Breaking Chains: Freshie's Journey to Self-Awareness

In The Passenger Seat with Alethea Crimmins

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What happens when you finally decide your peace is non-negotiable? Freshie—rapper, filmmaker, athlete, and community builder—joins me to share her remarkable journey of rebirth and self-discovery.
From the opening moments, Freshie's magnetic energy and wisdom fill the conversation as she dives deep into what it means to protect your peace at all costs. "What other people think about you is not your business," she declares, setting the tone for a raw discussion about reclaiming personal power. Her song "My Peace" emerged from a painful breakup that left her feeling diminished, yet became the anthem of her transformation: "You can't steal my peace, you can't steal my soul."
The conversation takes powerful turns as Freshie vulnerably shares her mental health struggles, including moments where she contemplated ending her life, and how reaching out saved her. "I'm not okay," she admitted to someone after her most recent low point—a statement that demonstrates remarkable courage. Her employers responded by giving her time off, showing what true support looks like when we're brave enough to speak our truth.
Perhaps most compelling is Freshie's discussion of what had to die inside her to make room for rebirth: "People pleasing," she answers without hesitation. She explains how, as a natural giver who leads with love, she often found herself manipulated and gaslit by those who took advantage of her generous spirit. The transformation came when she started heeding her intuition and observing people's actions rather than their words.
Beyond personal growth, Freshie shares her passion for community building through initiatives like The League Atlanta and We Outside ATL, creating spaces for authentic connection beyond typical nightlife scenes. She approaches her artistry without limitation, identifying as "an artist who happens to be in the LGBT community" rather than allowing herself to be boxed in.
Ready to reclaim your power and protect your peace? Listen now and remember Freshy's parting wisdom: "Your greatest strength and your greatest weapon will always be your self-awareness. Your peace is your own to own."

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Chapters

1. Welcome with Positivity Queen (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Rapper & Advocate Freshy (00:02:07)

3. You Can't Steal My Peace (00:08:00)

4. Rebirth: Leaving People-Pleasing Behind (00:16:10)

5. Mental Health Journey & Choosing to Stay (00:22:04)

6. From Sports to Music to Community Building (00:29:08)

7. The Self-Love Soundtrack (00:41:35)

8. Ask Alethea: Intimacy Issues (00:46:43)

9. Parting Words: Protect Your Peace (00:55:35)