June 18, 2025 • 11 mins
It’s time to answer a new set of YOUR questions! This week, Ivan has a question about my recent appearance on the podcast Ghost Therapy where I connected with my mom Jenni; Diana wants to know what I would recommend to someone who wants to go to therapy but can’t afford it; and I tell Betty how my fans will soon get a chance to meet me in person!
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Speaker 1 (00:18):
Hello, everyone, it's your big sister Cheeky's and you've reached
my personal voicemailbox for the Dear Cheeky's podcast. I'm here
to give you advice on anything and everything you need
help with. Whether you're going through a breakup or having
issues with your family, or maybe you have a question
about my personal life. Whatever the case is, I want
to hear from you. Remember these are my thoughts in
(00:39):
my opinions, and if you're suffering from a serious issue
or hardship, you should seek help from a qualified professional.
All right, now, go ahead and leave your message at
the sound of the beeB.
Speaker 2 (00:51):
Hi Cheeky's, I just wanted to get on here just
to say hi to you and see how you were doing.
I know I had sent your messages through Instagram and
ozapin that iching, but anyways, yeah, I do want you
to answer me. I know you're gonna be really busy.
I know you're planning to have a baby soon, so
(01:12):
I know there's a lot of factors into it, so
I understand. But the actual question that I had right
now is I seen the podcast that you made with
somebody that was related to ghost therapy that you were
able to connect to your mom and your stepdad in
a spiritual way. And I am just I don't know.
(01:35):
I'm just curious and I want to hear how that
made you feel, because honestly, throughout that podcast, it made
me freaking cry. It like I don't know, like the
wind chimes how they how they rang, whenever your mom
was talking to you, like I don't know. It was
just so so touching and it touched my heart and
(01:58):
it made me cry because I felt so many emotions
and I don't know. It's just something that I want
to hear from you, and I just want you to
know that I love you so much and keep doing
what you're doing because you're awesome and you're meant to
do this to get muncho.
Speaker 1 (02:15):
Oh Ivan, thank you so much. Okay, So those of
you who don't know what he's talking about. I went
on a podcast called Ghosts There Be back in April,
and she basically the host of the podcast, she connects
with your loved ones or people that have passed, and
(02:37):
she connects with my mom. We got a lot of
really great feedback from that podcast, and I also got
some not so positive feedback, you know, from religious people,
which I understand and I respect, but for me, I
felt at the very beginning a little skeptical. Maybe I
(02:57):
don't know if that's the right word, but I was
a little. And then as the conversation progressed, I felt
better about it and even more and more and more,
and like at the end, I felt so much peace
and I let out a good cry and I felt good.
I have been feeling very connected to my mom lately,
so I think that that conversation happened at the perfect time.
(03:21):
So many things were said that I haven't told a
lot of people, just very very close people, and especially
people that don't talk to her. So I'm like, Okay,
I don't know what's happening here, but something is happening.
And I do believe obviously in the spiritual world. And
I just had the conversation. I took what I needed
and everything else, I just I left it there, you know.
(03:41):
So that's kind of how I take things like that.
I don't try to think more than I have to,
if that makes sense. But it definitely gave me a
lot of peace and just oh, it was just like
a sigh of release. But thank you for listening to that,
and thank you Papah for I love it, Keep it,
(04:02):
keep keep it going. I love it. Sending you a
big hugbub okay. Second question comes from Diana.
Speaker 3 (04:12):
Hi Cheeky's. I know you're very big on therapy and
I'm trying my best to do some healing. The only
thing is I'm in a very tight budget. I live
a frugal lifestyle in the process of paying off debt,
and I would like to know do you have any
(04:35):
suggestions for someone like me that cannot afford therapy? You know,
is there a certain any books that you recommend, any
other resources, because the only thing I can think of
right now are books, but I don't know what else.
I will already appreciate your feedback.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
Oh, thank you so much Diana for your question, and
I definitely understand. I get it. I know that therepy
can be pricey, but I know that there are groups
you can find near you. I don't know exactly where
you live, but you can check online. There's online communities
as well. Also, prayer is huge, you know, I'm huge
(05:18):
on prayer and meditation. Good podcast like mine, you know,
we love this podcast, but also I love Jay Shetty's
podcast on Purpose. I love a good cry. There are
so many great podcasts. It just all depends what you're
looking for, but there are amazing podcasts out there. Also.
