lifewithmigdalia
welcome to life with migdalia, the unfiltered space where we talk about everything most people are too afraid to say out loud. from depression, anxiety, and abandonment to body image, relationships, and the healing that comes after heartbreak, nothing’s off-limits here. we’re getting real about the struggles that shape us, the lessons that humble us, and the growth that follows. this is a safe space for reflection, truth, and becoming who you were always meant to be. so take a deep breath, grab your coffee, and let’s talk about life, the raw, the messy, and the beautiful parts of it all.
Episodes
21 episodes
the girl i finally stopped abandoning
for years, i thought i was choosing love, but i was really losing myself just to keep relationships alive. in this episode, i open up about toxic patterns, self-sacrifice, settling for less, and the painful realization that i was surviving inst...
the pugsley era: when bare minimum felt like safety
in this episode, i talk about one of the most draining relationships of my life and how i confused chaos, control, and inconsistency with love. what started as comfort turned into lies, jealousy, cheating, gaslighting, screaming matches, and co...
the jailbait & shop rat era: the chaos i thought was love
in this episode, i talk about two relationships from my younger years that taught me what love wasn’t. from chasing the “bad boy” fantasy with court dates, jail visits, lies, and abandonment… to ending up in another relationship filled with con...
childhood with missing pieces
in this episode, i open up about my biological mother, my maternal family, and what it really feels like to grow up around abandonment. i talk about the grief, confusion, anger, unanswered questions, and all the quiet ways it shapes you long af...
exes, new partners, and why you don't need to compete
In this episode, we dive into exes, new partners, and the quiet jealousy that can creep in when insecurity takes the wheel. I share my own story of comparison, obsession, and retroactive jealousy—and how I finally broke free from the need to co...
cheating 101: what counts, why it happens, and how to heal
in this episode, i break down cheating without sugarcoating it. what actually counts as cheating (yes, it’s more than just sex), why people really do it, how most people find out, and what healing actually looks like after betrayal. we talk emo...
validation isn't intimacy
in this episode, i break down one of the most misunderstood truths in modern dating: attention isn’t love. we talk about how validation, trauma, and hookup culture blur the lines, why crumbs can feel like connection, and how to tell the differe...
we're not built for casual...no one wants to admit it
In this episode, I open up about my honest relationship with hookup culture and the role it played in my life. I talk about casual connections, dating apps, and the moments that left me feeling more disconnected than free. This episode is about...
you're allowed to outgrow the version of you they miss
In this episode, I talk about outgrowing the version of yourself that everyone else still expects you to be. The quiet one. The fixer. The people-pleaser. The “strong friend.” The version you performed because it kept you safe. I get into why p...
forgiveness is for my nervous system, not your comfort
In this episode, I talk about forgiveness in the most honest way — not as something we do to make other people feel better, but as something we do to finally breathe again. I get into why forgiveness has nothing to do with reconciliation, apolo...
friendship ended...now what?
In this episode, I open up about the kind of breakup no one prepares us for — when a friendship ends. I talk about what it feels like to lose someone who once felt like family, the confusion, the anger, the nostalgia, and the parts of us that b...
self-sabotage isn't cute anymore
In this episode, I get real about goals, growth, and the patterns that keep us stuck. I share my own journey through heartbreak, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the moments where I convinced myself I didn’t deserve better. We talk about why...
loving someone with anxiety, depression, or bipolar without losing yourself
In this episode, I talk about what it really feels like to love someone who struggles with their mental health — and how easy it is to lose yourself in the process. I share how their moods, episodes, and emotions can impact your own, and what i...
trust yourself first (we will work on the rest later)
In this episode, I talk about what it really means to rebuild trust, especially in yourself. I share how a simple Tinder date made me self-reflect and realize I didn’t want a relationship at all. I wanted clarity, control, and confidence in my ...
why your "we need to talk" sucks
This episode is all about learning how to communicate without turning every conversation into a disaster. We talk healthy communication, emotional safety, conflict tools, and how to actually listen. If you’re tired of awkward “we need to talk” ...
how the 4 horsemen sneak into your love life (and what to do)
In this episode, we talk about the four patterns that slowly ruin relationships: criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling. I break down how they show up, how to stop them, and how to communicate in a way that builds real emotional s...
red flags 101
This episode breaks down the subtle red flags we ignore, the ones that make you doubt yourself, shrink your voice, or question your peace. We talk patterns, nervous-system cues, early signs, and how to trust what your body already knows. If you...
body shaming? couldn't be me anymore
In this episode, I open up about body shaming, confidence, and getting back into my gym era. I share pieces of my 27th birthday weekend, my healing journey, and what it takes to rebuild self-love without guilt. This one is for anyone reclaiming...
long distance, lesbian love & late-night feelings
This episode is all about how my girlfriend and I made long-distance love work — from Facebook Dating, to late-night calls, to missing each other through time zones. It’s soft, relatable, and real. A cozy episode for anyone who’s in love, in lo...
mindfulness, healing & the messy 20s
In this episode, I talk about the chaos and softness of your 20s, the pressure to be perfect, the identity crises, the healing, and all the moments that force you to grow up before you feel ready. It’s about slowing down, practicing mindfulness...