Trauma Lenses

Ah, the sweet allure of being your own boss—do what you want, when you want, how you want... until you realize that’s a one-way ticket to chaos and missed deadlines. In this episode, we’re dismantling the myth of ‘total freedom’ in entrepreneurship and getting real about what it actually means to be in charge of your time (spoiler: it’s not all naps and Netflix). Discover how structure and purpose—not whimsy—unlock the real magic of being your own boss.

In this episode, I dive into The War of Art by Steven Pressfield—a no-nonsense guide to kicking resistance in the teeth and actually doing the work. I share how I’ve spotted my own sneaky ways of avoiding commitment, what it really means to go pro, and how leaning into discipline lets inspiration show up (finally). If you’re tired of waiting for motivation to save you, this one’s for you—just be ready to admit you might be your own biggest obstacle.

In this episode, I open up about my recent struggles with staying consistent in content creation and how lofty goals nearly knocked me off track. I share how revisiting the timeless principle of slow and steady progress helped me find my footing again. It's a candid chat about embracing small actions and staying consistent to see big results.

In this episode, I share how failure has become one of my greatest teachers and one of the lessons we desperately need to unlearn from school: that making mistakes is to be avoided. Join me on this journey as we talk about how, without failure, there is no growth. And even if we could get to success on the other side of failure, it wouldn't make arriving at the summit of that mountain as sweet as we would imagine, without the trials and tribulations that got us there in the first place.

In this episode titled "Trauma Lenses," I explore how we never truly see reality, just our version tinted by past traumas. Seeing the world through trauma lenses Is like wearing reverse beer goggles that make everything seem worse and scarier than it really is. I share my journey of recognizing these limiting beliefs and how I broke free from them.

Welcome back to the Alpha Buddha! I've ditched the facade and am hitting 'play' on being unapologetically me. In this welcome-back episode, I share the heart of my hiatus - a journey toward authenticity and the gems discovered along the way. It's about finding the real me, sans the drama. Tune in for an honest chat on embracing the mess and magic of personal growth

In this episode, we'll explore how our unique, slightly skewed perspectives shape our understanding of the world. Through a blend of analogies, stories, and personal anecdotes, we'll unveil the mind-boggling truth that we never see reality as it actually is. But fret not! We'll also discover the beauty of embracing multiple viewpoints and how it can lead to a richer, more empathetic, and wiser version of ourselves. So, join us for a lighthearted, eye-opening journey that proves seeing things a little sideways might just be the best way to make sense of it all.

Discover the ultimate edge in life with the latest episode of the Alpha Buddha podcast! In this episode, our host explores the age-old debate between optimism and realism, revealing why it's better to see the world through rose-tinted glasses. From facing adversity to achieving your goals, our host shares their warm and witty insights on how an optimistic mindset can help you keep pushing forward when others give up. So put on your headphones and get ready to embrace the power of positive thinking – because in this episode, the optimists come out on top. link to the study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2941870/

In this episode, Sonny has a debate with Puffy- A nightclub promoter from Vegas, a dating coach, and an advocate for the red pill community. The red pill is a philosophy that claims to understand the “true nature” of women. Advocates are warning men that women don't follow the mainstream narrative when it comes to the men they choose to partner with, but as you will hear in this episode, it has some serious flaws in its teachings.

In this episode I do a book review and summary of the New York Times best-selling book The Subtle art of not giving a f*ck