All About The Joy

Carmen Lezeth Suarez

All About The Joy is a weekly hang-out with friends in the neighborhood! We share insight, advice, funny-isms and we choose to always try and find the positive, the silver lining, the "light" in all of it. AATJ comes from the simple concept that at the end of the day we all want to have more JOY than not. So, this is a cool place to unwind, have a laugh and share some time with friends!   Watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth.

  1. The Manifestation Lie: What They Don’t Want You To Know

    1d ago

    The Manifestation Lie: What They Don’t Want You To Know

    Today I fell down a YouTube rabbit hole looking for inspiration and instead found a flood of AI‑generated “life coaching” nonsense — the same recycled promises about manifesting, “like attracts like,” and pseudo‑science dressed up as truth. I talk about why these ideas are harmful, why people end up blaming themselves for things outside their control, and what real change actually looks like in a human life. I share some of my own experiences — growing up without parents, learning to observe people, quitting smoking, and figuring out how to build a life step by step — not through magical thinking, but through clarity, timing, environment, and action. This episode is about the difference between hope and fantasy, and why you don’t need to “manifest” a life… you need to participate in it. If this episode brought you a little joy, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone who might need it. As always, remember it really is All About The Joy. Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.   You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth  You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481 Editing by Team A-J Host, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.

    28 min
  2. Masculinity Isn’t the Problem - The Definition Is

    4d ago

    Masculinity Isn’t the Problem - The Definition Is

    In this episode of Culture and Consequence, Andrea and I dive into the latest flare‑up around “toxic masculinity” — from Scott Galloway’s outdated framing to Dr. Mike’s defensive stumble online — and why the real issue isn’t men themselves, but the broken structure of what we’ve been taught masculinity is supposed to be. We talk about performance vs. authenticity, why vulnerability is strength, and how rigid gender expectations shape everything from politics to media to the way power is abused in this country. From the MAGA obsession with faux‑toughness to the collapse of journalistic institutions like 60 Minutes, we connect the dots between gender, ego, media capture, and the erosion of our moral core. And yes, we even detour into Ivanka Trump “discovering” an island — because of course we do. It’s messy, honest, funny, and very us. If this episode brought you a little joy, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone who might need it. As always, remember it really is All About The Joy. Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.   You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth  You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481 Editing by Team A-J Host, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.

    43 min
  3. Worked for the Ultra‑Wealthy… Here’s What They Don’t Want You to Know

    May 31

    Worked for the Ultra‑Wealthy… Here’s What They Don’t Want You to Know

    In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what wealth really does to people. After years of working for ultra‑wealthy families — old‑money, new‑money, almost‑billionaires, and the ones who think they built everything themselves — I’ve seen the patterns up close. The isolation. The power trips. The loss of perspective. And the moments when money becomes a shield instead of a tool. I also break down the recent Jeff Bezos interviews and explain why the way he talks about taxes is so misleading. Not from a financial‑guru standpoint, but from the lived reality of someone who’s watched how wealth actually works behind the scenes. This isn’t a rant. It’s a reality check — about money, power, and the stories we tell ourselves about success. And it’s also about the people who get it right: the Dolly Partons, the Sara Blakelys, the ones who stay grounded and generous no matter how high they climb. If you’ve ever wondered what the ultra‑wealthy are really like, or why money changes people the way it does, this one’s worth your time. If this episode brought you a little joy, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone who might need it. As always, remember it really is All About The Joy. Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.   You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth  You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481 Editing by Team A-J Host, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.

    35 min
  4. May 29

    Not Pro‑Abortion: The Conversation Twist and the Lies We Inherited

    This week on Culture and Consequence, Andrea and I show up grumpy, caffeinated, and absolutely done — which means it’s the perfect time to talk about abortion myths, political delusion, and the stories we were raised to believe about America. We start with the hill I’ll die on: being pro‑choice does not mean being pro‑abortion. As I say in the episode, “People on the right believe that we get our nails done in the morning… and then later that afternoon we go get an abortion” — and we break down why that fantasy is both dangerous and insulting. From there, we get into late‑term abortion realities, Planned Parenthood, and why medical decisions belong to women, their doctors, and nobody else. Andrea reminds us that “the vast, vast, vast majority of abortions after viability are wanted pregnancies with medical complications.” Then we shift into the bigger picture: the myths we grew up with — the Founding Fathers, the “melting pot,” the American Dream, and the belief that hard work alone can save you. We talk Tulsa, Rosewood, banned books, civics education, and why so many of us had to learn our own country’s history outside the classroom. And yes, we go in on billionaires, media capture, political cults, and why the Supreme Court has lost the plot. If you’re tired, frustrated, or trying to make sense of the mess, pull up a chair. We’re right there with you. If this episode brought you a little joy, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone who might need it. As always, remember it really is All About The Joy. Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.   You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth  You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481 Editing by Team A-J Host, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.

