Life: Vetted Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:21:10 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2456841 en-us © 2026 Life: Vetted yes Support this Podcast c973de8d-79dd-5afa-969b-e7fb4c669423 Ninfa Hernandez episodic false Welcome to Life Vetted — I’m Ninfa Hernandez, and this is where real life gets unpacked. Think therapy meets storytelling… with a side of spiritual seasoning. I’m diving into the moments that broke me, built me, and taught me everything in between. It’s raw, it’s real, and yeah — sometimes it’s the stuff I’ve never even told my closest friends. If you’re into deep convos, wild lessons, and figuring it out one messy story at a time, you’re in the right place. Hit that subscribe — let’s get vetted.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ninfa Hernandez https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2epipxqmf7jxbzgcpkvq50fhbwxb?.jpg Life: Vetted Episode 22: The Father That Chose Me Episode 22: The Father That Chose Me This one is personal — but in a different way.

My dad passing, reminded me of something I’ve always known:
 the father who mattered in my life wasn’t the one who shared my DNA… it was the one who chose me.

In this episode, I’m talking about the truth behind my father story — the silence, the pretending, the betrayal — and the man who actually showed up, showed love, and shaped the safest parts of who I am.

And yes… we’re finally breaking down that quote everyone thinks means “family over everything”:

“Blood is thicker than water.”

Except… that’s not the real quote.
 And the real version?
 It hits completely different.

This episode is about loyalty, lineage, and the power of chosen family.
 About breaking cycles without breaking yourself.
 About realizing you were never “unchosen”… you just weren’t meant to stay where you came from.

A story vetted by life — and told with clarity.

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]]> This one is personal — but in a different way.

My dad passing, reminded me of something I’ve always known:
 the father who mattered in my life wasn’t the one who shared my DNA… it was the one who chose me.

In this episode, I’m talking about the truth behind my father story — the silence, the pretending, the betrayal — and the man who actually showed up, showed love, and shaped the safest parts of who I am.

And yes… we’re finally breaking down that quote everyone thinks means “family over everything”:

“Blood is thicker than water.”

Except… that’s not the real quote.
 And the real version?
 It hits completely different.

This episode is about loyalty, lineage, and the power of chosen family.
 About breaking cycles without breaking yourself.
 About realizing you were never “unchosen”… you just weren’t meant to stay where you came from.

A story vetted by life — and told with clarity.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-18715453 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0700 2951 22 full false This Is an Intermission, Not an Ending | Life: Vetted This Is an Intermission, Not an Ending | Life: Vetted Life doesn’t always move in straight lines. Sometimes growth looks like momentum — and sometimes it looks like stillness.

In this short video, I’m sharing where I’ve been, why I chose to pause, and what this season has been teaching me in real time. Life: Vetted has always been about discernment, honesty, and navigating life as it actually happens — not pretending to have it all figured out.

Thank you for being here. This is an intermission, not an ending.

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]]> Life doesn’t always move in straight lines. Sometimes growth looks like momentum — and sometimes it looks like stillness.

In this short video, I’m sharing where I’ve been, why I chose to pause, and what this season has been teaching me in real time. Life: Vetted has always been about discernment, honesty, and navigating life as it actually happens — not pretending to have it all figured out.

Thank you for being here. This is an intermission, not an ending.

More soon.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-18376488 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0700 161 full false Episode 21: Notes From A Theatre Kid - When The Illusion Breaks Episode 21: Notes From A Theatre Kid - When The Illusion Breaks This episode dives into the silence that speaks volumes — how Charlie Kirk’s assassination was ignored at the Emmys while other causes took center stage. As someone who grew up a theatre kid, I once believed the arts were the heartbeat of truth. But the deeper I go on this spiritual journey, the more I see how disconnected many of the people I once admired really are.

I unpack the disappointment of realizing that art doesn’t always equal integrity, and what it means to try and separate the art from the artist. I also share why I still want to break into that world — because it needs more real voices, more real stories, and more people unafraid to stand in truth. And yes, I’ll touch on why Pluto in Aquarius may just be the cosmic shift that allows exactly that.

