2025 still isn't done cleaning house & the podcast got caught in the sweep! If I've learned anything this year it's honoring how you feel, being honest, and not being afraid to let go. With that said, this is the final episode of Pushed to Start (at least for now). Thank you so much for supporting me especially throughout my inconsistency. Until we meet again friends, take care of yourselves.
10 Nov 2025
Checking In Post-Hiatus
Mushroom coffee, micro-divorces, and lots of tequila! To say the last month and a half has been a whirlwind would be an understatement. But rev your engines because we're back babes! In this brief check in I'll get you up to speed on all that's taken place during this brief hiatus, detail all the thought behind my birthday photoshoot, and introduce a series I started over on the clock app -- "The Mirror." (we'll get back to Part 2 of "The Starting Over Season" soon, too)
No sources for this episode, all straight from the dome.
22 Sept 2025
Starting Over Season, Pt. 1
So you’re starting to see signs that a quantum leap is on the horizon, exciting right? Probably not when that sign looks like things falling apart. It can feel so unexpected and honestly just flatout unfair. You realize out of nowhere you’re being forced to start over and there’s nothing you can do to stop it. Well, what does it look like to welcome it and all it’s possibilities? I’ve broken it down into 2 steps. We’ll explore the first in this episode — Disciplining the Ego.
Resources for this episode:
MEDIUM| How to Let Go of Your Ego: Discipline is Freedom is Flow
https://kevinzhensei.medium.com/how-to-let-go-of-your-ego-discipline-is-freedom-is-flow-a6fbec969edf (https://kevinzhensei.medium.com/how-to-let-go-of-your-ego-discipline-is-freedom-is-flow-a6fbec969edf)
LUKIN CENTER | Controlling Your Ego: 5 Powerful Benefits of a Humble Mindset
https://www.lukincenter.com/controlling-your-ego-5-powerful-benefits-of-a-humble-mindset/#:~:text=Those%20with%20an%20inflated%20ego,elements%20of%20transparency%20and%20trust (https://www.lukincenter.com/controlling-your-ego-5-powerful-benefits-of-a-humble-mindset/#:~:text=Those%20with%20an%20inflated%20ego,elements%20of%20transparency%20and%20trust)
LINKEDIN | The Art of Letting Go: How to Deal with Your Ego to Achieve Success?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/art-letting-go-how-deal-your-ego-achieve/ (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/art-letting-go-how-deal-your-ego-achieve/)
MEL ROBBINS, “THE LET THEM THEORY”
https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/ (https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/)
1 Sept 2025
The Unexpected Quantum Leap, pt. 2
Focus 1: The Unexpected Quantum Leap.
Part 2: Exorcising Apathy
In Part 2, the last part of focus on the Unexpected Quantum Leaping we’re talking about the emotion of it all. While it seems very attractive in a world full of negative emotions, we’ll explore why apathy may not be the defense you think it is. Sources linked below.
Quora | What's wrong with being apathetic?
https://www.quora.com/Whats-wrong-with-being-apathetic (https://www.quora.com/Whats-wrong-with-being-apathetic)
Berkeley Wellbeing | List of Emotions
https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/list-of-emotions.html#:~:text=List%20of%20Emotions:%20271%20Emotion,The%20Berkeley%20Well%2DBeing%20Institute (https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/list-of-emotions.html#:~:text=List%20of%20Emotions:%20271%20Emotion,The%20Berkeley%20Well%2DBeing%20Institute)
Apathy is a valid response to a world that demands everyone to be care dispensers.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DeepThoughts/comments/yzf26x/apathy_is_a_valid_response_to_a_world_that/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/DeepThoughts/comments/yzf26x/apathy_is_a_valid_response_to_a_world_that/)
Science Direct | Apathy Case Study
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022395624000852#:~:text=However%2C%20the%20knowledge%20of%20the,the%20alteration%20of%20specific%20mechanisms (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022395624000852#:~:text=However%2C%20the%20knowledge%20of%20the,the%20alteration%20of%20specific%20mechanisms)
News Medical Life Sciences | What is Apathy and Why Does it Occur?
https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Apathy-and-Why-Does-it-Occur.aspx#:~:text=Apathy%20is%20different%20from%20a,itself%20is%20not%20intrinsically%20reduced (https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Apathy-and-Why-Does-it-Occur.aspx#:~:text=Apathy%20is%20different%20from%20a,itself%20is%20not%20intrinsically%20reduced)
“Mad” - Solange Knowles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTqNemB6mio&list=RDBTqNemB6mio&start_radio=1&pp=ygULU09MQU5HRSBNQUSgBwE%3D (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTqNemB6mio&list=RDBTqNemB6mio&start_radio=1&pp=ygULU09MQU5HRSBNQUSgBwE%3D)
15 Aug 2025
The Unexpected Quantum Leap, Pt. 1
Focus 1: The Unexpected Quantum Leap. Part 1: Acceptance.
