The UpLift Pod

The UpLift Pod

Get uplifted with Tessa Zavala and Cy Herrera—two attorneys redefining what it means to live, heal, and grow on your own terms. Through honest conversations, bold perspectives, and real-life stories, they unpack mental health, personal growth, and liberation—challenging the narratives that keep us stuck and offering new ways forward. This is your space to question the rules, unlearn the pressure, and step into a more whole, empowered version of yourself. No burnout. No perfection. Just real growth.

  1. Jun 14

    ✨ Darling, Remember Who You Were Before the World Tried to Shrink You

    Hey babe, can we talk for a minute? When was the last time you did something just because it made you happy? Not because it was productive. Not because it looked good on LinkedIn. Not because it checked a box or moved you closer to some imaginary finish line. Just because it brought you joy. Somewhere along the way, a lot of us got bamboozled into believing that being a responsible adult meant abandoning the very things that made us feel alive. We traded curiosity for caution, wonder for worry, and play for endless to-do lists. And frankly? That's a terrible deal. In this episode, we invite you to remember who you were before everyone had an opinion about how you should dress, act, love, work, dream, and exist. Before somebody convinced you that being "sensible" was more important than being yourself. We're talking about reconnecting with your inner child—not in a cheesy, kumbaya kind of way—but in a "hold up, that little girl actually knew some things" kind of way. What did she love? What made her lose track of time? What lit her up before the world started telling her to dim her shine? Because here's what we've learned: joy isn't a distraction from your purpose. Joy is often the path back to it! So if you've been waiting for a sign to take the class, start the project, buy the roller skates, dance in your living room, make the art, write the book, plant the garden, or do that thing you've been talking yourself out of for years... Baby, this is your sign 🙌🏽 The world has enough exhausted people trying to be who everyone else wants them to be. What it needs is more people brave and bold enough to be themselves. Let's get back to the good stuff. Your younger self is waiting to play with you. And honey, she's wondering what is taking you so long! ✨💛🎙️

    1h 21m

  2. May 25

    Babe, Just Trust Yourself - You Got This! 🙌🏽

    Everybody’s got advice, babe. Your mama, your ex, your noisy neighbor at the office. That one friend who swears they’re “just being honest.” 🙃 But not all advice is created equal — and not all of it is meant for YOU. In this episode, we’re getting into The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of advice: unsolicited opinions, fear disguised as concern, and why so much of what people tell you is actually a projection of their own limits, wounds, and experiences. Whew. 👀 We’re talking about: ✨ Considering the source before you absorb the message ✨ Learning the difference between wisdom and noise ✨ Why your intuition deserves a seat at the table ✨ How to stop second-guessing yourself every time someone has an opinion ✨ And why trusting yourself might just be the thing that serves you best Because at the end of the day? Nobody has to live your life but you. And sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is: “Thanks… but I’m gonna trust myself on this one.” 💅🏽 So grab your coffee, your journal, or your emotional support water bottle and come hang out. Big sister mode is fully activated in this episode. You got this. 🙌🏽

    5 min

  3. May 13

    You are Magic Darling ✨

    We weren't looking for a podcast partnership, but when kismet came knocking - we said "yes!" This week, we’re diving into the magic of serendipity and why your intuition is a much better guide than any old played out script. We’re talking about why simply being kind to yourself and staying curious about how it is all unfolding is the key. Because life isn't a straight line, honey—enjoy the curves.

    1h 6m

  4. Apr 29

    Sweetie, I Don't Blend, I Shine! ✨

    Stop trying to blend into the background; the lighting is better in the spotlight and you are a star! If the world is a stage, we’re the ones who forgot the script—and we’re better for it. This week, we’re talking about the glory of being the "Black Sheep" and why fitting in is actually just a very boring form of performance art. We discuss how to recognize social power plays and why "I'm not taking feedback right now" is the most powerful sentence in the English language.

    1h 15m

  5. Apr 14

    Bae-bee, You Can't Be Bothered 💁🏽‍♀️

    Let’s be real. Most people are performing conformity and calling it a personality. We’re over it. This episode is a masterclass in reading the room, trusting your gut, and realizing that if someone tries to "gift" you their drama, you don't have to sign for the package. Whether it’s dodging workplace manipulators or finding five minutes of pure, selfish joy, we’re showing you how to live life in the gray area—and feel fabulous doing it. ✨

    1h 28m

  6. Apr 1

    Honey, You Don’t Have to Earn Your Worth 💅

    Somewhere along the way, we were taught that if it doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t count. Yeah… we’re not buying that anymore.   In this episode, we unpack the real roots of hustle culture—from puritanical values to modern-day productivity obsession—and how it’s shaped the way we think about success, worth, and rest.   We’re talking:   Why burnout gets rewarded How we internalize “I should be doing more” And what it actually looks like to grow without running yourself into the ground     Because let’s be clear: You don’t have to suffer to be powerful. You are magic ✨

    1h 21m

  7. Mar 16

    Shine Your Light Boo…You Are Brilliant ✨

    The world tells you to shrink but you are too phenomenal for that! Let's make sure you know it 🙌 Today we shut down all the haters in our heads and lift each other up to the highest heights of our potential. Because your greatness awaits 🤗

    1h 44m

  8. Feb 28

    Hey girl, hey…let’s end this patriarchy! 💁🏽‍♀️

    Every little jab hurts. But you are not alone. Together, we can lift each other up in the small and the big ways until patriarchy silently falls behind us as a relic of the past. We got this!

    1h 35m
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Get uplifted with Tessa Zavala and Cy Herrera—two attorneys redefining what it means to live, heal, and grow on your own terms. Through honest conversations, bold perspectives, and real-life stories, they unpack mental health, personal growth, and liberation—challenging the narratives that keep us stuck and offering new ways forward. This is your space to question the rules, unlearn the pressure, and step into a more whole, empowered version of yourself. No burnout. No perfection. Just real growth.

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  • Creator
    The UpLift Pod
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
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