Why Kindness Is My Greatest Act of Strength.

Life has thrown some heavy curveballs lately. And instead of letting them harden me, I’ve been leaning on kindness.



This is my final Madame After Midnight episode before a short break — but soon, you’ll find me on The Madame Donut vlog, sharing my journey as I get back on the road, technically houseless, how I’m turning a painful move into an opportunity to help a friend, and circle back to what truly matters.

In this episode, I talk about:



- How kindness became my therapy


- The true cost (and reward) of being kind


- Choosing compassion over retaliation


- Why kindness is strength in disguise

Whether you’re facing conflict, burnout, or just need a reminder to keep your heart open you’re not alone.

💬 What’s your take — is kindness a strength or a weakness? Comment below!

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What’s the point of chasing my goals?In this episode of Madame After Midnight, I open up about something real:While packing up my apartment recently, to start anew, again -- I hit an emotional wall. I found myself sobbing — not just from exhaustion, but from grief. Grief over goals I felt I couldn't reach, over dreams I poured my soul into that now feel like they're slipping away.For years, I believed Donut Dynamite! was my destiny. I embraced the Madame Donut identity so fully that I even legally changed my name. But I kept hitting a wall, one broken lead to another, which has left me feeling defeated. And as my ability to keep that business afloat dwindled, so did my sense of purpose — or so I thought.In the midst of that quiet breakdown, I was reminded:My donuts were never the purpose. They were just the expression of it.The real purpose was joy, creativity, kindness, community, and keeping the hope alive for me and others -- and those things live in me, with or without a storefront.This episode is for anyone who feels like their dreams are crumbling, for anyone redefining their identity, and for anyone needing a reminder that you are *so much more* than your job, your productivity, or your plans.In this episode, we’ll unpack:* Why goals without purpose can feel empty* How to reconnect with your deeper "why"* How purpose sustains you through every setback, reinvention, and detour✨ This one’s from my heart. I hope it helps you reconnect with yours.Subscribe for more late-night reflections.☕ Support the podcast: [ko-fi.com/madamedonut](https://ko-fi.com/madamedonut)#PurposeVsGoals #MadameAfterMidnight #HealingOutLoud #SelfDiscovery #ReinventionMadame After Midnight Season2 Ep10Goals vs Purpose

Maui will always be home, but this visit has reminded me of something deeper: to move forward, I have to let go — of the version of me that started here, of connections that no longer fit, and of a chapter that shaped me in every way. This trip to Maui brought back memories, friendships, and feelings I didn’t know I needed to process. It reminded me that holding on too tightly to the past can weigh me down.

This episode is about embracing bittersweet goodbyes with gratitude, even when it hurts. Growth isn’t linear. It’s circular. And sometimes the only way to honor where you’ve been is to step into what’s next.

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Why Do Adult Bullies Pick You? (And How Do You Stop Them?)Bullying doesn’t stop with age. It grows up, gets quieter, and hides behind passive-aggression, micromanagement, control, and gaslighting.In this episode of Madame After Midnight, I’m getting personal — because like many of you, I’ve been on the receiving end of adult bullying. And I know how confusing and isolating it can feel.We’re covering:The psychology of adult bulliesEmotional manipulation, control, and toxic power playsWhy certain people become targets and how to build quiet defenseWhat bullies really need (and why you shouldn't give it to them)This is your gentle wake-up call — and your reminder that their behavior says more about them than it ever will about you.🎧 Listen now. You deserve peace.#EmotionalAbuse #PsychologyOfBullies #HealingOutLoud #Boundaries

Let Them Misunderstand You -- The Power of Letting Go.We’ve all been there — explaining ourselves into exhaustion, justifying ourselves as if it needs a presentation, a mood board, and a peace treaty. Stop chasing closure and let go without that “final word”.This episode of Madame After Midnight is about reclaiming your power through silence — the kind that follows a firm, clean “No.” Period. The End.

