The UpLift Pod
Get uplifted with Tessa Zavala and Cy Herrera—two attorneys redefining what it means to live, heal, and grow on your own terms. Through honest conversations, bold perspectives, and real-life stories, they unpack mental health, personal growth, and liberation—challenging the narratives that keep us stuck and offering new ways forward. This is your space to question the rules, unlearn the pressure, and step into a more whole, empowered version of yourself. No burnout. No perfection. Just real growth.
Episodes

Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
The perceived sense of urgency in our society, is often times self-imposed and unnecessary. Liberate yourself by seeing the illusion for what it is and choosing to rebel against it. You deserve a life of peace. Set your intention with us today.

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Unsolicited insults? No, we are not doing that right now! Join Tessa and Cy in a convo on how to protect your fortress of happiness from the many negative things the world has the gull to offer us when we did not request nor do we have any intention of receiving! Let’s show the world how to operate with consent, shared perspectives, and true kindness to ourselves and others. Because you are a phenomenal being worthy of happiness and greatness. ✨

Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Feeling bombarded by all the never ending rules? By the pushing of the next way to change yourself? Well we know that are worthy and wonderful here and now! Let’s get into how we see through the noise and stay true to ourselves as we transform the world together.

Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Do you second guess yourself? Look to others to set your direction in life? Join Tessa and Cy to explore your own power and take back ownership of the life you deserve. You got this!

Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Do you find yourself longing for another time in life - whether it be in the future or the past? Remember that today is a gift. Each present moment is precious because it’s the only one we truly have. Join Tessa and Cy to explore how we can all savor it and live life now!

Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
We all only have so much room on our plate - let’s make sure we are filling it with all the things that give us life! When someone offers you something to add to your plate, you can simply reply that you’re plate is just as full as you like it. It’s your plate after all! It’s personal. You only have so much space to commit. And you take on only what you intend to consume. Why not make room for joy and pleasure? You are worthy and the world is ready to be enriched by a more joyful and liberated you!

Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
All work and no play makes us dull and oppressed! Join Tessa and Cy in a Joy Rebellion where we see the game for what it is and we choose to infuse some joy in our day - even if it is just a micro dose. Because rest and joy are good for our wellness and we deserve and are worthy of being well and joyful. And because embracing our joy and wellness rejects oppression and it is an act and practice of resistance. Join the rebellion today, seek joy everyday, and do something just for you today and everyday.

Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Do you find yourself working and working and being pulled in every direction while your wellness never seems to take priority? You deserve joy and you are worthy of wellness, right now and all the time. But we often struggle trying to find how to put ourselves first or even in the running! Join Tessa and Cy as we find the path together. Let’s tap into the things that brought us joy before we were told what we should be doing with our lives. Let’s pull down the fears and barriers that keep us from allowing our wellness to live at the top of our lists. Let’s walk hand and hand to a life of more joy, more wellness, more peace. Because you are worthy! We all are.

Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Hey you…yes you! Do you know you are deserving and worththy of pleasure, joy, and happiness? Not at the end of your life or after you achieve some milestone…but right now! Join Tessa & Cy as they challenge us to explore our preconceived notions of suffering, shame, pleasure, and happiness and invite us to enter our pleasure era today.

Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Do you ever feel like you are being pushed around by your emotions? Like one little comment or maybe one person always throws you into a spiral of emotional distress? You deserve better and you have the power to change this! Listen in as Tessa and Cy explore new tools to protect yourself and take your power back.








