All About The Joy

Carmen Lezeth Suarez
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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.

  1. Birthright Citizenship, Supreme Court Tensions, and the Politics of Hypocrisy

    2D AGO

    Birthright Citizenship, Supreme Court Tensions, and the Politics of Hypocrisy

    In this episode, we start with a little travel fatigue and crowd overload before diving straight into the Supreme Court’s latest hearing on birthright citizenship. We break down the 14th Amendment’s language, the history behind “subject to the jurisdiction,” and the arguments being made to restrict citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents. We look at the legal precedent, the potential fallout, and the real‑world consequences of creating a stateless underclass in America. From there, we talk about the political hypocrisy surrounding anti‑immigrant rhetoric, the Kristi Noem scandal, and the halted White House ballroom project that sparked its own wave of outrage. We also touch on Trump’s attacks on Bruce Springsteen, the cultural obsession with “the hottest country,” and a Supreme Court decision striking down Colorado’s ban on talk‑based conversion therapy for minors. The conversation centers on empathy, harm, and the human impact behind these policies. We wrap with genuine excitement for NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission — because sometimes you need a little joy and wonder to balance out the chaos. 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.

    47 min
  2. What I Learned When I Finally Understood My Brain: Living With Aphantasia

    6D AGO

    What I Learned When I Finally Understood My Brain: Living With Aphantasia

    In this episode of the Carmen Talk: Know Thyself series, I share something I’ve never talked about publicly: I have aphantasia — a cognitive variation where the mind doesn’t create visual images. I discovered this in 2016, and it completely changed how I understand myself, my learning style, my memory, and the way I move through the world.  I get into what aphantasia actually is, how it shows up in everyday life, why meditation and visualization never worked for me, and how understanding this difference helped me stop blaming myself for things I simply process differently. I also walk through the pros, the challenges, and the surprising strengths that come with having a non‑visual mind. This episode is ultimately about self‑knowledge — learning how your brain works, honoring your wiring, and seeing your differences as part of your design, not a flaw. When you understand yourself clearly, life gets easier, boundaries get cleaner, and everything makes more sense. At the end of the day, 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.

    25 min
  3. The Week Everyone Lost Their Damn Minds

    MAR 27

    The Week Everyone Lost Their Damn Minds

    This week felt like a masterclass in incompetence, and Andrea and I have… thoughts. From Tulsi Gabbard insisting her literal job isn’t her job, to RFK Jr. resurrecting a food pyramid no one has used in 15 years, to Speaker Mike Johnson inventing an award just to soothe a fragile ego — the bar somehow keeps dropping and they keep finding new floors beneath it. We talk about the shamelessness, the grift, the erosion of basic standards, and what it means to watch people in power proudly refuse to do the work. And then, because the chaos isn’t limited to politics, we pivot into Hollywood’s renewed obsession with extreme thinness and why the culture seems determined to sprint backward. It’s exasperation, clarity, and a little bit of laughter — because if we don’t laugh at the absurdity of it all, we’ll lose our own damn minds too. Please, pull up a chair, sit with us and let's walk on through it together...  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
  4. Stop Looking for the Five Steps - Start Looking at Yourself

    MAR 22

    Stop Looking for the Five Steps - Start Looking at Yourself

    In this Carmen Talk, I get honest about why the self‑help industry keeps selling “five easy steps” while real life keeps proving there are none. Love, joy, relationships, purpose — none of it comes from a formula. It comes from knowing yourself, asking the hard questions, and being willing to see where you’re lying to yourself or avoiding the work.  I talk about why love feels magical at first, why every relationship eventually requires effort, and why trusting your own lived experience matters more than any guru’s blueprint. I share what I learned growing up in other people’s homes, watching real relationships behind closed doors, and how that shaped my understanding of connection, boundaries, and authenticity.  If you’ve ever felt pressured to “fix” yourself through someone else’s method, this episode is a reminder that you already know more than you think. The work isn’t about loving yourself — it’s about knowing yourself. And once you do, the rest starts to make sense.  At the end of the day, 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.

