Bonus Episode

This was a bonus episode I had to record.

As we approach the final days of the Year of the Snake and prepare to enter the Year of the Fire Horse, I’m sharing very honestly what this last shedding has looked like in my own life. The relationships, patterns, habits, and identities that can’t come with me into what’s next… even when letting go hurts.

This episode is about grief, nervous system overwhelm, sugar cravings as a symptom (not the problem), and the real work of choosing ease over urgency. It’s about listening to your body, protecting your energy, and understanding that growth doesn’t always look like pushing harder, it often looks like making space.

If you’re feeling like something is coming to an end…

If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or clinging to things that once felt safe…

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and consciously choose what you’re ready to release—so you can step into what you’re calling in.

🔥 Three Powerful Moments from This Episode

1️⃣ The Final Shedding: When Letting Go Still Hurts

(1:34 – 3:29)

As the Year of the Snake comes to a close, I open up about losing meaningful relationships and identities—and why grief is still real even when you know it’s time.

“There’s a grieving process we don’t talk about even when you know it’s time to let something go.”

2️⃣ Sugar Isn’t the Problem. My Nervous System Is.

(5:07 – 10:12)

What looked like a willpower issue was actually nervous system overload. I break down how stress, urgency, and dopamine wiring drive cravings—and why “doing all the right things” still wasn’t enough.

“The sugar was just a symptom. My nervous system was overwhelmed.”

3️⃣ Start With What You’re Calling In. Let the Obstacles Reveal Themselves.

(12:43 – 16:22)

Instead of asking what should I let go of? I flipped the question to what am I calling in? Naming ease as my word for 2026 made the shedding obvious—and non-negotiable.

“Once I knew what I was calling in, it became very clear what had to go.”

🔗 Resources & Invitations

​Soul Observation Session​ (Free, Live): January 27th at 5:30 PM PT​

Cricket Fixes Membership​: Access replays, tools, and ongoing support​

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💛 Final Reflection

If you’re feeling stuck, start with your desired outcome not the problem.

You don’t have to change everything today. Awareness plants the seed.

And if this episode landed for you, please follow the show, leave a review, or share it with someone who’s ready for real change. Those small actions help this podcast reach people who know there’s more available to them—and are ready to step into it.

What if joy isn’t something you chase — but something you practice?

In this deeply honest and energizing conversation, Christa “Cricket” King sits down with Jacques Martiquet, the self-described Party Scientist, to explore what it really means to choose joy through sobriety, radical vulnerability, and conscious connection.

Together, they unpack how alcohol and other cultural “shortcuts” can quietly block authentic joy, and Jacques introduces his powerful framework of the 5 S’s — the common ways we’re taught to outsource happiness: substances, sugar & salt, screens, stuff, and sites. While these offer temporary relief, they often keep us disconnected from the deeper, embodied joy we’re actually craving.

This episode dives into why vulnerability is a skill (not a personality trait), how boundaries protect joy, and how social intelligence, movement, presence, and honest emotional processing create real, sustainable aliveness. You’ll hear reflections on sober joy, grief as a teacher, reframing hardship into fuel, and the courage it takes to be fully seen — especially when your light makes others uncomfortable.

You’ll explore:

• Choosing sobriety as a gateway to clarity, connection, and joy

• The 5 S’s and how they quietly replace true fulfillment

• Why joy is not toxic positivity, but a trainable, embodied practice

• Radical vulnerability, grief, and the gifts hidden inside loss

• Building relationships that support growth, reciprocity, and aliveness

• Why human connection may be the most underrated “antidepressant” we have

This conversation is for anyone who feels called to live more awake, authentic, and joy-forward — without numbing, bypassing, or shrinking to fit old norms.

✨ Joy is available. Sobriety clears the way. Vulnerability opens the door.

Important links:

Zero for Life: The-Science-Meets-Soul Method to Alcohol Freedom

The Party Scientist website

Join Jacques on Instagram>>>

Summary

In this conversation, Angie Hawkins shares her transformative journey from self-loathing to self-love, detailing her struggles with emotional unavailability in childhood, the impact of significant life events, and her eventual realization of purpose. She introduces her Glow Method, which emphasizes the importance of addressing childhood trauma, self-validation, and reconnecting with one's authentic self. Angie provides practical tips for cultivating self-love and highlights the significance of boundaries and intuition in the healing process.

Takeaways

• Angie's journey began with emotional unavailability in childhood.
• Beliefs formed in childhood dictate adult behaviors.
• Moving away from problems does not solve them.
• The catalyst for change often comes from profound pain.
• Finding purpose can emerge from moments of crisis.
• The Glow Method focuses on healing through self-discovery.
• Boundaries are essential for self-respect and love.
• Intuition is a powerful tool for self-trust.
• Healing requires practical tools and consistent effort.
• Connecting with one's authentic self is a sacred journey.

Sound bites

"I can't believe I didn't die."

"It's not your time."

"I have a purpose."

Chapters

00:00 From Self-Loathing to Self-Loving

03:39 The Catalyst for Change

08:14 Finding Purpose After Crisis

13:09 The Journey of Healing and Intuition

16:01 The Power of Coaching and Practical Tools

19:11 The Limitations of Talk Therapy

22:16 The Glow Method: A Journey to Inner Healing

25:45 Practical Steps to Unraveling Old Programming

32:32 Navigating Resistance to Change

35:21 Connecting with Angie Hawkins: Resources and Next Steps

Essential Links for Angie Hawkins

https://www.runninginslippers.com/

https://www.instagram.com/angiehawkins808/

Essential Cricket Fixes Links

https://cricket-fixes-community.mn.co/landing/

https://www.instagram.com/cricket_fixes/

https://www.tiktok.com/@cricket_fixes

https://open.spotify.com/show/06kGoBj7Z1pl4HnC8pCARw?si=8123b8ba52e948fd