Real, Raw, & Relevant: A Guide to Authentic Living

Real, Raw, & Relevant: A Guide to Authentic Living

byAlesha Eads

EducationSelf-ImprovementSocietyCulture

Welcome to "Real, Raw, Relevant," the podcast where we dive deep into the messy, beautiful, and often overlooked aspects of life. In this podcast, we'll explore a wide range of topics, from personal growth and relationships to current events and social issues. We'll have candid conversations with inspiring guests, share our own personal stories, and offer practical tips and insights to help you navigate the complexities of life.Whether you're looking for motivation, connection, or simply a good laugh, "Real, Raw, Relevant" is the place to be. So grab your favorite beverage, put on your headphones, and get ready to...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Ask Alesha! Relationship Advice

S1E221 - Ask Alesha! Relationship Advice

Hey there, beautiful souls! Today, we’re handing the mic over to you. This is our very first "Ask Alesha" episode, where we dive head-first into your most honest, urgent, and sometimes painful questions about love, dating, and everything in between.If the war within is about overcoming internal conflict, relationships are often the biggest battlefield. Why? Because they force us to confront our fears, our insecurities, and our past wounds. Today we are answering relationship questions from our listeners!
Published: Oct 19, 2025Duration: 17:01
Girl, Wipe Your Tears – The Remix of Your Life

S1E220 - Girl, Wipe Your Tears – The Remix of Your Life

Girl, wipe your tears. This is not the end—it’s your new beginning. Life has a way of breaking us open so that we can rebuild stronger, wiser, and more aligned with who we were always meant to be. The pain you’ve carried, the heartbreak you’ve endured, and the disappointments you’ve faced were never meant to destroy you—they were meant to awaken you.You may have cried yourself to sleep, felt lost in love, or questioned your worth after being broken. You may have doubted your purpose when your plans fell apart or your care...
Published: Oct 18, 2025Duration: 20:04
Keep The Faith - Joy Comes in The Morning

S1E219 - Keep The Faith - Joy Comes in The Morning

Keep The Faith – Joy Comes in the Morning is a journey of perseverance, faith, and divine timing. It’s a reminder that even when the night feels darkest, God is still working behind the scenes, preparing breakthroughs, blessings, and new beginnings. The waiting season is never wasted—it’s where strength is built, faith is refined, and purpose is revealed.This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like giving up—for the weary soul praying for a change, the heart searching for peace, and the believer holding onto hope with trembling hands. Through stories of resilience...
Published: Oct 12, 2025Duration: 17:01
A Sneak Peek at "A Rose Is Still a Rose"

S1E218 - A Sneak Peek at "A Rose Is Still a Rose"

Hey there, Beautiful souls! Today is a special day because I’m giving you a powerful soulful, insight into my new book a Rose is still a Rose: You hold the Power! This book is for anyone who has been through a storm. For anyone who has navigated a season of heartbreak, loss, betrayal, or gnawing self-doubt—those times when life tried its absolute hardest to break you. You might feel like the person you were before the storm is gone, replaced by someone tired, someone cautious, someone who has simply forgotten their own beauty.That feeling? That...
Published: Oct 12, 2025Duration: 20:49
Love Has No Limits

S1E217 - Love Has No Limits

Love is boundless. It stretches far beyond what the human mind can measure or the heart can contain. It flows freely, healing wounds we thought would never close and building bridges we once believed were beyond repair. Love moves through time, distance, and circumstance—proving again and again that it knows no boundaries.When we love purely and without conditions, we tap into something eternal. Love doesn’t ask for perfection—it simply asks for presence. It calls us to see the light in others, to forgive, to uplift, and to believe in goodness even when the world...
Published: Oct 12, 2025Duration: 20:02
The Glow That Never Fades

S1E215 - The Glow That Never Fades

True beauty has always been within you. It was never something to chase, earn, or prove. Real beauty doesn’t come from mirrors, makeup, or approval. It comes from self-love, peace of mind, and the light you carry inside. This episode will focus on how to nurture your thoughts, speak kindly to yourself, and live with intention so that your inner world begins to shine outwardly. That glow cannot be washed off or worn out—it’s the kind that radiates through your smile, your confidence, and the way you make others feel. It’s a beauty that deepens with tim...
Published: Oct 11, 2025Duration: 17:00
Desperate Energy vs. Confident Energy