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]]> This episode dives into the silence that speaks volumes — how Charlie Kirk’s assassination was ignored at the Emmys while other causes took center stage. As someone who grew up a theatre kid, I once believed the arts were the heartbeat of truth. But the deeper I go on this spiritual journey, the more I see how disconnected many of the people I once admired really are.

I unpack the disappointment of realizing that art doesn’t always equal integrity, and what it means to try and separate the art from the artist. I also share why I still want to break into that world — because it needs more real voices, more real stories, and more people unafraid to stand in truth. And yes, I’ll touch on why Pluto in Aquarius may just be the cosmic shift that allows exactly that.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17942466 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2774 21 full false Episode 20: 20 for 20 - Lessons I Lived So You Don't Have To Episode 20: 20 for 20 - Lessons I Lived So You Don't Have To Twenty episodes in…and still going strong. This week, we’re celebrating the journey — the breakthroughs, the detours, the self-trust, and the bold belief that maybe, just maybe, it’s all unfolding exactly as it should. I’m sharing 20 gems from the life I’ve vetted — truths I had to learn the hard way so maybe you don’t have to. From mindset to relationships, boundaries to business, this episode is a love letter to every version of me that kept going.Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned… it’s that faith doesn’t mean ignoring reality. It means holding onto possibility anyway. Press play, and let’s celebrate this milestone together. 

Here’s to alignment, audacity, and asking: what if it all works out?

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]]> Twenty episodes in…and still going strong. This week, we’re celebrating the journey — the breakthroughs, the detours, the self-trust, and the bold belief that maybe, just maybe, it’s all unfolding exactly as it should. I’m sharing 20 gems from the life I’ve vetted — truths I had to learn the hard way so maybe you don’t have to. From mindset to relationships, boundaries to business, this episode is a love letter to every version of me that kept going.Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned… it’s that faith doesn’t mean ignoring reality. It means holding onto possibility anyway. Press play, and let’s celebrate this milestone together. 

Here’s to alignment, audacity, and asking: what if it all works out?

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17864122 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3580 20 full false Episode 19: Solar Return, Cults & Co-Workers Episode 19: Solar Return, Cults & Co-Workers From solar returns and September shifts to Shiny Happy People and real-life conversations that hit deep — this episode is part reflection, part vent, and all vibes. I talk about what this season brings up for me, how a random catch-up with an old coworker turned profound, and why certain documentaries make you want to question everything.

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]]> From solar returns and September shifts to Shiny Happy People and real-life conversations that hit deep — this episode is part reflection, part vent, and all vibes. I talk about what this season brings up for me, how a random catch-up with an old coworker turned profound, and why certain documentaries make you want to question everything.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17786155 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3192 19 full false Episode 18: One Birthday, Several Realizations Episode 18: One Birthday, Several Realizations In this episode, I reflect on my daughter turning 11, and the unexpected emotions, realizations, and clarity it brought up. From shifts in friendships and family dynamics to what it means to grow alongside your child, I share some honest thoughts from where I am right now — as a mom, a woman, and a human doing her best.

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]]> In this episode, I reflect on my daughter turning 11, and the unexpected emotions, realizations, and clarity it brought up. From shifts in friendships and family dynamics to what it means to grow alongside your child, I share some honest thoughts from where I am right now — as a mom, a woman, and a human doing her best.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17707162 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3930 18 full false Episode 17: Vibes, Frequencies, & Headlines Episode 17: Vibes, Frequencies, & Headlines Between the Schumann spikes, shipping delays, and the state of the world… it’s giving chaos with a side of awakening. This week, I’m catching you up on the studio, the energy in the air, and the headlines that made me pause. Renovation dust, cosmic frequencies, and cultural commentary — welcome to the most aligned kind of mess.