We’re talking:- Why “No” is a full sentence (and a powerful one at that)- Why closure is often just control in disguise- The mental drain of trying to explain yourself to people already committed to misunderstanding you- Letting go without needing a final conversationThis week on Madame After Midnight, I’m letting go of the pressure to explain myself — and maybe you’ll feel empowered to take this as your cue to unsubscribe from difficult people, drama, and reclaim your voice — one boundary at a time.🎙️Real talk. Real strength. Real boundaries.And yes... I finally launched my Ko-fi page 🥰If you are enjoying the podcast and want to fuel my mission to keep creating while moving through major life transitions, visit:👉 https://ko-fi.com/madamedonutIt’s a no-cost way to support me by liking, commenting, and sharing this episode.Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss our next talk!I appreciate you! 💛#NoIsASentence #BoundariesAreSexy #MadameAfterMidnight #LetThemMisunderstandYou #PodcastWithTeeth #HealingOutLoud

Stop People-Pleasing: Here’s What Happens When You Don’tWhat actually happens when you stop twisting yourself into a human pretzel just to keep the peace?In this episode of Madame After Midnight, I talk about what it really feels like to let go of being “for everyone.” Not everyone’s going to get you. Some will misread you, shrink you, or flat-out not vibe with your joy. But guess what? That’s not your job to fix. I share some stories (and a few scars), a little philosophy, and a whole lotta freedom — for anyone who’s ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or just plain misunderstood.✨ Let them misunderstand you. You were never meant to be mass-produced. Find the joy in not being for everyone!Watch and 🎧 Listen in if you:Are tired of walking on eggshellsNeed a reminder that your light is not negotiableWant to feel strong in your “nope, not for you” era—🌀 Like what you hear?Subscribe for more soulful, spicy episodes every Monday.Leave a review if this one lit something up in you.And send it to a friend who gets you 💌#MadameAfterMidnight #StopPeoplePleasing #SpiritualGlowUp #TooMuchAndProud #YouTubePodcast #AuthenticLiving

You Can Start Over Again (And Again)

What do you do when life keeps falling apart before you can even catch your breath?

In this episode, I share the real, raw truth of starting over — not once, but multiple times — through wildfires, heartbreak, creative shifts, and misjudgments that weren’t mine to carry.

I left Maui shortly after the devastating Lahaina fire… rebuilt my life on the road with nothing but donuts, dreams, and grit… then found a dream job cooking in this house with a beautiful vegetable garden in Malibu — only for a wildfire to claim that too.

And still… I’m here.

We talk about what it really means to begin again. How to choose your peace when others misjudge your worth. And why reinvention isn’t failure — it’s freedom.

✦ For the ones rebuilding in silence.


✦ For the strong women who won’t apologize for thriving.


✦ For the creatives who are tired… but not done.

💬 What’s something you’ve had to start over from? Share in the comments — let’s hold each other in the ashes and the bloom.

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I’m speaking directly to anyone who’s ever been misjudged, misunderstood, or painted into someone else’s story.

Welcome to Madame After Midnight — the podcast where we talk life, loss, resilience, and the persistent pursuit of sustainable happiness.This episode is about perception — how people decide who you are before you’ve even spoken.It’s about what happens when others try to write your narrative… and how to reclaim your own pen to write your own.✨ We talk:Why people project their fears onto othersHow to protect your joy and peaceThe power of reframing and sacred rebellionTurning frustration into creation — with love, with cooking, with truthIf you’ve ever been mislabeled or boxed in by someone else’s assumptions, this episode is for you.🌀 Let them project.You? You protect — your light, your truth, your future.🎧 Listen in, breathe deep, and circle back to what matters most.And if this resonates, share it with someone else who might need a reminder of their own power. 💛🔔 Subscribe for more late-night soul talks.🗣 Drop your reflections in the comments. Let’s build something healing, together.#MadameAfterMidnight #ItsNotMeItsYou #SelfWorth #Reframing #SoulfulResistance #PodcastTherapy #LateNightTalks