Ever argued with your toaster and realized the fight wasn’t about breakfast? In this solo episode of Embers After Midnight, Alex gets real about burnout, boundaries, and the quiet art of protecting your peace. With humor, heart, and a dash of honesty, she reflects on what it means to revisit your creative self, stop performing calm, and start living it.
Learn how to rebuild your boundaries, say “no” without guilt, and remember — peace isn’t passive; it’s a practice.

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And remember: the fire we tend together always burns brighter.

What if better communication isn’t about saying more — but saying it with care?
In this warm, funny episode of Embers After Midnight, Alex reflects on 36 years of marriage, four very opinionated dogs, and the everyday art of listening. From leash-chaos diplomacy to “Gemini-approved” dog treats, she explores how humor, gratitude, and genuine curiosity can turn misunderstandings into moments of connection. Along the way, she shares three small but powerful conversations that remind her what really matters most — family, presence, and the courage to keep talking kindly.

Lighthearted, heartfelt, and perfectly imperfect — this one’s for anyone learning to build bridges instead of walls.

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And remember: the fire we tend together always burns brighter.

We all think we’re good at communication… until someone says,
“That’s not what I said,” and suddenly we’re replaying the conversation like a courtroom drama.

In this episode, we’re talking about communication — the art of saying what we mean without burning the house down. From “motivational” phrases that land worse than we intend, we’ll explore how to listen better, speak gentler, and laugh at the times we’ve all gotten it wrong.

Because connection doesn’t come from perfect phrasing — it comes from curiosity, compassion, and the courage to stay in the conversation, even when it’s awkward.

Pull up a chair, Take a deep breath, and join me by the fire as we learn how to mean it kindly. 💛

If this spoke to you, share it with someone walking their own kind of fire.
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And remember: the fire we tend together always burns brighter.