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My Body, My Soul: Finding Peace Beyond the Mirror
Kamusta! Viva Fam, Let's get real for a minute. How many of us have spent way too much time staring in the mirror, picking apart every...
Ash Tonee
May 21, 20253 min read


God Mode or Glitch in the Matrix? Mental Health, Religion, and How We Cope Across Generations
What's Up Viva Fam, Let's be real, the connection between what's going on in our heads and what we believe in is… complicated. Like,...
Ash Tonee
May 20, 20253 min read


The Crush Cycle: When Longing for Love Leads You to Unavailable Places
What's Up Viva Fam, It started, as it often does, with admiration. You discover an artist, a performer, someone in the public eye...
Ash Tonee
May 19, 20253 min read


Their Fun with My Kid: The Green-Eyed Monster
Hey Viva Fam, We talk a lot about mom guilt. The endless list of "should haves" and "could haves" that swirl in our minds. But there's...
Ash Tonee
May 18, 20253 min read


Look Up: Why We Still Search the Stars (Even If Science Moved On)
Hey Viva Fam, Let's chat about something a little cosmic, a little human, and maybe a little… complicated. We've all looked up at the...
Ash Tonee
May 17, 20253 min read


Why Am I Always Looking for Someone Else to Tell Me I'm Okay?
Aloha Viva Fam, Ever hit send on a post, share an idea, or even just make a decision, and then find yourself compulsively checking for...
Ash Tonee
May 15, 20255 min read


The Great Genetic Shake-Up: From 89% to a Worldly Blend!
Ciao Viva Fam, Ever feel like your family history is written in your DNA? I know I have! Recently, diving into my own genetic makeup...
Ash Tonee
May 13, 20252 min read


The Shadowy Corners of Fame: Unpacking a Disturbing Conversation
What’s up Viva Fam, Over the past few days, we've delved into some unsettling and complex topics, navigating the murky waters where fame,...
Ash Tonee
May 12, 20254 min read


Something's Not Right? How to Spot the Hidden Signs of Human Trafficking
Hey Viva Fam, Let’s talk about something serious but super important: human trafficking. It sounds like something out of a movie, but...
Ash Tonee
May 12, 20252 min read


Sandwiched: How My Childhood Money Fears Show Up in My Kids' Lost Library Books
What's Up Viva Fam, You know those moments as a parent when you feel completely blindsided by your own history? Like something your kid...
Ash Tonee
May 6, 20254 min read


Craving You, But Serving Crumbs: When Silence Is the Only Feast
Hey Viva Fam, It's a scenario as old as time, yet perpetually confusing: someone shows undeniable interest, perhaps even hints at a deep...
Ash Tonee
May 6, 20253 min read


One Hundred and the Beast
The air in the training facility was a constant, humid reminder of the arena biome they were being prepared for. Sweat plastered Ren's...
Ash Tonee
May 5, 20253 min read


The Love Imposter: Why Attachment Disguised as Love is a Silent Self-Sabotage
Hey Viva Fam, Let's get real for a second. We've all craved connection. It's hardwired into us. But what happens when the thing we think...
Ash Tonee
May 5, 20254 min read


My Brain is Confused (Again): Navigating Cognitive Dissonance in the Digital Age
What's up Viva Fam, Ever feel that knot in your stomach when your actions clash with what you know is right? Or the mental gymnastics...
Ash Tonee
May 3, 20254 min read


Well-Meaning Mayhem - Episode 1 The Cozy Catastrophe
Logline: A peace-loving individual just trying to live their best life navigates a chaotic family whose attempts at "help" and...
Ash Tonee
May 3, 20253 min read


Beyond the Trinkets: Why Unwanted Gifts & Advice Hit Different (And How to Heal)
Hi Viva Fam, Ever feel like the "well-intentioned" actions of people close to you chip away at your peace? Like the gifts you didn't ask...
Ash Tonee
May 3, 20254 min read


The Weight of "Help" That Doesn't Feel Helpful
What's Up Viva Fam, We've all been there, haven't we? That moment when you reach out, expecting a lifeline, a hand up, only to find…...
Ash Tonee
May 2, 20253 min read


The Digital Mirage: Unmasking Online Scams and the Shadow They Cast
Hey Viva Fam, The digital landscape, while connecting us in unprecedented ways, also harbors shadows where predators lurk. Online scams...
Ash Tonee
Apr 30, 20253 min read


Say Goodbye to Tears: Understanding and Managing Tender Headedness in Little Girls or Boys!
Hey Viva Fam, Is brushing your little one's hair a daily battle? Do you dread the cries and struggles that come with every tangle? If so,...
Ash Tonee
Apr 27, 20253 min read


The Blank Spot
The rain in Dunedin in '94 wasn't just water; it felt like the sky was shedding a million tiny, cold needles. Chloe pulled her threadbare...
Ash Tonee
Apr 25, 20258 min read
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