Aelicia Chocolate Watson's grandmother planted a seed with five words: "You're going to be somebody." But the path from childhood sexual abuse, extreme poverty, and cancer at age 9 to becoming a nonprofit founder wasn't linear—it was forgedthrough teen motherhood, domestic violence, homelessness, and learning to forgive the unforgivable. Today, as founder of Redeemed Women in South Dallas, Chocolate has transformed her trauma into purpose, impacting over 9,000 lives by providing resources, hope, and pathways out of poverty for women who see their own stories reflected in hers. Now battling stage 4 terminal cancer with limited time left, she's racing to complete 21 affordable housing units andprove that becoming somebody isn't just about personal success—it's about lifting others up and creating hope where none existed before.

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This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetarycontribution to each guest’s charity of choice. Aelicia Chocolate Watson’s charity is Redeemed Women. Redeemed Women was born from this mission: to transform women's lives by helping them achieve independence through meaningful relationships and support for theirspiritual, physical, and vocational needs. The vision is simple but powerful—when you empower women, you elevate entire communities.

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Get ready for Twin Games on the Alex Perry On Fire Podcast! Brothers Alex and Elliot Perry compete in trivia and Pictionary challenges that test everything from general knowledge to family history. How many chicken nuggets tall is the Statue of Liberty? Can you identify a waffle driving a Formula One car from stick figure drawings? The Perry twins tackle bizarre questions, share embarrassing childhood stories, and prove that terrible artistic ability runs in the family. This episode delivers laughs, nostalgia, and surprisingly competitive moments. Perfect for anyone who loves game shows, sibling dynamics, and wholesome entertainment.

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How well do you really know your friend, brother, or twin? In this episode, Alex and Elliot answer that question along with many others in Alex Perry on Fire’s first Twin Games Episode.

Can Elliott and Alex stump each other with a series of gotcha questions?

They have a lot of fun trying.

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Just like trees need wind to develop deeper roots and grow stronger, humans need adversity to build resilience. Ashlyn Colette embodies this powerful metaphor, having survived a devastating car accident, family trauma, addiction, and mental health crisis—all before finding her path to recovery and self-acceptance. In this vulnerable conversation, Ashlyn discusses her journey from feeling like "nothing" to discovering self-love, the difference between toxic and healing communities, and why accepting all parts of yourself, including shame and guilt—is essential for personal growth and lasting transformation.

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2025 was the year of the snake—a time of shedding layers, going blind in the process, and trusting that new skin would emerge. Alex reflects on the uncomfortable growth that came with letting go of old patterns, past trauma, and the identity he'd been carrying. This episode dives into self-compassion practices, why discomfort is necessary for transformation, and how embracing the unknown leads to freedom. If you're in a season of difficult change and need reassurance that shedding old skin is part of personal growth, this conversation about resilience and mindfulness will speak to you.

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The Perry brothers (Alex, Elliott, Dom, and Matt) reunite during the holidays to have the conversations they've avoided for decades. This episode explores how Christmas traditions served as their family's primary connection point while deeper emotional bonds remained broken. They discuss being sent to boarding school, learning to parent with vulnerability their own parents couldn't model, and actively choosing to break cycles of emotional distance. A honest look at family healing, holiday memories, and the uncomfortable growth required to change generational patterns.

About Our Featured Charity:

This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetary contribution to each guest’s charity of choice. One of the Perry brother’s charity is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a globally respected nonprofit medical center specializing in treating and researching serious pediatric illnesses such as cancer, blood disorders, and neurological conditions. Founded by Danny Thomas, the hospital ensures that families never have to pay for treatment, travel, housing, or meals providing completely free care in line with its founding mission.

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PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray appeared to have it all - tournament victories, talent, and a bright future but mental illness took his life at age 30. When Grayson didn’t showup to his tournament in May 2024, his inner circle knew something was wrong, but they couldn't reach him in time. In this deeply moving episode, Jeff Maness, president of the Grayson Murray Foundation and Grayson's mentor for 15years, shares the complete story of a talented athlete's hidden struggle with clinical depression and social anxiety. Jeff reveals what happened in Grayson's final days and how Grayson's own treatment notes about wanting to help othersbecame the blueprint for a foundation now saving lives. This conversation tackles suicide, mental health treatment, grief, post-traumatic growth, and how to recognize when someone needs help. Learn about supporting a loved one withmental illness, why professional athletes face unique mental health challenges, and suicide prevention strategies that can make a difference.

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetarycontribution to each guest’s charity of choice. Jess Maness’s charity is The Grayson Murray Foundation. The Grayson Murray Foundation was created by Eric and Terry Murray in the wake of the devastating loss of their son, Grayson, who died by suicide. The Foundation emerged from their deep desire to expand mental health and addiction awareness, and to support forward-thinking programs and research.

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Kalene McGraner's life changed in two minutes—at 5:00 shehad a family, by 5:02 her marriage was over. In this raw conversation, the co-founder of Dallas's Ritual One wellness studio opens up about how childhood abandonment shaped her attachment patterns, why her divorce became the catalystfor building an extraordinary community space, and what she discovered through psychedelic therapy and intensive inner child work. We explore the loneliness that exists even in relationships, why going inward is terrifying butnecessary, and how the hot yoga room strips away identity to reveal our shared humanity. Kalene shares her journey from single mom raised by a single mom to creating a business in the middle of personal crisis, the difference betweenempathy and compassion, and why spiritual leakiness is real. This is a conversation about breaking patterns, finding agency, and learning that healing is never linear.