S1E214 - Desperate Energy vs. Confident Energy

Hey there, beautiful souls! Every interaction you have sends out a signal. You may not realize it, but the way you think, speak, and move is charged with energy—an energy people pick up on long before you say a single word. This is why two people can walk into the same room with the same goals, yet walk out with completely different results. The difference isn’t luck, looks, or even talent. The difference is energy.Desperate energy pushes people away. It creates pressure, fear, and resistance, often leading to disappointment or rejection. On the other hand...
Published: Oct 5, 2025Duration: 21:23
Fail Forward: Using Your Failures as Opportunities

S1E213 - Fail Forward: Using Your Failures as Opportunities

Every failure in your past has prepared you for the next opportunity. Every lesson learned is proof that you are stronger, wiser, and more capable than you were before. The future is not shaped by the times you fell, but by how you rise up.This week episode will unpack strategies to step forward from here, choose to welcome failure as a teacher, not an enemy. Let it refine your character, fuel your determination, and guide you toward growth. Success is not about avoiding mistakes—it is about using them to build a stronger, brighter version of yo...
Published: Oct 4, 2025Duration: 20:12
Break The Chains

S1E212 - Break The Chains

Life has a way of placing chains on us—chains of fear, chains of doubt, chains of poverty, pain, or limitation. These chains often come from circumstances we did not choose: where we were born, what we lacked, what we endured, or what others told us we could never be. Over time, those chains can feel permanent, convincing us that our present reality is all we will ever know. You are not your circumstances. You are not the weight of your past, nor the label others have given you. Within you lives resilience, creativity, strength, and untapped potential....
Published: Sep 27, 2025Duration: 21:04
Top 10 Most Powerful Manifestations

S1E211 - Top 10 Most Powerful Manifestations

What are you ready to harvest? What are you finally willing to let go? Fall gives us the space to realign with our values, clarify our desires, and magnetize our goals with grounded, earthy energy. Manifesting Autumn, is your seasonal guide to the top 10 most powerful manifestations you can call into your life during fall. Whether you're seeking clarity, abundance, love, healing, or simply peace, these manifestations are rooted in both practical intention-setting and energetic alignment with the season’s natural rhythm.Whether you're a seasoned manifester or just beginning your journey, this episode offers you a gr...
Published: Sep 20, 2025Duration: 16:28
It’s Your Time To Live Your Dream

S1E210 - It’s Your Time To Live Your Dream

How many times have you told yourself, "One day..."? One day, I'll start that business. One day, I'll write that book. One day, I'll travel the world. We live our lives with our most cherished dreams on a distant horizon. But the raw, honest truth is that "one day" is a lie. The only day you have, the only moment that holds any power, is right now. This episode isn't about magical thinking or waiting for permission. It's about getting real and raw about the barriers we've built, and about the monumental shift that happens when you declare: It’s...
Published: Sep 16, 2025Duration: 24:10
The Fight for Your Future

S1E209 - The Fight for Your Future

The fight for your future is the battle of a lifetime, and it is won in the daily choices you make. It’s in the moments when you silence the voice of doubt, when you get back up after falling, when you push forward even though no one is cheering you on. Those moments matter. They shape you. They prepare you for everything you are destined to become. In this episode we will explore the best strategies needed to fight for the future that you desire. The question is not whether the fight is hard—it is whet...
Published: Sep 15, 2025Duration: 21:17
In It to Win It

S1E208 - In It to Win It

Life is not a halfhearted endeavor. To truly succeed—whether in your career, your relationships, your purpose, or your personal growth—you can’t just dip your toe in the water. You have to dive in. You have to be committed, focused, and willing to give your all. That is what it means to be in it to win it.Too often, people approach their dreams casually. They say they want success, but when challenges arise, they back down. They wish for change, but they aren’t willing to work for it. They hope for breakthroughs, but they’re...
Published: Sep 13, 2025Duration: 20:00
The Power of Gratitude

