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Hair Stylists and long time friends Alex and Matt chat about the things that they like and dislike about the beauty industry (girl talk style). Those things you whisper about in the break room? They're broadcasting it. If you're a part of the beauty industry or just someone who wonders what their stylist is really up to behind the chair you can join the conversation with Matt and Alex every Thursday. *Music by EvgenyBardyuzha on Pixabay
A quick update on where That Cuts Deep podcast has been as well as information on a season 4 release date.
Talk soon.
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In today's episode of That Cuts Deep your host Alex interviews her past co-host. They rehash the "co-host breakup" which was certainly necessary, especially if you are an OG listener. Additionally they chat about all things communication issues, what you should look for in a potential partner, and how dating differs from being in your early twenties to being in your mid twenties.
Listen in and remember to hit that download button!
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Full disclosure friends, today's EP is a mini.
HowEVER the message is far from mini, & you're going to want to hear this. As much as you want to believe that you know what's best for you in every scenario, that's not always true. Yes, it's true that you know what feels best for you based on a number of factors, but sometimes we have to make note of the fact that a friend is able to analyze your situation without the blinders that you have up in regards to your situation. TRUST. This is a quickie, but a goodie.
Can't wait to hear what you think <3
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Oh girl, your insecurities are showing.
Just joking, unless you're a mean girl. In that case, they're 100% shining wayyyy too bright. Today's episode is all about exposing why mean girls are mean and let me be the first to tell you, those insecurities are a direct route to a hateful heart. We can do better than this, ladies. Let's expose why these girls are being so mean & teach them how to do better. If you can replace one negative thought with a positive one, your day will already be on the right track. Let's do it together, friends.
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Lets celebrate the fact that our generation is changing the game and typically not marrying at eighteen years old - or at all when necessary. It's never been accepted for a "lady" to not marry. In fact, there is still a stigma against not wanting marriage or kids. Let's take the time to praise this generation and the fact that we are becoming so much more accepting of independence. On another note, it's so important to take note of the fact that there is nothing wrong with getting married so long as it's to the right person. Loving someone intensely will not make a good marriage, and our generation is recognizing this. If they make you cry, or make you feel awful about yourself on a regular basis... LEAVE. They won't change.
This episode was a bit of a rant, but then again, that's normally your favorite kind, friends.
Love you all & we'll talk next Thursday
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As we've said many times before: Self Awareness is important. Trauma Bonds are so often mislabeled as being so intensely in love and lets be honest here... you probably aren't. If you feel comfort in being sad or listening to sad music, there is likely an underlying issue. At the end of the day, you have yourself and your main job in life is to take the best possible care of yourself that you can. On the same subject... becoming self aware of the fact that we often find excitement in toxicity. Listen, it's really easy to become intrigued with someone or something that is toxic because the toxicity is often camouflaged as excitement. Hear me out though, it's not, and its a form of self sabotage. Let's do better, friends.
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Ask your self: "Why do I care what anyone thinks of me?" and then let that shit go. Also, it's wayyyy too easy to overthink and worry about every little detail, but I "literally" promise that no-one is paying that much attention to you, and if they are... they're a fan of yours, & baby, you should be flattered. Let's normalize being socially awkward and embracing it because "normal" is way boring.
PS. Happy Thursday, & Download all of your favorite episodes of That Cuts Deep this week <3
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Do you ever think that if you had just heard the right piece of advice at the exact right time things would be entirely different? Our host Alex certainly does. As do a ton of people online. It's almost like we need the advice to come from the right person in order for it to be effective. It's too bad we can't talk some sense into our younger selves, because personally, I'd listen to me.
So our title is That Cuts Deep, and this week we are certainly getting deep.
A letter to yourself is meant to be healing and maybe a little difficult, but 100% worth it.