Sources Referenced:
Forbes on Quantum Leaps - https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2023/06/06/quantum-leap-101/ (https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2023/06/06/quantum-leap-101/)
Abasto on Spiritual Quantum Leaps - https://abasto.com/en/advice/spiritual-quantum-leap/ (https://abasto.com/en/advice/spiritual-quantum-leap/)
Medium on Spiritual Quantum Leaps - https://bevin-niemann-cortez.medium.com/when-you-experience-a-quantum-leap-27441b9532ed (https://bevin-niemann-cortez.medium.com/when-you-experience-a-quantum-leap-27441b9532ed)
Mel Robbins' The Let Them Theory - https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/ (https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/)
10 Aug 2025
Welcome to Push(ed) to Start
No one loves a rebrand more than a 30-something hyper self-aware millennial who's just been thrown a huge ass curveball. As I bid farewell to "A Conversation with AC", I welcome you to our new journey together. "Push(ed) to Start" holds a lot of meaning. You know that intimidating big red button you're too afraid to touch? You know the sound your engine makes when you push that ignition? You know that time you got desperate & told God to do the work for you because you didn't have the courage to do it yourself? We avoid starting because starting is full of uncomfortable truths about ourselves & our choices.
This is what happens when there's no time left for our avoidance. This is what happens when you get pushed to start.
2 Jul 2024
A Conversation About Narrative Therapy
In this month’s check in we’ll continue on our journey to overpower overthinking. What is the story you assign to yourself? We’ll also talk Ozempic, Black Nepotism, Meg thee Hot Girl Coach, the “hard” in relationships, and Alzheimer’s. Welcome July! Act right!
10 Jun 2024
A Conversation About Overthinking
It’s been a while! On this episode I return from a brief hiatus with major updates about the pod’s future. We’ll talk about the problem I have with hip hop concerts and why I should be on tour with Meg Thee Stallion. On a serious note, we’ll talk about navigating grief and the journey to overcome overthinking. Books I’m reading — “Stop Overthinking” https://a.co/ftbCFwB / “The Uncommon Coach” https://a.co/eW8pYMG
14 Apr 2024
Pod Thoughts Minisode
Issa minisode! All thoughts, no substance. Why is twerking so hard when I have all the equipment? Am I a stan? Or am I Joan Clayton? Because that would be scary. I used to despise male audacity but now I’m inspired? Dear God, there’s a lot of question marks please send some exclamation points! Oh, there’s one that’s a start.
1 Apr 2024
A Conversation About News
Is this a bit of a rant? Absolutely, but let’s get real about all the news surrounding Diddy and how Twitter troll influence has real life consequences. AND IF YOU THOUGHT WE WEREN’T GOING TO TALK ABOUT COWBOY CARTER, HONEY YOU WERE WRONG! 🐎
18 Mar 2024
A Conversation about Influencer Culture
Have you ever considered being an influencer? Let’s be honest, I’m sure we all have at least once. On this week’s episode we’ll have a conversation about the upside, the downside, and contemplate a QTNA — Do we know too much about each other?
Plus, where in the world is Princess Kate?!
Plus Plus, A Conversation moves to Sundays!
1 Mar 2024
A Conversation About Strengths
Is the Jack of All Trades Era officially over? I definitely think so and I’ll break down why your weaknesses aren’t as bad as you think they are. Step into your Expert Era! P.S. I may or may not have had a hard time spelling strengths in the making of this episode.
26 Feb 2024
A Conversation About Ancestors
S1E2 | Do you ever wonder what advice your late loved ones would give you? Have you ever thought to ask them? We’re halfway through Black History Month and while we reflect on all the accomplishments of the Black community, maybe we can reflect on the legends within the community we call “family.”
2 Feb 2024
A Conversation About Change
S1E1 | Do you consider yourself a risk taker? When you have the degree, the job, the home, the clothes, risks don’t seem necessary because you’re living the good life already. But… what if life is meant to be better than good and all it takes is changing some things up? #ACPod
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