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]]> Between the Schumann spikes, shipping delays, and the state of the world… it’s giving chaos with a side of awakening. This week, I’m catching you up on the studio, the energy in the air, and the headlines that made me pause. Renovation dust, cosmic frequencies, and cultural commentary — welcome to the most aligned kind of mess.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17632740 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3389 17 full false Episode 16: The Space Between - Love, Limbo & Light Episode 16: The Space Between - Love, Limbo & Light In this episode, I talk about the quiet space in between — that strange limbo where nothing seems to be happening, yet everything is shifting. From unexpected signs on a trip to the quiet kind of love that starts with yourself, I reflect on how honoring your own light creates ripples far beyond what you can see. I touch on the symbolism of the Patronus, emotional detachment, and the magic that brews when you choose yourself — even when it’s hard. If you’ve ever felt alone in the waiting, this one’s for you.

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]]> In this episode, I talk about the quiet space in between — that strange limbo where nothing seems to be happening, yet everything is shifting. From unexpected signs on a trip to the quiet kind of love that starts with yourself, I reflect on how honoring your own light creates ripples far beyond what you can see. I touch on the symbolism of the Patronus, emotional detachment, and the magic that brews when you choose yourself — even when it’s hard. If you’ve ever felt alone in the waiting, this one’s for you.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17486806 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3680 16 full false Episode 15: Cracked Open - The Breakthrough Not Breakdown Episode 15: Cracked Open - The Breakthrough Not Breakdown This episode took a turn I didn’t expect. I sat down to talk about what’s been going on in my life lately… and I ended up crying. A lot. Something cracked open, and I let it. I talk about what it feels like to carry the weight of generational change, the fear that sometimes creeps in, and the unshakable belief that something better is coming — not just for me, but for my daughter and the generations after her. If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it all together for everyone, or questioned if you’re really the one who’s going to break the cycle… this is for you. Real, raw, and unfiltered. Thanks for listening. 

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]]> This episode took a turn I didn’t expect. I sat down to talk about what’s been going on in my life lately… and I ended up crying. A lot. Something cracked open, and I let it. I talk about what it feels like to carry the weight of generational change, the fear that sometimes creeps in, and the unshakable belief that something better is coming — not just for me, but for my daughter and the generations after her. If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it all together for everyone, or questioned if you’re really the one who’s going to break the cycle… this is for you. Real, raw, and unfiltered. Thanks for listening. 

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17401221 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3097 15 full false Episode 14: Hair, Healed, And Unbothered Episode 14: Hair, Healed, And Unbothered In this episode, I get real about my hair journey, the growth that goes way beyond the strands, and why being fully open means no one can hold anything over me anymore. I touch on recent drama, old versions of me, and how choosing to share it all has become my superpower. It’s raw, it’s freeing, and it’s very much me.

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]]> In this episode, I get real about my hair journey, the growth that goes way beyond the strands, and why being fully open means no one can hold anything over me anymore. I touch on recent drama, old versions of me, and how choosing to share it all has become my superpower. It’s raw, it’s freeing, and it’s very much me.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17367170 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0600 4531 14 full false Episode 13: Off… and On Purpose - The Power in Pulling Back Episode 13: Off… and On Purpose - The Power in Pulling Back This week, I hit pause—and not because I had nothing to say, but because my energy told me to listen instead. In this softer, slower episode, I open up about honoring your inner rhythm, what it means to rest with intention, and how even quiet weeks come with loud revelations. You’ll also meet someone who’s been a silent part of this journey all along… and today, they finally get a mic.

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]]> This week, I hit pause—and not because I had nothing to say, but because my energy told me to listen instead. In this softer, slower episode, I open up about honoring your inner rhythm, what it means to rest with intention, and how even quiet weeks come with loud revelations. You’ll also meet someone who’s been a silent part of this journey all along… and today, they finally get a mic.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17290060 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3177 13 full false Episode 12: Powerful Manifestor, Age 10 Episode 12: Powerful Manifestor, Age 10 In this extra special episode, I sit down with my very first guest—my daughter. A wise little soul who calls herself a “powerful manifestor” and once told me she chose me from the sky because she knew I needed her. We talk about life, energy, what it means to believe in yourself, and the kind of truth only kids seem to remember. It’s sweet, soulful, and full of magic.

