As podcasters, our first instinct is to say yes to every request for host/guest that comes along. Sometimes life happens and we need to reschedule for a better day. Originally, I joined Podmatch a few years back under a different podcast and then revamped under the current podcast, Humanity 2.0 Podcast. In doing so, I felt like I needed to accept every guest and when life got hard, I sometimes sacrificed my needs before the next podcast appointment, to ensure I was present at all times. In the last few years, I've learned that the words "rescheduling" and "no" are not bad words. Life happens to all of us and it's ok to connect with your fellow podcaster, and ask for another date so long as the communication is strong; it's ok. When it comes to the word "no", sometimes there are guests that you may not jive or as the kids say "vibe" with - and that's ok. Staying true to your show's mission and not just saying yes to add to your episode count..is so important; downright integral :) Today, I'm very mindful of who I agree to host or where I guest, I refer podcasters to others that may be a better match if necessary, and I also take time for myself to review the calendar, making sure that I don't overload my plate with recording sessions. I feel it's important for all of us to be mindful, allow ourselves some grace, and also make sure you get your hydration and snacks in. (I can go into podmode, editmode, marketingmode and stay at the desk for hours lol) Feel free to let me know if you disagree. Would love to hear thoughts on what you've observed during your podcast journey such as things you've learned about yourself or observed recently. Cheers fellow pod people!

Sorry I was absent been having a rough few days but my good friend v has been hold up.... so I have written a song I want you all to see. Please dont panic its something I been working on I can add to it while keeping your raw voice and emotion, not changing what you’ve already written—just expanding it into fuller lyrics. Here’s a continuation that fits the tone and rhythm: From a Suicidal Mind Have you ever thought about suicide????Well let me take you through a suicidal mind…Let me guide you through as I tell myself goodbye.Oh wait, you’re too scared to die—wait, so am I,but hey… welcome to the thoughts of my suicidal mind. I just feel dead inside,like how could one callmake me feel so unalive?How could I allow you to take meand make me feel so unalive—like why? I’m breathing, but I’m barely here,smiling just to disappear.Heartbeat loud but I feel numb,tell myself, “just make it till tomorrow comes.” I fight with thoughts I never chose,they whisper things nobody knows.I don’t want death, I want the pain to quit,I want relief, not the end of it. I’m screaming in a silent room,asking God if healing’s coming soon.I’m scared to live, I’m scared to die,trapped somewhere in between the lines. So if you hear this broken voice,know I’m still trying to make a choice.I’m still here, though I’m losing ground,lost—but somehow not gone now. Welcome to the war inside my head,where I’m alive but feel half-dead.This isn’t weakness, this is me,trying to survive what you can’t see. Hope you have a great Saturday