DeepAF

Kandace Ziercher and Riley Merrifield

This is a space where you will come to feel understood, affirmed, and encouraged while being your most vulnerable self. The goal is to leave you inspired and motivated so you are able to elevate to the highest version of yourself.

  1. 03/19/2025

    Ep. 12 of Getting DeepAF: Our Journey with Alcohol- How to Step into a Better Version of Yourself

    In this episode, we share our personal journeys with alcohol. We reflect on how drinking once played a major role in our social lives and identities, driven by peer pressure and the desire for social acceptance. Over time, we both experienced negative effects such as fatigue, anxiety, and feeling stuck, which led us to reconsider our habits. Our decision to cut back stemmed from a desire for better health, improved mental clarity, and more meaningful connections. We openly discuss the challenges we faced by stepping away from alcohol for a period of time, including the struggle to redefine fun without drinking. No one talks about this enough... Rather than being a lecture, we invite you to listen to our personal stories as we reflect on our own relationship with alcohol. We just want those who may be experiencing these thoughts and feelings to know that they are not alone. It took us a lot of time to get to where we are now by understanding happiness truly comes from aligning with what genuinely nourishes your mind, body, and soul.  Never hesitate to reach out to us. We are only a dm, text, or call away! Sending lots of love this Wednesday! Andrew Huberman's Podcast Reference:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ebY3WNejLNbK47emgjd1E?si=hkzR928zRa6dQEEw3AGO9A Follow our socials for daily inspiration and additional support: DeepAF Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/deepaf_/⁠ DeepAF TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@deepaf_⁠ Kandace's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kzierch/?hl=en⁠ Riley's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rileymerrifield/?hl=en

    46 min
  2. 02/26/2025

    Ep. 9 of Getting DeepAF: Solo Episode with Riley- How to Grow Through the Hardest Seasons

    In this solo episode, Riley is opening up about the biggest lessons she has learned over the past eight months—lessons about love, loss, independence, and self-growth. Life has a way of teaching us what we need to know, even when it’s painful, and she wants to share the raw, unfiltered truths that have shaped her into the person she is becoming. She will be talking about her mom’s cancer journey and how it has completely changed her perspective on life, love, and the time we have with the people who mean the most to us. She will also dive into her recent breakup, the heartbreak, the healing, and how she has learned to sit with her emotions instead of running from them. She will share why therapy has been a game-changer, what it really means to follow your dreams, and the power of trusting yourself—even when you're walking alone. This episode is for anyone navigating change, heartbreak, or a season of self-discovery. If you’ve ever questioned your worth, felt stuck in the past, or struggled with letting go, I hope my story reminds you that you are never alone in what you're feeling—and that you have the strength to create something beautiful from it. Follow our socials for daily inspiration and additional support: DeepAF Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/deepaf_/⁠ DeepAF TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@deepaf_⁠ Kandace's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kzierch/?hl=en⁠ Riley's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rileymerrifield/?hl=en

    36 min
4.9
out of 5
11 Ratings

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This is a space where you will come to feel understood, affirmed, and encouraged while being your most vulnerable self. The goal is to leave you inspired and motivated so you are able to elevate to the highest version of yourself.