Let's brew new energy for your year, without the pressure. In this episode, Alexis shares refreshing activities and reflections to help you explore joyful living in 2026.

Here's What You'll Explore

• Why you don't need to change to live joyfully
• Mindful activities for brewing positivity
• Journaling prompts to craft your new year, new brew

Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome

02:18 Pour in a Fresh Perspective

06:07 Adventure Guidebook Activities

09:08 Journal Prompts

10:35 Thanks for Listening & Subscribe

Mentioned in This Episode

• Download your free Joy Journal
• Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
• New Year New Dreams episode
• Your Soft Living Starter Guide episode

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You can't pour from an empty cup, so let's refill it together.

In this episode of Exploring Over Coffee, Alexis shares how to protect your peace, reclaim your energy, and pour into yourself with mindful routines and intentional rest. This episode offers a gentle reset for anyone craving a softer pace.

This conversation was inspired by her visit to the Reclaiming My Time exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.

Here's What You'll Explore:

• 5 reminders for your next mindful break
• Gentle break ideas for summer self-care
• A cultural reflection on rest, resilience, and identity
• How community and creative expression can support your rest

Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Exploring Over Coffee

00:59 Fueling Your Summer Spirit

02:17 Reclaiming My Time Exhibit

05:08 5 Reminders for Your Next Break

06:52 Mindful Break Activities

09:54 Community and Connection

12:18 Warm Wrap Up

Mentioned in this episode:

• Reclaiming My Time Museum Exhibit
• Positive Affirmations Video
• 7 Types of Rest Episode
• Summer Adventure Guidebook

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Today’s episode is both a return to the mic and a celebration of resilience, culture, and joy. We're exploring Juneteenth in a coffee chat brewed to uplift and inspire.Episode Details

• A thoughtful look at the history and meaning of Juneteenth
• Simple, soulful ways to celebrate through food, music, reflection & community
• Journal prompts to explore your own story of resilience
• Personal updates and heartfelt reflections from my post-viral recovery journey
• A warm reminder that hope, strength, and culture live in the everyday

Conversation Guide (00:00) Welcome back!(01:45) Juneteenth and the summer season(04:15) My health journey + new Substack club(07:50) What is Juneteenth? (history recap)(12:00) The meaning behind red drinks(15:30) Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth(24:10) Weekly writing prompts + final thoughtsResources & Links

Book Rec: We are Each Other's Harvest by Natalie Baszile

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Say hello to May with a spring bucket list. Discover refreshing lifestyle tips and vibrant end-of-spring activities to wrap up the season with joy and positivity. 🌻

Conversation Guide (00:00) Hello Friends(02:33) New Month Intentions Journal Prompt(03:38) Crafting Your May Activity List(04:53) Spring Bucket List for May Adventures(08:58) Recapping the Season, Episode Highlights(11:26) Spring Celebration Ideas(12:23) Wrap Up WishesMore Spring EpisodesEmbrace Your Spring SpiritSpring Reset 💐✨ways to renew your lifestyle

Springtime Activities to Blossom into JoyRebalance Your Life ✨ Digital Detox Self-Care Guide for Mindful Living

Brighten Your Morning Routine 💛 Refreshing Habits for a Positive StartCraft Your Cozy Evenings 🌙💜 relaxing self-care to unwind and glow

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Refreshing ways to unwind for your evening routine. Explore cozy self-care, sunset-inspired slow living, reflective journaling prompts, and more evening inspiration 💜

Conversation Guide (00:00) Hello Friends(02:16) Essentials for Crafting Your Routine(07:14) Cultivate a Calming Environment(09:47) Embrace Sunset-Inspired Slow Living(11:04) Inner Glow Journal Prompt(11:49) Explore the 7 Types of Rest

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Infuse your day with positivity and purpose. Explore morning essentials, motivating habits, intention-setting journaling prompts, and more lifestyle inspiration to brighten your morning routine ☀️Conversation Guide

(00:00) Welcome to Exploring Over Coffee: Refresh Your Morning Routine

(00:45) Join the Spring Lifestyle Series

(02:27) Laying the Foundation: Morning Routine Essentials

(06:56) Adventure Guidebook: Boost Your Morning Routine

(10:10) Creating a Relaxing Morning Environment

(15:48) Wrap-Up Wishes

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How Long Should Your Morning Routine Be

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In this episode of 'Exploring Over Coffee,' host Alexis Renae discusses the importance of digital detox and strategies for achieving a balanced relationship with technology. She highlights the benefits of disconnecting from digital devices, such as reduced stress and improved sleep, and introduces the concept of JOMO (the joy of missing out) as a mindset shift to support well-being. Alexis provides practical tips, including setting boundaries with technology, creating device-free routines, and engaging in tech-free hobbies. The episode also includes actionable advice for conducting a reflective journaling session to set personal intentions for a digital detox. Throughout, Alexis encourages listeners to embrace the opportunity for self-care and to realign with their values through a digital detox, suggesting a variety of activities to enrich the experience and promote a more intentional use of technology.Conversation Guide(0:50) Embrace Your Digital Detox

(03:39) Benefits of Digital Detoxing

(04:26) FOMO to JOMO Mindset Shift

(06:20) Intention Setting Journaling Prompt

(08:38) Ways to Set Tech Boundaries

(10:06) JOMO List

(12:33) Make Your Digital Detox an Adventure

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In this episode of Exploring Over Coffee, Alexis Renae invites listeners to embrace the joy and beauty of spring through various themed activities. She shares inspirational quotes, personal reflections, and a spring-themed guidebook filled with activities ranging from hosting a brunch, diving into self-care, engaging with poetry and prose, tuning into seasonal melodies, to exploring parks and gardens. Alexis encourages listeners to appreciate natural beauty, practice mindfulness, and connect with community, aiming to inspire positive, joyful living throughout the season.Conversation Guide(00:46) Set Intentions to Blossom into Joy

(02:39) Springtime Reminders

(03:30) Make Space for These Days on Your Calendar

(04:40) Spring Joy List

(06:13) Five Spring Adventure Themes

(12:42) Photo Journaling Prompt

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