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The audio diary of cat-mom, recovering people-pleaser, writer, and podcaster Crystal Stevens. Here, she explores the nuance of her human experience; offering her most raw and unfiltered thoughts about life and society. The conversations are refreshingly transparent, often vulnerable, a touch ridiculous and always compassionate. She hopes her daringness encourages you to get curious about yourself, to dig deeper and to find your personal truth(s). This is a stream-of-consciousness style podca ...
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In today's episode we explore Bell Hook's definition of a loveless society, the forces that drive it and how each of us at times participate in it. We encourage you to ask the question - how can I return to love? 'All About Love' by Bell Hooks: https://www.amazon.com/All-About-Love-New-Visions Check out the Visual Pod: https://www.youtube.com/chann…
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In today's episode I share my personal testimony on how God saved me from myself and how His love completely changed the trajectory of my life. I felt compelled to share my testimony because I want to build a community that is based on trust, respect and faith. I want to create an environment where we can openly talk about the magic God plays in ou…
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the energy of receiving, flow state & prioritizing desire
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In today's episode Crystal Stevens explores the mindset and energetic work that gives us permission to dream and set goals through actionable steps that will help us to create the lives we desire. This episode covers the energy of receiving, learning how to get into your flow state to allow for optimal creation and how prioritizing desire can take …
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don't rush the process: meet yourself where you're at
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Do you ever feel like you're behind in life? Fun fact: This is a completely normal feeling. However, the anxiety and fear associated with this feeling can prove to be more harmful than helpful. So why do we continuously burden ourselves with these arbitrary self-imposed timelines? In today’s episode we deep dive into the importance of accepting our…
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is this seasonal depression or a season of reflection?
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Every aspect of life is cyclical, from our circadian rhythm to seasonal changes. If we allow ourselves to view the most complex and intimate parts of ourselves, particularly our emotions in this way, we can break free of the mentality that traps us into believing our emotions are one-dimensional and consistent. Our emotions mirror and respond to th…
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i like taking care of my boyfriend...so what? (gender roles & expectations in modern relationships)
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Women are no longer in the kitchen. In fact, we're in the streets, shaking ass and wreaking havoc... and GOOD FOR US. Women are more empowered than ever today. I mean, I could nearly do whatever I want and yet, I still choose to clean my home and make my boyfriend dinner. Bizarrely enough, engaging in acts of service for my male partner -- especial…
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are you honoring yourself? figuring out how to lead a life guided by intuition & self-love
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Are you honoring yourself? I know, that's a heavy question. But a very important one. In today's episode we discuss the realities of self-discovery. How do we strip ourselves of the constant 'need to please' and get to the core of who we truly are and what we really want? More importantly, how do we come to embrace and feel confident in this part o…
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stagnation is death: how to take risks in life
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They say the hardest part is starting and the rest should come easy... but I personally believe the most difficult part is falling on your face and making the decision to get back up and try again... in front of everyone. Growth is all about embracing change, yet many of us run in the opposite direction when confronted by the prospect of it. In tod…
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why do we fear love? (how to be more loving)
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I've been thinking a lot about love lately and the role it plays in our society. In most cases, I've found that a majority of us are jaded by love. We don't embrace it anymore, instead the 'act of loving' is met with hesitancy. In today's episode we define love and break down what it means to each of us. Do any of us know love and if so, why are we…
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feeling lost in life, financial instability + losing friends
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In today's episode we discuss the realities of feeling lost in life, money struggles and grieving the loss of a friendship. Feeling lost in life is completely okay; we can use these moments of confusion and isolation to gain clarity and to help self-direct us toward the path that is meant for us. We go into further detail about this in today's epis…
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Relationships aren't complicated... people are. We overcomplicate things when we aren't true to ourselves or the people we love. Shit gets messy when we prioritize our egos over doing whats right. The simple truth is, being honest with each other will bring us much closer to achieving the results we want. So why do we lie? What are we afraid of? an…
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With social media at the forefront of our consciousness, it can be difficult to not let the overexposed, grandiose lifestyles of others make us kick ourselves for not having it as 'together' -- as our counterparts. But what does this convoluted idea of 'togetherness' actually entail? And what makes us think that we aren't doing just as well as the …
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How do you cope in moments when life feels uncertain? Today we have a much needed conversation about what to do when we don't know what to do. When we've let our thoughts run us into a dark place -- how can we resurface? Here's a reassuring message for anyone who feels like they're going 2-0 with life right now and just needs a win. Subscribe to th…
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As I've gotten older I've come to appreciate Thanksgiving and its symbolism -- gratitude. Everyday we have so much to be grateful for, even in phases of our lives when things feel grey. 2020 has definitely spearheaded the way I view the world and my life today. Today's episode is dedicated to appreciating the little things in life we tend to take f…
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Naturally, as we grow older we come to understand our parents more. We find ourselves walking the same paths they took, experiencing the same thoughts and feelings they once did. And this realization forces us to push them off of the ideological pedestal we've created and instead see eye to eye with the people who we once considered to be superhuma…
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Let's talk insecurity, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, negative thought cycles and how we can stop racking our brains trying to find the right answers and instead learn how to block out the background noise that keeps us stagnant and overall -- unfulfilled. There are probably so many things we want to accomplish but that nagging voice in the back of…
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Heartbreak is probably the most painful thing humans experience -- the loss of someone we love deeply. Of course this comes in many forms, but there's something about grieving a person who is still here that makes us question not only our relationships and the people we get into them with, but more importantly our roles within them and most importa…
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We live in a perfectly imperfect world, we acknowledge it, we accept it and we continue to put our best foot forward to change it. We keep going in spite of it, we try to regain our footing when we’re knocked to the ground. Yet we don’t exhibit this same form of resilience when dealing with ourselves. In today’s episode we take a deep dive into the…
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Life is a literal mindfuck and Crissy is here to help you make sense of it all. Welcome! In today's episode Crissy provides an overview of what you can expect to hear, here on the Transparency Card podcast! She transparently breezes through topics including finding purpose and fulfillment in life, mental wellness, love, sex, heartbreak, unpopular o…
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