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  • Episode 9-I survived

    Episode 9-I survived
    2025/09/17
    Today’s episode isn’t about climbing mountains or escaping disasters—it’s about surviving the everyday chaos that tries to take us down. From battling an inbox that multiplied overnight to wrangling pets, juggling work, and trying not to lose my mind in the middle of it all, I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered version of what “survival” looks like in real life. Spoiler: it’s messy, it’s funny, and it’s proof that sometimes just making it through the week (couple days) is more than enough.
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    8 分
  • Episode 8-What a Week! It's Only Monday?!

    Episode 8-What a Week! It's Only Monday?!
    2025/09/16
    Sometimes Monday doesn’t just arrive quietly—it kicks the door in with a full week’s worth of chaos. In this episode, I’m taking off the mask and being real about what it feels like when life, work, and responsibilities all pile up at once. From juggling nonprofit grant invoicing to personal commitments, it’s already overwhelming, and we’re barely at the start of the week. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning before the week even begins, this one’s for you. You’re not alone in the chaos, and sometimes just admitting “it’s too much” is the most honest step we can take.
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    8 分
  • Episode 7-Letting Go of Perfect

    Episode 7-Letting Go of Perfect
    2025/09/15
    Perfection is a heavy mask to wear in this episode. Christina shares her raw and unfiltered journey of learning to accept imperfection. From motherhood as a single mom navigating divorce and shared custody to feeling like she’s been through every court in New York State, she reflects on the pressure to be flawless and the toll it takes. Through stories of resilience, struggle and hard won lessons, Christina shows why chasing perfection is a losing battle and how embracing our messy, imperfect selves is the truest form of strength.
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    11 分
  • Episode 6-Cleaning, Chaos & McDonald's Fries

    Episode 6-Cleaning, Chaos & McDonald's Fries
    2025/09/14
    From cleaning one bathroom to trimming cat nails, running errands with my daughter, battling a clogged vacuum, making pizza, and ending the night with Stewart’s and McDonald’s — this was my so-called “cleaning day.” The house isn’t spotless, but the memories with my daughter are what matter most.
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    7 分
  • When the Mask Falls, My Mom's Story-Episode 5

    When the Mask Falls, My Mom's Story-Episode 5
    2025/09/13
    In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of losing my mom to suicide and the impact it has had on my life. Suicide prevention week may be ending, but the conversation can’t stop here. I talk about the importance of awareness, compassion, and checking in on the people, we love not just this week but every day this isn’t just about loss it’s about honoring my mom‘s life who she was and the lessons I carry forward.
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    10 分
  • Depression-Episode 4

    Depression-Episode 4
    2025/09/12
    In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with depression—the fear of diagnosis, the judgment, and the loss of control that comes with it. I share what functional depression looks like in my daily life, from struggling to get out of bed to hiding tears in long showers. I talk about the weight of people saying “you got this” when sometimes I really don’t, and the silent battles behind appearing like I’m holding it all together. You’ll also hear about different types of depression, coping mechanisms that help me push through, and resources for getting help. My hope is to remind anyone listening that they’re not alone, and it’s okay to reach out.
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    10 分
  • ADHD-Episode 3

    ADHD-Episode 3
    2025/09/11
    In this episode of When the Mask Falls, Christina opens up about how living with ADHD, anxiety, and rejection sensitivity disorder impacts her relationships. She shares the joy and grounding bond with her daughter, the empathy that makes coworkers feel like family, and the guilt of always giving but struggling with reciprocation.

    She also digs into the ADHD side—how her brain fog, social anxiety, and hyper-sensitivity twist simple things like eye contact, canceled plans, or conversations into exhausting battles. Through humor and honesty, Christina reveals the unseen challenges and small victories of building connections while navigating ADHD.

    This is an episode for anyone who has ever felt “too much” or “not enough” in their relationships—and proof that you’re not alone!
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    24 分
  • Anxiety-Episode 2

    Anxiety-Episode 2
    2025/09/10
    Anxiety isn’t just worrying. It’s the racing heart before a speech, the brain fog that blanks you out mid-conversation, the shudder that runs through your body when no one else notices.

    In this episode of When the Mask Falls, Christina shares what anxiety really feels like—through the lens of her Rotary Changeover Dinner, where she stepped into a leadership role while fighting an invisible battle inside. From blanking out at the podium to struggling with eye contact in everyday conversations, she opens up about the exhausting ways anxiety shows up in leadership, work, and social life.

    Christina also shares practical strategies that help her cope and reminds listeners that showing up, even while afraid, is its own kind of strength.

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re fighting storms no one else can see, this episode will remind you: you’re not broken, you’re not weak, and you’re not alone.
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    12 分