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La Via Alva
I am La Via Alva! And I am an extreme extrovert ! I love social interactions and being in public settings, however due to the Covid 19 crisis . We are going to have to get our socializing fixes else where ! Please join me :) and feel free to follow me on Twitter @via_alva. Safest of Travels and explorations !
Thoughts on mindfulness, and well-being. Past readings from C.F Alvarez’s book The Stars Among Us available Amazon via kindle :D
When starting this podcast Healing from substance abuse and physical trauma, I have come across a few interesting, and beneficial books: Stars amount Us -C.F Alvarez, Come as You - Emily Nagoski.
Listen and please join me on contemplating C F Alvarez poetry and 34 hours a day Hazelden Meditation 💪🏽🔥❤️ you deserve it
Happy holiday weekend in the USA, and day of thanks. Please join me on our daily teachings and poetic input from the book C F Alvarez The stars Among us now available on Amazon!
Daily reads from C F Alvarez’s stars among us and daily AA prayers. Come join us, The Stars Among Us https://a.co/d/bOLAgaZ
Daily Reads, Twenty-Four Hours a day by Hazelden Meditations. Poems by C. F Alvarez BOOK is on sale now !!! The Stars Among Us https://a.co/d/fFe6VLt
Twenty Four Hours a day and The stars amoung us by C.F Alvarez. The Stars Among Us (on sale now for $10!)
I have been blessed to encounter the most beautiful of people in my life. Some for a long time, and others for a very short while. I truly believe that advocating the awareness for those who attempted and for those who have succeeded. It is more than a “selfish act” it is a silenced pandemic that lies deep in our society and needs more understanding
When we go about life, it’s important to keep eyes on your mind body and soul. This is my morning rant about these elements
Addiction is hard and people don’t understand how much people use it to survive and fit in.
True meaning of finding sobriety - you will also find my writings on Medium La Via Alva
We all deserve a chance to be happy. Sometimes we beat ourselves up more than anyone else. For those who have been practicing sobriety, it can be a rollercoaster of a journey. But we deserve every chance that we get
As a registered behavior tech, I have come across some behaviors, that clients will exhibit when feeling discomfort and unaware of resources to appropriately express desires/wants/needs. But how can we use these simple models to understand addiction ? Join me !
Good morning Arizona, Minneapolis and other beautiful cities all around the world. Join me on a self love journey, there will be joys and challenges along the way.
Triggers sometimes get stereotyped as “bad, angry, sad, negative” emotions that have someone throwing themselves to their substance and vices- but what if I told you that is not always true. Join me ! And let’s talk about relapse
Dissociation is a disconnection between a persons thoughts, memories, actions or sense of who he or she is.
doctors, medical professionals, and people who have claimed to “cure their own addiction” will give you many many explanations to why addiction exists. mental illness, disorders, substantial loss, abuse and other triggers. Yes, these can contribute to the severity of one's addiction, but that is not the cause. Listen closely, because the cause has nothing to do with genetics, your mental inabilities or abilities, or traumatic past it is strictly caused by how you fill your time.
Living a life of sobriety can be a new experience for some people and going the process can sometimes come with eye opening realizations. These are some of my mental interpretations of it. Enjoy
The new season, Double Feature of American Horror story is work the view- but not for the reasons you would think
There are many groups out there that will tell you moderate drinking can be done- not when you are an alcoholic this doesn’t work.
Practice with me on the Tandem app !!! Looking for people to help with French and Spanish ❤️
Sobriety is a journey and it isn’t the same for everyone, however do not catch the case of the fuck it’s... come process this idea with me
If you could take a magic pill to illuminate an addition, doesn’t even need to be an addiction, a medical disease or deformation would you ? Why or why not ?
-trigger warning: stress and fear from police . Minneapolis is a beautiful city but there are things that NEED change
Where do we draw the line when it comes to informing our loved ones with addictions that we have had enough ? Or need more from them? Here are my words of advice :) join me
I work at a company where I manage lost and found... and let me share with you one of the many things I like to find.
Poem : Pick up the phone. When I was a young girl I always had a fascination with diaries and journals - journey me on my auditory journey !
Join me on a new adventure ! Poems and contemplations of life and it’s overall existence.
I have been very interested in learning more about this particular addiction. And join me on my contemplation and understanding of love additions.
“Looks at your own moccasin tracks before judging someone else’s...” this quote is wonderful and in regards to sobriety, essential!