    50 min
  5. Why I Said ‘I’m Not Black’ and What I Meant

    May 24

    Why I Said ‘I’m Not Black’ and What I Meant

    In this episode, I share a childhood story that shaped how I understand race, identity, and the language we use to describe ourselves. What started as an innocent moment between two little girls turned into years of confusion — not because I didn’t know who I was, but because I didn’t yet have the words. I talk about the difference between race, ethnicity, and culture, why those distinctions matter, and how misunderstandings around them still shape our conversations today. This isn’t about blame — it’s about clarity, compassion, and learning to see the systems we’re all moving through. If you’ve ever struggled to explain your identity, or wondered why these conversations feel so charged, this one might give you a new way to think about it. Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.   You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth  You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481 Editing by Team A-J Host, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.

    23 min
  6. Mark Cuban, Billionaires, and the $1.7B Outrage: Culture, Consequence & Chaos

    May 22

    Mark Cuban, Billionaires, and the $1.7B Outrage: Culture, Consequence & Chaos

    This week on Culture and Consequence, Andrea and I show up sick, tired, irritated, and absolutely done — which means it’s the perfect time to talk about billionaires, state‑run media, and the slow‑motion collapse of American democracy. Happy Thursday. We start with Stephen Colbert’s final show on CBS and why his removal should terrify anyone who cares about free speech. Then we get into Mark Cuban standing next to Donald Trump like a confused extra in his own downfall. Spoiler: if you’re a billionaire, you didn’t “earn” it — and yes, I’m still dying on that hill. We also break down the absolutely unhinged $1.776 billion “Anti‑Weaponization Fund” settlement — a taxpayer‑funded slush pile dressed up as patriotism — and why it’s one of the most openly corrupt moves we’ve seen yet. And that’s saying something. Plus: why we named the show Culture and Consequence, why politics is doing you whether you “do politics” or not, and why your local elections matter more than you think. If you’re overwhelmed, angry, exhausted, or just trying to understand what the hell is happening in this country, pull up a chair. We’re right there with you. If this episode brought you a little joy, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone who might need it. As always, remember it really is All About The Joy. Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.   You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth  You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481 Editing by Team A-J Host, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.

    45 min
  7. May 17

    Why I Celebrate My Birthday Like It’s a National Holiday

    In this Carmen Talk, I’m diving into a topic we all pretend to joke about but secretly stress over — aging. And you know me, I’m not here to sugarcoat anything or pretend I’ve got it all figured out. I’m just sharing the truth of how I got here. I talk about why birthdays have always felt like a blessing to me, how growing up without consistent adults shaped the way I see time, and what it meant to lose my mom when she was only 49. Those early years taught me something I didn’t even understand until much later: getting older is the goal. We also get into the fun stuff — the stages of life we celebrate, the ones we dread, why women get hit with so much negativity around aging, and why I actually feel calmer, more grounded, and more myself now than I ever did in my 20s or 30s. There’s even a little Star Trek wisdom in here because… well, it’s me. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at your own birthday or felt that little panic when someone asks your age, this episode might give you a different way to look at it — lighter, kinder, and a whole lot more joyful. If this episode brought you a little joy, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone who might need it. And remember, it really is All About the Joy. Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.   You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth  You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481 Editing by Team A-J Host, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.

    26 min
  8. What’s Really Going On With China, Taiwan, and White America

    May 15

    What’s Really Going On With China, Taiwan, and White America

    In this episode of Culture and Consequence, Carmen and Andrea dive into the messy, confusing, and often misunderstood politics of China and Taiwan — breaking it down in plain language for anyone who’s ever wondered what the drama is really about. From the history of the Chinese Civil War to Taiwan’s global power as the world’s leading chip manufacturer, Carmen lays out the basics with her signature clarity and humor. From there, the conversation shifts into the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court’s latest gutting of Section 2, and the uncomfortable truth about race, power, and fear in America. Carmen and Andrea talk openly about white supremacy, political gerrymandering, and why so many people still refuse to confront the country’s history — and its present. It’s honest, fiery, funny, and painfully real. If you’re trying to make sense of the world right now, this episode is for you. If this episode brought you a little joy, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone who might need it. As always, remember it really is All About The Joy. Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.   You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth  You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481 Editing by Team A-J Host, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.

    48 min

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All About The Joy is a weekly hang-out with friends in the neighborhood! We share insight, advice, funny-isms and we choose to always try and find the positive, the silver lining, the "light" in all of it. AATJ comes from the simple concept that at the end of the day we all want to have more JOY than not. So, this is a cool place to unwind, have a laugh and share some time with friends!   Watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth.

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