child and self-worth

  
  

Let's Keep This Conversation Going:

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🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy - Episode 20: Beautiful Boundaries: Choosing Peace Over Chaos

Welcome to Unfiltered with Roxy! In this deeply personal episode, turning 48 has me in a super growth reflection mode. I’m sharing my journey of setting boundaries, reclaiming peace, and letting go—whether it’s with friendships, family, or my own habits.

Episode Summary

From navigating toxic friendships in my 30s and 40s to addressing misunderstandings with my adult children, this episode dives deep into what it takes to protect your joy and live authentically. I open up about why I’m no longer bending over backwards for relationships that drain me, the importance of honoring my time, and how I’m learning to release the guilt around putting my peace first.

Key Lessons & Themes

• Value Your Time: Your time is the one resource you can’t get back—protect it fiercely.

• Boundaries with Adult Children: Stop enabling drama, address temper tantrums with firm expectations, and refuse to be their emotional dumping ground.

• Mindful Living: Enjoy your meal, finish your work, or savor your outing before responding to interruptions.

• Healthy Space in Relationships: Forced togetherness doesn’t always foster closeness; small, intentional moments often do more.

• The Black Mother Wound podcast by Jennifer Arnise
• The Gift of Rejection by Nona Jones
• Dr. Caroline Leaf’s talk on Why Waiting for an Apology is Keeping You Stuck

Let’s Keep This Conversation Going

If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share on YouTube to be entered into a giveaway for either a Self-Care Basket or a 1:1 Personalized Self-Care Plan. I’m on the road to 1K followers—your support means the world! Share this with a friend or family member who could use some encouragement today, and don’t forget to leave a review.

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 19:

Summer Mindfulness: Routines, Rituals & Growth

Welcome back to Unfiltered with Roxy! I’m your host, Roxana Feenster—and today we’re talking about how summer is the perfect season to reset, grow, and lean into the routines and rituals that support your best self. From early morning starts to connecting with nature, this episode is your reminder to soak up the sunshine—inside and out.

🎧 Episode Summary:This episode blends summer vibes with mindful living. I share my own routines, reflections, and favorite warm-weather self-care practices—from yard work and gardening to decluttering, breathwork, and stretching. We’ll talk about why perfection isn’t the goal, how to prioritize your peace, and the importance of showing up for your body, your community, and even the earth.

✨ In this episode, I talk about:

• The 5 a.m. club and why summer is a great time to try it

• Building routines when school schedules aren’t in the way

• The mood-boosting power of sunshine and outdoor movement

• Gardening, yard work, and decluttering as self-care

• Investing in yourself and your comfort—yes, buy the clothes!

• Why “I’m going to die anyway” is the worst excuse for neglecting your health

• Showing up for the planet with mindful, sustainable choices

• Summer as a season of exponential growth—for plants and people

• Rituals that keep you centered: breathwork, yoga, meditation, hydration

• Finding balance and staying consistent in your self-care practices

💬 Roxy’s Quote of the Day:

“Summer is exponential growth—plants, people, and peace. Stay consistent with what feeds you.”

🎁 Subscriber Love:

Thank you to everyone helping me on my road to 1K YouTube views! 💕 Your likes, comments, and shares keep me going.
✨ Like, subscribe, and share this episode to enter for a chance at a 1:1 Self-Care Chat or a Self-Care Gift Basket.

📌 Mentioned in this episode:

• Summer Mindfulness Blog on Substack

📸 IG: @RoxyUnfiltered
💌 Blog: Unfiltered with Roxy on Substack
🎧 Podcast: Unfiltered with Roxy on Spotify, Apple, YouTube & more

#UnfilteredWithRoxy, #SummerSelfCare, #MindfulLiving, #MorningRoutine, #RitualsThatHeal, #SeasonOfGrowth, #HealingInRealTime, #SelfCareJourney, #LifeInBalance, #PodcastLife

48 life lessons to live by 💫 Watch now & read the blog: https://roxanafeenster.substack.com

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 18:

48ish Life Lessons at 48 - Part 3

Welcome back to Unfiltered with Roxy! I’m your host, Roxana Feenster—and in this final installment of my “48ish Life Lessons at 48,” I’m wrapping up the wisdom, reflections, and ah-ha moments I’ve collected over nearly five decades of life. If you missed Part 1 or Part 2, you can go back anytime—but today’s episode can stand beautifully on its own.

