On today's solo episode, Alessandra answers some questions from IG about confidence, dating and the Tik Tok ban! Later in the episode Billi finally joins the show! Alessandra and Billi talk about when they first met, he answers some listener questions and they both talk about what they look forward to in parenthood.

We want your input so message Alessandra on IG @vibinwithabg and make sure to visit us @vibinandkindathrivin!

Thank you to our sponsors!

Earnin: Download Earnin in the Google play or Apple app store.

Type in VIBIN under PODCAST. See EarnIn.com/TOS for details

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Alessandra is excited to reconstruct the show with you all looking for your input on guests you'd like to see and topics you would like to hear about. Then we hear Alessandra's version of the Coffee With My Younger Self trend, inspiring her to lay to rest a version of who she is. Spill the tea is coming in hot with questions about the roommate stage and telling your friend their new partne flirted with them!

We want your input so message Alessandra on IG@vibinwithabg and make sure to visit us@vibinandkindathrivin!

Thank you to our sponors!

Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at Shopify.com/vibin

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin', I'm joined by YouTuber and host of Toni Bryanne TV Podcast and The Decision Podcast; Toni Bryanne, for a no-filter deep dive into the chaos of modern life.

We're talking everything from the rise (and fall) of ethical journalism in the age of Al to why Gen Alpha can't read, and how misinformation is warping our collective empathy. We get into the Sydney Sweeney bathwater situation, the oversexualization of women in media, and whether it's possible to reclaim power through sex work or if the marketing is just getting lazy.

Plus, we're going in on modern dating, emotional unavailability, choosing peace over partnerships, and why women in their 30s are living their best, most intentional lives. And of course, we wrap with a Spill the Tea that had both of us yelling "drop him off at his mom's!" If you've ever felt like you're changing faster than the world can keep up, this one's for you.

Subscribe to Toni's Channel

Follow Toni On Instagram

To write in your own Spill The Tea For Therapy submission email

Alessandra at vibinandkindathrivin@gmail.com.

Follow Alessandra @vibinwithabg

To support the show please check out the sponsors!

Earnin': Download Earnin today on the google play and apple app

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Alessandra is feeling all the zen. Coming off a much needed cabin weekend Alessandra shares the menty b experience that lead her to the cabin in the first place. Later into the episode Alessandra shares a statistic about married women that is really shocking! As always you spilled the scorching hot tea with submissions about in laws, distant friends, career moves and more Alessandra is giving all the advice. To write in your Spill The Tea For Therapy Submissions email us at vibinandkindathrivin@gmail.com for all the toxic bestie advice.

Follow Alessandra to keep up in real time!

To support the show please check out the sponsors!

Shopify: Start your $1 a month trial period at shopify.com/vibin

NPR: Check out the Life Kit podcast by NPR

Progressive: Get your auto quote today at progressive.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alessandra is answering all your pressing questions today!

Follow Alessandra @vibinwithabg

To support the show please check out the sponsors!

NPR: Check out the lifekit podcast by NPR

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Alessandra is catching us up on her recent trip to Kentucky that started with a hellacious turn of events. She encountered an unexpected guest at her Airbnb and also talks about her recent life changing hair journey. All in all, this episode is filled with lots of girl talk, including what to do if your friend is not reaching out enough!

To write in your own Spill The Tea For Therapy submission email Alessandra at vibinandkindathrivin@gmail.com.

Follow Alessandra @vibinwithabg

To support the show please check out the sponsors!

Earnin': Download Earnin today on the google play and apple app stores.

Shopify: Start your $1 a month trial period at shopify.com/vibin

Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions at rocketmoney.com/vibin

NPR: Check out the lifekit podcast by NPR

Progressive: Get your auto quote today at progressive.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clear, direct communication, reciprocity, and adult friendships are the theme of this solo catch-up. Alessandra gets honest about recognizing patterns (hello, boundaries!), pulling back when there’s no reciprocity, and why you don’t owe anyone a 24/7 version of you. We dig into millennial money shame (renting vs. buying in 2025), dating after divorce when you have kids, and the grief that comes when friendships shift as loved ones enter the “mom era.” Plus: fall fragrance layering with pistachio lotion, dark-academia book recs, and cozy TV/book adaptations to binge.

Books mentioned: The Secret History (Donna Tartt), The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches (Sangu Mandanna), Educated (Tara Westover).

To write in your own Spill The Tea For Therapy submission email Alessandra at vibinandkindathrivin@gmail.com.

Follow Alessandra @vibinwithabg

To support the show please check out the sponsors!

Progressive: get your auto insurance quote at progressive.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus-size supermodel and body-positivity advocate Tess Holliday joins Alessandra to talk representation in fashion, practicing body neutrality, eating-disorder recovery, mental health, motherhood, dating while plus-size (and queer), and building real community in an algorithm-obsessed world. We get into setting boundaries online, handling trolls with compassion (and clapbacks), finding confidence through action, protecting your inner child, and why third spaces matter. Tess also shares the heart behind her new teen/tween book, Take Up Space, Y’all: Your Bold & Bright Guide to Self-Love, packed with expert insights, prompts, and practical tools for navigating social media, friendships, and body image. If you’ve ever felt “too much” or “not enough,” this one’s your soft place to land.

Buy Take Up Space Y'all

Follow Tess on instagram and tik tok

To write in your own Spill The Tea For Therapy submission email Alessandra at vibinandkindathrivin@gmail.com.

Follow Alessandra @vibinwithabg

To support the show please check out the sponsors!

Earnin': Download Earnin today on the google play and apple app stores.

Shopify: Start your $1 a month trial period at shopify.com/vibin

Progressive: Get your auto quote today at progressive.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.