Tired + Triggered

What happens when the thing you’re most grateful for, being alive... is also intertwined with one of the hardest losses you’ve ever experienced?In this deeply vulnerable episode of Tired + Triggered, Ashley joins as guest host to share the shocking diagnosis of heart failure that changed everything. Faced with a reality she never expected and a heartbreaking decision she never imagined having to make, Ashley opens up about what it means to grieve while still being grateful.

TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions on Miscarriage, Stillbirth, + Cancer!! One of the most emotional conversations we’ve had on Tired + Triggered. 🎙️🤍 Holly’s story is one of motherhood, unimaginable loss, grief, & a brain cancer diagnosis… but what stayed with me most was her. After enduring more heartbreak than most could ever imagine, she still carries herself with so much grace, positivity, kindness, and strength. There’s something incredibly powerful about hearing someone tell a story that could have hardened them, yet somehow, they’ve remained soft. This episode is heartbreaking. It’s inspiring. It’s raw. And it’s a reminder of just how resilient a person can be when life gives them every reason not to be.

IVF is often described as a journey, but anyone who's lived it knows it's more like an emotional roller coaster with no clear map. In this episode of Tired & Triggered, Victoria is talking about it all. Whether you're in the middle of treatment, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand the IVF experience, this conversation offers honesty, compassion, and a reminder that you're not alone in navigating the highs, the lows, and the waiting.

Addiction is one of the most misunderstood and controversial topics in today's world. Is it a disease? A choice? A coping mechanism? In this episode, we're joined by April as she shares her deeply personal story of addiction, recovery, relapse, and ultimately rebuilding her life.Together, we dive into the realities that often get left out of the conversation—the struggles behind sobriety, the triggers that still exist, the impact addiction has on motherhood and family relationships, and what it truly takes to start over after setbacks.April opens up about her lowest moments, the lessons she learned through relapse, and how she's working every day to create a life she's proud of. This is an honest, raw conversation about resilience, accountability, healing, and the power of second chances.Whether you've personally battled addiction, love someone who has, or simply want a deeper understanding of the human side of recovery, this episode offers a perspective that deserves to be heard.Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions surrounding addiction, substance abuse, relapse, and recovery.

Tired + Triggered Host, Jordan.. sits down with book author C.M. Byrd, the author behind three powerful books, The Bitter and The Bold, Failed and Derailed, and her newest release The Jaded and The Just. Diving into her trauma, how she used her healing journey to write, and diving into most asked questions! Find her books on Amazon!

Tired + Triggered Host, Jordan.. sits down with book author C.M. Byrd, the author behind three powerful books, The Bitter and The Bold, Failed and Derailed, and her newest release The Jaded and The Just. Diving into her trauma, how she used her healing journey to write, and diving into most asked questions! Find her books on Amazon!

After taking a much‑needed break to catch up with life (and maybe my laundry), your favorite chaotic narrators returned. In this episode, we’re diving into everything that’s been happening behind the scenes.. what I’ve been juggling, what I’ve been avoiding, and what finally pushed me to hit the pause button before life hit me back. And yes… we’re also addressing the rumors. The whispers. The group‑chat theories. The “I heard from someone who heard from someone” energy.

This episode handed the mic to you. We’re unpacking the very real, experience of overstimulation and the triggers that send our nervous systems into overdrive. Also diving into some anonymous story time.

In this deeply personal episode, we’re opening the door to a conversation on what it’s like to be raised in an environment shaped by addiction—how it affects the way you love, trust, cope, and see yourself—and the moment you realize you’re allowed to rewrite the story. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of your family’s past while trying to build a healthier future, this conversation is for you. You’re not alone, and you’re not broken—you’re the turning point.

In this episode, we’re unpacking everything we’re leaving behind in 2025—old habits, tired mindsets, chaotic situationships, and any vibe that no longer serves our main‑character era. Then we’re manifesting the glow‑up: the intentions, routines, boundaries, joy, softness, ambition, and delulu‑but‑productive energy we’re carrying into 2026. Think of this as your annual reset with your favorite internet friends hyping you up.