    20 min
  5. War Crimes, Chávez Allegations, Cuba Fallout, and the Student Loan Rage Cycle

    MAR 20

    War Crimes, Chávez Allegations, Cuba Fallout, and the Student Loan Rage Cycle

    Viewer Feedback, War Headlines, César Chávez Allegations, and Student Loan Anger Carmen and Andrea open the episode by talking through viewer reactions to last week’s history‑heavy conversation with Kenny Morris — what worked, what didn’t, and how they’re thinking about guests going forward without adding unnecessary editing chaos. They remind listeners they’re not journalists, but they read, they pay attention, and they want their audience to double‑check everything for themselves.  From there, they move into a fast run of major headlines: the Capitol Hill memorial for children killed in a U.S. strike that almost no lawmakers attended, Democrats calling the strike a war crime, Senate escalation talk, a potential $200B Pentagon request, Israel–Iran retaliation and oil price spikes, and deaths in the West Bank. They also dig into Trump‑era incompetence, the way the Epstein files are being used as distraction, and a new report accusing César Chávez of sexual abuse and the debate over removing honors in his name. Carmen and Andrea then shift to the U.S. sanctions tied to Cuba’s power crisis before closing with a heated, grounded conversation about predatory student loans, forgiveness disparities, and why compassion has to come before judgment. 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
  6. Re‑Air: Frederick Douglass - Legacy, Truth, and Liberation with Kenneth Morris

    MAR 15

    Re‑Air: Frederick Douglass - Legacy, Truth, and Liberation with Kenneth Morris

    In this episode of the Private Lounge, we are re-airing an episode of our latest show, Culture & Consequence.  We don't normally have interviews in C&C, but this week was a special circumstance. So, for our Private Lounge viewers - enjoy!   On Culture & Consequence, Episode 25 -  Carmen and Andrea sit down with Kenneth B. Morris Jr., a direct descendant of Frederick Douglass, for a clear and compelling conversation about legacy, truth, and the ongoing fight for liberation. Morris shares what most people never learn about Douglass, the essential role of Anna Murray Douglass, and why understanding real history matters now more than ever.  They explore Douglass’s global impact, his mastery of photography, the whitewashing of American history, and the urgent work of confronting modern slavery through education. Morris also reflects on Douglass’s relevance in today’s political climate and what his ancestor’s words can teach us about dissent, activism, and the responsibility we carry forward.  If you care about history, justice, or the stories that shape our understanding of this country, this conversation offers clarity and depth.  Links of interest:  Hijacking Frederick Douglass - How conservatives exploit his legacy for political and ideological gain https://kbmjr.substack.com/p/hijacking-frederick-douglass Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives:  https://fdfi.org/ More about Kenny:  www.kennethbmorrisjr.com 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.

    51 min
  7. Frederick Douglass: Legacy, Truth, and Liberation - A Conversation with Kenneth B. Morris Jr.

    MAR 13

    Frederick Douglass: Legacy, Truth, and Liberation - A Conversation with Kenneth B. Morris Jr.

    In this episode of Culture & Consequence, Carmen and Andrea sit down with Kenneth B. Morris Jr., a direct descendant of Frederick Douglass, for a powerful conversation about legacy, truth, and the ongoing fight for liberation. Morris shares personal insight into Douglass’s life, the often‑erased contributions of Anna Murray Douglass, and why understanding real history — not the sanitized version — is essential to our present moment. The discussion moves from Douglass’s global impact and mastery of photography, to the whitewashing of American history, to the urgent work of combating modern slavery through education. Morris also reflects on Douglass’s relevance in today’s political climate and what his ancestor’s words can teach us about dissent, activism, and the responsibility we carry forward. This is an educational, deeply human conversation about where we come from, what we’ve inherited, and what liberation truly requires. 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
  8. Know Thyself: The Three Truths That Change Everything

    MAR 8

    Know Thyself: The Three Truths That Change Everything

    “Love yourself” is everywhere — but most people don’t actually know what it means. In this Carmen Talk, I break down why the real work isn’t about loving yourself first… it’s about knowing yourself. Because when you truly know who you are, the love part takes care of itself. In this episode, I walk through three practical ways to start knowing yourself — not in a self‑help, fluffy way, but in a grounded, real‑life way that actually changes how you move through the world: 1. Know your strengths and weaknesses How understanding both sides of yourself reshapes your confidence, your choices, and your relationships. 2. Know how people perceive you vs. what’s actually true Why perception is only the “tip of the iceberg,” and how the real story — the work, the foundation, the history — lives underneath. 3. Know your patterns, not your stories Your story explains you. Your patterns define you. Once you see the difference, everything shifts. This episode is for anyone who’s tired of the vague “love yourself” advice and wants something real, actionable, and honest. Know yourself deeply, and self‑love becomes a byproduct — not a chore. 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
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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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  • Creator
    Carmen Lezeth Suarez
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    267
  • Rating
    Explicit
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