The Trouble with Life is...

AK/Hayes
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The Trouble with Life is... is a conversational podcast where Hayes and AK unpack the messiness of being human - growth, relationships, identity, mistakes, healing, and the space between who we were and who we're becoming. 

  1. 6d ago ·  Video

    The Trouble with Life Is… Sometimes Things Need to Implode to Be Put Together the Way They’re Meant To Be

    In Episode 9, Hayes and AK reflect on the moments in life where everything seemed to fall apart — relationships ending, identity shifts, emotional exhaustion, and major life changes — and how those experiences ultimately led to rebuilding in a healthier and more intentional way. This episode explores what it feels like to watch your old life unravel, the fear that comes with uncertainty, and the realization that some things stopping, breaking, or ending can create space for growth, peace, and a version of life that finally feels aligned.

    27 min

  2. May 31 ·  Video

    he Trouble with Life Is… Sometimes Ending Something Is the Beginning of Everything Else

    In Episode 8, Hayes and AK reflect on the beliefs they grew up with surrounding marriage, divorce, stability, and commitment — and how those beliefs changed through lived experience. They talk about the assumptions they once had, the judgment surrounding divorce, and the difficult process of realizing that ending something doesn’t always mean failure. This episode explores identity, rebuilding, and the unexpected ways divorce can lead to growth, self-discovery, and a completely different version of life.

    41 min

  3. May 24 ·  Video

    The Trouble with Life Is… You Have to Unlearn Things Before You Can Live Differently

    The Trouble with Life Is… You Have to Unlearn Things Before You Can Live Differently In Episode 7, Hayes and AK shift from understanding what shaped them to talking about what they’re actively unlearning. They explore the habits, reactions, and thought patterns that once made sense—but no longer fit the life they’re building now. This episode focuses on what it looks like to choose differently in real time: catching old patterns, responding instead of reacting, and making small, intentional shifts day by day. It’s not about perfection—it’s about awareness, effort, and learning how to live in a way that actually aligns with who they are now.

    31 min

  4. May 17 ·  Video

    The Trouble with Life Is… You Don’t Always Realize What Shaped You

    🎙️ EPISODE 6 SUMMARY The Trouble with Life Is… You Don’t Always Realize What Shaped You In Episode 6, Hayes and AK take a deeper look at how early experiences can shape the way we think, react, and move through relationships—often without us realizing it at the time. They reflect on what felt “normal” growing up, what they now see differently, and how those early patterns carried into adulthood. This episode isn’t about retelling everything—it’s about understanding the impact. From communication patterns to emotional responses, Hayes and AK explore what they’ve had to unlearn, what they’ve had to relearn, and how awareness has changed the way they show up now.

    32 min

  5. May 10 ·  Video

    The Trouble with Life Is… Not Everyone Understands What It Feels Like in Your Mind

    The Trouble with Life Is… Not Everyone Understands What It Feels Like in Your Mind In Episode 5, Hayes and AK talk about mental health from the inside out. AK shares her experience with ADHD, while both explore how anxiety and depression show up in ways that aren’t always visible. They unpack the gap between how things look on the outside and what they actually feel like internally—overthinking, mental overload, emotional dips, and being misunderstood. This episode focuses on real-life moments, not labels—what it feels like to navigate your mind, how that affects communication and relationships, and what it’s taken to move from trying to “fix it” to actually understanding it.

    26 min

  6. May 3 ·  Video

    The Trouble with Life Is… You Don’t Know Your Boundaries Until You Need Them

    The Trouble with Life Is… You Don’t Know Your Boundaries Until You Need Them In Episode 4, Hayes and AK take a deeper look at how boundaries are often discovered through experience, not defined ahead of time. They reflect on how they used to move through situations without questioning what felt off, and how being “easygoing” sometimes meant ignoring their own needs. This conversation goes further into what it actually feels like to hit a boundary, how they’ve learned to recognize discomfort sooner, and why holding boundaries can feel just as difficult as discovering them. It’s not about having perfect clarity — it’s about paying attention, even when it’s uncomfortable.

    19 min

  7. Apr 26 ·  Video

    The Trouble with Life Is… You Don’t Always Realize What You’re Carrying Into Things

    he Trouble with Life Is… You Don’t Always Realize What You’re Carrying Into Things In Episode 3, Hayes and AK take a deeper look at the patterns we bring into situations without realizing it. Building off their conversation about communication, they explore how past experiences, assumptions, and emotional habits can quietly shape how we react in the present. They talk through what this has looked like for them — from overthinking and shutting down to misreading situations — and how they’ve started to catch it in real time. This episode isn’t about fixing everything, but about recognizing that not every reaction comes from the moment you’re

    26 min

  8. Apr 19 ·  Video

    The Trouble with Life Is… You Don’t Communicate the Same Way Anymore

    he Trouble with Life Is… You Don’t Communicate the Same Way Anymore In Episode 2, Hayes and AK get specific about how their communication has changed over time — especially in relationships. They talk about the shift from avoiding difficult conversations to addressing things earlier, and how letting things build in the past impacted how they showed up. This episode dives into what it looks like to communicate differently now: being more direct, recognizing patterns sooner, and understanding what they’re willing to accept — and what they’re not. It’s not about getting it perfect, but about not letting things go unspoken the way they used to.

    26 min
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The Trouble with Life is... is a conversational podcast where Hayes and AK unpack the messiness of being human - growth, relationships, identity, mistakes, healing, and the space between who we were and who we're becoming. 

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  • Creator
    AK/Hayes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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