You did mention books, and there is a book that
(05:39):
I'm reading right now that I'm loving. Okay. It's called
This Is Enough by doctor Sarah Alexander and I bought
it on Amazon, and it's a book but also a journal.
So what I like about it is that it's almost
like a life coach, and it gives you, It prompts
you to think and think outside of the box and
really be honest with your feelings, and it's helping you
(06:00):
throughout the book, and the more you journal, it's helping
you figure out what is that one situation, whatever it
may be, or that one person even that is causing
you to get sad or angry or is triggering you
in some way. So it's something that I would definitely recommend.
And another one of my favorite authors. I love all
(06:22):
her books. Her name is Marianne Williamson. Amazing, great stuff.
You can't go wrong with any of her books. And
one thing that I have found that has helped me
a lot. I used to do it a lot more
and I'm starting to get back into it is journaling.
So this book this is enough will get you started
on it. But I like to handwrite things, although my
(06:44):
hand now hurts when I handwrite because I'm so used
to my phone. So whatever works best for you, either
you handwrite it or you put it in your notes
on your phone. Regardless, the important thing is to let
your feelings out. That will help you so much. We
are the medicine. Okay, remember that. I know that. Obviously
therapy helps. Of course, I'm a huge advocate, as you
(07:04):
know this, but also, like you said, if right now
is you can't afford it, then journaling will definitely help you.
What I like to do is start off by writing
down the date, because it's important. I like to write
down the date and the time, and then three things
that you're grateful for. There has to be three things
at least that you're grateful for. It could be as
(07:25):
simple as I have a roof over my head. Someone
smiled at me. I don't know whatever it is that
you're grateful for that made you feel good. And I
like to journal at night because I like to go
through my day and then I go through Okay, was
there something that made me sad, What made me sad?
How I can fix it? And in between the sadness,
what made you happy? There has to be something, because
(07:47):
it's good to let out your feelings but also compensate
it with something good because that keeps your heart nice
and light and with time, and the more you write,
the better you'll feel. And it feels really nice to
go back and read certain entries and realize, Okay, what's
going on, what is it that's really triggering me? What
(08:08):
is happening? And how can I make myself feel better
or what can I do to make myself feel better?
Even if it's if it's like I always say this,
self care is so good and that helps a lot.
So anyway, journaling is great. Try it. And also before
I let you go on Instagram, there are a lot
of people that are coming out with podcasts that aren't
(08:31):
really podcasts. They're more of like motivational videos that really
helped me. They're super short and concise and straight to
the point and like something like that, like fifteen seconds,
thirty seconds, like they really just put you back into gear.
So make sure you follow the right pages. And also
you're feeding your soul on a daily basis. With good,
positive things so that you can feel better, you know.
(08:55):
So hopefully that helps a little Diana, and sending you
a big big hug and don't worry, read this too
shall pass. I always tell myself that and always you
got this girl, We got this, okay, guys. So last
question comes from Betty.
Speaker 4 (09:16):
All the Chickson Comte persona thirty form to the TMO
(09:43):
Temando mill Bass when dis hoest basis.
Speaker 1 (09:47):
Much bessos iveticlyds do com was when okays? So I
(10:18):
was telling Betty that very soon I will be going
on my book tour. I have a book coming out.
If you didn't know, now you know it's a children's
book and it's called The Girl Who Sings to Bees.
So I will be sharing very soon the dates and
locations of where we will be so that hopefully that
they can give me a hug because I love hugs.
I see Betty, I see Okay, Ivan, Diana, Betty kisses hugs.
(10:51):
I love your guys energy. Thank you so much. You
guys keep me so happy and honestly, I'm so grateful,
and you guys tell me that I am inspire you,
and in reality, you guys always inspire me. You guys
make me feel better. So thank you so much, and
thank you for supporting Dear Cheeky's and coming back every
week to listen to the podcast. So and don't forget
about cheeks and choke. Okay anyway, I love you guys,
(11:13):
and I will catch you here on the next episode
of Dear Cheekys. Have a beautiful week, you guys, misito.
