VivaThrive

Lupe Estrada

VivaThrive is where deep thoughts meet group chat energy. Hosted by Lupe, it's a space for healing out loud, spiraling in a safe place, and thriving through the chaos. Come as you are - let's glow up together.

Episodes

  1. Apr 1

    I disappeared for a while.... Here's why

    After months of being quiet, I’m finally back behind the mic. A lot has changed since the last episode… I took a risk, moved away from everything I knew for love, and started a whole new chapter of my life. And honestly? I don’t regret it. In this episode, I’m catching you up on where I’ve been, what I’ve been learning, going back to school, and even my not-so-tropical Hawaii trip during a Kona storm (yeah… not what I expected 😂). I also take a moment to reflect on something more personal… my grandma’s 20-year anniversary and how fast life really moves. This isn’t a perfect comeback episode… it’s just real life, real thoughts, and me showing up again. If you’ve ever taken a risk, felt lost, or needed to reset… this one’s for you.

    32 min

  2. 11/24/2025

    Ep. 11 - I Didn’t Think I Could Do This Alone… But Look at Me Now

    This episode is for anyone who ever thought they couldn’t make it on their own. For the ones who stayed in situations out of fear. For the ones who said, “I can’t do this without them.” But spoiler alert: you can. You did. You are. In this episode, I talk about what it was really like starting over after an 8+ year relationship — from paying rent solo for the first time, to sneaky-link distractions, to figuring out dating apps after almost a decade off the market. It was messy, awkward, funny, overwhelming… and exactly what I needed to rebuild myself. We get into: • Realizing you’re stronger without the “dead weight” • Having a sneaky link without confusing it for healing • The awkward chaos of Hinge conversations • Learning how to be seen again • Finding hope — not in someone else, but in yourself

    21 min

  3. 11/10/2025

    Episode 10

    Didn’t go off track this time (okay maybe just a little). From birthday emotions to CrossFit vibes, and having fun — this one’s a mix of laughs, lessons, and trying to keep it together like a grown-up. Also talked brief about chia seeds — it’s a lie, you don’t lose weight within a days or a week lol.

    22 min

  4. 10/12/2025

    Ep. 9 - I'm back baby!

    After a month I'm back - Guess who’s back… After throwing my back out (literally), I took a forced pause — but I’m back on the mic and back in my groove. In this episode, I’m catching you up on my healing, the chaos of recovery, and the high of finally walking for my degree. From back pain to stage slay — let’s talk about the comeback.

    26 min

  5. 09/03/2025

    Episode 8: I'm not who I was when I loved you

    Sometimes healing means looking back and realizing you’re no longer the person you were when you loved someone. In this episode, I get real about how I outgrew the version of me that confused sacrifice with love, tolerated what I’d never allow today, and lost parts of myself just to keep the peace. I share what changed when I started choosing me — setting boundaries, saying no, and not letting guilt write my story. Growth made me unrecognizable, even to myself, and that’s the point: it’s about moving differently, protecting your peace, and being proud of who you became without them. This one’s for anyone who’s ever thought, “Damn, I don’t even recognize who I was back then.” Because the truth is, you’re not supposed to.

    18 min

  6. 08/27/2025

    Episode 7: I'm not bitter, I'm better

    This one’s for the quiet ones—the ones who chose peace over pettiness, and healing over chaos. In this episode, I talk about reaching that point where the triggers don’t shake you anymore, karma’s not your focus, and you stop giving your energy to things that don’t serve you. I share the moment I truly chose myself, what peace actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not loud), and why healing didn’t make me bitter—it made me softer, smarter, and better. If you’ve ever been told you sound “bitter,” this episode will prove otherwise. You’re not bitter, bff… you’re better. 💪✨

    14 min

  7. 08/22/2025

    Episode 6: Closure is a scam - I gave myself peace

    Still waiting for closure? This one’s for you. I dive into the relationship that drained me, the closure I never got, and the peace I chose instead. Sometimes the apology never comes.... So I gave myself what she wouldn’t. No final convo. No explanation. Just healing, for me.

    9 min

  8. 08/13/2025

    Episode 5: I didn't need you.... I needed me

    I thought I couldn't make it without her. Turns out, I was the one carrying us the whole time. This is the story of how a breakup, a gym switch, and a trip to New York reminded me of my own strength.

    11 min

  9. 08/08/2025

    Episode 4: I was supposed to be sad.... But I wasn't

    Everyone expected me to fall apart after my breakup — and sometimes, I did. But not in the way they imagined. Instead of crying every day, I found myself laughing with strangers, leaning on my sisters, traveling more than I had in years, and even finding little sparks of joy when I least expected it. This episode is for anyone who’s healing in their own way — even if it doesn’t look like what people expect. 💛

    13 min

  10. 07/31/2025

    Episode 3: This wasn't the episode I planned

    I hit record thinking I was going to talk about my feelings and a recent breakup… but I ended up sharing something else instead: my nerves, my self-doubt, CrossFit, Vegan and why I almost didn’t make this episode at all. This is the most unfiltered and real I’ve been so far. I talk about why I haven’t told many people about this podcast, how scared I was to post Episode 2, and how healing isn’t always pretty — but it’s still progress. I know this episode is a little all over the place, but so is growth sometimes. If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself or almost gave up on something you love, this one’s for you.

    13 min

  11. 07/26/2025

    Episode 2: Healing Doesn't Always Look Like Healing

    In this episode, I get real about what healing actually looked like for me — not the IG-perfect version with candles and journaling, but the raw, quiet, sometimes numb kind that showed up after my separation. I talk about what I thought healing would feel like, what it really felt like, and the unexpected ways growth shows up — like in hotel rooms with your friends after months of pretending you’re fine. If you’re in the messy part, I see you. This episode is for you. 💛 Follow @VivaThriveCo and share this with someone who needs to hear that growth doesn’t have to be loud to be real.

    11 min

  12. 07/19/2025

    Episode 1: The idea that wouldn't quit

    In this debut episode, I'm finally hitting record on the idea been living rent-free in my head since 2015 (only took me 8 years, no biggie). I talk about battling self-doubt, secretly recording voice notes I never shared, and the little nudge from a friend that finally pushed me to go for it. I also shared what "VivaThrive" means to me - choosing to live, not just survive - and how I'm learning to show up for myself through messy days of healing, burnout, and growth. It's honest, a little chaotic but most of all, real.

    8 min
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About

VivaThrive is where deep thoughts meet group chat energy. Hosted by Lupe, it's a space for healing out loud, spiraling in a safe place, and thriving through the chaos. Come as you are - let's glow up together.

Information

  • Creator
    Lupe Estrada
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lupe Estrada
  • Show Website
    VivaThrive