Have you ever felt like you were living in emotional extremes—never truly at peace, just bouncing between survival modes?

In this episode of Diary Detours, I’m sharing a journal entry about growing up between two households after my parents divorced. I reflect on how I adapted differently in each home, and how those extremes shaped the way I currently show up in my adult relationships.

This episode is for anyone who felt invisible as a child, or who’s only now finding the words to describe what they went through.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• What it was like to constantly shift between two emotional identities as a child
• How extremes in childhood shaped my emotional patterns and sense of self
• The longing for attention, approval, and balance as a kid
• What my therapist said that finally helped me understand why I struggle to be authentic
• A reminder that writing can be a powerful tool for healing

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How often do you allow yourself to pause and think about how fragile life really is — how easily we slip into routines, forgetting how precious each moment might be?

In this episode of Diary Detours, I’m reflecting on the recent passing of two family members and sharing a journal entry I wrote in the middle of that grief. It’s a reminder of how fleeting life can be—and how we can choose to live more intentionally while we have the chance.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Reflecting on the unexpected deaths of two family members
• Regret, grief, and the reminder of how precious life truly is.
• Questioning how we spend our days and the tendency to take life for granted.
• Exploring the meaning behind Memento Mori and Memento Vivere—two phrases that changed my perspective.
• Encouraging self-reflection on how you'd live differently if you truly grasped life's fleeting nature.

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Have you ever built a life around something you thought would bring happiness, only to realize it was leading you down a destructive path?

Today's guest, Mike Feeks, shares how he went from chasing temporary highs—both as a DJ and through addiction—to finding lasting fulfillment through discipline, service, and personal growth.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Working as a DJ in New York and New Jersey
• Becoming addicted to drugs
• When Mike realized he needed to change his life
• The support system that helped him break free from addiction
• Calling out for help
• How he rebuilt his life with a new sense of purpose
• How Mike structures his daily routine for consistency and success
• Lessons he has learned from being a bodybuilder
• What he loves about being a personal trainer with 20+ years of experience
• The importance of showing up for others, no matter what he’s going through
• The main reason for Mike's contentment, hope, and love for life

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