Written below is a small excerpt of your host Alex's letter to herself:
(Quick Trigger Warning for This Episode: "Me Too" Movement)
You’re twenty one now and finally old enough to drink. And while you’ve been mastering the art of taking shots for longer than you should admit, you don’t drink like before because now, at twenty one you know better than to take too many shots because when you do, you learn that you’ll be able to relate to the trend “me too.” They’ll all say you’re lying, or that you we’re showing too much skin, but what they don’t know is that it was summer and it was hot and you were supposed to be able to trust the men you considered a friend. It’s okay though, because you preserver. You grow and grow until you’re the best version of you. She’s someone you can be proud of. Just wait and see.
Love, yourself.
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News Flash...
You cannot force someone to treat you a certain way. Think about the quote "let them." it is so short yet so powerful. "let them leave." "let them cheat." "let them stay." JUST. LET. THEM.
On today's episode we're taking a trip down memory lane in our least favorite way possible. EX Boyfriends... Yikes. Lets talk relationships, toxicity, and good vibes. While today's episode covers a wide variety of topics, the main trend is the quote "let them."
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We always say to not put pressure on yourself, right? Well, I just proved that statement WRONG. If you don't put pressure in the right areas of our lives, then we will never achieve ANYTHING. Obviously don't put pressure on the area's of your life that aren't fulling your happiness, but you should absolutely be applying the pressure toward the areas of your life that matter to you. Listen to this episode if you're ready to start prioritizing the right things in life and need the motivation to leave the areas of your life that matter the least to you completely alone.
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Prioritizing the right things in your life WILL level up all aspects of your life. If you struggle with figuring out what you should prioritize right now, or really at all... this EP is for you. We're growing together, friends. So listen in, take what you need and leave the rest for someone else. Thanks for being here, pal. Talk next Thursday.
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It's far too easy for us to go through the motions of life without even blinking at the possibility that we might miss the most important part. Learning to romanticize your own reality is the vital key to feeling genuine fulfillment within your life. Do this and I PROMISE you won't regret it. You deserve to feel whole all on your own, I know that. So now it's time for you to understand that too. You've got this, friend.
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Learning the practice of becoming self aware. That, friends, is so often overlooked. People miss out on so many wonderful opportunities, experiences, and emotions because they lose sight of what it means to be truly unaware.
The first step of finding awareness is admitting that at some point in your lifetime, you've been the one to lack that self awareness. Listen to this episode to learn how to find yourself becoming more accountable, and never becoming the "energy vampire" in the room.
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Alright Friends, this episode we dive into some heavier topics. We're talking about things such as body image, pretty privilege, knowing how to stand up for your self, and stand up for what's right. Honestly, you deserve to be heard. Now is the time to realize your own worth.
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Alright Friends, this episode we dive into some heavier topics. We're talking about things such as body image, pretty privilege, knowing how to stand up for your self, and stand up for what's right. Honestly, you deserve to be heard. Now is the time to realize your own worth.
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Okay friends, first of all - Sorry for the late upload... and second - after you listen to the episode, maybe you'll understand why it's late.
It is BEYOND past the time to start protecting our time, and even our inner peace. (Although if you ask me, those two things should be considered synonyms.) But seriously... our time is priceless, why are most of us exchanging our time for things like jobs we hate, watching hours of TikTok videos, and entertaining things that we could literally care less about. Our time is limited, and it's time we stop ignoring that.
Today's episode is for you if you're looking for the motivation and some advice on how to protect your time.
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First of all, friends today's episode is a mini. Second of all, I know how hard making real friendship connections are as an adult. It's interesting because most of us grew up in an atmosphere around many of children, so we were bound to make friendships... however now that we're all adults? It's certainly not that easy. If you're in the mood to listen to relatability on this topic, this episode is for you.
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Okay, woah. This week we are learning together how to enter our healing era.
Getting into the healing mindset can feel seriously impossible. Are you struggling with healing from something or someone? L I S T E N.
Lets heal together, friends.