S1E207 - The Power of Gratitude

Hey there, beautiful souls! This week We’ll explore why gratitude is so much more than just saying "thank you," discuss the common obstacles that hold us back from a grateful mindset, and share actionable strategies to cultivate this powerful spirit. We'll be honest about the moments when it's hard to be grateful, but also celebrate the immense clarity, peace, and happiness that emerges from this profound practice.
Published: Sep 6, 2025Duration: 20:00
 Treasures & Self Restoration

S1E206 - Treasures & Self Restoration

Hey there, beautiful souls! This week we are focusing on self restoration. What if everything you thought you lost still had the potential to be restored, renewed, and revived? On this episode we will explore how to recognize the value within you. We will get real and raw, about understanding your ability to rediscover your purpose, faith, joy, and treasures in life. The treasures of confidence, love, and purpose has always been within you; now is the time to rediscover what you truly desire.
Published: Aug 29, 2025Duration: 21:19
A Fresh New Attitude

S1E205 - A Fresh New Attitude

Hey there, beautiful souls! Today, we're talking about something that can literally change everything for you. It’s a fresh new attitude! Every new season of life brings us a choice: we can carry forward the weight of yesterday, or we can step into today with a renewed perspective. When we shift our attitude, even slightly, we can change the trajectory of our lives in remarkable ways.You have the power to reset, refresh, and renew at any time. The past does not define you, and the future is not fixed. With a fresh new attitude, you ca...
Published: Aug 24, 2025Duration: 21:06
Brighter Days Are Ahead - Finding Joy and Happiness

S1E204 - Brighter Days Are Ahead - Finding Joy and Happiness

Hey there beautiful souls! Your brighter days are not a promise from the universe; they are a result of your courage, your intentionality, and your unwavering belief in your own capacity to heal and to shine. You have already survived so much, and that is proof of your incredible strength. Now, it's time to start actively building the reality you deserve.The raw, honest truth is that sometimes, you can't just wait for the clouds to part. Sometimes, you have to be the one to actively change your course, to pivot, and to chase the sunshine. A...
Published: Aug 23, 2025Duration: 16:17
5 Habits That Will Change Your Life

S1E203 - 5 Habits That Will Change Your Life

Today we are exploring the five key habits that can change your life! We will get real about the process to transform your outlook, sharpen your focus, strengthen your confidence, and bring you closer to the life you imagine for yourself! By the time you finish this episode you’ll not only understand these habits—you’ll have the tools to make them a natural part of your everyday life.The journey to a better you doesn’t start next year, or next month, or even tomorrow. It starts now—with the decision to embrace just one habit that...
Published: Aug 22, 2025Duration: 20:00
The Marathon Continues: Finish What You Started Even When Things Get Tough

S1E202 - The Marathon Continues: Finish What You Started Even When Things Get Tough

Life is not a sprint. It’s not about quick wins, shortcuts, or instant gratification. It’s a marathon—demanding patience, endurance, resilience, and the grit to keep moving forward even when your legs are heavy, your spirit feels weary, and the finish line seems far away.The Marathon Continues is a reminder that the journey toward your dreams, your healing, your purpose, and your growth is not meant to be easy—it’s meant to shape you. Every challenge you face, every setback you encounter, every moment you want to quit is an opportunity to build the streng...
Published: Aug 16, 2025Duration: 20:04
You Hold The Power: Awaken Confidence, Break Limits, and Step Fully Into Who You’re Meant to Be

S1E201 - You Hold The Power: Awaken Confidence, Break Limits, and Step Fully Into Who You’re Meant to Be

There comes a moment in life when you get tired of waiting—for approval, for the right time, for someone else to see your worth. And then, something shifts. You stop asking for permission. You stop doubting your voice. You stop shrinking. You look in the mirror and realize the truth that changes everything: you’ve had the power all along.You Hold The Power is your invitation to stop playing small. To stop talking yourself out of dreams you were born to live. This episode is about what happens when you stop second-guessing your strength and fina...
Published: Aug 2, 2025Duration: 20:21