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]]> In this extra special episode, I sit down with my very first guest—my daughter. A wise little soul who calls herself a “powerful manifestor” and once told me she chose me from the sky because she knew I needed her. We talk about life, energy, what it means to believe in yourself, and the kind of truth only kids seem to remember. It’s sweet, soulful, and full of magic.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17244845 Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2761 12 full false Episode 11: Beauty, Your Space & Spiritual Alignment Episode 11: Beauty, Your Space & Spiritual Alignment We always talk about doing the inner work—but what about the outer? In this episode, we’re diving into how your space, your style, and your environment play a powerful role in your healing, your energy, and your evolution. Beauty isn’t just a vibe—it’s a frequency. And when your outside starts reflecting your inside, everything shifts.

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]]> We always talk about doing the inner work—but what about the outer? In this episode, we’re diving into how your space, your style, and your environment play a powerful role in your healing, your energy, and your evolution. Beauty isn’t just a vibe—it’s a frequency. And when your outside starts reflecting your inside, everything shifts.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17206556 Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3246 11 full false Episode 10: Life Lately & All Your Questions Episode 10: Life Lately & All Your Questions You asked, I answered. From life updates to the wild questions you sent in, this episode is part catch-up, part confessional. I’m spilling the tea, sharing the truth, and holding nothing back. Let’s get into it—because y’all definitely asked the thing.

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]]> You asked, I answered. From life updates to the wild questions you sent in, this episode is part catch-up, part confessional. I’m spilling the tea, sharing the truth, and holding nothing back. Let’s get into it—because y’all definitely asked the thing.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17165113 Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3699 10 full false Episode 9: Written In The Stars - A Deep Dive Into Birth Charts Episode 9: Written In The Stars - A Deep Dive Into Birth Charts Billionaires use it. Empires trusted it. Now it’s your turn. In this episode, I break down birth charts and cosmic codes in a way that actually makes sense—no fluff, just truth. Your soul’s been trying to tell you something… let’s talk about it.

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]]> Billionaires use it. Empires trusted it. Now it’s your turn. In this episode, I break down birth charts and cosmic codes in a way that actually makes sense—no fluff, just truth. Your soul’s been trying to tell you something… let’s talk about it.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17125207 Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3875 9 full false Episode 8: Life Vetted In Real Time Episode 8: Life Vetted In Real Time Sometimes life doesn’t give you time to reflect — it just happens, and you’re left to figure it out as you go. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s unfolding right now — the unexpected moments, the lessons still settling in, and how I’m choosing to show up through it all. No perfect bows, no polished endings… just life, vetted in real time.

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]]> Sometimes life doesn’t give you time to reflect — it just happens, and you’re left to figure it out as you go. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s unfolding right now — the unexpected moments, the lessons still settling in, and how I’m choosing to show up through it all. No perfect bows, no polished endings… just life, vetted in real time.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-17034197 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3000 8 full false Episode 7: Hot Takes & Hard Truths - No Chaser Episode 7: Hot Takes & Hard Truths - No Chaser Time to stir the pot a little. Let’s talk about the not-so-pretty side of healing, the spiritual hot takes no one wants to admit, and the hard truths that cracked me open. You ready?

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]]> Time to stir the pot a little. Let’s talk about the not-so-pretty side of healing, the spiritual hot takes no one wants to admit, and the hard truths that cracked me open. You ready?

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-16993137 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3748 7 full false Episode 6: You Can't Make This Shit Up - Divine Plot Twists ONLY Episode 6: You Can't Make This Shit Up - Divine Plot Twists ONLY I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe in alignment. In divine timing. In the Universe speaking—loudly—if you’re willing to listen. In this episode, I’m sharing the wild signs and synchronicities that have been unfolding in my life lately… because you really can’t make this shit up!

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]]> I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe in alignment. In divine timing. In the Universe speaking—loudly—if you’re willing to listen. In this episode, I’m sharing the wild signs and synchronicities that have been unfolding in my life lately… because you really can’t make this shit up!