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Okay first of all, it's rad that I have more of you here. Second, I NEEDED this chat. This week has been literally so hard for me, but I made a commitment to you so I'm bringing my best foot forward and getting this episode out to you. This weeks episode is about change, and learning to embrace change, and learning to be okay with the way life is shifting, so : Let's learn to embrace change together, friends.
Thanks so much for listening and download all of your favorite episodes.
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Mini Episode coming your way today... but the message? That's anything BUT mini.
Friends, you cannot surround yourself with sadness and expect to find happiness. No one will bring you to true happiness other than you. Listen to today's episode if you're sick of sitting in self inflicted negativity and are prepared to level up your mindset.
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Hi friends, this week we are discussing how easy it is to become painfully unaware of who we actually are. It is so easy to fall into the idea that you are the idealized version of yourself that you assume everyone else sees. Fortunately for us, just because someone perceives you to be a certain way, it doesn't make it true. Tune in to hear it all broken down.
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Hello Friends, today we really let the topic cut deep.
Me personally? I think it's okay to forgive yourself for your past decisions. I also think you should choose to re-live how those decisions make you feel. Unpopular opinion? Maybe. Hear me out though... if you just choose to forget the versions of you that you've grown from, what the heck was the point of all of it? While listening to this episode, open your mind to the possibility of feeling emotions that you thought you'd let go of. You'll feel rewarded once you do.
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Alright friends, in today's episode Alex talks about the up's and downs that navigating the concept of creativity as an adult can have. Ask yourself: At what point did I lose that sparkle of creativity I had as a young child? SERIOUSLY! Where does it go, and why do we lose it to begin with? Listen in and learn how to bring your awareness back to yourself, and find the part of you who's mind goes to wondrous places.
P.S. You've all been helping SO much by downloading my episodes. Thank you, and I appreciate your constant support. <3
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Alright friends, today we're cutting a little bit deeper. When you really analyze yourself, do you notice you are embracing your own authenticity? Unfortunately for most people, they cannot say that they are. Tune in to today's episode if you are ready to take the plunge into serious self reflection and dive into your own definition of authenticity.
It's time to be real with yourself. Future you, present you, and past you deserve that.
I love you friends, thanks for listening.
P.S. If you download my episodes, I'll love you forever.
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Hello friends, please take a moment to welcome my guest, and Morgan Jessie a twenty-three year old Social Media Manager learning to thrive in all things life. We all know we're working on becoming the best version of ourselves, and that it's obviously easier said than done. So Morgan is coming to you here, and sharing her journey in finding the truest form of herself and how she is achieving mental clarity, and overall happiness in life. I know I learned a thing or two in today's EP, and I know you will too.
Let's grow together
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Oh my goodness, friends... I have put off talking about relationships for long enough I suppose. In the spirit of the month of February, it was time.
Learning to love yourself enough to know when someone is treating you unfairly is a challenge in itself... adding romance into the equation, sheesh. You may as well count all of us out. The success rate of most relationships is unsurprisingly low. No shock there, of course. Join in on today's episode for some self love inspiration along side some seriously strong opinions about toxic relationships. Thanks for listening, friends. <3
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Today, friends, we're taking a look inward. We're looking inward because imposter syndrome is a real thing. Wondering if the path that your are on is right for you is a valid concern. Sit down with Alex while she breaks down how to embrace your own individuality and talks about the importance of letting go of the ghosts of your past.
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Okay friends, full transparency... I have had a MAJOR creativity block for the last three weeks, and went M.I.A. That's totally all on me and if you're interested in knowing why, you can tune in to todays EP
Also be ready for some MAJOR cheesy thank you's in this episode because you all are literally AMAZING.... okay, that is all for now, chat soon ❤️
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Now friends, I know you want to be able t achieve and maintain a work / life balance, just as much as I do. Unfortunately for us, it's not as simple as saying you're going to make a chance and poof... change has arrived. We're all realizing that the version of balance you see online is bullshit, and you have to set boundaries for yourself.
At the end of the day, only you can make positive permanent changes for yourself. Listen to today's episode for some quick tips, and relatable realizations.
