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. Why Your Expectations Keep Hurting You - Friends

    2d ago

    Why Your Expectations Keep Hurting You - Friends

    What does friendship actually mean, and why do so many of us end up disappointed by the people in our lives? In this episode, I break down how defining friendship for yourself can change everything - your expectations, your boundaries, and your peace. From neighbors who test your goodwill to family members who never quite show up, to the friends who walk with you through the hardest moments, we talk about what mutual goodwill really looks like and why “blood” isn’t the same as relationship. If you’ve ever wondered why certain people keep hurting you - or why some relationships feel effortless—this conversation will help you rethink how you categorize the people in your world and how you show up for yourself first. 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.

    20 min
  2. Mamdani & the World Cup: What This Week Really Showed Us

    4d ago

    Mamdani & the World Cup: What This Week Really Showed Us

    In this episode of Culture & Consequence, Andrea and I dive into “The Mamdani Effect” — how Zohran Mamdani just went three‑for‑three in New York and why his approach is shaking the Democratic establishment. We break down what socialism actually means (and what it doesn’t), why people keep confusing basic public services with communism, and why Mamdani’s model looks a lot more like Germany, New Zealand, and the Scandinavian countries than anything extreme. We also get into the chaos of American politics, the myth of Antifa as an “organization,” the ongoing militarized vibe in D.C., and the generational problem of politicians who refuse to step aside. And yes — we even talk about the World Cup visitors reminding us who Americans really are. 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.

    44 min

  3. Jun 21

    From Beyoncé vs. Taylor to New Edition vs. New Kids -The Music Debate We Didn’t Mean to Have

    This week we’re rewinding to one of our original Friday Night Live episodes from September 2023 — back when the chaos was fresh, the energy was high, and Tony and Rick were already driving me up a wall in the most joyful way possible. In this throwback, we cover everything from “I Love Lucy” (which I tried, I really did), to slapstick comedy, to boy bands, to gospel crossovers, to the eternal Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift media nonsense. We debate what counts as a boy band, why certain comedy stresses me out, and whether Tony or Rick actually listens to any music made after 1998. There’s nostalgia, there’s music talk, there’s generational shade, and of course — there’s Botox honesty, because I refuse to let people lie about what keeps them looking good. It’s classic Friday Night Live: fun, messy, opinionated, and full of the kind of laughter that only happens when friends show up exactly as they are. 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.

    44 min
  4. From Knicks Joy to Juneteenth Facts: The Conversation America Needs to Have

    Jun 19

    From Knicks Joy to Juneteenth Facts: The Conversation America Needs to Have

    This week on Culture & Consequence, Carmen and Andrea ride the emotional rollercoaster of an absolutely wild news cycle — from the pure joy of the Knicks’ historic win and the global excitement of the World Cup, to the stunning fashion moments coming out of the DRC and Ivory Coast. Yes, we talk sports. Yes, we talk fashion. Yes, we talk about the hottest men in football. You’re welcome. But then we shift — because tomorrow is Juneteenth, and there’s no way to honor this week without talking honestly about history, freedom, and why this holiday belongs to all Americans. We break down what Juneteenth actually commemorates, why so many people still misunderstand it, and why acknowledging our real history is the only way forward. And then… the UFC incident at the White House. The disgusting attack on Michelle Obama. The silence from corporations. The long, racist lineage behind calling Black women “men.” We unpack the history, the harm, and the ongoing consequences — with clarity, humor, and zero hesitation. It’s joy, it’s truth, it’s frustration, it’s laughter — it’s exactly what Culture & Consequence does best. 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
  5. What We Carry, Even When We Don’t Talk About It

    Jun 14

    What We Carry, Even When We Don’t Talk About It

    This week always hits me harder than I expect. Four friends I love celebrate birthdays back‑to‑back, and then comes my mother’s birthday — the one day of the year that still stops me in my tracks, even more than holidays or anniversaries. Grief doesn’t follow logic, and it doesn’t care about time. It lingers, it reshapes you, and sometimes it surprises you. In this episode, I talk about the strange ways grief shows up, the memories we carry from childhood, and why letting grief move through us is the only way it doesn’t harden inside us. I also share reflections from Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert — two people who speak about grief with honesty and depth. If you’re grieving someone or something — a person, a pet, a moment in life you didn’t get — you’re not alone. Grief is universal, and when we allow it to breathe, we make room for joy too. If this episode brought you a little joy, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone who might need it. As always, 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.

    24 min
  6. Knicks, Community, and Chaos: Charlie Mattera Unfiltered

    Jun 12

    Knicks, Community, and Chaos: Charlie Mattera Unfiltered

    Charlie Mattera is back, and we go everywhere in this conversation — from Knicks fever and New York’s electric sense of community to the wild state of politics, power, and the people pulling the strings. We talk loyalty, street smarts, the cost of fame, the truth behind “Hillbilly Elegy,” and yes… even aliens. It’s sharp, funny, honest, and completely unfiltered. 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. Other videos with Charlie Mattera:  Resilience and Reinvention in Hollywood https://youtu.be/7Xmv_rgKuDo?si=nnLLCUxu-yPHw6fs A Screenwriter's Tale Of Hollywood Dreams https://youtu.be/EkWWfKFrCV4?si=qIKq2fglGyB1YF8n 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
  7. The Manifestation Lie: What They Don’t Want You To Know

    Jun 7

    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
  8. Masculinity Isn’t the Problem - The Definition Is

    Jun 5

    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
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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
    293
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 All About The Joy
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