January is flying by, the weather is absolutely unhinged, and we’re vibin’… mostly. In this episode of Vibin’ & Kinda Thrivin’, Alessandra settles in for a cozy (and candid) episode, sharing what’s been weighing on her mind, what she’s been consuming lately, and why this season feels both exhausting and oddly fast.

From navigating stir-crazy winter energy and complicated media consumption to unpacking big thoughts around reading culture, growth, and critical thinking, this episode blends reflection with real-life perspective. Alessandra also dives into Spill the Tea submissions, offering honest advice on dating in your 30s, evolving friendships, outgrowing your hometown, setting boundaries with family, money dynamics in relationships, and how to actually rest when your brain won’t shut off.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, restless, or just in need of a comforting conversation that feels like a voice note from a friend, this one’s for you.

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This week on Vibin’ & Kinda Thrivin’, Alessandra catches you up on a chaotic start to the week (including a work trip, car drama, and losing her voice) and shares a quick check-in for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the heaviness in the world right now.

She sprinkles in a few cozy winter favorites, current reads, and what’s been helping her reset without over-consuming. Then we jump into Spill the Tea with listener write-ins covering boundaries, burnout, friendships shifting during healing, relationship honesty, comparison, and how to protect your peace without abandoning yourself.

If you’ve been tired, overstimulated, or trying to find your footing again, this one’s for you.

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After a long, messy, human year, Vibin’ & Kinda Thrivin’ is officially back and this comeback episode is equal parts reset, reality check, and big-sister pep talk.

Alessandra opens up about why she went quiet in 2025 (burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, and the exhaustion of living through nonstop “once-in-a-lifetime” chaos). She talks about stepping away to protect her mental health, finding her “why” again, and what she’s bringing into 2026.

Then we jump into your Spill the Teas about a caregiver torn between loyalty, grief, and financial security during hospice care, a listener whose toxic ex moved two doors down and more.

If you’ve been feeling burned out, overstimulated, stuck in people-pleasing, or ready to rebuild your life with more peace and self-respect, this episode is for you.

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Alessandra is checking in after a particularly mentally draining week and after a long weekend of doom scrolling. Alessandra pulls questions from her IG that range from funny to deep. How can you pull yourself out of a funk, what tasks give her the most anxiety and what does Alessandra wish she knew earlier in life? Find out this week!

We want your input so message Alessandra on IG @vibinwithabg and make sure to visit us @vibinandkindathrivin!

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Plus-size supermodel and body-positivity advocate Tess Holliday joins Alessandra to talk representation in fashion, practicing body neutrality, eating-disorder recovery, mental health, motherhood, dating while plus-size (and queer), and building real community in an algorithm-obsessed world. We get into setting boundaries online, handling trolls with compassion (and clapbacks), finding confidence through action, protecting your inner child, and why third spaces matter. Tess also shares the heart behind her new teen/ tween book, Take Up Space, Y'all: Your Bold & Bright Guide to Self-Love, packed with expert insights, prompts, and practical tools for navigating social media, friendships, and body image. If you've ever felt "too much" or "not enough," this one's your soft place to land.

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This week on Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin', Alessandra is back with an episode full of pop culture chaos, personal faves, and some seriously raw listener advice. She dives into the latest Love Island USA drama (Taylor is the op, okay?!), breaks down her go-to summer scent layering routine, and shares her current reading slump struggles;Kindle girls, you'll relate. Then it's time to Spill the Tea: from forgiving your former messy self to navigating friendships with subtle competition and deciding whether that "changed" ex deserves a second chance. It's candid, comforting, and exactly what you need to hear this week.

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It's officially May, and Alessandra is back with a full catch-up and an inbox bursting with your Spill the Tea submissions! From a bachelorette party epiphany to a fertility-shaming sister-in-law, we're getting into ALL of it. Alessandra shares how she's fully embraced ChatGPT (yes, she's now besties with her Al assistant) "Sol" plus the pill organizer that changed her supplement game.

She also dives into listener dilemmas about birthday disappointments, long-term relationships with no ring in sight, absent baby daddies, and the kind of friendship copycat behavior that'll make you do a double take.

Whether you're navigating motherhood, marriage, or millennial burnout, this episode brings unfiltered advice, tough love, and the permission to put yourself first.

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