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Feeling like you've been stuck on autopilot for so long is genuinely the worst. Today Alex talks about the importance of learning to be aware of what's going on in your present moment. If you've ever had the fear of missing out... this one is for you. FOMO is real and the practice of being present is the first place you can start to alleviate this feeling. Listen along if you're ready to practice being present, or if you just need someone who gets it to relate to.
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It's the first day of a new year, and let me tell you... it was a crazy ride. Is it a breakup, or a new beginning? Learning to go with the flow and just be okay with moving on is actually a huge goal I have set for myself going forward, and I believe we could all use a little bit of that. That Cuts Deep went MIA for basically all of December and it was time to really catch up, and MAN did that feel good. From discussing new beginnings, to learning to set and actually achieve realistic goals, this was a good one. Tune in if you're ready to enter your self discovery era, because we're about to FLOURISH.
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Okay friends, we must admit... sometime's we need a mental health check-in too. So today, that is exactly what we sat down for. A simple chat about life and a touch on the importance of taking care of the person looking back at you in the mirror. This ep is for you if you're ready to have a chat with two friends who are going through the motions of life just like you are.
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This week we're sitting down to discuss the elephant in the room. As a society we have become so disconnected from the physical world and completely immersed in the digital world. During lock-down, we all had nothing better to do but it's time to address whether or not it's just a bad habit or if we're all addicted to technology. It's time to face the cold hard facts, friends... we've got ISSUES.
It's that time of the year again. Alex and Matt discuss all of the things they are grateful for this year, and Matt comes to terms with his #1 relationship problem. This Thanksgiving we're being honest with ourselves friends.
Understanding who you can trust can be hard. Luckily for us all, Matt and Alex have taken the time to break it down from every angle.
We all have an idea of what our dream life looks like, but how do we get there? This week Alex and Matt discuss what it takes to shift your mindset and achieve everything you want in life. How dedicated are you to the life you're meant to have?
This week Alex and Matt catch up with those who matter most... YOU.
Follow along on our soul seeking journey while we learn about our selves, our passions (the pod, obvi), and most importantly... all of our friends.
This week Alex and Matt take time to prep all their friends for Halloween 2022. Want to know what to wear and what NOT to wear? This is your place to start.
ALSO stay safe out there this weekend, have fun, and eat YOUR favorite halloween candy (hopefully razor blade free iykyk ;))
This week we are diving down the road of finances. We're all so sick of being told we aren't making "real" money, as if that makes any sense. Dive into this episode to align yourself with your career goals and your financial goals, because you know we've all got them.
Have you been on auto pilot lately? Relatable. This week we’re discussing who’s really in control. From your personal life, to your career, we could all benefit by getting back on track. It’s time to look in the mirror, friend.
To kick off season two, Alex and Matt break down topics that EVERYONE has an opinion on. Listen in, and form an opinion for yourself.
Matt and Alex debate whether it is necessary to see a hairstylist, or if you should just do your hair at home. Join the conversation and decide for yourself.
SEASON FINALE !!!! Sit back and listen to Alex and Matt spill the tea on their new career endeavors.
Is who you are online really YOU? This week social media is on the discussion board and we're breaking it down.
Alex and Matt chat about what they've gotten themselves into, things that they've grown from, and things they can't wait to dive into as a twenty something. It's only up from here friends.
Matt and Alex discuss what it's like experiencing burnout in your career at such a young age and explore idea's for new career paths within the beauty industry.
Alex and Matt talk about their experience managing burnout behind the chair as two young individuals who've been working in their field for 6+ years.
Alex and Matt take a dive into their journey as friends over the last six years. Chatting about what their friendship has been like [off the record] as young adults who tackled a career together.
Alex and Matt talk about all things self image and how the beauty industry has changed their own perspective of themselves over the course of their career. Follow along to learn how they each are taking control of their own narrative and get inspired to manifest your own dreams.