For atheists, and other religions, this is a Christian & atheist friendly perspective on the steps
Good morning Minneapolis and other beautiful cities all around the world- my name is La Via Alva and I am the creator of ExtremeExtrovert on Podcast ❤️ due to Covid we have been stuck inside- join me :)
I have been so blessed to have met wonderful, beautiful strong women that have maintained sober living and continue to push through life to learn and cope with a substance use disorder. A brief glimpse of my life story , and the new adventure ahead !!
Ending of season 5 and I need your help! Tweet me at via.alva && let me know what you want to hear next on my podcast!!
D Describe, E express, A assert, R reinforce, M mindful A appear condiment, N negotiate. How do we use these skills
You ever see the movie Inside Out? How do our feelings control and alter our existence ? Join me through my mental process !
There are different types of alcoholics. Educating ourselves and others about the mental torment an alcoholic and others around them experience is powerful in prioritizing a life free of alcohol.
What are relationships that are worth mending ? How do we know ? Can some never be mended - if not can we look inside ourselves and stop the the cycle of trauma
I recently listened to a Ted Talk The power of women’s anger | Soraya Chemaly. It got me thinking about how anger is taught to us at a young age and how it distorts our general understanding of anger.
After a break up, the most painful emotional pain arises and today I am going to be sober
Empathy fuels connection- sympathy drives disconnection .... and how does that play within our society and addictions...
TRIGGER WARNING*** alcohol usage and relapse—- Relapse is easy in early recovery, we learn from our mistakes and what triggers us. But we are strong! Strong cookie club! Join me on my journey !
What do we do with Bees? Those who have been watching the Netflix series Ginny & Georgia know this reference. In regards to addiction and life in general - what are our person bees ? What are we afraid of ? Who are we afraid will sting us? Join me on my journey!
WELCOME TO SEASON 5!!!!! So happy to introduce the next chapter of self exploration, sober living and ideas that evolve while we maintain or grow in our journeys through sobriety.
Good bye Bemidji ! I am leaving behind a big part of me with you, I feel able, I feel ready, I feel strong coming back home. I am excited to start my life free of the ghosts and pass experiences that haunted me ❤️
trigger warning ⚠️ I do talk about abuse and childhood trauma , alcohol addiction. Join me ! And safest of travels
Closing statements ❤️ everyone have a happy new year this 2021 !!! Love ! And safest of travels
Sobriety changes a lot of things in our lives, especially sex, and intimate relationships. Join me ! On my journey through sobriety
Holidays are great ! And also triggering for some. Know that you are not alone! Also notably, I do not own rights to the background music, it is the works of YouTubers Music for Body & spirit and UPLIFT.
Good morning Minneapolis and other beautiful cities all around the world, I’m sharing with you what I learned today in addiction therapy & how I have applied some concepts to me life. Enjoy 😊
Good morning ! I spend a lot of the morning exploring self care options and the interior barriers we often allow upon ourselves when we go through sobriety. Listen to my rant and I hope you can come up with ideas and concepts of your own ❤️
Good morning Minneapolis and other beautiful cities all around the world! Join me on my adventure of positive thinking and addiction
Good morning Minneapolis & other beautiful cities thank you so much for joining me on my first orientation of rehab. Join me and have a great day!
Good morning Minneapolis and other beautiful cities all around the world! Today is a beautiful day
ADULT LANGUAGE *** join me on my mental journal of planning a thirty flirty and thriving party. Thank you so much for listening to my short podcasts and safest of travels
trigger warning this season has been tough guys. In this podcast I take a few minutes talking about addiction and alcohol.. I have also taken time to express the beautiful and ugly of sober living- we are keeping our head high! And staying positive through the violent storm!
Good morning Minneapolis and other beautiful cities- join me as a share my favorite board games with you ❤️
How are you today? Are you feeling alright? Happy? If not... what else? What is happiness exactly ? Join me ! And have the safest of travels ❤️
So far it has been an interesting journey! Sobriety, Covid 19, growing older... join me ! On a rant through my contemplations of the October month.
Good morning Minneapolis ! Today I am at 1 week and 4 days of sobriety 💪🏽 please join me as I start my new journey and rant about Halloween movies
Yeayyyy Fourth season , here is a outline of what I am going to share. Won’t be the pink bows and unicorn vibe I was hoping for but this is going to be one hell of a journey !
What would you like to see in your future? Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years? Join me on my morning rants! && let’s think through farther questions ❤️
Hello Minneapolis & other beautiful places all around the world! Thank you so much for joining me through my journey with Farther Questions!
What do you look for in a friend and not a lover? Damn... this is the hardest question...
Forgot to turn off my alarm again - that’s why this podcast hit an abrupt end lol 😂 but please join me ! On further questions ❤️
Thank you everyone for listening to me ! Had a few sexy questions to answer this time around- but it was great , thank you & safest of travels
Are you a forgiving person? Why or why not- and please join me ! On my journey through Further Questions.
