The Comfortably Complicated Podcast

Alicia Cruz, LMFT

Alicia Cruz is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who unpacks the emotional experience of break-ups and the process of self-reflection to grow into who you truly are. It delves into topics related to self-exploration, dating, personal growth, becoming comfortable in your own skin, and owning your story. Alicia interviews others who have gone through their own challenges in life and swaps stories of survival, and overcoming difficult obstacles. Join us as we discuss dealing with our emotions and challenges to push through and thrive! Embrace your imperfections. Honor yourself. read less
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We're Back! New Season Teaser
Aug 29 2023
We're Back! New Season Teaser
The Comfortably Complicated Podcast is back September 15th! Join us as we explore all things mental health, personal growth, and happiness. No topic is off limits!

Episodes

An Interview with Charonne Randall, LCSW-C
Dec 15 2023
An Interview with Charonne Randall, LCSW-C
In this special video episode, Alicia meets with Charonne Randall, LCSW-C as she discusses her healing process through betrayal and several losses that helped her decide to take steps to choose herself. Charonne is the Founder & CEO of Cultivating Unstoppable You, LLC which is dedicated to teaching men, women, and couples the transformative concept of Self Love. She is a powerhouse of a therapist and social worker with over 20 years of experience. If are interested in learning more about Charonne and her work, click the link below! https://www.cuutherapy.org/
The Avoidance in People Pleasing
Nov 3 2023
The Avoidance in People Pleasing
In this episode, Alicia discusses the multitude of ways people pleasing and codependent behaviors lead to an avoidance of one's own needs, desires, and the long term impact of one's mental health. She also discusses the steps you can take to start prioritizing yourself and flipping the script on long standing views about helping others and being "selfish."
The Perfectionism Trap
Oct 27 2023
The Perfectionism Trap
In this episode, Alicia discusses her struggles with perfectionism and the impact on her relationships, some of it's origins, and how she began to work through it to start healing that part of herself.
The Things That Helped Me Heal
Oct 13 2023
The Things That Helped Me Heal
In this episode, Alicia discusses the variety of activities and techniques she used to help her cope with the initial grief and discomfort of her separation and ultimately her divorce.
Where Did We Leave Off? Alyssa's Healing Journey
Sep 29 2023
Where Did We Leave Off? Alyssa's Healing Journey
She's BACK! In this episode, Alicia reconnects with former podcast guest, Alyssa, to discuss her healing journey since we last sat down with her, all things dating, and what she's learned about herself along the way!
Betrayal Trauma
Sep 22 2023
Betrayal Trauma
In this episode, Alicia shares more about her journey through divorce, discusses betrayal trauma, and how it has impacted her life and relationships. Sources: Betrayal Trauma & CPTSD | CPTSDfoundation.org. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2023, from https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/09/22/betrayal-trauma-cptsd/ ‌
I'm Back!
Sep 15 2023
I'm Back!
In this episode, Alicia discusses her two-year hiatus from the podcast and what she was up to in between.
An Interview with Alyssa (2021)
Sep 15 2023
An Interview with Alyssa (2021)
Alicia interviews Alyssa who is a 20-something navigating her recent separation. Together they unpack the emotions, thoughts, and challenges that arise during divorce. (Originally aired in 2021).
Not Knowing What to Say (2021)
Sep 15 2023
Not Knowing What to Say (2021)
In this episode, Alicia discusses her friends and family's reactions to the divorce. (Originally aired in 2021).
How Did I Get Here? (2021)
Sep 15 2023
How Did I Get Here? (2021)
In this episode, Alicia discusses how her world and everything she thought she knew about herself and her life unraveled when her (ex) husband asked for a divorce.
Let Me Introduce Myself (2021)
Sep 15 2023
Let Me Introduce Myself (2021)
Podcast Introduction from Season 1 (2021)
We're Back! New Season Teaser
Aug 29 2023
We're Back! New Season Teaser
The Comfortably Complicated Podcast is back September 15th! Join us as we explore all things mental health, personal growth, and happiness. No topic is off limits!