Grab a snack and settle in for an hour of real talk with Ash Tonee. From the 2026 media shifts you need to know to the '2016 nostalgia' wave taking over our feeds, we’re covering it all. Ash also gets raw about the 'low-stim' parenting juggle and the creative hurdles of building a media empire from the ground up. Plus, a look at the clarity that comes with the countdown to that big April milestone. No script, no filters—just the journey.

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In this episode of The Journey To Creating Viva La Life Media, we’re leaning back into the raw, off-the-cuff energy you’ve been asking for. We kick things off with a 10-minute catch-up on my life before diving into a deep-layered conversation on the trends and cultural shifts shaping our world in 2025.

From the psychological grip of the Backstreet Boys and musical nostalgia to the complex evolution of beauty standards and "Skinny BBL" culture, we’re pulling back the curtain on why we consume what we do. We also get real about "Black Fatigue"—exploring the mental and cultural weight of navigating mainstream media in today’s climate.

What we’re diving into today:

• ​The Nostalgia Trap: Why our brains are hardwired for the Backstreet Boys and how nostalgia is being weaponized in modern music production.
• ​Cultural Commentary: The state of street culture in mainstream media and the transition from appreciation to appropriation.
• ​The Fatigue is Real: A candid look at "Black Fatigue" and its heavy implications on our creativity and well-being.
• ​Beauty Standards 2.0: From BBLs to Ozempic—how the "ideal" body is shifting again and what it means for the next generation.
• ​The Everest Obsession: Why are we so fascinated by the danger of K2 and Everest? Analyzing the psychology of extreme achievement.
• ​Industry Watch: The future of streaming culture and the 2025 trends every creator needs to have on their radar.

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https://linktr.ee/ashtonee

Check out our other podcasts, blog posts, LIVE! shows, music page and more! ⁠https://ashtontoneecasilla.wixsite.com/vivalalifepodcast/⁠⁠ ⁠

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Welcome back to the Nostalgia Series for a late-night chat! This week's check-in covers a whole range of subjects that have been on my mind. Ever felt the need to gatekeep your personality? Yeah, me too. I also talk about my new, very chill therapeutic hobbies, how the holidays are going down as a single mom, and the funny balance of trying to be athletic while also loving to 'loaf' (a.k.a. chill hard). Plus, you know I had to observe the latest social media trends, meme humor, and the wonderfully cringey people we all see online. Stick around 'til the end as we wrap it all up with a quick chat on podcast growth and listener engagement. Thanks for rolling with the midnight release! ❤️

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Check out our other podcasts, blog posts, LIVE! shows, music page and more! ⁠https://ashtontoneecasilla.wixsite.com/vivalalifepodcast/⁠⁠ ⁠

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Follow Ash Tonee's Youtube Channel to watch her vlogs: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JusPhucket⁠

Listen to our Music Podcast, Crash Course Pod: https://www.spreaker.com/show/6430540