Thank you thank you thank you for all who have been listening and supporting my podcasts! Special thanks to Devon who sent me a message to motivate me to get back up and running ❤️
Btw happy pride y’all 😝❤️🖤💜🧡💙💚💕 I hope everyone had a safe weekend && thank you again for joining me on my journey through “Farther Questions”.
These farther questions are getting trickyyyyy omg . But I love the challenge and please join me ! Safest of travels
When was the last time you stole? What make you stop... would you be in a relationship if it didn’t consist of Sex? Join me on an auditory adventure through Further Questions ❤️
Excuse the construction sounds and background noise, off to work! Please join me , on my new adventure with farther questions
WHOW! What a turn of events, stumbled upon this small mysterious book... with the deepest of questions.... Join me ! And have the safest of travels ❤️
Who else is inching their way into trying to fly some where ? I know I am... but let’s not forget Covid 19 ... 🙄😭. Also a sneak peak on my next podcast series !
Minneapolis is beautiful... beautiful 90 degree day to contemplate life and drink CBD. Daily thought: What do dreams even mean?
What is a good morning in Minneapolis right now?.... plus, I promised I’d share my podcast influence, and the start of it all!
JusticeForGeorgeFloyd. Minneapolis is done letting our black and minority citizens down. Now it is time to take charge.
Ten days sober- and looking up! The weather is getting warmer, and my hope is flying higher ! Please join me on my optimistic daily journey ❤️
Today is a beautiful day in Minneapolis!!! The prettiest of days... yet sometimes you feel something is just not right... what gives you solace? Join me , on contemplating societies wonders and emotions
Oh noooo guys.... I think I hit a love buggg. How many of you have been in love ? How does it feel? How do you know? Join me on my Podcast ❤️
How do you feel about this “only fans”? Subscriptions to individuals personal and intimate photos? Well- this is how I feel about. No shame in those who have one ❤️ just my personal opinion
I woke up and found myself just looking up random couple names, pet names- names in general. Some are so cute but omg some of them are crinkly...
So happy for all who have supported me through Season two!!!! I am talking a little fast in this episode because I have been walking lake Bde Maka Ska, just listening to the stillness of life. This next week is going to be crazy busy for me & I just wanted to share a few happenings before I return to my day of relaxation ❤️
Welcome to season twooooo ❤️ thank you guys for listening to me - and now down to business! I have started my second season with stating 5 things that I am thankful for everyday & a shout-out to someone I am going to check up on today. I have a personal story to share and would love if you joined me on my journey 💜 safest of travels.
I am so jealous of people who can do 1000 piece puzzles- the things we do to avoid boredom 🤪 please feel free to listen to my daily rant ❤️
New drinking game: 1)whenever there is an awkward pause. 2) when you hear the word “like”. 3) when you hear “you know” in a Minnesotan accent 😂😂😂😂
Someone just recently asked my what are your physical insecurities? Well... my answer might shock you....
This may not be the best of times- but there are some great things I have learned !!! Please join my on my morning discussion, and feel free to follow me on Twitter @via_alva. Safe day!
Remember that 1971 Charlie & the Chocolate factory... yes I had to look it up it was bothering me.
Am I the only one with talented ass friends? Check out their books!! And thank you for listening to my podcast ❤️
I am done with this quarantine- but I also want to hear from ya message me @via_alva on Twitter & hit me on wisdo 🥰❤️
I ran into this series recently and fell in love ! Love the characters, narrative ! Such a sweet and cute show this is - if able I recommend you checking it out.
I am sharing with you the greatest advice I have ever received ! Simple, easy, sweet- to remember ! Please join me & safest of travels ✈️
Rant, based on article “Why you should stop giving advice, what to do instead, surprising reason why you should give advice on ReachingSelf.com” part 1
Back to work after three long days off! So odd, and nice at the same time. Thank you for listening and feel free to follow me via Twitter @via_alva
I went on a rant about poems- I absolutely love poems and this is honestly what is getting me through this hardship 🎁
Netflix is seriously my best friend at this time!! I have been binge watching series on my days off- and seriously discovered some good ones ! Do you guys have any cool documentaries, or movie recordation that are worth binging? Please let me know @via_alva on Twitter ❤️.
Not only am I an extreme extravert but this girls likes to eat !! ❤️ what are your guilty pleasures ?
Drove for the first time in a while, at 4am and definitely remembered why I am not the fondest of driving. However ! Wont let this podcast stop me! Please join me on my short daily commendations on night time driving.