by Stacey Herrera | Jan 31, 2025 | Sage + Grace
Sometimes, I desire what hurts. The things that make no sense, that friends warn me against, things I know I should steer clear of. But desire has never cared about shoulds and shouldn’ts. It simply wants what it wants. Desire ignores social norms and cultural...
by Stacey Herrera | Jan 22, 2025 | Love Is.. Podcast
5 Things That Nobody Tells You About Starting Over When the longest relationship I never had ended (not a typo), someone said to me, “New chapter, new year.” That was so not helpful. Good is not a feeling I’ve ever felt at the end of a relationship. Even when ending...
by Stacey Herrera | Jan 17, 2025 | Sage + Grace
Over the years, I have come to recognize the voice of shame. There is always a disclaimer that sets up the excuse, followed by a quiet negotiation with ourselves about what we’re willing to accept. These conversations often happen in front of unwitting...
by Stacey Herrera | Jan 15, 2025 | Love Is.. Podcast
“Is Busy Your Perfect Alibi?” Your calendar might be full, but what’s really keeping you unavailable? In this week’s episode, we are talking about why many of us are more comfortable with exhaustion than connection. 🔎 I have a simple practice for you: The...
by Stacey Herrera | Jan 8, 2025 | Love Is.. Podcast
7 Reasons Why “It’s Complicated” Feels Familiar I spent years mistaking intensity for intimacy, choosing complicated over calm because at least I knew the steps to that dance. When someone consistently showed up—no games, no drama —it felt empty. But it wasn’t...
by Stacey Herrera | Jan 1, 2025 | Love Is.. Podcast
How Does Wanting Make You Feel? I’ve been thinking about our desires—not fleeting wishes but longings that remind us there’s more to life than comfortable compromises. In Episode 15, we illuminate how many of us are caught in the familiar tension between...