🎧 Episode Summary:

This episode is a deep, unfiltered walk through the final lessons of my 48th year—on love, growth, inner healing, faith, self-care, and the courage to keep showing up. From reparenting your inner child to dressing like you love yourself right now, we go there. If you're in a reflective season or looking for motivation to live with more intention, this is your sign to lean:

• Loving your body—all of it, even the soft parts

• Drinking your water (your brain, skin, and spirit will thank you)

• The power of kindness, journaling, and capturing breakthrough ideas

• Daily movement as a mood and mindset reset

• Letting your spiritual connection live beyond the church walls

• Loving your children at every stage (and enjoying your adult kids too!)

• Affirming your intelligence and bravery—yes, you’re wise!

• Grounding in nature and using the beach as healing medicine

• Making a list of what you want and what you won’t accept anymore

• Reconnecting with your inner child and celebrating them

• Taking radical responsibility: You are your own rescue team

• Understanding that challenges lead to growth

• Validating your feelings—yes, sometimes cussing helps 😅

• Protecting your energy and walking away from what's draining you

• Trusting yourself—you’re already great

• Facing death with peace and giving people their flowers now

• Honoring parent relationships—with love or graceful release

• Taking photos (don’t duck the camera—you’re part of the story)

• Letting music and frequency help you heal

• Rediscovering childhood passions and play

• Dressing like you love yourself—no more “someday clothes”

• Knowing you deserve nice things—stop waiting

• Treating self-care as sacred, not optional

• Giving yourself grace to make mistakes (just don’t repeat them)

• Recognizing red flags and walking away the first time

• Building real friendships with your neighbors—proximity matters

• Continuing to learn long after school is done

• Quitting jobs or relationships that no longer serve you

• Remembering why you started when the journey feels long

• Knowing you are deeply loved—even on the hard days

• Walking in the legacy of your ancestors

• Embracing rest as sacred, not earned

• Letting every lesson build you toward your next level

• Choosing how you show up—every single day

• Forgiving and letting go—because freedom is better

• Finding a mentor, coach, and friend (and knowing they’re not the same)

• Reclaiming your story and sharing your truth to break generational cycles

💬 Roxy’s Quote of the Day: “Everything is a lesson—pay attention so you can pass the test. You don’t want to repeat it.”

🎁 Subscriber Love:Special thanks to everyone who's been rocking with me through this series—your messages and shares mean everything! 💕✨ Want to win a 1:1 Self-Care Chat or a Self-Care Gift Basket? Just like, subscribe, and share this podcast with someone who needs it, not just anyone. Tag me so I know you entered!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Blog versions of all 48ish Life Lessons on Substack

• Part 1 and Part 2 of this series are available on Spotify, YouTube, and all podcast platforms

📝 Connect with Me:📸 IG: @RoxyUnfiltered
💌 Blog: Unfiltered with Roxy on Substack
🎧 Listen: Unfiltered with Roxy on Spotify, Apple, YouTube & more

#UnfilteredWithRoxy, #48LifeLessons, #LifeAt48, #SelfCareJourney, #HealingInRealTime, #GiveThemTheirFlowers, #ReparentYourself, #NatureHeals, #FaithAndHealing, #AuthenticLiving, #MindBodySoul, #MotivationalPodcast

Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 17:

48ish Life Lessons at 48 (Part 2)

Welcome back to Unfiltered with Roxy! In Part 2 of my “48ish Life Lessons at 48,” I’m continuing to unpack what I’ve learned, loved, and lived—lessons that are still unfolding with each passing day.

Episode Summary:

This episode is all about pouring from a full cup, loving your body through the aches, and giving people their flowers while they're still here. Whether you're on a healing journey, balancing family life, or just trying to get the dishes done—there’s something in this episode for you. 💛

✨ In this episode, I talk about:

• Why you can’t pour from an empty cup

• How doing the things you love—like gardening or laughing at funny animal videos—can refill your spirit

• The reminder that "these are the good old days" even if they don’t feel like it

• The importance of showing up for people—your presence matters more than your paycheck

• Following your dreams so you don’t live in a cycle of “shoulda, coulda, woulda”

• Reading and learning from others’ stories so you don’t have to relearn the hard way

• Giving people their flowers while they’re alive (a tender moment honoring my mom)

• Why it's worth it to clean the dishes at night (you’ll thank yourself in the morning!)