This is a production of iHeartRadio and the Michael Dura
podcast Network. Follow us on Instagram at Michael Doura Podcasts
and follow me Cheeky's That's c h i q U
i s. For more podcasts from iHeart, visit the iHeartRadio app,
(11:36):
Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcast.
Hello, everyone, it's your big sister Cheeky's and you've reached
my personal voicemailbox for the Dear Cheeky's podcast. I'm here
to give you advice on anything and everything you need
help with. Whether you're going through a breakup or having
issues with your family, or maybe you have a question
about my personal life. Whatever the case is, I want
to hear from you. Remember these are my thoughts in
(00:39):
my opinions, and if you're suffering from a serious issue
or hardship, you should seek help from a qualified professional.
All right, now, go ahead and leave your message at
the sound of the beeB.
Speaker 2 (00:51):
Hi Cheeky's, I just wanted to get on here just
to say hi to you and see how you were doing.
I know I had sent your messages through Instagram and
ozapin that iching, but anyways, yeah, I do want you
to answer me. I know you're gonna be really busy.
I know you're planning to have a baby soon, so
(01:12):
I know there's a lot of factors into it, so
I understand. But the actual question that I had right
now is I seen the podcast that you made with
somebody that was related to ghost therapy that you were
able to connect to your mom and your stepdad in
a spiritual way. And I am just I don't know.
(01:35):
I'm just curious and I want to hear how that
made you feel, because honestly, throughout that podcast, it made
me freaking cry. It like I don't know, like the
wind chimes how they how they rang, whenever your mom
was talking to you, like I don't know. It was
just so so touching and it touched my heart and
(01:58):
it made me cry because I felt so many emotions
and I don't know. It's just something that I want
to hear from you, and I just want you to
know that I love you so much and keep doing
what you're doing because you're awesome and you're meant to
do this to get muncho.
Speaker 1 (02:15):
Oh Ivan, thank you so much. Okay, So those of
you who don't know what he's talking about. I went
on a podcast called Ghosts There Be back in April,
and she basically the host of the podcast, she connects
with your loved ones or people that have passed, and
(02:37):
she connects with my mom. We got a lot of
really great feedback from that podcast, and I also got
some not so positive feedback, you know, from religious people,
which I understand and I respect, but for me, I
felt at the very beginning a little skeptical. Maybe I
(02:57):
don't know if that's the right word, but I was
a little. And then as the conversation progressed, I felt
better about it and even more and more and more,
and like at the end, I felt so much peace
and I let out a good cry and I felt good.
I have been feeling very connected to my mom lately,
so I think that that conversation happened at the perfect time.
(03:21):
So many things were said that I haven't told a
lot of people, just very very close people, and especially
people that don't talk to her. So I'm like, Okay,
I don't know what's happening here, but something is happening.
And I do believe obviously in the spiritual world. And
I just had the conversation. I took what I needed
and everything else, I just I left it there, you know.
(03:41):
So that's kind of how I take things like that.
I don't try to think more than I have to,
if that makes sense. But it definitely gave me a
lot of peace and just oh, it was just like
a sigh of release. But thank you for listening to that,
and thank you Papah for I love it, Keep it,
(04:02):
keep keep it going. I love it. Sending you a
big hugbub okay. Second question comes from Diana.
Speaker 3 (04:12):
Hi Cheeky's. I know you're very big on therapy and
I'm trying my best to do some healing. The only
thing is I'm in a very tight budget. I live
a frugal lifestyle in the process of paying off debt,
and I would like to know do you have any
(04:35):
suggestions for someone like me that cannot afford therapy? You know,
is there a certain any books that you recommend, any
other resources, because the only thing I can think of
right now are books, but I don't know what else.
I will already appreciate your feedback.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
Oh, thank you so much Diana for your question, and
I definitely understand. I get it. I know that therepy
can be pricey, but I know that there are groups
you can find near you. I don't know exactly where
you live, but you can check online. There's online communities
as well. Also, prayer is huge, you know, I'm huge
(05:18):
on prayer and meditation. Good podcast like mine, you know,
we love this podcast, but also I love Jay Shetty's
podcast on Purpose. I love a good cry. There are
so many great podcasts. It just all depends what you're
looking for, but there are amazing podcasts out there. Also.
