Ever argued with your toaster and realized the fight wasn’t about breakfast? In this solo episode of Embers After Midnight, Alex gets real about burnout, boundaries, and the quiet art of protecting your peace. With humor, heart, and a dash of honesty, she reflects on what it means to revisit your creative self, stop performing calm, and start living it.
Learn how to rebuild your boundaries, say “no” without guilt, and remember — peace isn’t passive; it’s a practice.

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What if better communication isn’t about saying more — but saying it with care?
In this warm, funny episode of Embers After Midnight, Alex reflects on 36 years of marriage, four very opinionated dogs, and the everyday art of listening. From leash-chaos diplomacy to “Gemini-approved” dog treats, she explores how humor, gratitude, and genuine curiosity can turn misunderstandings into moments of connection. Along the way, she shares three small but powerful conversations that remind her what really matters most — family, presence, and the courage to keep talking kindly.

Lighthearted, heartfelt, and perfectly imperfect — this one’s for anyone learning to build bridges instead of walls.

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In this episode, we dive into the messy, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking art of communication. From well-meaning words that backfire, to lessons from our children and students that remind us presence matters more than perfection, we explore how to repair, clarify, and return to curiosity in every conversation.

You’ll laugh, reflect, and maybe even recognize yourself in these moments — because miscommunication is universal, and growth often comes from the awkward, heartfelt “afterword.”

Ember Practices for This Week:

• Pause before you react, reply, or correct. Ask: Am I trying to connect, or to convince?
• Lead with curiosity: “Can you tell me more about what you meant?”
• Reach out to someone who’s taught you something — even in small ways — and let them know you noticed.

Because peace isn’t quiet — it’s honest.

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What if fear isn’t the enemy — but the compass?

In this episode of Embers After Midnight, Alex Quinn opens up about walking with fear through seasons of loss, rebuilding, and rediscovery. From the early days of Mindful Vibe to picking up a novel 24 years in the making, this is a conversation about courage, purpose, and the quiet kind of freedom that comes when we finally stop waiting for perfect.

You’ll hear real reflections on self-acceptance, creative renewal, and learning to dance again — even if it’s just in your kitchen at midnight.
Each story and breath in this episode invites you to take your own next step — to start the thing, make the call, rebuild the dream, or simply rest in who you’ve already become.

Because the fire doesn’t fade.
It stays — waiting for you to tend it.

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There’s a certain hour—after the world exhales—when what’s left glowing is what matters.
In The Ember That Builds, Alex Quinn invites listeners into a conversation about healing and renewal: the accident that stopped her in her tracks, a painting born from chaos, and the family miracles that stitched her world back together.
It’s not a story of sorrow; it’s a story of endurance, humor, and how we keep growing long after we think we’re finished.

Because reclaiming what was lost isn’t about chasing youth—it’s about reclaiming aliveness.
Pull a blanket close, press play, and remember: the thread still holds.

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Host Alex Quinn invites you into late-night conversations about loss, resilience, love, and the kind of strength that only rises from the ashes… preferably with coffee that’s gone cold and a few good laughs about how we got here.

Born from seasons of upheaval and healing, this isn’t a show about perfection — it’s about rebuilding with grace, grit, and a little grown-up mischief. Because growing older doesn’t mean you stop growing — it just means you’ve got better stories and a louder laugh.

You’ll find reflections on recovery, creativity, family, faith, and the small rebellions that keep us alive — all wrapped in a voice that reminds you you’re not the only one figuring it out as you go.

Because sometimes, the quiet after midnight is when we finally hear ourselves again.

Pull a blanket close.
Let what burned make room for what’s next.
This is Embers After Midnight — where humor, heart, and healing share the same seat on the couch.

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And remember: the fire we tend together always burns brighter.