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-16956440 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0600 4353 6 full false Episode 5: Spilling Tea & Answering Questions Episode 5: Spilling Tea & Answering Questions In this lighter, laid-back episode, I’m catching you up on what’s been happening lately, how I’m navigating life, and where my energy’s at. Plus, I’m answering your questions answering your questions—everything from life updates to the random, offbeat, and personal. Let’s keep it real and the vibes light. 

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]]> In this lighter, laid-back episode, I’m catching you up on what’s been happening lately, how I’m navigating life, and where my energy’s at. Plus, I’m answering your questions answering your questions—everything from life updates to the random, offbeat, and personal. Let’s keep it real and the vibes light. 

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-16908642 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0600 3405 5 full false Episode 4: My Origin Story - Root & Ruin Episode 4: My Origin Story - Root & Ruin Every hero—or villain—has an origin story. This is mine. A childhood shaped by betrayal, emotional manipulation, and abandonment. I was a child—unprotected, unheard, and broken before I even had a chance to be whole. A mother’s manipulation, a brother’s cruelty, a father’s absence. No advocate, no escape—just survival. This is how they made me.

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]]> Every hero—or villain—has an origin story. This is mine. A childhood shaped by betrayal, emotional manipulation, and abandonment. I was a child—unprotected, unheard, and broken before I even had a chance to be whole. A mother’s manipulation, a brother’s cruelty, a father’s absence. No advocate, no escape—just survival. This is how they made me.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-16875836 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0600 4538 4 full false Episode 3: Sex, Drugs, & Alcohol Episode 3: Sex, Drugs, & Alcohol What happens when you strip away every escape—no drinking, no partying, no numbing the feelings? After my spiritual awakening, I walked away from it all, and what I found was deeper than I ever expected. Let’s talk about the journey of facing life raw, real, and unfiltered. 

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]]> What happens when you strip away every escape—no drinking, no partying, no numbing the feelings? After my spiritual awakening, I walked away from it all, and what I found was deeper than I ever expected. Let’s talk about the journey of facing life raw, real, and unfiltered. 

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-16794738 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0600 3376 3 full false Episode 2: How The Da Vinci Code Cracked My Search Episode 2: How The Da Vinci Code Cracked My Search What if everything you thought you knew about faith wasn’t the full story? In this episode, I dive into how The Da Vinci Code sent me down a rabbit hole of questions about religion, God, and the truth that’s been hidden in plain sight. Tune in as I unpack my spiritual awakening and the journey that changed everything.

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]]> What if everything you thought you knew about faith wasn’t the full story? In this episode, I dive into how The Da Vinci Code sent me down a rabbit hole of questions about religion, God, and the truth that’s been hidden in plain sight. Tune in as I unpack my spiritual awakening and the journey that changed everything.

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]]> Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-16751774 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0700 4205 2 full false Episode 1: The Travis Kelce Dupe, that DUPED ME! Episode 1: The Travis Kelce Dupe, that DUPED ME! In this first episode of Life Vetted, I’m diving into the story of how a man who looked eerily like Travis Kelce completely wrecked me—mind, heart, and all. From red flags I ignored to the hard-earned lessons I walked away with, this one’s got it all: heartbreak, hindsight, and a whole lot of growth. Tune in for the truth, the lessons I won’t be repeating, and why this was the push I needed to start this podcast. Let’s get vetted.

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]]> In this first episode of Life Vetted, I’m diving into the story of how a man who looked eerily like Travis Kelce completely wrecked me—mind, heart, and all. From red flags I ignored to the hard-earned lessons I walked away with, this one’s got it all: heartbreak, hindsight, and a whole lot of growth. Tune in for the truth, the lessons I won’t be repeating, and why this was the push I needed to start this podcast. Let’s get vetted.

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]]> https://youtu.be/3__zqKfkPNw?si=GFPaA7cd-HJFgCZf Ninfa Hernandez Buzzsprout-16713044 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0700 2999 drama, heartbreak, spirituality, love, life, lessons, relationship, narcissist, love bombing 1 full false