• The power of making sure everything in your house has a home

• Learning to love your body for carrying you this far, even through pain and healing

💬 “Don’t live in shoulda, coulda, woulda. Try the thing, buy the skates, see what lights you up. If it’s not for you—resell it. But don’t hold back.”

🎁 Special shout-out to my first 19 subscribers—I see you and appreciate you! 💌 As a thank you, I’m giving away a free 1:1 Self-Care Chat and a Self-Care Starter Kit filled with goodies to help you reset. Just tag me in the comments and share this podcast with someone who’s ready to receive it. 💕

📌 Want to catch up on Part 1?
Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or read the blog recap on Substack.

📝 Connect with me:
📸 IG: @RoxyUnfiltered
💌 Blog: Unfiltered with Roxy on Substack
🎧 Podcast: Unfiltered with Roxy on your favorite platform

#48LifeLessons #UnfilteredWithRoxy #SelfCareJourney #LifeAt48 #PourFromAFullCup #GiveThemTheirFlowers #NotVanilla #HealingInRealTime

Unfiltered with Roxy - Episode 16:

48-ish Life Lessons at 48 - Part 1

Happy Birthday to me… and hello wisdom!
📩 Read the full blog: roxanafeenster.substack.com

Welcome back to Unfiltered with Roxy 💛

I just turned 48 🥳 and whew—life has been a whole journey. I decided to celebrate the only way I know how: reflecting, storytelling, and hopefully dropping a few gems along the way.

✨ Episode Summary:

In this birthday episode, I’m sharing some of my 48-ish life lessons—things I’ve learned through blood, sweat, tears, joy, and glow-ups. These aren’t just quotes or tips… they’re real, lived truths that have shaped me. And the best part? I know some of them will land for you too 💫

🔑 What We’re Talking About:

Here are a few of the lessons I dive into in this episode:

1. If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you
   💪 That BodyPump mantra stuck with me for life. Growth happens after the hard part.

2. No is a complete sentence
   🛑 No explanation needed. Protect your energy at all costs.

3. You are your own rescue team
   🆘 Stop waiting for the perfect fix. It’s you, sis. It’s always been you.

4. Don’t procrastinate
   📆 Pay the tolls. Have the convo. Send the email. Do the thing today.

5. You are your ancestors’ wildest dream
   🌿 They planted seeds so you could bloom. And you are blooming.

6. Enjoy your food
   🍽️ Especially when someone you love makes it with their whole heart. Eat the potato salad.

7. Dress like you love yourself
   👗 That means investing in the clothes that make you feel amazing—gym or boardroom.

8. Rest is sacred
   💤 You’re not lazy. You’re a whole human. And you deserve real rest.

9. Don’t disappear from your own story
   📸 Take the picture. Be seen. You matter—and we need you in the frame.

💬 Roxy-isms to Sit With:

“You are a rose. Even when the weeds try to choke you out, you still bloom.” 🌹
“Rest isn’t for babies—it’s for anyone who wants to show up strong and sane.”
“Don’t let your old habits talk you out of your healing.”

📖 Want More?

This episode was inspired by my birthday reflection blog:
📝 Read the full 48-ish Life Lessons list

🎥 Come Walk With Me:

You can also catch me sharing more of these lessons (and a few hot takes from my daily walks) over on YouTube:
📺 YouTube.com/@UnfilteredWithRoxy

🗣️ I Want to Hear from YOU:

What’s a life lesson you’ve had to learn the hard way—or the soft way? DM me, email me, or better yet, join me on the pod 💌Whether you’re 28 or 78, I believe your voice matters.

🙏 Thank You:

To my first 19 YouTube followers—thank you for being here.

Thank you for letting me be me. I’m praying that something in this episode reminds you that you’re strong, worthy, and wildly loved.

Let’s keep showing up… unfiltered and unapologetic 💛

And remember:

If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.

—

With love and lessons,
Roxy

IG: @RoxyUnfiltered
Blog: roxanafeenster.substack.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@UnfilteredWithRoxy

Unfiltered with Roxy - Episode 15: You Don’t Have to Earn Rest

✨ In this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, we’re diving into one of the biggest myths of modern life: the idea that rest has to be earned. We’re flipping that narrative on its head. Rest is not a reward—it’s a requirement for a healthy, whole, and joy-filled life.