You did mention books, and there is a book that
(05:39):
I'm reading right now that I'm loving. Okay. It's called
This Is Enough by doctor Sarah Alexander and I bought
it on Amazon, and it's a book but also a journal.
So what I like about it is that it's almost
like a life coach, and it gives you, It prompts
you to think and think outside of the box and
really be honest with your feelings, and it's helping you
(06:00):
throughout the book, and the more you journal, it's helping
you figure out what is that one situation, whatever it
may be, or that one person even that is causing
you to get sad or angry or is triggering you
in some way. So it's something that I would definitely recommend.
And another one of my favorite authors. I love all
(06:22):
her books. Her name is Marianne Williamson. Amazing, great stuff.
You can't go wrong with any of her books. And
one thing that I have found that has helped me
a lot. I used to do it a lot more
and I'm starting to get back into it is journaling.
So this book this is enough will get you started
on it. But I like to handwrite things, although my
(06:44):
hand now hurts when I handwrite because I'm so used
to my phone. So whatever works best for you, either
you handwrite it or you put it in your notes
on your phone. Regardless, the important thing is to let
your feelings out. That will help you so much. We
are the medicine. Okay, remember that. I know that. Obviously
therapy helps. Of course, I'm a huge advocate, as you
(07:04):
know this, but also, like you said, if right now
is you can't afford it, then journaling will definitely help you.
What I like to do is start off by writing
down the date, because it's important. I like to write
down the date and the time, and then three things
that you're grateful for. There has to be three things
at least that you're grateful for. It could be as
(07:25):
simple as I have a roof over my head. Someone
smiled at me. I don't know whatever it is that
you're grateful for that made you feel good. And I
like to journal at night because I like to go
through my day and then I go through Okay, was
there something that made me sad, What made me sad?
How I can fix it? And in between the sadness,
what made you happy? There has to be something, because
(07:47):
it's good to let out your feelings but also compensate
it with something good because that keeps your heart nice
and light and with time, and the more you write,
the better you'll feel. And it feels really nice to
go back and read certain entries and realize, Okay, what's
going on, what is it that's really triggering me? What
(08:08):
is happening? And how can I make myself feel better
or what can I do to make myself feel better?
Even if it's if it's like I always say this,
self care is so good and that helps a lot.
So anyway, journaling is great. Try it. And also before
I let you go on Instagram, there are a lot
of people that are coming out with podcasts that aren't
(08:31):
really podcasts. They're more of like motivational videos that really
helped me. They're super short and concise and straight to
the point and like something like that, like fifteen seconds,
thirty seconds, like they really just put you back into gear.
So make sure you follow the right pages. And also
you're feeding your soul on a daily basis. With good,
positive things so that you can feel better, you know.
(08:55):
So hopefully that helps a little Diana, and sending you
a big big hug and don't worry, read this too
shall pass. I always tell myself that and always you
got this girl, We got this, okay, guys. So last
question comes from Betty.
Speaker 4 (09:16):
All the Chickson Comte persona thirty form to the TMO
(09:43):
Temando mill Bass when dis hoest basis.
Speaker 1 (09:47):
Much bessos iveticlyds do com was when okays? So I
(10:18):
was telling Betty that very soon I will be going
on my book tour. I have a book coming out.
If you didn't know, now you know it's a children's
book and it's called The Girl Who Sings to Bees.
So I will be sharing very soon the dates and
locations of where we will be so that hopefully that
they can give me a hug because I love hugs.
I see Betty, I see Okay, Ivan, Diana, Betty kisses hugs.
(10:51):
I love your guys energy. Thank you so much. You
guys keep me so happy and honestly, I'm so grateful,
and you guys tell me that I am inspire you,
and in reality, you guys always inspire me. You guys
make me feel better. So thank you so much, and
thank you for supporting Dear Cheeky's and coming back every
week to listen to the podcast. So and don't forget
about cheeks and choke. Okay anyway, I love you guys,
(11:13):
and I will catch you here on the next episode
of Dear Cheekys. Have a beautiful week, you guys, misito.
This is a production of iHeartRadio and the Michael Dura
podcast Network. Follow us on Instagram at Michael Doura Podcasts
and follow me Cheeky's That's c h i q U
i s. For more podcasts from iHeart, visit the iHeartRadio app,
(11:36):
Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcast.
Host
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