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.

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Episodes

Thursday Dec 22, 2022

You are the creator of your life. Only you know who you really are and you are the only one who has the vision of who you can and will be. Join Tessa & Cy as they share the gems of wisdom that have helped them push through the limits society has attempted to impose as they kept clawing toward the lives they envisioned for themselves. You are worthy of your wildest dreams for yourself. In this episode begin discovering tools that will get you there.

Saturday Nov 26, 2022

It’s that time of the year again and maybe you are dreading the holidays or even stressing out to make them perfect. But don’t sweat it! This is the best time to give yourself permission to take care of you and prioritize your joy. It’s the most wonderful time of year after all right? Let’s make sure that is true for you too! Join Tessa and Cy as we all work toward freeing ourselves from the holiday expectations that bind us and on to a new way of honoring our true selves, acknowledging our lived and historical trauma, and forging new traditions that celebrate who we really are and center our wellness. Cheers to you!

Election Day Uplift

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022

The weight of keeping democracy alive can get you down. But we are here to lift you up on Election Day! What keeps you going? Join Cy and Tessa as they share the things that make them hopeful for the future.

Saturday Oct 08, 2022

Apply for that job. Move to that city. Contribute your ideas. Just do it. You belong at the table - so bust through the limits you and others might place on you and get in there! Tessa and Cy are two of your biggest fans, because we know your worth and you should too. Listen in for tips and tricks on how to get past the “stay in your lane” mindset and step fully into the greatness that awaits you.

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Saturday Oct 01, 2022

Saturday Oct 01, 2022

Why do we assume all the good things in life are meant for someone else? You are worthy and now is the time to believe it! Join Tessa and Cy as they tackle the social messaging that holds us back and explore ways to break through to the life you deserve.

Who is Looking Out for You?

Saturday Sep 10, 2022

Saturday Sep 10, 2022

When does pursuing your purpose, your legacy go too far? And who is looking out for you to make sure that you are remembering to welcome joy in your life? Join Tessa & Cy as they navigate the pitfalls of pursuing meaning in life and remind you that you are worthy of enjoying life beyond your purpose.

Uplift Your Narrative

Monday Sep 05, 2022

Monday Sep 05, 2022

Sorry, not sorry! Words matter and we too often use words against our own interest. Get assertive with Tessa & Cy this week as they explore ways to use the power of words to reclaim, define and uplift our narratives for ourselves!

Uplift Into The Good Place

Sunday Aug 28, 2022

Sunday Aug 28, 2022

All of us have places where we thrive and others where we struggle just to get by. What makes the difference when it comes to whether we live in The Good Place or The Bad Place? Join the conversation with Tessa and Cy as they contemplate how to make more of the places we live - places where we love to be and can be our best and truest selves.

Uplift Your Group Kindness

Saturday Aug 13, 2022

Saturday Aug 13, 2022

Lizzo once said “We don’t always have to be cruel. We can be kind and we don’t have to pit people against each other.” And that is most true in a group setting. Intentionally setting kindness at the center of your group could be the key that unlocks your group’s full potential. Join Tessa and Cy as they explore what this could look like for you in your life!

Uplift Above Difficult People

Saturday Aug 06, 2022

Saturday Aug 06, 2022

Difficult people - we also have them in our lives. But together we can lift above them! Don’t’ let anyone “yuck your yum,” as Tessa would say. Live life on your terms and get uplifted with us now!

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