Roxy gets real about hustle culture, the guilt we carry around taking breaks, and the silent burnout that creeps in when we ignore our need to rest. You'll leave this episode with practical tools to honor your body and your boundaries, and permission (yes, permission!) to rest—no excuses necessary.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

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• Why society taught us to feel guilty about rest

• The real cost of ignoring your need for recovery
• How rest boosts creativity, focus, and long-term productivity

• • Signs you’re overdue for a break
  • Practical strategies to add rest into your daily routine
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• 📌 Key Takeaways

• Rest is not a reward—it's a necessity.

• Hustle culture glorifies burnout, but balance sustains success.

• • Your body will demand rest one way or another—choose to give it freely.
  • You don’t have to earn a break. You already deserve it.

• Self-care is the foundation of true productivity.

🔥 Mini Challenges (Your Weekly Homework)

✔ Reflect: When was the last time you rested without guilt? ✔ Schedule one intentional rest day this week—no justification needed.

✔ Write yourself a “Permission to Rest” note.

✔ Add one micro-rest (5 mins/hour) into your daily routine.

🎧 Episode Breakdown00:00 – Welcome & Energy Check-In

04:00 – The Hustle Culture Lie: Why Rest Feels Wrong

08:30 – The Science Behind Why Rest is Productive

13:00 – Redefining Success: Balance > Burnout

17:30 – How to Prioritize Rest in Real Life

20:00 – Closing Thoughts & Call to Action

💛 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder.

📝 Read the full blog here: https://roxanafeenster.substack.com/p/you-do-not-need-permission-to-rest?r=4xs6r9

 🎙 Subscribe to Unfiltered with Roxy for more weekly truths on self-care, self mastery, and mindful living.

Sending you love, light, and permission to REST on your journey to self discovery. You don’t have to earn it. Hope to connect again soon!

Unfiltered with Roxy- Episode 14: Setting Intentions with Your Money, Time & EnergyIn this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, we are getting all the way real about how we manage what matters most — our time, our money, and our energy.

We’ve all heard “time is money” — but let’s be clear — money comes and goes. Time? You don’t get that back.

I’m sharing personal stories, lessons learned the hard way, and simple but powerful shifts to help you move differently when it comes to how you spend, earn, and protect your most valuable resources.

This episode is all about learning to move with intention, be wise with your resources, and build a life that doesn’t drain you — but fills you up.

📝 And yes — there’s a full blog post to go with this episode if you want to read, highlight, and sit with this a little deeper.

→ Read the blog here: https://roxanafeenster.substack.com/p/setting-intentions-with-your-money?r=4xs6r9

What You’ll Learn:

1. Time is Money... But Money is NOT Time→ Time is limited. Be a good steward of it.

2. Be Intentional with Your Spending→ Money is energy. Spend it with purpose.

3. The Cost of Chasing Money→ If the check is costing you your peace... it’s too expensive.

4. Plan for Career & Income Stability→ Don't just quit — plan, pivot, and protect your future.

Mini Challenges for You:

✔ Track your time for one day. Where is it really going?

✔ Review your spending this week. What would you change? ✔ Ask yourself: Can my current job really support the life I want?

✔ Review your subscriptions & auto-payments. What can go?

Episode Takeaways:

→ Time is a finite resource — be mindful of how you use it.

→ Money flows — but chasing it at any cost will cost you more than dollars.

→ Success isn’t just about income — it’s about alignment with peace.

→ Plan for the life you want — not just the job you have.

Chapters:

Time Topic

00:00 Welcome & Energy Check-in

01:14 The Value of Time vs. Money

3:05 Time Management & Energy Investment

6:08 Understanding Money as Energy

10:18 The Cost of Chasing Money

15:18 Defining True Success

18:12 Planning for Career Transitions

19:40 Long-Term Financial Planning + Final Encouragement

Remember!

Check out the Setting Intentions with Your Money, Time & Energy blog post for even more gems & reflections from this episode!

→ Read it here: https://roxanafeenster.substack.com/p/setting-intentions-with-your-money?r=4xs6r9

If this episode blessed you or made you think — share it with a friend, leave a review, and tag me @UnfilteredwithRoxy so I can love on you back!💛 Sending you love, light, and financial wisdom... always!